Please noted corrected race info received from USSA 11/1/09.
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West Yellowstone SuperTour
Wild West Sprint Showdown
November 25, 2009
The Yellowstone Ski Festival is happy to announce a NEW race to our line-up. In conjunction with USSA, West Yellowstone will host the first ever USSA SuperTour Sprint-Qualifier-Only Race. This classic technique race will be approximately 1.4km for men & women and will be held on Wednesday, November 25. This race is open to ALL skiers. Competitive racers have the chance to earn points and citizen racers can test their skills against the sport’s top athletes. To register, visit:
http://www.yellowstoneskifestival.com/race-registration/
SuperTour Registration Classic Sprint Qualifying Race fees and deadlines:
- · $20.00 though Sunday, November 22
- · Late fee: $5.
- · Late fees will apply to all registrations received after November 22, 2009 through 5pm November 24, 2009 .
Registration for all races will close at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 24
Additional Details:
Age classes: Juniors, Seniors, Masters
Seedingwill be by USSA rules.
Organizing Committee:
Yellowstone Ski Festival Director: Sara Hoovler
Chief Of Competition: David Robinson
Chief Of Timing: Ernie Page
Chief Of Course: Peggy Lynn
Chief Of Stadium: Travis Hansen
Award money: $250 for fastest Man, $250 for fastest Woman
Racers must be present at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday night and have a current FIS standing to receive their winnings. Unclaimed prize money will be used for grooming and maintenance on the Rendezvous Ski Trails and to support the West Yellowstone Nordic Ski Team.
Cancellation: If the SuperTour Races are cancelled by the Chief of Competition on Monday, November 23, 2009 at noon due to lack of snow or other natural cause, a partial refund will be issued once non-refundable expenses are calculated. If races are held and a racer does not compete, no refund will be issued.
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West Yellowstone SuperTour
November 27 and 28, 2009
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's SuperTour will be one of the highlights of the Yellowstone Ski Festival again this year. The Men's 15K and Women’s 10K FREESTYLE races will take place on Friday, November 27th. The Men's 10K and Women’s 5K CLASSIC races will take place on Saturday, November 28th To register, visit:
http://www.yellowstoneskifestival.com/race-registration/
Below is a schedule of events for the races in West Yellowstone. We encourage and reward early registration. Please take the time to register in advance!
SuperTour Registration fees and deadlines:
- · $35.00 for one race/$60 for two races though Sunday, November 22, 2009
- · Late fee: $10. $45.00 for one race/$70 for two races
- · Late fees will apply to all registrations received after November 22, 2009 through 5pm November 24, 2009 .
Registration for all races will close at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 24
Additional Details:
Age classes: Juniors, Seniors, Masters
Freestyle Race Distance: Men:15k, Women:10k, regardless of age.
Classic Race Distance: Men: 10k, Women 5k, regardless of age
Seedingwill be by USSA rules.
Organizing Committee:
Yellowstone Ski Festival Director: Sara Hoovler
Chief Of Competition: David Robinson
Chief Of Timing: Ernie Page
Chief Of Course: Peggy Lynn
Chief Of Stadium: Travis Hansen
Award money for each event:
1st: $750.00
2nd: $500.00
3rd: $250.00
4th: $200.00
5th: $150.00
6th: $100.00
Racers must be present at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday night and have a current FIS standing to receive their winnings. Unclaimed prize money will be used for grooming and maintenance on the Rendezvous Ski Trails and to support the West Yellowstone Nordic Ski Team.
Medals will be awarded to the top three in each class.
Cancellation: If the SuperTour Races are cancelled by the Chief of Competition on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at noon due to lack of snow or other natural cause, a partial refund will be issued once non-refundable expenses are calculated. If races are held and a racer does not compete, no refund will be issued.
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Racing Schedule of Events
Sunday, November 22
Registrations received after today are subject to a late fee.
Monday, November 23
12:00 Noon
Final decision on Classic-Sprint-Qualifying Only Race status announced (if weather is a concern).
Tuesday, November 24
10:30AM-12Noon
“Try It” Biathlon Demonstration. All novice biathletes are encouraged to attend before Wednesday’s race.
12:00 Noon
Final decision on Friday & Saturday’s SuperTour race status announced (if weather is a concern).
4:00-5:00PM
Late registration for ALL SuperTour and Biathlon Races at the Holiday Inn Snow Desk.
5:00 PM
Registration closes for ALL RACES
6:00 PM
SuperTour Sprint Qualifier Only & Freestyle Race Coaches Meeting
Wednesday, November 25
9:00 AM
SuperTour Classic Sprint Start, Rendezvous Ski Trails
12:00 Noon-12:50PM
Biathlon Zero and Bib pick-up - Biathlon Cabin/Rendezvous Trails
1:00 PM
Biathlon Sprint Start, Biathlon Cabin/Rendezvous Trails
2:00 PM
Novice Biathlon Clinic & Start, Biathlon Cabin/Rendezvous Trails
2:15 PM
Biathlon Sprint Awards, Biathlon Cabin/Rendezvous Trails
Friday, November 27
10:00 AM
SuperTour Freestyle Race Start - Biathlon Cabin/Rendezvous Trails
5:00 PM
SuperTour Classic Race Coaches Meeting, Holiday Inn
Registration closes for Saturday's Juniors Race
Saturday, November 28
10:00 AM
SuperTour Classic Race Start - Biathlon Cabin/Rendezvous Trails
12:00 Noon
Approximate start of Juniors Classic Race - Biathlon Cabin/Rendezvous Trails
7:00 PM
SuperTour Awards Ceremony – Holiday Inn