BMRA RACE SCHEDULE

Hello everyone.  Hope this finds you well and getting ready for the upcoming season.  This is a rundown I have for races + lodging.  You will find the race schedule age appropriate in the first part, the right side is the lodging information.  The rates quoted are per night and are group rates.  You do not have to participate in the lodging if you would rather stay somewhere else.  This is your choice.

A reminder - if you have not paid for the USSA and NYSSRA membership, now would be a good time.  You will need the cards with you at the races for your child to participate.  Also sending race registrations in early will help in your planning and assure your child is in the race.  Sending in registration forms two days before the race is extremely trying (and expensive with late fees) for you, your child and those running the race. 

Please make sure that you check the NYSSRA website to verify that the race has not be changed (date or discipline) PRIOR to the event.  Please refer to the NYSSRA handbook in reference to State qualifications, other races available and many other questions you may have.  If you look at the NYSSRA website, you will be able to see the manual and print out the entry cards. 

If your child was born:
J5-Born -1997 or later
J4-Born -1995-1996
J3-Born- 1993-1994
J2-Born -1991-1992
J1-Born -1988-1990

Belleayre Ski Camp – all age groups – Dec 26-28.  Time for fun, learning and getting the season rock’n. December 27th we have a family night scheduled.  More info to follow.

J5-
Races are set up at Belleayre.  Not sure what the schedule will be for the upcoming season.  Your child’s coach will have the information once it becomes available.

Fun races: All are GS races with the exception of Ides.  You will need your USSA and NYSSRA card to participate in these races.

Hovey-Jan 5-Whiteface. 
Kandahar: March 1+2-West –  racers must be at least 7 years old by December 31, 2007 to participate-see page 34 in the NYSSRA manual.
Ides – March 16 - West – Dual SL
Spring Open-March 22-Gore

Fun races are just that, fun.  They consist of J3,4,5:  They will compete against racers their own age and gender.  This means J5 boys compete against other J5 boys and so on.

J4- 
Belleayre – GS – Jan 13
Gore – Super G – Jan 26+27
Windham-GS - Feb 3
Hunter- SL - Feb 10
Holiday – SL - Feb 24
State Team will be chosen at the conclusion of the race at Holiday Mountain.
States – Holiday Valley – March 8-9

Fun Races:
Hovey-Jan 5-Whiteface. 
Kandahar: March 1+2-West
Ides – March 16 - West – Dual SL
Spring Open-March 22-Gore
Fun races consist of J3,4,5:  They will compete against racers their own age and gender.  This means J4 girls compete against other J4 girls and so on.

J4 Fundamentals Camp – Dec 7-9 – Whiteface.  See nyssra.org for information

J3
West – SL – Jan 19
Whiteface– SL – Jan 20
Belleayre – GS – Jan 26
Belleayre – GS – Jan 27
Gore – SG – Feb 3-5
States – Gore – Feb 21-24

You must participate in the SG camp – Feb 3-4 –  to be considered for the State Team.  It is not mandatory to participate on race day – Feb 5.

Horst's Derby - All athletes, not yet selected to Jr III States are invited to participate in this event - 1 SL & 1 GS. 20 athletes will be named to Jr III States. Selection - best 2 out of possible 6 results (includes runs and race finishes). Feb 16 + 17 – Brantling + Swain.  See page 31 in the NYSSRA manual for more information.

Fun Races:
Hovey-Jan 5-Whiteface. 
Kandahar: March 1+2-West
Ides – March 16 - West – Dual SL
Spring Open-March 22-Gore
Fun races consist of J3,4,5:  They will compete against racers their own age and gender.  This means J3 boys compete against other J3 boys and so on.

2nd yr J3 have the option of attending Spring Opens with the J1,2.  These are point races.

J3 Fundamentals Camp – Nov 30-Dec 2 – Whiteface.  See nyssra.org for information

J1-2
The early races are point races and can count toward ESG through points.  Please refer to the NYSSRA website to find additional races not listed that you can attend.  There are several if you wish to travel.  Please also see page 46 in the manual for FIS information. 

Early races/openers
Dec 20 + 21 – Gore – SG
Dec 22 + 23 – Whiteface – GS

Empire East
Jan 12 – White Face -SL
Jan 13 – White Face - SL
Jan 26 – West - GS
Jan 27- Windham - GS
Trophy Series – Feb 9-10 – West – SL + GS
ESG- Feb 22-23 – Whiteface

This appears to be used toward J1/2 Finals
Feb 7+8 - Gore – SG

NEW FOR 2008:  The traditional ESG SG is now an Open event.  It is no longer a part of Empire State Games.  It is now part of NYS Championship Series.  It will be Feb 24 and remains a qualifier for J1/2 Finals

NYS Championship Series:
Feb 24 – Whiteface – SG
March 1-2 – Labrador – SL + GS

Jan 14-16 – DH –Gore -  14 + 15 are mandatory to participate in the race.  This is an open race and believe it is a point race only.

