Remember to Vote!
The Winter Olympics are only 36 days away!
WNBC.com is taking a poll about what Olympic
events people are most interested in. To take part in this
survey and show your support for cross-country skiing,
go to: www.wnbc.com/olympics2006/index.html=20
In the right-hand margin is a poll, "What
2006 winter Olympic sport are you most interested in?"
Vote for cross country skiing!
Hopefully if there are enough people that
vote, NBC will consider covering a larger portion of cross-country
skiing at the Olympics. There is no limited amount of times
you can vote so vote often!
Hockey currently has 36% of the vote. Let's show NBC that
the Nordic world deserves more recognition.
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Capitol Square Sprints
Cross Country Ski
Workshop and Equipment Demo
Saturday, January 14, 2006: 9:00 a.m.-1:00
p.m.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned skier,this
Nordic ski conference
and equipment demo offers something for everyone. Competitive
skiers
will learn about the latest in equipment,waxing and new techniques
in dryland
training. Beginners will learn how to get started in the sport
and how to teach
children to ski.
Attend this workshop and you ’ll have an opportunity
to learn from the experts including, "Training as an
elite athlete: finding the balance between training and life"
by Chad Giese, member of the Subaru Factory Team and a United
States Olympic Team hopeful. Then top it off with a “ski
to remember ” using the latest equipment to ski around
the Capitol Square.
Who should attend?
Anyone who wants to learn more about the sport. The goal is
to promote Nordic
skiing and the health benefits it can bring to the entire
family. The Univ of Wisconsin Hospital and Madison Nordic
Ski Club are co-sponsors with a goal of promoting the health
benefits of Nordic Skiing.
LOCATION
Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor ’s Club,1 West Dayton
St.,Madison WI
WORKSHOP FEE
$20 per person by January 1,2006.$30 per person after January
1,2006
(including day of workshop).The fee covers the workshop talks,on-snow
equipment demo and a buffet lunch.No refunds.
REGISTRATION
Advanced registration is encouraged as space and demo equipment
is
limited. Two course tracks are available:recreational and
competitive. Walk-in
registration will be accepted if space allows. Registration
is also available online
at www.capitolsquaresprints.org.
Register early,this will be a popular event!
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Great Nordeen
Nordic Ski Race-Bend, OR
Event Date: Jan. 21, 2006-The Nordeen
is quickly gaining the reputation as the fastest ski marathon
in the West, descending 1500 feet in elevation from start
to finish. Race organizers shortened the 2005 Nordeen to a
30km event where Justin Wadsworth won the men's race in a
scorching 57 minutes. Suzanne King took the overall women's
victory by skiing the course in just 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Average times for the 2005 racecourse were 1 hr 25 minutes.
The manageable terrain makes the Nordeen a great race for
first time racers and recreational skiers according to MBSEF
Nordic Program Director, Ben Husaby. Husaby also notes that
Moon Country Snowmobile Club and Mt. Bachelor plays a large
part in the success of the event by meticulously preparing
the once-a-year course.
The 2005 race attracted 350 participants and organizers are
expecting over 400 skiers in 2006. Top competitors receive
$1,000 in cash prizes and over $1,500 will be awarded in raffle
prizes. Awards will go to age class winners and will be presented
at the event banquet, which is scheduled for the evening of
January 21st.
Entry fees are $55 from December 24th to January 6th. After
January 7th the price increases to $65. No day of race registration
is available. Entry forms can be accessed at www.mbsef.org
or sign up online: www.signmeupsports.com
Paper entries are available at the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center,
Sunnyside Sports, Webcyclery or Bend Bike 'N Sport. Bib pick
up is from noon to 6pm at Bend Bike 'N Sport, 345 SW Century
Drive.
The Great Nordeen is a fundraising event for the MBSEF Nordic
department to support race-training programs and keep program
costs down for MBSEF Juniors and Youth skiers.
Direct your e-mails to:
nordic@mbsef.org
and phone calls to Ben Husaby (541) 388-0002.
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Lone Mountain
Ranch
Women's Camps Winter 2005 - 2006
Do you want to improve your downhill control
on all trails? Do you want to progress to the next level in
your skiing? Are you interested in participating in a positive
and supportive learning environment that will boost your confidence?
Are you interested in camaraderie with women who share similar
interests? If so, then join us for our Women's Camp, in the
spectacular setting of Lone Mountain Ranch and Yellowstone
National Park.
http://www.lmranch.com/lmr_content/winter/xc/womenscamp.htm
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24 Hours of Telemark!
