| The Slalomy Day |
| 20 Registered Contestants.
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| Event Date and Time: |
Saturday, July 29, 2023 08:00 |
| Event Duration: |
One Day |
| Location: |
Bush's Pasture Park, Salem, OR |
| Entry: |
Open |
| Helmets: |
Mandatory
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| Divisions: |
Men-Pro
Men-Am
Women-Pro
Women-Am
Junior
Legends |
| Organizer: |
Cascade Slalom Association
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| Map: |
Click here for online map
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| Entry Fee: |
$60.00 |
| Contest Info: |
The Slalomy Day
The Slalomy Day
Salem, OR
An ISSA Prime Event
July 29th, 2023 (Saturday)
Bush's Pasture Park - Soap Box Derby Hill - 890 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Special Guest Announcer: Henry Hester
Special fund-raiser raffle for Cascade Slalom Association: Awesome items to be announced
Cascade Slalom Association, in cooperation with La Costa Racing and with Prime sanction by ISSA presents this event in Salem, Oregon. The event will feature two races in one day – dual hybrid and single-lane GS - cash prize money (equal purse for Women and Men Pros), ISSA point, trophies, swag and bragging rights!
Bush's Pasture Park will be the 2023 site for ISSA World's, so this is a great opportunity to preview the site. The Soapbox Derby hill offers a perfect setting with a dedicated track and perfect pavement for exciting, fast GS and smoking fast Hybrid events. On Sunday the 30th we'll hold an "outlaw" optional 100-cone challenge on this pristine surface. As part of the CSA development program each day will feature a Beginner's event, providing new racers an approachable start to slalom racing.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Saturday, July 29
8:00AM: Sign-in and Warm-ups
9:00AM: Dual Hybrid Slalom - head to head elimination
11:00AM: Beginner's Hybrid Slalom - single lane, push start
1:00PM: Giant Slalom warm-up
1:30PM: Giant Slalom - single lane, ramp start
3:00PM: Beginner's Giant Slalom - single lane, push start
4:30PM: Racer Gathering, Awards and Feast (Restaurant TBA, 1 ticket included with Sign-in packet)
ENTRY FEE:
- Registration is $60 for the day (HS and GS) per racer, $30 for Beginner's Class, (HS and GS) . Both include an event t-shirt , evening celebration.
- Racers must complete both events (HS and GS) to qualify for the overall, cash purse and ISSA points.
- Racers under the age of 18 MUST have parent or guardian present at event and to sign waiver.
- ENTRY - SIGN UP USING THE NCDSA FORM BELOW
- PAYMENT - VIA PAYPAL TO: cascadeslalomassociation@gmail.com
- $10 discount if entry is paid before June 1, 2023
- $10 surcharge for day-of-race payment
DIVISIONS/CLASSES:
ISSA Division Format - racers will be bracketed/placed by their qualifying times within their self-proclaimed division - Male and Female Pro, Am, Junior, Masters (45 and older), Grand Masters (55 and older) division racers. Head-to-Head races will be bracketed by Division and awards distributed by Division.
Each racer will have two qualifying runs, and be seeded into Divisions.
Final results will be reported/allocated to coincide with each racer's ISSA (self-proclaimed) ranking history for point awards based on event finish results. Racers must decide on one division to race within. Women, Junior and Masters divisions are subject to attendance - and will only be run as separate divisions if enough racers are present to justify. Otherwise, women, Junior and Masters racers will have the option to enter the Pro or Am division. Class division will be addressed at the riders meeting.
RACE-BY-RACE DETAILS:
ISSA Rules will govern the event: ISSA Rules.
Race #1 : Dual Hybrid Slalom. Dual lane/head-to-head/ramp start. The course is about speed generation and anticipation of your lines, with challenging large offsets and tricky thinking sections (Gilmourian Curve anyone?). Competitors will use both the Tight and GS racing skills. Each competitor will race head to head, in their self-proclaimed division, and elimination matches will be determined by qualifying times. Any racer who DQs twice in qualifiers will be seeded in the lowest placing.
Race #2 : Beginner Hybrid Slalom. A single-lane Hybrid slalom, two runs, best time counts. Push start. Does not count toward ISSA points. Does count for Beginner awards and swag!
Race #3 : Giant Slalom, single lane with large or regular ramp start. Think of this course as gathering speed and then maintaining it through the large turns. This will be an approximately 40 gate course with speeds of about 30MPH. 75mm wheels recommended to carry your speed. You'll be tempted to tuck certain sections! Will you dare? GS warmup for one hour following the Beginner Tight. All competitors will take two runs on the same course, in their self-proclaimed division. Start order will be determined by the Dual Hybrid results - from slowest times to fastest times - and the start order shall be posted during the Beginner Hybrid Slalom. Ramp options - standard or 10-foot high ramp.
Race #4 : Beginner Giant Slalom. A single-lane GS slalom, two runs, best time counts. Push start. Does not count toward ISSA points. Does count for Beginner awards and swag!
