Calendar Notes: The information contained in these event listings is subject to change. All racers should confirm their plans by calling the number provided with the listing, or by calling the NENSA Race Hotline at (802)849-2270. Updated information is also available on the NENSA web site at www.nensa.net. Unless specifically noted otherwise in the event listing, no entries will be processed without proper payment enclosed, and received according to the published deadlines. In these listings çreceived by means that the race organizers must have the entry and payment in hand by the date published.

• EC Designates an Eastern Cup event
• JOQ Designates a Junior Olympic Qualifier for the J1 and OJ age classes
• J2Q Designates a Junior Olympic Qualifier for the J2 age class
• Zak Designates a Zak Cup event
• Club Designates a NENSA Club Series event
• NEMS Designates a New England Marathon Series event
• All updates and changes from the NENSA Competition Guide are marked in RED

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12/1 and 12/2/01 Masters On-Snow Training Camp, Rangeley, ME

Event Info: 2 days on-snow technique and strategy training on artificial snow if necessary. Pasta feed Saturday night. Top professional coaches. Note: Bring bag lunch for Saturday.

Registration : $105 before 11//23/01, $120 thereafter. Checks to: RLXCSC Send to: Rangeley Lakes XC Ski Club, PO Box 1283, Rangeley, ME 04970. (P) 207-864-4309 (F) 207-864-4309 (E) RLXCSKI@gwi.net. Also register at www.actve.com.

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12/1/01 Grafton Ponds Early Season Freestyle Scramble, Grafton Ponds Nordic Center, Grafton VT CANCELLED

Event Info: Freestyle Mass Start event, likely to be held on a 2.5K snowmaking loop. BKL 1Lap, 9:00AM; Jr 2Laps, 10:00AM; Sr/Mas 3Laps, 10:45AM Flyer Available

Registration : $15 (BKL $10) Postmarked by 11/24, $25 (BKL $15) after 11/24. Checks to: Grafton Ponds. Mail to: Grafton Ponds, P.O.Box 9, Grafton VT 05146. (P)802/843-2400 (F)802/843-2245 (W)old-tavern.com/recreation

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12/2/01 Nordic Kick-off Classic, Bolton Valley Nordic Center, Bolton Valley, VT Postponed to 12/23

Event Info : Fun season opener. Part of Nordic Center's open house. 5K classic format. Open to all levels. 10AM mass start.

Registration: $10. Checks payable to Bolton Valley Nordic Center. Mail to: Race Secretary, Bolton Valley Nordic Center, 4302 Bolton Valley Access Rd., Bolton Valley, VT 05477 or register at active.com. Contact: Annie 802/434-3444 x1076 or nordic@boltonvalley.com

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12/09/01 Sugarloaf Secrets of Racing Masters (on snow) Clinic with Marty Hall, Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley, ME

Event Info: A one-day on snow clinic with former Canadian and National team Coach Marty Hall. Focus will be on çUnencumbered Technique, alternating skiing and video analysis with lots of personal feedback.Start time: 9:00 am.

Registration: $25.00 includes trail pass, coaching, video and coffee break. Limit 40. Checks to Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, RR1 Box 5000, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 P: (207) 237-6830 F: 207) 237-6943 E: outdoor@somtel.com

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12/9/01 Craftsbury Opener, Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury Common, VT. - Zak, CANCELLED

Event Info: Freestyle, interval start. Age 0-13, 2km; age 14-19, 5km; age 20+, 10km. Start time: 10AM. If snow is limited, will use criterium format on 1km loop, or higher elevation trail. Babysitting referrals.

Registration: Age 0-13, $5; Age 14+ $15, $25 DOR. Check to: Craftsbury Nordic Ski Club.

Mail to: Craftsbury Nordic Ski Club, PO Box 11, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827. (P) 800-729-7751 (F) 802/586-7768 (E) johnbrod@sover.net (W) www.craftsbury.com (email)

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12/15/01 VOLVO Eastern Cup Opener, Maine High School Opener , Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley ME. EC, JOQ, J2Q, Zak, Club

Event Info: Freestyle, Start format TBD. EC - Men 10K 10AM, J2 Men 5K 11:30AM, Women all 5K 12noon. BKL all 1PM. High School - Men, 1:30PM, Women, 2:30PM.

Registration: Eastern Cup- $25 received by 12/13, $35 received after 12/13. High School- Coaches must submit rosters by 12/13, $10/skier. BKL: $5. Checks to: Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, RR1 Box 5000, Carrabassett Valley ME 04947.

