[FWM News] Membership packages are in the mail

[Far West Masters news]

For those of you who weren't at the Mammoth races last weekend and were 
given your new bibs on-site, all remaining membership packages for new 
and renewing members were sent out this week by membership VP Marcie 
Pettigrew, so you should be receiving any day now.  If you haven't 
renewed yet, please get your membership form and dues in to Marcie so 
she can update your records and get you your new bib for this season.

With everyone getting new bibs this season (thanks to our new bib 
sponsors: Reno Mountain Sports, Lausmann Lumber, and Skier's Edge), 
race day checkin is particularly important so we can ensure all 
competitors are correctly entered on the start list and wearing the 
correct bib.  You always need to check in each day, as there may be 
announcements about the day's schedule that competitors need to be 
aware of.

Don't forget the pre-holiday SL / SL race weekend coming up a week from 
now on Dec. 18-19 at Squaw Valley.  Take advantage of our new online 
race registration at http://SkiRaceReg.com - it makes race entries much 
easier!!  Contact raceadmin at farwestmasters.org if you have questions or 
need assistance in activating your account.


Membership Packages
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REMINDER: WE HAVE NEW BIBS THIS YEAR! 

We have new sponsors this year and our bib colors and design have 
changed. Some of you will retain your old number, while others will be 
getting new numbers. Just a reminder, the old bibs will no longer be 
accepted for races. (You do not have to return your old bib, but it can 
no longer be used.) If you have not renewed your membership, you will 
be assigned a temporary bib for the next race you enter.

To all who have sent in their membership renewals and did not pick up 
their bib last weekend at the Mammmoth opening weekend races, 
membership VP Marcie Pettigrew mailed your membership package this week 
to your address on record per your membership application. Please be on 
the look out for your packet, if you have any questions contact Marcie 
at membership at farwestmasters.org.

Race Day Checkin Reminder
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Just a reminder: yes, you DO need to check in at registration on race 
day!!! Even if you are at your home area and don't need to purchase a 
racer lift ticket, you need to check in to verify that you are 
correctly entered on the start list and to find out about any 
adjustments in the planned race day schedule. It's your responsibility 
as a competitor to check the schedule and announcements, as the race 
organizer and jury may need to adjust the day's plans for weather or 
other unexpected conditions.

With everyone getting new bibs this season, it's important to verify 
that the your bib number on the start list corresponds with the bib you 
have. (If you still haven't renewed your membership, do it BEFORE race 
day, otherwise we can't have your new bib available for you and you 
will need to race wearing the temporary bib number that is assigned 
when the entry list is prepared the day before the race.) When a racer 
arrives at the starting gate with the wrong bib, it makes it more 
difficult for the race crew to run the race and ensure accurate times 
for all competitors. Help them do their job by doing your part - be on 
time for your start and ensure you are wearing the correct bib.