Teton Valley Skijoring

Competitors

February 22 & 23, 2025

2025

Competitor Information

Online registration for the Grand Showdown 2025 will open on Friday, January 3, 2025 and will close at 11:59pm MST on Sunday, February 16.
*There will be NO in-person registration!*

We will be running the following divisions:

Registration Information

2025 REGISTRATION WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY ONLINE.

Online registration will open on Friday, January 3, 2025
and will close whenever each division fills, but no later than 11:59pm on Sunday, February 16th.

Once a division reaches its entry cap, it is closed to new registration.

All teams will be contacted to be verified/confirmed over the phone and/or via email on Monday, February 17. All teams MUST be verified and have provided completed liability waivers by Wednesday, February 19. This is to ensure that our run orders are as accurate as possible and to allow anybody on the wait list time to travel.

Substitutions will be allowed until the end of the confirmation period at 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 19.

*No substitutions/changes will be allowed after 11:59pm Wednesday, 2/19.*
(This includes, but is not limited to: team members, horses, and division.)

If you are in search of a skier, rider, or horse to complete a team, please reach out to us via email ([email protected]) and we will try to connect you with a teammate.

If you would like to be added to the wait list, email [email protected] with your team information (division, skier name, rider name, horse name).

General Information

The competitor meeting will take place at 8:45am on BOTH days of the event in the fair building.

For liability reasons, to ensure the longevity of our event and the safety of everyone on site, horses are not allowed in the event village/spectator area under any circumstances. Please keep your horses to the horse-friendly areas as designated on the event map (warmup area, trailer parking, indoor arena, return track) and the ample space that will be fenced off around the start line.

Run orders will be posted as soon as administratively possible once team confirmations are completed. We intend to make them available both on the website and on social media.

Timing: Brooksee will be providing timing for the event via a chip on a velcro strap to be worn by the skier around the wrist/forearm.
In order to preserve chip battery life, chips will be handed out before a run and collected immediately after the run.

When the division before yours ends, head to the start line; there will be a Brooksee tent stationed there and the representative there will be handing out chips based on the run order in your division.

If you have not been able to get your chip in time for your run, let the start gate team know your team needs to be rolled down the list.

In the event a chip is worn but fails or falls off, we will also be timing via a backup method.

There will be a Brooksee representative collecting chips at the finish line. When the run ends, the skier should remove their chip and hand it to the Brooksee rep.

Course safety: If you notice a sketchy spot or the course is getting deep, let us know! Safety is our #1 concern and we have a dedicated course condition team on site to hear concerns, review conditions, and identify the best possible grooming solution.

Rules

 Please take the time to review the rules in full prior to the competition and reach out with any questions.

All competitors are expected to demonstrate appropriate behavior towards event staff and fellow participants. Any yelling, swearing, or disrespectful conduct will result in immediate disqualification. Good sportsmanship is paramount to ensuring a fun and enjoyable event for everyone involved. Let’s keep the atmosphere positive and respectful!

TIMING TECHNOLOGY will be buried where the skier start & skier finish are. Horses MUST stay clear of that marked area. Any horse interference with the timing setup, even unintentional, will be grounds for disqualification.

Any run made without a timing chip will be considered a DNF. It is the skier’s responsibility to make sure they acquire their chip before their run.

Note: Full rules and regulations for the 2025 event are currently in process and will be posted as soon as possible.

 

SCHEDULE

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Friday, Feb 21st

Horse trailer arrivals welcomed at any time.

— 6:00pm – 10:00pm —
Welcome Party!
Location: TBD (a local bar)

*This will be the ONLY opportunity for competitors to collect their swag bags*

This is not a registration event; there will be NO new team registrations, substitutions, or team/division changes.

Saturday, Feb 22nd

— 8:45am —
Competitor Meeting in the Fair Building
Course inspection to follow; no horses allowed on the course at this time.

Event Staff will review: Rules, Regs, Timing, Expectations, Questions

— 9:45am —
Grand Entry/
Flag Ceremony/
National Anthem

— 10:00am —
Races Start

Saturday, Feb 22nd

— After Races End —
Competitor Party!
Location: TBD (a local bar)

Sunday, Feb 23rd

 — 9:00am —

Competitor Meeting in the Fair Building
Course inspection to follow; no horses allowed on the course at this time.

Event Staff will review: Rules, Regs, Timing, Expectations, Questions

— 9:45am —
Grand Entry/
Flag Ceremony/
National Anthem

— 10:00am —
Races Start

— 45 Mins. After Races End —
Daily & Overall Awards on-site at the Teton County Fairgrounds fair building

HORSE CARE & PARKING

HORSE TRAILER & COMPETITOR PARKING:

Located at the Northeast corner of the fairgrounds property, past the outdoor rodeo arena

If you have reserved horse stalls on site, they will be located in the pens to the Northeast of the outdoor rodeo arena.
NOTE: This could change based on the ground; we will keep you posted.

HORSE WATER:

We will have water tanks set up and filled for your use. They will be located by the rodeo office on the west side of the rodeo arena.

HORSE-ALLOWED AREAS:

No horses are allowed in the spectator area, event village, or along the roadway.

The course runout, snowmobile and horse return tracks, and on-deck and warmup areas will be defined clearly on the event map (coming soon).

VETERINARY & HEALTH CARE:

We have two vets on-site: Circle S Mobile Vet and Teton Equine.
We have EMTs and the Fire Department on-site as well.

Show me the money!

The total payout for the 2025 Grand Showdown, assuming full entries, will be $30,000. Detailed payout schedule will be coming soon.

Grand Showdown Skijoring Competition Estimated Payout Schedule 2025

DOG POLICY

No Dogs in the Event Village

Due to the nature of this event, we ask that you leave the pups at home. Service animals are welcome in all event areas on leash. As a competitor, if you must travel with your dog, they must remain in the competitor parking areas and must be leashed at all times. Thank you for understanding and helping us have a successful and safe event!

EVENT MAP

Contact Us

EMAIL Us

Neal Stobaugh
[email protected]
Board President

Bridget Sweeney
[email protected]
Executive Director

Event Location

 

Teton County Fairgrounds

1413 ID-33

Driggs, ID 83422

Mailing

P.O. Box 729
Victor, ID 83455

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