Mansfield Nordic Club

Prospect Mountain Citizens Race 5K classic and skate
2018-12-15 10:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Prospect Mountain Ski Area, Woodford, VT, United States
5k Skate or Classic. Start 12:30pm. Ages 13+. Registration starts at 10:30am, $10 flat fee.

BKL Hot Chocolate and Cookie Day!
2018-12-20 15:30 - 17:00 | VT
Everyone should bring some cookies and snacks! We also need many people to bring jugs of water so we can make hot cocoa (water at Range is not potable). Bring your snacks and water to the kitchen window. If another parent can help Gretchen Lorenzini make the hot cocoa and organize the snacks, she would appreciate it!

Eastern Cup #1: Craftsbury
2018-12-22 - 2018-12-23 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
From Craftsbury:
The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is thrilled to welcome back the NENSA Eastern Cup Opener on December 22-23, 2018. The Opener is an all-freestyle affair this year, with a 1.5k sprint on Saturday, December 22, and a 5k mass start for women and U16 boys and a 10k mass start for men (U18+). Masters waves are back, heading off 5 minutes after the open mass start fields.
This season the Outdoor Center is hosting the U.S. Cross Country Championships two weeks after the Eastern Cup, so the Opener is serving as a dry run for two of the events coming up at the national championships. As such we are expecting larger-than-average fields for the EC Opener. There should be a large contingent of collegiate and elite skiers in attendance, as well as our top juniors, who will use the races as Junior Nationals qualifiers.
Registration will be on SkiReg.com.
NENSA publishes all race-related information for Eastern Cups at their website. We’ll post some basics on the Craftsbury website, like a schedule, but ultimately, their site must be considered authoritative for ease of communication if nothing else.

Mt. Van Hoevenberg Citizens Challenge 3K, 6K, 12K race
2018-12-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Mt. Van Hovenberg, 5021 Rte 86 Scenic, Wilmington NY, Lake Placid, NY, United States
Saturday, December 22, 2018
1:00 PM 5:00 PM

The 3km, 6km and 12km races are designed for those who are new to racing or experienced skiers looking for a community event that is fun. With either the 3km course—slightly challenging, but relatively flat—or the 6km—which includes a couple of short but strenuous uphills—you will be rewarded with camaraderie, pristine conditions and all of the fun parts of a large race.

https://www.mtvanhoevenberg.com/events/

Craftsbury BKL Race
2018-12-23 10:30 - 13:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Click on the link below for the Flyer
Crafts bury Opener
Day of Race (DOR) Registration at 10:30 am. $5 entry fee. Lollipop race at 11:15 followed by grade group mass starts in order from youngest to oldest.

BKL New Year's Day Ski
2019-01-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Ski in the New Year with a family ski at Craftsbury Outdoor Center with all your BKL buddies, their families and the coaches! Meet at 11 AM on skis outside the Touring Center. Classic or Skate- your choice. Day passes are $10 for adults and $5 for kids- pay inside the touring center.

US National Championships
2019-01-03 - 2019-01-08 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
From Craftsbury:
The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is excited to welcome the U.S. Nordic community to our little slice of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom for the 2019 U.S. Cross Country Championships presented by L.L. Bean. With national championship titles and start spots on the line for everything from the Junior World Championships in Lahti, Finland to the end-of-season World Cups in Quebec City, the racing action is sure to be fast and furious.
Schedule:
January 3: 10/15k Classic Individual Start
January 4: 1.5k Classic Sprint
January 6: 20/30k Freestyle Mass Start (5/10k for juniors)
January 8: 1.5k Freestyle Sprint
January 5: Paralympic Sprint
Registration is now open on SkiReg, and it’s not too early to sign up! The price goes up on December 19, and online registration will close on December 26. Otherwise, there’s a wealth of information, including detailed schedules, course maps, and much more on the Craftsbury Nationals website.

