Membership

To compete with Midwest Masters, four things are required:

• The athlete must meet USSA Masters Eligibility Requirements
• The athlete must hold a temporary or full USSA license
• The athlete be a member of Midwest Masters
• The athlete must read and understand the Midwest Masters General Race Series Rules and Information

USSA Masters General Racer Eligibility

In order to participate in any USSA sanctioned competition, athletes must be members of USSA. To participate in USSA Masters events, athletes must be:

1) at least 18 years old and hold a USSA Masters membership, or,

2) be between the ages of 18 and 24 and hold a USSA Student membership, or,

3) be at least 18 years old and purchase a temporary USSA membership which is good for one event (generally a weekend of racing). This membership option can be purchased for a maximum of two events before a full membership must be purchased.

Temporary and Full USSA Masters Licenses

Possession of a USSA card is essential to compete. It certifies your eligibility to enter sanctioned races. For racers who wish to compete only in a specific competition, a temporary weekend license may be obtained at registration. A two day temporary license is $30 and is limited to two weekends per year. For more information about USSA membership and competition licenses, visit the Alpine Masters section of the USSA web site.

• USSA Alpine Masters Membership form
• USSA Alpine Masters Temporary Registration form
• USSA Entry Card

Midwest Masters Membership

Membership in the Midwest Masters is optional, but recommended. Your Midwest Masters membership includes 4 currently scheduled training opportunities, permanently assigned stretch racing bib, detailed race schedule with over 40 races, ability to register for races on line, banquets, camaraderie and much more!

Please send a check for your membership dues payable to Midwest Masters along with a completed membership application to the address on the form. Renewing members: please return your forms by October 15 each season!

Midwest Masters has three different membership options:

Choosing the right racing package:

Click below for a printable version of our membership forms:

• Midwest Masters Membership Form
• Midwest Masters Tempory Form (fill out on race day)

Midwest Masters General Race Series Rules and Information

• All participants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Racers are governed by the applicable USSA and FIS rules. Complete rules can be found in the “USSA Alpine Competition Guide”, “Masters Competition Guide”, or on-line at www.ussa.org.
• The Race Director will administer any exceptions to the USSA or FIS rules.
• The Race Director determines the total number of events and the location of individual races.
• Cancellation of a race due to weather or ski area closing will be honored. Check the web site or Hotline if a cancellation seems likely. It is the member’s responsibility to check for cancellations. In the event of a cancellation, if possible, the race will be rescheduled.
• If a race cannot be completed due to timing issues or other problems the race will be postponed and rescheduled, if possible.
• To the greatest extent possible, race courses are set by experienced officials to ensure safe, challenging, and fun events.
• Unless snow removal requires otherwise, course inspection is to be completed by side slipping outside the race line (or outside of the course as snow conditions warrant).
• No high speed skiing within the race arena or shadowing of the course is allowed during inspection or competition.
• It is the responsibility of all participants to assist with course maintenance.
• Second runs will be reset or redressed at the Race Directors discretion.

Click here for the complete set of rules.