Welcome to the OCUP #5

Presented by the Porcupine Ski Runners

Race Entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST, Monday Febuary 10th, 2025 . Registration will only be done via Zone4. ca Payment and waivers must be completed

online during registration. No refunds for race entry fees or Food tickets.

Late Registration must be submitted by 11:59pm EST, Tuesday Feb 11th,2025

Confirmation lists will be posted on zone 4 and on Porcupine Ski Runners website,

and any errors must be reported to skirunnersevents@gmail.com by Thursday, February 13th, 2025.

All competitors in the U14 category and above require a Nordiq Canada

developmental race license or purchase a Nordic Canada Tier 2 Event License.

License can be purchased https://nordiqcanada.ca/races/racing-licenses/

Day licenses can be purchased via zone4 during registration. $6 per race day

If the event needs to be moved or canceled due to poor trail conditions,

insufficient registration or force majeure, it will be announced by

11:59 PM EST, Tuesday February 11th, 2025 on the Porcupine Ski Runners website

and registered participants will be emailed.

In case of cancellation, refunds will be provided less expenses

incurred in the planning of the event.

Cost Race Entry Fees Saturday Sprint Qualifier $50 HST (Late registration $100 HST) Sunday Classic Mass Start $50 HST (Late registration $100 HST)

Individual Events

Sprint Qualifier Free technique U14 and above/Prologue Free technique U10/U12

For the sprint qualifier start order will be determined by CPL sprint points. Highest ranked skier will go first with remaining field in descending order according to ranking. Skiers with no points will be placed in a random draw at the end of the category. CPL points will be awarded based on these individual results, if an athlete competes in the Club Team Sprints.

Awards for U10 and U12.

Club Team Sprint Relay U14 and older only No CPL point base on team sprint relay results .

Official Teams of 2 the same club or University/Team, and of the same gender. Unofficial Teams of 2, if athletes are a mix of Clubs/universities/teams (mixed Gender)

Awards: Medals for official teams and special prizes for unofficial teams.

Categories will be divided :

-U20/Seniors/Master Female (OPEN)      -U20/Seniors/Master Mens (OPEN)

-U18/U16/U14 Female (Challenge)          -U18/U16/U14 Male (Challenge)

-Unofficial (Open) -Unofficial (Challenge)

Start order:

Team sprint start order will be determined by the combined total of skiers CPL sprint points. Highest ranked team will be in position 1 in the start grid.Remainder of field will follow the same protocol as the qualifier above.Unofficial teams will use the same protocol but Club Teams and unofficial teams will be run as two separate categories and will loaded in the grid as two separate groups.

Team selection : can be done during registration if done after registration you may email skirunnersevents@gmail.com or come to race office to notify. This applies to changes as well.

Must be submitted by 3pm Friday 14 ^th ,2025 .

Heats: There is only 1 heat which is considered the final Heat.

Course: 2 Skiers 3x1250m

Skiers will exchange after with teammate after each1250m lap.

(no waxing adjustments between laps.)

Sunday Classic Mass Starts

Start order will be based on Distance CPL, U10,U12 start order based on results from sprint qualifier. Those without points results will be grouped separately and

randomly seeded at the back of the chevron start.

Monday Family Day Fun Event Color ski-

Registration and details on a separate registration via Zone 4.

https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=37791

Bibs Pickup

Bibs sorted by club and pick-up will take place in the Race Office inside chalet available for pickup during open hours

There will be a $100 replacement fee for lost bibs.

Maps and Profiles visit Porcupine Ski Runners webpage under events.

* Results will be posted on the notice board outside the Chalet and will be available online zone4 and on Porcupine Ski Runners Website under Events.

* Awards will be presented at Porcupine Ski Runners on site after the conclusion of the race. * Dinner tickets can also be purchased in advance during online registration.

Dante Club Hall

162 Cedar St South,Timmins, ON, P4N 2G8

Buffet Dinner Cost $38 each (incl. taxes) gratuity included

Italian buffet, Drinks and Dessert.

Limited Parking. Please Carpool

Waxing

We have few waxing buildings on site

Waxing must follow with the current Nordiq Canada waxing protocols on waxing safety and Prohibite the use of fluorinated waxes from all coaches,wax technicians, parents and applies to out-of-province or international skiers who are competing at these events.

https://xcskiontario.ca/2022/12/08/ontario-will-follow-nordiq-canada-wax-rules-for-the-2022-2023-season/

Food Service

-Saturday Hot lunch will be provided for athletes registered in races. Additional lunches, drinks and snack can be purchased Cash. Additional tickets also available during registration.

-Sunday free drinks,coffee,snack for everyone

*Please request any special dietary needs during registration for lunch and banquet.

Medical Services

Ski Patrol(First Responders) will be on site during competition. AED is located inside the main chalet lounge. Oxygen on site.

Timmins & District Hospital is located a 10 min drive from the club. Ambulance response time is 5 min from club

Parking

Parking is available on site but limited. Please carpool. Parking attendants will be on site. Shuttle service will be available if required and will be posted on website and information available at the chalet.

Accommodations Services

See Porcupine Ski Runners Website For Details

Friday February 14th,2025

Race office opens 1 pm

Course open from 1 pm - 4 pm

TCM 7:30pm for all

events

Saturday February 15th,2025

Race office opens 8am

Sprint Qualifier 10 am first start

Team Sprint Relay Race 1 pm first start

Dinner Option Drop in 5pm-7pm

Sunday February 16th,2025

Race Office opens 8am

Classic Mass Start 10am