Racing

Come to Mt. Southington for the Monday night races!

Racing with the New Haven Ski Club

Whether you're a seasoned expert racer or an intermediate recreational skier, try racing with the club on Monday nights.

Why Race?

  • It's fun and exhilarating!
  • Join a team competition and compete in your age class.
  • Sharpen your skills.
  • Socialize with other club members and other ski enthusiasts.
  • Chow on some free pizza après ski.

2025-26 Race Schedule

  • December 1, 2025
    Pizza Party, 6:30 in the Mountain Room.
    Get some free pizza, get your Perm #, bib and RFID card, talk about racing, have an adult beverage.
  • December 15, 2025
  • December 22, 2025
  • December 29, 2025 CANCELED!
  • January 5, 2026
  • January 12, 2026
  • January 19, 2026
  • January 26, 2026 CANCELED!
  • February 2, 2026
  • February 9, 2026 (makeup date 1)
  • February 16, 2026 (makeup date 2)

Questions


  • What's this race series all about?

    Mt. Southington hosts a weekly series of eight Giant Slalom (GS) races for the Connecticut Ski Council (CSC) on Monday nights starting in mid-December and ending in February. This series is open to all members of a CSC club (the NHSC is one) who are at least 18 years old. Each race night, all participants race through a GS course, and may take one or two runs. Your best time is your time for the night. You'll participate in a team competition and a competition in your age-gender class.

  • What's this going to cost me?

    Your only cost is for each race that you want to participate in. This is $40 per race for most people, with discounts for seniors and season pass holders. For new racers: your first-ever race night for the NHSC is free!

  • What do I have to commit to?

    Nothing! You can show up for as many races as you want. If you decide it's not your thing, you have no obligation to the club or anyone else to show up for any more races.

  • I have no idea how to race. Is there any way to practice?

    Yes! On every Monday night that we race, Mount Southington provides a timed, practice NASTAR course that you may ski through for no additional cost. On Sunday afternoons and Thursday nights, starting in early January, Ski Sundown sets up a NASTAR GS race course that is free to use as much as you want (with the purchase of a lift ticket).

  • Is it ok if I don't ski fast?

    Yes! This race is for everyone who's an intermediate and above, and it's ok to be cautious. No matter what your times are, you'll score points for yourself and the club if you complete a clean run. Plus, you'll enjoy a fun night of skiing.

  • What about gear? Do I have to wear a race suit?

    Many racers choose to wear a race suit but that's optional. The only requirement apart from skis is a helmet. The best ski equipment for you is the equipment you are most comfortable with. Make sure your skis are waxed and sharpened, and you'll be fine. Ask our veteran racers for advice on gear upgrades appropriate to your skill level.

  • Can I race on a snowboard?

    You sure can! Since snowboarders have such a disadvantage against skiers, they have their own race class. You will only be racing against other snowboarders for the individual competitions.

  • How do I get in on this?

    Detailed instructions are below but here are the basic steps:
    1. All club members are eligible. Pay your dues to join the club for the season.
    2. Get a NASTAR number, good for life. It's free and easy to get one.
    3. Get a registration number (we call it your Perm number), good for life. Also free and easy to get.
    4. Create an account on the Mt. Southington website. This is where you will register for each individual race.
    5. Get an RFID card, required to ride the lifts.
    6. Get a numbered bib.
    7. Before each race, register and pay on line.
    8. Come to the race!

  • Where do I change into and out of my ski gear?

    Mt. Southington's Mountain Room is where all racers gather to socialize, eat some pizza, drink adult beverages, and change into/ out of our gear.

  • What time does the race start? When should I arrive?

    The Race Ticket Window opens at 5:30, and racers will take their first runs starting at around 7:30. Since you might be the first racer of the night, you should arrive no later than 7:00, and preferably 5:30-6:30 if you want to get any warm up runs in.

  • How do the subsidies work?

    Your first-ever race for the club is fully reimbursed. You'll get a check at the end of the race season.

  • Does the club subsidize racers who are not first-timers?

    The NHSC began subsidizing a small portion of the race fees for all race team members for the 2020-21 race season, in addition to reimbursing the entire fee for the first race for new team members. For various reasons, the club decided to discontinue the partial reimbursement of the race fees for non-first timers ahead of the 2025-26 race season.

Join the Club

  • You must be a member of any CSC club to be eligible for this race series. The New Haven Ski Club is in the CSC, so your membership in the NHSC makes you eligible.
  • Click here for instructions on how to join the NHSC.

Get Your NASTAR ID

  • If you have ever raced a NASTAR course you may already have a NASTAR ID. Your NASTAR ID is good for life so if you have one already you do not need to get another one. If you are unsure you can search the NASTAR website or contact customer service.
  • If you have raced for the NHSC before but don't know what your NASTAR ID is, do not create a new NASTAR ID! Send an email to racing at newhavenskiclub dot com.
  • If you do not have a NASTAR ID, click here to set up your NASTAR account.
  • Most of this form is self explanatory but the most important things to get right here are your name, gender (yes, some people get this wrong!), and birth date. Other things:
    • You do not have to choose a Family/ Friends team. You can if you want.
    • For Club Team, select New Haven Ski Club.
    • For Resort Team, select Mount Southington.
    • They may ask a question at the bottom of the form like "To prove you are a real person, please fill in the missing medal:" The medals, in order, are Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum.
  • You will get a NASTAR ID when you complete your registration. This will be the first three letters of your last name followed by a 3 or 4 digit number. This ID is good for life!

Get a Perm Number

  • Next, you have to get your name into the race administrator's database.
  • If you have raced in the Monday night series any time since 2010, you already have a Perm number. If you have a Perm number but don't know what it is, send an email to racing at newhavenskiclub dot com.
  • If you do not have a Perm number, you can get one at the Pizza Party prior to the first race of the season, or send an email with the following information. All information is kept confidential with the race administrator and not shared with any other racer.
    • Your first and last name. Match whatever you provided in your membership form. This name will be shown on the race reports available to all racers.
    • Your date of birth. This will determine which age/ gender class you will be competing in.
    • Your gender. We only use male or female to place racers in an age/ gender class.
    • Are you a ski racer or snowboard racer? Please pick one only. You may switch from one year to the next but may only race as a skier or snowboarder within one season.
    • Your NASTAR ID
    • Your preferred email address
    • Your mailing address
    • Your phone number
  • Cut and paste this into your email:



  • Send that email to racing at newhavenskiclub dot com.
  • Usually the race admininstrator processes Perm # requests quickly. You will get your Perm number by email.

Create a Mount Southington Account

  • Click here to set up your Mount Southington account. Remember your password!
  • You will use this account to register and pay for each individual race. Race registration may not be done in person.
  • You must register and pay for each race on line, no later than 2:00 pm on the day of the race.

Get an RFID Card and Bib

  • An RFID Card (one time $5 fee) is required to ride the lifts each race night. If you don't already have one you may puchase one at the Pizza Party prior to the first race of the season, or get one at the Race Window when you arrive for your first race.
  • You'll get a numbered bib at the Pizza Party prior to the first race of the season or from the Race Window when you arrive for your first race. You keep your bib for the whole season and turn it in at the last race. If you are not at the last race you must turn it in to the NHSC shortly after the end of the season.
  • Bibs in the 200s are for women of all ages, all snowboard racers, and men 65 and over. Bibs under 100 are for all men 18-64. There are two courses, one for bibs in the 200s (skier's right) and one for bibs under 100 (skier's left). We race in bib order, and the first bib to race for the night is chosen at random. Be aware of the starting bib number and be ready to line up well ahead of time.