January 7-8, 2006-The 24 Hours of Telemark
is a cross-country ski relay race with teams of one to six
members competing against each other in different age divisions
and categories. The team, or individual, in each category
that completes the most laps in 24 hours is the winner.
Held each winter since 2002, this x-c race is fun for cross-country
skiers of all abilities. The race course is a short but challenging
loop immediately adjacent to Telemark Lodge. With the course
right out the door of the lodge, it's just a few short steps
from skiing to warm rooms and changes of clothes, as well
as Telemark's outstanding hospitality.
The 24 Hours of Telemark has grown in size and class each
year. The prize list for 2006 (donated by our generous sponsors)
looks to be huge... and much of it will be given away as door
prizes. Maybe you should join us this year?
Please visit www.24hoursoftelemark.com
for more info.
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Tamarack Academy
Thursday Feb 9 - Sunday Feb 12
3 days @ $150/day
This all-inclusive price covers lodging, instruction,
meals, and trail passes.
Attendees will enjoy five on-snow sessions (expect 8-12 hours
on snow!) alongside
Subaru Factory Team/XCAcademy.com staff, with extensive technical
analysis and
advice.
We will cover both classic and skate technique, drills, and
training. In the classroom,
we will discuss such topics as ski preparation and maintenance,
training for skiing,
and we'll have a lecture by one of our guest coaches (topic
TBD). We'll also have
Salomon skis and boots available to demo throughout the weekend.
This camp is an opportunity for skiers to train alongside,
and learn from some of
North America's premier athletes and instructors. What better
way to enjoy winter
than with the Subaru Factory Team and XCAcademy.com staff,
all at one of the
nation's newest and most remarkable ski resorts: Tamarack,
Idaho.
For more information or to receive a complete academy schedule,
please e-mail Tim Weston at timweston1@yahoo.com
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2nd Annual Elk Mountain
Engadine Cross Country Ski Race
Montrose, CO-Make sure to attend the 2nd Annual Engadine
Cross Country Ski race February 25, 2006. The race will be
a 5k race around our property. Registration fee is $40 and
it includes admission to the buffet after the race, plus 2
drinks. For those not participating in the race, Buffet is
$40 and includes 2 drinks and children under 12 are $20 and
it includes two drinks.
For more information please email Elk
Mountain Resort or visit www.elkmountainresort.com
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COLORADO CUP CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACE SERIES
A series of cumulatively scored Nordic races set to go
for 2005-2006 season
Natron Nordic Enterprises, Skifire Inc., and a group of Colorado
Nordic ski areas have combined efforts to create a nine-race
series of cumulatively scored cross-country skiing competitions.
The series will be scored similar to World Cup races, allowing
skiers to accumulate points and compete for overall placing
during an entire season of events.
The series includes nine well-established races that have
a history of being the best events in Colorado. The Colorado
Cup will join these successful events together using their
established venues, distances, and techniques while providing
a cumulative scoring system. Racers will be given points based
on their finishing position and ranked overall by gender as
well as in 10-year age group categories. At the end of the
season the Colorado Cup will be awarded to overall senior
and junior champions as well as age group winners. Natron
Nordic Enterprises has donated four 1-year training plans
to be awarded as prizes for the overall and junior champions.
The intent of the Colorado Cup is to provide a system that
will support and develop junior skiers all the way through
to master and elite skiers while also standardizing Nordic
events so that competitors and ski areas can get the most
out of every race, all season long.
More information, including the complete schedule, scoring
system, event and series details as well as results can be
found at www.natronnordic.com in the "Colorado Cup"
section. The results will be compiled and updated approximately
one week after each event. For additional information,contact
Matt Muir at Skifire Inc., email Matt at matt@skifire.com,
be sure to include "Colorado Cup" in the subject
line.
2005-06 Colorado Cup Scored Races
Dec 10, 2005 Gold Run Classic 10km Classic Gold Run
Jan 7, 2006 Steamboat Stampede 40km Classic Steamboat Nordic
Center
Jan 14, 2006 Snow Mountain Classic 15km Classic Snow Mountain
Ranch
Jan 21, 2006 Devil's Thumb Ranch Pursuit 7.5/7.5 Pursuit Devil's
Thumb Ranch
Jan 28, 2006 Gold Run Loppet 30km Freestyle Gold Run
Feb 11, 2006 Owl Creek Chase 30km Freestyle Aspen
Feb 18, 2006 Steamboat Pursuit 10/10 Pursuit Steamboat Nordic
Center
Mar 4, 2006 Alpina Madshus Stampede 42km Freestyle Snow Mountain
Ranch
Mar 12, 2006 Wilson Cup 20km Freestyle Vail
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