Masters Skiing 0pportunities (winter 2009-2010)
Masters skiers (age 30
plus) enjoy a multitude of cross-country skiing opportunities for training
clinics, tours, competition and camaradary.
CLINICS
December 12-13, 2009: Introduction to
Performance Skiing and Racing Technique @ Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe VT
January 9, 2010: Ladies Nordic Ski Expo @
Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe VT
January 31, 2010: New England Women's XC Ski Day @ Waterville Valley
Nordic Center, Waterville Valley, NH
TOURS
January 10, 2010: 7th Annual Stowe Nordic
BKL Mini-Marathon
Contact:
Carol
Van Dyke, 802-253-4500, cavandyke@aol.com, Becky McGovern, 253-2252,
vtmcgoverns@pshift.com
Website:www.stowetimes.org/snoc/
Various
dates for information about tours sponsored by the Catamount Trail Association. Telephone 802-864-5794 or contact info@catamounttrail.org or visit
<www.catamounttrail.org>
March 6-7, 2010: The
American Cancer Society Nordic Relay for Life, "a meaningful way to raise
money in the fight against cancer", will be held at Trapp Family
Lodge. For more information go to the Relay for Life web site: http://www.relayforlife.org/nordicstylevt.
If you’re interested in
being a member of the Stowe Nordic Outing Club team, contact Caren Goodhue at caren@stowevt.net
or just go to the website above and sign up as a team member. Caren will be notified that you’ve joined the team.
RACES
January 28–30,
2010: The big race event this season is
the return of the National Masters’ Championships to New England – more
specifically to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Find more details at: www.xcskiworld.com
or www.craftsbury.com
2010 Stowe Nordic Outing
Club Wednesday XC Ski Race Series
Click here to see detailed schedule at
<http://stowetimes.org/snoc/>
TD Banknorth CITIZEN SERIES : Just
the right mix of fun, adventure, and great competition for experienced racers
and those brand new to the racing scene. This 8 race series allows racers
to earn points toward INDIVIDUAL Zak Cup age-group titles and CLUB team
standings for the season. For more information visit http://www.nensa.net/calendar/series.html Questions about the 8 citizen race series can also be directed
to Competitive Programs Director Janice Sibilia at janice@nensa.net.
Participation more than prowess
determines the outcome of the CLUB TEAM races.
Each finisher earns one point for finishing and more points for the team
based on finishing place in one’s age group. Stowe Nordic Outing Club,
with 179 points, placed 8 th out
of 52 teams in 2008 and 5th out of 56 teams in 2009. If interested in participation on the Stowe
Nordic 2010 team, contact Nat Goodhue <ngoodhue@stowevt.net>
* denotes distance that counts for Zak Cup
Scoring
** denotes Zak Scoring only, not part of
the Club Scoring
1.
Bolton Early Season *10K skate
2.
Bogburn *7K classic, *14K classic (7K scored for
women’s Zak Cup, 13K for men’s Zak Cup)
3.
White Mt Classic 1/23 *30K classic
4.**National Masters 10k skate
5.
Craftsbury Marathon 25K classic, *50K classic
(special note: 25K scored for masters M8 or F7 and older)
6.
Close to the Coast 2/13 *10K skate
7.
Flying Moose 2/21 10K classic, *20K classic
8. Mt Washington Cup 3/14 *15K skate
2010
TD Bank NENSA Marathon Series. For more information
visit <http://www.nensa.net/marathon/
1.
January 23, 2010 TD Bank White Mountain Classic 30K
-
Jackson Ski Touring Center, Jackson, NH
2.
January 30, 2010: TD Bank Craftsbury Marathon (Classic
25 or 50 km)
-
Craftsbury Common, Vermont
Part
of the ASMS National Masters Championship
3.
March 6, 2010: TD Bank Rangeley Lakes Loppet
-
Rangeley Lakes Trail Center, Rangeley, Maine
There are 3 choices to
race, a 25k Classic (The Bert Kettle Klassic), a 25k
freestyle and a 50k freestyle.
Link
to Registration
4.
March 20, 2010: TD Bank Sugarloaf Ski Marathon
-
Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley, Maine
50K and 30K Freestyle
Race and 30K Tour. Hosted by Sugarloaf Outdoor Center at the Colby
College Ski Team. A very challenging loop course.
Link
to Registration
2010 TD Banknorth Eastern Cup - Yes, there are lots of young skiers
zipping around, but masters are welcome. All mass start races feature a
masters-only wave for those wishing to avoid the craziness of a full-on Eastern
Cup mass start. Questions can be directed
to
Competitive Programs Director Janice Sibilia: janice@nensa.net.
MULTI EVENT NORTHERN VT
CLASSICS:
February 28, 2010: Stowe
Derby - Choice of free style, classic, or combined free style/classic Derbymeister. Also a
4 person team option (Each team needs at least one woman. All team
members must be racing in the same race. Two categories: average age 40 and
under, or over 40.) How about a Stowe Nordic Outing Club team or
two?? For more information visit <www.teammmsc/stowederby> or
email stowederby@teammmsc.org
April 11, 2010: Sugarbush Triathlon: the only four-event triathlon in the U.S. (run,
canoe/kayak, bike, and x-c ski) http://www.sugarbush.com/