Races are sanctioned by US Ski & Snowboard. Midwest Masters is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1999 with the mission of improving the experience for adult alpine ski racers in the Midwest. This is achieved by working directly with other grassroots adult leagues as well as by running its own unique events. Midwest Masters is a licensed and insured NASTAR and US Alpine Masters
division of US Ski & Snowboard, which is the official governing body of alpine ski racing in the United States. Midwest Masters serves the Central Division of US Ski & Snowboard which is composed of the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Events are hosted at a variety of ski areas throughout the Midwest, and participants range in age from 18 (and younger if a parent is also participating) to over 80 years old. Events Midwest Masters hosts follow US Ski & Snowbaord Association rules and are sanctioned by US Alpine Masters and NASTAR. Based upon the event, competitors compete with each other based upon Age Class and Ability Class. This allows racers to compete directly with those in their Age Group as well as those at their same Ability level.
