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NORTH HIGHLANDS NORDIC

Welcome's you to the

NOVA SCOTIA PROVINCIAL

CROSS COUNTRY SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS

March 3 ^rd & 4 ^th , 2018

CAPE NORTH, NOVA SCOTIA

Dear Coaches and Competitors:

On behalf of North Highlands Nordic and Cross Country Nova Scotia, we would like to invite you to participate in the Nova Scotia Provincial Cross Country Ski Championships, on our trails in Cape North. Please find enclosed the race information package for this event.  All levels of skiers are encouraged to participate.

This will be a two day event, with the classic race on the Saturday and the free technique race on the Sunday .  The medals for Saturday will be given out at the meal after Saturday's race in the same facility.

You are required to register by Midnight, Thursday, March 1 ^st . For more information please read the following race notice. We hope you can join us.

This year, the provincial championships will be held in conjunction with the North Highlands Nordic Loppet, which will be held on Sunday. NOTE: Loppet time has been changed to 1 pm. Loppet registration will only take place between 10-11 am on Sunday, in person at the ski room.

Sincerely,

Linda Murray,

Chief of Race

RACE INFORMATION PACKAGE

Host Club: North Highlands Nordic Cross Country Ski Club

Sanctioned by: Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia

Location : Cape North, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Eligibility: Any skier, All ages

Registration

Fees per Race*	Juvenile & Older	Midget & Younger
CCC Club Members	$30	$15
NHN Season Pass Holders	$20	$10
Independent Participants**	$35	$20

Note: Each race fee includes trail fee for the specific day and a chance at draw prizes. It does not include the cost of a meal.

*Non-members of a CCNS club or CCC club.  This fee includes a day license of $5.00 with Cross Country Nova Scotia.  Independent racers must also complete a waiver before racing.

- Meals options for both Saturday and Sunday can be selected on the registration form and the cost will be added for payment.

- Saturday’s meal cost for participants and non-participants is $10, $5 for 12 & under

- Sunday's meal cost for participants and non-participants is $10, $5 for 12 & under

- Coaches and volunteers can ski for free on Saturday & Sunday.

Registration & Payment

Registration must be completed by one of the two option following options:

1. Complete registration forms & pay fees in person at North Highlands Nordic

2. On Line at: Zone4.ca with credit card

Registration Closing: Midnight Thursday, March 1, 2017

Waxing Facility : North Highlands Nordic Wax/Warm-Up Room

Accommodations: Go to http://nhn.xcski.ca/ for accommodation information, or call 383-2479.

Cancellation Policy :

The North Highlands Nordic race committee reserves the right to cancel or postpone the 2018 Nova Scotia Provincial Championships due to unfavourable race conditions.  Notice will be given to Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia by noon Wednesday, February 28 ^th , 2018.  This information will be posted on the CCSNS website: http://www.crosscountryns.ca/ and the North Highlands website: http://nhn.xcski.ca/

Race Distances

Category	Year of Birth		Saturday: Classic Individual Start		Sunday: Free Technique Mass Start
	Male/Female		Male	Female	Male	Female
Grand Masters 50+	In 1968 or Before		10 km	5 km	10 km	10 km
Master	1969 -1988		10 km	5 km	20 km	10 km
Open	1989-1999		10 km	5 km	15 km	10 km
Junior	2000-2001		10 km	5 km	10 km	7.5 km
Juvenile	2002-2003		7.5 km	5 km	10 km	7.5 km
Midget**	2004-2005		5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km
Pee Wee*	2006-2008		2.5 km	2.5 km	2.5 km	2.5 km
Atoms**	2009-2011		1 km	1 km	1 km	1 km

*Some age groups have overlapping ages. Coaches/parents/athletes decide to race 'up' or not.

Note: In the event of low registration, the race committee has the authority to combine categories.

Course Maps

Course maps will be available on-site in the ski room.

Event Schedule

Saturday

9:00 – 10:30 am                      Official Training

10:00 – 11:00 am                    Bib Pickup

10:30 am                                 Pre-Race Meeting (for coaches, new racers & young racers)

1 pm                                        Individual Start Classic Races

6:00 pm                                   Post Race Meal & Awards in ski room

Sunday

10:00 am                          Official Training & Bib Pickup

11:00 am                          Pre-Race Meeting (for coaches, new racers & young racers)

1:00 pm                            Mass Start Free Style Races

3:00 pm                            Awards