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	The Magic of Ohau Mon, 19 Sep 2016 17:13:50 +0000 The U.S. Alpine Ski Team travels the globe, far and wide, to a myriad of majestic mountains, but one of the most magical of these mountains is without a doubt Ohau Snowfields in New Zealand. Recognized as one of the “9 Most Stunning Places to Ski on Earth” in 2015, Ohau (pronounced “oh-how”) is one of three locations that plays host to the men’s and women’s alpine ski teams as they return to snow each summer for their first prep period of the season. Lake Ohau Lodge is like summer camp on steroids—all of the good of summer camp mixed with a touch of luxury and fine dining…and a staff that rivals the best camp counselors from your childhood memories. But what is it, exactly, that makes Ohau’s magic so unmatched? The Magic of Ohau

	Racing a World Cup Downhill…in the Gym Fri, 16 Sep 2016 17:44:06 +0000 Even after spending all day in the gym, the Europa Cup boys on the U.S. Alpine Ski Team returned to the USSA Center of Excellence on a Thursday night in September. It was a festive atmosphere with pizza and loud music, but the guys weren’t quite dressed for a party. Instead, they all showed up in their downhill suits. The Center of Excellence gym—full of elite skiers and snowboarders getting strong for the upcoming season—houses a ski simulator designed by SkyTech. The athletes put on their ski boots and step into the bindings. There are sensors everywhere—tracking movement, angles, the position of skis and more. They’re on a motor that generates forces and the sensation of skiing. In front of them is a World Cup track filled with gates—an actual World Cup course filmed in previous seasons—allowing the skier to train a hill over and over, prior to actually racing it on snow. Racing a World Cup Downhill…in the Gym

	2017: The Year of the American Downhiller? Wed, 07 Sep 2016 21:32:40 +0000 The U.S. men’s alpine team has accomplished almost every major feat on the Audi FIS Ski World Cup—Olympic gold, World Championship gold, slalom and giant slalom titles, Hahnenkamm gold—that is, except for winning the coveted downhill title. Steven Nyman (Sundance, UT) and the American Downhillers hope to change that in 2017. Nyman knows it’s a big feat, but he’s making his intention very clear: full steam ahead with American Downhiller-style grit and determination. What is an American Downhiller, exactly? Sure, there’s a Levi’s denim vest adorned in a permanent marker-drawn American Flag and an Ullr Norse Ski God pin, but there’s more. Let’s start there. AMERICAN DOWNHILLER, noun. 1. Born in the USA, resilient, risk-taking, defy-all-odds badasses. 2017: The Year of the American Downhiller?

	How much do you know about Laurenne Ross? Fri, 26 Aug 2016 16:57:34 +0000 You may know Laurenne Ross (Bend, OR) for her consistent top 10s in speed events at the end of last season, or maybe you know of her because of her beautiful photos on Instagram or her flowing words on her blog. But how much do you really know about the creative, talented ski racer? FIS asked Ross a few key questions about her podiums and her artistry on their website this week. Read the full article here. READ: FIS Q&A WITH LAURENNE ROSS How much do you know about Laurenne Ross?

	Chris Knight: What Makes a Champ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 20:27:43 +0000 From local ski hills to the PyeongChang Olympics, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) encompasses all athletes that share a passion for skiing and snowboarding. We explore what makes each skier and rider a champion with stories from the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing, next to kids winning a NASTAR medal, landing their first cork 7 or joining a club team. Alongside USSA’s mascot Champ, take a look at how all of these athletes strive to be Best in the World. Chris Knight: What Makes a Champ

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Race Series Rules
2017 Equipment Rules
Returning Racer List
2017 Midwest Masters Brochure

Midwest Masters is a licensed USSA Masters Club. Click here for more information on USSA Masters.

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***Midwest Masters Mission Statement***
To promote, sponsor, provide facilities for, and conduct a supervised program for adult alpine ski training, education and competition for adults for the purposes of improving their skills in the sport of alpine ski racing, teaching them the principles of good sportsmanship, and aiding in their physical and mental development; to provide education and training for alpine ski officials and other racing support personnel; and to generally promote the sport of amateur alpine ski racing and its goals.

Midwest Masters organizes USSA Masters alpine ski competition in the Central Division, which consists of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Missouri. We are an open, volunteer, not-for-profit organization and welcome all who wish to participate. Events are hosted at a variety of ski areas throughout the Midwest. Racers range in age from 8 to over 80 years old! Races follow USSA rules, with some adjustments per Midwest Masters. Based upon the race, competitors compete with each other based on Age Class and/or Ability Class. This allows racers to compete directly with those in their Age Group as well as those at their same Ability level.

What is the Cost?

Participants must have a Full Season or Daily Membership through USSA which costs $105 or $15 respectively. On top of this, Midwest Masters charges Race Fees which are charged per Race. Race Fees range from $5 to $20 per Race, depending upon the Race. For the average racer, the cost per race is well under $20, inclusive of Membership Fees and Race Fees. For members who come to a lot of races, the cost per race can be as low as $10 per race.

Midwest Masters also offers very heavily discounted Early Season Packages, which are only available during the summer months.

Please see the Race Series FAQ page for more details on Membership Fees and Race Fees.

Who Can Participate?

We are open to all ages! However, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a racing adult (parent or legal guardian) when participating. Those under the age of 18 are not eligible for Midwest Masters awards. Only adult results are submitted to USSA.

Age Classes

Age Classes are defined by the following groups based on the racer's age on December 31 of that race season:

"Youngster" Classes Ages 1-17	Class 7 Ages 55-59
Class 1 Ages 18-29	Class 8 Ages 60-64
Class 2 Ages 30-34	Class 9 Ages 65-69
Class 3 Ages 35-39	Class 10 Ages 70-74
Class 4 Ages 40-44	Class 11 Ages 75-79
Class 5 Ages 45-49	Class 12 Ages 80-84
Class 6 Ages 50-54	Class 13 Ages 85-89

Ability Classes

Every year, Midwest Masters creates Ability Classes that are meant to group skiers of the same ability. Assignment into these groups is set at the beginning of the year, per event, based on previous year's results. This allows racers to gauge their racing to those of the same ability, regardless of age or gender. Ability Classes add a high degree of competitiveness to our racing!