Gunstock Zak Attack Freestyle Race
2019-01-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Gunstock Nordic Ski Area, Guilford, NH
12km Skate men, 8km women, individual start

Registration is OPEN at: https://www.skireg.com/gunstock-freestyle-race
1/5/19
Gunstock Mountain Resort Area Road, Gilford NH 03249
Gunstock Nordic Association
Contact: Eliza Deery edeery@lrgh.org (603) 455-8218
Website: http://www.gunstocknordic.com
Format: Freestyle Individual Interval Start 12.6km 8.4km 4.2km & 4.2km Fun Race
Course Grooming with large machine & power tiller; Parking and/or unloading and turn-around area for large buses within easy walk to race course; Parking within easy walk of race course; Snowmaking to cover at least 2.5K; KM markers on entire course.

Bogburn Classic
2019-01-12 | Haydock Farm, 1051 Skyline Dr., North Pomfret, VT, United States
13km men, 7km women, Classic, interval start

Bogburn Classic BKL
2019-01-12 | Haydock Farm, 1051 Skyline Dr., North Pomfret, VT, United States
Update 1/09 from the Bogburn FB page: Due to the predicted cold weather All BKLers will race 2.8 km (last year’s 7-8th grade course) this will allow one single line up for the start instead of waiting for each age group to finish. The start will be at 11 AM instead of 10 AM. The lollipop race is cancelled.
The Bogburn Classic also has BKL races starting at 10 AM. See Ski Reg for schedule. If conditions are not so good, the event will be held at the Woodstock Inn and Touring Center. Stay up-to-date on conditions with the Bogburn Facebook page.
Register online by 1/11/19 at SkiReg . If they need to cancel, Bogburn has promised to refund your entry. Day of Race registration should also be available for BKL.
Coach Rosemary will be on hand to help wax skis. Plan to arrive 90 minutes before your start and email her if you are going so she knows how many to expect: Rosemary

Stowe Derby
2019-01-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Stowe High School, VT, United States
20km Long Course, Freestyle & Classic
– 6km Short Course, Freestyle & Classic
The 2019 Stowe Derby will be held on Sunday, January 13th! We have will have the traditional date of February 24th as a contingency plan if January 13th does not happen. Bib pickup, après party, and awards ceremony at the Town & Country, where we’ll enjoy chili, beer and raffle prizes.
The Stowe Derby is one of the oldest and most unique ski races in North America. It started in 1945 as a personal bet between two amazing skiers: Sepp Ruschp, an Austrian, and the head of Stowe’s new ski school, and Erling Strom, a world famous mountaineer from Norway. Their challenge was simple: a race from the top of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak to the historic village of Stowe, on a single pair of skis. The ultimate test of a skier’s ability. Ruschp was the winner of the first Stowe Derby.

HURT Nordic Mid-A JNQ
2019-01-18 08:00 - 2019-01-19 17:00 | Gore Mountain
On January 19th MNC athletes have the option to travel to Gore Mountain in New York to compete in a Mid-Atlantic JNQ race. While this race does not count toward our own New England JN qualification, it’s a great opportunity to race in a new place and experience some different competition. For MNC racers not competing in high school races this is a perfect race to get tuned-up for the following week’s Eastern Cup in Lake Placid.
MNC has a house rented in Chestertown, NY the night of Friday, Jan 18th. Our plan is to depart from VT on Friday afternoon and make the roughly 2-hour drive to Chestertown. We’ll prepare skis and cook dinner that night, and compete in the 5km classic race Saturday morning.
Event details, registration, and schedule can be found HERE
Link to register for MNC race trip (travel, lodging, meals, wax support) can be found HERE
Our beautiful rented home in Chestertown, NY. Let’s hope it looks a little snowier when we arrive 🙂

Silver Fox Trot BKL Race
2019-01-19 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States
This year’s Silver Fox Trot BKL & Citizen’s Race will be held at Rikert Touring Center in Ripton, Vt. BKL Race Starts at 10:45 am with Grades 1/2. See Ski Reg for complete schedule and event details. Register online at Ski Reg by 1/17/19. Day of Race Reg. is also available.
Grades 1 & 2 will classic. Grades 3-8 and adults will skate. Traditional BKL distances. Coach Rosemary will be on hand to help kids warm up, kick wax 1/2 skis if needed and add any last minute structure to skis should the weather call for it. Email Rosemary if your BKLer plans to race!

