CLICK HERE FOR FINAL RESULTS FROM THE 2008 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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The fastest recreational skiers and snowboarders in North America descended on Steamboat Springs, Colorado March 13-16 to compete in the Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships for National titles. Participants represented 107 Nature Valley NASTAR Resort and 44 states. Rusted Root rocked the opening ceremony as Steamboat’s legendary champagne powder fell from the sky. The skiing was great and the race conditions were perfect for participants to chase the pace set by some of the best American ski racers of all time including; Phil Mahre, Deb Armstrong, AJ Kitt, Kristina Koznick, Chad Fleischer and Kaylin Richardson. A giant diamond vision screen showed racing action throughout the event in the sponsor village. National Champions from each division were given a Descente/NASTAR race suit, Goode ski poles and a huge gold medal. The National title winners were also invited to compete in the final Race of Champions competition where Accutron watches were awarded to the winners. The 2008 Nature Valley NASTAR National Championship was the best NASTAR Championship ever held and it was a true celebration for the program’s 40th year.
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| Getting Started |
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If you are new to the Nature Valley NASTAR experience you can register online to race
any time during the year. Click here to register online today and save time at the resort!
If you have raced Nature Valley NASTAR since 1997 there's no need to register again - we know who you are! However, you should quickly verify that you're in our database by searching for your last name in the field indicated at the top of the page. Also, we strongly suggest that you verify that the personal information on your Race Record is complete and accurate prior to the start of the season.
Click here for instructions on how to maintain your Race Record.
When you go to race at a participating resort, to avoid confusion simply pay your entry fee, give the starter your NASTAR Registration Number and off you go. Did you forget your number? No problem - enter your last name in the field indicated at the top of the page, hit search names and you'll see it listed next to your name. It is also indicated on your Race Record. Now don't forget it again!
Want to learn more? Click here for additional information on Nature Valley NASTAR and answers to a number of frequently asked questions.
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| NASTAR News & Updates |
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The Nature Valley NASTAR program turns 40 this winter and we hope that you will join us and help celebrate four decades of recreational ski racing.
- The Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships will return to Steamboat Springs, CO March 13-16th, 2008. Click here to plan your trip.
The qualifying deadline is February 18th, 2008.
Changes for the 2008 Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships:
- Earlier date to improve snow conditions: March 13-16th
- Silver & Bronze division competitors will race on easier courses.
- Adults will race in the AM on Friday and Kids will race in the AM on Saturday
- Awards for the Bronze Division
- Breakout rule for Silver and Bronze Division racers
Silver and Bronze Division racers that earn a medal/handicap that is two divisions higher than their qualifying division will be moved to that division after the first day of competition, and they will compete in their new division for the remainder of the event. If a bronze level racer earns a gold medal during the first day of competition at the Nationals, that racer will be moved to the gold division and will earn a final result in the gold division. If a silver division racer earns a platinum medal during the first day of competition that racer will be moved to the platinum division and will earn a final result in the platinum division. Only silver and bronze division racers can get bumped to new division. There is no breakout rule for Gold and Platinum Division racers.
- BE INFORMED - sign up today for Nature Valley NASTAR's email newsletter!
- CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL SHARKEY AND WILLI ZOGG - Nature Valley and the US Ski Team would like to congratulate Michael Sharkey and Willi Zogg. Michael and Willi won expense paid VIP trips to the Nature Valley US Alpine Championships to ski with Nature Valley NASTAR Ambassadors Steven Nyman and Jimmy Cochran!
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| What is NASTAR? |
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Developed by SKI Magazine in 1968, NASTAR (NAtional STAndard Race) is the largest recreational ski and
snowboard race program in the world. Our mission is simple - to provide a fun, competitive and easily
accessible racing program that, through the development of a handicap system, allows racers of all ages and abilities a means to compare their race results
to other competitors across the country regardless of when and where they race.
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