- Classic (timed interval start): January 9 - 1st racer starts at 10:00am
- Freestyle (mass start): January 10 - Starts at 09:00am
Race Categories and Start Order - Classic and Freestyle Races
| Men 20-29 |
10 km |
| Women 20-29 |
10 km |
| Men 30-39 |
10 km |
| Men 40-49 |
10 km |
| Men 50-59 |
10 km |
| Women 30-39 |
10 km |
| Women 40-49 |
10 km |
| Women 50-59 |
10 km |
| Men 60-69 |
10 km |
| Women 60-69 |
10 km |
| Men 70+ |
10 km |
| Women 70+ |
10 km |
| Junior Men (18-19) |
10 km |
| Junior Boys (16-17) |
7.5 km |
| Junior Women (18-19) |
7.5 km |
| Junior Girls (16-17) |
7.5 km |
| Juvenile Boys (14-15) |
5 km |
| Juvenile Girls (14-15) |
5 km |
| Midget Boys (12-13) |
4 km |
| Midget Girls (12-13) |
4 km |
| Mini-Midget Boys (10-11) |
2 km |
| Mini-Midget Girls (10-11) |
2 km |
| Special Olympics (Male) |
2 km |
| Special Olympics (Female) |
2 km |
| Jackrabbit A (Male) |
.5km |
| Jackrabbit A (Female) |
.5km |
| Jackrabbit B (Male) |
1km |
| Jackrabbit B (Female) |
1km |
| Para Nordic Sit Ski (Male) |
.5km |
| Para Nordic Standing (Female) |
.5km |
Location
The race will be held at Hiawatha Highlands, located at the corner of 5th Line and Landslide Road in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Map
Registration
Register on-line at www.zone4.ca. On-line registration will be available until Saturday, January 2 ending at 12:00 p.m.
Entry Fees
$15.00 per event Mini-Midget to Masters
$10.00 per event Para Nordic, Jackrabbit and Special Olympics
Coaches Meeting
The coaches meeting will be held in the Kin Centre starting at 7:00 p.m.
Accommodations
Accommodations are availavble at the Water Tower Inn.
Sault Ste. Marie offers a wide variety of hotel, motel, B&B and cottage facilities. For more information consult the City of Sault Ste. Marie website: www.city.sault-ste-marie.on.ca
Awards
All awards will be presented at the race site following the conclusion of the last event. Award of the Hiawatha Cup will go to the Highest Team Aggregate Club.
Individual medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in all events and age classes.
Merchandise prize tables for winners and random draw prizes will be offered.
Hospitality
Light snacks, lunches and hot/cold refreshments will be available for sale at the race site both days of the competition.
Race Facilities
The Soo Finnish Nordic clubhouse and the Kinsmen Centre will be available both days. Indoor washroom and limited indoor waxing facilities will be provided. Outdoor/tent waxing areas will also be available. Electrical power will be available both indoors and out. Our Pisten Bully groomer with power tiller and tracksetter will prepare the race course. Final competition track set by Snowmobile and groomer.
A total of 40 km of trails are available. 2km of lit trail for evening practice are open to competitors and coaches. Races will take place on the Crystal Creek Trails.
Medical and Emergency Services
The event will be staffed by members of the Canadian Ski Patrol.
The site is within a 15 minute drive of a fully-equipped hospital.
Border Crossing
U.S. visitors should be aware that passports are required in order to re-enter the United States.
More Information
For further information, please contact the race director, Kevin Hogan, at jk.hogan@sympatico.ca.
