Development (DEVO) Series Information (719 total words in this text) (9151 Reads)    What is the Rocky Freestyle DEVO program? This program is for Freestyle skiers age 12 and under (as of Dec. 31 of the competition season) who are not competing in the Rocky Mountain Competitive Series program. The Devo program features 4 to 5 fun mogul competitions and may include additional duals, aerial, slopestyle or halfpipe events. Competitions are hosted on weekends at several different resorts across Colorado. Devo mogul competitions include a single jump and each competitor receives two runs; the better of which is counted. Speed is not a factor. A three judge panel scores each of the competitors. Each season concludes with a fun-filled Devo Championship weekend. The schedule and location of events is posted in the Rocky Freestyle news letter and on the Rocky Freestyle website. Special J3 Exemptions J3 (13 and 14year-old) athletes who do not compete in the Competitive Series program may be included in the Devo program with their coach’s approval. However, they must obtain a full USSA Freestyle Competitor membership or Rookie membership (See below). One-time Mogul DEVO Moveups The DEVO Program is an introductory level program for Freestyle skiers. Once an athlete skis in a USSA scored Rocky Competitive Series event, they must remain at that upper level of competition. However, a Devo program athlete may, with the approval of their coach move up to compete at ONE Rocky Mountain Competitive Series “meet” each year without loosing their Devo status or having to obtain a full USSA Competitor membership (a meet consists of all mogul events on a specific competition week-end, including Duals). However a Devo athlete cannot move up to a Champs/Sr. event. Please make sure to note “Devo Move-up” if registering for a Rocky Mountain Competitive Series event. One-time Devo move-ups do not receive USSA points at their move-up meet unless they hold a full USSA Competitor membership. Sometimes Competitive Series mogul events are designated as “unrestricted” Devo move-up events which means that a Devo athlete may compete in these events without the event counting as their one-time move-up. Unrestricted DEVO Aerial, Slopestyle and Halfpipe Participation Devo competitors may, with the approval of their coach, compete in any or all of the Rocky Mountain Competitive program Aerial, Slopestyle and Halfpipe events without loosing their Devo status. Devo athletes are cautioned to ensure that their coach approves their jumps at these events in accordance with Section 3070 of the USSA Freestyle Competition Guide. Devo athletes will not receive points on the USSA points list for these events unless they hold a full USSA Competitor membership. DEVO Event Fees and Registration The registration fee for Devo events is only $25. Athletes must register for the event online no later than the Tuesday before the event. Athletes are required to bring proof of registration to the event (A print out of the email confirmation). Event Fact Sheets are posted on the Rocky Freestyle website. Events are limited to the first 100 entrants. DEVO Membership Each Devo competitor age 12 and under (as of December 31 of the competition season) must hold both a valid USSA Freestyle Youth membership and a Rocky Mountain Division Youth membership. Both of these memberships are obtained together through the USSA on a single application. Membership information (fees, forms and payment options) are available on-line at "www.ussa.org ". Any coach-approved 13 or 14 year-old Devo competitor (see above) must obtain either a USSA Freestyle Competitor membership with a Rocky membership, or a USSA Rookie membership, as appropriate. Forms and information on these memberships are also available on-line at "www.ussa.org ". Any competitor who obtains a USSA Youth membership for the Rocky Devo program and later moves into the Rocky Freestyle Competitive Series program (except for the one time move up provided for above) will be required to purchase a full USSA Competitor or Rookie membership. Devo Start Order It is suggested to run all J5’s and younger first, female, then male; then J4’s, female then male. The older age classes specially approved should follow in the same format. DEVO Awards Awards will be given to the top five in each gender in age classes J4 and younger. All competitors will receive a participant ribbon as well. Questions: If you have additional questions about these events, please contact the Rocky Mountain Freestyle office by e-mail at RMFreestyle@ussa.org , or by phone at 303-202-0534.    [ Back to RMF Information | Sections index ]