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 (2019 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 Rebecca (becca@sars.net).
EEYSL @Schweitzer Mt. Resort
EEYSL #1 Chad Engstrom Races – January 11-12, 2020
Presented by Schweitzer Alpine Racing School (SARS)
Event details:
- Dates: Saturday, January 11, 2019 – Giant Slalom – U8/U10/U12. Sunday, January 12, 2018 – Giant Slalom- U8/U10/U12
- Location: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
- Race Announcement / Lodging
- Waiver of liability (please complete and submit at time of registration)
- 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 @Mt. Spokane
EEYSL #2 Gary Peck Memorial Races – February 15 – 16, 2020
Presented by Mount Spokane Ski Race Team (SSRA)
Saturday, February 15, 2020 – Slalom – U8, U10, U12
Sunday, February 16, 2020 – Slalom – U8, U10, U12
- Location: Mt. Spokane
- Race Announcement/Lodging – coming soon
- Liability waiver – coming soon
- More details from PNSA
Youth Race @49° N
Youth Series open race (U12, non-league) – March 14, 2020
Presented by 49° North Alpine Ski Team (FAST)
- Location: 49 Degrees North
- Race Announcement/Lodging – coming soon
- Liability waiver – coming soon
- Volunteer Inquiry to: TBakken@ski49n.com
- More details from PNSA
EEYSL @Lookout
EEYSL Finals – March 7 – 8, 2020
Presented by Lookout Pass Racing Team (LPRT)
Saturday, March 7, 2020 – Slalom – U8, U10, U12
Sunday, March 8, 2020 – Giant Slalom – U8, U10, U12
- Location: Lookout Pass
- Race Announcement/Lodging – coming soon
- More details from PNSA
Buddy Werner
Buddy Werner Championships @ Steven’s Pass (U12 only) – March 27 – 29
Presented by Steven’s Pass Alpine Club (SPAC)
Friday, March 27 – Giant slalom
Saturday, March 28 – Slalom
Sunday, March 29 – Skills Quest
- Location: Steven’s Pass, WA
- Race Announcement/Lodging – coming soon
- More details from PNSA
Silver Cup
Youth Series open race (U12, non-league) – April 4, 2020 @ Silver Mountain, ID
Presented by Silver Mountain Alpine Racing Team (SMART)
- Location: Silver Mountain Resort
- Race Announcement/Lodging – coming soon
- Liability waiver – coming soon
- More details from PNSA