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Ottawa Masters Membership Fees

For 2010, the Ottawa Membership Fees have not changed. Here is the structure:


To Race with the Masters you must be over 18 years of age.
All racers must be members of the Ottawa Masters Ski Association.
All racers must sign the waiver; RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT.
All racers must pay the race entry fee.
All racers must buy a lift ticket.

Membership Fees do not include race entry fees nor lift tickets.

Never Raced with the Ottawa Masters Before?

    Have we got a deal for you! If you have never raced with the Ottawa Masters before we offer a once only introduction bargain.

    We think that you will enjoy Masters racing so much that we are inviting you to participate in your first ever race without having to pay the Ottawa Masters Association Membership Fees.

    You will still be required to sign the waiver, pay the Race entry fee, and the lift ticket.

    The association membership fee is waived for your first ever race only. To participate in more than one race, you must become a member and pay the membership fees. Please note, This is not the first race of the year, it is the first race ever.





How To Join

  1. Come to one of the Open House nights

    2. Come out to one of the Pre_Season open house nights. We will be there with applications in hand. Occurs in November. See Calendar for time and dates. Bring a cheque, bring a friend.

  2. Preregister by Snail Mail

    3. You can preregister prior to the start of the season by Snail Mail. Print out double sided "OTTAWA MASTERS SKI ASSOCIATION SAISON/SEASON" form, sign it, and mail it with a cheque or money order to:

    Ottawa Masters
    53 Cherrywood Dr
    OTTAWA, Ontario
    K2H 6H1

    Click Here for Registration Form

  3. Just show up!

    4. Its as simple as that. Just show up to one of our races or pre season events, approach the registration desk and say, "I'd like to join".

    Showing up with money in hand would be nice (We like Money.)

    Show up early. You'll need to sign the appropriate waiver, fill in the membership application, get your bib and Go Racing!

    Wednesday Night registration opens at 6:15 pm and closes at 7:15. Races start at 7:30 sharp.

    You can help things go faster if you print out the double sided Registration Form, sign it and bring it with you

    Locations

    We race a circuit at local hills, check the sched to see we are. Maps to the local resorts can be found in their own web pages. Check the links page for their webs.




Our Canadian Rules Eh?

Rule Violation Rule

Any member caught to be in violation of Our Canadian Rules, will be subject to the ancient and disgusting ordeal of Ugga-Bugga

Helmet Rule

Effective 2007, all competitors must wear a helmet for all events.
You will not be allowed to start if you are not wearing a helmet.
Usual excuses, like I forgot it at home, will be ignored. Attempting to bribe the starter with a promise of free beer afterwards will be frowned upon.
It will be reasonable however, to Beg, Borrow or Bribe a helmet from a fellow competitor. The rules do not specify who's helmet you must wear, only that a helmet must be worn. It will be considered good technique to inform said fellow competitor of your intentions to use their helmet before skiing off on your run.

Helmet Rule 2a

You must wear a helmet on your head. Wearing your helmet on your elbow or on your knee, will be grounds for imposition of the Rule Violation Rule.

Pre Course Inspection

Every competitor must inspect the course prior to racing. Inspecting the course from the lodge, chair lift, or from the start hut is not good form. To inspect the course, competitors are asked to side slip only and not ski the course.
In general, course inspection should be from outside the course.
Shadowing or high speed inspection through the course is not allowed and cause for disqualification, for reasons of both fairness and safety.

Course setting

The general guideline is that courses should be set for the typical, good, 45 year-old racer, and be such that a 70 year-old racer can negotiate it safely.

Disqualification

If you lose a ski, you may not continue. Exit the course safely.
If you miss a gate, and don't hike back, you are disqualified and may not continue to ski the course. Exit the course and do not cross finish line.
If you miss a gate and hike back, you must give way to the next racer.
If you finish and think you straddled or missed a gate, it is your responsibility to make that declaration to the timer - Or to Dominique, and self disqualify.

Speed Suit Rule

When the ambient temperature at the time of registration drops below -20 C, the use of speed suits shall be banned. Dress warmly. Women, however, are still encouraged to wear speed suits in the bar after the race.

Race Cancellation - Weather

Race will be cancelled if, at 15h00 on the day of the race, Environment Canada posts an ambient temperature of -28C (or lower) either at the environment Canada Web site ( web site HERE ). It is the responsibility of the racer to check these sources on race day - Chances are We might not be able to post a cancellation notice on the web site or on Facebook by 15h00.

Ski Length Rules

Ottawa Masters does not enforce FIS ski length rules. Run what you brung. However, Straight skis are considered bad form and you must be prepared to endure heckeling, and defend criticism of your play in the bar after.
Ski length rules are almost certain to be observed at the FIS and National events. Check with local race rules.

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