Citizen Events & Clinics
Go fast, take chances, think young...
Sunlight and Headlamp Races
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4th race info: Held Sunday PM 1/24/10 at the golf course. 10 relay teams competed, each skier doing 3 laps on the fast circuit. Once again the Austins dominated. results
The following photos from 1/24 are by Katheryn Erschen:
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3rd race info: The third of the five Lander Nordic Ski Association citizen level Nordic ski races was held on January 16, 2010 at the Beaver Creek Nordic Ski Area. Out of towners Reed Zars and Megan Hayes came from Laramie to take top honors and to humble the Lander skiers. However, Joe Austin, Sidney Thielke, and Louisa Austin are each leading the cumulative point categories.
... 1/16 results and cumulative totals ....
... BtS Austin interview ......
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2nd race was a night relay at the golf course on 1/6/10. 66 competitors froze to the finish.
... 1/6/10 results ....
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The first race of the series was 12/26/09, and over 20 racers of various abilities and ages entered. Boy-George won the Mens category, Coach Emily aced the women (and most of the "men"), and Louisa Austin dominated the juniors (and many of the seniors). ...results...
Race video link 12/26/09, or scan to bottom of this page.
Citizens Clinics and Race schedule:
Click here for an interactive calender of events.
photo by Drew Leemon:
fast women with rifles.........
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Organizations
AXCS (American Cross Country Ski Association) www.xcskiworld.com
Ski information and race schedules for citizen races. Information about ski areas, conditioning, equipment, etc. Membership for mailings is $35/yr.
USSA (United States Ski Association) www.ussa.org
Supports US ski team, jr Olympics, etc. Membership is necessary to participate in their sponsored races. Adult Fee = $120/yr. Students are less expensive.
TUNA – The Utah Nordic Alliance www.utahnordic.com
Sponsors a series of citizen races on the Wasatch front.
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Masters categories are for those over 30 yrs of age. All of the following races are open to Masters, and most are open to younger versions of yourself. These races have a nice relaxed atmosphere, so novice and expert racers are welcome.
The Moosechase, Jackson,WY 2/13/10 ...link...
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Wyo. Sr. Winter Games - Pinedale 2/10-14th
My name is Amber Anderson and I'm working with the Wyoming Senior Winter Games Committee as the registration coordinator.
On behalf of the WSWG Committee I would like to invite you all to join us for four days of fun on the snow and ice! This year's games consist of alpine and Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, hockey games, pickle ball, racquetball, and a swim meet. The Nordic ski events include a 2.5K or 5K Classic and Freestyle races, an alpine-Nordic-snowshoe relay, and a mixed 5K relay. There is also a 15K Open age race on Sunday, February 14th at 1:30pm.
WHO: Athletes ages 50+WHEN: February 10th-14thWHERE: Pinedale, WYCOST: $30; which includes unlimited event entries, free evening meals Thursday-Saturday, and a race bag full of goodies.
For more information or registration forms visit www.wyswintergames.com or contact me at 307-749-5257.
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NEW!! Casper Star Tribune reporters were present for the 1/11/09 biathlon race at Beaver Creek, click here for article....
There are also some nice pictures in The Lander Journal, back page, 1/14/09.
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Results.....
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