Nordic Race Information:

 

 **From Black Mountain: A reminder from the MPA Skiing rules:

Successful Completion of Course:
Section 4

G. In classical events, no skating is allowed except skate turns and when changing tracks, in which case the competitor is allowed one skate out and one skate back in. A skier will be disqualified if he/she (a) obviously ignores a stop skating warning of an official or (b) he/she receives a second stop skating warning by an official.

 Leavitt Duathlon :

Date: Wednesday, February 27th
Time: 3:30pm-ish, Mass start, boys & girls
Where: Leavitt Area High School
Technique: 2 loops (2.5K each). First loop is classical, second loop is skate.  Each skier must exchange skis in the exchange zone (on the football field).  
Dress Up: Racers are encouraged to dress up in costume for this race.  Be creative!  **Note: as a base rule, Costumes must be appropriate.  If you can't wear it in school, then  please do not wear it.  Click on Race Photos on the top of this page to view photos from last year.
Awards: Edible awards will be given to the top 3 boys and the top 3 girls.  Prizes will also be considered for best costume.
Results: This race will not be timed.  
Race fee: $5 per skier donation.  Checks payable to Leavitt Ski Boosters.
Entries: Please email entries by Monday, February 25th to dwilliamson@msad52.org.   ATHLETES AND COACHES MAY PARTICIPATE.


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 J2 Championships--March 7-9th:

Location:

Jackson NH/ Eagle mountain lodge

Time: March 7th-9th

The team will be staying at the Eagle mountain lodge which is located directly across from the starting line for the weekend races. The trip cost for this year will be $255.00 and will cover entry fees, food, and lodging. They may also purchase jackets for a fee of $100.00. Make checks payable to Maine Nordic Team. Because of the very high cost of transportation and the location of this years event there will be no transportation to and from the event. Once we are at jackson there will be transportation provided for the kids to and from awards ceremony.

The team will be named at the Sassi race. The top 20 girls and boys from the finish list will be chosen. They will be required to pay the total for the trip after the awards ceremony. Any racer who qualifies and does not pay will not be allowed on the trip. This means the Maine team coach needs checks at the Sassi. In addition 5 alternates will also be named and expected to pay at the Sassi for the trip. If they are not chosen to go their checks will be refunded and/or returned.

Skiers eligible for j2's are those who are 14-15 years old. This also means that skiers who are in middle school can also race. They can not however be coached/waxed by the high school coaches and they can not be included in the team score.

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