2012 Division 1 and 2

VermontState Nordic Skiing

Classic Championships

Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center

TuesdayFeb 28, 2012

Hosted by: BUHS

Chief of Race: Bill Jahn,

TD: Jim Rodrigues

VPA Representative:

ENTRY DEADLINE IS FEB. 21st

FEES:

Timing Costs: $250.00

Medals: $200.00

4 additional Porto-toilets: $520.00

Lunch for Volunteers: $150.00

Supplies: $100.00

TD and Announcer$300.00

Tent $1000.00

Venue Fee $1550.00

Cost per school: $15

Cost per Skier: $12

(no charge for day before race preview)

(Example: Mt. Anthony (Boys & Girls) $15 + (16 racers x $12) = $207)

Rosters should be emailed to:

Please make checks payable to:Brattleboro SAF

c/o Chris Sawyer

131 Fairground Road

Brattleboro, Vermont 05301

PREVIEW THE COURSE: Monday, Feb. 27

Tuesday, Feb 28 – RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

8:30-9:30 -- Registration and bib pick-up (Storage Barn)

9:30 -- Coaches Meeting (Registration)

10:30 -- BoysIndividual Classic

11:30 -- GirlsIndividual Classic

12:30 -- Boys Relay Running Orders Due (Registration)

1:30 -- GirlsRelay Running Orders Due (Registration)

1:30 -- BoysClassic Relay

2:30 -- GirlsClassic Relay

4:00 -- Awards Ceremony

Directions to Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center

  • Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center is located at 783 Townshend Road, Grafton, VT 05146.
  • From Londonderry, VT and west, follow Rte 11 east to Chester. Turn south on Rte 35 (by the True Value hardware store) and follow to Grafton. Turn right and then left in front of The Old Tavern. Follow Townshend Road 3/4 mile out to the ski area.
  • From Bellows Falls, VT and east, follow Rte 121 west through Saxtons River into Grafton. Turn left in front of the Old Tavern. Follow Townshend Road 3/4 mile out to the ski area.
  • From Brattleboro, VT and south, follow Rte 30 north to Townshend. Turn north (right) on Rte 35 and follow signs to Grafton. Turn left toward Grafton at Y about 3 miles after turning onto Rte. 35. Ski area on right after another 6 miles.
  • From Springfield, VT and north, follow Rte 11 to Chester. Follow directions from Chester above.

COACHES: Coachesmay ski for free on the day of the state meet.

PARKING: Busses will be parked in a designated area. A more detailed map of the parking area will follow

WARM SPACE:There will be some warm space for skiers in the cabin and the equipment garage. There will also be a large tent. Note, however, that warm space will be limited so competitors and spectators are reminded to dress appropriately and plan to be outside,utilizing buses and vans for storage of competitors’ duffle bags, ski bags and excess equipment and clothing.

FOOD:There will be food ????

FACILITIES: There will be 4 portable-toilets available outside and two bathrooms in the cabin.

SPECTATORS: Spectators and non-competitors wishing to ski should purchase a day membership ($10 adults, $5 students/seniors). All spectators must respect any fencing keeping them off the course.

T-SHIRTS: Pre-Ordered 2012 Vermont Nordic State Championship Tee shirts are available for pick up by coaches