SOUTHERN OREGON SKI EDUCATION FOUNDATION
SOSEF is a member of the Oregon Interscholastic Ski Racing Association (OISRA), which is the statewide governing body of High School Alpine Ski Racing. OISRA was organized in 1961 to govern and standardize competition in High School Alpine Ski Racing. Welcome to the Southern Oregon League. Welcome to Ski Racing.
Skier Tips
General guidelines for skiers.
Helmet Rules
All skiers must wear standardized safety equipment.
General Guide
Enhance your understanding of our program.
League Information
Schedule for 2023-2024 Racing Season
Parent/Athlete Registration for All Athletes
October 4-7pm
North Medford High School
Training
Dryland Conditioning starts Oct 30
On Snow Training starts (weather dependant) Dec 9
Holiday Camp Dec 16-29
Races
GS Race Jan 5
Slalom Race Jan 6
GS Race Jan 19
Slalom Race Jan 20
GS Race Feb 2
Slalom Race Feb 3
GS Race Feb 16
Slalom Race Feb 17
State Race (Mt. Bachelor) March 5-7
Training
Skiing is a very unique sport with various challenges regarding participation in training and events. We believe in building character through athletics not only by teaching individuals techniques and skills, with physical training, but also with the team participation towards a common goal. We understand that our athletes have other interests and obligations. We find it important that our athletes make a commitment of at least some minimum requirements in the participation of team training and events. Let’s ski!
Dry Land Training
Starting at the end of October, athletes must participate at least two days a week. Exceptions may include the participation of other outside sports as agreed upon with the coaches. Athletes or parents must communicate to the Head Coach if he/she must be excused from training. Training days depend on school and will be announced.
On Snow Training
Once the mountain is open and there is enough snow to train on, athletes are required to train on Thursday nights, Saturdays and Sundays with the team and coaches. If the athlete also skis on the local USSA club team, he/she must train at least one of those days with the high school team. Any other exceptions or excuses for non participation must be communicated ahead of time with the Head Coach.
State Race
Location
The location of State Race varies year-to-year.
2024
Mt. Bachelor Bend, OR | March 5-7
Travel and event coordination will be communicated to all athletes and parents.
Qualification Process
Athletes must participate (pass through the starting wand) in at least two of the discipline races, either Slalom of Giant Slalom, and accumulate enough points at the respective disciplines to qualify for the State championships either as an individual or as a team member. Just because a team qualifies does not mean they can insert a “ringer” such as a club racer, who did not attend or accumulate enough points to qualify. The number of teams and individuals qualifying for State Championships will depend upon how many we have participating to begin with according to OISRA rules.