Who: Competitors born 1995-1998
Skill Level: Alpine Integration Model, Learn to Train
Where: River Valley Series (Edmonton) and Central Alberta

INTRODUCTION:
The Regional Series are zone-based programs intended to assist children in the transition from the Learn to Train stage of skill development to the Learn to Race stage. Another goal of the program is to provide a competitive series for 11 - 14 year old skiers, which requires less travel and time commitment than the Provincial K1 and K2 series.

The Regional Series program should also introduce children to ski specific mental and physical training, and continue to develop the technical skills learned in the Nancy Greene Ski League. The Husky Snow Stars program is an excellent teaching tool, which clubs should use to help achieve these goals.

STANDARDS

• Competitors must be a member in good standing of an Alberta Alpine club and must have purchased a national competitor card.

• Each coach must be a member in good standing of the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation or the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance.

• Competitions must be sanctioned by Alberta Alpine and Alpine Canada Alpin.

• Separate prize categories will be awarded for K1 and K2. If there are sufficient entries the Race Organizers may also award prizes in the Junior category.

• The use of crash helmets is compulsory for all events. Helmets used must be specifically designed and manufactured for Alpine Ski Racing.

• The use of back protectors specifically designed for Alpine Ski Racing is strongly recommended for all competitors.

• The use of crash helmets is strongly recommended for all coaches and volunteers

• All registered athletes are eligible to receive awards during the regular series. Any athletes placed in the top 15 of the K1 or K2 provincial series rankings (2009-2010) are not eligible for awards at the series finals.

REGIONAL SERIES
• River Valley Series - Edmonton and Northern areas
• Central and South Alberta Race Series - Central and Southern areas