Methow Valley SuperTour Ski Race & JO Qualifier Presented by AeroMech and Nordic Ultratune

Thanks to all the racers, coaches, families and friends who joined us for the Methow Valley SuperTour! We hope to see you all again out on our beautiful Methow Valley trails. And to our sponsors, volunteers, community friends and Milliseconds Sports Timing - a shout out for your support, commitment and hard work!

Classic Distance Results

Overall Classic Distance Race Results by Gender

Classic Distance Race Results by Class

Freestyle Sprint Results

Freestyle Sprint Time Trial Results by Gender

Freestyle Sprints Time Trial Results by Class

J2 Boys Heat Results

J2 Girls Heat Results

OJ-J1 Boys Heat Results

OJ-J1 Girls Heat Results

Senior Men Heat Results

Senior/Master Women Heat Results

Master Men Heat Results

January 16 & 17, 2010

On Saturday, January 16 & Sunday, January 17, 2010 the Methow Valley Sport Trails Association (MVSTA) will host the Methow Valley SuperTour.

The SuperTour is a United States Ski Association (USSA) sanctioned ski race series and is the highest level of cross country ski competition in North America. The Methow Valley SuperTour is one of eight races in the nationwide SuperTour race circuit in which racers compete for cash prizes and series points.

Youth skiers will also compete this weekend in Junior Olympic Qualifying Races as part of the SuperTour weekend. This is a tremendous opportunity for junior skiers to race with some of the best skiers in the world. We anticipate youth ski teams from across the West will take advantage of this incredible opportunity.

Collegiate ski teams, Senior and Master skiers are also invited to race this weekend in their respective categories.

Registration

Online registration is now closed.

Current Course Conditions

The course looks good for Saturday's race. 

The Course will be open to racers Saturday from 8:00-8:45am. The course will close at 8:45am. NO SPECTATORS on skis on the course at anytime. 

Schedule of Events

Saturday, January 16

7:00 – 8:30 am: Check-in for individual skiers and bib pick-up for all skiers at Liberty Bell High School

8:00 - 8:45 am: Course open

8:45 am Course closed

9:00 am: Race start

12:20 pm: J2-J3 Juniors podium awards

1:20 pm: J1-OJ Juniors podium awards

2:45 pm: Senior men and Senior/Master women podium awards

3:20 pm: Master men podium awards

5:00 pm: Building and all rooms close, except wax room

6:00 pm: Pasta Dinner at Winthrop Auditorium

7:00 pm: Awards Ceremony at Winthrop Auditorium

9:00 pm: Wax room, #119, closes

Sunday, January 17

VENUE CHANGE TO LOUP LOUP SKI BOWL

8:00 – 11:45 am: Check-in for individual skiers and bib pick-up for all skiers at Loup Loup Ski Bowl

8:00 - 9:45 am: Course open to skiers

9:45 am: Course closes

10:00 am: J3 boys, 2.7K, 1 lap

10:12 am: J3 girls, 2.7K, 1 lap

10:37 am: J2 boys, 5K, 1 lap

10:54 am: J2 girls, 5k, 1 lap

11:16 am: Senior, Master women, 10K, 2 laps

11:28 am: J1-OJ girls, 10K, 2 laps

12:06 pm: Senior men, 15K, 3 laps

12:28 pm: J1-OJ boys, 15K, 3 laps

12:45 pm: Master men,15K, 3 laps

2:00 pm: Podium awards for all racers

Freestyle Sprint Races

Date and Location

Saturday, January 16 at Liberty Bell High School’s Competition Ski Trails

Distance

1.3K

Age Classes

Juniors, Seniors and Masters

Seeding

Seeding will be completed by USSA rules

Course Profile and Map

Qualifying Round Start Times

Heats Start Times

Race Schedule

9:00 am: Qualifying round for J2-OJ Juniors, Seniors and Masters

10:45 am: J7 - J4 Lollipop race, mass start

10:50 am: J3 boys, mass start

10:55 am: J3 girls, mass start

11:18 am: J2 boys and girls heats

12:20 pm: J2-J3 Juniors podium awards

12:16 pm: J1 - OJ boys and girls heats

1:20 pm: J1-OJ Juniors podium awards

1:16 pm: Senior men and Senior/Master women heats

2:40 pm: Masters men heats

2:45 am:Senior men and Senior/Master women podium awards

3:20 pm: Masters men podium awards

6:00 pm: Pasta Dinner at Winthrop Auditorium

7:00 pm: Awards Ceremony at Winthrop Auditorium

Prize Money and Awards
The fastest Senior male and female in Saturday's qualifier race will each receive a $250.00 US cash prize.

Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each male and female Junior and Master’s class. Medals and prize money will be awarded to the top six male and female Seniors/Masters:

1st place:            $750 US

2nd place:           $500 US

3rd place:            $250 US

4th place:            $200 US

5th place:            $150 US

6th place:            $100 US

Senior finishers must be at the awards ceremony 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the Winthrop Auditorium and have a current FIS standing to claim Saturday's winnings. Unclaimed prize money will be donated to MVSTA's trail maintenance and grooming fund.

