The Keiser Cup
Feb 15th Giant Slalom – Feb 16th Slalom
Registration Will Be Open Feb 3–13
Dave Keiser, along with his sons Mark and Eric, were the pioneers of ski racing in Southern Oregon, founding the Mt. Ashland Racing Association (MARA). Mark Keiser's spirit and passion for skiing—his love for the freedom, thrill, and sheer exhilaration of the sport—continue to inspire MARA to this day. Tragically, Mark’s life was cut short in an accident in the late 90s. In his honor, we race in his memory to celebrate his legacy.
MARA Racers
Daily Race Registration Is Complimentary For 9W Youth Alpine Skiers Corresponding With Their Training Day (Either Saturday or Sunday)
All other race participants are required to register & pay for each race day.
Not Interested In Racing?
While our program represents racing, we understand racing is not for every skier. MARA athletes who choose not to race will still ski their regularly scheduled training day. Be advised, coaches and peers may differ as majority will be attending to the races.
Parent Volunteers
All 9W Youth Alpine MARA Parents are automatically signed up to volunteer on the race day corresponding to their athlete’s scheduled training, either Saturday or Sunday. You are still required to sign up to secure your role.
Parents must sign up for 2nd required volunteer day (either Keiser or Sloan) to fulfill volunteer requirements.
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Entry & Eligibility
***All schedules are tentative and subject to snow and/or weather conditions***
Eligibility: Open to all club and sanctioned racers U8-Masters (ages 7 and up). Skiers only.
*** Helmets required ***
Entry Deadline: Wednesday, February 13th at midnight. Entries must be completed online by the entry deadline. No late registrations will be accepted.
Entry Fees: Free registration for 9 Week Youth Alpine participants on their corresponding registered training day (Saturday or Sunday) program $25.00 per event. Sign up and pay online.
Late Entries: There will be no late entries accepted. No exceptions.
Cancellations: Must be made more than 24 hours before race to receive refund: call 541-708-1523 or email admin@mtashlandracing.com
Full Race Day Agenda
***All schedules are tentative and subject to snow and/or weather conditions***
Feb 15 & 16 Hosted at Mt. Ashland
Feb 15th Giant Slalom & Feb 16th Slalom (two runs each race)
Men and women, boys and girls (non scored event)
Seeding by age classification, youngest to oldest by class
8:00am Registration volunteers meet outside locker lodge
8:00-9:00am Registration and bib handout outside the locker lodge
8:45 Athletes gather outside locker lodge
9:00am Athletes ski off and all other parent volunteers meet
9:15-9:45 Racer course inspection
10:00am approximate start of first run
Racers lunch break begins immediately following their first run. Athletes are expected to check in with their coach to confirm what time they should return from lunch.
12:00 approximate start of second run course inspection
1:00pm approximate start of second run
Awards ceremony will be at the race hut (located at the race course finish) at approximately 3:00pm or as otherwise announced at the end of the race
***All schedules are tentative and subject to snow and/or weather conditions**
Volunteers
All 9W Youth Alpine MARA Parents are automatically signed up to volunteer on the race day corresponding to your athlete’s scheduled training, either Saturday or Sunday. Sign Up To Secure Your Role Today. Parent Reminder to also sign up for 2nd required volunteer day
Sign Up For Your Second Volunteer Day
If positions are still available, visiting parents are invited to help with the race! If you are in need of a volunteer ski pass, please let us know ASAP. Mt. Ashland has limited ski passes available for MARA parent volunteers in need of a lift ticket. Please complete volunteer form so we can get your ticket reserved. If you anticipate being able to help, please email us or see MARA staff on race day.
Awards
Awards will be held at the race hut at 3:00pm or as otherwise announced at the end of the second run. All participants will receive a MARA sticker. The top 3 of each U8 through Masters classes will receive a medal.
Bibs
Bib Pickup: Begins at 8:15am each morning outside the blue locker lodge.
Bibs must be returned at the end of each race day, upon leaving the finish arena immediately following their second run.
Lift Tickets
***Lift prices are subject to change and are made by Mt. Ashland.***
In need of a lift ticket? All lift tickets are available for purchase from Mt. Ashland.
Visiting racers get discounted lift tickets onsite!
Lift Tickets are available for purchase in the main lodge (next to the merchandise counter), or at the blue locker lodge kiosk.