The SSNZ (previously SRNZ) constitution required that any NZ competitor - without distinction as to Juniors, Seniors, or Masters - who is actively engaged in alpine ski racing at sanctioned events is a member of SSNZ. It is currently (2016) set at $10 per competitor per event no matter how many races make up the event. This fee is paid by the race organiser to NZ Ski Masters. To reduce administration the masters membership fee is now included within each race entry. Originally it was mandatory to be a member of SRNZAM and the annual membership fee was collected separately. The membership fees are used to maintain the website and distribute information regarding NZ Ski Masters. The race organisers pay a small part of the race entry fee to the NZ Ski Masters. Membership fees are included in the race entry fee. The need has not arisen in Europe because of the continuity afforded to athletes by the racing programs of local ski clubs. It allows young adult skiers to discover the fun of ski racing without having to wait until they are 30.īoth Canada and the USA Masters have lowered their age of eligibility. It enables ski racers to continue racing after they move out of the U18 youth program if they don't want to move on to FIS.Ģ. The age of eligibility was calculated as at 30 June.ġ. Racers 20 – 29 were able to compete at the discretion of the race organisers. 31 1992 qualifies to race in NZ Ski Masters races for the first time in the Competition Year 2010/2011 (starting July 1, 2010). The competition year starts on July 1 and ends on June 30 of the following year as prescribed by FIS.įor example, a person born between Jan 1 and Dec. Persons who reach the age of 18 years by December 31 of the current “Competition Year”, and who are not currently competing in non-masters races. The committee has helped introduce a uniform set of rules for the conduct of Ski Masters events and has given NZ Ski Masters an international legitimacy that the program has previously lacked. Prior to 2004, the conduct of Masters races was the responsibility of a somewhat ad hoc collection of Race Organising Committees (ROCs) at different venues each operating according to its own rules. Rationale for forming the Alpine Masters Committee An association with Snow Sports New Zealand (formerly SRNZ) exists in as much as there is a Masters division in regional races and Masters are included in the annual Snow Sports awards. It is commonly referred to as NZ Ski Masters. Subsequently the Masters (SRNZAM) became completely independent of SRNZ and assumed responsibility for all it’s activities and finances. It is now referred to as the NZ Ski Masters Committee. That committee was called the Ski Racing New Zealand Alpine Masters Committee. In 2004, a committee was formed to specifically oversee the organization of the Masters ski racing. In recognition of this burgeoning area of competition, Ski Racing New Zealand (SRNZ) in 2000 established a Masters division. Masters races are held in all four alpine disciplines - Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G, and Downhill - and are open to anyone from 18 years of age up. In addition to training and racing programs to fulfill one's personal goals, Masters racing offers its participants a chance to interact with a highly sociable group of like-minded people from all walks of life and different countries. Masters racing provides adults, 18 years and older, with a unique mix of peer-group competition and camaraderie. Many masters competitors do not wish to race internationally but aligning the New Zealand regulations (where possible) with those of Europe will make it easier for New Zealand to hold FIS sanctioned masters races.
And many - whether entry-level racers or ex-National Team members - are finding that both their pleasure and their skiing skills are enhanced by participating in Masters ski racing. For thousands of New Zealanders alpine skiing is not just a pastime but also a passion.
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