Sprint Relays & TNSC Loppet - *NEW DATES - NOW MARCH 29TH AND *APRIL 6TH

Revised dates for the Sprint Relays and Loppet:

• Saturday, March 29th -- Sprint Relays (no change);
• Sunday, April 6th -- Loppet (one week later than originally scheduled).

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 – Saturday afternoon, March 29th. 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 – Sunday, *April 6th 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.

• Register online for all events.
• On-line registration closes on *Saturday, April 5th at 11:00 PM.
• 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.
• In-person registrations at the chalet will be accepted on the morning of the Loppet (before 10:00 a.m.)
• Pick up your race bib on race day at the chalet.

Entry Fee:

• Adults (19 and over): $20.00*
• Ages 12 to 18: $15.00*
• Ages 11 and under: $10.00*

*Plus applicable processing (credit card) fees

https://www.temiskamingnordic.ca/