Tincup Skimo Sprint

saturday, FEBRUARY 26

12:00 PM

The Tincup Skimo Sprint competition at the 2022 Winter Mountain Games Preview event is steep and stern, so competitors will need a quality grip to navigate up – and then back down – some of Vail Mountain’s steepest terrain for a .5 mile sprint. All three Skimo competitions taking place throughout the weekend will serve as USA Skimo National Championship races.

IMPORTANT: Registration for this event closes Wednesday, February 23 at 12:00 PM.

*Do you have a USA Skimo member number? You will need the number to complete your registration. If you are not a member and would like to participate you can register for a single venue license at usaskimo.org. Single venue license holders are not eligible for National Championship Rankings or prize money.

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saturday, FEBRUARY 26

12:00 PM*

*Times subject to change. Races will take place between 12pm -4pm with more details forthcoming.

SKIMO SPRINT START LIST (U14 / U16 / U18 / U20)

TINCUP SKIMO SPRINT START LIST (U23 / SENIOR / MASTERS)

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

• Skis
  • Minimum length: women – 150cm; men – 160cm 
  • Minimum ski/binding weight: women – 700g; men – 750g
• Bindings 
  • Toe and heel piece must be same brand 
• Boots
  • Rubber sole must cover 100% of boot bottom 
  • Minimum weight: women – 450g; men – 500g
• Skins 
  • at least 1 pair
    
• Backpack
  • must have 2 connection points, for skis to be carried during boot pack
• Clothing 
  • 3 upper body layers 
  • 1 of the layers must be a wind proof layer 
  • 1 layer must be short or long sleeved (no tank tops) 
  • 2 lower body layers
• Helmet
  • Must meet UIAA 106 and EN 1077 class B standards 
  • Must meet EN 12492 and EN 1077 class B standards 

FORMAT AND RULES

• The Winter Mountain Games Preview Skimo Sprint competition is part of the USA Skimo National Championships for Senior men/women, U23 men/women, and 45+ men/women. 
• The Winter Mountain Games will be following ISMF rules for all divisions. A full list of the detailed rules can be found on the ISMF site. [ISMF RULES] 
• Applicable time penalties will be in effect 
• Each athlete will receive two bibs 
  • One bib must be worn on the right front thigh 
  • One bib must be placed on the athlete’s backpack 
• Course markings will be as follows: 
  • Uphill sections | Green 
  • Downhill sections | Red 
  • Booting sections | Yellow
    
• All skis much be attached to a pack in two attachment points
• All athletes must stay on the marked course, including on all switchbacks. NO SHORTCUTTING. 
• Due to weather and winter conditions, course changes may occur at any time. 
• This race is fully racer self-supported. There are no aid stations [food or water] on the course. 

• U14 – (Ages 14 and under. Birth year 2008 and under.) Shortened race course.
• U16 – (Ages 15-16. Birth year 2007-2006) Shortened race course.
• U18 – (Ages 17-18. Birth year 2005-2004) Shortened race course.
• U20 – (Ages 19-20. Birth year 2003-2002) Full distance race course.
• U23 – (Ages 21-22-23. Birth year 2001-2000-1999) Full distance race course.
• Senior – (Ages 24-44. Birth year 1998-1978) Full distance race course.
• Masters – (Ages 45+. Birth year 1977 or prior) Full distance race course.

2022 U14 / U16 / U18 / U20 SKIMO SPRINT

2022 U23 / MASTERS / SENIOR SKIMO SPRINT

PRICE

$75 – Adult | single event
$200 – Adult | three events
$60 – Junior [18 and under] | single event
$150 –Junior [18 and under]| three events

PAYOUT

TOTAL PURSE: $2,500

SKIMO SPRINT
MEN’S SENIOR DIVISION
1st – $500
2nd – $300
3rd – $200
4th – $150
5th – $100

WOMEN’S SENIOR DIVISION
1st – $500
2nd – $300
3rd – $200
4th – $150
5th – $100

PRIZES

1st place winners in the men’s and women’s senior divisions will receive a GoPro HERO10 Black camera.

1st, 2nd and 3rd place men and women Skimo Sprint finishers in all divisions will receive a Winter Mountain Games medal.

PLEASE NOTE: You may participate in the races with a USA Skimo single venue license but will not be eligible for National Championship Rankings or prize money.