Results: Men, Women, J2Men

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12/16/01 VOLVO Eastern Cup Opener - Speedy Sunday -Freestyle Sprints and/or 5K Skate, Black Mountain, Rumford, ME. EC, JOQ,

Event Info: Try a sprint! 10AM Sprint qualifier. (Don't qualify for the heats? Want to race both? Get Eastern Cup points in the 5K FS as well.) 11AM 5km FS. 1PM Sprint finals. Freestyle technique all races. BKL: 10AM

Registration: Eastern Cup- $20 individual event/$30 both events, received by 12/13; $25/$35 received after 12/13. BKL: $5. Checks to: Chisholm Ski Club. Mail to: CSC, P.O. Box 616, Rumford, ME 04276. (E) cecfuel@agate.net (P)207/364-3966 (F)207/364-2308.

Results: Men, Women

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12/28 to 12/30/01 10th Mountain Division Nordic Championships, Maine Winter Sports Center, 10th Mountain Division Lodge, Fort Kent, ME.

Event Info : 5km cl/5km fr pursuit. Classic on Friday, freestyle on Sunday. Top Maine boy and girl earn $1,000 college scholarship.

Registration : For information, check the Maine Winter Sports Center website.

Results: www.mainewsc.org

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12/29/01 Rangeley Holiday Pursuit Rangeley, ME

Event Info: One day pursuit t 5K CL / 5K Free. Men and Women, 11AM Start.

Registration: $15 Received by 12/27, $20 after and DOR. $25 for the weekend by 12/27, $35 thereafter. Checks to: RLXCSC Mail to: RLXCSC, PO Box 1283, Rangeley, ME 04970. (P,day) 207/864-4309 (P, eve & F) 207/864-2122 (E) jfoltz@rangeley.org

Results

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12/30/01 Rangeley Holiday Sprint Festival Rangeley, ME

Event Info: Morning: Elimination Sprints, 10AM. Afternoon: Sprint Relay, 2PM. Two person teams.

Registration : $15 Received by 12/27 for both sprints, $20 after and DOR. $25 for the weekend by 12/27, $35 thereafter. Checks to: RLXCSC Mail to: RLXCSC, PO Box 1283, Rangeley, ME 04970. (P, day) 207/864-4309 (P, eve & F) 207/864-2122 (E) jfoltz@rangeley.org

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12/30/01 Mt. Hor Hop Mt. Hor, Vermont. Rte. 5A, south end of Lake Willoughby, Westmore, Vermont. Interstate 91, exit #26 in Barton, 16N to the north end of Lake Willoughby, 5A south, race parking one mile past south end of the lake.

Event Info: Freestyle BKL distances, J2 5K, JI-Masters 10K. Start times: BKL 10AM; J2 11AM, J1 t Masters Women 11:30AM; J1 t Masters Men 12noon.
This year's edition of the Mt. Hor Hop on 12/30 will debut a new race trail system designed by Rick Elliott and Mike Kiser and cut and bulldozed by the State of Vermont. It will feature fantastic skiing, particularly for early season and thin snow years, and is a wonderful resource for all New England nordic skiers.

Registration: BKL, no charge. J2 t Masters $10 by 12/21, $15 thereafter. Checks to: NCUHS Activities Fund. Mail to: Race Director, 52 Lakewood Drive, Newport, VT 05855 (P) 802/334-7144 (evenings), (E)kiser@chartervt.net

Results , BKL Results

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1/1/02 New Year's Day Pursuit, Weston Ski Track, Weston, MA

Event Info: 10am, BKL races. 11am, 5k classic race (mass or wave start).12pm (or as soon as feasible) 5k skate, pursuit start.

Registration: $10 plus trail pass. BKL, trail pass only. Prizes and food. Contact: Wes DeNering, (P) 508/881-9117 (E)WDeNering@JHancock.com

Results

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1/5/02 Sugarloaf Scramble, Sugarloaf Outdoor Center , Carrabassett Valley, ME

Event Info: 5k Skate Women, 10k Skate Men, 10:00 am Mass Start

Registration: $15 by 1/03/02, $25 thereafter. Checks to Surgarloaf Outdoor Center. Credit Cards Accepted. Mail to Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, RR1 Box 5000 Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947

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1/6/02 The Maine Event hosted by the Colby Ski Club and White Mt. Regional High School at White Mt. Regional High School , Whitefield, NH.

Event Info: Mass start 12noon 5Kclassic 5Kskate; clock runs while racers change equipment in the transition zone. This format debuts on the international circuit this winter. Try it out here in New England at this fun and informal early season race!

Registration : Email Cary Fridrich, cgfridri@colby.edu, with name by 1/4 to pre-register and pay at race: $10. $20 DOR.

