May 2012 – March 2013
The Far West Nordic Annual Meeting and the Annual Election of Directors and Officers will be held Monday, May 14, 2011 at the Truckee River Winery (11467 Brockway Road, Truckee CA). Appetizers and wine and an informal get together from 5:30 pm followed by the board meeting and annual election of directors and officers at 6:30 pm. Come meet the Far West Nordic directors, officers, and committee members. Learn how you can get involved and help shape the future of Far West Nordic.
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Saturday • October 27, 2012 • 6PM
Olympic Village Lodge
Squaw Valley
A Benefit for the Far West Nordic Junior Ski Program
The 27th annual Far West Nordic Auction/Raffle Party will be held at the Olympic Village Lodge in Squaw Valley
Far West Nordic’s largest fundraiser for its Junior Nordic Programs.
TICKETS
$30 Admission Ticket for ages 12 and up includes one raffle ticket.
Juniors age 11 and under $7 admission includes one kids raffle ticket.
Buy additional raffle tickets for $5 each.
Tickets will be available from Far West Nordic juniors, online, and at the door.
You can designate a Junior to receive credit for your online purchase.
We cannot credit individual Juniors for tickets purchased at the door.
FOOD
Pasta Party
Traditional Caesar Salad
Spaghetti and Meatballs in Basil Marinara
Meat / Vegetable Lasagna
Gluten Free Pasta
Steamed Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Garlic Bread Sticks
Assorted Cookies
Wine by Truckee River Winery
Beer by Great Basin Brewing Company
PRIZES
Live Auction • Silent Auction • Raffle Prizes • Kids raffle
It is not necessary to be present to win.
Thanks to all of our generous donors we have a phenomenal array of raffle and auction prizes including…
The Grand Raffle Prize Dream Ski Package: Salomon boots and bindings, Fischer Skis, Swix Poles, all top of the line,
and a 90 minute “Pick Your Pro” lesson. Pros include Glenn Jobe, Sally Jones, or Ben Grasseschi.
Great Auction Items include Ski Area Passes – Restaurant Dining – Romantic Weekend Getaways – Ski Equipment – Vacations – “Celebrity” Ski Lessons – Fine Art – Outdoor Gear & Clothing – “One of a Kind” Prizes
Check back here for a list of prizes.
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Time: 10am
Start: Kirkwood XC (meadow)
Distance: 10 km (short course 5 km)
Cost: Pre Reg: $15 (Jrs: free) by 12/1; Late Reg $20 (Jrs: $15)
Fun, Easy 2 lap flat course in rolling meadow
Info: www.kirkwood.com
Far West Nordic 2012 Kickoff Dinner
Cottonwood Restaurant
Sunday, December 9, 2012 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
5:00-6:00 Social hour with no-host bar
6:00-7:00 Dinner, 3 course meal with choice of entrée
7:00-7:45 Guest Speaker: Grant Korgan with audiovisual presentation
7:45–8:15 Questions and Book signing
Grant’s extraordinary achievements and universal message of survival has helped him to become a renowned and sought-after keynote speaker. While his own story is one of overcoming a significant challenge, Grant’s message isn’t about obstacles. It’s about Deciding What You Want in life, Focusing on What IS Working, and at all points Choosing Positivity Through Adversity—these are Grant’s 3 Points of Possibility, the keys to meeting adversity head-on and overcoming it joyfully.
Cost is $55 for Far West Nordic members and $65 for nonmembers.
Group discount for a table of 10 Far West Nordic members $500.
Tickets are available online until 9 pm Saturday,
at Tahoe Posters (10095 West River Street, Truckee),
and at Alpenglow Sports (415 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City)
Raffle tickets can also be purchased at the door for some great prizes to help you get ready for the ski season!
Online sales are now closed.
A limited number will be available at he door.