Mt. Van Hoevenberg Citizen's Race 3K, 6K, 12K
2019-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Mt. Van Hovenberg, 5021 Rte 86 Scenic, Wilmington NY, Lake Placid, NY, United States
Saturday, January 19, 2019
1:00 PM 5:00 PM

The 3km, 6km and 12km races are designed for those who are new to racing or experienced skiers looking for a community event that is fun. With either the 3km course—slightly challenging, but relatively flat—or the 6km—which includes a couple of short but strenuous uphills—you will be rewarded with camaraderie, pristine conditions and all of the fun parts of a large race.

https://www.mtvanhoevenberg.com/events/

Ford Sayre Silver Fox Trot
2019-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States

Geschmossel Classic 15K at Bretton Woods
2019-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods, NH, United States
Monday, January 21, 2019
Join us for the 46th Annual Geschmossel Race, which is part of the ZAK Cup Series. Originally staged during the winter of 1972-73, the Geschmossel is one of New England’s oldest citizens’ races. The race originated as a 6-kilometer fun race, and was groomed with a homemade track sled that was pulled by a rope from a grooming machine. Today this 15 km classic Nordic race takes place on the Ammonoosuc trail network at the Bretton Woods Nordic Center and attracts high-level Nordic skiers from around the country, including members of the United States Ski Team.
Please call the Bretton Woods Nordic Center at 603-278-3322 for more information. Online registration deadline is January 20, 2019.
Register Now via SkiReg.com
SCHEDULE

8:00am – 10:00am: Registration
Bretton Woods Nordic Center
10:00am – 11:00am: Bill Koch League Fun Event Registration
Bretton Woods Nordic Center

11:00am: Geschmossel Mass Start
Bretton Woods Nordic Ski Area
12:00pm: Bill Koch League Fun Event Start
Bretton Woods Nordic Ski Area
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Awards Ceremony
Bretton Woods Nordic Center

PRICING
Pre-Register before 5:00pm January 20, 2019

Over 23: $40 ($35 for NENSA Members)
23 & Under: $30 ($25 for NENSA Members)
Bill Koch League: Complimentary

Day-Of Registration

Over 23: $60 ($50 for NENSA Members)
23 & Under: $40 ($35 for NENSA Members)
Bill Koch League: Complimentary

INCLUDES:

Event entry and Trail Pass for the day
Awards celebration following the race
Pre-registered skiers may ski at the Bretton Woods Nordic Center for $15 a day from January 2nd through January 20th, 2019.

TOKO Wax Clinic @ Skirack
2019-01-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Skirack, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join coach Adam at Skirack for a Toko wax clinic focusing on the basics of kick and glide waxing for everyday training! The focus will be on basic preparation:
-Kick zones, grip wax, klister, skin ski care, and cleaning for classic skis
-Glide zone cleaning, hot wax application (both liquid and ironed paraffin), scraping, and brushing
Come check out the latest methods, refresh your memory on ski care, or learn how to get yourself in the wax game for the first time!
Where: Skirack (lower floor), Burlington VT
When: Monday, January 21st, 6:00PM

