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NASTAR

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ABOUT NASTAR

NASTAR stands for NAtional STAndard Race and is the largest public grassroots ski racing program in the world. Founded in 1968, NASTAR gives recreational racers an opportunity to compete and compare their scores to friends and family regardless of when and where they race using the NASTAR handicap system.

NASTAR was developed by SKI Magazine in 1968 and now boasts more than 100,000 races at over 100 resorts around the country.  Racers are scored with a handicap system that provides participants with a tangible number, or handicap, that represents their ability against U.S. Ski Team athletes and pacesetters. 

Today, NASTAR is operated by U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association. Through this association with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard and U.S. Ski Team, NASTAR is bringing greater awareness to the sport and value to the industry while motivating participants of all ages to get involved in ski racing.

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Ski Run: Wolf Ridge
Registration: in the Ski/Tech Shop 12:30p to 1:30p
Race Start time: 1:30p to 3:30p
Award Medals: approx. 4:00pm in the Tech Shop
Cost: $15 for 3 race runs
$25 for Unlimited race runs
Par Time: 19.52

 

Mount Kato NASTAR Races | Family Fun Races

Race DateRegistrationRace TimeRace CourseResults
January, 8thMount Kato Learning Center | 12:30pm – 1:30pm1:30pm – 3:30pmWolf Ridge
January, 15thMount Kato Learning Center | 12:30pm – 1:30pm1:30pm – 3:30pmWolf Ridge
January, 22ndMount Kato Learning Center | 12:30pm – 1:30pm1:30pm – 3:30pmWolf Ridge
January, 29thMount Kato Learning Center | CANCELLED CANCELLEDWolf Ridge
February, 5thMount Kato Learning Center | 12:30pm – 1:30pm1:30pm – 3:30pmWolf Ridge 
February, 12thMount Kato Learning Center | 12:30pm – 1:30pm1:30pm – 3:30pmWolf Ridge
February, 19thMount Kato Learning Center | 12:30pm – 1:30pm1:30pm – 3:30pmWolf Ridge 
February, 26thMount Kato Learning Center | 12:30pm – 1:30pm 1:30pm – 3:30pm Wolf Ridge  

Midwest Race League

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An adult recreational series geared for people of any ability. Thursday Night League is for adults age 18 and older with teams of up to 10 racers. No racing experience is necessary, but you must be able to ski or snowboard. 

League Schedule

League races begin January 5 and end on February 23. The first night starts at 6:30pm with an organizational meeting, followed by the race at 7:00pm. All 7 races will count towards league awards and championship placement. The last week also consists of race league awards and final registration for the championship race.

MRL Race Registration Fee

Age 18 & Older $115 by Nov. 30th then $130 after

For Information On Mount Kato’s NASTAR Race Program For All Ages:

NASTAR Info.

Race DatesStart Times
January 5thMeeting At 6:00 | Registration | Practice Night
January 12thRace Starts At 7:00 pm
January 19thRace Starts At 7:00 pm
January 26thRace Starts At 7:00 pm
February 2thRace Starts At 7:00 pm
February 9thRaces Start At 7:00 pm 
February 16thRaces Start At 7:00 pm 
February 23thRaces Start At 7:00 pm | Awards Following Race

Current Results

2023 | Mount Kato Midwest Race League| Results

TeamWK1WK2WK3WK4WK5WK6WK7Total
Dave‘s Team51.751.8049.8452.32  205.66
Midwest Regime50.4751.8641.4553.66197.44
Thirsty Beavers45.2145.1745.1636.79172.33
Nooobs35.2140.0334.5843.87153.69
Turtle Grand Prix27.1940.2130.2229.29126.91
The Gnar-Whals21.6436.0926.8436.28120.85
Buddies19.9844.7127.3220.99113.00
Fast & Hard18.0520.4720.0519.1777.74

Past Results

2022 | Mount Kato Midwest Race League| Results

TeamWK1WK2WK3WK4WK5WK6WK7Total
Ubangi’s58.2156.8950.6355.4551.7558.23  54.54385.70
Midwest Regime50.1940.0948.0447.1752.4346.8646.90331.68
Nooobs45.5337.6630.8442.8837.5241.5643.99279.98
Thirsty Beavers44.7129.2437.0137.9744.6445.9840.30279.85
Nicollet Bike & Ski45.3540.4934.5737.4939.8639.5238.98276.26
Buddies42.7642.6628.0825.0244.8744.7639.68267.83
Turtle Grand Prix32.4822.8320.2725.6026.4438.5034.62200.74
Fast & Hard26.445.1521.06DNS24.7326.077.42110.87