Results

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1/12/02 VOLVO Eastern Cup , Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton Valley, VT. EC, JOQ

Event Info : 5 K Skate. J2 Boys, 11AM. J2 girls 11:30AM. Men, 12noon. Women,1PM. BKL: 10AM

Registration : $15 received by 1/10/01; $30 thereafter. BKL: $5. Checks to: Bolton Valley Nordic Center. Mail to: Race Secretary, Carrie Bilodeau, Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton Valley, VT 05477. (P) 802/434-3444x1077 (F) 802/434-6870. Note: credit cards accepted, register via: http://www.active.com/

Women | Men | J2's | BKL

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1/13/02 VOLVO Eastern Cup, Ole's XC Center, Warren-Sugarbush Airport, Airport Rd, Warren, VT. EC, JOQ, J2Q, Zak

Event Info: Classic, interval start. J2Girls, Boys, 5km, start time: 11am. Women 10K, 11:30am. Men 10K, 12:30pm. BKL: 9:30am

Registration: $20 received by 1/10; $30 thereafter. BKL: $5. Checks to: Ole0s XC, Mail to: Ole's XC, P.O.Box 1653, Waitsfield, VT 05673. (P)802/496-3430 (F) 802/496-3089 (W) www.olesxc.com for snow conditions. Register at www.active.com. Registration opens at 9am. Prizes! Deli food available.

J2 Boys | J2 Girls | Women | Men

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1/19/02 VOMax Bogburn Pomfret, VT, Zak, Club,

Event Info: Classic BKL 2-4K 10AM. Sr/Master 10K 12:30PM Women & Jr. 5K 1:30 PM. Awards 3:30 PM.

Registration: $5 BKL. $15 all others. DOR, $20. Checks to: Robert Haydock (P) 978/369-2684 or 802/763-7064, rhaydock@ultranet.com. Mail to: Bob Haydock, 384 Strawberry Hill Rd, Concord, MA 01742. Avoid late fee by using phone entry or online at www.nexcski.com. Results

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1/20/02    New England's Women's Ski Day ,

Holderness School, Holderness NH

Event Info: Instruction for all levels of skiers; clinics in waxing, equipment, clothing; daycare, refreshments; equipment available; fun relays optional.

Registration: Form here or contact the NENSA Office fred@nensa.net or 802-849-2270. Cost $5.00

Press release and photos. | Relay Results

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1/20/02 Stowe Winter Carnival 15K Race ; Trapp Family Lodge Touring Center, Stowe, VT.

Event Info: Classic 15K, Wave Start 11:00 AM. Registration 9-10:30am.

Registration: $15 received by 1/15, $18 thereafter, Checks to: Stowe Winter Carnival. Mail to: Phil Sweet, P.O.box 1878 Mtn. Road, #1, Stowe, VT 05672. (P)802/253-2273 (day) (E)psweet@zoo.uvm.edu

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1/20/02 Pine Tree Pursuit Titcomb Mountain, Farmington, ME

Event info: Same day pursuit. Individual skate start and classic pursuit start for Jr., Sr. and Masters men and women. Start time: 10AM skate, 2PM classic. BKL Event, 12noon.

Registration: $15 by 1/16, $20 thereafter/DOR. Checks to: Titcomb Mt. Ski Education Foundation. Mail to: Farmington Ski Club, PO Box 138, West Farmington, ME 04992. (P)207/778-9031

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1/20, Finnish Ski Club's Citizen's Cross-Country Ski Races
Finnish Center at Saimu Park, Fitchburg, MA
Event info:
Four races scheduled (see below on calendar). Racing for people of all ages and abilities who like the feeling and challenge of competing in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Distances are 5K and 10K with shorter races for younger athletes.
Registration: 9:00 race start 10:00 Cost: 12.00 for 17 and older; 7.00 fpor 16 and younger; Interval starts; Mail checks to "Finnish Ski Club" attn: Karl Makela, 60 Newell Rd, Holden, MA 01520; (P) 508-829-5181 (email) suomi161426@aol.com
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1/21/02 Geshmossel , Bretton Woods, NH

Event Info: 15K Classic mass start @ Mt. Washington Hotel, 11AM. Men and Women age groups: Under 12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.

Registration : $18 by 1/20, $22 thereafter. Checks to: Bretton Woods Resort. Mail to: Sean Dow, Bretton Woods Nordic Resort, Rt. 301, Bretton Woods, NH 03575. (P) 603/278-8970 (F) 603/278-3335 (E) nordic@brettonwoods.com

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1/22/02, CSU Sprints, Weston Ski Track, Weston, MA, Zak

Event Info: BKL race, 6:30pm; 8k FS race, 7pm.

