Sprint Relays & TNSC Loppet - MARCH 28TH-29TH
A WEEKEND OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Where:
Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club, on Portage Bay Road (just north of the Cobalt turnoff -- intersection of Highway 11 & 11B)
Schedule of Events:
Community Sprint Relays
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Saturday afternoon, March 28th.
The first event starts at 1:45 p.m., with all events concluding by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
This will be a fun, family-friendly event, loosely based on the Team Sprint format.
The course will be a 200-metre loop in front of Temiskaming Nordic’s chalet, including “bumps and jumps”.
Loppet
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Sunday, March 29th at Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club, 11 a.m. start
Events range from 1 km to 20 km, with both classical and freestyle technique options. See Race Event details below for more details and registration information.
Facilities and Food:
The Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club has a large heated log chalet with indoor washrooms, kitchen, waxing area and change rooms for men and women. The club offers ski and snowshoe rentals at very affordable, family-friendly rates.
On Sunday, a lunch (chili and bun, including vegetarian, and gluten-free options) will be available to purchase after the Loppet, starting at noon.
Prizes and Awards:
Weather-permitting, award presentations will take place outside the chalet at approximately 1:30 pm. Alternatively, awards will be inside in two separate presentations, with awards for the shorter distances first at approximately 12:30 pm.
Chief of Competition: Anthony Story at races.temiskamingnordic@gmail.com
Race Secretary: Jean-Francois Blain at
jeanfblain(at)gmail.com.
Race Events, Distances and Start Times:
All are MASS STARTS----->
11:00 AM:
1 km Classic/Skate
2 km Classic/Skate
11:20 AM:
5 km Classic/Skate
10 km Classic/Skate
20 km Classic/Skate
All participants can choose either classic or skate techniques.
Back by popular demand, skiathlon events (half classic; half skate) will also be available for the 10-km and 20-km events.
Registration Instructions:
** All racers must sign an Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk Agreement on the day of the events, unless registration is completed through Zone4.
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Register via Zone4 for all events.
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On-line registration closes on *Saturday, March 28th at 10:00 PM.
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Registrations received before 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27th are appreciated since this will make planning the event (lunch numbers) easier for our volunteers.
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Pick up your race bib on race day at the chalet.
Fees:
The following are the entry fees + the Nordiq Canada race fees for the events:
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Adults (19 and over): $20.00 + $3.00 = $23.00*
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Ages 12 to 18: $15.00 + $3.00 = $18.00*
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Ages 11 and under: $10.00 + $3.00 = $13.00*
*Plus applicable processing fees
