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General Information

The Main LIne Ski Team is affiliated with the Main Line Ski Club and provides a fun and challenging opportunity for competitive ski racers to train and compete on a regular basis.

The team competes in an average of 25 events against other clubs during the winter including downhill, giant slalom and slalom events sanctioned by the American Ski Racing Alliance (ASRA). Training is also conducted on some weekends by ASRA and on selected Monday nights by the Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council (EPSC).

The team has a track record of excellent performance and is currently the 16-time National ASRA champion and the 16-time and defending EPSC champions. In addition, the team is a three-time JEEP Regional Ski Challenge Mid-Atlantic champion fielding strong teams at the nationals.

There are about 72 racers on the team ranging from ex-professional racers to intermediate skiers working to improve their skills. All ages participate as the ASRA races are handicapped by age and ability. Ages of team members range from 21 to 72. You
must be at least 21 years of age to participate for points in the competition, but all family members including children can race.

If you are interested in joining the Main Line Ski Team or would like additional information, just call or send your name, address (and e-mail), birth date and phone number to
Dave DeCampli:  (630) 651-6506 or DGDeCampli@pplweb.com 
 

Participation and Cost

To participate on the team, all skiers must be a member of the Main Line Ski Club and a member of ASRA. ASRA dues are about $40.00 per season (early register discount) and annual Ski Club dues are just $35.00. Racers pay entry fees of about $8.00 for each event in addition to a discounted lift ticket. The total cost to compete and ski is usually less than the normal cost of a lift ticket.

There is no minimum requirement for participation. Racers are welcome to attend any number of races during the season; however, to qualify for the National championships in March, a minimum number of race starts is required in order to establish a proper handicap.
 

Races and Championships

MLSC Racing Teams Dominate with a “Hat Trick” at
EPSC Council Cup Race Day
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The Races

Races are conducted throughout the Northeast including Vermont, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Race format varies from week to week and most are weekend events with awards and a party on Saturday evening. Some special events are held on weekdays, such as super G's, due to the availability of an appropriate slope. Competition can be fierce, particularly in dual pro format races with bump and elimination. Competition is friendly for those interested in the fun and camaraderie ski racing provides.

National Championships

The ASRA National Championships are held in the third weekend in March at Bellayre. This is a three-day event and is the "March Madness" of club ski racing. Individuals who have accrued a handicap during the season are pitted against one another in ability groups for great equipment prizes from sponsors such as Tecnica Boots, Fischer Skis and Marker Bindings. Parties and awards ceremonies are held on Friday and Saturday evenings following individual championship racing. Sunday is the season-ending slalom championship and barbeque where all racers compete for fun and summer bragging rights.



Main Line Racing Team
2009-10 Schedule
(Always a good idea to verify by internet)
                 Date          Location       Event        
              12/7-10    Killington          Race Camp
              Dec. 11      Killington          ASRA GS
              Dec. 12    Killington              ASRA GS 
               Dec. 13    Killington              ASRA SL
              Jan. 2        Tanglwood        ASRA GS
              Jan. 3        Tanglwood        ASRA SL
              Jan. 4        Blue Mtn.           Eve. League
              Jan. 8        Elk Mtn.             ASRA GS
              Jan. 9        Elk Mtn.             ASRA SL
              Jan. 11    Blue Mtn.               Eve. League
              Jan. 16      Open Date            
              Jan. 17      Open Date            
              Jan. 18      Blue Mtn.           Eve. League
              Jan. 23      Tanglwood        ASRA GS/SL
              Jan. 24      Open Date        
              Jan. 25      Blue Mtn.           Eve. League
              Jan. 30    Open Date                            
              Jan 31       Hidden Valley    ASRA GS
              Feb. 1        Blue Mtn.           Eve. League
              Feb. 6        Whiteface            ASRA GS
              Feb. 7        Whiteface            ASRA SL
              Feb. 8        Blue Mtn.           Eve. League
              Feb. 13      Open Date        
              Feb. 14      Open Date        
              Feb. 20      Bellayre               ASRA GS
              Feb. 21      Bellayre               ASRA SL
              Feb. 27      Open Date        
              Feb. 28      Blue Mtn.           Council Race
              3/12-14    Bellayre               ASRA Champs.
              3/27-4/3 Ski Utah!             Team FunTrip
             
 
ASRA Race Hotline - (570) 344-2772
ASRA Website - skiracer.com
Main Line Racaing Team - Dave DeCampli
 630-651-6506(cell)
 

Racing Schedule

 
ASRARaceHotline - (570) 344-2772
ASRA Website - www.skiracer.com 
MainLine SkiTeam-Dave DeCampli 630-651-6506(cell)