Registration: Entry fee, $10 plus trail pass. BKL, trail pass only. Prizes and food. Contact: Wes DeNering (P) 508/881-9117 (E)WDeNering@JHancock.com

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1/26/02 VOLVO Eastern Cup Classic Sprints Great Glen Trails, NH. EC, JOQ

Event Info : Classic technique. Sprint Qualifying, Individual Start. EC - Men 11AM, Women 11:45 J2's 12:30. Heats for Men, Women, J2 Boys, and J2 Girls start at 2:30PM. BKL: 10AM

Registration: Eastern Cup- $20 received by 1/23, $25 received after 1/23. BKL: $5. Checks to: Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, P.O. Box 300, Gorham, NH 03581. (P)603/466-2333 (F)603/466-3328 (E)tim@mt-washington.com.

                  * Race slated to be filmed for television.

Results: J2 Boys | J2 Girls | Men | Women Points are pending

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1/25-1/27/02 VOLVO NENSA Masters Championships, Jackson, NH, Zak

Event Info : Friday, 1/25, wax clinic and social event. Saturday, 1/26, 10AM, 15K Free technique. 2PM, 3 person x 1km x 4 relay free technique. Evening banquet and awards. Sunday, 1/27 10K Classic Mass Start. Start times -- men 9AM; women 9:05AM.

Registration : $90 for 3 races with banquet. Checks to: Jackson Ski Touring Foundation. Mail to: Race Secretary, PO Box 216, Jackson, NH 03846 (P) 603/383-9355 (E)info@jacksonxc.org (W)www.jacksonxc.org/Events/VNMC2002.htm. Credit cards accepted by phone.

Saturday Results: Men By Class | Women By Class | Men Overall | Women Overall

Sunday Results: Women | Men

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Geshmossel , Bretton Woods, NH has been moved to 1/21/02

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1/27/02 Valley Cup, Ole's X-C Ski Center, Warren-Sugarbush Airport, Airport Rd,Warren, VT.

Event Info : Freestyle, interval start. BKL at 10AM. J2 & J1, 5km at 11AM. Men & Women 10km at 12 noon.

Registration : $20 by 1/23/02; $30 thereafter. Checks to: Ole0s XC. Mail to: Ole0s Cross Country Center, PO Box 1653, Waitsfield, VT 05673. (P) 802/496-3430 (F) 802/496-2750 (E) ski@olexc.com Include name, address, birthdate, MC or VISA when registering by email or fax.

Results

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1/27/02 VOLVO Eastern Cup Classic , Jackson Ski Touring Center, Jackson, NH. EC, JOQ, J2Q

Event Info: BKL 10:30AM. J2 boys, 5K mass start, 11AM. J2 girls, 5K mass start, 11:10AM. EC Women, 10K mass start, 11:45AM. EC Men, 15K mass start 1PM.

Registration: $15 by 1/23, 4:30PM; $30 after 1/23; J3-J5 free. Checks to: Jackson Ski Touring Foundation. Mail to: Race Secretary, PO Box 216, Jackson, NH 03846 (P) 603/383-9355 (E)info@jacksonxc.org (W)www.jacksonxc.org/Events/jauninfo.htm. Credit cards accepted by phone.

J2 Girls | J2 Boys | Men | Women | BKL

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                  NEW ENGLAND MARATHON SERIES, #1

2/2/02, Craftsbury Marathon Race and Tour , Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury Common, VT. Zak, Club, NEMS

Event Info: Classic, mass start. Start time: 9AM. 25 & 50km. Point to point event. Bussing included. Racing and non-timed touring division. Post race meal included. Meals, lodging, and babysitting available by reservation. BKL: 13 & under family touring division: must ski w/adult.

Registration: Race:$45 by 11/30/01, $55 by 12/31/02, $65 by 1/30/02. No DOR registration. Tour: $30 by 11/30/01, $35 by 12/31/02, $40 by 1/30/02. No DOR registration. Check to: Craftsbury Nordic Ski Club. Mail to: Race Secretary, Craftsbury Outdoor Center, PO Box 31, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827. (P) 800-729-7751 (F) 802/586-7768 (E) johnbrod@sover.net (W) www.craftsbury.com

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2/3/02, 2nd Annual Ichabod's Revenge , Sleepy Hollow Inn, Ski & Bike Center, Huntington,VT. Zak

Event Info: Classic, mass start. BKL, 10AM. J2 to Master Men, 11AM. J2 to Master Women 11:05AM. 5 or 10km.

Registration : $10 by 1/30, $15 thereafter. DOR registration. Checks to: Sleepy Hollow. Mail to: Eli Enman, 1805 Sherman Hollow Rd, Huntington, VT 05462. (P) 1-866-254-1524 (F)

802/434-2283 (E)info@skisleepyhollow.com (W)www.skisleepyhollow.com

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2/3/02 Flying Moose Classic , Bethel, ME

Event Info: 10km classic, wave start, 11am. 3 and 1km races and lollipop races to follow.

