Downhill Series 2012

  Calif. State Downhill Championships Series

at  Rim Nordic

2012    Schedule


June 30,   July 21,   Aug 18,    Sept 15 (Finals)

(all info subject to change prior to start of season)

CLICK HERE FOR THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

It’s official…Rim Nordic will be hosting the Calif. State DH Championship series this season with the finals on Sept. 15th.  All events will be National qualifiers with race #1 for this year’s Nationals, the remaining 3  for next year’s Nationals.

Place:  Rim Nordic Ski Area, 5 miles east of Running Springs, on the way to Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mtns., across from Snow Valley Mtn. Resort.

Course:  Approx. 1 mile of downhill trail, mostly single-track through the forest. Vertical drop of 550′ from start to finish.   One run for awards. 

Start approx. ¾ mile on fire road,  at  Lakeview Pt. off of Hwy 18,  east one mile from Rim Nordic base area.  Please observe signage.  Start will be 1 minute intervals, subject to change.    We are working on transportation for practice & race for 2012.

Practice for registered riders is free and  non-racing riders may pay a fee  &  sign a  release to ride course at practice time.   WRIST BANDS  will be given out & required while riding/racing on the course at all times.

Entry Fee: 

  • $35       (early registration  prior race date)
  • $40       Race Day
  • $55        DH & Super D  (raced same day, pre-reg.)
  • $25        Juniors  (18 & under)
  • $120      Season Pass – 4 races  (Jrs. $80)
  • $220      Season Pass – 8 races (4  DH  &  4 SD)  Jrs. $150

      “PRE-PAY  TO  PLAY…..& SAVE!”

            $25          VIP Package    :

(receive custom number plate to use for the entire season,  one time sign up for all races (season pass or  pay as you go & just sign in)   Free t-shirt , 10-20% discount off bike accessories & goodies from our sponsors each race)

Registration is available on race day for $40 each race.    Pre-register for the best entry fee pricing.    No registration form online at this time (at a later date).

Awards:  3 deep each class, 5 deep for 10 or more in your class each race.     One run for placing.  Series overall awards will be 5 deep each class,  best 3 of 4 races counted, with a 2 race minimum participation.  YOU MUST ATTEND THE SERIES FINAL DATE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SERIES OVERALL AWARD.   CASH prizes to the top 5 race times in the Downhill event only.

Additional medal from USA Cycling for the Series Final on Sept 15th for those who qualify.

License:  This is a USA Cycling sanctioned event.  USA Cycling racing license is required ( PRO & Cat 1 is a must).    Any  Cat 2 & 3 racers not wishing to purchase an annual license will need to pay the non-license fee of $5 per race day.     
SCHEDULE:  SATURDAY FOR SUPER D & DOWNHILL EVENTS

  •   7:00 am                   Registration   Super D & Downhill
  •   7:30-8:30                Super D & Downhill practice
  •   9:00 am                  RACE  START  -  Super D   –   1 run
  •   10:30-12:00          DH register & practice (immediately after Super D)
  •   12:30 pm                RACE  START  -  Downhill  -  1 run

CATEGORIES:

MEN

  •  PRO    Men
  •  CAT 1  18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
  •  CAT 2  18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 +
  •  CAT 3  10 & under, 11-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 -59, 60 +

WOMEN

  • PRO Women
  • OPEN Women
  • Cat 2  18 & under, 19-39, 40 +
  • Cat 3  18 & under, 19-39, 40 +