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 AND SCHOOL SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Date & Time
Friday, March 7, 2025 - 11:30 am.
Bibs will be distributed to one club or team representative at the race office. A replacement fee of $25 will be incurred for any lost bibs.
Timing Chips will be distributed to the competitive racers at the staging area 10min prior to your scheduled race start. A replacement fee of $100 will be incurred for any lost chips.
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Where
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Don Allen Trails, 20Km north of La Ronge, at the Nemeiben Lake Road junction.
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Registration & Deadlines
Registration Opens: Monday, February 10, 2025 – 9:00am
Registration Closes: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 – 8:00pm
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.
Fees (per race)
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Entry fee is $5.00 per skier.
SMDL fee - $6 per day licence fees that racers must pay if they do not possess a valid FIS or Nordiq Canada racing licence and are racing in a category that requires a licence.
Cost for team relays is $10.00 per team.
Zone4 registration requires a credit card payment at the time of registration OR you can bring
a cheque made payable to La Ronge Ski Club upon bib pick up.
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Waiver
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Waivers must be completed on Zone4 during registration.
Course Maps & Profiles
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Official Race Notice
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The official race notice PDF here.
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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.
