At the 2004 PNSA Convention, SSRA and Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park were selected to host the 2005 PNSA Buddy Werner Championships. The event will take place on March 4-6, 2005. Teams will check in on Thursday, March 3, train on Friday March 4 and race on Saturday and Sunday March 5-6. Opening ceremonies will take place after training on Friday and the banquet will take place on Saturday night.

"It is truly an honor to be hosting the 2005 PNSA Buddy Werner Championships. The event is the largest ski race in the Western United States and is the most important race to the PNSA division for that reason. Not only will the race bring great exposure to Mt. Spokane and SSRA, but to Spokane itself. We can expect approximately 275 athletes, 100 coaches and over 600 parents and siblings. The economic impact to our city will be significant. And the home field advantage should not be underestimated. SSRA athletes haven't enjoyed that advantage for two decades. Our race venues are challenging, perhaps the most challenging in the Pacific Northwest. SSRA athletes will possess a great deal of confidence in the event, having trained countless hours on these venues," commented SSRA Program Director, Chuck Holcomb, "We could not expect to tackle an event of this caliber without the most supportive mountain in the division, Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park. And our parent volunteer base is experienced and energetic. We are lucky to have the resources, the families and the managerial support to host PNSA's premier event!"

Much more information will become available in the weeks and months to come. Thanks for being part of SSRA, "The Best in the Inland Northwest Since 1960!"