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Date: Sunday December 16, 2012
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tamarack Lodge XC (start at Packstation)
Distance: 10 km (juniors 5 km)
Cost: Reg: $30 (Jrs: $5)
ESNSA Fundraiser
Info: www.tamaracklodge.com
Date: Saturday December 22, 2012
Time: 10 AM
Start: ASC Training Center
Interval Starts
Distance: 1 km
Cost: Pre Registration (by 3pm day prior) $25, Juniors $20, Youth race $10 for ages 12 and under; Late Reg $30 , Juniors $30, Youth race $10
USSA scoring + $10 (For athletes wishing to be USSA scored (yes that’s all you Junior National hopefuls) add $10
ASC members $5 discount for preregistration
Register online at athleteinyou
NRL sanctioned
Preregistration required for JN Qualification
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org
Date: December 30, 2012
Time: 10 AM Interval Starts
Start: ASC Training Center
Distance: 10 km Adult; J1/OJ boys 10km; J1/OJ girls 5km; J2s 5km
Cost: Pre Registration (by 3pm day prior) $25, Juniors $20, Youth race $10; Late Reg $30 , Juniors $30, Youth race $10
USSA scoring + $10 (For athletes wishing to be USSA scored (yes that’s all you Junior National hopefulls) add $10
ASC members $5 discount for preregistration
Register online at athleteinyou
Sponsored by Silver Sage Sports Performance
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org
Preregistration required for JN Qualification
Date: Monday December 31, 2012
Time: 10 AM
Start: ASC Training Center
Interval Starts
Distance: 10 km (5km short course, 2km youth race)
Cost: Pre Registration (by 3pm day prior) $25, Juniors $20, Youth race $10; Late Reg $30 , Juniors $30, Youth race $10
ASC members $5 discount for preregistration
Register online at athleteinyou
Sponsored by Paco’s Bike and Ski
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org
Date: Sunday January 6, 2013
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tamarack Lodge XC (start at Packstation)
Distance: 15 km (juniors 5 km)
Cost: Pre Reg $25 (Juniors $5) by noon 1/1; Late Reg $30 (Juniors $10)
Info: www.tamaracklodge.com
Date: Sunday January 6, 2013
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Mass Start
Distance: 5 km Classic / 5 km Skate Continuous Pursuit
Cost: Pre Registration $25 (Jrs: $18)/ Race Day Registration $30 (Jrs: $23)
FIRST LEG DIAGONAL STRIDE ONLY
Sponsored by Sierra Nordic
Info: www.tdxc.com
Time: 6 PM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Distance: 5 km
Cost: $15 (Juniors $8)
4 Race Series
Info: www.tdxc.com
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tahoe XC
Wave Starts
Distance: 20 km; J1/OJ boys 10km; J1/OJ girls 5km; J2s 5km
Cost: Pre Reg by 2pm Jan 12th: $25 (Jrs: $5)
Reg: $30 (Jrs: $5)
Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
Info & Registration: www.tahoexc.org
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Date: Sunday January 20, 2013
Time: 10 AM
Start: ASC Training Center
Interval Start
Distance: J1/OJ boys 10km; J1/OJ girls 10km; J2s 5km; 2km youth race
Cost: Pre Registration (by 3pm day prior) $25, Juniors $20, Youth race $10; Late Reg $30 , Juniors $30, Youth race $10
USSA scoring + $10 (For athletes wishing to be USSA scored (yes that’s all you Junior National hopefulls) add $10)
ASC members $5 discount for preregistration
Register online at athleteinyou
NRL sanctioned
Preregistration required for JN Qualification
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org
Date: Monday January 21, 2013
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Wave Starts
Distance: 15 km / 7.5km / 2km youth
Cost: Pre Reg $25 (Juniors $18)/ Race Day registration$30 (Juniors $23)/ Youth free
Fundraiser for the Truckee Schools Nordic Teams
Info: www.tdxc.com
Time: 6 PM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Distance: 5 km
Cost: $15 (Juniors $8)
4 Race Series
Info: www.tdxc.com
Time: Classic Wave 9:00 AM; Skate and Snowshoe Wave 9:30 AM
Start: North Tahoe High School, Tahoe City Finish: Northstar California Resort XC Center
Distance: 26 km (Classic, Skate); 21 km (Snowshoe)
Cost: Pre Registration $45 Adult • $40 Far West members • $10 Junior postmarked by 1/20 or online by 9pm 1/25
Pre Reg and Bib Pickup available on Saturday January 26 at Tahoe XC from 9am to noon and at Sierra Nordic from 1pm to 4pm
Race Day Registration $60 Adult • $55 Far West members • $15 Junior 7:00am-8:15am at North Tahoe High School
Registration: Register online or register by mail
Aid Stations: At Starratt Pass at half way point.
Transportation: Buses will run finishers back to Tahoe City between 11:30am and 2:30pm.