Registration : $12 pre-entries/$20 DOR. 3km/1km/lollipop, $4/$5. Checks to:Bethel Outing Club. Mail to: BOC, P.O.box 637, Bethel, ME 04217.Registration will be from 9:00 to 10:30 at the Gould Academy Field House, and will continue at the race venue for the youth races.. Email jim@reuter.net.

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2/3 Massachusetts J-2 and EHSC Qualifier
Finnish Center at Saimu Park, Fitchburg, MA
Event info:Massachusetts races to qualify high school skiers for the New England Junior-2 Championship and the Eastern High school Championships. MA juniors skiers should talk to their high school coaches or call Graham Taylor (978-443-5024) for more information
Race distance: 5K
Start time: 10:00
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2/9/01 Hopkinton Rotary 6th Annual Nordic Ski Race , Hopkinton State Fairgrounds, Contoocook NH

Event Info: Freestyle 5K, High School Challenge, 2.5K Novice Race -open event. Start 10:45AM. Behind Oddfellows Hall, Rt 127, Contoocook.

Registration : 9AM DOR. $10 Checks to: Hopkinton Rotary

(P)603/746-3872(E)ksink@conknet.com Mail to: 1129 Penacook Rd, Contoocook NH 03229

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Saturday, February 9, 2002 Andover Outing Club BKL Classic, Blackwater Ski Area, Andover, NH

Event Info: Classic individual, followed by Freestyle relay. Race start: 11:00 am

Registration: $5 pre-register or DOR. Make checks payable to: Andover Outing Club
Mail to: Lorraine Cline, 42 Old Shaw Hill Road, Salisbury, NH 03268 (P) 603-648-6477 (F) 603-648-6691 (E) lorraine@clinedesign.com
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2/10/02 VOLVO Eastern Cup at Notchview , Windsor, MA,

The Eastern Cup comes to Massachusetts!!! EC, JOQ, J2Q, Zak

Event Info: 7.5K classic individual start, men and women, J2 through Masters. 10:30AM all Women, 11:40AM mass start BKL, 12:00 noon all Men.

Registration: $20.00 if received by 2/7, $25.00 after 2/7, payable to: Berkshire Trails Registrar: Gail Lucey, 280 Main St., Easthampton, MA 01027. (E) MGL72@aol.com (P) (413)527-8795. Registration available at Active.com.

Notchview is located on Route 9, Windsor MA

Results Women | Men

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2/10, Finnish Ski Club's Citizen's Cross-Country Ski Races
Finnish Center at Saimu Park, Fitchburg, MA
Event info:
Four races scheduled (see below on calendar). Racing for people of all ages and abilities who like the feeling and challenge of competing in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Distances are 5K and 10K with shorter races for younger athletes.
Registration: 9:00 race start 10:00 Cost: 12.00 for 17 and older; 7.00 fpor 16 and younger; Interval starts; Mail checks to "Finnish Ski Club" attn: Karl Makela, 60 Newell Rd, Holden, MA 01520; (P) 508-829-5181 (email) suomi161426@aol.com
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*****Cancelled*****

2/16/02 The Smiling Hill Stampede, Smiling Hill Farm, Westbrook, Maine

Race Info: Freestyle. Women & All Jrs. 5K 9:00am; Sr./Masters Men 10 K 10:00am; Lollipop & Other BKL 0.1-4 K 11:30am.

Registration: $15 w/o T-shirt; $25 w/long-sleeved T-shirt (XS, S, M, L, XL please specify), $20 w/o T-shirt received after 2/10; BKL Registrants Only $5 w/o T-shirt, $15 w/T-shirt; Checks to: Cape Nordic Mail to: Laura Creagan, Cape Nordic Ski Club, 16 Watchic Terrace, Standish, Maine 04084. Registration available through Active.com (P) 207/642-6025 (E) lcreagan@dbology.com

*****Cancelled*****

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2/17/02 VOLVO Eastern Cup Silver Fox Trot/NENSA Expo, Hanover NH, EC, JOQ, J2Q, Zak, Club,

Event Info: 10am - BKL; 11:30am - J2's 5k FS; 12:30pm -women 10k FS; 1:30pm - men 10k FS. All races will be started in waves.

Registration: $20 received by 2/13; $30 thereafter. Checks to: Ford Sayre Ski Council. Mail to: Silver Fox Trot, PO Box 172, Norwich, VT 05055-0172. Registration at Ray School, Reservoir Rd, Hanover NH.

Results in .pdf format: J2 Girls | J2 Boys | Men | Women

                  * Race slated to be filmed for television.

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2/23/02 John Sackett Memorial Classic Ski Race, Burke XC Ski Area, Burke, VT

Event Info: J2, HS 5K; all others 10K. BKL, 10AM; J2, HS, 11AM; J1, OJ, Sr, Masters to follow.

