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, by checking the NENSA website, www.nensa.net, or by calling the NENSA Race Hotline at (802)849-2270.  This information was originally posted on 10-12-2002. Changes to the original listing are in red.

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 “received by” means that the race organizers must have the entry and payment in hand by the date published.

 

                EC designates a Banknorth 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 Banknorth New England Marathon Series event

www.Active.com

  NENSA members are encouraged to register through www.Active.com.

 Ten cents from every on-line registration made through Active.com is donated to the NENSA Program Fund.

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12/8/02  Craftsbury Opener, Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury Common, VT. Club

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

Registration: $5, age 0-13. $15, age 14+. $25, DOR. Checks to: Craftsbury Nordic Ski Club. Mail to: John Brodhead, PO Box 11, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827. (P)802/586-7767, (F) 802/586-7768, (E) johnbrod@sover.net.

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12/14/02  Maine High School Opener, Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley, ME

Event Info:  Freestyle, 5k.  Interval start, boys-11am, girls-1pm. 

Registration:  $10/skier. Coaches submit rosters before 12/12/02. (E) outdoor@tdstelme.net (P)207/237-6830 (F)207/237-6943

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12/15/02  Sugarloaf Opener, Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley, ME

Event Info: Freestyle, Men10k, Women & Juniors, 5k. Start format TBD. Men-10am, Women & Juniors-11am.

Registration: $20 before 12/13 ensures seeding. DOR OK. (E)outdoor@tdstelme.net (P)207/237-6830 (F) 207/237-6943

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12/14/02  Banknorth Eastern Cup, Grafton Ponds X-C Center, Grafton, VT. EC, JOQ

Event Info:Freestyle Sprint.  900-meter course. Qualifying heats, 9am.  Awards, 2:30pm. Categories: Open Men, Open Women, J2 Men, J2 Women.  Prizes to top finalists in the sprints. Course available for preview Friday.  Skiing Spectators can purchase special priced trail pass for $10.

Registration: EC Weekend - $45 postmarked on or before 12/8/02. Sprint only - $25 p-marked on/before12/8, $35 after. Register at Active.com, www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1021606.  Or, Checks to: Grafton Ponds. Mail to: Grafton Ponds Ski Center, Attn: Race Secretary, PO Box 9, Grafton, VT  05146. Faxed entries only w/ credit card pmt.(F) 802/843-2245 (E) Colin Lawson, lawson@sover.net.

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12/15/02  Banknorth Eastern Cup, Grafton Ponds X-C Center, Grafton, VT. EC

Event Info: Freestyle, 5/10km, wave start.  9am: BKYSL race. 10am: Girls’ J2 5K. 10:30am: Boys’ J2 5K. 11am: Women’s Open 10K. 12noon: Men’s Open 10K.  Skiing Spectators can purchase special priced trail pass for $10.

Registration: : EC Weekend - $45 postmarked on/ before 12/8/02. Includes all race registrations and trail pass for Friday through Sunday. Sunday only  - $25 p-marked on/before12/8, $35 after. Register at Active.com, www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1021606.  Or, Checks to: Grafton Ponds. Mail to: Grafton Ponds Ski Center, Attn: Race Secretary, PO Box 9, Grafton, VT  05146. Faxed entries only w/ credit card pmt.(F) 802/843-2245 (E) Colin Lawson, lawson@sover.net.

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12/29/02  Mt. Hor Hop, Westmore, VT.  Zak

Event Info: Freestyle, 5/10K.  10am, BKYSL.   J2 & High School ­ 5K, 11am.  J1-Master Women-5K, 11:30am.  J1-Master Men-10K, 12noon.

Registration: $10 if received by 12/23/02. After, $15. BKYSL ­ no charge. Registration, 9-11am. Checks to: NCUHSActivities Fund. Mail to: Mike Kiser, 52 Lakewood Drive, Newport, VT 05855. (P) 802/334-7144evenings (E) kiser@surfglobal.net.  Mt. Hor, Rte 5A, south end of Lake Willoughby, Westmore, VT.  From I 91, exit #26 Barton, follow 16N to N. end of L. Willoughby. Follow 5A South. Race parking one mile past S. end of Lake.

