| Where: |
Swedetown ski trails, Calumet, MI
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| What: |
The course uses the varied and gently rolling terrain of the Swedetown ski trails. After the race, stick around for door prizes, raffles and the best free lunch you'll ever eat.
All proceeds from the 2012 Great Bear Chase will go to the Copper Island Cross Country Ski Club groomer fund (to help pay for the new groomer and groomer building).
New this year:
- 2 new races added this year (14K open, 50K classic) for a total of 5 races - 14K freestyle or classic, 25K classic, 25K freestyle, 50k classic and a 50K freestyle.
- Improved course - no road crossings, no snowmobile trail section, new stadium area.
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8:30 a.m.
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Start of 50 km Classic
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9:00 a.m.
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Start of 26 km Classic
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9:20 a.m.
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Start of 50 km Freestyle
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9:30 a.m.
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Start of 26 km Freestyle
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9:45 a.m.
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Start of 14 km Freestyle
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| Where: |
Hiawatha Highlands, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
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| What: |
This year's Ontario Midget Championships is being hosted by Soo
Finnish Nordic in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, March 10 and 11. Given the
proximity to the U.S. border, the organizing committee wanted to extend a
special welcome to competitors from south of the border. We all feel
that the opportunity to make this an international event shouldn't be
missed, as it would add an extra element of fun and excitement to what
is already a significant event in the calendar for youth involved in
competitive cross country skiing.
The Midget Championships are for youth that meet the age criteria for Peewee and Midget categories (see the race notice at http://www.soofinnishnordic.com/events/2012%20Midget%20Champs%20Race%20Notice_Final.pdf
for details). The race notice can also be referenced for items such as
racing format and distances, directions to the race site, etc.
Registration for this race closes March 5, and can be conducted through zone4 at http://www.zone4.ca/reglist.asp?id=4447. Registration for Saturday night's banquet can also be completed on line.
One
other item you should consider if you're thinking of attending is
accommodation. Unfortunately, Sault Ste. Marie Ontario will be hosting
the world masters hockey championships the same week as the Midget
Championships. Guidance regarding finding appropriate accommodation
during the Midget Championships can be found at http://www.xco.org/youth/temporar/12-03-13_Hotels_for_Midget_Championships.pdf.
One option you may want to consider if you're having difficulty finding
accommodation is staying on the Sault, Michigan side of the border.
We
hope to see some of you out in March. In the meantime, please feel free
to contact me if you have any questions regarding this event.
Thanks.
Jim Mihell,
Competition Secretariat,
Ontario Midget Championships.
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2012 Marriott Junior National Championships - Relay
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| Where: |
Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT
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| What: |
3 x Freestyle relay & awards banquet – 3km J2/J1/OJ
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