Hannes Schneider Meister Cup Race
You are invited to be part of this historic weekend
March 13-14, 2009
The Hannes Schneider Meister Cup Race is unlike any ski race in history. It combines the best of skiing today with the warm nostalgia of yesterday. It honors some of ski history's most enduring figures, many of whom are expected to take part in this memorable event. And it honors the founding father of ski instruction, Austrian Skimeister Hannes Schneider, who brought his world-renowned skills to North Conway and Mt. Cranmore in 1939. Schneider introduced skiing fun and excitement to millions around the globe.
Your participation is all for a great cause: the New England Ski Museum. The New England Ski Museum in Franconia, NH, is an educational archive of skiing history with colorful exhibits, an extensive library, and numerous film preservation projects. Admission is free of charge to the public.
When you enter the Hannes Schneider Meister Cup Race, you will be part of an historic weekend at Cranmore including participation in this unique ski race, social events, and slopeside pageantry. You will rub elbows with some of skiing's greatest champions from another era.
If you can turn around a few gates on intermediate terrain, you are invited to participate in the race…and win! All entrants are eligible for our prize drawing, no matter how you do in the race. The names of the winning team and individuals will be inscribed on the handsome Hannes Schneider Meister Cup trophy on permanent display in the New England Ski Museum.
Racing Categories
Anyone who can make turns on lower intermediate terrain, on alpine, nordic or telemark skis, snowboard, or on adaptive equipment can participate and win.
Teams
Teams of five skiers in any of the above disciplines may race. Individual entrants will be placed on teams by ability level as indicated on the entry form. Total team time will be calculated by adding each team member's best-of-two timed runs. The names of the winning team, and the fastest male and female finishers will be engraved on the Hannes Schneider Meister Cup permanent trophy.
Carroll Reed Cup
The fastest snowsports industry team will receive a glass Revere bowl for their permanent possession.
10th Mountain Division
The winning veteran or active-duty mountain soldier team will take home a glass Revere bowl and have their names engraved on the Museum's 10th Mountain Division trophy.
Special Awards
The speediest male and female skiers in the following age categories will receive special awards: 13 & under, 14-19, 20- 29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60- 69, 70- 79, 80-89, 90+. The fastest male and female snowboarder, telemark skier, and adaptive skier will receive commemorative cups.
Junior Teams
Teams will consist of five skiers age 13 and under. Teams may be compiled by a sponsor or consist of individuals placed onto five-member teams based on ability as indicated on the entry form. Members of the top team will receive Junior awards.
Vintage Skiwear Encouraged
Racers and non-racers are invited to don vintage skiwear for the event. Dig deep in the closet and pull out your woolies from the 1940s, your red, white and blue windshirts and flowered warm-ups from the 1970s, even that neon parka that was so stylish in the late 1980s.
Awards will be presented immediately following the race.
Join us at Cranmore on March 13-14, 2009 and make an important contribution to preserving treasured moments of skiing's history through the New England Ski Museum.
5-Person Team Entry - $375
Individual Racer - $75
Includes: An all Day Lift Ticket on 3/14/09 (one per racer),
Welcome Reception Friday Night with Appetizers and Entertainment,
Continental Breakfast Saturday
Opening Ceremony, Race Day Lunch
Awards Ceremony and Auction
Commemorative Gift Bag and Exclusive Meister Cup Pin
Apres Ski Party Saturday
Support for the preservation of ski history
Racer Guest - $40
Includes entry to all social events
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