The NYSSRA fall membership “race” has officially closed and the super-computer is fast at work tallying up the totals to see which NYSSRA club has jumped out to an early lead. Now that it is December we can start to look forward to the great upcoming races on the calendar and the exciting points competition that will ensue. Each NYSSRA sanctioned race offers you a chance to earn points to help your club win the championship banner. Be sure to highlight the 5 “Wilkinson Cup” races on your race calendar. This mini-series of races can help earn your club earn double points, eternal personal glory and the cash-money prize pack at the end of the season!
Your name would look good on this trophy!
The Season Opener: This year NYSEF hopes to host the season opener in Lake Placid. DATE: Sunday, December 14, 2014 RACE LOCATION: Mt. Van Hoevenberg START TIME: 10:30 AM mass start by race distance/gender DISTANCE: Ladies 5 km Course 5km (1 lap) U16 boys/girls. 10 km (2 laps) U18/U20/U23/Senior/Master men/women TECHNIQUE: freestyle BIB PICK-UP: 8:30-9:30 AM AWARDS: following the race. Online registration closes Friday, December 12 at 6 PM
Registration is open here: https://www.alpinereg.com/EVENTS/store/XC.cfm and race details are found here: http://www.nysef.org/x-c-biathlon/.
The PIE Race: This year the Osceola Pie race will be the 1st stage of the “Wilkinson Cup” mini-series. This race is at the Osceola Tug Hill XC Center and is shaping up to be a big event with some of the most delicious prizes you will see all season. Here are the details: WILKINSON CUP SERIES RACE #1 Classic technique. 5k for U16, U18, Senior, and Masters, 2k for Bill Koch skiers 10:30 a.m. start for Bill Koch, 11:00 a.m. for juniors, open, and masters, interval start Pre-reg by Dec. 18, $20. Day of race entries accepted. Make checks payable to Camden Nordic Ski Club. Registration is open here https://www.skireg.com/2014-world-famous-osceola-pie-race.
ADK Vauhti Skiathlon: Finish off December with a trip to Day, NY for the ADK Vauthi skiathlon. This is a great way to test your speed in both techniques in the same race! 4k classic followed by 4k freestyle for all age groups; mass start at 12:00 noon Entry fee $20 NYSSRA members, $25 non-NYSSRA. You can register today at https://www.skireg.com/adk-vauhti-skiathlon-2014. Deadline for registration 12/26/14; day of race entries accepted Checks payable to Matthew Torniainen Hosted by Adirondack Vauhti more information: (518) 853-1396
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