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12/30/02 Banknorth Eastern Cup Series presents,                                                                                                                                                                      The Nordic Heritage Sprints, Maine Winter Sports Center, Presque Isle, ME. EC***FIS, USSA, NRL points***
Event Info: Freestyle sprints, Start at
3:00 PM - Finals under the lights***FIS, USSA points***.  PRIZE Money for Women & Men - 1st=$1000, 2nd=$500, 3rd=$300, 4th=$200, 5th=$100.  For lodging info and more details see www.MaineWSC.org
Registration: $25 for one race or $40 for two received
12/23/02 or after $30 for 1 and $55 for two.  Two-Race entry includes banquet & party on 12/31.  On-Line registration preferred, at www.MaineWSC.org.  Checks to: MWSC. Mail to: Competition Office, Nordic Heritage Center, P. O. Box 4015, Presque Isle, ME 04769. For more info. contact Max Cobb, maxkcobb@aol.com or visit www.MaineWSC.org
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12/31/02  Banknorth Eastern Cup Series presents,                                                                                                                                                                   The Nordic Heritage 10k, Maine Winter Sports Center, Presque Isle, ME. EC, JOQ, J2Q. ***FIS, USSA, NRL points***
Event Info: 10k classic. J2s - 5k classic.  Start times: BKL,
9am. J2, 10am. Women, 10:30am. Men, 12noon. Open Class, 1pm. Mass start seeded on 12/30 results***FIS, USSA points***.  PRIZE Money for Women & Men - 1st=$1000, 2nd=$500, 3rd=$300, 4th=$200, 5th=$100.  Banquet and New Year’s Eve Party at the Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center.  For lodging info and more details see www.MaineWSC.org
Registration: $25 for one race or $40 for two received by 12/23 or after $30 for one and $55 for two.  Two-Race entry includes banquet & party on 12/31.  On-Line registration preferred, at www.MaineWSC.org.  Checks to: MWSC. Mail to: Competition Office,
Nordic Heritage Center, P. O. Box 4015, Presque Isle, ME 04769. For more info please contact Max Cobb, maxkcobb@aol.com or visit www.MaineWSC.org

UPDATED INFORMATION ALWAYS AVAILABLE AT WWW.NENSA.NET

1/1/03 1st Pursuit, Weston Ski Track, Weston, MA 

Event Info: 11am, BKL: Classic, 2,3,4K Free with trail pass.  12pm, Open Pursuit race: 5k classic; 5k freestyle follows ASAP (1:30- 2 pm likely).  Food, Prizes

Registration:  $10 plus trail pass. Race Director: Wes DeNering: 508-881-9117 or WDeNering@JHancock.com

Weston Ski Track, (781) 891-6575

1/4/03 Sleepy Hollow 20km and Relay, Sleepy Hollow Inn, Ski and Bike Center, Huntington, VT. Club                                                                            Event Info: Mass start, Classic 20km 9am, Skate 20km 9:10am, Relay 9:20am (4 x 5km legs, up to 4 people per team).                                                Registration: $18 (individual), $40 (team) by 12/31/02; $22 (individual) $60 (team) DOR. Checks to: Sleepy Hollow Inn. Mail to: Sleepy Hollow Inn, 1805 Sherman Hollow Rd, Huntington, VT 05462. (P) 802/434-2283(E) info@skisleepyhollow.com, (W) www.skisleepyhollow.com.  Awards and refreshments to follow.  ___________________________________________________________________

1/4/03  Vermont Academy Pursuit, Vermont Academy, Saxton’s River, VT.                                                                                                                           Event Info: One race pursuit 10 K (5 classic + 5 Freestyle)
Mass start. Mens 10 AM, Women -
10:05 AM
Registration: $20 received by Jan 2, $25 DOR. Checks to
Vermont Academy. Mail to: Alexei Sotskov, Vermont Academy, Saxtons River, VT 05154 (P) 802-869-8652 (E) asotskov@vermontacademy.org
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1/4/03  Sugarloaf Scramble, Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley, ME                                                                                                                   Event Info: Freestyle, Men 20K, Women & Juniors 10K.  Wave Start, 10am, all classes.                                                                                                  Registration: $20 before 1/0 ensures seeding. DOR OK.  (E) outdoor@tdstelme.net (P)207/237-6830 (F) 207/237-6943

1/4/03 to 1/12/03 

Chevy Trucks / U.S. Nationals,

Black Mountain, Rumford, ME

     Open to all USSA members. Qualification trials for World Championship Team, World Junior Team, U-23 World Championship Team, and part of Continental Cup Series. Can also be used to qualify for New England Junior Olympic Team. 

