The Emerald Empire Youth Ski League (EEYSL) are ski teams residing in the Eastern Zone of the Pacific Northwest Ski Association (PNSA) of the Western Region of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) dedicated to bringing together ski racers 15 years old and younger for healthy and fun ski racing competition. The ski races hosted within the EEYSL are sanctioned by USSA. Members in good standing, holding the age-appropriate USSA Competitor’s License are eligible to enter these races and register below.
SARS 2-day and 3-day competition team athletes typically compete in these races. The Parent/Athlete Handbook and EEYSL Competition Guide (2025 guide coming soon) outlines essential information for participating families. If you have any questions after reviewing the Parent/Athlete Handbook and Comp Guide, contact Coach Jamie (jamie@sars.net).
EEYSL #1
EEYSL #1 Chad Engstrom Races – January 10th-11th, 2026 @Schweitzer
Presented by Schweitzer Alpine Racing School (SARS)
Event details:
- Location: Schweitzer
- Saturday, January 10th – Girls and Boys Giant Slalom – U8/U10/U12.
- Sunday, January 11th – Girls and Boys Giant Slalom- U8/U10/U12
- Race Announcement
- Waiver of liability
- More details from PNSA
Volunteer information:
The EEYSL race requires about 40 volunteers each day. To volunteer, refer to the matrix below to see which positions are still available, read the descriptions, then follow the link to final link for more information about volunteering for SARS events and to complete a race volunteer sign-up form.
EEYSL #2
EEYSL #2 Gary Peck Memorial Races – February 28th-March 1st, 2026 @Mount Spokane
Event details:
- Location: Mount Spokane
- Saturday, February 28th – Girls and Boys Slalom (U8, U10, U12)
- Sunday, March 1st – Girls and Boys Slalom (U8, U10, U12)
- Race Announcement/Lodging – coming soon
- Liability waiver – coming soon
- More details from PNSA
EEYSL FINALS
EEYSL Finals – March 14th-15th, 2026 @Lookout Pass
Presented by Lookout Pass Racing Team (LPRT)
Event details:
- Location: Lookout Pass
- Saturday, March 15th, 2024 – Girls and Boys GS (U8, U10, U12)
- Sunday, March 16th, 2024 – Girls and Boys Slalom (U8, U10, U12
- Race Announcement/Lodging – coming soon
- Liability waiver (coming soon)
- More details from PNSA
Buddy Werner Champs
Buddy Werner U12 Championships – March 27th – March 29th, 2025 @Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort
Presented by Mount Bachelor Sports Education Foundation
Schedule:
- Friday Skills Quest
- Saturday Women’s SL & Men’s GS
- Sunday Women’s GS & Men’s SL
- Race info page from PNSA