Nordic Skiing

 
Saturday, February 5, 2011
 
WHERE
 
8704 Redbud Rd., Wausau, WI 54401
ENTRY FEES AND DEADLINES
 

Race
By mail/fax until
1/26/2011
Online until
1/30/2011
Late online
1/31 – 2/2/2011
Late Late Online
2/4/2011 4:00 PM
10 - 13
$18
$16
$23
$32
14 - 18
$20
$18
$25
$37
18+ 10K
$25
$21
$30
$39
16+ 21K
$35
$32
$41
$50
18+ 43K
$45
$42
$51
$60
 

Reg. Forms

   
 
$5 discount on your second event.
 
SCHEDULE
 
Bib Pick-up: (at Nine Mile Forest Ski Trails)
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Start Time:
10:00 am
 
Running Order:
Please arrive one hour prior to the start of your event.
(Schedule subject to change, check this page for future updates.)
·         10:00 am 21 & 43 km. Classic - All Skiers
·         10:20 am 43 km. Freestyle - All Skiers
·         10:40 am 21 km. Freestyle - All Skiers
·         1:00 pm 10 km. Classic and Freestyle - All Skiers
·         1:30 pm 4 km. Classic and Freestyle - All Skiers (Ages 10 to 18)
·         2:00 pm 1K Junior Race
 
Awards Ceremony:
2:30 pm 
COMPETITION


General Rules:
USSA rules apply. For a complete set of rules, see the
Games Nordic Skiing rules

Out of state athletes are allowed to compete in the open division for each
event.


Format:
Freestyle and Classical racing.

Chip timed, no wave starts.

All races are a single loop on moderate rolling terrain appropriate for all ability levels

(except the 43k Freestyle which will be 2 loops over a 21.5k/20k course).

Course groomed with a minimum of two lanes for Classical events; single track and skating area for Freestyle events.

Average course width is 16 feet. Fluids available on course. Food and electrolytes available on course for the 43k freestyle.

Definitions:
Classical - Diagonal stride. In-the-track skiing only.
Freestyle - Skating & classical techniques permitted.
Open - Ages 18 and above. Highest level of competition. Out of state athletes included.

Novice - Ages 18 and above. A less intense level of competition than age groups. Previous medal winners are ineligible for this division.
Age Group - Please see below for age break outs.

Divisions: (Age determined as of February 5, 2011)
Adult
Youth
Ages 18 - 24
Ages 60 - 64
9 & Under (1k or 2k)
Ages 25 - 29
Ages 65 - 69
Ages 10 - 11 (4k)
Ages 30 - 34
Ages 70 - 74
Ages 12 - 13 (4k)
Ages 35 - 39
Ages 75 - 79
Ages 14 - 15 (4k or 10k)
Ages 40 - 44
Ages 80 - 84
Ages 16 - 18 (4k, 10k, or 21k)
Ages 45 - 49
Ages 85 - 89
 
Ages 50 - 54
Ages 90 +
 
Ages 55 - 59
 
 
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LINKS
USSA (US Ski and Snowboard Association)http://www.ussa.org/magnoliaPublic/ussa/en/sports/crosscountry.html
USCSA (US Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association)http://www.uscsa.com/index.php?page=nordic-skiing
American Birkebeinerhttp://www.birkie.com/