Empire State Games Ski-O Standings

Listed in a class you didn't expect? Listed in several different classes? Didn't get the number of points you expected? Listed as DNF (marked as "-") when you completed a course? Not listed as ESG qualified even though you've completed enough races? Make sure you are aware of the qualifying rules! In particular:

• Points are awarded based on the order of finish within a class, on the designated course for the class.
• If you are eligible for an age class assigned to the course you skied, you will receive points in that class. (e.g. a Masters skier who skis the Open course will receive points in the Open class) If you are eligible for more than one of the age classes assigned to the course you ski, you must make sure that the class in which you wish to earn points is correctly recorded.
• If you are not eligible for any age classes assigned to the course you skied, it will be treated as a DNF even if you completed the course. This counts as one of the "starts" needed to qualify; you must complete one additional course in the age class in which you wish to qualify for the Games.
• Points earned in different classes are not combined. Bonus points are only awarded for completing 3+ races in the same class; races are not added across classes for the purpose of computing bonus points.
• To qualify for the Empire State Games, you must complete at least one ski-O in the age class in which you intend to compete at the Games and start at least one other ski-O (in any age class).
• Finishing a foot-O designated as an ESG qualifier counts as a "start"; no points will be awarded, and you must still complete at least one ski-O in the age class in which you intend to compete at the Games in order to qualify.
• You must be a member of NYSSRA, a USOF-chartered NY-based orienteering club (e.g. AOK, BFLO, CNYO, EMPO, HVO, ROC), or the US or Canadian orienteering federations (USOF or COF) to qualify for ESGs.

Have corrections, additional information (such as club affiliation), or questions about the standings? Contact bridgeman at hws dot edu.

If you have qualified and intend to compete, you must notify Eric Hamilton (ejh dot bkh at juno dot com or 67 Pico Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065) by Saturday, February 9. Petitions to compete in the ESGs if you have not qualified (e.g. due to event cancellations) are also due to Eric Hamilton by February 9.

(last updated 2/11 11:45pm EST)

last updated: --Tue Feb 12 2008 12:03:31 AM EST--