Registration: $15 before 2/16, $20 thereafter/DOR. Checks to: John Sackett Scholarship Fund. Mail to: Tom Manges 354 School St. West Burke, VT 05871

Event Poster
5k Results
10k Results

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2/23/02 Wonalancet Wanderer, Tamworth Outing Club, Tamworth, NH

Event Info: Freestyle. BKL: $3; 10am start; Ages 7 and under 0.3 km, Ages 8-9 1.5 km, Ages 10-11 2.5 km, Ages 12-13 4 km. J2, Ages 14-15: 11am start, 5 km; Ages 16 and over 11am start, 11 km, starting with an age and gender handicap.

Registration: $15 recieved by 2/19, $20 DOR. Registration closes 45 minutes prior to start. Send your name, address, phone number, age on 23 Feb 2002, gender and entry fee, by 19 Feb 2001, to the Tamworth Outing Club, PO Box 311, Tamworth, NH 03886. For More Info: See webpage or Paul King 603-323-7450 or kinghome@ncia.net

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2/23/02 NH Team Pursuit Championship Whitakker Woods, North Conway, NH

Event Info: 10:30 5K Classical women, 11:30 5K Classical men; 1:30 5K Freestyle women, 2:30 5K Freestyle men; Exciting team format for high schools and clubs and a great training race for individuals. All teams must be made up of the same sex. Place points will be used to determine team winners

Registration: 10:00 per person; $50 per team of 6. Send entries to Race Director: Chuck Broomhall, Box 1651, Conway NH 03818 norcomb@nh.adelphia.net

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2/24/02 Coastal Nordic Ski Games Twin Brook Recreational Center, Cumberland ME

Event Info: Freestyle, wave start. Women & All Jrs 5K 10:00AM; Sr/Master Men 10K 11:00AM, BKL 12:00PM.

Registration: $15 received by 2/21; $25 after 2/21. Checks to: Coastal Nordic Ski Club. Mail to: John Eldredge, Coastal Nordic Ski Club, PO Box 493, Cumberland ME 04021 (P)207/829-4540 (F)207/829-5037 (E)jeldrid1@maine.rr.com

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2/24/02 Putney Relays Putney, Vermont, Club,

Event Info: Classic, women and Jrs, 3x5K, 11AM; Sr-Master Men, 3x10K, 1PM.

Registration: $30 per team DOR. Checks to: Putney Ski Club. Mail to: Joe Holland, Putney School, Putney, VT 05346.

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2/24, Finnish Ski Club's Citizen's Cross-Country Ski Races
Finnish Center at Saimu Park, Fitchburg, MA
Event info:
Four races scheduled (see below on calendar). Racing for people of all ages and abilities who like the feeling and challenge of competing in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Distances are 5K and 10K with shorter races for younger athletes.
Registration: 9:00 race start 10:00 Cost: 12.00 for 17 and older; 7.00 fpor 16 and younger; Interval starts; Mail checks to "Finnish Ski Club" attn: Karl Makela, 60 Newell Rd, Holden, MA 01520; (P) 508-829-5181 (email) suomi161426@aol.com

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2/24 The 14th Annual SIDS Cross-country Ski Race ,  Hickory Hill Ski Touring Center, Worthington , MA

For the benefit of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance
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3/2 to 3/3/02 VOLVO New England Bill Koch League Festival

Titcomb Mountain, Farmington, ME

Event Info: Check their website, www.dbology.com/bkysl, for updated information on directions, lodging, food, waxing, trails, events, theme and more! Or contact Caroline Mathes at cmmathes@colby.edu

Results

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3/2/02 Rangeley Lakes Loppet , Rangeley, ME. Zak, Club, NEMS

Event Info: All classes plus touring division, men and women, 50K/25K FR. 9:30 Mass Start race division; 9:40 touring division. Touring division not timed. Gourmet food stations. Reserve lodging early! Contact race organizers for lodging advice.

Registation: Racers: Before 1/15 - $35. Before 2/15 $45. Before 2/27 $55. NO Day of Race Registration. Checks to: RLXCSC Mail to: Rangeley Lakes XC Ski Club, PO Box1283, Rangeley, ME 04970. (P and F)207-864-4309 (E) RLXCSKI@gwi.net. Also register at www.active.com.

Results

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3/2/02 Ultimate Nordic Challenge Bolton Valley Nordic Center, Bolton Valley, VT

Event Info: This is the ultimate test of your Nordic skills! 5 km classic mass start at 10 am followed by 5 km freestyle pursuit. After lunch top off the day with Giant Slalom on skinny skis. Winners based on a point system. All abilities welcome.

