Races
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2024 Overlander Loppet presented by
Unfortunately, the 2024 Overlander Loppet has been cancelled due to unsafe conditions created by extremely warm weather. Refunds will be issued soon in accordance with the refund policy. |
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DATE:
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Saturday, 3 February 2024 |
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RACE LOCATION:
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STAKE LAKE NORDIC CENTRE 25 minutes south of Kamloops on the Lac Le Jeune Rd. Start and Finish are located in the stadium, which is approximately 800 m from the day lodge and parking area. A warming area will be located adjacent to the stadium. |
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HOST CLUB:
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OVERLANDER SKI CLUB |
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TECHNIQUE:
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MASS START, FREE TECHNIQUE |
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RULES:
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CCC/CCBC rules and regulations |
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INFORMATION: |
Chief of Race: Klaus Mey: [email protected] 250-318-1712 Race Secretary: Nancy Flood [email protected] 250-371-7418 |
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ELIGIBILITY:
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Everyone is eligible! Note that because of a dramatic increase in the cost of insurance coverage, Nordiq Canada has instituted a $3 license fee for every skier in Tier 3 events (such as this one), whether or not they are a member of a CCC/CCBC club or have CPL or FIS licenses. |
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RACE ENTRIES |
Registration is ONLINE ONLY, via zone4.ca: Access www.zone4.ca Click on the cross-country skiing icon and locate this event in the list of open registrations. Credit card payment is required. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL FEE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION. Registration fees include trail fees. Please check the Zone4 confirmation list for this race to be sure that you have registered correctly. |
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DEADLINES
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Race fees listed below are in effect until Monday, 29 January 2024 at 11:59 pm (PST). Any registrations received after this will be subject to a $10 late registration fee. Final deadline is Friday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m. (18:00 PST). NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME. |
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STARTLISTS/BIBS
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Start lists will be available on Zone 4 on Friday 2 Feb at 8 pm and will be posted throughout the venue. Bibs can be picked up on Saturday, 3 February, between 8:00 am and 10:45 am. Bibs for U6-U14 skiers should be picked up by 9:45; all other bibs should be picked up by 10:45 am. |
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AWARDS
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1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female finishers will be recognized in each age category for the 15 and 30k races, as well as for the U16 and U18 categories. There will be participation awards for all finishers doing 8 k or less. Draw prizes available for all finishers in the 15K and 30K races. Presentations for the 30k race will take place in the stadium following the race. |
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FACILITIES
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A heated day lodge and outhouses, as well as flush toilets, are located near the parking area at the start of the Stake Lake trail system, which is approximately 800 m from the stadium. The machine shop will be cleared and used as a warming room/lodge for weekend. Portable toilets are available near the stadium and outhouses are located at various locations along the trails. |
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WAXING
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Electrical outlets are available adjacent to the stadium. A few outlets are also available outside the Stake Lake Day Lodge (800 m from the stadium). No waxing inside the day lodge. Note that the CCBC rules regarding the use of Fluorinated Waxes apply (see: https://www.crosscountrybc.ca/sites/default/files/documents/CCBC%20Rul e%20Regarding%20the%20Use%20of%20Fluorinated%20Waxes%20v2.pdf). Fluoro wax is restricted for all divisionally sanctioned (Tier 3) events. Specifically, the following are not permitted: • Fluoro kick wax • High fluoro (HF), medium fluoro (MF), or low fluoro (LF) glide wax, including HF, MF, or LF powders, pucks, blocks and liquids • Fluoro cold weather powder additives and hardeners • Fluoro grip powders |
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WARM UP/ WAX TESTING |
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A warm-up and wax testing area is available near the stadium; no wax testing or warm up is allowed on the course during the competition. |
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COURSE MAPS
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Course maps can be found at the bottom of this page. |
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WEATHER |
See www.overlanderskiclub.com for up-to-date weather information. |
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REFUNDS
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In the event of a cancellation due to bad weather, the organizers reserve the right to recover costs incurred. Refunds for medical reasons are available upon receipt of a medical note from a physician or nurse practitioner. |
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FOOD |
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ACCOMMODATION |
A variety of accommodation is available in the Kamloops area. For more information please see https://www.tourismkamloops.com/stay/ |
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Start times:
• 10:00 start for U6 (400 m) skiers
• 10:05 for U10, U12, U14 (8 km) skiers
• 10:10 for U8 (2 km) skiers
• 11:00 all skiers U16 and up (both 15 and 30 km distances)
Race Categories: (All mass start, free technique):
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Age (as of Dec 31 2023) |
Category (includes both M & F) |
YOB |
Distance (km) |
Race fee/person (until 29 Jan 2024 at 11:59 pm PST)* (note: the $3.00 license fee per skier is additional) |
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4-5 |
U6 |
2018, 2019 |
0.4 |
$5.00 |
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6-7 |
U8 |
2016, 2017 |
2 |
$5.00 |
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8-9 |
U10 |
2014-2015 |
8 |
$10.00 |
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10-11 |
U12 |
2012-2013 |
8 |
$10.00 |
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12-13 |
U14 |
2010-2011 |
8 |
$10.00 |
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14-17 |
U16-U18 |
2006-2009 |
15 |
$20.00 |
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18-29 |
U20, U23, Senior |
1994-2005 |
15 |
$30.00 |
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30-39 |
Master |
1984-1993 |
15 |
$35.00 |
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40-49 |
Master |
1974-1983 |
15 |
$35.00 |
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50-59 |
Master |
1964-1973 |
15 |
$35.00 |
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60-69 |
Master |
1954-1963 |
15 |
$35.00 |
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70+ |
Master |
1944-1953 |
15 |
$35.00 |
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18-29 |
U20, U23, Senior |
1994-2005 |
30 (15 x 2) |
$30.00 |
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30-39 |
Master |
1984-1993 |
30 (15 x 2) |
$40.00 |
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40-49 |
Master |
1974-1983 |
30 (15 x 2) |
$40.00 |
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50-59 |
Master |
1964-1973 |
30 (15 x 2) |
$40.00 |
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60-69 |
Master |
1954-1963 |
30 (15 x 2) |
$40.00 |
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70+ |
Master |
1944-1953 |
30 (15 x 2) |
$40.00 |
* after this until Feb 2 until 18:00 add $10.00
