Nordic Skiing
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The date for this year's event was chosen because the American Birkebeiner will take place February 21, 2009. We scheduled around the pre-birkie and as many other races as possible. Special Olympics has Nine Mile reserved for January 31-February 1, 2009. We hope to be back to typical scheduling again in 2010. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Mile Forest Ski Trails 8704 Redbud Rd., Wausau, WI 54401 |  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SCHEDULE Awards: Running Order:
2:30 Awards Ceremony | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
General Rules: USSA rules apply. For a complete set of rules, see the Games Nordic Skiing rules Age determined as of January 24, 2009. Out of state athletes are allowed to compete in the open division for each event in 2009. Format: Freestyle and Classical racing. Chip timed, no wave starts. All races are a single loop on moderate rolling terrain appropriate for all ability levels (except the 43k Freestyle which will be 2 loops over a 21.5k/20k course). Course groomed with a minimum of two lanes for Classical events; single track and skating area for Freestyle events. Average course width is 16 feet. Fluids available on course. Food and electrolytes available on course for the 43k freestyle. Definitions: Classical - Diagonal stride. In-the-track skiing only. Freestyle - Skating & classical techniques permitted. Open - Ages 18 and above. Highest level of competition. Out of state athletes included. Novice - Ages 18 and above. A less intense level of competition than age groups. Previous medal winners are ineligible for this division. Divisions: (Age determined as of January 24, 2009)
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Darrell Kurth Gary Zimbric | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin Sports Development Corporation 608-226-4780 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