Winter Carnival – If you need the opportunity to qualify for ESG
Feb 16- Snow Ridge – SL
Feb 17- Labrador – GS

Spring races:
March 15 + 16 – Gore – SL
March 22 + 23 – Whiteface –GS

CONTACT FOR BMRA group leader is email:  zaz@tastethecountry.com

Don’t forget to visit the BMRA website http://www.belleayreracing.org/

It is extremely important that you respond by the deadlines.  After that date, the rooms that are set-aside for us will be released and you will be on your own.  Rooms are available on a first come first serve.  Give some thought about making all your reservations at one time for the season. 

The rates quoted are per night and are group rates.  You do not have to participate in the lodging if you would rather stay somewhere else.  This is your choice. I would suggest calling rather than booking online only because I am not sure you will get the group discount if you make the reservations online.

Code of Conduct/damages:
For the consideration of all guests, any music or loud noise must cease no later than 11pm.  The drinking of alcoholic beverages is not permitted in public areas outside of the Windows of the Lake bar and restaurant at the Lake Placid Summit Hotel.  The group contact (that’s me) for the BMRA Racing Group will be notified of and held responsible for any damages sustained to the premises by any member(s) of the group.

For Gore and West Mountain Races:  Holiday Inn-Lake George.  518-668-5781 or 1-888-668-5789. The room rate will be $79/tax. All standard rooms have two queen beds.   Suites are $159/tax.  They are two-room suites with either a king bed and pull out couch or two queen beds and pull out couch.  The work on the pool is scheduled to begin March 1st.  There is a bowling alley at the entrance of the hotel which many of our racers have enjoyed.  They offer a restaurant and bar.  We will be able to use their meeting room to wax skies and meet if they have not already booked the room.  This room is carpeted so please remember to bring a cloth to use.  A shower curtain works pretty well.

You will call the hotel directly and use the BMRA'scode This is BA with a number or letter.  See below.
J1-2
Dec 19-21-code-BA1
Jan 13-16-code-BA3
Feb 6-8-code-BA4
Feb 8-10-code-BA5
March 14-16-code-BA6

J3
Jan 18-code-BA7
Feb 2-5-code-BA8
Feb 20-24-code-BA9
Feb 29-March 2-code-BAF

J4
Jan 25-27-code-BAJ

Deadline for making reservations – 2 weeks prior to the event.  Advanced deposit reservations must be canceled with 72 hours notice for refund of monies. 20 rooms have been set aside for each date however they should be able to accommodate BMRA if more is needed.Check in time – 3pm.  Check out time – 11am All guests must establish credit at check in by either presenting a charge card or via a $50 deposit per room.

Please refer to your race schedule to make the appropriate reservations.  You have the option of extending or limiting the dates set aside.  The assumption is that you will go in the night before the race and leave the day of the last race.

For Whiteface races:  Lake placid Summit Hotel – 518-523-2587 Deadline for reservations – 21 days prior to event for most races.  Feb 21-24 and March 21-23 require 30 days.  Feb 21-24 is a 3 night minimum. You have the option of extending or limiting the dates set aside.  The assumption is you will go in the night before the race and leave the day of the last race.   15 rooms have been requested on an average but they should be able to accommodate BMRA if more is needed.   The code is BMRA.  Suites hold up to 8 people.

Check in- 3pm
Check out-11am

J3,4,5
Jan 4 - $129/tax-double  or  $199/tax-suite

J3
Jan 19 – very limited on singles, believe they are out of doubles but you might get lucky if you ask - $129/tax  or  $199/tax-suite

J1/2
Dec 21-23 - $79/tax-double  or  $139/tax-suite.
Jan 11-13- $119/tax-double
Feb 21-24 – Empires + NYS Champs - $159/tax-double  or  $259/tax-suite
March 21-23 - $99/tax-double  or  $179/tax-suite

They will set us up in a room to be determined for waxing. Again, please remember a cloth to cover the floor when waxing.  They are located at the end of the main street and walking distance to town.  They have an indoor pool, restaurant is open for breakfast only.

As far as setting up other hotels for other races you can do that on your own.    Please pass on any information you may have as well and we will all benefit!  Have a great 2007-2008 season!!!!