RSOC SKI RACE TEAM 2026-2027
                 

OUR RACE TEAM ROCKS!

Are you passionate about skiing?  Keep in mind, you do not have to be an expert skier to be on the Race Team. If you like to compete with others, then you are qualified to be on the team. Racing provides a great way to improve your skills while having fun with your friends on the slopes. We have added a number of Racers for our team this year.  We can still add more, yet the race season starts in December and we need you to sign up ASAP in November.  

Every season RSOC competes against 18 other ski clubs in the Crescent Ski Council’s Southeastern regional racing program. Our RSOC race team usually places well, and we hope to have another great season this year. Sign-ups have started and continue throughout the season. All RSOC members are eligible for the team; there are no age restrictions. The youngest Crescent racer is four years old, and the oldest is over 70! The majority of the racers are recreational skiers looking to challenge themselves on the local mountains. Competition is structured such that even first-time racers collect prizes, as all racers are grouped according to ability. 

The race season starts in December and consists of five weekend races, split between Appalachian and Sugar in North Carolina, and Winterplace in West Virginia. There is no requirement to attend all the races; so, you can race as many, or as few as you like. Each weekend’s multi-discipline race format consists of two runs of slalom on Saturday followed by two runs of giant slalom on Sunday. Prizes are given out each day.  Race team benefits include discounts on lifts, equipment, performance tune-ups and repairs, and access to professional coaching.  Does it get much better than that?  

Remember, ALL CLUB MEMBERS CAN SKI AT THE RESORTS ON RACE TEAM WEEKENDS AT THE SAME REDUCED LIFT TICKET PRICE AS THE RACERS!

You must contact Sumiko Tanaka one week in advance in order for you to be submitted to the Ski Resort in advance. 

2026/2027 Race Schedule 

DATES                       MOUNTAIN                               TIME
Dec 19-20                  Appalachian, NC Race          9:30

Jan 9-10                     Sugar Mountain, NC Race   9:00

Jan 30-31                   Appalachian, NC Race          9:30

Feb 6-7                       Sugar Mountain, NC Race   9:30

Feb 20-21                   Winterplace, WV Race         9:00

For more information contact Sumiko Tanaka, Administrative Race Director, by e-mail at tanakasnowmusic@gmail.com or call/text  

919-619-0355             SEE YOU ON THE SLOPES!

Remember, ALL CLUB MEMBERS CAN SKI AT THE RESORTS ON RACE TEAM WEEKENDS AT THE SAME REDUCED LIFT TICKET PRICE AS THE RACERS!