SWISS VALLEY ADULT RACE LEAGUE (SVARL)
Racer Ready?
Dive into the Thrilling World of Swiss Valley Adult Race League (SVARL)!
SVARL is a recreational ski racing program where adults, customers, friends and families come together to compete on teams. The league welcomes skiers and snowboarders age 18+ of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned veterans, ensuring that everyone can experience the exhilaration of competitive skiing.
The unique team format and scoring system of the SVARL promote not just competition but also great fun, camaraderie, and interaction among racers. It’s an environment that fosters both serious competition and serious fun – a perfect blend for those who love the rush of the slopes.
After the race, meet up with teammates and competitors in the bar, where weekly specials and celebration of race results await you!
The details:
- Skiers and snowboarders ages 18+ will create or be placed on teams of 4-6 individuals for the season. Cost is $150 per team PLUS $50 per racer.
- Races take place on Wednesdays from 6-8pm on Three Sisters. They will be NASTAR-style GS races. Races start Jan 8 and run every Wednesday through February 26.
- Each team member will take 2 runs on the race course to achieve their best NASTAR handicap. (A secondary course may also be provided, and racers can race on this practice course as many times as they’d like to sharpen their skills.)
- All team members can race on any SVARL race night; however, the top 4 handicaps score for the overall team placement and evening team winner (at least 4 racers must be in attendance to “team win” the night and get overall night and season points).
- Individuals collect points based upon NASTAR handicap placements each race day (lowest handicap).
- Team points and individual points are awarded each SVARL evening. Standings posted on this website and in the bar.
- At the last race of the season, the top 3 season individuals will be awarded Swiss Valley gift cards (1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $25). Members of the winning team will also receive a Swiss Valley gift card ($50 each).
- IF weather creates a reason for Wednesday racing cancellation, that day’s races will not be rescheduled and the scheduled race season will be shortened by one.
- Season standings and any weather-related cancellations will be posted on this website and on our Swiss Valley Alpine Racing Facebook Group.
- All decisions of the race director are final.
Racer may go when ready!
Join SVARL today! Just 4 easy steps!
- Gather your team.
- Register and pay your team fee (link below).
- Have your teammates register and pay their racers fee (link below).
- Plan for Wednesday evening racing excitement all winter long!
NASTAR
NASTAR WILL RETURN TO SWISS VALLEY AGAIN IN 2025! NASTAR stands for NAtional STAndard Race and is the largest public grassroots ski racing program in the world. Founded in 1968, NASTAR gives recreational racers an opportunity to compete and compare their scores to friends and family regardless of when and where they race using the NASTAR handicap system. NASTAR was developed by SKI Magazine in 1968 and now boasts more than 100,000 races at over 100 resorts around the country. Racers are scored by earning a handicap that represents their ability. The handicap provides participants with a tangible number, or handicap, that is the percentage they are behind the time of the National Standard or the National Pacesetter. Today, NASTAR is owned and operated by Outside Inc. NASTAR is bringing greater awareness to the sport and value to the industry while motivating participants of all ages to get involved in alpine racing.
NASTAR Races will be held on Three Sisters (Quad 80) on Wednesday evenings (6-8pm) and select Saturdays and Sundays (12-2pm). Registration may be completed in advance by clicking the button below OR stop by the race shack at the bottom of Three Sisters to register in person the day of each race.
2025 NASTAR Races:
- Saturday, January 4 12-2pm
- Sunday, January 5 12-2pm
- Wednesday, January 8 6-8pm
- Saturday, January 11 12-2pm
- Sunday, January 12 12-2pm
- Wednesday, January 15 6-8pm
- Wednesday, January 22 6-8pm
- Sunday, January 26 12-2pm
- Wednesday, January 29 6-8pm
- Wednesday, February 5 6-8pm
- Sunday, February 9 12-2pm
- Wednesday, February 12 6-8pm
- Sunday, February 16 12-2pm
- Wednesday, February 19 6-8pm
- Wednesday, February 26 6-8pm
NOT SURE IF YOU’RE RACE READY?
Join our adult race camp!
Intro to Racing Camp for adults – No prior racing experience? Or have experience and looking to expand your skills? We can help team members get up to speed with 2 days of race camp. Coaches will set and maintain NASTAR-style GS courses and/or drill courses on Three Sisters. Feedback will be provided if desired. Our coaches have over 50 years of combined experience in coaching ski racers to excellence – let us help you become race ready this season!
Dates: Monday, December 30 6-730pm and Thursday, January 2 6-730pm
Cost: $30 per person for the 2 day camp.
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