FISCHER CUP EVENT (Classic Division only)
Fundraiser for the Far West Nordic Junior Ski Program
Info: www.tahoerimtour.com
15km/10km/5km
Date: Sunday February 3, 2013
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tamarack Lodge XC (start at Packstation)
Distance: 20 km (short course 10 km, juniors 5 km or 10 km)
Cost: Pre Reg: $25 (Jrs: $5) before 1/28; Late Reg $30 (Jrs $5)
Info: www.tamaracklodge.com
Time: 6 PM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Distance: 5 km
Cost: $15 (Juniors $8)
4 Race Series
Info: www.tdxc.com
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Wave Starts
Distance: 15 km (Adult) / 7 km (Junior, Youth, and Novice) / 3 km (Youth and Novice)
Cost: Pre-Registration Adult $25 / Juniors (19 & under) $18 / Youth (13 & under) $8
(Race Day registration will be Adult $30 / Juniors (19 & under) $23 / Youth (13 & under) $12)
Pre-Registration is available online until 5 pm Saturday 2/9
Sponsored by Paco’s Bike and Ski
Info: www.tdxc.com
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Date: Monday February 18, 2013
Time: 9:45 AM youth race: 10:30 AM regular race
Start: Auburn Ski Club
Wave Start
Distance: 10 km; Kids 2 km race (13 and under); J1/OJ boys 10km; ALL girls 5km; J2 boys 5km (J2 boys race will not be scored for USSA points)
Cost: Pre Registration (by 3pm day prior) $25, Juniors $20, Youth race $10; Late Reg $30 , Juniors $30, Youth race $10
USSA scoring + $10 (For athletes wishing to be USSA scored (yes that’s all you Junior National hopefulls) add $10)
ASC members $5 discount for preregistration
NRL sanctioned
Registration: athleteinyou
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org
Time: 6 PM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Distance: 5 km
Cost: $15 (Juniors $8)
4 Race Series
Info: www.tdxc.com
Cobblestone Relays – Family Nordic Ski Racing Returning To Downtown Tahoe City – February 23 – 11am – 2pm
After a hiatus of several years, this popular event returns to downtown Tahoe City. The Cobblestone Nordic Relay is a fast paced, cross-country relay race which begins in the Cobblestone parking lot then flies around the trails of the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park. Not only will it be an incredibly fun race, but an awesome spectator opportunity at The Cobblestone. Come participate or cheer on the racers. Proceeds benefit the Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Education Association. $15 for adults, $10 for kids under 12, including lunch at the Tahoe City Golf Course.
More Information: www.tahoexc.org or call 583-5475.
Family Races, Elite Races, Snowshoe races
Registration 11:00am Saturday February 23
Races begin at 11:30am
Date: Saturday February 23, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Start: Badger Pass, Yosemite National Park
Distance: 18 km (Juniors 10 km)
Cost: Pre Reg $30 (Juniors $20) by 2/9/13; Late Reg $40 (Juniors $30)
Price includes both Saturday and Sunday races plus Tele Race on Saturday and half day lift ticket
Info: www.yosemitepark.com
Date: Sunday February 24, 2013
Time: 10 AM Pro race; 12 noon Youth/Novice race
Start: Auburn Ski Club
Wave Starts
Distance: 8km Pro/ 8 & 4km Novice/ 1km Youth
Cost: Pre Reg: $60 (ASC members $40); Juniors: $35 (ASC members $25)
No race day registration
Mandatory Safety Clinic 11:30 AM for Novices
Clinics offered on Saturday February 23rd
Sponsored by the 10th Mountain Division Veterans
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org
PreReg: Athlete in You
Date: Sunday February 24, 2013
Time: 9 AM
Start: Badger Pass, Yosemite National Park
Distance: 38 km (Juniors 10 km)
Cost: Pre Reg $30 (Juniors $20) by 2/9/13; Late Reg $40 (Juniors $30)
Price includes both Saturday and Sunday races plus Tele Race on Saturday and half day lift ticket
Info: www.yosemitepark.com
Far West Nordic head coach and chef extraordinaire Ben Grasseschi and Linda Dore Foodservice will be cooking up a three course meal in the Ski Centre at TDXC. Enjoy a fun and festive event to support the Farm Team.
Ski with farmers to Moondance Hut where you will be served hot cider and cocoa- spiced of course!, then ski back with headlamps, mingle a little and then sit down to appetizers and wine/beer, then have soup, entree, and dessert. Background music by Mark Nadell & Bill Blaylock. Raffle.
Seating is limited to ~ 40 people.
Diners only are welcome to show up at 6:15 pm and skiers at 5 pm. All skiers should bring a headlamp.
Fundraiser for the Farm Team.
