Canadian Masters 2014 Hosting Package

Competition Jury:

Organizing Committee Chair: Gerry Rideot
Technical Delegate: Ed Krats
Race Secretary: Rhonda Lawrence
Chief of Competition: Phillip Power
Chief of Timing: Robert Kuhne
Chief of Course: Alf Parsons
Event Coordinator: Charlotte Walker

Race Office Hours: (at Menihek Nordic Ski Club unless otherwise stated)

Sunday                         March 23^rd       8:30am- 5pm  
Monday                        March 24^th       8:30am- 5pm
Tuesday                       March 25^th       8:30am- 5pm
Wednesday                  March 26^th       8:30am- 5pm
Thursday                      March 27^th       8:30am- 5pm
Friday                           March 28^th       8:30am- 5pm
Saturday                      March 29^th       8:30am- 5pm

Eligibility and Licenses:

All competitors must have a valid and active membership with the Canadian Masters Cross Country Ski Association in order to participate in the 2014 Masters National Championships. Memberships may be purchased through your provincial director at www.canadian-masters-xc-ski.ca/en_index.htm  or will also be available for purchase on Zone4 through the online registration page on the Menihek Nordic Ski Club (MNSC) website: www.meniheknordicski.ca

Waivers:

All participants will automatically sign a digital waiver when registering online for the event. Participants will not be permitted to race without signing the waiver.

Race Entry Fees and Deadlines:

• $30 per event for all age categories (EARLY BIRD RATE before March 8^st for)
• $45 per event for all age categories from March 9^th -16^th 
• $50 per event for all age categories from  March 17^th- 21^st.

All entry fees include lunch on the day of the race

All medal presentations on race days after lunch, including Saturday’s race

Evening Pasta Dinner $15.00/person

NFLD Kitchen Party & Screech In night $10.00/person

Banquet/Dance on Saturday night: $45/person

Race Entry Deadline:

Friday March 21^st is the closing date for online registrations.

How to Enter:

Registration will open on-line through www.meniheknordicski.ca  (with a link to: www.zone4.ca) on December 1^st, 2013. The Zone 4 system provides the opportunity for participants to confirm that their entry has been received. Please note: Zone 4 only supports VISA and Mastercard. Payment must be made at the time of registration. Banquet and dinner tickets will be available online. Limited tickets will be available on site as well depending on availability

Age Categories for Racers (M/F):

Race Distance: LD denotes “Long Distance”, SD denotes “Short Distance”

Monday March 24- LD Classic

Wednesday March 26^th- SD Classic

Thursday March 27^th- SD Freestyle

Saturday March 29^th- LD Free Technique

*All races to be wave start by age category*

Parking:

Parking for the event will be available at the parking lot. There are also two other parking areas within walking distance to the stadium (see venue map at www.meniheknordicski.ca  ). As space can be limited, especially on weekends, we encourage carpooling where possible.

Waxing Facilities:

A waxing trailer with electrical outlets is available near the park office at MNSC. Two other waxing areas will be available at the venue with power on race mornings.

Accommodation:

Labrador City has a variety of accommodations available. For any booking concerns, please contact Charlotte Walker at walker@nf.aibn.com Click on the button to link to website:

                                                                    larrymurray@live.fr

Northern Inn & Suites                     Twin Cities B&B                  Ptarmigan Nest

700 Nicholas-Adams Hwy                  325 Viking Cres.                      Snows Drive

Labrador City, NL                               Labrador City, NL                    Wabush, NL

(709) 944-2425                                  (709) 944-4053                        (709) 944-3040

Car Rentals:

Additional Information:

Race maps, detailed schedules, athlete meetings, weather updates and additional race information will be available at www.meniheknordicski.ca .

Event Schedule:

Sunday March 23rd 4:00 – 6:00 pm     Registration and Meet and Greet Social      Menihek Nordic Ski Club   Smokey Mountain Rd.  (6.3 Km from Wabush Airport)

Monday March 24th 10:30 a.m.           10-20 km Classic (Wave Start)

 Tuesday March 25th 8:30- 6:00 pm     Trails Open - Athlete accreditation badge allows access to trails on non- race days       Evening Pasta Dinner $15.00/person     To begin at 5:00 pm

Wednesday March 26th 10:30 a.m.      5-10 km Classic (Wave Start)

Thursday March 27th 10:30 a.m.          5-10 km Skate (Wave Start)      NFLD Night & Screech In Venue TBA          Admission $10.00/person                     

Friday March 28^th 8:30- 6:00p.m.         Trails open- Athlete accreditation badge allows access to trails on non- race days

Saturday March 29th 9:30 a.m.            10-20 km Skate (Wave Start)       Banquet ($45 per person)       Venue TBA           Dinner & Dance

Map of the Trails: