Soldier Hollow Nordic Center - Midway, Utah January 6-12, 2017my.ussa.org/sites/default/files/documents/athletics/nordic/2014-15/... · 2017 L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships

2017 L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships Soldier Hollow Nordic Center - Midway, Utah

January 6-12, 2017

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July 13, 2016 Dear Competitors, The USSA and the Soldier Hollow Organizing Committee would like to invite the National Ski Community to participate in the 2017 L.L. Bean U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships, January 6-12, 2017 at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Midway, Utah. The invitation contains the proposed schedule for competition and general event information. On-line registration information will be available on the main page of our website, http://www.soldierhollow.com, beginning December 1, 2016. The deadline for registration is December 30, 2016. We look forward to welcoming you to Soldier Hollow in January - best of luck to all! Sincerely,

Petie

Scott Peterson Chief of Competition Soldier Hollow Nordic Center P.O. Box 2002 2002 Soldier Hollow Lane Midway, Utah 84049 Tel: 435-654-2002 [email protected]

http://www.soldierhollow.com/

mailto:[email protected]


January 6-12, 2017


GENERAL INFORMATION Accommodation:

Heber Valley is home to a variety of lodging and dining options for teams, athletes, families and friends, among them are Homestead and Zermatt Resorts in Midway, Utah. Contact information can be found for all options on the local chamber website at www.gohebervalley.com.

The Homestead Resort – 700 North Homestead Drive, Box 99, Midway, UT 84049 Group Reservations (10 or more room nights total)

o Contact Jana Brown, Sales Manager o [email protected] o Direct: 435.657.3816

Individual Reservations (9 rooms total or less ...) o Call 800.327.7220 o Reference US CC Ski Champs

The Homestead Resort in Midway, will be waiving their resort fee of $15.00 per night for this event, and providing a complimentary indoor waxing facility.

The following rates will be offered, based on current availability, for those that call in using the code ‘US CC Ski Champs’ o Condos - $239.00 + 12.60% tax - condos have 1 King bed, 2 queen beds, 2 Sofa Beds, and 2 full beds o Bunkrooms - $129.00 + 12.60% tax - rooms have 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds o Standard - $119.00 + 12.60% tax - rooms have 2 queen beds

Zermatt Resort – 784 West Resort Drive, Midway, UT 84049 Please visit our website at https://zermattresort.com/

Call 435.657.0180 or 866-ZERMATT for group reservations, or use the following link for individual reservations. https://bookings.ihotelier.com/Zermatt-Utah/bookings.jsp?hotelID=98229&groupID=1652811

When you call, mention the name: US Cross Country Ski Championships

Zermatt Resort will also be waiving their $15.00 resort fee, and providing a complimentary indoor waxing facility.

The following rates will be offered, plus 12.60% tax, based on current availability. o Junior/Standard King- $119 (1 King) o Junior/Standard Queen- $119 (2 Queens) o Studio King/Queen- $149 (+ sofa sleeper) o 1-Bedroom Villa Suite- $219 (1 King, sofa sleeper, full kitchen) o 2-Bedroom Villa Suite- $269 (1 King, 2 Queens, sofa sleeper, full kitchen) o 3-Bedroom Villa Suite- $319 (1 King, 4 Queens, sofa sleeper, full kitchen)

Midway Vacation Properties (home, condo, townhome rentals) Contact Kyle Wharton - (435) 654.5456

Transportation: All Resort Group, Inc. of Park City, Utah - 800.457.9457 or 435.649.3999

On-Line Registration Deadline: Entry complete on-line no later than 5:00pm December 30, 2016

Cost for races (updated 10/28/16): $175.00 for 3 or 4 races, $120.00 for 2 races, $60.00 for 1 race

Registration for Coaches, Suppliers and Media (updated 12/1/16):