Menu
Hot Drinks and Smores out at the Moondance Hut
followed by Wine/Beer
Antipasti
Avocado, Beet, Arugula crustini and
Proscutto wrapped fig, goat cheese, basil “sushi”
Zuppa
Carrot and Fennel with olive aioli
Secondi
Grilled Moroccan chicken with Israeli couscous and sautéed greens or
Creamy Polenta with grilled vegetables and marinara
Dolci
Lemon Pound Cake with citrus glaze and mint or
Warm mixed Berry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
Date: Sunday March 3, 2013
Time: 9 AM Wave Starts
Start: Tahoe XC to Truckee
Distance: 30 km
Cost: $55 through Feb 15; $65 Feb 16-March 2; $100 on race day (in person by 8:30 am);
$25 if under 18 yo
Benefit for the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team
Info: www.thegreatskirace.com
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Date: Saturday March 9, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Start: Bear Valley Cross Country
Distance: 10 km or 20 km / 5 km Junior
Cost: Pre Reg $35 (Juniors $25) by 2/23; Late Reg $40 (Juniors $30)
Fee includes T-shirt, party, prizes, food and music
Info: www.bearvalleyxc.com
Bear Valley Cross Country will host the 40th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race and Festival on March 9th and March 10th, 2012. This is one of the longest running ski races in the west and it is open to all ages. In addition, the California Senior Winter Games (CSWG) will be held the same weekend in Bear Valley. Bjornloppet racers ages 50 and up will automatically have their Bjornloppet race times entered in the CSWG Nordic Race Results for the California Senior Winter Games gold, silver and bronze medals.
On Saturday, March 9th, the Freestyle (skate ski or stride) race begins at 10:30 a.m. and racers have a choice of participating in the 20K race, the 10K Open Division race, or the 5K Junior race (CSWG athletes ages 70 & up race in the 10K race). On Sunday, March 10th, the race begins at 10:00 a.m. (don’t forget Daylight Savings Time begins—spring forward!) and racers can compete in the 10K or 5K Classic (stride only) or Snowshoe race (CSWG athletes ages 70 & up race in one of the 5K races). Saturday’s race fees include the race, a t-shirt, the Bjornloppet awards party with lunch and Bjornloppet and CSWG medals; Sunday’s race fees include the race and Bjornloppet awards party with snacks and Bjornloppet and CSWG medals. For an official Bjornloppet race registration form, visit our Events page at www.bearvalleyxc.com.
For more information, contact Bear Valley Cross Country at 209-753-2834 or bvxc@sbcglobal.net.
Date: Sunday March 10, 2013
Time: 10 AM (Daylight Savings Time Change!)
Start: Bear Valley Cross Country
Distance: 10 km / 5 km
Cost: Pre Reg $25 by 2/23; Late Reg $30
Fee includes party, prizes, food and music
Info: www.bearvalleyxc.com
Bear Valley Cross Country will host the 40th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race and Festival on March 9th and March 10th, 2012. This is one of the longest running ski races in the west and it is open to all ages. In addition, the California Senior Winter Games (CSWG) will be held the same weekend in Bear Valley. Bjornloppet racers ages 50 and up will automatically have their Bjornloppet race times entered in the CSWG Nordic Race Results for the California Senior Winter Games gold, silver and bronze medals.
On Saturday, March 9th, the Freestyle (skate ski or stride) race begins at 10:30 a.m. and racers have a choice of participating in the 20K race, the 10K Open Division race, or the 5K Junior race (CSWG athletes ages 70 & up race in the 10K race). On Sunday, March 10th, the race begins at 10:00 a.m. (don’t forget Daylight Savings Time begins—spring forward!) and racers can compete in the 10K or 5K Classic (stride only) or Snowshoe race (CSWG athletes ages 70 & up race in one of the 5K races). Saturday’s race fees include the race, a t-shirt, the Bjornloppet awards party with lunch and Bjornloppet and CSWG medals; Sunday’s race fees include the race and Bjornloppet awards party with snacks and Bjornloppet and CSWG medals. For an official Bjornloppet race registration form, visit our Events page at www.bearvalleyxc.com.
For more information, contact Bear Valley Cross Country at 209-753-2834 or bvxc@sbcglobal.net.
Date: Sunday March 17, 2013
Time: 10 AM
Start: Royal Gorge XC
Distance: 16 km / 2km youth race (ages 12 and under)
Cost: $35 / youth race free
More info and preregistration at www.royalgorge.com
Race day registration will be at VanNorden.
Start in VanNorden and go through Sugar Bowl village then loop around the meadow.
Date: Friday March 22- Sunday March 24, 2013
Time: 9 AM
Start:
Distance: 15km/7.5km
Cost: $65 Adults, $30 Juniors, (ESNA members $5 discount)
3 day event
Clinics on March 23rd
Rifles/Ammunition Provided
Skiing with rifle not required
Info: This event will be administered by ESNSA (Eastern Sierra Nordic Ski Association) For details go to their Web-Site: http://esnsa.org/ |(760) 935-4264 | email Jim Stimson
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