THe WOrLd’S LONGeST SkI raCe
Friday, 27th and Saturday, 28th January 2017
Programme
Saturday, 28th January 2017
Friday, 27th January 2017
From 07:00 am until 07:45 am issuing of the bib numbers
(lower terminus Millennium-Express)
09:00 am – 7:00 pm: Issuing of bib numbers
(race office at the lower terminus of the
Millennium-Express)
From 07:00 am: 1st uphill ride with the Millennium-Express
to the Kofel Center Madritschen. Downhill via piste
no. 45 and 40 to the Gartnerkofel chairlift.
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: route inspection (last admission 2:00 pm)
Followed by: Après Ski Party with starting number draw, (finish area Millennium-Express
5 starting places in the first starting group are drawn among the attendees)
From 07:30 am: 2nd uphill ride to the start with the Gartnerkofel
chairlift. Ascent to the “Trögl-Parkplatz“ car park at Nassfeld by own car also possible.
Approx. 12:30 pm: Winners‘ ceremony in the finish area
08:45 am: Start of the world’s longest ski race
(upper terminus Gartnerkofel chairlift)
From 09:15 am: the first participants reach the finish area.
11:00 am: end of scoring
Approx. 12:30 pm: Winners‘ ceremony in the finish area
Registration & info: www.schlagdasass.at
Registration and terms and conditions
Participation / Terms and conditions
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A total of 800 start numbers will be issued.
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Participants in the race must be aged 16 and older.
Parents are liable for their children if they are under the age of 18.
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Normal skiwear, no race suit, wearing a helmet is mandatory, alpine skis,
no snowboard, back protector recommended.
Scores/Starting groups
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Groups of 20 starters each start in 2-minute intervals. Subject to change!
Starting sequence after “Armin and Friends“ is arranged according to the
results of 2015 and 2016 (the better result counts). 5 new participants
are added to each starting group in a draw. From the attendees of the Après
Ski Party, 5 participants joining the first starting group are selected in a draw.
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Separate individual ranking for ladies and gentlemen.
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Team ranking: a team consists of 4-6 participants, at least one of them a lady.
The times of the 4 fastest are added up, whereby at least one lady must be
included in the scores.
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Country ranking: The scores of the fastest participants from each country
are evaluated separately. (A designated ranking by federal state applies to
participants from Austria)
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Average time: To establish the average time, all times of the individual rankings will be used. The average time is calculated from the fastest and slowest
time, regardless whether the time is from the men or women ranking.
The prize is awarded to only one winner. If, contrary to expectations, several
participants achieve an identical average time, then the winner will be
established by draw. If the average time is not achieved, then the participant with the least difference to the average time wins.
Registration
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Simply complete the registration form on www.schlagdasass.at.
(Only registrations completed online can be accepted)
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Sign the terms and conditions separately, scan them in and send to
[email protected].
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A form must be complete and signed by every participant (also when registe ring as a team). The signed terms and conditions are only valid for one person.
Closing of entries:
Route inspection:
Friday, 27th January 2017, inspection of all 9 downhill runs from
12:00 pm until 3:00 pm. The pistes will not be closed.
Skiing under race-like conditions is not permitted on the route during
operating times and leads to disqualification.
Race track:
 The race leads across 9 main pistes and therefore through the entire
ski resort. Downhill runs and lift rides will be included.
Direction gates must be crossed on closed pistes.
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Route distance: 25.6 km, difference in altitude: 6.400 m
Start:
 8:45 am at the upper terminus Gartnerkofel chairlift.
The ascent by Millennium Express is possible from 07:00 am.
Finish:
 Lower terminus of the Millennium Express, Tröpolach.
Time recording:
 Chip time recording: “gross time“ for downhill runs and lift rides.
(all lift rides and downhill runs are counted.)
Score finish/Returning the time recording chip:
11:00 am – The time recording chip must be returned immediately
after reaching the finish area. The deposit will then be refunded.
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The voucher for refreshments can be redeemed directly in the finish area.
Start:
 8:45 am at the upper terminus Gartnerkofel chairlift.
The ascent by Millennium Express is possible from 07:00 am.
Finish:
 Lower terminus of the Millennium Express, Tröpolach.
Time recording:
 Chip time recording: “gross time“ for downhill runs and lift rides.
(all lift rides and downhill runs are counted.)
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Monday, 23 January 2017 at 5:00 pm.
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Later entries not acceptable.
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Score finish/Returning the time recording chip:
Entry fee:
11:00 am – The time recording chip must be returned immediately
after reaching the finish area. The deposit will then be refunded.
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The voucher for refreshments can be redeemed directly in the finish area.
in the finish area, A voucher for a discounted day ticket
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The bib number signed by Armin Assinger is also a souvenir for the participants.
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A deposit of € 25 for the time recording chip applies.
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Payment of the entry fee including deposit for the chip is charged a
utomatically when registering online!
Prizes:
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Individual starter € 44
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Team starter € 41 / person
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Entry fee includes: fee for participation, time recording, refreshment
Ski pass:
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A valid ski pass is required for the participation in the race.
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Discounted day tickets for Friday or Saturday € 39 each.
The voucher for the discounted day ticket is included in the participant kit,
available at the bib number issuing office.
