Overview

Mid-Atlantic Masters hopes to encourage participation in ski racing by younger adults by removing one of the most common barriers to entry--cost. For the 2025-2026 season, we are introducing a new Next Gen Masters Kick Start Program that helps reduce the cost to participate in Mid-Atlantic Masters Events. This program has limited availability, so don't miss out!

You can find the full program information at this link!

Here's how the Young Racer Program works:

• After purchasing a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Masters Membership, Young Racer Program participants will save $36 per Mid-Atlantic hosted race for your first 4 races in the 2025-2026 season, essentially paying for your USSS membership over four races. 
• Mid-Atlantic Masters will waive our membership fee ($30) for Young Racer Program participants, which makes you eligible for end of season scoring.
• If you are a young racer who is looking to share transportation to races or lodging, we also maintain a spreadsheet for Mid-Atlantic racers that lists people who are looking to share transportation and/or lodging for each race weekend. All Next Gen Masters Kick Start Program participants are encouraged to use the transportation and lodging matchmaking spreadsheet! We will share the link to the spreadsheet with all program participants and Mid-Atlantic Masters members. 

This is a $174 savings, or the cost of your USSS Masters Membership AND your Mid-Atlantic Masters Membership! 

Eligibility

• The Next Gen Masters Kick Start Program is open to male and female class 1 and class 2 racers (ages 18-34), who are participating in their first season with Mid-Atlantic Masters. 
• Next Gen Masters Kick Start Program participants need to purchase a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Masters Membership. 
• Next Gen Masters Kick Start benefits only apply to races hosted by Mid-Atlantic Masters. We encourage you to attend races hosted by our sister race series (e.g. New York Masters, New England Masters, etc), but we are unable to extend Next Gen Masters Kick Start Program benefits for races that are not hosted by Mid-Atlantic Masters. Sometimes we jointly-score races that are hosted by other race series; however, since Mid-Atlantic Masters does not host those races, any jointly-scored races on our seasonal schedule are not eligible for Next Gen Masters Kick Start Program benefits.

How to Participate

1. Reach out to us at [email protected], share your name and age, and let us know that you would like to participate in the Young Racer Program.
2. Purchase a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Masters Membership. Instructions here. 
   • Note: If you are ages 18-24 and do not plan to participate in Regional or National events, you can purchase the lower-cost U.S. Ski & Snowboard Non-Scored Athlete Membership. Be aware that you will be required to complete Safe Sport training if you select this membership type. Racers holding the Non-Scored Athlete Membership will receive a $25 discount on their first 4 races with Mid-Atlantic Masters, in a single season. 
3. Sign up for races on Admin Ski Racing. We will automatically discount your first four races.
4. Ski fast and have a blast! We can't wait to see you on the slopes.