october 14, 2019
~ Fire't Up ~
We are excited to announce our SJUSA 2020 line up!
~ PROJECTED RACE CALENDAR ~
JAN 11 & 12 ~ TBD
JAN 18 & 19 ~ STEAMBOAT, CO
JAN 25 & 26 ~ PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
FEB 1 & 2 ~ JACKSON, WY &
FEB 1 & 2 ~ BOZEMAN, MT
FEB 8 & 9 ~ SARATOGA, WY
FEB 15 & 16 ~ PINEDALE, WY
FEB 21 & 22 ~ SOLDIER HOLLOW, UT
FEB 22 & 23 ~ HELENA, MT
FEB 29 & MAR 1 ~ MEEKER, CO &
FEB 29 & MAR 1 ~ WISDOM, MT
MAR 7 & 8 ~ OPEN for LEADVILLE, CO
MAR 14 & 15 ~ TBD
MAR 21 & 22 ~ WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT
TBD:
KREMMLING, CO 2020 & CONRAD, MT 2021
Note: These dates are projected and thus, may be subject to change.
Additional races may also be added.
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~ SMOKIN' PROMO VIDEO ~
SJUSA has a new promotional video!
Last year, a talented videographer, who
works with one of the biggest media companies in NYC,
captured some great action at a SJUSA race
and has created this video
for us!
Click here to view:
https://vimeo.com/366368263
It is also posted on our Facebook Page
so please visit and "like" it!
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~ RAW KINDLING ~
No, not literally. . .
We are not introducing a "Naked" Division in 2020!
but(t)
we ARE making a few important changes
to the 3D Format.
#1 Raw Times will be used to place teams within divisions.
#2 Time Splits will be increased by half a second.
These changes have been updated on our website.
It now reads:
The 3D format will be utilized during the 2020 race season. The 3D format provides for a uniform system which is self-sorting. Competitors do not need to “estimate” their skill level. Performance dictates which “D”, or Division, the finishing time falls within and appropriate points are then awarded, if earned. This is the required method for Skijor USA and its member races. Individual races are allowed to run divisions outside of the 3D such as Novice/Beginner, Youth, Legend, Womens, Snowboard, etc., but these divisions will have their own registration fees, their own prize pots/awards and can have their own tracks.
The 3D is meant to be similar to the previous method of Open, Sport and Novice. Like the traditional format, the 3D system identifies separate competitive classes, maintains three levels of competition, but effectively places teams in the proper division according to their race results.
In the 3D, all competitors, regardless of ability, run on the same track. The three divisions are then determined by time brackets. With the 3D format, the OVERALL fastest time of the race is used to set the time brackets for the three divisions. In 2020, raw times will be used to place teams within divisions. Penalties will be added AFTER placement is established within a division. This will eliminate the possibility of a fast team with penalties displacing a slower team with a clean run in a lower division. Thus, clean runs are rewarded above penalized runs.
Skijor USA awards points to teams that have nominated themselves IN ALL DIVISIONS on a 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 basis for 1st through 10th place, regardless of the number of entries.
1st Division: These are the teams with the fastest times. Those teams with the cleanest runs will place at the top of the division.
2nd Division: These are teams who ran ONE and ONE HALF (1.5) SECONDSor SLOWER than the OVERALL fastest time. Those teams with the cleanest runs will place at the top of the division.
3rd Division: These are teams who ran THREE (3) SECONDS or SLOWER than the OVERALL fastest time. Those teams with the cleanest runs will place at the top of the division.
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~ COOL YER JETS! ~
Skijor USA is committed to fulfilling our mission
as stated on our website,
and we are listening to the community and stepping up.
Core Values:
• STRONG COMMUNITY BOND & COMMON ETHICS
• TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY
• SAFETY FIRST
• FAIRNESS IN COMPETITION
• SPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT
Thus, in 2020, a Code of Conduct & Penalties section
is being added to our Rules & Regs.
This has been approved by our Advisory Committee.
The new clauses cover:
#1 Verbal Abuse
#2 Physical Abuse
#3 Inebriation & Impairment
#4 Failure to Pay
#5 Breaking Rules
#6 Equine Health
Here is an example:
If a competitor verbally abuses a fellow competitor, a race organizer, a race official, a volunteer or another person affiliated with the production of the event, this person will be disqualified and removed from that day’s competition and banned from the following day’s competition, if applicable. Verbal abuse constitutes aggressive and/or inappropriate behavior which may or may not involve foul language or gestures. This applies to incidents on and off the race course. The incident will need to be reported to the race organizer or SJUSA delegate as soon as possible, reviewed and documented accordingly before any action is taken. The action will be decisive and swift. The competitor may write a response to the race organizer or to SJUSA in a professional manner, but all communications, including the documentation of the incident, will remain confidential. Making these incidents part of social media or a topic during related events or future events will constitute a further infraction and also be penalized.
To read the clauses in their entirety,
go to www.skijorusa.com and see pages 2-3
under our Rules & Regs tab.
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~ STOP, DROP & ROLL ~
No, not literally. . .
SJUSA courses are built and designed to keep
you and your horse on your feet,
and to keep everyone as safe as possible while
recognizing that skiers are usually the ones taking a tumble!
SO "drop" a little dough and JOIN US!
Our fees to nominate for points will remain
$30.00 per team
for the SJUSA 2020 season.
We will be rolling out a marketing program
to entice those of you who feel you have what it takes
to qualify for the SJUSA National Finals
by competing within your region.
Remember, it only takes competing FOUR (4) times
within your region to obtain enough points to qualify
and
you can even choose your BEST four finishes!
"STOP" and think!
What do you have to lose?
A chance to "roll" as a character in our
ROAD to SKIJOR 2020
~
$$$$$$$$$$
~
potential sponsorships
~
a championship buckle and your name on a trophy!
Keep an eye out for a registration form coming your way!
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~ SMOKIN' IT ~
Our community is REALLY fired up about the upcoming season!
Our Organizers' Summits were very well attended
with 12 organizers on the line
representing 11 of our races!
The discussions were open, collaborative and productive!
Our open rate for our last newsletter topped 35%
which encourages us that we are
giving our community the
information they want and need.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT!
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~ IGNITING OUR SENSES ~
Since 2106, Mark LaRowe has been committed to producing beautiful and exciting photographs for the skijoring community.
He has done so out of pure love of the sport,
and he has done so "out of pocket"
in the majority of cases.
So let's share in congratulating Mark on his gallery opening
this Wednesday, October 16th.
Spirit of the Big Sky Gallery & Portrait Studio
328 W. Custer Avenue
Helena, MT
from 2 PM - 7 PM
Visit his website or Facebook page
to see his latest work!
www.marklarowephotography.com
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~ WE'RE STOKED! ~
Skijor USA
is happy to support the new
Skijoring Magazine
by contributing articles written by
our Board Members, Mark LaRowe and Loren Zhimanskova
We wish the editor the best of luck in his endeavor
and applaud his efforts to bring our community closer together
while informing the public about our amazing sport!
www.skijoringmagazine.com
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JOR ON!
Your Team at Skijor USA
Mark, Loren, Dana, Bruce, Clay, Josh, Jerry, Tony, Kitty & Paul
&
Your SJUSA Member Race Delegates
Photo courtesy of Mark LaRowe Photography