The Knoxville Ski and Outing Club’s racing team is open to all club members, skiers and snowboarders, regardless of age or racing ability. Whether you are new to ski or snowboarding racing, or you are an Olympic-caliber racer, the race team wants you. Knoxville’s racing roster spans 12-78 years old.
The club’s race team competes in the Crescent Ski Council Racing Series against our 18 sister clubs scattered throughout the SE. Racers must first establish a handicap by either competing in a Crescent Ski Council Race or racing at any resort (closest resorts are Cataloochee, Sugar, Beech, and Appalachian) that offers NASTAR racing. Once a racer obtains a handicap, he or she is grouped into a ‘flight’ based on their individual handicap. This racing format ensures racers only compete against those of the same ability. The top 3 racers of each flight are presented with awards at the end of the day as well as daily door prizes. Points are scored over the course of the season and the top point scoring male and female both win a very expensive skiing related prize (prizes have ranged from new skis to a ski trip).
The racing season begins in early December and can last through March. There are many ski racing clinics offered at a discount price by the CSC Club (Schedule/Results - Crescent Ski Council). Some racers register for Saturdays only which are slalom, or Sunday only which is Giant Slalom. There is no minimum commitment needed to be a member of the racing team; compete only as your schedule and budget allow. Most races are at Sugar, Beech and Appalachian Mountains with discount tickets available for racers and family members.
If you are interested in the racing team or have questions please contact the racing team director, Todd Bishop, at KSOC Race Team Information