Registration: $17 if registered before 2/24/02, $22 thereafter. Checks payable to Bolton Valley Nordic Center. Mail to: Race Secretary, Bolton Valley Nordic Center, 4302 Bolton Valley Access Rd., Bolton Valley, VT 05477 or register at Active.com Contact:Annie 802/434-3444x1076, nordic@boltonvalley.com

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3/3/02 The Norsk Ski Race New London, NH

Event Info: Classic, 10K Mass Start. 9AM, all classes.

Registration: $15 by 2/23, $20 by 3/2, $25 DOR. Check to: Norsk Mail to: Norsk, PO Box 309, Springfield, NH 03284. Contact: John Chiarella. (P) 603/526-4685 (F) 603/526-4927 (E) info@skinorsk.com

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3/3/02 The 26th Annual Jackson Jaunt Jackson Ski Touring Center, Jackson, NH

Event Info: Freestyle mass start. 14.6K for J1 - M12; 5.8Kfor J2; 3K for J3; 0.2K for children0s class. Start time: 10:40 for children0s races, 11AM for J3 t M12.

Registration: $20.00 if received before 02/28/02 4:30 p.m.; $30.00 after 02/28/02, J2 and J3 1/2 price, J5 - J4 Free. Bib pickup at the Black Mountain Ski Area Base Lodge 8:30 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. on race day. Check to: Jackson Ski Touring Foundation. Mail to: Race Secretary, PO Box 216, Jackson, NH 03846 (P) 603/383-9355 (E) info@jacksonxc.org

(W) www.jacksonxc.org/Events/jauninfo.htm. Credit cards accepted by phone.

Results

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3/8 to 3/10/02             VOLVO New England J2 Championships

Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley, ME

Event Info: Fri 3/8 3:30PM, FS Individual Race, Wave Start. Sat 3/9AM, CL, Wave Start. Sat 3/9PM, Sprint Race, Technique TBD. Sun 3/10AM, Mixed gender, Mixed medley Relay

Registration and Qualification Criteria will be through your State0s J2 Team Leader. Leader contact information

Results/Press Release

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3/9/02 Bezirkebeiner Bolton Valley Nordic Center, Bolton Valley, VT

Event info: 15 K backcountry race. 2 courses: extreme and intermediate. 10 am start time. Tele-turns a must. Mass start.

Registration : $15 before 3/2/02, $20 thereafter. Checks payable to Bolton Valley Nordic Center. Mail to: Race Secretary, Bolton Valley Nordic Center, 4302 Bolton Valley Access Rd., Bolton Valley, VT 05477 or register at active.com. Contact: Annie 802/434-3444 x1076 or nordic@boltonvalley.com

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3/9/02 Sunday River Langlauf Sunday River XC Ski Center, Newry, ME, Zak

Event Info: Freestyle, 15k or 7.5K, point-to-point. Begin at the Grand Jordan Hotel and end at the XC Ski Center. Start time: 10am. Special course available only for this race, passing through the Alpine resort and continuing onto the xc trails. Great Fun!

Registration: $15 received by 3/1; $20 DOR. Checks to: Sunday River XC Ski Center. Mail to: Sunday River XC Ski Center, 23 Skiway Rd., Newry, ME 04261. (P) 207/824-2410 (E) info@sundayriverinn.com

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3/9/02, Craftsbury Spring Fling , Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury Common, VT.

Event Info: Freestyle, wave start. Age 0-7, 1/2km; age 8-13, 2km; start time: 10AM. Age 14+, 5K Start time: 11AM mass start. Younger skiers may ski up to open class for longer races.

Lodging, meals, and babysitting on premises by reservation. Post race meal included. Family events all weekend. Post-race barbeque and sugar on snow.

Registration: $5 DOR only. Contact: Race Secretary, Craftsbury Outdoor Center, PO Box 31, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827. (P) 800-729-7751 (F) 802/586-7768 (E) johnbrod@sover.net (W) www.craftsbury.com

Results

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3/10/02 Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure, Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, Gorham, NH start; Bretton Woods Nordic Center, Bretton Woods, NH finish. Zak, Club, NENSA Marathon Series.

Route also includes White Mountain National Forest lands.

Event Info: Classical, 50/25 K, wave starts. Start times: 8:30 am 50 km timed, 8:40 am 25K timed, 8:45-9:00 non-timed skiers. Point-to-point. Bussing included.

Registration: Registration limited to 500 skiers. Pre-registration by 3/1 postmark required. Timed classes: $55 by 1/1, $65 by 2/1, $75 by 3/1; Non-timed classes: $40 by 2/1, $50 by 3/1.

Includes bussing, post-event awards party. Saturday night pasta dinner $12.95. Checks to: GG to BW Nordic Adventure, c/o Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, P.O. Box 300, Gorham, NH 03581. (P)603/466-2333 (F)603/466-3328 (E)sue@mt-washington.com. (W)www.ggtobw.com.

