Cross Country Alaska
Besh Cup 3 & 4
January 18th/19th
Registration Deadline January 15th at midnight
Government Peak Recreation Area - Palmer
Hosted by Mat-Su Nordic Ski Club
Reminder to coaches and athletes - as US Ski & Snowboard sanctioned races, fluorinated waxes are not allowed.
Spectators May Click Here or Use QR Code to Join the Weekend What's App Group for Race Day Announcements.
Link to National Weather Service forecast for Homer.
Lookout Mountain tends to be 5-10 degrees colder than is reported in Homer.
PSA from organizers: It's been raining & freezing IN TOWN. It was mentioned that having cleated footwear/ice grippers/traction cleats would be a good idea for those who staying closer to sea level.
Saturday Freestyle Sprint
START LIST - link to folder is live. Start list and heat schedule are posted 1/18/2024 (4pm).
PARKING INFORMATION - There are two lots by Harbinson Lane (by trailhead). Third lot along Olson Mountain Road. Carpool if possible and park tight. There is room for 120 vehicles between the three lots. The goal is to park as few cars as possible on the road. Parking VOLUNTEERS will be onsite in the morning.
RESULTS & Heat Start List will be posted in the stadium area and the timing team will do its best to post on What's App.
Results Link - link to folder is live. Results will be posted Saturday evening - likely after 8pm.
Bib Pickup - Qualification Races
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Training teams (ANR, AWS, APU, FXC) will receive bibs to distribute to their athletes for the Qualification Races.
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Unaffiliated athletes may pick up their bib from the equipment building at Lookout Mountain.
Bib Pickup - Heats
All skiers who qualify for afternoon heats will pick up their bibs from the equipment building at Lookout Mountain beginning at approximately 11:45-12:00. Bib distribution will close at 3pm, so make sure to get your red bib before closing time.
Watch What's App for announcement if this changes.
Race Start Times & Distances (Estimate)
10:00 Qualification Race - U14 and older
11:15 Heats U08/U10/U12
12:30 Heats - U14 and older
Tshirt Distribution 9am-Noon
Complimentary T-shirts Available for:
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skiers who registered for all six races
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all youth skiers under age 12
Tshirts are available for sale - $20
Venue Information
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Concessions available inside the equipment building
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Permanent outhouses & portapotties near equipment building, portapotties in stadium near start area.
Awards Ceremony
Awards ceremony will follow each sprint final. Awards will be given to the top 3 racers of each A Final heat, U20, U18, U16, & U14 athletes. If more than three U16 athletes qualify in the top 30, the age group awards will reflect final rank order from the Open Heats.
Beginning in 2023-24 season, the U08/U10/U12 will gather all racers for post-race podium photos and all skiers in these age groups will receive Besh Cup race gifts.
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Sunday Classic Interval Start
START LIST - link to folder is live. Start list and race day schedule to be posted January 20
Sunday Race Schedule - posted on 1/17 - click link to START LIST above.
PARKING INFORMATION - See Saturday Parking Information.
RESULTS during the day will be posted in the stadium area.
Results Link- link to folder is live. Results will be posted Saturday evening - likely after 8pm.
Bib Pickup 9am - Noon
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Training teams (ANR, AWS, APU, FXC) will receive bibs to distribute to their athletes.
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Unaffiliated athletes may pick up their bib from the equipment building at Lookout Mountain.
Race Start Times & Distances
11:00am - U08/U10 M&F
11:09am - U12F
11:18am - U12M
1132am - U14F
11:44am - U14M
12:06am - U16+F
12:35pm - U16+M
Tshirt Distribution 9am-Noon
Complimentary T-shirts Available for:
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skiers who registered for all six races
-
all youth skiers under age 12
Tshirts are available for sale - $25
Venue Information
-
Concessions available inside the equipment building
-
Permanent outhouses & portapotties near equipment building, portapotties in stadium near start area.
Awards Ceremony
Awards ceremony will follow each race. Awards will be given to each age group through U20 as well as Overall awards to the top 3 of the 5K race.
Beginning in 2023-24 season, the U08/U10/U12 will gather all racers for post-race podium photos and all skiers in these age groups will receive Besh Cup race gifts.
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