Bib number issuing:
 Friday, 27th January 2017 from 09.00 am until 7:00 pm at the race office at the lower terminus of the Millennium Express. 5 starting numbers for the first starting group are drawn among the guests of the Warm Up Party.
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Saturday, 28th January 2017 from 07:00 am until 07:45 am at the race
office at the lower terminus of the Millennium-Express.
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The deposit of € 25 paid for the chip during registration will be refunded
in the finish area!
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Anyone who has not collected their starting number by 07:45 am, foregoes
participation and is not entitled to a refund of the entry fee.
 Nassfeld Trophy“ and potpourri of Gailtal Valley specialities
for ranks 1 to 3 (ladies/gentlemen)
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The winners (ladies/men) receive an invitation for the free of charge
participation in the 2018 race and a VIP package.
Powered by Hervis:
€ 300 Hervis voucher for the winner (ladies/men)
€ 150 Hervis voucher for 2nd place (ladies/men)
€ 100 Hervis for 3rd place (ladies/men)
 Team ranking powered by Gösser:
1st place: Gösser Beer Party
2nd place: 12-bottle carrier for the team members
3rd place: Surprise by Gösser
 Material prizes for national ranking
 Average time:
One week at a 4**** Star hotel including half-board and
6-day ski pass for 2 persons for the participant who
achieves the exact average time. If the average time is not
achieved, then the participant with the least difference
to the average time wins.
Registration & info: www.schlagdasass.at
Conduct and liability:
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The FIS rules of conduct must be observed; meaning skiing with maximum attention, ready to stop any moment; every participant must adjust the speed according to his/her ability, and prevailing weather conditions and must not endanger other participants.
When over taking, the required safety distance (one ski length) must be overserved.
When braking during skiing, stretch your hands out to the side. Operating rules must
also be observed when using the lifts.
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Every participant takes part at his/her own risk.
The event organiser does not assume any liability. The terms and conditions already accepted during registration apply!
The participants must have their own sufficient liability, accident and rescue insurance.
A membership in the ÖSV, Mountain Rescue, Alpine Association, etc., does cover such events.
 Direction gates and time recording control points are distributed across the entire route.
Those must be passed for scoring.
The gate flags are red & blue.
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The bib number must be worn throughout the race (also at the lifts).
Anyone who takes off or disguises the bib number will be disqualified.
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The track marshals have yellow and red flags. A track marshal waving the yellow flag,
indicates danger and the speed must be reduced. A track marshal waiving the red flag,
means to take a downhill turn immediately. Further instructions by the track marshals
must be followed.
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Closed downhill runs are marked and clearly flagged with direction gates.
Those gates must be crossed. The route between the gates is at the discretion of the individual.
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The turnstiles at the lifts can only be opened with a valid ski ticket.
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Getting off the T-bar early means disqualification!
First name: Name: Street: Postcode: Place: Terms and conditions of participation:
I accept the disclaimer by the event organiser, the organising association, the lift companies
and the municipality for any damages. I shall not make any claims for any damages or injuries,
arising from my participation in this event, against the event organiser, the organising association,
the lift companies as well as the municipality or any of its representatives.
I declare that I have trained sufficiently for this competition, that I am physically fit and that the
status of my health has been medically attested. Instructions by the track marshals with flags
must be observed. A refund of the entry fee after registration is not possible. Every participant
must report back in the finish area even if the participant does not complete the race.
Any stoppage of a lift to be used during the race does not entitle to a time credit.
By registering, I acknowledge that there is no accident and health insurance cover provided for
me by the event organiser for the entire duration of the event, and that it is my responsibility to
arrange the relevant insurance cover. I also acknowledge that my personal liability for damages
is not covered by the event organiser.This means, in case I damage or injure a third person due
to my participation in the race, I am fully liable for all damages.
 Please note that disorderly and unsportsmanlike conduct on the piste and
at the lift accesses will lead to disqualification!
I shall be skiing in a manner so not to endanger anyone – the FIS rules of conduct apply (here
in particular controlling of speed and quality of skiing). Skiers who do not follow the official
route will be disqualified without exception. Decisions made by the organising committee are
binding and non-appealable.
The route is open to the general public during the inspection. This means, no skiing under race-like conditions (high speed) during the inspections and when the route is used by other third
parties. Wearing a helmet is mandatory! Parents are liable for participating children under the
age of 18. I declare that I also agree that personal data specified in the registration and photos,
film footage and interviews of me may be used in radio, television, advertising, books, photo
copies, internet, films, video tapes, etc. without any entitlement to remuneration.
I confirm that the data provided in the registration is correct and I shall not transfer my bib
number to another person. I am aware that I will be disqualified if I modify the bib number in any
way. This applies in particular to obscuring or making the advertising print unidentifiable (note
pursuant to the Data Protection Act: your data will be automatically saved).
By signing this form, I confirm to have read and accept these terms and conditions of participation in full.
Event organiser:
KIG Karnische Incoming GmbH, Sonnenalpe Nassfeld 8, 9620 Hermagor
Tel.: 04285 8241, E-Mail: [email protected],
Internet: www.nassfeld.at & www.schlagdasass.at
Date Signature