2003 U.S. Nationals website has updated information at, www.chisholmskiclub.org

   Register online at Active.com. www.active.com/framedevent_detail.cfm?event_id=1021465&customre

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1/11/03  Banknorth Eastern Cup, Black Mountain, Rumford, ME. EC, JOQ, J2Q

Event Info: Freestyle. 10K for Men, J1 through Masters. 5K for Women and J2s. Start, 11:30am. Open Race, Bill Koch, 11:00 am

Registration: $25 postmarked by 1/8/03, $30 thereafter.  $5, BKL. Register on-line with www.Active.com, www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1021665. Or, Checks to: Chisholm Ski Club. Mail to: Chisholm Ski Club, P.O. Box 616, Rumford, Maine 04276 (E) cecfuel@earthlink.net  For up to date race information, check out our race site at www.ChisholmSkiClub.org 

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1/12/03  Old Timers’ Event, Carters XC Ski Center, Bethel, ME

Event Info: Come on over if you’ve got a break during US Nationals!  However old you are, here’s a chance to get together with Nordic skier guys and gals from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Old movies, pictures, ski museum.  Arrive anytime after 7am, or call if you want to come over Saturday night.  Potluck lunch. 1pm ­ 5/10km classic “race” open to all ages.

Registration:  $12 by 1/11/03. $14 DOR. Checks to: Carter’s XC. Mail to: David Carter, 420 Main Street, Oxford, ME 04270. (P)207/539-4848.

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1/12/03  19th Annual VOmax/Bogburn 10Km X-C Ski Race, Pomfret, VT. Club, Zak

Event Info:  Family oriented, low-key race. 10km classic for J1-Master Men. 5km classic for J2s and Women. 4,3 &2km for BKL III, IV, V. 50m for Lollipop.  Start times: 10am Lollipop. 10:15 BKL. 10:45 BKL awards. 12:30pm Men. 1:15pm Women & J2s. Prizes: VOmax clothing. Awards to 5 year age groups & all Lollipop entries.

Registration:  Entry fee, $15 for 5 and 10km classic. $5 for  BKL II, IV, V.  Lollipop, free. DOR - $5 late fee. Use NENSA form online (www.nensa.net) or register online at www.nexcski.com or phone entries accepted.  Checks to: Robert Haydock.  Mail to: Robert Haydock, 384 Strawberry Hill Rd., Concord, MA 01742.  For more info (W) www.nexcski.com, (E) rhaydock@rcn.com (P) 978/369-2684 or 802/763-7064.

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1/17-19/03  Banknorth/ NENSA Masters Championships, Zak  Ole’s Cross Country Center, Airport Rd.,Warren, VT

Event Info: Friday, Jan. 17 -Social, 7-9PM at lodging sponsor “to be decided”, registration and bibs available. Saturday, Jan.18-Registration opens 8AM, 5 K Classic, Interval Starts. Women: 10:00, Men:11:00. 5K Fun race at noon. BKL 1PM, Women’s 5k Skate Pursuit: 2:00PM, Men’s 5K Skate 3:00PM, Banquet and Awards 7PM (banquet time is set). Sunday, Jan. 19- 20K Skate, Women’s Wave Start 10AM, Men’s Wave Start 10:15AM.

Registration: $90, Registrations received by January 11 include Saturday banquet. All racers must be NENSA members. Checks to: Ole’s XC Center. Mail to: P.O. Box 342, Warren, VT 05674. (P) 802/496-3430 (F) 802/496-3089 (E)ski@olesxc.com (W)snow conditions and directions: www.olesxc.com.

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1/19/03  John Sackett Memorial Classic Race, Burke XC Ski Area, East Burke, VT.
Event Info: J2, HS, 5k; All Others 10k.  BKYSL 10am; J2, HS, 11am; J1, OJ, Masters to follow.
Registration
: Preregistration $15, DOR  $20, Checks to: JohnSackett Memorial Scholarship Fund.  Mail to: Tom Manges,
354 School St., West Burke, VT. 05871 (E) tmanges@stj.k12.vt.us

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1/19/03  Pine Tree Pursuit, Titcomb Mountain, Farmington, ME.

Event Info: Same day pursuit. Individual skate start and classic pursuit start for Jr, Sr, and Masters. Start time: 10am skate, 2pm classic. BKL event, 12noon.

