2012 Dillon SnowKite Open
February 9th - 12th 2012
Download Race Instructions (.pdf)The Dillon Snowkite Open will consist of 4 days of competition and freeriding. Including a regatta style racing format, Long distance (winduro), and freestyle / free ride sessions and a demo / trainer kite day. There will be a series with 3 fleet races in a regatta format (races will be scheduled for the most consistent forecasted wind). Plus a long distance race to test the competitors endurance and all out speed. Leaving plenty of time just to let loose and do a little freestyle!
This Year we are doing something new for the long distance race/winduro. It will be a combined Pro/Am relay race. This is how it will work: Each amateur competitor will pick a Pro's name out of a hat and and they will then be paired for the race. Skiers and snowboards will be mixed together. The Amateur will start the race and kite downwind approximately 5 miles. Once they they reach the down wind mark their Pro kites back up wind to the finish. The pro may coach their partner at the start and help anytime during the downwind leg, but by not affecting any other team. Or wait at the down wind mark with fresh legs until their partner arrives. the team who's Pro finishes first will be the winner. Transportation back to the start/finish will be provided for the amateurs who kite downwind and do not wish to kite back.
Freestyle will be a judged event by a select few of your peers, skiers judge snowboarders and snowboarders judge skiers. This year we may even have some inflatable features to add to the standard kicker.
Friday and Saturday will be open to the Regatta 3 race series. The courses will be set with windward and Leeward marks and on average may take 15-25 minutes each. Sunday will be kept as a backup race day if there is not enough wind the previous days.
Sunday will be kept open. The goal will be to have day set aside for kite companies and sponsors to Demo gear to consumers, trainer kite demos and introduce new people to our sport.
- Trophies (nice ones) will be given out for 1st-3rd place in all divisions and categories.
- All competitors will receive an event shirt and other swag. (only the first 50 to register will get them)
- A hot lunch and beverages will be provided for registrants on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored Beer will be also available after kiting each day.
Classes:
- Pro Men - Sponsored riders and show-offs (We are working on a cash purse)
- Amateur Men - For the new competitor.
- Women - All abilities
Schedule of Events:
(schedule from 2011)| Thursday, February 10th | |
| 10:00am-12:30pm | Registration and pre-registration pick up. |
| 10:00am-1:00pm | Warm up, free ride, and wind check. |
| 1:00pm | Competitors race meeting. Will discuss long distance race, scoring and rules for the day. |
| 1:30-2:00pm | Long distance race or freestyle expression session will start no later then 2pm. |
| 7:00pm | Racers welcome party with Beer sponsor at Pug Ryan's. |
| Friday, February 11th | |
| 10:00am -11:00am | Late Registration |
| 11:15am | Competitor Race meeting to discuss Fleet racing, starting divisions and rules. |
| 12:00 (noon) | First Start of Fleet racing. Will try hold as many as 3 races in each division. |
| 4:15pm | No races will start after this time, but may take longer to finish. |
| 6:00pm | Competitor party at Pug Ryan's Race HQ |
| Saturday, February 12th | |
| 11:15am | Competitor Race meeting to discuss Fleet racing, starting divisions and rules of Day, Freestyle event discussion |
| 12:00pm (noon) | Start of any unfinished racing, Freestyle comp to follow Expression sessions and freeride all day |
| 6:00pm | Beers at Pug Ryan's Race HQ |
| 8:00pm | Bowling |
| Sunday, February 13th | |
| 12:00pm noon | Finish any unfinished events |
| 12:00pm noon | Kite demos open to public. Meet the kiters! |
| 4:00pm | Awards and raffles |
Lodging Options:
First Preference is La Quinta on I-70 in Silverthorne, CO. they are offering $69 during the week and $89 on the weekend. Just call (970) 468-6200 and mention the Dillon Snow Kite Open to get that rate. In the hotel is Old Chicago's Pizza and world Beer selections. We may also use the conference room, a catered kiters dinner and have shuttles available for specific venues. This is the Place you want to be!
Summit Resort Group:15% off 2 & 3 Night Stays, Stay 3 Get the 4th night Free (25% off) of 4 night stays.
970-468-9137 or 800-944-9601 350 Lake Dillon Dr, Dillon, CO 80435
Map:
All Event Parking must take place in the upper lots on W. Lodgepole st. There is NO PARKING down on the boat ramp or at the Yacht Club. The lower road must be kept clear for emergency vehicles. Also, there is construction going on at the marina, so there may be some heavy equipment traffic passing through. So this area may not be blocked with and drop off cars or rigging kites.
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