We are excited to be
hosting the 2024 Winter Games Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Competition on
Friday, March 15th!
Please find the Event Guide here: CLICK HERE - Event Guide
The competition will be
held at The Hermitage Club (at Haystack Mountain) - 183 Gatehouse Trl, Wilmington, VT 05363
Overnight
accommodations will be provided at Potash Hill - 2582 South Road, Marlboro,
VT 05344
Required Hermitage Club WAIVER form: CLICK HERE - GUEST WAIVER RELEASE
Waivers
are required for anyone attending Hermitage Club. Unfortunately, despite my
requests, they are not able to produce a “hard copy” waiver. The online waiver
can be found here: https://my.1risk.net/1waiverKioskv2/sign?a=aHR0cHM6Ly9teS4xcmlzay5uZXQvaGVybWl0YWdlYXBpfDNjYzgwMzhlOTVmMjQxYmQ4NWU0ZDcwMzAwMDQxMTU1fDc
Anyone
who is legally able to sign for themselves or will have a guardian on-site will
be able to sign the waiver at the Hermitage Club during arrivals/check-in.
Anyone who cannot sign for themselves and will *not* have a guardian with them
will need to get the waiver completed in advance.
Remaining
KEY Volunteer Opportunities:
- Alpine Jury (min 4 desired,
representing multiple delegations)
- Finish Announcer
- Finish Referee
- Finish Score Board Manager
- Gate Judges (5 spots remaining)
- Start Area Marshall
- Starter/Start Referee
- Electronic Timing operator
Volunteer sign-up page
Draft
Schedule:
Thursday, March 14
- 12:00pm – 4:00pm Potash Hill
opens for SOVT-registered delegates to check-in to overnight
accommodations
- 12:00pm – 4:00pm: Hermitage
Club opens for SOVT-registered delegates to free-ski and get familiar
with the venue
- 4:30pm – 6:00pm: Delegation
check-in at Hermitage Club
- 6:00pm – 6:30pm: Delegation
line-up for Opening Ceremonies at Hermitage Club
- 6:30pm – 7:15pm: Opening
Ceremonies at Hermitage Club
- 7:15pm (Following Opening
Ceremonies): Depart for Potash Hill for those staying overnight
- 7:00pm – 8:30pm: Arrivals at Potash
Hill (overnight housing accommodations in Marlboro, VT) for those
staying overnight, Delegation check-in for later arriving programs
also available.
Friday,
March 15
- 6:00am – 9:00am: Volunteer
meeting/orientation, Course Setting and Inspections at Hermitage Club
- 6:00am – 8:30am: Continental
Breakfast at Hermitage Club for registered delegates or those
family members and spectators who have paid the per-person fee. Athletes
may store gear in the Snowsports Lunchroom in the Gavett Center.
- 8:00am –
Coaches Meeting
- 9:00am – Races Start
- Rocker – Adv GS
- Haymaker – Intermediate Slalom
- Blue Sky – Novice Slalom
- 10:30am - Races Continue
- Rocker – Intermediate GS
- Haymaker – Advanced Slalom
- Fannie Hill – Novice GS
- 11:30am – 1:00pm: Athletes break
for lunch: Pre-Made Sandwiches, 2 Soup Options (one GF & Vegan)
available for registered delegates or those family members and spectators
who have paid the per-person fee.
- Rocker Course Reset to Super G
- Fannie Hill (or Haymaker) Course
Reset to Super G
- 1:00pm
- Rocker - Intermediate &
Advanced Super G
- Fannie Hill (or Haymaker) Novice
Super G
- 3:00pm: Race Course Breakdown,
Scoring and Awards Calculations
- 4:00pm-end of Awards: Awards
Ceremony (we will begin sooner if we are able!)
- End of Awards - 7:00pm:
Delegation downtime, travel to Potash Hill (or departure for those
NOT joining for dinner/dance or overnight accommodation)
- 7:00pm – 8:30pm: Dinner and
dance!
Saturday,
March 16
- Athlete/Delegation departures by
10:00am ß Chittenden depart by 9:00 AM
- SOVT clean-up and pack out by
12:00pm
Meals Information:
Thursday dinner options:
- Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Rally 2 Give, the cost of
Thursday evening dinner at the Hermitage Club will be covered for all
registered delegates! This buffet dinner will be open from 4:30pm-6pm
ahead of Athlete line up and Opening Ceremonies!
Friday meal options:
- Outside food is
not permitted at the Hermitage Club on Friday
- Continental
breakfast and soup/sandwich lunch are provided to registered delegates and
to those who pay the per-person fee.
- Continental Breakfast will be available: 7am – 10am
- Location: Stone Room
- Fruit Salad, Banana’s, Apples, Yogurt, Coffee, Pastries, Bagels
- Lunch will be available: 11:30am – 1:30pm
- Mini Salad Bar
- Choice of Pre-Made Sandwich
- Turkey and Cheese on Sliced Bread, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion,
Pickle, on the side
- Ham and Cheese on Sliced Bread, L,T,O,P, on the side
- Athletes/Delegations
are encouraged to bring additional food if there are concerns about
having enough - particularly for breakfast. Each dorm at Potash Hill has
a common kitchen space with a refrigerator so delegates can eat breakfast
prior to leaving for Hermitage Club on Friday morning.
- Athletes and
Families can additionally purchase hot foods, bottled drinks and
pre-packaged items from the Hermitage Club food venue at an additional
cost, paid by athlete or family via credit card. (Hermitage Club is a Cash
Free Club).
- Friday evening
dinner and dance at Potash Hill can accommodate more people than overnight
guests. Registered delegates will be prioritized before opening to
parents/additional guests. There is no anticipated fee for registered
delegates, fee for non-registered guests by donation.
- Menu expected
to include BBQ fare including chicken (available without maple BBQ sauce
by request) and veggie burgers along with sides. Please indicate
dietary restrictions in registration. Efforts have been made to
ensure at least one option available to accommodate vegetarian and
gluten-free diets. We cannot guarantee all dietary restrictions can be
accommodated.
Saturday meal options:
- A light
breakfast and coffee will be available at Potash Hill for Saturday morning
departures. Expected offerings include: a muffin, a piece of fruit, a
water bottle, and a cup of coffee.
- Athletes/Delegations
are encouraged to bring additional food if there are concerns about
having enough - particularly for breakfast. Each dorm at Potash Hill has
a common kitchen space with a refrigerator so delegates can eat breakfast
prior to departures.
