Welcome to the Ontario Youth Championships

Presented by the Porcupine Ski Runners

Race Entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST, Monday Febuary 27th, 2023 . Registration will only be done via Zone4.ca Payment and waivers must be completed online during registration. No refunds for race

entry fees or banquet tickets.

Late Registration must be submitted by 11:59pm EST, Tuesday Feb 28th,2023

Confirmation lists will be posted on on porcupine ski runners website,and any errors must be reported to skirunnersevents@gmail.com by Thursday, March 2th, 2023.

All competitors in the U14 category require a Nordiq Canada developmental race license or hold a Nordiq Canada supporting member day license for each race day.

Race License can be purchased at

http://cccski.com/Events/LicenseApplications.aspx.

Day licenses can be purchased via zone4 during registration. $5 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 28th, 2020 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 Classic Interval $40 HST (Late registration $80 HST) Saturday Skate Team Relay $5 HST (Late registration $10 HST) Sunday Free Mass Start $40 HST (Late registration $80 HST)

Saturday Interval Classic

For the interval start classic technique race, start order will be determined by random draw within groups .

Group 1 will be composed of licensed skiers . Group 2 will be composed of all unlicensed skiers.

Sunday Mass Starts

For all categories the start order will be based on results from Saturday's interval start race..

Those without results from Saturday will be grouped separately and randomly seeded at the back of the chevron start.

NOTE -U14 seeding will use the published CPL points from March 1st 2023. Please note all athletes in the U14 category must have a Nordiq Canada race license or purchase a Nordiq Canada day license available in the zone4 race registration.

Team Events

Fun obstacle team skate technique race will be held on Saturday afternoon for participants registered in at least one or both individual races. Placement and Teams for Relay will be based on the number of participants. Classic Track will be in place for U8

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 on Porcupine Ski Runners Website under Events. * Awards for Saturday's races will be presented at the banquet and awards for Sunday's races will be presented on site after the conclusion of the race. * Banquet tickets can also be purchased in advance during online registration.

Dante Club Banquet

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

Banquet Buffet Dinner Cost $26 each (incl. taxes) kids under 5 free

Rigatoni, Chicken, Meatballs, Salad, Drinks and Dessert.

Limited Parking. Please Carpool

Waxing

We have few waxing buildings on site

Waxing must follow with the current Nordiq Canada Tier 2 waxing protocols on waxing safety and the use of fluorinated glide 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 only. 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 will be on site during competition. AED is located inside the main chalet lounge. Oxygen on site.

The 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 March 3rd,2023

Race office opens 1 pm

Course open from 1 pm - 4 pm

Team Leader Meeting 6 pm for all

events

Saturday March 4th,2023

Race office opens 8am

Classic Interval Race 10 am first start

Skate Relay Race 1 pm first start

Banquet

Doors open 5:30pm

Dinner served 6pm

Awards presentations 7pm

Sunday March 5th,2023

Race Office opens 8am

Skate Mass Start