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

1/20/03  Geschmossel, Bretton Woods Nordic Center, Bretton Woods, NH
Event Info:
Classic, 15k, mass start behind The Mount Washington Hotel, 11:00am.  Registration and bib pick-up,
8am ­ 10am.  Male and female classifications, ages under 12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+
Registration: $18 prior to 1/10 and $22 after 1/10.  Checks to:
Bretton Woods Nordic Center. Mail to: Bretton Woods Nordic Center, Rt. 302. Bretton Woods, NH  03561 (E) Nordic@brettonwoods.com

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1/21/03  CSU Sprints, Weston Ski Track, Weston, MA.  Zak

Event Info: BKL:  6:15 pm FS, 2,3,4K Free with trail pass. Open race 7:15 pm 10k FS.   Entry:  $10 plus trail pass

Food, Prizes

Registration: Race Director: Wes DeNering: 508-881-9117 or WDeNering@JHancock.com, Weston Ski Track (781) 891-6575
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1/25/03  Bankorth Eastern Cup, Prospect Mountain Ski Area, Rt. 9, Woodford,VT. EC, JOQ

Event Info: Freestyle. Men, 10k, 11am start. Women, 5k , 12:30pm start. Open Class, 5k, 2pm start.

Registration: $25 received by 1/22/03, $30 thereafter. Register at Active.com, www.active.com event_detail.cfm?event_id=1018475. Or, Checks to: Prospect Mountain Ski Club. Mail to: Nancy Steffen, 10 Margaret Lane, Bennington, VT 05201. Or register with www.active.com. Questions? Contact Dave Newell, (day) 802/442-5414 (eve) 802/442-9124 (fax) 802/442-1131 (e) newellvt@sover.net

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1/25/03 XC Ski Cross CANCELLED

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1/26/03  Bankorth Eastern Cup, Notchview Reservation, Rt. 9, Windsor, MA. EC, JOQ, J2Q, Club
Event Info: Classic individual start. Women, 5k, 11:00AM start. J2's, 5k, 11:30AM start. Men, 10k, 12:00 noon start. BKL 1:30PM start
Registration: $25.00 if received by 1/24 thru active.com. $30.00 if received by 1/24 by USPS. $35.00 after 1/24.
On-line registration available at: www.Active.com. Checks to: Berkshire Trails. Mail to: Registrar, Gail Lucey, 280 Main St., Easthampton, MA 01027 (E) MGL72@aol.com (P) 413-527-8795

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1/26/03 Stowe Winter Carnival 15k, Trapp Family Lodge Touring Center, Luce Hill Road, Stowe, VT

Event Info: Classic, 15k. Men and Women. Ages 14-19, 20-29, 30-39,50+; 15k, 11am start.

Registration: $20 received by 1/22/03, $25 thereafter. Checks to: Stowe Winter Carnival, Mail to Phil Sweet, 1878 Mountain Road Suite #1, Stowe, VT 05672  Questions: Contact Phil Sweet, 802/253-2273 (F) 802/253-7754 (E) ppt@pshift.com

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BANKORTH NEW ENGLAND MARATHON SERIES

2/1/03  Bankorth Craftsbury Marathon, Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury Common, VT. NEMS, Club, Zak

Event Info: Classic Marathon, 25 and 50km. Mass race start, 9am. 25km Tour start, 9:30am.

Point to point event, bussing to start, gourmet and racer food stations, hearty post-race meal included.

Registration: Closes Wednesday, 1/29/03 or earlier, if 800 person limit is reached. No DOR registration. 

  Easiest, least expensive way to register is on our secure website, www.craftsbury.com. Race $50 by 11/30/02, $60 by 12/31/02, $70 by 1/29/03. Tour $35 by 11/30/02, $40 by 12/31/02, $45 by 1/29/03. Kids 13 and under touring with adult, $20 by 1/29/03.                                

  Registration by any other means including in-person, postal mail, email, fax or phone will require $10 surcharge in addition to above listed fees. Checks to: Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Mail to: Marathon Secretary, Craftsbury Outdoor Center, PO box 31, Craftsbury Common, VT  05827 (P)802/586-7767 (F) 802/586-7768 (E) stay@craftsbury.com

  Pre-race pasta dinner, $10 for adults & kids at racer packet pickup/ TOKO wax clinic location, Friday 1/31/03,6-8pm.  Meals, lodging, babysitting available by reservation at 802/586-7767.

