Suntrail Special Cross-Country Ski Race

Suntrail Special 2022

– Part of the SOD Paraffin Race Series –

Sunday February 5, 2023 at Sawmill Nordic Centre

10:30am Interval Start

In order to increase accessibility of the sport, focus on athlete development and reduce costs, ONLY the use of non-fluoro (NF) liquids, gels, buffer waxes and paraffin glide waxes will be permitted. Hardeners and non-fluoro (NF) powders are also NOT permitted. These restrictions apply to ALL categories but do not apply to grip waxes. Let’s make this a fun race for everybody.

As per XCSO guidelines, all coaches, athletes (12+), officials, spectators and volunteers who are eligible to be vaccinated will be required to upload & show Government Provided proof of vaccination to participate.
(Racers 5-11 are strongly recommended to be vaccinated).

CATEGORY	TECHNIQUE	YEAR OF BIRTH	DISTANCE (KM)	FEE
U12 boys/girls	free	2010, 2011	3.5	$12
U14 boys/girls	free	2008, 2009	3.5	$12
U16 boys/girls	free	2006, 2007	5.5	$12
U18 boys/girls	free	2004, 2005	11	$14
SPECTATORS	n/a	n/a	n/a	$0

Results will be by gender and YOB. We are not offering Open or Masters categories this year.

WE HAVE ADDED A SPECTATORS CATEGORY. SPECTATORS MUST COMPLETE A ZONE4 REGISTRATION INCLUDING UPLOADING THEIR PROOF OF VACCINATION

Race Order and Tentative Schedule

Please check posted start list on Saturday, February 5.

• U16 5.5k
• U18 – 9k (5.5 then 3.5)
• U12 – 3.5K
• U14 – 3.5

Tentative Race Schedule

• 10:25 am — Courses closed
• 10:30 am – U16 -5.5 K
• 10:45 am – U 18 – 9 K
• 11:15 am – 11:45 am – 3.5 K course opens for pre-ski
• 11:50 am – U12 start 3.5K
• 12:15 am – U 14 start 3.5K

Important Notes

• Paranordic categories are available upon request to race.secretary@bruceskiclub.ca

• Race registration on www.zone4.ca closes at 11:59pm on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022.

• Race may be canceled if poor or unsafe trail conditions at Sawmill Nordic Centre or if changes to Public Health restrictions (Covid-19).

  • Decision for race cancellation will be posted on zone4.ca by 6pm on Thursday, February 3rd.
    (Refunds less Zone 4 administrative fee if the race is canceled).

• No race day registrations.

• Complete the Covid Screening on race day before coming to the event:
  https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/

• No indoor facilities (4 porta-potties on site) and no food services available. Tim Horton’s is 5min by car.

• No awards ceremony or bib draw (results will be posted on Zone4). Participants should leave the trail as soon as possible in order to reduce gathering numbers.

• All racers should wear a mask while waiting at the start line. All volunteers and observers should wear a mask when physical distancing cannot be maintained.

• Distances may vary based on trail conditions.

• Bib Pickup: 9:30 – 10:00am in front of Groomers’ Shed garage door

• Team Captains’ Meeting: 10:00 am in front of Groomers’ Shed garage door

• For Directions & Trail Conditions visit: http://bruceskiclub.ca and http://facebook.com/bruceskiclub

• Start times will be posted on zone4 by 3pm Saturday February 5^th.

• Sawmill Nordic Centre will be available ONLY TO REGISTERED RACERS, SPECTATORS AND OFFICIALS on Sunday February 6^th until 1pm. After 1pm Sawmill Nordic Centre will be open to members and the public. Non-members who wish to ski in the afternoon should buy a day pass whttp://bruceskiclub.ca/day-pass-rates/

Course Maps