8th Annual Marshall Sprints
8th Annual Marshall Sprints New Location!
Due to lack of snow in Duluth, The 8th Annual Marshall Sprints will be held at Hidden Valley Ski trail in Ely, MN on Saturday, January 21, 2012. The Marshall Sprints features an unique format to guarantee all varsity skiers at least two races for a total just over 4 kilometers of racing. The course is safe, fast and exciting. Link to Sprint Course Map It will be a true test of your skier’s talent. We will have a separate Jr. High 3.3 kilometer mass start freestyle race.
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Time: 9:00 bib pick up and course inspection
11:00 Sprint Qualifier
Followed by:
Boys Mass Start Jr. High 3.3k (Awards to top 10, Coaches time their own skiers)
Girls Mass Start Jr. High 3.3k (Awards to top 10, Coaches time their own skiers)
3.3k Girls Consolation Race (Awards to top 10)
3.3k Boys Consolation Race (Awards to top 10)
Single elimination sprint heats top 16 boys and 16 girls (Awards to top 8 of each gender)
Format:
All skiers (except Jr. High) will ski a 1 kilometer qualifying sprint race on the sprint course. The top 16 girls and top 16 boys will qualify for the single elimination sprint heats. All other skiers qualify for the 3.3 kilometer Consolation Race. Fastest overall times will determine final 3.3 kilometer short course race placement.
Entry Fee: $6 per skier. Checks made out to Ely Nordic Wolves Checks can be mailed to: Gail Gustafson, 2350 Birchwood Lane Ely, MN 55731, or pay at bib pick up.
Entries Due: All entries need to be received by 5:00 pm Wednesday, January 18, 2012
8th Annual Marshall Sprints Poster
7th Annual Marshall Sprints Poster
6th Annual Marshall Sprints Poster
Download the 5th Annual Poster
Teams Invited: All teams in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan
To register log onto
http://www.boreal.org/~durfee/index.htm
Facilities:
Large, warm chalet, bathrooms, and concession stand. Large warm-up loop.. High Quality Timing by Steve Deschene. Excellent spectator viewing.
Awards:
Awards to the top 10 boys and girls 3.3 kilometer race and Jr. High 3.3k race. Awards to the top 8 skiers in the single elimination sprint heats. Top 3 boys and top 3 girls in Sprints will receive a Billboard Bag Ski Bag.