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2/2/03
  Ichabod’s Revenge 10km Classic
, Sleepy Hollow Inn, Ski and Bike Center, Huntington, VT

Event Info: Classic, mass start, BKSL 10am 1-3km: J2-Master Men 11am 10km: J2-Master Women 11:05am 10 km

Registration: $15 by 1/28/03, $20 DOR. Checks to: Sleepy Hollow Inn. Mail to: Sleepy Hollow Inn, 1805 Sherman Hollow Rd, Huntington, VT 05462. (P) 802/434-2283(E) info@skisleepyhollow.com, (W) www.skisleepyhollow.com.  Awards and refreshments to follow.

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2/2/03 New England Women's XC Ski Day, sponsored by Banknorth. Bretton Wood Nordic Center, Bretton Woods, NH
Event Info: A fun day of Nordic skiing for women, by women! Clinics for every level of skier, from never-ever to masters, wax clinics, daycare, lunch and a prize drawing at noon, clothing and equipment retailers on-site with items to try and for sale, and a fun relay optional, with awards for mother/daughter, sister/sister, relative/relative, friend/friend, oldies/oldies (minimum combined age 100).
Demo equipment available - please note what you need when you register.
Schedule: Registration 9:00-10:00a, Clinics 10:00-10:45a, 11:00-11:45a. Lunch break & Prize drawing 11:45-12:30p. Clinics 12:30-1:15p, 1:30-2:15p. Fun relay at 2:30p. Awards 3:15p.

Registration: $10. Late/DOR $15. Day of event registration available. Checks to: NENSA. Mail to:Bretton Woods Nordic Center, Route 302, Bretton Woods, NH 03575 Attn: Women's XC Ski Day Events.
Or register on-line with www.Active.com (additional $2 fee).

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2/9/03
  Banknorth Eastern Cup/Silver Fox Trot, Hanover, NH. EC, JOQ, J2Q, ClubEvent Info: Freestyle, wave starts (mass start for Open Class).  Men, 15k. Women, 10k. J2s and Open Class, 5k. BKL, 2/3/4k.. Schedule: BKL, 9:30am. J2s, 11am. Women, 12noon. Men, 1:15pm. Open Class, 2pm (or 15 minutes after the last men’s wave)

Registration: $25.00 EC by 2/5/03; $35.00 late EC entries; $10 open class by 2/5/03; $15 late open class. Checks to: Ford Sayre Ski Council. Mail To: Silver Fox Trot / PO Box 172 / Norwich VT 05055-0172. DOR Registration and bib pickup Location: Ray School, Reservoir Rd, Hanover NH 
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2/9/03  Flying Moose Classic, Bethel Outing Club, Gould Academy Ski Trails, Bethel, ME

Event Info: Classic, 10km, wave start, 11am. Registration at Gould Field House from 9-10:30am.  Youth races including lollipop, 1 km, 3 km at12 noon.  Youth race registration at Gould Field House from 9-10:30, and at race site from 10:30-11:30.

Registration: $15 received by 2/6; $20 after 2/6. Youth races $4/5. Checks to: Bethel Outing Club, PO Box 637, Bethel ME  04217. (P)207/824-4099 (F)207/824-8429 (E)jim@reuter.net (W) www.smithreuter.com/moose

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ADDED EVENT!

2/09/03 Genesis Winter Adventure Race, Grafton Ponds, VT
Event Info: Cross-Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Trekking, and Navigation. Distances TBD, check NENSA or Genesis Adventures website for updates.
Registration: Contact Genesis Adventures, Inc. (W)www.genesisadventures.com (P)203/232-9615

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2/15/02  Vermont Ski for Women, Ole’s Cross Country Center, Airport Road, Warren, VT

Event Info:  Discover the fun of cross country ski racing! Team up with a friend, relative, or mother/daughter to ski 3 miles.  Classic race start, 10:30am. Ski-skating race start, 11:30am.  Categories: Two Friends, Two Relatives, Mother/Daughter. Awards to top three in each category. Drawing for many other prizes. Child care and Kid’s Events included in entry.  Free Ski Waxing Clinic (9am) and waxing help for today’s snow included.

Registration:  Entry form and directions at www.olesxc.com or call 802/496-3430.  Registration day of race,  9am.

