Overview

The NJRS is a series of fun local ski races, where young athletes test their developing skills. Races are generally held every Sunday, beginning with the first Sunday in January.  Local ski areas and clubs take turns hosting the races. There is no charge for the racers who are a member of a NJRS club.  (Non NJRS club members:  See the FAQ section for details on how to participate in NJRS races.)  Paricapating NJRS clubs:

• Duluth / Superior Alpine Club:  www.teamduluth.org
• Lutsen Junior Alpine Club
• Giants Ridge Ski Team
• Mont du Lac Alpine Club:       http://skimontdulac.com/winter-learning-alpine.php
• Ski Gull Alpine Club:               www.skigull.com

Each race consists of two race runs.  Traditionally NJRS races consisted of two Giant Slalom runs.  New for 2009 was the introduction of slalom runs at half the races for racers ages 8 and up.  Kids under 8 years old will still race Giant Slalom only.  Times for each run are added together to determine the racers' standings within their age groups.  There are both boys and girls groups for the following ages: (Under 5)  (6-7) (8-9) (10-11) (12-13) (14-15) (16+).  Awards will be given to the top finishers in each group. See FAQ page more information.

   In general each Race will follow the same schedule:

Race registration                9:00 am-10:30 am (Need to close registration at 10:30 to begin race on time)
Training Course                  9:30 am-   (Approximately and if available)
1st Course Inspection        10:00 am - 10:45am
1st Race Run 7&under       11:00 am-  Racers age 7 years and under, youngest run first.  After first run immediately return to start for your second run (7 & under only) these racers will run the same course without reset.

1st Race Run 8 & up         11:30am (Approximately)  Racers age 8 and up, youngest run first. 
2nd Course Inspection       1:00 pm- 1:30pm (Approximately)
2nd Race Run                   1:45 pm (Approximately) 
Awards                             Soon after race completion ~4pm

Race 1  Sunday Jan 1st         Mont Du Lac                2 Giant Slalom Runs
Race 2  Sunday Jan 8th         Giant's Ridge               2 Giant Slalom Runs
Race 3  Sunday Jan 15th       Ski Gull (Brainerd)        1 GS and 1 Slalom Run

Race 4  Sunday Jan 22nd      Spirit                           1 GS and 1 Slalom Run

Race 5 Sunday Jan 29th        Lutsen                         2 Giant Slalom Runs
Bye Week
Race 6  Sunday Feb 12th      Ski Gull                       1 GS and 1 Slalom Run

Bye Week

Race 7  Sunday Feb 26th      Lutsen                         1 GS and 1 Slalom Run
*NJRS CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND*

Race     Saturday Mar 3rd    Mont du Lac              Fun Race (Non -Scored)
Race 8  Sunday Mar 4th       Mont du Lac             1 GS run and 1 Slalom Run

Click on the calendar below for more event information.