January 20, 2014 (Whistler, BC) - The Whistler Nordics hosted the 2nd Coast Cup Race in the Teck Coast Cup Regional Series at Whistler Olympic Park on Saturday, January 18th, 2014. One hundred and thirty athletes ranging from four year-old Atoms to Masters Categories took part in the Classic Technique interval start races under blue skies at this Olympic Venue. The race results can be found online on Zone 4 at: http://zone4.ca/results.asp?id=6340. Saturday's races were followed by Viking themed games and a feast attended by over one hundred 'Vikings'; this weekend's Coast Cup #2 at Whistler Olympic Park was the full Nordic experience! Photos are available to view at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kdksukxka7jvifa/fyLR2kQGrS.
Each club in the Coast Region competes for the Teck Coast Cup Series ‘banner’ by accumulating points over the five events in the series. The updated Club Aggregate Points Chart for the Regional Cup Series will be posted early this week, visit: http://crosscountrybc.ca/teck-regional-cup-series-club-aggregate-awards.
Volunteers played a major part in the success of the day. Over fifty volunteers from several clubs shared their knowledge and expertise in the stadium, race office, at the start and finish line, out on course, at the food stations, providing First Aid, in fact, every where you looked there was someone lending a hand, including some young athletes/racers too; Jenya and Jennifer our young MCs (and Development Team athletes) did a great job and conducted some fun racer interviews!
Today was made extra special by our sponsors: Teck for the event sponsorship, Ryders Eye Wear, Sea to Sky Carwash, Whistler Cooks for draw prizes and donations, as well as Whistler Chocolate and Starbucks for fueling the volunteers, and Nesters for fueling the racers! The Raffle baskets at the Viking Feast were supplied by Haywood Securities, Squamish Nordic Shop, Sport Stop Source for Sports Whistler, Jackets for Jasper, Callaghan Valley Training Centre, Callaghan Valley Cross Country Club, Whoola Toys, Whistler Pocket Chocolate, Whistler Roasting Company, Body Shop, Jules Fuel, Quantum Vitamins, Whistler Kitchen Works, Rexal Drugs, Lulu Lemon, Slope Side Supply, Nameste Teas, Aritzia/TNA, Senka Florists, Home Hardware, Armchair Books.
Cross Country BC, the provincial sport governing body for cross-country skiing in British Columbia is a non-for-profit, club-based organization of more than 16,000 members. Cross Country BC offers programs and services to support the continuous development of cross-country skiing for all ages and abilities, from introductory experiences to international excellence. Teck Resources Ltd. is the title sponsor of Cross Country BC’s Skier Development Program, thereby supporting excellence in sport and providing youth with experiences that will help them prepare for the future. For more information on Cross Country BC, please visit www.crosscountrybc.ca.