2020-2021 MPA SKI BULLETIN

(12/1/20)

SKI SEASON
December 7, 2020 Skills & Drills (may be dry land or on skis with a coach present)
December 14, 2020 First Practice
January 11, 2021 First Meet
March 13, 2021 Last Meet (including any post-season competition)

*All dates are subject to change as circumstances with the spread of the virus dictate.

* A reminder that “Captains Practices” conducted prior to the opening date of the
season would be a violation of the MPA Sport Season Policy
*Each coach must complete the following NFHS Courses prior to the start of the
season. These courses may be found at www.nfhslearn.com.
“Concussion in Sport” Each coach, even if they have viewed it previously, must view it
again as the video has now been updated.
“Heat Acclimatization”
“Sudden Cardiac Arrest”
“Covid-19 for Coaches and Administrators”

COVID-19 RULE MODIFICATIONS

Ski Recommendation for Return to Participation – Teams must review the Alpine
and Nordic Ski Return to Play Guidelines prior to the season as this document provides
additional governance.
Meets – All meets must meet the gathering requirements and restrictions for ski
facilities and the Governor’s Executive Orders.
Spectators – Spectators are allowed at outdoor competitions, but are limited to the
number of individuals that can gather in a shared space, in accordance with the
Governor’s Executive Order on gathering size limits. The facilities in skiing may have
further restrictions regarding spectators.
Face Coverings – Face coverings must always be worn. This includes athletes,
coaches, staff, and officials. If gators are used, they must be a minimum of two-layers.
Water Bottles – Each athlete should have their own water bottle that is clearly marked
with their name.
Lodges/Locker-room – Teams should arrive at the venue ready to ski, as use of
lodges and locker-rooms is discouraged.
Alpine and Nordic Ski Rules - The 2020-2021 MPA Alpine and Nordic Ski Rule Books
are official for all meets.
Championships – A two-week window of time has been set aside from March 1
through March 13 for possible league or regional championships.
Eligibility Rosters – Eligibility rosters do not need to be submitted to the MPA for this
season.
Color Coding – Those schools that draw students from more than one county should
align with the county from which most students come from or with the county in which

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the school is located. If a county is designated “yellow” or “red” all events must be
suspended.
Sportsmanship Award – There will be no sportsmanship awards presented during the
2020-2021 season.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Terms and Conditions of this bulletin and the MPA Ski Rule Book shall govern all
regular season and post-season competition.

MEET INFORMATION
1. All championship skiing competitions shall be governed by the Maine
Interscholastic Skiing Rules, as amended, and this bulletin (rules can be found
on the MPA web site at www.mpa.cc).

4. An individual competitor from a school not sponsoring a ski team may be entered
providing the entrant’s school has established a cooperative team agreement
with another school; he/she must participate on a daily basis with the cooperative
team. Individual entrants must use the standard entry form and entry application
which must include a coach who meets the MPA coaches' eligibility standards
and accompanies the athlete to the meet.

5. No school team may be entered in the team competition unless the school has
sponsored a school team, been attached to a cooperative team, or attached
cooperative individuals and has competed in interscholastic meets during the
current season.

6. Teams/skiers entered in the Giant Slalom and Slalom races are REQUIRED to
wear undamaged hard-shell helmets following the USSA/FIS Helmet
Regulations. Equipment is the responsibility of the athlete and in the case of a
minor, their parents or guardians. Equipment must be maintained and utilized in
accordance with manufacturer’s instruction.

Helmets designed and manufactured for the particular

event of ski racing being contested are required for all
competitors and forerunners in all USSA events and
official training. Helmets must bear a CE mark and
conform to recognized and appropriate standards such as
CEH.Din 1077, ASTM F2040, SNELL S98 or RS 98. The
CE mark (pictured here) shall be affixed in a non-
removable way on the back of the helmet in a visible
location not covered by the goggle strap.

All participants in MPA races must use helmets that meet

the new FIS standards for all MPA GS competitions.

Helmets must cover the head and ears. Helmets with spoilers or edges that
stick out are not permitted. Protective features integral to the event being

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 contested, such as chin guards on SL helmets are permitted. Soft ear protection
is only permitted for helmets used in SL.

