2026 U14 Western Region Championships – New Venue Updated 2/9/2026

 SG / GS / SL

Sugar Bowl, CA

(U14 only – selection by PNW from qualifying race series)

PNW Quota:  14 Women / 12 Men

Arrive March 17, Free Ski March 18, SG Training/Race Days March 19 – 22

This is a PNW Project.  Athletes and Coaches will stay as a team in Truckee, CA.   Lodging, transportation while at the event, as well as meals, a team jacket and other incidentals, will be part of the PNW package.  Please plan to arrive in Truckee by 6pm on March 17.

If flying, plan to arrive Reno 3pm March 17 and depart after 5pm March 22.

 

♦Race Announcement

 

♦Race Registration:  Closes March 12, 2026, 11:59 PM.   Athletes & Coaches must register through AlpineSkiRacing

 

⇒Event Cost:   $250 includes training, races, tubing, pizza party, and race souvenir.

 

♦PNW Athlete Questionnaire:  Required  Once completed athlete will be confirmed

⇒Team Captains Meeting:  Day prior to the event at 05:00 PM PST-In Person Main Lodge. Following days TCM Online Meeting Link and documentation will be sent ONLY to registered coaches and officials prior to event (ACR 604.3).

⇒Technical Delegate:

 

⇒Lift Tickets:  Athlete lift ticket: Child (6-12) $49, Young Adult (13-22) $69.00. Discounted Parent tickets for athletes on the start list are $109. Special ticket link to be sent prior to race day to all registered athletes and coaches.

Athletes are responsible for purchasing their own lift tickets.

 

⇒Lodging:  Springhill Suites

10640 E Jibboom St., Truckee, CA   530-563-9500

Lodging included in PNW Division Package Price

 

⇒Meals:  Breakfast at hotel daily, Dinner 3/18, 19, & 20. Pizza Party 3/21.  Lunch on your own

 

⇒Volunteers:  We are looking for volunteers to help with the event. Interested parties should contact Kelly Wiglesworth: [email protected]

 

⇒Payment:  Includes lodging & transportation once on the ground in Truckee, breakfast, 3 dinners, PNW Championship Jacket, coach support and PNW Office Support.

Payment Due 3/12/2024

Pay By Check:

$??? full package

⇒Send check to: PNW Division 1329 Section Ave.  Quincy, WA  98848

Pay By PayPal:  Includes PayPal Service Fees

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♦PayPal Link

 

PNW Refund / Cancellation Policy

PNW makes every effort to keep costs for projects (Regional & National championships, camps) reasonable to the extent possible. Trip/Camp costs that often are not cancelable within 14 days of the project/camp start include but are not limited to lodging, meals, transportation, staff expenses, and athlete uniforms/swag.

1. All cancellations will incur a $25 cancellation fee to offset costs associated with making refunds.
2. Athletes who cancel within 14 days of a project/camp will be responsible for any non-refundable charges associated with the project/camp. These may include but are not limited to lodging, prepaid meals, prepaid tickets, prepaid entry fees, staff expense, and athlete uniform/swag.
3. PNW will make a reasonable effort to find another athlete to take the spot of the cancelled athlete. Athletes/Families who dispute the reasonableness of the late cancellation charges may take up the issue with the PNW Executive Board.

 

⇒Coaching Staff:

 

⇒Schedule:

Mar. 17:  PNW Team Members arrive in Truckee by 6pm

Mar. 18:  M & W PNW Free Ski / Training Day

Mar. 19:  M & W SG TR

Mar. 20:  M & W SG Race

Mar. 21:  M & W GS

Mar. 21:  Championship Celebration at Sugar Rush Tubing Saturday March 21, 2026, 3:30-5:30, SG, GS, award presentations.

Mar. 22:  M & W SL  SL Awards approximately 1 hour after the close of the protest period Main Lodge

⇒Selection:

Women Selection:  Best 2 of 4 GS runs, Best 2 of 4 SL runs, Best 2 of 3 SG runs

Men Selection:  Best 2 of 4 GS runs, Best 2 of 4 SL runs, Best 2 of 3 SG runs

Athlete in BLUE Confirmed.  Athlete in RED Paid

PNW Discretionary Policy 

PNW allows discretionary selections. The following procedures apply: 

1) The last 2 places of the quota will be considered for discretionary selection. 

2) Petitions for discretionary selection are due in the PNW office prior to the Selection  Deadline. Late petitions will not be considered. 

3)  Alternates must submit a discretionary petition to be considered for a discretionary spot.

4) Final decision of a discretionary petition will be a majority vote from the age class working group for the specific championship.  

5) If no discretionary spots are awarded, or only one spot is awarded, alternates will be moved up in order to fill the divisional quota. 

6) Petitions for FIS events that are denied by PNW Division will be forwarded to the Western Region for consideration. 

 

A racer must provide evidence to show why his or her ranking should be adjusted.  Examples of evidence to qualify for discretionary consideration include: 

1. a) Physician verification of injury or illness and proof that such injury or illness prevented a  racer from maintaining competitive ranking.  

2. b) Results from a higher-level competition, e.g., Regional FIS race, Nor-Am, etc., that  prevented a racer from competing in a qualifying event.  

3. c) Other proof that a racer’s current ranking among his or her peers should be much better  than indicated by the current selection procedure, i.e., results from recent competitions,  prior season rankings, etc.