SAFETY GEAR AND RELEASE WAIVER:
Helmets and safety gear, including knee pads and gloves/wrist guards, are mandatory for all racers (elbow pads strongly recommended). Per ISSA and U.S.A. Slalom Skate rules, shirts and shorts are mandatory at all times on the race course, including warmups and all races.
Each racer will be required to sign a waiver/release to gain access to the race course. Minors (under 18 years of age) must have parent or legal guardian present to sign waiver/release in order to participate.
EVENT T-SHIRTS:
Each registered racer will receive one event t-shirt included with their paid entry. Please be sure to register indicating your shirt size in advance. We must have this info so registering early will ensure your size shirt will be available. We will have *some* extra shirts at the event for cash purchase.
CASH PURSE AND PRODUCT PRIZE AWARDS:
Cash prize money will be paid out based on the overall results for the two events combined for top finishers. To qualify for the overall podiums, competitors MUST race both events. The overall cash payout will be based on entry fees and sponsor money collected. Product prizes donated by our sponsors will be distributed to non-cash receiving finishers.
OUR SPONSORS:
Watch This Space.
Special Thanks to: Cascade Slalom Association, La Costa Racing, ISSA, Salem Parks and Recreation, Travel Salem and NCDSA.com for their support.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
We always need volunteers to help with course management during the event. Friends & family of racers and any locals interested in helping out - please contact the race organizers - in advance would be ideal. Volunteer Contact Every volunteer will receive an event t-shirt and lunch - plus the admiration and appreciation of all the racers and staff!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Interested in sponsoring this landmark event? We welcome your support and have some great opportunity levels to consider. Please inquire: Sponsor Contact
MEDIA/PRESS CONTACT INFO:
Media professionals are welcome to attend the events for coverage purposes. Email for Media Contact for more details or specific arrangements.
VISITOR'S GUIDE:
Check out the online guide to Salem, OR for all the info on the town and surrounding areas: Salem Official Visitor's Guide
AIRPORT INFO
o Portland International Airport (PDX) and/or Eugene Airport (EUG) are your two options.
o PDX to Salem is roughly a one hour drive south on I-5 . All major domestic carriers serve PDX and the major car rental companies are located on-site.
o EUG to Salem is about one hour heading north on I-5. The options for carriers and car rental are much more limited in EUG.
o There is a major Track & Field meet in Eugene the weeks before, during and after our event, so this further limits the utility of traveling in/out of EUG.
LODGING:
Lodging is returning to normal rates, with plenty of options in the $85 and up range.
The CSA team is working on discounted rooms with Travel Salem, stay tuned.
AirBNB: There are many house and condo listings on AirBNB (www.airbnb.com) near downtown Salem. Most of these are in the $60-$80 PER PERSON, PER NIGHT range. Be sure to use the map feature to ensure any AirBNB is relatively close to the race venue (basically the center of downtown Salem).
Hotels: There are many Hotel options with a wide range of pricing on www.hotels.com:
o Under $100: Motel 6 Salem (Expo), Hometown Studios
o $100+: Motel 6 Salem, Knight's Inn, Super 8 (Woodburn), Rodeway Inn
o $150+: Howard Johnson (closest to Bush Park), Best Western, La Quinta, Comfort Suites
o $200+ : Days Inn, Oregon Garden Resort (Silverton), Best Western, Shilo Inn
o G-Money: Holman Riverfront at $310/night and Marriott Residence Inn at $295/night
If you need assistance with lodging, or wish to split a Hotel room or AirBNB, please feel free to contact us! Lodging Contact
PS: Steven scored a sweet AirBNB next to Bush's Pasture Park. $50/night per person. Newly remodeled historic home with plenty of parking!
PARKING, FOOD AND OTHER AMENITIES:
o Bush 's Pasture Park offers free parking on site, just off Mission across from the Salem Hospital. Park near the Soap Box Derby Track.
o Public bathroom facilities are available on site.
o There is plenty of natural shade in a grassy park setting to set up your own chairs, tent, etc. - so feel free to bring picnic supplies and make a day of it.
o Given everyone's varied food preferences, we leave it to the racers to bring your own food, drink, ice, etc. (alcoholic beverages are not allowed in Bush's Pasture Park).
o Dogs, Cats, Chickens (it _is_ near Portland) and unruly husbands must be on a leash.
RACE VENUE:
Derby Hill at Bush's Pasture Park
890 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Bush's Pasture Park
DIRECTIONS TO RACE VENUE:
- Follow I-5 to "OR-22W/OR-99E/Mission St" exit in Salem
- Head West on OR-99 for 2.4 miles (it turns into Mission at about 2.0 miles)
- Turn Left into Bush's Pasture Park
- Park near the bottom of Soap Box Derby Track (it ends at the parking lot, so you won't miss it)
EVENT RESOURCE LINKS:
Cascade Slalom Association Facebook Page
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