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Mansfield Nordic Club
Ski coaching, training and playing in the shadow of Mt Mansfield for all ages and abilities
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Empire State Games
1 February, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 3 February, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
SCHEDULE
Friday, February 1
- 2.5k Freestyle- Dual Starts – 7 p.m. – Dewey Mountain Recreation Center
- Bib pick up 6 p.m.
Saturday, February 2
- 5k/20k Classical – 1 p.m. mass start by distance – Mt. Van Hoevenberg Biathlon Stadium
- Bib pick up 12 p.m.
- 200-meter Freestyle Sprint Championship Start – 4 p.m. – Mt. Van Hoevenberg location TBD
- 3:45 sign in for prequalified racers only
- Men’s semi-final 1 (4 skiers top 2 advance)
- Women’s semi-final 1 (4 skiers top 2 advance)
- Men’s semi-final 2 (4 skiers top 2 advance)
- Women’s semi-final 2 (4 skiers top 2 advance)
- Men’s final
- Women’s final
- 3:45 sign in for prequalified racers only
Sunday, February 3
- 5k/7.5k- Freestyle – 1 p.m. interval start – Mt. Van Hoevenberg Biathlon Stadium
- Bib pick up 12 p.m.
*All schedules are subject to change
REGISTRATION FEES
- Scholastic: $50
- Masters: $75
QUALIFICATIONS
This Race is open to any skier at least 7 years of age as of Dec 31st 2018. NYSSRA uses the “U” age class system utilized by USSA. The “U” or “Under” replacing the “J” system for our competitive junior age groups. Age categories remain in two-year increments, and the classifications are the same, only the title changes. For example, 18-19-year old’s are now U20 (formerly OJ), 16-17 year old’s are U18 (formerly J1), and so on. Your Age Group is defined by your age as of December 31 of the race season.
| Category | Age as of December 31, 2018 | Year of Birth |
|---|---|---|
| SCHOLASTIC DIVISIONS U12 |
7-11 | 2011-2007 |
| U14 | 12 or 13 | 2005 – 2006 |
| U16 | 14 or 15 | 2003 – 2004 |
| U18 | 16 or 17 | 2001 -2002 |
| U20 | 18 or 19 | 2000 – 1999 |
| MASTERS DIVISIONS Sr |
20 – 29 | 1989 – 1998 |
| M1 | 30 -34 | 1984 – 1988 |
| M2 | 35 – 39 | 1979 – 1983 |
| M3 | 40 – 44 | 1974 – 1978 |
| M4 | 45 – 49 | 1969 – 1973 |
| M5 | 50 – 54 | 1964 – 1968 |
| M6 | 55 – 59 | 1959 – 1963 |
| M7 | 60 – 64 | 1954- 1958 |
| M8 | 65 – 69 | 1949 – 1953 |
| M9 | 70 – 74 | 1944 – 1948 |
| M10 | 75 – 79 | 1939 – 1943 |
| M11 | 80 – 84 | 1934 – 1938 |
| M12 | 85+ | 1933 and earlier |
NYSSRA NORDIC/ESWG TourNADO
The top Male and Female Skier From each USSA defined age division who compete in the TourNADO events will be eligible for an additional ESWG medal as Tour Champion. Skiers will have their NYSSRA points totaled for each of the three events, cumulative total will decide the Tour Champion in each age division. Skiers must compete in Sunday’s Final to be eligible
Registration: for the NYSSRA Nordic/ESWG TourNADO is available at the Empire State Winter Games web site. One price and one registration covers all three cross country skiing races. www.empirestatewintergames.com
Deadline for registering: 4 PM January 31, 2018. There will be no late or day of registrations.
Awards: ESWG Medals will be awarded for both male and female in all USSA Age divisions beginning with U14 (age 12 as of Dec 31, 2017. Top three for the individual races and top one for the Tour-Nado Champions. Age class definitions can be found here.
MNCC Location and Parking
Masters Mini Camp @ Craftsbury
Join us on Sunday, December 15th at Craftsbury for our Masters Mini Camp. We’ll work on both skate and classic, gather for lunch, and review video and talk technique! Read More about “Masters Mini Camp @ Craftsbury”…
Masters Strength at MNCC
Masters athletes…are you looking to build strength and train with friends and teammates? Join us at the Mansfield Nordic Community Center on Wednesday nights! Read More about “Masters Strength @ The MNCC”…