​​SEEDING AND START LISTS

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Start order for U8 to U12 will be determined by random draw. Start order for U14 and older will be determined in two groups:

 

1) NC license and development license racers will be given preferential seeding with start order determined by CPL points
2) non-NC licensed racers and citizen racers will be grouped together in a random draw.

 

Notice of any change to Seed lists must be communicated to the Race Secretary by 7:00 pm the day before each race.
Seeding Lists: Will be posted on the Zone4 event page on Friday, December 20th by 12PM.
Start Lists: Will be posted on the Zone4 event page on Friday, December 20th by 9PM. Start lists will also be made available at the Team Captains’ meeting.​

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WARM UP AND WAX TESTING

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Warm-up, cool-down, and wax testing during the competition are on trails that may be used for the races. Note that those trails are also open to the public.

 

Race courses will close 15 minutes before the start of the competition. All skiers must be off all parts of the race course at that time.​

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CCS WAXING PROTOCOL AND WAXING ROOM

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Cross Country Saskatchewan respectfully requests all coaches, athletes, wax technicians, and parents to abide by a self-governed protocol while waxing skis for identified races taking place in Saskatchewan. This also applies to coaches, athletes, wax technicians, and parents traveling to Saskatchewan from out-of-province or out-of-country.

 

Waxing protocol:

• Structure tools ARE permitted.

• Non-fluoro (NF) waxes ARE permitted.

• Fluorinated glide waxes or tuning products containing fluorine liquid are NOT permitted at Sask Cups for ALL age categories. This includes all types of fluorinated glide wax (e.g., LF, HF, block, powder, liquid or kick wax).

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An indoor wax room with electrical plug-ins suitable for irons will be available to coaches and athletes. However, race organizers reserve the right to control the number of people in the wax room at any one time. Please access the wax room at the side door.

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RACE OFFICE AND BIB PICKUPS

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The event race office is the front part of the ski wax building at the Don Allen Ski Trails. Hours are as follows:​

 

• Friday, Dec 20 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm

• Saturday, Dec 21 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

• Sunday, Dec 22 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

 

The race office is for race officials and coaches. Please remind athletes to stay out of the race office and use the wax room door to enter the waxing facilities.

 

Bibs will be distributed to one club or team representative on the morning of each race at the race office.

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TEAM CAPTAINS MEETINGS 

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Team Captains Meetings will be held virtually on Friday and Saturday. Meeting link will be sent to registered coaches:

 

• Friday December 20, 8:00pm Zoom Link

• Saturday, December 21, 8:00 pm Zoom Link

 

LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

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All competitors skiing in U14 and older categories must have at least one of the following licenses. Please make sure you have renewed/purchased your licence(s) for this year HERE prior to registering.

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• Nordiq Canada Race License (U16+)-

• Nordiq Canada Associate License (foreign racers who do not belong to a NC club)

• Nordiq Canada Development License (U14 and under if CPL points desired - see NC website)

• Nordiq Canada Event License . This was formerly the Supporting Member Day License (SMDL) and is charged automatically during registration if no other license number is supplied.

 

U12 category and younger do not require a license of any type but do require a valid Nordiq Canada club membership. Any athlete, of any age, from other Nordic disciplines including Biathlon or Nordic Combined, that are not members of a Nordiq club, must have a Nordiq Canada Race or Event license to compete.

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For U12 and lower age groups at TIER 2’s ONLY: 

• If you are a Nordiq Canada Club member – NO Additional license required.

• If you are U12 and you are a Nordiq Canada Club member, racing up to U14, and want CPL points you will need a Nordiq Canada Development License

• If you are NOT a Nordiq Canada Member – you will need to purchase a Nordiq Canada Event License.

• Associate License for non-Canadian Skiers: For non-Canadian skiers, an Associate License may be obtained through Nordiq Canada for eligibility in all sanctioned competitions in Canada. The results of skiers with Associate Licenses will be included in the Canada Point List calculation and used for seeding purposes. For more information, visit the Nordiq Canada website.​

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AWARDS

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Medals: 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be awarded to racers in all categories at the race stadium at the close of the races.

 

Cash Prizes: Racers in U16 Boys/Girls, U18 Boys/Girls and U20 Men/Women categories in the classic technique distance races, will receive cash prizes of

$60 for 1st place

$45 for 2nd place and,

$30 for 3rd place

 

Fun Sprints: Fun sprints for all skiers using classic technique will be held in the stadium on Saturday, December 21 st after the Sask Cup sprint races. Skiers will not earn Sask Cup points for the fun sprints, but the fastest skiers in each category will receive $10 for 1st place and $5 for 2nd place.

 

Racers must be present at the awards ceremony to receive a medal or cash prize. However, racers absent from the awards ceremony will maintain their standing in their races and will be awarded any applicable CCS and CPL points.

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FOOD AND DRINKS​

 

Drinks and snacks will be available to racers at the finish line.

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CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

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If weather or trail conditions require cancellation of the race(s), the Race Committee will notify Cross Country Saskatchewan by 12PM on Thursday, December 19 if the race(s) must be cancelled.

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Races must be cancelled, delayed, or postponed if the temperature on the coldest part of the course is below – 20 o C. U12 – U8 categories must be cancelled, delayed, or postponed if the temperature on the coldest part of the course is below -15 o C.

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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.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

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Nordiq Canada ICR-CCR (Canadian Competition Rules) Precisions 2024

Cross Country Saskatchewan Sask Cup Rules Document

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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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.

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ACCOMMODATION

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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.

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CONTACT & COMMUNICATION

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A WhatsApp Coach/Jury group will be used to communicate relevant/live information. Link HERE

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For more information regarding the race, skiers may contact Event Chair Gabe Andrews 306-425-8832.

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