Helmet mounted cameras are not allowed on helmets in official training or

competition. The MPA does not wish for officials to disqualify or deny entry or
starts to an athlete because the athlete has personalized his/her helmet with
stickers, glitter, helmet cam mounts or other applications.

The MPA does not specify nor recommend nor make any warranties as to the
fitness for use of any particular ski helmet design or brand name. MPA
undertakes no responsibility, liability or duties to any competitor in connection
with the requirement that helmets be utilized. It is the sole responsibility of the
competitor to select an appropriate helmet for accident protection in ski racing.

Caution: Age and use affect the protective qualities of all safety helmets. Some
older helmets and any helmets that have been damaged either in a racing fall or
from other impact may no longer provide sufficient protection – even if there are
no visible indications of damage.

Anyone with questions regarding their helmet should contact the manufacturer
for any specific guidelines regarding its safety or use.

7. All coaches, including volunteers, must meet MPA Coaches' Eligibility Standards
to be working with athletes at all MPA ski meets. *Each coach must complete the
NFHS “Concussion in Sport – What You Need to Know”, “Heat Acclimatization”,
and the “Sudden Cardiac Arrest” videos that are available at the NFHS website
(www.nfhslearn.com).

8. In Nordic Skiing beginning in 2020-2021, all fluoro waxes have been banned in
MPA ski competitions.

9. In Alpine Skiing beginning in 2020-2021, wax will be restricted to be no higher

than low fluoro glide wax with an elimination of all fluoro waxes in 2021-2022.

10. Coaches meeting eligibility standards, parents, and athletes may wax skis at
meets.

ALL REGULATIONS AS DETERMINED BY THE MPA SKI COMMITTEE RELATED TO

SAFETY AND SPORTSMANSHIP SHALL BE ENFORCED IN ALL REGULAR
SEASON SKI MEETS INVOLVING MPA MEMBER SCHOOLS.

FEES
There will be no fee for ski schools due to the MPA this year without a state meet.

BONA FIDE TEAM RULE

A member of a school team is a student athlete who is regularly present for and actively
participates in team practices and competitions. Bona fide members of a school team

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are prevented from missing high school practice or competition to compete or practice
elsewhere.

* Two waivers per student athlete per sport season may be granted by the
principal on a case-by-case basis for extraordinary circumstances. (e.g. If a
student/athlete were invited to participate in a prestigious weekend event then a
waiver may be granted. If a student/athlete were invited to participate in a
nationally recognized tournament over a school vacation, then that waiver may
be granted for that activity. If a request to miss practice every Friday because
he/she is receiving specialized coaching from an outside team/coach, then a
waiver should not be granted because it violates the spirit and intent of the
rule.)

** This policy is not intended to restrict dual sport participation in schools that allow
dual participation.
*** Penalty for violation of this policy:
1st Violation Suspension from play for one game/contest
2nd Violation Removal from team for remainder of season
(Effective Date: 2019 Fall Sport Season)

*The ski committee understands that outside competition from the high school season
occurs in many MPA sponsored activities, but in skiing that outside competition occurs
during the high school season due to snow conditions. Beginning in the 2019-2020
season Alpine and Nordic skiers may access elite ski events (i.e. Eastern Cup Series
and Jr. National Biathalon) without use of a Bona Fide Team Waiver. Skiers must
receive permission from their athletic department to miss a scheduled team meet prior
to their absence.

APPROVED OUTSIDE ELITE COMPETITIONS

Alpine
USSA MARA qualifier races that high school athletes should be able to attend without
impact on their high school requirements. Any race USSA sponsored race above this
level would be included as well (Eastern Cups, NorAm's, World Cups, etc.).

