Far West Skiing

Welcome to the 2023 Officials Certification season where we gladly return to in person courses and certification! This is not Coaches Education (Level 100) this is Official’s Certification for Referees, Jury Advisors, Chief of Race, Chief of Course, Race Administrators, Timing and Calculations and Technical Delegates.

Friday November 4^th RA1 6pm-8pm at Palisades Tahoe.

Saturday, November 5^th full day of offerings at Palisades Tahoe:

8am – 11am: 2023 season review and update (this is required for any official/coach that has 2022 or older on their AO line of their membership account/card).  If you already hold an AO certification and you do not need to take any new courses this is the only course required to update your AO for the 2023 season.

11:30 to 5pm certification break outs. This will be a full course followed by certification exams.
Referee – required for coaches that are looking to ref and set at events
Jury Advisor – for those serving as a start or finish official at races
Chief of Race –
Chief of Course –
Race Administrator -
Timing and Calculations -
Technical Delegates Update- 11:30-1pm Current TDs Only

New officials must complete their CO (competition officials quiz and turn it in to [email protected]) prior to attending their first certification

Prior to attending your course, please download your study materials from the Far West Skiing Officials Page by clicking here. This study guide and your ACR will be needed to take the exam.

Click here to register for Palisades Officials Review and Certifications.

Saturday, November 19^th 4:00 to 6:00pm at the Mammoth Mountain Race HQ upstairs. This is solely for officials needing to complete an annual review and update. There is no exam process with this course offering. Cost $20.

Click here to register for Mammoth Mountain Update and Review. 

December, date, time and location TBD in the Tahoe Basin. This will be a full referee course and certification. New officials must complete their CO (competition officials quiz and turn it in to [email protected]) prior to attending their first certification.
More information on this clinic will be posted in November.

How to become an official:
1. Competition Officials course. This course can be completed from the comfort of your own home, or you may have an invite from US Ski and Snowboards Coaches Education Department to complete your CO via their Moodle dashboard.
2. Choose an area of certification: Chief of Race, Chief of Course, Race Administration, Timing and Calculations, Referee (coaches) or Jury Advisor (start and finish referee’s)
3. How do you advance your certification: letters of rec or days served? Please check the Certification Matrix by clicking here.

Far West Skiing would like to congratulate the following athletes for their outstanding work in the classroom and on the hill throughout the 2022 spring semester! Each of these athletes earned a 3.5 or higher GPA and competed as a U16 or older athlete. Congratulations!!

The Marce Herz Foundation is pleased to offer two ski racing scholarships for the current race season. There will be two (2) scholarships for Far West athletes (one to a female and to a male athlete) at $1,000 each, awarded for the 22/23 race season by the Marce Herz Foundation.  Winners will be announced no later than November 22, 2022.  Scholarship recipients will be showcased on the Marce Herz website.
To apply and learn more about this scholarship please visit https://marceherz.org/scholarships.

Completed applications are due to the Marce Herz Foundation by Monday October 24^th 5:00pm.

The Marce Herz Foundation bears the name of an extraordinary individual, Marcelle (“Marce”) Barkley Herz.  Marce, a track and field world record holder, champion amateur skier, and co-founder of the Sky Tavern Jr. Ski Program, was also a teacher who believed that sports were good for everyone, but especially children, and that all children should get the opportunity to ski (and now snowboard) regardless of a child’s race or economic status.  Marce also believed in the power of sports and academics to uplift and motivate children.  She became the first woman to receive the Sportsmen (Sportswoman) of the Year Award from the Nevada Sportswriters Association.  Marce made contributions in our community to youth, teaching, journalism, skiing, sports, and the skiing community.  Once young people, particularly young women and girls, discover the life, times and achievements of Marce Herz, they are usually moved and motivated to strive for excellence.  It is a privilege to be able to provide a scholarship in her honor. 

To learn more, go to www.marceherz.org

Completed applications are due to The Marce Herz Foundation at [email protected] by Monday, October 24th at 5:00pm. Applications must be submitted via the email above. There will be two (2) scholarships (one to a female and to a male athlete) at $1,000 each, awarded for the 22-23 season by the Marce Herz Foundation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A complete application includes:

1. Written response to Biographical Sketch listed below.
2. Letters of Recommendation: Two letters are required. One letter should be from the athlete’s club or coach. The other letter should be from a teacher, academic advisor, or community leader. Letters should focus on sportsmanship, leadership, work ethic, community service, and obstacles or personal difficulties you have overcome. Letters of recommendation from a parent will not be considered. (.txt, .doc, .docx, .jpg .pdf accepted)
3. A copy of your most recent report card from school. If not in school, please explain your circumstances. (.txt, .doc, .docx, .jpg, .pdf accepted) 
4. Two photos of the applicant. One head and shoulders and one action shot. (.jpg or .bmp accepted)

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH - essay answer
To be answered in essay format during the application and submitted as a Word document or as a .pdf file:

1. Marce embodied dedication, self-discipline and integrity with her personal strengths. How do you see yourself incorporating these ideals in your life and education/athletic goals?
2. What is it about ski racing that excites you?
3. What are your ski racing objectives for the coming year?
4. Ski racing is expensive for all, why are you in need of financial assistance?
5. What else are you doing to help support your ski racing?
6. What other funding resources do you receive through sponsorships or scholarships?
7. Tell us of your ski racing accomplishments; include any titles, honors or special awards you have received.
8. How do you combine education with ski racing?
9. What are your educational goals?
10. How do you give back to your community?
11. In what other sports, activities or hobbies do you participate?

