EAGLE POINT LOPPET
2015
DRAYTON VALLEY, ALBERTA
January 10, 2015
RACE NOTICE
WELCOME
On behalf of the Pembina Nordic Ski Club (PNSC), welcome to Drayton Valley and to Eagle Point Provincial Park. We had great conditions and a good turnout last year, and we hope for an even better event for our second year. If you’ve skied at Pembina Nordic before, you know how great the trails are, and if you haven’t it’s time you did.
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
Date
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Distances and Categories
1km – Free Technique
5km – Free Technique
13km – Free Technique
26 km – Free Technique
All distances are open to skating or classic technique. A classic track will be set over the entire course.
Host
This event will be hosted by the Pembina Nordic Ski Club.
Venue
Pembina Nordic Ski Club Trails.
From Hwy 22 3km north of Drayton Valley, turn east on TWP 494 and travel east 6 km to PNSC. (Do not follow the signs to the downhill ski club).
Sanctioned by
Cross Country Alberta
Loppet Committee
Chief of Competition: Clayton Stafford
Chief of Course: Mark Neilson
Competition Secretary: Jeanette Radchenko
Cancellation
Cancellation will follow the protocol set out in the CCA Technical Package for Provincial Cross Country Ski Events. Announcement of cancellation will be made through the CCA and Pembina Nordic websites ( , ).
B. FACILITY INFORMATION
Race Office
Pembina Nordic Ski Club chalet
Race Office Hours
January 10: 9:00am – 3:00 pm
Contact Information
Competition Secretary – Jeanette Radchenko – 780-234-4912
Chief of Competition – Clayton Stafford – 780-542-5856
Wax/Warming Facilities
A combination of the PNSC cabin and additional tents will be available on-site to provide warm space for skiers. Private space for changing may not be available, so skiers should come to the race site in their skiing gear, or be prepared to change in their vehicle.
Space will be available to set up waxing tables in the main parking area adjacent to the chalet. Note that there is no electrical power available on site.
Food Services
Each registered skier will receive a ticket that can be redeemed for chili and a bun at the race venue. For those who are not skiing, chili will be available for purchase as well. There is no running water available on site. Please bring sufficient food and drink for the day.
Parking
The main parking lot by the PNSC chalet will be reserved for team vehicles and waxing. A secondary parking lot across TWP 494 from the PNSC gate will be available for general parking – approximately 300m from the start / finish area. Competitors may be dropped off in the main parking lot.
C. COMPETITION INFORMATION
Schedule of Events
Date / Time / Activity / DetailsSaturday, January 10 / 11:00 am / 26km, and 13km start / All skiers for the longer distance events will start together.
Saturday, January 10 / 11:10 am / 5km start
Saturday, January 10 / 1:30 / 1km start
Awards
Awards will be presented as soon as possible after the completion of each event.
Fees(excluding Zone4 service fees)
Under 16$10
All other age categories$30
Course Maps & Profiles
Course maps and profiles will be posted on the Pembina Nordic web site ( The posted courses may be subject to change as required to accommodate changing conditions.
D. ENTRY PROCESS AND DEADLINE
Registration
All entries must be processed through Zone 4 at
Payment
All payments must be processed through Zone 4 prior to the deadline.
Deadline
All registrations and payments must be received by 11:00 pm, January 9, 2015.No registrations will be accepted after this. No race day registrations.
To ensure accuracy of entries and facilitate race list completion, skiers are asked to checktheir entries on the Zone 4 confirmation list and send corrections to the Competition Secretary beforeJanuary 9.
F. INFORMED CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT
All competitors that are not members of a CCC registered club must sign the Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk Agreement before they will be allowed to compete. If the participant is under the age of majority in which the participant resides, a parent or guardian must sign the agreement. Click herefor a copy of the Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk Agreement.