2021 | Mount Kato Midwest Race League | Results

TeamWK1WK2WK3WK4WK5WK6WK7Total
Midwest Regime 45.18  49.48 50.06 56.63 53.08   201.35
We Ain’t Bad 43.73 50.2 53.63 39.96 49.79   187.52
Thirsty Beavers  43.57 44.12  39.71 47.32 41.29   174.72
Nicollet Bike & Ski 35.91 41.31 30.18 42.32 44.5   149.72
Mangy Bastards  18.09 33.09 40.37 36.58 47.79   128.13
Buddies 19.27  19.86 23.7323.73  28.16   125.49
Nooobs 19.19 10.89 22.71 20.69 29.46  112.82 

2020 | Mount Kato Midwest Race League | Results

TeamWK1WK2WK3WK4WK5WK6WK7Total
Midwest Regime  53.86 56.2 51.86 54.46 54.88 50.08 54.88376.22
We Ain’t Bad 44.61 47.71 41.3251.26 46.19 50.80 51.00332.89
Mangy Bastards 47.87  27.64 40.4847.02  46.75 32.65 48.43 290.84
Nicollet Bike & Ski 36.15  41.33 37.66 36.40 38.9043.64  34.53 268.61
 Nooobs 34.95 35.19 36.24 38.70 39.49 33.69 37.93256.19
Thirsty Beavers 34.10 43.53 40.30 29.71 26.2128.95 38.20 241.00
Buddies 9.21 34.46 13.74 22.58 31.66 DNS 22.61  134.26
Turtle Grand Prix5.36 17.58 13.84 15.31 20.03 20.75 17.59 110.46

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7

 


2019 | Mount Kato Midwest Race League | Results

Team Points

Team WK 1WK 2WK 3WK 4WK 5WK 6WK 7Total
Mount Kato | Race League         
Midwest Regime 40.63 40.96 52.62 43.95 46.36 31.99 25.6250.12
We Ain’t Bad 39.2840.927.2935.6138.8350.5754.74236.65
Mangy Bastards 32.61 37.101 42.85 35.64 40.13 35.05 38.12226.451
Nooobs 26.531.69 28.89 33.25 40.2429.00  31.34191.91
Buddies 30.66 25.61 4.16 11.55 13.25 15.52 18.61 103.84
Rapid Butts 10.75 18.812.61  17.94 20.05 19.55 21.6191.77

Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5

2018 | Mount Kato Midwest Race League | Results

Team Points

TeamRace 1Race 2Race 3Race 4Race 5Race 6Race 7Total
Midwest Regime45.7656.5458.67 51.48 42.24 52.12 306.81
Ubangee Death Squad37.151.2244.1141.67  51.15 50.17  275.42
Rapid Butt22.6732.9433.4137.52 21.16 26.73  178.51
Buddies23.1418.2918.83 29.03 40.30 35.48   165.07

Race 1Race 2Race 3Race 4Race 5Race 6

FOUR° Alpine Ski Team

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Freestyle Development Team

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Mount Kato Park Team

Snowboarders & Skiers Ages 8 to 18

Kids love to play on boards and skis weather fast or slow, forward or backward, grinding or jumping. The Mount Kato Park Team provides an environment where kids can learn and develop these skills in a safe, guided environment. Freestyle is a combination of riding and skiing with acrobatics. Where individuals can challenge themselves and the slopes over jumps, rails and boxes.  Safety and skill development go hand in hand as participants will learn park etiquette with basic skills while building their range of tricks. Practices are designed to be challenging and fun while helping each individual develop his or her athletic skills and confidence. This program will consist of seven practices plus four competitions with other freestyle teams. additional practices maybe available based on interest.

Sundays Only Before November 30th$225
Sundays Only After November 30th$240
Tuesdays & Sundays Before November 30th$325
Tuesdays & Sundays After November 30th$340
Register Online

 

Practice Schedule | Sundays 12:30p to 3:30p

All practices and competitions are Sundays starting in mid-December. Local practice will be held from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm each Sunday.

2023 Mount Kato Freestyle Development Team Schedule

JANUARY

Sun. 8th12:30-3:30 Practice
Sun. 8th4:00-5:00 Parent, Athlete Meeting
Tues. 10th 6:00 – 7:30 Practice
Sun. 15th 12:30 – 3:30 Practice
Tues. 17th 6:00 – 7:30 Practice
Sun. 22nd 8:30 Competition Day – Trollhaugen
Tues. 24th 6:00 – 7:30 Practice
Sun . 29th 12:30 – 3:30 Practice
Tues. 31st 6:00 – 7:30 Practice

FEBRUARY

Sun. 5th 8:30 Competition Day – Buck Hill
Tues. 7th 6:00 – 7:30 Practice
Sun. 12th 12:30 – 3:30 Practice
Tues. 14th 6:00 – 7:30 Practice
Sun. 19th 12:30 – 3:30 Practice
Tues. 21st 6:00 – 7:30 Practice
Sun. 26th 8:30 Competition Day – Wild Mountain

Freestyle D-Team Handbook

Racing Development Team

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Giving young skiers and ski racers an opportunity to develop and improve their skills through participation in a quality program that emphasizes safety, fun and skill development. Our developmental team program challenges each athlete to do their best while maintaining the enjoyment of skiing. The skills gained through this program can help individuals build a healthy active lifestyle while participating in a life long sport.