Applications and the information therein is for the exclusive use of the Marce Herz Scholarship Committee only and will not be used for any purpose other than the award of scholarships, except the use of photos for possible associated publication. Winners may be asked to sign a press release form.

Applications will be reviewed and scholarships awarded by November 22nd. Funds for successful applicants shall be distributed by the Far West Skiing office.

**Applications must be received by the The Marce Herz Foundation at [email protected] no later than Monday, October 24th by 5:00pm.  Late applications will not be accepted.

The Men’s World Cup is coming to Palisades Tahoe February 24-26, 2023!
We are looking for volunteers!

Required Volunteer Application Form for Audi FIS Ski World Cup Palisades Tahoe-
Please click on the link below to fill out the new required form. This will help streamline Volunteer Coordination for the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Palisades Tahoe. 
https://www.volgistics.com/appform/2049884748

Thank you for your time and interest in volunteering! For additional event details checkout 
https://worldcup.palisadestahoe.com/

Far West Masters Scholarship Program

The Far West Masters Scholarship Program is now in our 32nd year of raising funds to benefit Far West Junior ski racers. Over that time period we have awarded more than $1,200,000 in scholarship funds. There is no overhead. We are an incorporated 501(c)(3) public charity tax exempt organization. 
Our goal is to promote academic scholarship, citizenship and leadership within the ski racing community. It is also our goal to keep athletes involved in ski racing that might not otherwise have a chance without our financial support. We believe keeping athletes involved in ski racing keeps them focused, teaches discipline and helps them to be successful in the rest of their life endeavors.

In previous years the majority of our fundraising was done at a year-end banquet/auction. However because of Covid this event will not occur this year. In its place we auction items over the internet. We have many items including training passes, race suits, helmets and others. These are items that most ski racers will be buying anyway, so please consider buying them through this program to benefit the Masters Scholarship Program

We have many items that have been donated by US Ski Team alumni of Far West as well as our local ski shops and resorts that are available for purchase to support our program. Please contact Eddie Mozen at [email protected] if you are interested in purchasing or obtaining any of these items. Below is a partial list with suggested opening bids, all offers will be entertained!

1)Squaw Valley full season Masters Training pass $3450.  (Next years rack price will be more than this opening bid).

2)Mammoth season long full Masters Training pass $3000

3)Diamond Peak Masters Training pass and season ski pass $1750 (must be a NEW. full time Diamond Peak member. DPSEF Full Total package - $2250+ value!)

4) Mammoth Mountain Season Pass (non Ikon) Valid at Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain. All bids considered.

5) Footloose Mammoth: Your choice of race boot model carried by Footloose and custom fitting Value: $800

All the following items are new. The suits are all custom made for US SKI TEAM members and they tend to run 1-2 sizes SMALLER than marked. Suit value are more than $1000 each if bought at ski shop/ski online….…opening prices $350-$500

6)USST (US SKI TEAM) white, fully padded world cup SL suit size XL

7)USST (US SKI TEAM)race suit, not padded , this years Olympic Suit!! (no sponsor logos) L/XL

8)USST race suit blue Camo padded size L/XL

9)USST race suit white Snow Camo Padded XL/L

10)USST Suit green downhill size Large (2 suits available)

11)USST suit green downhill size XL/L

12) USST suit Blue Camo SL suit padded L/XL (3 suits available)

13) USST suit, Blue Camo, not padded XL

14) USST suit white Sochi Olympic suit (no logos) not padded size XL-L

15) Team Clif black light training jacket size medium $75 

16)Phenix hooded rain jacket/parka size medium. $75

17) Sweet GS helmet size L/XL Grey with MIPS.  $250

18) Sweet SL helmet size L/XL  Green with MIPS. $250

18) Uvex SL helmet size 52-55 (small/medium). $50

19)SHRED Goggles SHR-Hero mirror.  $50

20)Ski training shorts large and extra large sizes: Spyder, Head Synch brands. $40-$70
 

21)Spyder padded stealth L/XL.  $40

22)USST Spyder Jacket. Blue L/XL. $250 value

23)USST dress up Heavy sweater, lined green/yellow.   2 available in sizes  L and XL. Retail $439….bidding starts at $250.