2013 Masters National Cross Country Ski Championships

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2013 Masters National Cross Country Ski Championships

Huntsville, ON

March 4 – 10, 2013

RACE NOTICE

Host Club:

Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club

Location:

ArrowheadProvincialPark

2.5 hr drive from Pearson (Toronto) InternationalAirport

Sanctioning/Rules:

Canadian Masters Cross Country Ski Association

Cross Country Canada

Competition Jury:

Organizing Committee ChairPeter Briand

Technical Delegate:Al White

Race Secretary:Cathie Raynor/Rachel DeSadeleer

Chief of Competition:Mike Derbyshire

Chief of Timing:Harvey Chapman

Chief of CourseSteve Jones

Race Office Hours:(at ArrowheadProvincialPark unless otherwise stated)

Monday March 4th 2:00- 6 pm*

Tuesday March 5th 8:30 – 4 pm

Wednesday March 6th 2:00 – 4 pm*

ThursdayMarch 7th8:30 – 4 pm

FridayMarch 8th2:00 – 4 pm*

SaturdayMarch 9th8:30 – 4 pm

Sunday March 10th8:30 – 2 pm

*reduced hours on non race days

We hope to add additional race office times on Monday and Friday evenings for those arriving late on those evenings – details TBA.

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 2013 Masters National Championships. Memberships may be purchased through the through your provincial director at will also be available for purchase through the online registration page on the Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club (ANSC) website:

Waivers:

All participants will automatically sign a digital waiver when registering online for the event. Participants registering by mail will sign the event waiver on the registration form. Participants will not be permitted to race without first signing the ANSC waiver.

Race Entry Feesand Deadlines:

$30 per racefor all age categories beforeFebruary 11th,EARLY BIRD RATE

$40 per racefor all age categories from February 12 –25th

$50 per race for all age categories after Feb 26- March 3rd.

All entry fees includelunch on the day of the race

Banquet/Dance on Saturday night: $45 per person

Race Entry Deadline:

Sunday, March 3rd is the closing date for online registrations. Some limited onsite registrations may be accepted after March 3rd depending onavailability. Cash or cheque only. Please confirm availability with the race secretary prior to arriving.

How to Enter:

Registration will open on-line through (with a link to: on December 9, 2012. 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. To send in your registration form by mail it must be received in the race office prior to Feb 11 for the early bird rate, Feb 25 for the regular rate and March 3rd for the late rate. It should be mailed to:

ArrowheadProvincialPark (attn: Masters Registration)

451 Arrowhead Park Road

Huntsville, ON

P1H 1P5

Age Categories for Racers:

Age Categories for Racers (M/W)

Race Distances: (LD denotes “Long Distance”, SD denotes “Short Distance”)

Tuesday March 5th – LD Free Technique

Thursday March 7th – SD Classic Technique

Saturday March 9th – SD Free Technique

Sunday March 10th – LD Classic Technique

Parking:

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

Waxing Facilities:

A waxing hut with electrical outlets is available near the park office at Arrowhead. A waxing tent and generator is available at the venue near the race office and stadium on race mornings.

Accommodation:

Huntsville has a variety of accommodations available. For a complete list of accommodations please visit

Additional Information:

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

Event Schedule:

Monday March 44:00 – 6:00 pm

Registration and Meet and Greet Social

ArrowheadProvincialPark,

451 Arrowhead Park Road, Huntsville,ON

(exit 226 off hwy 11, 7 km north of

Huntsville)

Tuesday March 510:30 a.m.

10-20 km Free Technique

(Wave Start)

Wednesday March 68:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Trails Open- Athlete accreditation badge allows

access to trails on non race days

Thursday March 710:30 a.m.

5-10 km Classic

(Wave Start)

Friday March 88:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Trails Open

Saturday March 910:30 a.m.

5-10 km Free Technique

(Wave Start)

Banquet ($45per person)

Sunday March 109:30 a.m.

10-20 km Classic

(Wave Start)