White Mountain Classic 30K (NENSA One-Day Club Championship)
2019-01-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, 153 Village Rd, Jackson , NH, 03846, United States
The White Mountain Classic 30K is part of the New England Marathon Series, the NENSA Zak Cup & Club Series, and the prestigious NENSA 1-Day Club Championships! This is a classic technique marathon utilizing the unique trail systems in and around Jackson Village. The course includes Jackson’s FIS Homologated Course, Wentworth Golf Course, and Eagle Mtn. Fields. Entry includes food stations, post-race meal, awards and random prizes to both racers and tourers. All proceeds will benefit the Mt. Washington Valley Junior Nordic Program.
IT’S ALL FOR THE KIDS!
Touring Classes are untimed. All skiers 13 and under must tour with an adult.
BIB PICKUP: Race HQ, Jackson Ski Touring Foundation (JSTF), Jackson Village:
– Friday 1/20 – 5:00-7:00 PM
– Saturday 1/21 – 7:00-9:00 AM
PARKING ON RACE DAY: Parking is available at Jackson Ski Touring Center. Additional parking at the Town Hall, Grammar School, and Town Office/new Library lot.
The Jackson Ski Touring Center is located at 153 Main Street (Rte 16A) , Jackson, NH.
Visit the Jackson XC Website – www.jacksonxc.org for more information.
Registration:
New this year: Our friends at Point 6 are offering a free pair of merino wool socks to the first 50 people who register! Sign up early for this extra bonus!
These socks are fantastic -Your feet will thank you!
Racers: $50 If received by 11:00 pm on 1/05/17
$65 1/6/17 – 1/20/17 at 12:00 pm
$100 Day of Race Registration until 9:00am.
Tourers: $40 If received by 11:oo pm on 1/05/16
$65 1/06/17 – 1/20/17 at 12:00 pm
$100 Day of Race Registration until 9:00am.
Kids 13 and under and touring with a participating adult: $20 if received by 1/20/17.
On line Registration is officially closed for everyone at noon the day before the event, or earlier if the 400-person limit is reached.
If you are affiliated with a ski club, please be sure to enter it in the “Team/Club/Company” field when registering. This will be used to calculate results for the NENSA One-Day Club Championship.
There will be no refunds if the event is postponed or cancelled. Since the race motto is “IT’S ALL FOR THE KIDS!,” we are pleased to offer a reduced fee of $20 per student for organized high school ski teams participating in the 30K Tour (not race). This opportunity is available upon the team coach’s request by emailing info@jacksonxc.org by 1/19/17.

Mt. Top Paintball BKL Race
2019-01-27 | Mt. Top XC Center, Mt. Top Resort, Chittenden, VT, United States
Skiing a loop and then blasting five shots at a target with a paintball gun- what could be more fun for a kid (or an adult!). This is always a favorite with the BKL kids and Mt. Top does a great job hosting the event. Skiers get 10 seconds deducted from their time for every target they hit! You never know just who will get the sharp shooter award! Click the flyer below for all the details!
Be sure to arrive by 10 AM so your child can practice shooting the paintball rifles. The Range closes at 11 AM. Email Rosemary if you are going!
Wax Recommendation: Over night lows in the teens, highs reaching about 3oF, race time 11- 1:30. Toko Red or SWIX LF 7 should be good.
2019 Mountain Top Paintball Biathlon1

Empire State Games
2019-02-01 08:00 - 2019-02-03 17:00 | Mt. Van Hovenberg, 5021 Rte 86 Scenic, Wilmington NY, Lake Placid, NY, United States
SCHEDULE
Friday, February 1

2.5k Freestyle- Dual Starts – 7 p.m. – Dewey Mountain Recreation Center

Bib pick up 6 p.m.

Saturday, February 2

5k/20k Classical – 1 p.m. mass start by distance – Mt. Van Hoevenberg Biathlon Stadium

Bib pick up 12 p.m.

200-meter Freestyle Sprint Championship Start – 4 p.m. – Mt. Van Hoevenberg location TBD

3:45 sign in for prequalified racers only

Men’s semi-final 1 (4 skiers top 2 advance)
Women’s semi-final 1 (4 skiers top 2 advance)
Men’s semi-final 2 (4 skiers top 2 advance)
Women’s semi-final 2 (4 skiers top 2 advance)
Men’s final
Women’s final

Sunday, February 3

5k/7.5k- Freestyle – 1 p.m. interval start – Mt. Van Hoevenberg Biathlon Stadium

Bib pick up 12 p.m.

