Overview
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All events start on the ice in front of the La Ronge Legion Hall, 1400 La Ronge Avenue.
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All trails will be groomed for skating and classic skiing.
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Checkpoints are located every four to nine kilometers and have radio contact, first aid, toilets, beverages, food, a campfire and friendly volunteers.
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There will be awards for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place skiers in each age category and event, except for the Jackrabbit Glide, which provides an award for each young skier.
SASK CUP #8 & 28th SCHOOL SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS
SANCTION
Nordiq Canada Tier 2 Event
SANCTIONED BY
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Cross Country Saskatchewan (CCS)
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Nordiq Canada (NC)
HOST CLUB
La Ronge Nordic Ski Club
RACE SCHEDULE
Thursday, February 26:
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Unofficial Training, 2:00pm onward
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Team Captain’s Meeting: 8:00pm - Meeting will take place via Zoom. Follow this link
Friday, February 27:
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11:00am - Competitive: U8 and older - Free Technique Distance Mass Start
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11:30am - Non-Competitive: U8 and older – Free Technique Distance Mass Start (all entrants receive a participation award at the finish line – no timing)
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12:30pm - Obstacle Course: U8 to U12
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1:00pm - School Team Relay
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1:30pm - Dash for Cash
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2:00pm – Banner Presentations and Awards for Competitive Skiers
LOCATION, DATES & MAPS
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Date: Dec. 21 and 22, 2024.
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Location: Don Allen Ski Trail system, located 20 km north of La Ronge on Highway 102 at the junction of Highway 102 & the Nemeiben Lake Road. See map HERE.
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE
Racers and coaches/chaperones must check the confirmation list on Zone4 as soon as possible after completing registration to ensure skiers are registered in the correct categories. Please contact the Competition Secretary (gabeandrews39@outlook.com) before 9am on Tuesday, February 24 if corrections are required.
Registration Opens: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – 9:00am
Registration Closes: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – 8:00pm
* Please be careful to register in the correct gender and age categories and to enter NC race
license numbers correctly so you are not charged additional fees. Do not enter text comments
in the license fields. Nordiq Canada race licenses must be valid for the 2024-25 competition
year.
Late Registrations: Athletes wanting to register after the Late Registration Deadline (by contacting the Race Secretary via email) will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief of Competition, and if allowed, will incur an additional $10 last-minute entry fee per race. It is at the discretion of the Jury and OC if the last-minute athlete will be seeded.
Waivers: Waivers must be completed on Zone4 during registration.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
If weather or trail conditions require cancellation of the race(s), the Race Committee will notify Cross Country Saskatchewan by 12PM on Wednesday, February 25 if the race(s) must be cancelled.
Races must be cancelled, delayed, or postponed if the temperature on the coldest part of the course is below – 20 C. U12 – U8 categories must be cancelled, delayed, or postponed if the temperature on the coldest part of the course is below -15 C.
The Race Committee also reserves the right to modify the race format, distances and start times before or on race day due to weather or trail conditions.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Nordiq Canada ICR-CCR (Canadian Competition Rules) Precisions 2024
- Cross Country Saskatchewan Sask Cup Series Rules 2025-26 Season
- FIS International Competition Rules (ICR) Para-Cross Country October 2025; Para-Cross Country Homologation Guide July 2025; and Para Snowsports Equipment Specifications October 2025
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please consider volunteering for one of the many positions needed to make the SaskCup races run smoothly! Thank you! Click here to view position descriptions and to sign up online.
ACCOMMODATION
La Ronge has six hotels/motels where skiers may book a room:
La Ronge Hotel & Suites: Located on La Ronge Avenue (a busy hotel). Phone (306) 425-2190 to confirm rates and book.
Harbour Inn: Also located on La Ronge Avenue on the lake side 3 blocks east from the La Ronge Hotel & Suites (and next to the Legion Hall). Quiet location. Phone (306) 425-3262 to book.
Waterbase Inn: Located on La Ronge Avenue across from Robertson Trading. Phone (306) 425-5550 to book.
Riverside Motel: Motel located on the west side of Highway 2 just as you cross the bridge on the way into town. Phone (306) 425-2150 for room rates and availability.
Drifters Motel: Motel located off Highway 2 just as you turn into La Ronge on Brown Street. Phone (306) 425-2224 to book.
Eagle Point Resort: Resort is 2 kilometres north of La Ronge on Highway 102 and then 1.5 kilometres east on an access road. Resort has 2-bedroom cabins available for winter use. Phone (306) 425-2273 to book.
CONTACT & COMMUNICATION
A WhatsApp Coach/Jury group will be used to communicate relevant/live information. Link HERE
For more information regarding the race, skiers may contact Event Chair Gabe Andrews 306-425-8832.