Classic Distance Races

Date and Location

Sunday, January 17 at the LOUP LOUP SKI BOWL

Due to warm weather conditions, Sunday's races have been moved to the North Summit nordic trails at the Loup.

Distances
8:00 – 9:30 am: Check-in for individual skiers and bib pick-up for all skiers at Loup Loup Ski Bowl

8:00 - 11:45 am: Course open to skiers

9:45 am: Course closes

10:00 am: J3 boys, 2.7K, 1 lap

10:12 am: J3 girls, 2.7K, 1 lap

10:37 am: J2 boys, 5K, 1 lap

10:54 am: J2 girls, 5k, 1 lap

11:16 am: Senior, Master women, 10K, 2 laps

11:28 am: J1-OJ girls, 10K, 2 laps

12:06 pm: Senior men, 15K, 3 laps

12:28 pm: J1-OJ boys, 15K, 3 laps

12:45 pm: Master men,15K, 3 laps

2:00 pm: Podium awards for all racers

Age Classes

Juniors, Seniors and Masters

There will be no J4-J7 races on Sunday

Seeding

Seeding will be completed by USSA rules

Loup Course and Venue Map

Race Schedule

Prize Money and Awards
Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each male and female Junior and Master’s class. Medals and prize money will be awarded to the top six male and female Seniors/Masters:

1st place:             $750 US

2nd place:            $500 US

3rd place:            $250 US

4th place:            $200 US

5th place:            $150 US

6th place:            $100 US

Finishers must be at the podium ceremony Sunday and have a current FIS standing to claim Sunday's winnings. Unclaimed prize money will be donated to MVSTA's trail maintenance and grooming fund.

Venue

Parking

Park south of stadium at Liberty Bell High School. From Twin Lakes Rd, turn right into high school grounds, follow long drive to end. Overflow parking is available Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January in front of main building.

Follow parking attendant at the Loup Loup Ski Bowl. 

Etiquette

FENCE JUMPING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Please respect all fence lines. This applies to athletes, coaches and spectators. RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY. The course travels across and is adjacent to private property. Please stay in designated areas and respect all private property signs.

Information Board

Located on south side of stadium seating; will include schedule, start lists, course maps, announcements and results.

Restroom Facilities

Restrooms located inside of Liberty Bell High School entrance south of the stadium and Porta Johns located adjacent to stadium.

Trash & Recycling

Please clean up after yourselves and dispose of all trash and recycling in proper containers.

Wax Room

Rooms 118 & 119 in Liberty Bell High School, open 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Friday,

January 15, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16.

Race Participants

General Information

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If the SuperTour Races are cancelled by the Chief of Competition at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13 due to lack of snow or other natural causes, a partial refund will be issued once non-refundable expenses are calculated. If races are held and a racer does not compete, no refund will be issued.

Team Entry Changes

All late team entries and scratches must be made at the Coach’s meeting, 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 15 at Liberty Bell High School, Room 116. 22 Twin Lakes Road.

Bib Pick-Up

7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17 at Liberty Bell High School, just inside entrance south of the stadium. Coaches, or coach’s representative, will pick-up team bibs.

Bibs and Timing Chips

All bibs and timing chips will be collected Saturday in the Finish Area following an athlete’s last race of the day. Bibs and timing chips will be re-distributed 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning at Liberty Bell High School. All bibs and timing chips will be collected Sunday in the Finish Area following an athlete’s last race of the day.  THERE IS A $25 FEE FOR NON-RETURNED BIBS AND A $95 FEE FOR NON-RETURNED TIMING CHIPS AND ACCESSORIES.

Pasta Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Racers and spectators are invited to a pasta dinner and awards ceremony Saturday night January 16 at the Winthrop Auditorium. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. and the awards ceremony will commence at 7:00 p.m. Finishers must be at the awards ceremony Saturday evening at the Winthrop Auditorium and have a current FIS standing to claim Saturday's winnings. Unclaimed prize money will be donated to MVSTA's trail maintenance and grooming fund. Cost for the dinner is $10/adult, $5/children. Admission to the awards ceremony is free. Proceeds benefit the Methow Valley Ski Team.

Adult or Child

Adult $10.00 Child (18 & Under) $5.00

Sean McCabe Prints
Take home a special token of the Methow SuperTour by purchasing a Sean McCabe ski print, available at the race venue and Pasta Dinner.  Hand-signed by the artist, $75 each, 100% of the profits go to support Sean’s family.  In May of 2009, Sean McCabe was diagnosed with Undifferentiated Anaplastic Carcinoma. After a brave attempt to beat it, Sean died at home with his family on November 7, 2009, leaving behind the legacy of his stunning art.  Sean’s work is unique in that it reflects who he was. "I paint because I need too, and because I enjoy it. My paintings are a part of me, and for my enjoyment, I do hope however others can relate and find pleasure in them".  Sean lived in Mazama with 8 year old daughter Novie, 3 year old daughter Dashe and his best friend and wife of over 20 years Laura McCabe. Laura does a bit of skiing and climbing too, she is a two time U.S. Cross Country Olympic ski team member, professional skier for Fischer and coaches for the Methow Valley Nordic Ski Team.

Additional SuperTour Sponsors