NYSSRA-Nordic Club Championship Series
The NYSSRA-Nordic Club series uses the same set of races as the NYSSRA Points Series to be counted toward the season-long Club Championship. The series culminates with the NYSSRA-Nordic Champions Cup weekend; with the club accumulating the most points from these events will be crowned, “current season” NYSSRA-Nordic Club Champions”, and will be awarded the Club Championship banner. Designated NYSSRA Series events are identified in the Cross Country schedule.
To be eligible to participate in the Club Championship Series:
The participating club must be NYSSRA-Nordic affiliated prior to scoring points in any event. Points scored before the affiliation process is completed will not be counted toward the clubs overall total.
Club members participating in an event must have a current NYSSRA-Nordic membership. And may only earn points for the club that they designated on their NYSSRA-Nordic membership form. In the absence of designation on the membership form, a skier will earn points only for the first club they represent during club series events
Club members must designate club affiliation on their race registration prior to the start of the event.
Points will be scored using the NYSSRA-Nordic points system. Club championship standings will be maintained and updated on the NYSSRA-nordic website www.nyssranordic.com.
We encourage New York State ski clubs & organizations to send members to these and other NYSSRA-Nordic sanctioned events. Clubs should have their members designate club affiliations on the NYSSRA-Nordic membership form, as well as on race registration materials.
NYSSRA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: FAQs
Can any club/team/group be involved? – Yes, as long as that group has officially been sanctioned by NYSSRA.
How do clubs score points? – Each member of a club who finishes a NYSSRA series race scores points for his/her club. The points scored are equal to his/her NYSSRA series points scored for that race. Clubs accumulate points over the course of the season.
What is a NYSSRA club series race? – All races designated as NYSSRA series races. Clubs score points for these races only.
What are this season’s club races? – All races listed in the cross country schedule as NYSSRA Series Races The final two club events are held during the NYSSRA Champions Cup weekend. There is a Club Championship Relay on Saturday, and the NYSSRA Champions Cup race on Sunday.
Who can I have on my club/team? – Anyone who is a NYSSRA member can count for your club. Skiers may only ski for one club during a season. Just make sure your club members designate their affiliation on their race entry form in order to be counted as part of your club.
So, I can have Virpi Kuitenen and Pettr Northug race for my club? – Yes, as long as they join NYSSRA and write their club affiliation on their race entry forms.
When are the awards Presented? – A single NYSSRA-Nordic Club Champion designated each season. This award will be given at the conclusion of the NYSSRA Champions Cup race. The winning club will be awarded the official NYSSRA-Nordic Club Championship Banner.