9 week program for the 7-18 year old (age as of Sept. 1st).

Starts in December. Racers must be able to ride the ski lift unassisted.
Lift Tickets and Rentals not included.

Program Hours 
Ages 7-18 Saturday ONLY purchased by Nov 30th. Sat. 10:00 am -12:00 pm & 1:00 pm -3 :00 pm$325
Ages 7-18 with three practices purchased by Nov 30th.  Tues. & Thurs. 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm & Sat. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm -3 :00 pm$425  
Register Online

Volunteering

The success of the Mankato D-Team is dependent upon a volunteer community.

The Mankato D-Team, Mount Kato home race and Family Fun Races are all worked by volunteers. Volunteer sign-ups are managed through the Shutterfly site.

Practice

Practices Days

Tuesday & Thursday (if registered for weekdays)

6:00 – 7:30 pm practice

Saturday

10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm  practice

2022-2023 Schedule

DECEMBER
Sat. 10thPractice 10:00-12:00 & 11:00-3:00 
Sat. 10th9:00am Parent /Racer Meeting – All should attend (coaching staff, policies, etc.)
Sat. 17thPractice 10:00-12:00 & l:00-3:00
Tues.-Thurs.December 27, 28, 29 XMAS Camp in conjunction with 4 Degrees

JANUARY
Tue. 3rd 6:00 – 7:30
Thur. 5th 6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 7th RACE at Welch Village (Limited participation/ Alternate practice for those not racing)
Sun. 8th NASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
Tue. 10th 6:00 – 7:30
Thur. 12th 6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 14th Practice 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00
Sun. 15th NASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
Tues. 17th 6:00 – 7:30
Thur. 19th 6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 21st RACE at Wild Mountain
Sun. 22nd NASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
Tue. 24th6:00 – 7:30
Thur. 26th6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 28thPractice 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00
Sun. 29th NASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
Tues. 31st 6:00 – 7:30
FEBRUARY
Thur. 2nd 6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 4th RACE at Powder Ridge
Sun. 5th NASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
Tue. 7th 6:00 – 7:30
Thurs. 9th 6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 11thPractice 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00
Sun. 12th NASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
Tue. 14th 6:00 – 7:30
Thurs. 16th 6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 18th Practice 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00
Sun. 19th NASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
Tue. 21st6:00 – 7:30
Thur. 23rd6:00 – 7:30
Sat. 25thRACE at Mount Kato
Sun. 26thNASTAR 1:30-3:00 (Separate Race Fee)
End of Season Banquet
(Picture Day TBA)

Practice Expectations

Race Days

Typical Race Day Schedule

8:30 amCheck -in at registration Purchase lift ticket
9:00 amMeet with coaches & inspect slalom course
10 :00 amTwo slalom runs
LunchAfter both slalom runs complete
1 2:30 pmMeet with coaches & inspect giant slalom course
1:00 pmTwo giant slalom runs
4:00 pmAward ceremony . Please stay if you can to support your team mates

What to Bring on Race Day 

  • Helmet & Goggles
  • Skis
  • Boots
  • Poles
  • Jacket & Snow pants
  • Gloves/ Mittens & Neck Gator
  • Safety pins or duct tape for attaching race number
  • Team Race Bib (optional)
  • GS suit (optional)
  • Hand & foot warmers
  • Camera/ Video Camera (optional)
  • Lunch or money for lunch

Ski racing is a winter weather sport. It is rare that a race is cancelled, so plan accordingly.

 

Keeping In Touch

The D-Team’s Shutterfly site will be the main source of communication for team members . All parents need to sign up!

If you have a Shutterfly account, sign in with the account login .

If you do not have a Shutterfly account, you will need to create an account to sign in.

When requesting membership, please indicate your child’s name.

After membership acknowledgement…
(this may take 1-2 days)

  1. Click on Roster tab
  2. Enter information for your participant on the D-Team

mtkatodteam.shutterfly.com

 

Email:

mountkatodteam@gmail.com