Nine racers competed in the Wisp Classic Slalom on Sunday.  Congratulations to N. Castracani (J6) as he earns 3^rd place for his first USSA trophy.  Nico becomes the 10^th HVRC racer to bring home a USSA race trophy this year.  J. Bigatel (J6) wins the race in the same age class.  Brother Clark (J5) brings home 3^rd place sister Rachel (J4) takes home 2^nd place for yet another Bigatel sweep!  J. Jupena (J2) takes home 2^nd place and B. Hunter (J1) adds a 1^st place to his collection in his final USSA race.

Best of luck to Clark, Rachel, and Sloan as they compete in the PARA J4/5 State Derby this weekend! 

We have one practice this Saturday from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon.  This will be a GS based practice on Imperial known as the bamboo forest.  Meet the coaches outside old Glaciers.

Our 7^th Open Cup is scheduled on Imperial at 1:00 PM on Sunday, March 4^th.   Open Cup Series champions will be announced with the race awards around 3:30 PM.  Please make sure you are available to help or have arranged for a substitute when you are scheduled to assist.  Set-up begins at 11:00 AM and teardown usually occurs about 3:00 PM.

We will be running one additional Race – Open Cup format –  for the resort on Saturday, March 10^th.  If you are available to help run this race, please advise Ralph or Jeff.

Our HVRC annual banquet is scheduled for Saturday, March 10^th.  Practice on this day will be a dual slalom competition for club members.  If you have not already done so, mark your calendars.  Paying club members will  be free at the banquet.  There is a dinner charge for family members and siblings.  Randy Myers will once again provide the entertainment after dinner.  More details will be forthcoming.