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 Fleet race, PRO/AM Relay Long distance (winduro), and freestyle / free ride sessions and a demo / trainer kite day. There will be a series of 3 fleet races in a regatta format (races will be scheduled for the most consistent forecasted wind). Leaving plenty of time just to let loose and do a little freeriding!
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.
The Pro/AM teams will be drawn on Saturday night at Barkley's West, In Frisco. Side betting on the teams (Calcutta) will be encouraged. Own your team or someone else's, depending on who you think will win.
Freestyle will be a judged event by a select few of your peers, skiers judge snowboarders and snowboarders judge skiers. This will have some inflatable features to add to the standard kicker.
Friday and Saturday will be open to the race series. The courses will be set with Windward and Leeward marks and on average may take 15-25 minutes each. With Fast reaching starts and finishes.
Sunday will be the Pro/AM Relay Race.
The goal will be to have Saturday day set aside for kite companies and sponsors to Demo gear to consumers, trainer kite demos and introduce new people to our sport. As long as the racing is complete.
Awards will be given out for 1st-3rd place in all divisions and categories.
All competitors will receive an event shirt and other swag. Sponsored Beer from SKA Brewery will be also available after kiting or on a no wind day, until it's gone.
Raffles are going to be for race competitors only.
Entry Fee $50. Includes 4 day kite Event, Demos, freestyle features; such as ramps, rails, and slides,T-shirt,SWAG, parties, Beer, raffles, and hopefully an award or two.
Entry Fee $25. Includes 1 day of kite racing, Demos, T-shirt, SWAG, Raffles, Parties Beer, and hopefully and award!
Classes:
- Pro Men - Sponsored riders and show-offs (We always are working on a cash purse)
- Amateur Men - For the new competitor.
- Women - All abilities
Schedule of Events:
| Thursday, February 10th | |
| 10:00am-12:15pm | Registration and pre-registration pick up. |
| 10:00am-12:15pm | Warm up, free ride |
| 12:15pm | Competitors meeting. Will discuss Freestyle, Racing, scoring and events for the day. |
| 1:00pm | Freestyle expression session will start |
| 7:00pm | Racers welcome party at Old Chicago's in Silverthorne. |
| 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. |
| 4:30pm | Beers on the DYC Deck provided by SKA Brewery, Party TBA. |
| Saturday, February 12th | |
| 11:15am | Competitor meeting to discuss Fleet racing, starting divisions and rules of Day, Freestyle event discussion |
| 12:00pm (noon) | Start of any unfinished racing, Demos and Trainer kite available |
| 6:00pm | Race Party and Calcutta at Barkley's West in Frisco, Late Registration for Pro/AM |
| 7:00pm | Pro /AM Drawing Raffles to follow |
| Sunday, February 13th | |
| 11:00am | Racers meeting |
| 1:00pm | Start of ProAM/ Relay |
| 4:00pm | Awards |
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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A Big Thank you! to our Sponsors. Dakine, Zeal Optics, Snowkite Pivot Systems, A-cafe,
Summit Resort Group, and The Dillon Yacht Club.
For any additional questions please contact Anton 970-485-2296.
