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 Jamie (jamie@sars.net).
EEYSL @Schweitzer Mt. Resort
EEYSL #1 Chad Engstrom Races – January 28th-29nd, 2021
Presented by Schweitzer Alpine Racing School (SARS)
Event details:
- 2021 EEYSL Chad Engstrom Race Announcement
- Dates:
- Thursday, January 28th – Girls Giant Slalom – U8/U10/U12.
- Friday, January 29th – Boys Giant Slalom- U8/U10/U12
- Location: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
- 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 20th-21st, 2021
Presented by Mount Spokane Ski Race Team
Saturday, February 20, 2021 – Girls’ Slalom x2 (U8, U10, U12)
Sunday, February 21, 2021 – Boys Slalom x2 (U8, U10, U12)
- Location: Mt. Spokane
- Race Announcement/Lodging – coming soon
- Liability waiver – coming soon
- More details from PNSA
EEYSL @Lookout
EEYSL Finals – March 20th – 21st, 2021
Presented by Lookout Pass Racing Team (LPRT)
Saturday, March 20th, 2021 – Girl’s GS x2
Sunday, March 21st, 2021 – Boys GS x2
- Location: Lookout Pass
- Race Announcement/Lodging – coming soon
- More details from PNSA
Buddy Werner
Buddy Werner Championships @ Steven’s Pass (U12 only) – March 25th – 28th, 2021
Presented by Steven’s Pass Alpine Club (SPAC)
- Location: Steven’s Pass, WA
- Race Announcement/Lodging – coming soon
- More details from PNSA