*All schedules are subject to change
REGISTRATION FEES

Scholastic: $50
Masters: $75

QUALIFICATIONS
This Race is open to any skier at least 7 years of age as of Dec 31st 2018. NYSSRA uses the “U” age class system utilized by USSA. The “U” or “Under” replacing the “J” system for our competitive junior age groups. Age categories remain in two-year increments, and the classifications are the same, only the title changes. For example, 18-19-year old’s are now U20 (formerly OJ), 16-17 year old’s are U18 (formerly J1), and so on. Your Age Group is defined by your age as of December 31 of the race season.

Category
Age as of December 31, 2018
Year of Birth

SCHOLASTIC DIVISIONS
U12
7-11
2011-2007

U14
12 or 13
2005 – 2006

U16
14 or 15
2003 – 2004

U18
16 or 17
2001 -2002

U20
18 or 19
2000 – 1999

MASTERS DIVISIONS
Sr
20 – 29
1989 – 1998

M1
30 -34
1984 – 1988

M2
35 – 39
1979 – 1983

M3
40 – 44
1974 – 1978

M4
45 – 49
1969 – 1973

M5
50 – 54
1964 – 1968

M6
55 – 59
1959 – 1963

M7
60 – 64
1954- 1958

M8
65 – 69
1949 – 1953

M9
70 – 74
1944 – 1948

M10
75 – 79
1939 – 1943

M11
80 – 84
1934 – 1938

M12
85+
1933 and earlier

NYSSRA NORDIC/ESWG TourNADO
The top Male and Female Skier From each USSA defined age division who compete in the TourNADO events will be eligible for an additional ESWG medal as Tour Champion. Skiers will have their NYSSRA points totaled for each of the three events, cumulative total will decide the Tour Champion in each age division. Skiers must compete in Sunday’s Final to be eligible
Registration: for the NYSSRA Nordic/ESWG TourNADO is available at the Empire State Winter Games web site. One price and one registration covers all three cross country skiing races. www.empirestatewintergames.com
Deadline for registering: 4 PM January 31, 2018. There will be no late or day of registrations.
Awards: ESWG Medals will be awarded for both male and female in all USSA Age divisions beginning with U14 (age 12 as of Dec 31, 2017. Top three for the individual races and top one for the Tour-Nado Champions. Age class definitions can be found here.

Craftsbury Marathon Sat. classic, Sun skate
2019-02-02 08:00 - 2019-02-03 17:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
The 2019 Craftsbury Marathon Ski Festival presented by Fischer Sports
February 2 & 3, 2019
Join us in the Northeast Kingdom for two (2!) days of marathon Nordic racing, with the 33k & 50k classic Craftsbury Marathon competitions on Saturday, February 2, followed by 16k & 33k freestyle extra helping races on Sunday, February 3.
The Craftsbury Marathon Ski Festival is evolving yet again! This year, for the 38th edition, we are adding a freestyle marathon on Sunday! We are very excited to finally bring skate skiing into the Craftsbury Marathon fold, while still retaining the classic roots that got us started back in 1981.
We are incredibly excited to have Fischer Sports as our title sponsor for the 2019 Craftsbury Marathon Ski Festival. We thank them for their support! Interested in trying Fischer’s latest skis, boots, and poles? Come to our on-snow expo, December 8 and 9, 2018. Fischer’s New England reps will be there with a demo fleet of the latest gear.
Whether you choose to compete or to volunteer, we believe you’ll find that the marathon is an event with something for everyone! Hope you’ll join us!
Important Dates for the Marathon

Sunday, Oct. 14 – Online registration opens.
Monday, Jan. 1 – Marathon price increases to $85.
Tuesday, Jan. 29 – Online Registration closes for the Marathon Ski Festival.
Saturday, Feb. 2 – 38th Annual Craftsbury Marathon, 33k & 50k classic races (16k available for VPA high school and BKL skiers/chaperones). Post-race meal, and awards.
Sunday, Feb. 3 – Inaugural 16k & 33k Craftsbury Freestyle Marathon. Post-race awards. Food available for purchase at the Touring Center Cafe.

