Thursday, February 6, 2020

UPDATED - Saturday's WMC race

Updated Friday, February 7 at 3:30pm ...

On Saturday, February 8, Part II of the multi-day Western Maine Conference Championship will take place.

Saturday: SKATE pursuit race at Stark's Hill in Fryeburg. Things to know are:

Race info:
12:00 - Girls start
12:45 - Boys start
Awards - around 1:30
Pursuit start times based on Day 1 results
Course ~5K
Click here for directions and parking map to Stark's Hill  
Remember that Stark's doesn't have any indoor facilities, so dress and supply yourself accordingly.

What to Bring:
  • SKATE race skis, boots and poles
  • Race suit
  • Warm clothes for before and after your race
  • Warm hat/mittens/etc.
  • Food for before and after your race
  • Water bottle
Transportation: We will have one van going to Fryeburg, departure time 9:30am sharp. Skiers riding the van should arrive by 9:20am and start loading skis.

WE WILL ASSUME ALL SKIERS ARE RIDING THE VAN UNLESS YOU TELL SUSAN OTHERWISE (by Friday 3:00pm).

If you are providing your own transportation to Fryeburg, arrival times are:
Girls - by 11:00
Boys - by 11:45

IMPORTANT INFO FOR THIS RACE:
LF RULE: NO waxes (glide or kick) will be allowed in any WMC race, including championships, above the LF (Low Fluorinated) level.

Awards: Top 10 individuals from both races will be recognized. Team champions will be based from the pursuit results.

All-Conference: Top 10 combined lowest totals from both WMCC races will determine WMC All-Conference.

No dogs on any trails.

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The best things you can do between now and your race tomorrow are:
  • Get a good night's sleep (easier now, since the race times are pushed back.
  • Eat a good dinner and good breakfast.
  • Get yourself organized today so you'll be all set for tomorrow.
Also, tomorrow will be colder, so make sure you dress warmly and have warm layers for before and after your race.

Finally, plan on a final ski prep once we arrive in Fryeburg tomorrow. See everyone in the morning!

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