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2/16/03  Banknorth Eastern Cup/Cheri Walsh Memorial, Holderness School, Plymouth, NH. EC,JOQ, J2Q, Zak
Event Info: Classic, 10K, wave start.  Waves of 30 skiers every 5 minutes. BKL start,
10am. J1-Master Men,11am. J1-Master Women, 11:30am. J2 boys, 11:45am, J2 girls, 11:50am.  Racers seeded by FIS/USSA/NENSA Points. Scored using mass start formula.
Registration: $25 received by 2/13, $30 thereafter. Register on-line with www.Active.Com. Or:  Checks to: Holderness Nordic. Mail to: Peter Hendel, race secretary,
Holderness School, Plymouth,NH  03264. (P)603/536-1713 x 343  (F)603/536-1267 (E) peter_hendel@holderness.org
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2/16/03 Vermont Ski for Women, Ole’s Cross Country Center, Airport Rd. , Warren, VT
Event Info: Discover the fun of cross country skiing! Team up with a friend, relative, or mother/daughter to ski 3 miles. Classic ski Challenge
start 10:30AM, Ski-Skating Challenge start 11:30AM. Categories: Two Friends, Two Relatives, Mother/ Daughter. Awards to top three in each category and awards to highest combined age and lowest combined age finishers. Drawing for many other prizes. Child care and Kid’s Events included in entry. Free Ski Waxing Clinic(9AM) and waxing help for today’s snow included.
Registration: $15 entry fee by 2/12, $20 Day of Event. Check to: Ole’s XC Center. Mail to: Ole’s
Cross Country Center, Airport Rd. , Warren, VT 05674.  Entry form and directions at www.olesxc.com or call 802-496-3430. Registration day of race opens at 9AM.

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2/23/03  Putney Relays, Putney School, Putney, VT. Club
Event Info: Classic, Women & Jr 3x5K  11am, SR-MA Men 3x10K 1pm.
Registration: $36/Team, received by 2/19, $60/Team DOR.  Checks to: Putney Ski Club.  Mail to:  Putney Relays, c/o Joe Holland, The
Putney School, Putney VT O5346.  (P) 802 387 6093 (F) 802 387 5931 (E)joe_holland@putney.com

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2/23/03  Coastal Nordic Ski Games, Twin Brook Recreation Center, Cumberland, ME. Club, Zak
Event Info:
Freestyle, wave start. Women, Men & all JRs ­ 7.5k, 11am start. BKL, 12noon. 1:30 pm, NENSA Club Series’ 5k FS Team Time Trial (teams of 5 with 4 finishers counting toward the results).  
Registration: $17 received by 2/22; $25 after 2/22. Fee covers both races and includes potluck dinner following the team time trial.  Entrees will be provided.  Please contribute salad, bread or dessert.  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)207/791-7869 (E)jeldrid1@maine.rr.com

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2/28-3/2/03  Banknorth
New England J2 Championships,

Prospect Mountain Ski Area, Rt. 9 Woodford, VT

Event Info: Fri 2/28: 3:30pm Individual freestyle, wave start

Sat 3/1 (am): Individual classic, wave start

Sat 3/1 (pm): Sprint race, techniqueTBD, wave start

Sun 3/2(am): Mixed gender, mixed medley relay

Registration: Registration and qualification criteria available through your state’s J2 team leader. Leader contact information will be posted on NENSA website, www.nensa.net

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BANKNORTH NEW ENGLAND MARATHON SERIES

3/1/03  Banknorth Rangeley Lakes Loppet VII, Rangeley, ME. NEMS, Club, Zak

Event Info: 25k or 50k freestyle. Race class and Touring class.  Mass Wave Starts. Race-9:30am, Tour-9:50-10:10 (non-timed). Food Stations for the Gliding Gourmet!

Registration:  Race - $45 by 1/15/03, $55 by 2/15/03, $65 by 2/26/03, no DOR entries. Register online with Active.com,
www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1020770

Phone entries accepted, credit card only. No entries accepted without correct payment. Checks payable to: RLXCSC. Mail to: Rangeley Lakes XC Ski Club, P.O. Box 1283, Rangeley, ME  04970. (P) 207/864-4309. (E) rlxcski@gwi.net, (W) www.etravelmaine.com/rangeleyxcski

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3/2/03  The Norsk Ski Race, Norsk Ski Center, New London, NH

Event Info: Classic, mass start 10km, 10:30am. BKL, 5km, 9:30am. Awards, 12:30pm.

Registration: $20 by 2/27/03, $30 DOR. Checks to: Norsk. Mail to: John Chiarella, POBox 309, Springfield, NH