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 9 & 10 - PROVINCIALS
SANCTION
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Nordiq Canada Tier 2 Event
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SANCTIONED BY
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Cross Country Saskatchewan (CCS)
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Nordiq Canada (NC)
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HOST CLUB
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La Ronge Nordic Ski Club
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RACE SCHEDULE
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Friday, February 27:
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Unofficial Training, 4:00pm onward
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Team Captain’s Meeting: 8:00pm - Meeting will take place via Zoom. Follow this link
Saturday, February 28:
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U12 & older Classic Technique Team Sprint Relay; U8/U10 Obstacle Course
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11:00am - Individual Start Qualifiers
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11:45am – Obstacle Course
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12:30pm – Team Sprint Relay Heats
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5:30pm – Banquet and Awards (purchase tickets here)
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8:00pm Team Captain’s Meeting via Zoom. Follow this link
*times subject to change
Sunday, March 1:
Skiathlon all ages:
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11:00am - U16|U18|U20|Senior|Masters M/F
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11:30am – Sit Ski M/F
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12:15pm – U14 M/F
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1:15pm – U12 M/F
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2:15pm – U10 M/F
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3:00pm – U8 M/F
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3:30pm – Awards
*times subject to change
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​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.
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Registration & Deadlines
Registration Opens: Monday, February 2, 2026 – 9:00 am
Registration Closes: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – 8:00 pm
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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 entry fee per race. It is at the discretion of the Jury and OC if the last-minute athlete will be seeded.
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Waiver
​Waivers must be completed on Zone4 during registration.​​
​​Questions?
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If you have any questions, please contact Gabe Andrews at gabe.andrews@usask.ca.
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Accommodations
La Ronge has five 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 kilometers north of La Ronge on Highway 102 and then 1.5 kilometers east on an access road. Resort has 2-bedroom cabins available for winter use. Phone (306) 425-2273 to book.