The 50k and 33k classic and 33k and 16k freestyle races races offer competitors a mass start, timed challenge over a beautiful, PistenBully groomed courses. Feed stations dot the route every 4 to 7 kilometers. After the finish, all participants are treated to a hearty post race meal and awards. Register now.
For Zak Cup racers, the NENSA masters committee has decided that this year’s 50k CLASSIC will be the Zak Cup points race for racers in the M1-M6 age classes. M7 and up will be scored off results in the 33k CLASSIC.
BKL skiers must be accompanied by a chaperone. That chaperone can register in the BKL race category and must ski the race with or behind their child.
Day of race registration will be available in the Activity Center starting at 7:00AM. Price will be $100 for ages 15 & up, $25 for ages 14 and below.
Note: raffle prizes will only be awarded to pre-registered racers. Day of race registrants will not be eligible for raffle prizes (so register ahead of time!).

John Roderick Marathon at Black Mountain
2019-02-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Black Mountain Ski Resort, 39 Glover Rd, Rumfrod, ME, 04276
Freestyle Wave Start 50 K, 25 K, 15 K, 5 K. Races will start at 9:00 am. Participants can select their technique on Saturday during check in and bib assignment. Detailed schedule coming shortly.
The 25 K (M7+) and 50 K (M1 – 6) area part of the Marathon Series. New this year – and a part of a full weekend of Zak Cup racing – a 15 K for men and women (M1-6) and 10K for men and women (M7+) will be offered. All races will be scored for Club Cup.
Experience varied terrain on a 5.3 K course, refreshment stations in the stadium, full service lodge, competition center, secured waxing rooms (fee required), awards and bib draw gifts.
More details to follow.
Registration Information
Registration will be on SkiReg.com. Check in and day of race registration will be available at race headquarters at 7:30 am. More details to follow.
Sponsors:
Black Mountain Ski Resort and Akers Ski
For more information please contact Paul Jones at 2pajones@gmail.com

Woodstock Nordic Sweetheart BKL Race
2019-02-09 11:00 - 17:00 | VT
For Registration and more info:
https://www.skireg.com/woodstock-nordic-runners-sweatheart-bk-race

Saturday February 9th
Freestyle
Woodstock Nordic Center
On site Registration at 9:45
Races Start at 11
Fairy Wings, Super Hero Capes and sparkles Encouraged!
treats and ribbons to follow
$ 10.00 race fee
lollipops by donation

❤❤❤

Woodstock Nordic Center is .5 mile from The Woodstock Green on RT. 106.

Mansfield Nordic Skiathlon
2019-02-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Race Information:

Classic/Freestyle Skiathlon: Skiers switch from classic to freestyle skis mid-race.

Course Map Available: MNC-Skiathlon-Map

Masters & Juniors:
Men and Women U16 and older (6km classic + 6km freestyle). Custom mugs to top three finishers in each age class!
BKL:
Lollipop (~0.3km), Grades 1/2 (1.5km classic only), Grades 3/4 (1km classic + 1km freestyle), Grades 5/6 (1.5km classic + 1.5km freestyle), Grades 7/8 (2km classic + 2km freestyle). Please Note: All BKL races will follow NENSA guidelines for LF or CH wax use only. Thanks!
Schedule of Events:
Registration and bib pick-up in the White Tent near the touring center, 9:30-10:30am & 12:00-1:30pm. The White Tent will be Skiathlon Race Headquarters all day, and racers may stow their belongings there. 10:30 course preview; 11:00 MEN’s race; 11:10 WOMEN’s race; 12:30 Age-Class Podiums; 1:00 BKL races; 3:15 BKL ribbon ceremony and raffle!

