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This will also be the sixth season that G.I. Joe’s will be our
major sponsor. Our continuing goal is to provide NWSCC club members
with an opportunity to participate in recreational racing at its best.
PACRAT racers include everybody from novice skiers/boarders and/or
racers to those who have skied/boarded and perhaps raced for many
years.
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The only requirements for participating in PACRAT racing are that
you must be a member of a NWSCC club and be at least 21 years of age
by December 31, 2005. The racers participate in teams of ten. Each
racer is placed in one of seven skill categories ranging from novice
to elite (seven for men and seven for women), based upon their
individual ability and time in completing the course. Throughout the
season, each racer competes against his or her own time, and against
the other racers within their category. It is to a team’s benefit to
have a wide variety of skiing levels represented. Believe it or not,
the novice skiers and racers often earn as many points as experienced
racers—because they are likely to improve more than other racers
during the season! After each race, participants are notified of their
individual and team standings. So yes, a competitive spirit does grow
during the season!
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The PACRAT season consists of five races held at Mt. Hood Meadows,
Timberline and Ski Bowl. Post-race parties are held after each
competition, giving the participants an opportunity to check results,
congratulate or bemoan one another’s race times, win door prizes, have
something to eat and drink, enjoy the camaraderie, and anticipate the
next race. The season culminates in an awards ceremony and party
affectionately referred to as the Rat Attack. This is when the teams
earning the highest number of points are announced and trophies
awarded. The man and woman racer showing the most consistent
improvement during the season are also crowned as King and Queen Rat.
Oh, yes, the Rat Attack is also a time to win more great door prizes,
have something to eat and drink, and start thinking about signing up
for next season.
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A dedicated nine-member volunteer Board oversees the season of
racing, parties, awards, finances, sponsorship, and administrative
matters. This season’s members are Jack Folliard, Chair; John Zevely,
Vice Chair; Colleen Hankins, Secretary; Colleen Kelly, Treasurer;
Diane Hicks, Parties; Bob Horning, Course Operations; Dale
Parshall, Timing & Results; Barb Parshall, Sponsorships; and Sheri
Parshall, Special Projects. For additional information about
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2008 PACRAT Race
Schedule (Tentative)
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Timberline |
January 13 |
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Mt. Hood Meadows |
January 27 |
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Mt. Hood SkiBowl |
February 17 |
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Mt. Hood Meadows |
March 9 |
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Mt. Hood Meadows |
March 23 |
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Make up if needed, TBD |
April 6 |
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FWRA Championships at
Mammoth Mountain, CA |
April 4-6 |
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Rat Attack Party |
TBD |
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Contact
For further information on PACRAT racing, contact:
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Tips For Racers |
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Altitude Adjustment |
Altitude
Adjustment, or reaching new levels through Peak Performance.
by Barbara Pressentin 1998-1999
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Ski Racing Tips |
Ski
racing and training teaches skiers the fundamentals in proper ski
technique.
by Barbara Pressentin-Parshall 1997-1998
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Tips from the Top |
Top ten
technique tips from ten top Oregon coaches.
by Barbara Pressentin-Parshall 1997-1998
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History of PACRATS |
The idea of introducing ski racing to the recreational skier was the "brain
child" of Gene Bentley (Schnee Vogeli Ski Club) with the encouragement
of then PNSA Director Pat Fuller (Cascade Ski Club).
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