Western Cup - Cross Country Skiing - Event Notice and Registration page

Western Cup - Cross Country Skiing

April 7-8, 2023

Hosted by Calgary Gay Ski and Social

Event Notice and Registration form

Join us at the Canmore Nordic Centre on Saturday April 8, 2023 for a super fun day of cross country ski racing. No experience required. This is a very novice friendly event. We are pleased to be back for a second year of involvement in Western Cup.

Events

Thursday, April 6 - Registration mixer - hosted by Western Cup at Hyatt Regency in Calgary

Friday, April 7 ,

Snow Squall Gay it Up Social Mixer - starting at 7pm and hosted by Calgary Gay Ski and Social - In true gay style, join us for a beer or cocktail at a quiet lounge in downtown Calgary for our pre-event information session. No cover charge - buy your own beer.

One Night in Monaco, a multi sport event starting at 9pm and organized by the Western Cup organizing committee. Who doesn't want to drink a few beers to be best prepared for some skiing the next day. Gays know how to celebrate. (entry is included in registration).

Saturday, April 8

Events - Canmore Nordic Centre - Biathlon Stadium

930am - 5km Skate race - interval start - 30 second time deduction for wearing daisy duke shorts and a crop top

1000am - 5km Classic race - mass start - 30 second time deduction for wearing your pride colours

1030am - 2km Drag race - intended for skiers who are newer to skiing - get your drag on - 30 second time deduction for skiers wearing a wig and something sparkly

1100am - 3 person relay - 30 second time deduction per skier wearing your daisy dukes and crop tops. Teams will be assigned some drag queen hair and pass the wig like a baton on each leg of the relay. Wigs must be on a skiers head while skiing and crossing the finish line

Choose the following categories - be warned this does not look like a straight ski race

King of the Vikings event - Same Day Pursuit - Vikings are about as gay sexy as it gets - here is your chance to braid your beard, wear a viking helmet, and roar your manliness at the world - race in both the 5km skate, and the 5km classic - time will be added for both events - awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Single event category

Daisy Duke and Crop Top event - this 5k skate includes showing some leg and sexy core - intended for anyone who wants to look sexy while skating 5k - medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

Wear your Pride event - this 5k classic event includes wearing your pride colours - intended for everyone who feels pride in being who they are - medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

Drag Race event -this 2k classic event includes putting on your glamourous drag - a wig at a minimum, but you can take it from there. This event is intended for skiers who don't identify as a racer - we could call it a recreational event, but we know when you get on the runway, you want your hair blowing in the wind and the spotlight to be on you - medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

3 person relay - balanced teams will be made following the end of the individual races. a 30 second per person deduction will be made for skiers wearning their daisy duke shorts and crop tops shirts - medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

After the races,during awards, join us for a glass of wine, or a beer and some cheese and crackers in a meeting room in the Canmore Nordic Centre Daylodge.

Evening

Western Cup Dance - buy your tickets at westerncup.com