To register go to: https://www.skireg.com/mncskiathlon

Flying Moose Classic
2019-02-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Bethel Village Trails, Bethel, ME, United States
Event Information
Hosted by the Bethel Outing Club and Bethel Village Trails; 20km, 10km, and 2.5km Classic, Mass Start. The 20km race is part of the Zak and Club Cup Series. Race start is at 11:00 AM, with the BKL/2.5 km to follow immediately after.
Registration Information
Cost is $45 for the 20 and 10 km events, $4 for the BKYL/2.5 km. On-line registration is available at https://www.skireg.com/flying-moose-classic. Day of race entry is available at the race venue, and is $50/$5. Race check-in is at The Bethel Inn Resort from 9:00 to 10:30 AM.
The race will be held on the Bethel Village Trails (BVT), headquartered at The Bethel Inn Resort, in Bethel, ME. Grooming is by PistenBully with snowmobile back-up/touch-up.
10 and 20 km race registration will include a post-race meal served by The Inn, with additional meal tickets available in advance for $15 for 2.5 km racers, friends and family.
For more information please contact James Reuter at jim@smitheuter.com

Gatineau Loppet
2019-02-16 08:00 - 2019-02-17 17:00 | Gatineau Park, Gatineau, quebec, Canada
SUMMARY SCHEDULE
Friday, February 15th
Registration starting at 5 p.m.

Saturday, February 16th – CLASSIC TECHNIQUE / FATBIKE DAY
51km – 27km -15km – 5km Cross-country ski races
40km – 20km – 10km Fatbike races
Sunday, February 17th – FREE TECHNIQUE / SNOWSHOES DAY
51km – 27km – 10km – mini 2km Cross-country ski races
10km – 5km – 2km Snowshoes races
ADDITIONNAL INFORMATION
CHIP: Skiers MUST wear their Chip on their right ankle. Any skier without their Chip or with the wrong chip will be automatically disqualified given that it will then be impossible to accurately track them on the course.
BIB: Skiers MUST wear their bib chest-level at the front. Skiers taking part in the A and B wave of the 51 km race, must also wear a bib on their back. Any skier without their bib, who wears it incorrectly or with the wrong bib (e.g. wearing the Sunday bib on Saturday), will be automatically disqualified given that it will then be impossible to accurately track them on the course. The color of the bin corresponds to the sign colours on the course. Skiers must keep their bib and show it to the volunteers at the “Sac des skieurs” area, to recover their clothes and get their Post-Race Meal.
FEEDING STATIONS: In addition to the one at the finish line, there will be six feeding stations along the course on Saturday and Sunday. Each of them will provide an assortment of food and beverages.
BROKEN POLES: A limited number of poles will be provided at certain feeding stations (Start, Lac Philippe, Herridge, Notch and Keogan) for skiers who break theirs.
TIME LIMIT FOR THE 51 KM RACES: For reasons of health and safety, on Saturday, the skieurs of the 51km event who have not crossed the 30km mark (O’Brien/P11) before 1 p.m. (approximately 7.5km/hour) and on Sunday in the 51km event who have not crossed the 30km mark (O’Brien/P11) before 12:30 p.m. (approximately 8.5km/hour), will not be allowed to continue to race.
POST-RACE MEAL: To get your post-race meal, show your bib in the cafeteria. A meal is provided to skieurs of the 5km, 10km, 15km, 27km and 51 km. Racers with Lycra bib will receive a food coupon. The meal is served between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, and between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday. It is also available to non-participants for $7 (cash only).
SWIX WAX CLINICS: Swix will give waxing clinics on the big stage, Friday, February 15th at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Saturday, February 16th at 3:30 p.m.
RECOGNITION PROGRAM: Skiers who have taken part in 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 races will receive a pin indicating the number of times they took part in the events. Starting on the Friday evening, the pins will be available at the Ski Show, at the medals table. Skiers must be registered for at least one race in 2018 in order to get a pin.
ELITE PROGRAM: In order to attract elite skiers, a limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved for Friday and Saturday evening for men and women Elite skiers taking part to the 51km free technique, which have a real chance of podium. To apply, skiers must submit results for national races 30km and over and their licence number (CCC, FIC or other). Interested skiers must apply before January 25, 2018 at info@gatineauloppet.com
NEW RULES: Concerning pole length, the new rules (ICR Cross-Country 2016, 343.8.1 and 343.12.1) for classic technique, will be in effect during the Gatineau Loppet as required by FIS. See here
GATINEAU LOPPET CHALLENGE: This challenge is for all skieurs which complete:
– Gold: two long races
– Silver: one medium and one long races
– Bronze: two medium races
Long race: 45 km and more
Medium race: between 25 km and 44 km
Skiers who take on this challenge will receive a pin and a certificate authenticating their feat at the Registration Desk on Sunday.
SKI WAXING AND SNOW CONDITIONS: Waxing is forbidden inside the location area, except in the indicated location. The Waxing area is located outside. Information concerning snow conditions will be displayed on the giant screen at the Ski show.
AWARD CEREMONIES: The medal awards ceremony will take place at the Ski show on Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The schedule is subject to change. Skiers must be on hand to receive their prizes or awards. Prizes will be given out once the results are official. All awards, pins and prizes must be claimed during the weekend. The results will be posted in the XC Ski Show and on the Web (www.gatineauloppet.com).
WORLDLOPPET PASSEPORT priced at $60.
BUS SERVICE: Daily bus passes are on sale at the information booth at a cost of $3.05, while shuttle transportation free from the official hotels of the Gatineau Loppet and the location area (to be confirmed).

