USASA Is only great if you have TONS of competitors. For local events it sucks big time because if there's 3 people in an age bracket, what does it teach you if you beat two people? Nothing.
Local comps should be 15 and under, and open. Also - the open category is open to all. Allow any athlete who is under 15 to move up to the big boys class. That way, the sooner they start competing with the better riders, their skill level will grow faster.
This will in-turn drive the sport and it's athletes to higher competition levels sooner.
If anyone on here works with Alpine, and they are looking for sponsorship for the event, please have them get in touch with me.