2019 Kawartha Nordic Skiathlon

2019 Kawartha Nordic Skiathlon ‒ Sunday 24-Feb-2019

This event is meant to be a fun introductory race experience, for skiers of all ages and abilities, and a chance to try an interesting race format.

Age Category Distance Format Technique Cost Masters (1988 & earlier) 18 km Skiathlon 9km Classic to 9km Skate $30 Open (1989-1998) 18 km Skiathlon 9km Classic to 9km Skate $30 Junior Man/Woman (1999-2000) 18 km Skiathlon 9km Classic to 9km Skate $30 Junior Boy/Girl (2001-2002) 9 km Skiathlon 4.5km Classic to 4.5km Skate $30 Juvenile (2003-2004) 6 km Skiathlon 3km Classic to 3km Skate $30 Midget (2005-2006) 6 km Skiathlon 3km Classic to 3km Skate $30 Mini-midget (2007-2008) 3 km Mass Start Classic $20 Peewee (2009-2010) 1.5 km Mass Start Classic $20 Atom (2011 & younger) 1.5 km Mass Start Classic $20 Open/Masters/Jr/Juvenile 18 km 2-person Relay 9km Classic + 9km Skate 2x$25 Open/Masters/Jr/Juvenile 9 km 2-person Relay 4.5km Classic + 4.5km Skate 2x$25 All race fees will be discounted by $5/person, if registration is completed before 2-Feb-2019

Event Details:

  • The first race wave start is scheduled for 10am Sunday 24-Feb-2019.
  • A team captains meeting will be held at 9am in the WoodFine Chalet.
  • All race day registrations are $40/person. Please pay by cash/credit/debit at the trailhead rental shop, and bring your receipt to the registration table in the WoodFine Chalet before 8am.
  • If the race is cancelled due to insufficient registrations or weather, a full refund will be provided minus a $5 processing fee. The $1.50/skier Zone4 processing fee is also not refundable. Requests for individual refunds will be considered on a case by case basis.
  • Those interested in Paranordic categories, should contact the Chief of Competition, Todd Harris RaceKawarthaNordic@gmail.com , in advance to discuss course options.
  • Skiathlon Races:
  • Each skier will complete the first half of the race using Classic technique and the second half with Free technique.
  • Skier's will have an assigned space in which to leave their Skate gear, for the mid-race transition.
  • You may wish to bring a small mat or carpet square on which to stand, if changing your boots.
  • The time taken in transition will be included as part of the racer's total elapsed race time.
  • 2-Person Relay Races:
  • The starting team member will ski with the Classic technique and, once tagged by their teammate, the second team member will ski with Free technique.
  • Both members of a 2-person relay team must be registered individually, and with the same team name.
  • Start groups for all races will be determined once registration closes, and may involve collapsing genders or ages. Start position within a group will be determined by random draw, with all race day registrants starting last.
  • The 9 km & 18 km races will follow a 4.5 km loop, while the 3 km and 6 km races will use a 3 km loop.
  • While the course will be marked, our trails will be open to the public, and you could encounter both non-racers and and participants competing in other races during your race.
  • All racers, parents and support crew are asked to uphold the SOD Paraffin race series requirement that only regular, non-fluorinated paraffin glide wax be used on racing skis for all categories, including Open and Masters ‒ no low, mid or high flouro waxes, hardners, gels, liquids, powders, etc. This restriction does not apply to grip waxes.
  • We are also looking for volunteers to help make this event a success. If you or anyone you know, might be interested, please have them signup online .
  • Visit the Kawartha Nordic website for more information.

Zone4 Registration Notes:

  • Proceed to checkout, once you have added the information for each skier to your cart using the "Add First Person", "Add Second Person", etc buttons.
  • An email receipt will be sent upon successful payment completion.
  • If you are unsure whether your registration and/or payment was successful, please do not try again as we will be unable to refund the additional processing fee. Please contact membership@kawarthanordic.ca for registration assistance.
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Registration open Dec 29, 2018Feb 23, 2019
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