Spring Carnival

Safety Requirements

• Participants must be at least 8 years old.
• No more than 2 racers per sled.
• All racers MUST wear a helmet. Racers must provide their own helmet.
• All racers in a sled must be in the same age division.

Construction Rules

• Sleds must be constructed of standard brown cardboard (no waxed) and duct tape only!  Sleds containing any other constructive materials (wood, nails, metal, etc.) will be disqualified.
• Sleds may be decorated and painted. However the base of the sled must be silver duct tape (not any other color) or standard brown cardboard.  Waxed cardboard, paint, glue, other tape, plastic, etc. will not be allowed.
• Sleds must be free of sharp or pointy objects. Any sled that questions the safety of the rider or audience will be asked to alter the sled or will be disqualified.
• All sleds will be inspected for compliance of rules at registration and then again at the start line.
• Participants will be given the opportunity to fix a violation at registration only! If a violation is detected at the start line, the sled will be disqualified from the event.
• Racers are responsible for sled disposal after the race.

Registration

• Registration is Saturday, March 14 from 9:30am - 10:30am at the slope side tent, located near the Lodge deck.
• Completed sled and all participants must be present to register for event.
• Sled must pass an inspection to register meeting requirements as outlined above.
• Again, sleds that still require alterations at the start line will be disqualified from the event.
• A waiver must be on file for all participants prior to the race. Children 17 and under must have a parents signature. 

Race Rules

• Each competition consists of an adult division (ages 13 and older) and a child division (ages 8-12).
• Participants are responsible for their sleds at all times.
• Racers must transport the sled up the race hill.
• No pushing or jumping at the start line. Racers must sit in the sled.
• Racers will compete in waves. The fastest sled in each wave will advance to the next race. Waves will continue until 3 racers remain. The top three racers will receive trophies.