DATE LOCATION NAME DESCRIPTION

Jan 18 Sunday River, ME Slalom
Jan 29 Sugarloaf, ME Super G
Feb 7 Sugarloaf, ME Giant Slalom
Feb 21 Sunday River, ME Giant Slalom
Feb 28 Shawnee Peak, ME Slalom

Nordic

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DATE LOCATION NAME DESCRIPTION NOR/BIA
Dec 20 Quarry Road, ME NENSA Eastern Cup Opener Classical 5-10K NOR
Jan 8-10 Fort Kent, ME North American Eastern Open BIA
Classical sprint / Freestyle
Jan 23-24 Sugarloaf, ME NENSA Eastern Cup 5-10K NOR
Jan 28-31 Mt Itasca, MN World Junior Trials BIA
Classical 5K-10K /
Feb 6-7 Gunstock, NH NENSA Eastern Cup Freestyle NOR
Feb 13-14 Jericho, VT North American Eastern Open BIA
Feb 20 Dublin, NH NENSA Eastern Cup Classic sprint NOR
Feb 21 Holderness, NH NENSA Eastern Cup Freestyle 5-10K NOR
Feb 27- World Youth Junior Biathlon
Mar 7 Obertilliach, Austria Championships BIA
Mar 25-28 W Yellowstone, MT US Biathlon Championships BIA

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 ALPINE SKI CLASSIFICATION
2019-2021
CLASS A CLASS B
600+ 0-599

1. Bangor*, 1202 1. Gray-NG, 596

2. Bonny Eagle*, 1094 (B) 2. Leavitt, 551
3. Oxford Hills, 1021 3. Lake Region, 535
4. Edward Little, 998 4. Presque Isle, 527
5. Windham, 941 5. Cape Elizabeth, 514
6. Gorham/Massabesic, 875 (B) 6. Yarmouth, 509
7. Marshwood, 784 7. Caribou, 491
8. Skowhegan, 782 8. John Bapst, 462
9. Portland*, 757 (G) 9. Spruce Mountain, 402
10. Hampden, 770 10. Mountain Valley, 375
11. Biddeford*, 764 (B) 11. Maranacook, 361
12. Freeport/Brunswick, 756 (G) 12. Fort Kent, 252
13. Kennebunk, 717 13. Mt. Abram, 208
14. Falmouth/Waynflete, 747(B),710 (G) 14. Telstar, 199
15. Camden Hills, 693 15. St. Dominic*, 162 (G)
16. Brewer*, 672 (G) 16. Madawaska*, 153 (B)
17. Mt. Blue, 666 17. Central Aroostook, 133 (B)
18. Greely, 638 18. Greenville, 82
19. Gardiner*, 622 19. Wisdom*, 67 (B)
20. Fryeburg^^, 575 20. Rangeley, 66
21. Freeport, 524 (B)
22. Oceanside*, 474 (B)
23. Wells*, 422 (B)
24. Cheverus^^, 394
25. Orono*, 338 (G)
26. Traip*, 255 (B)
27. Islesboro*, 29 (B)

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 NORDIC SKI CLASSIFICATION
2019-2021
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C

600+ 400-599 0-399

1. Cheverus/Deering/ 1. Gray-NG, 596 (B) 1. Orono, 338

Portland/, 1487 (B)/ 2. York, 553 2. Fort Kent/Wisdom, 294
1457 (G) 3. Presque Isle, 527 3. Waynflete, 267
2. Bangor*, 1202 (B) 4. Freeport, 525 4. Winthrop*, 231 (G)
3. Oxford Hills, 1021 5. Cape Elizabeth*, 514 5. Monmouth, 222 (B)
4. Edward Little, 998 (B) 6. Yarmouth, 509 6. Dirigo, 219
5. Marshwood*, 784 (G) 7. Caribou, 491 7. Mt. Abram, 208
6. Brunswick*, 714 8. Spruce Mountain, 402 8. Madawaska, 153
7. Falmouth, 710 9. Maranacook^^, 361 9. MSSM, 142
8. Mt. Ararat, 709 (G) 10. Maine Coast Waldorf^^, 10. Ashland, 89
9. Camden Hills, 693 65
10. Mt. Blue, 666
11. Greely, 638
12. Fryeburg^^, 575
13. Leavitt^^, 551
14. Oceanside*, 474 (B)
15. St. Dominic*, 162 (B)

*Denotes Individuals
^^Applied to Higher Classification