                                    * Race slated to be filmed for television.

Results

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3/15 to 3/17/02 VOLVO Eastern High School Championships

Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton Valley, VT

Event Info: Fri: FS sprint. Sat: CL individual (am) mixed gender, CL relay (pm). Sun: FS pursuit start. EHSC Summary, page 5, Winter Event Guide.

Registration: Registration and further information through your EHSC State Leader. Leader contact information

Press Releases:
Indiv. Sprints | Indiv. Classic/ Classic Relays | /Indiv. Skate

Results:
Men:
Sprint | Classic | Skate
Women:
Sprint | Classic | Skate

Relay
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3/16/02 -3/17/02 St. Patty Festival Weekend, Black Mountain, Rumford, ME, Club Finals

Event Info: Sat 3/16 10AM J2 5K CL; J1+ 10KM CL. After race, BK all classes. Sun 3/17 9:30am J2 5K FS pursuit; J1+ 10KM FS pursuit. After pursuit, BK all classes.

Registration: Individual event, $25/Both days, $40, received by 3/11; $30/$45 after 3/11. Make checks payable to: Chisholm Ski Club. Mail to: CSC, P.O. Box 616, Rumford, ME 04276. (E) cecfuel@agate.net, (P) 207/364-3966 (F) 207/364-2308

Cancelled

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3/16/02 3rd Annual Sugarloaf/USA Inferno - Nordic Downhill Derby, Sugarloaf/USA Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley, ME.

Event Info: Freestyle, interval start downhill from top of Whiffletree Superquad on Sugarloaf Mountain to the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, 5 km. Start time: 10AM. BKL class.

Registration: 8:00 t 9:20AM at Outdoor Center. Fee includes one time lift access to start, shuttle from the Outdoor Center to resort base, and baggage transport w/ t-shirt to first 75 entrants. $20 pre / $25 DOR. Checks to: Sugarloaf/USA Outdoor Center. Mail to: Sue Foster, RR1 Box 5000, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947. Register online at www.active.com. (P) 207/237-6830 (F) 207/237-6943 (E) outdoor@somtel.com (W)www.sugarloaf.com/nordic

Results

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3/17/02 2nd Annual Sugarloaf/USA Leprechaun Combi Pursuit, Sugarloaf/USA Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley, ME.

Event Info: Freestyle 10km followed by 10km classic. Mass start 10 km freestyle (no track) to transition area, then 10km classic- clock does not stop while athletes change equipment t First one across the finish line wins! BKL, Combi Kids Race, 2PM. Race fee includes Rose0s famous post-race barbeque. Registration: Individual $20 pre / $25 DOR, Family $60 pre / $70 DOR. 2 Person Team $35 pre / $40 DOR Checks to: Sugarloaf/USA Outdoor Center. Mail to: Sue Foster, RR1 Box 5000, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947. Register online at www.active.com. (P) 207/237-6830 (F) 207/237-6943 (E)outdoor@somtel.com (W) www.sugarloaf.com/nordic

Results

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3/17/02 The Mt. Washington Cup Bretton Woods, NH moved to March 24

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3/23/02 Eastern Cup Finals and Spring Series Tune-up , Rangeley, ME. EC

Event Info: 10K FS all classes, men and women. Wave start, 11AM.

Registration: $15 by 3/20, $20 thereafter. Checks to: RLXCSC Mail to: Rangeley Lakes XC Ski Club, PO Box 1283, Rangeley, ME 04970. (P and F)207-864-4309 (E) RLXCSKI@gwi.net.

Also register at www.active.com.

3/24/02 Eastern Cup Finals and Spring Series Tune-up, Rangeley, ME. EC, Zak

Event Info: Women, 10K CL all classes, interval start, 10AM. Men, 15K CL, all classes, interval Start, 11:30AM.

Registration: $15 by 3/20, $20 thereafter. Checks to: RLXCSC Mail to: Rangeley Lakes XC Ski Club, PO Box 1283, Rangeley, ME 04970. (P and F)207-864-4309 (E) RLXCSKI@gwi.net.

Also register at www.active.com.

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3/24/02 The Mt. Washington Cup Bretton Woods, NH

Event Info: 10K free mass start. 5K for ages 15 and under.

8-10AM, race starts @11AM. Men and Women age groups: Under 12, 13-15,16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.

Registration: $18 by 3/14, $22 thereafter. Checks to: Bretton Woods Resort. Mail to: Sean Dow, Bretton Woods Nordic Resort, Rt. 301, Bretton Woods, NH03575. (P) 603/278-8970 (F) 603/278-3335 (E)nordic@brettonwoods.com

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Races to be filmed for television. The Spring Series has its own webpage

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