Mainline Ski Club, Racing Team Participation and Competition

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 - Click here for details

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)