Rikert Citizens Classic 10K
2019-02-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States
A new addition to the cross country citizen racing scene in New England. In the early afternoon after the Frost Mountain Nordic Eastern Cup there will be a separate mass start classic event utilizing the Rikert Nordic Center trails. This unseeded race opportunity is perfect for youth, coaches, and citizen racers of all ages. Compare your time the the Eastern Cup racers – Enjoy a mass start ski race – Have fun! Masters racers will be scored for Zak and all skiers U16 and up are scored for Club Cup.
A US Ski & Snowboard membership is not required for this race. The race is $20 for NENSA members and $30 for non-members competing with a one-day membership.
Adult skiers 10km to be scored to Zak Cup.

Mt. Van Hoevenberg Citizen's Race Series 3K, 6K, 12K
2019-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Mt. Van Hovenberg, 5021 Rte 86 Scenic, Wilmington NY, Lake Placid, NY, United States
Saturday, February 23, 2019
1:00 PM 5:00 PM

The 3km, 6km and 12km races are designed for those who are new to racing or experienced skiers looking for a community event that is fun. With either the 3km course—slightly challenging, but relatively flat—or the 6km—which includes a couple of short but strenuous uphills—you will be rewarded with camaraderie, pristine conditions and all of the fun parts of a large race.

https://www.mtvanhoevenberg.com/events/

Cherri Walsh Classic Masters Division
2019-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Holderness School, Chapel Ln, Plymouth, NH, 03264
Hosted by the Holderness School Nordic Club
Classic Interval Start (5km U16/10km Women/15km Men)

https://www.skireg.com/4730

New England BKL Festival
2019-03-02 - 2019-03-03 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States
Take a “Glide on the Wild Side” and come to Rikert Touring Center in Ripton, VT for the NE BKL Fest: a kids’s ski festival!

This event is so much fun and this year, it’s not too far away! MNC always has a good crowd of kids at every Festival and they have so much fun racing and playing on skis together! There are races each day (first day relay, second day individual) and a whole lot more- face painting, animal trail in the woods, a family mini-marathon, a terrain park, 8th grade graduation, and an opening parade. Kids who don’t want to race can register for the Nordic Adventure and do all the other activities. We’ll have a team of coaches on hand to help with wax and we’ll get a potluck going for lunches.

1) Make a Lodging Reservation NOW if you plan to go. Get Lodging info here: Festival Website. Things fill up quickly.

2) Register Your Kids: Registration (Registration is now open!).

3) Get your kids ready for a big weekend of fun on skis!

4) Questions about it? Email Coach Rosemary.
