Yellowknife Ski Races - NWT Territorial Championships

Yellowknife Ski Races - NWT Territorial Championships Registration

The Yellowknife Ski Races are an annual event to meet other skiers, gain race experience, and have a good time. We are excited to host this race as Territorial Championships for skiers across the north. This is a family event, with categories for all ages. Anyone is eligible to enter or just drop by to watch and make some noise. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Saturday, February 29 : Classic Technique , interval start. Bib pick-up from 12:30pm to 1:00pm. Races start in order of distance at 1:30pm . Cookie medals for all participants. Start lists will be posted at noon on the date of the event.

Sunday, March 1: Free Technique , mass start in waves by distance. Bib pick-up from 12:30pm to 1:00pm. Races start in order of distance at 1:30 . Cookie medals for all participants. Start lists will be posted at noon on the date of the event.

Event Organization: Events Director: Kerry Wheler, Chief of Course: John Stephenson

Registration: Participants must register for the event at zone4.ca (search for Yellowknife). All racers 8 years and younger are free, but must still register . Ages 9 to adult are $5. Registration closes at THURSDAY, February 27st, 2020 at midnight. Late entries cannot be accepted.

Eligibility: Anyone with a pair of skis. All ages & levels are welcome and encouraged to participate!

Course: We will be using the 1km loop, 1.25km and 2.5 km blue. 0.2km cradle category will be within the stadium. The “out of the cradle” 0.5km category will have a specialized loop. The 2.0km Peewee will do 2 laps of the 1.0km.  The Bantam 2.5km will do 1 lap of 2.5km Blue. Midget 3.75km will do 2.5km first, followed by 1.25km. Longer races will do multiple laps of the 2.5km blue.

Awards: Cookie medals for all participants as they cross the finish line. Gold, Silver & Bronze medals will be awarded to Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget, Juvenile and Junior categories only. All Masters skiers will be entered into a draw for an Overlander gift certificate.

Medal Ceremony: will take place after the races on both Saturday and Sunday.

Waxing Facilities :  There are 3 waxing tables available at the main Ski Club wax room.

Saturday Refreshments: Complimentary light refreshments (ie. fruit, bagels) and hot chocolate will be served in the chalet.

Sunday Refreshments : Bring the family for lunch, even if you are not racing! “One of a Thai” will be onsite to serve specialty dishes for purchase ($14-16/plate) from 11:30-2:30 . Complimentary light refreshments (fruit, bagels) and hot chocolate will be served in the chalet.

Weather & cancellation policy: The Event Jury will monitor the weather forecast and may cancel the event. The cut off temperature will be -20C for Bantam and older categories; -15 C for Peewee (2010 birth year) and younger (as per Nordiq Canada rules). In case of cancellation, participants are encouraged to go for a recreational ski and enjoy the warmth and comradery in the chalet. No refunds will be given.

Additional Information: Visit the Yellowknife Ski Club website www.skiyellowknife.com , or email Kerry Wheler ykskiclubevents@gmail.com

Volunteers: It’s fun to be part of the team that makes it happen! If you can spare some time to help out, please email ykskiclubevents@gmail.com

* Gold, Silver, Bronze medals will be awarded in peewee, bantam, midget, juvenile and junior categories.


All participants in all categories receive a cookie medal.

See you at the races!


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Registration open Feb 17, 2020Feb 28, 2020
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