The 2000-2001 season starts in November, so now is the time to start getting ready. While there is no official lower age limit, the practical limit is age 5 or 6, depending on the skill level of the child.
Racers are every age from there up.
You need to establish your Crescent handicap. Your handicap determines what Division and Flight you will race in and is based solely on your performance on the race course without regard to age or sex. After each race your handicap will be recalculated and your handicap is carried over from year to year. This would likely put you in Division II, Flight 11 or 12 for your first race. You could also qualify by participating in the Crescent Ski Council's Race Camp at Steamboat, CO, December 2-9, 2000.