Racing

Adult Team Racing League (ATR)

Join New England’s most exciting Adult Ski Racing League under the lights at Nashoba Valley Ski Area!

Whether you’re a seasoned racer or simply looking for a great reason to stay active and social this winter, Adult Team Racing is for you. This six-week program combines fun, friendly competition, and community with a Finals Night for the top teams.

Each race night wraps up with après celebrations in the Outlook Restaurant where racers can watch their runs on the big screen, review results, and enjoy raffle prizes.

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Program Overview

6 Weeks of Racing + Finals • 4 Racers per Team • Ages 21+

Teams of four compete head-to-head in a dual Giant Slalom (GS) format. Each racer takes two timed runs per night, and weekly results determine seeding for the next race. The top teams advance to Finals Night for bragging rights and prizes!

  • Race Nights Begin: January 6th-8th, 2025 (choose Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday)
  • Finals Night: TBD
  • Check-In: 5:00 PM in the South Lodge for bibs and lift tickets
  • Race Time: 7:00 PM sharp (pacesetters start at 6:30 PM)

Registration

  • Includes night lift ticket and weekly timed racing
  • $350 per person before 11/26/25, then $375
  • All racers must be 21+ and part of a four-person team

Scoring & Running Order

  • Points are awarded for wins on blue and red runs, handicap percentage versus the pacesetter, and improvement from the previous week.
  • The handicap system levels the field based on age, gender, and pacesetter time.
  • The top three racers’ points from each team count toward weekly standings and Finals eligibility.
  • Weekly running order is based on prior results (best teams run first). Week 1 order is random.
  • Racers who DNF or miss a week run according to their previous finish; missed runs go last in that round.

Race Night Rules

  • Safety: No pre-running or post-running the course (disqualification applies). Side-slipping is encouraged- look uphill and clear for racers calling “COURSE!”
  • Finish Line: Only active racers may cross during competition.
  • Have Fun: Race hard, cheer loud, and enjoy après-ski at the Outlook Restaurant after each event.

Ready to Race?

Form your team, register early, and be part of one of New England’s most fun and competitive winter leagues.

At Nashoba Valley Ski Area we have several different Ski Racing leagues that train and race weekly;

  • Adult Team Race League (ATR) is our Nashoba based, team-oriented, and dual-panel GS style adult race league that is the perfect opportunity to get back into racing. Teams of 4 compete weekly and seasonally based on a points system calculated with a handicap for all racers, and weekly running orders determined by placement in previous races. There is no training for ATR, and races are typically held Tuesday- Thursday evenings for a 6 week season, plus a championship race for the top teams. 
  • Mass Bay West League (MBW) & Independent School League (ISL) are the two High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Race leagues independently training and holding races at Nashoba Valley Ski Area. All racers work to attempt to qualify in their respective state and regional championships. Training and Races for both run Tuesday- Friday afternoons and evenings. 

Bogastow Buddy Werner League (Bogastow BWL) & Nashoba Valley Ski Club Buddy Werner League (NVSC BWL) are the two Eastern Mass. Buddy Werner League (EMBWL) alpine ski development programs for skiers aged 5-18 based out of Nashoba Valley Ski Area. Racers choose the league depending on where they reside and the availability. Training runs Wednesday and Thursday evenings, while racing is typically held Sunday mornings. Sign ups and scheduling for these programs are not handled by the ski area. For more info visit Eastern Mass Buddy Werner

Contacts 

Mark Jackson – Race Director Email: [email protected]

Tori Budd – Assistant Race Director Email: [email protected]