We are grateful to Sports Page for sponsoring the race series for this U16+ age group!
For the 2024-2025 season, athletes that are 14 and 15 years of age are considered U16 athletes, and ages 16 and 17 are considered U18.
U16 and U18 athletes will compete across New York State during the 2024 season in the 'Sports Page Cup Series,' which is divided into East and West regional series. The East series includes RVW, Mountain, and ADK councils, while the West series includes Central, GVSC, and Niagara councils. These races are open to all athletes. The State Championships for U16 and U18 will be a separate events with U16 participation selected, and U18s an open-event with no selection process required. From the State Championships, a divisional team will be chosen to represent NYSSRA at the post-season Eastern Regional Championships. Detailed selection criteria and quotas for the Eastern Regional Championships will be available in the NYSSRA Competition Manual, which will be released in early fall 2024.
U16+ athletes are still working on skill and tactical development,
but now are full throttle on competition and competing. These athletes are ranked within the US Ski and Snowboarding system of National points. Athlete results at each event are calculated and ranked for each discipline and provide ranking for race starts, and access/ invitation to projects and events.
Athletes in this age group will have an opportunity to race in FIS (Federation International Ski) series races.
This is the level where results within a FIS point system gauge athletes internationally. Program Directors and Head Coaches can give you more information on this within your clubs.
At this age, athlete management from home programs is paramount!
The balance of training to racing becomes a key to continue athlete development and success.