Most racers end up serving as a gatekeeper once in a season. By the time the Gatekeepers get their two runs in, they have usually spent most of the day on, or around, the race course. Everyone helps the team. There are some technicalities wherein the points scored by teams of six or fewer racers are discounted to keep the results from being skewed too much. Otherwise, a point scored is a point counted.
Individuals can also go for the season Points Championship.
On each race day, places 1-3 in each flight win prizes such as boot warmers, ski gloves, ski socks, ski wax or similar prizes that are provided by sponsors. At the Finals, places 1-3 of each flight also win trophies. You don't have to be a tri-athlete to race, but the better shape you're in, the better you will do. Jogging, jumping rope, bicycling and roller-blading are all excellent ways to improve your aerobic fitness. Roller blading is particularly useful because the skating motion translates directly to useful skills on the race course.