USSA Coaches: $35.00 for member coaches only, registration is required. ** Additional $35.00 if bib is not returned. USST Athletes and Suppliers: Complimentary, registration is required. ** Suppliers - $35.00 if bib is not returned. Non USST Suppliers: $35.00, registration is required. ** Additional $25.00 if bib is not returned.

http://www.gohebervalley.com/

https://bookings.ihotelier.com/Zermatt-Utah/bookings.jsp?hotelID=98229&groupID=1652811


January 6-12, 2017


Late Registration deadline (submitted at Soldier Hollow to Race Secretary, paper only): Due to Race Secretary by 5:30pm two days before the race. Cost of race plus $25.00 late fee per race. Contact Race Secretary, Judy Klautt ([email protected]) with any questions. Thank you!

Venue/Course Maps: See following pages. Subject to change based on weather conditions. Athlete changing area will not be available for the Championships.

Updated 12/1/16

Wax Facility Information: Please email the following information to Race Secretary, Judy Klautt ([email protected]) before December 30, 2016. Thank you! Team Name, Number of athletes and coaches, contact information (best phone, Name, address, email address) for responsible coach, wax cabin size (sizes are tentative), arrival date and departure date. Tentative sizes, and pricing. Invoices will be provided to the team contact for payment before December 30, 2016:

$1,500 for 40 x 8

$750 to share a 40 x 8

$1,200 standalone 26 x 12

$1,000 standalone 20 x 8

Competition Staff Information:

Chief of Competition: Scott Peterson

Assistant Chief of Competition: Gary Giberson

Chief of Timing: Richard Hodges

Chief of Course: Andrea Faust

Chief of Stadium: Dave Sebesta

Race Secretary: Judy Klautt

FIS TD: Al Pokorny

FIS Assistant TD: Matt Pauli




January 6-12, 2017


PROPOSED EVENT SCHEDULE – October 18, 2016

All Times are Best Estimates and Subject to Change. Use http://utaholympiclegacy.org/soldier-hollow-events/ only for this event. No exceptions.

Date Day Event Start Times

Jan. 5 Thursday REGISTRATION / CHECK IN Location: Lower Level/Lodge at Soldier Hollow

Please check-in before training begins! $8.00 TRAIL PASS REQUIRED on this day for course access. Available for purchase in the

Lodge at Soldier Hollow. Coaches, current USSA membership required for access to the course during events and

Team Captain Meetings. Please bring your ID to registration. Team Information Meeting Location: Lodge at Soldier Hollow

09:00-16:00 17:30

Jan. 6 Friday REGISTRATION / CHECK IN Location: Lower Level/Lodge at Soldier Hollow

Please check-in before training begins! Coaches, current USSA membership required for access to the course during events, and

Team Captain Meetings. Please bring your ID to registration. Official Training - 10/15km Free Individual Start Team Captain Meeting and Bib Distribution All Team Captain Meetings will be held at the Lodge at Soldier Hollow.

09:00-16:00 10:00-15:00 17:30

Jan. 7 Saturday FREE INDIVIDUAL START Bib Pickup – 1st Floor, West Side, Competition Building Women's 10km Free Winner’s Presentation Post-Race Men's 15km Free Winner’s Presentation Post-Race Team Captain Meeting and Bib Distribution

08:00 10:00:15 12:00:15 17:30

Jan. 8 Sunday CLASSIC SPRINT Bib Pickup – 1st Floor, West Side, Competition Building Classic Sprint Qualification, Men Classic Sprint Qualification, Women Classic Sprint Heats Winner’s Presentation Post-Race

08:00:00 10:00:15 11:00:15 12:30:00

Jan. 9 Monday OFFICIAL TRAINING – Classic Mass Start Team Captain Meeting and Bib Distribution

10:00-15:00 17:30

Jan. 10 Tuesday CLASSIC MASS START Bib Pickup – 1st Floor, West Side, Competition Building Men's 30km Classic Jr. Men’s 10km Classic Winner’s Presentation Post-Race Women's 20km Classic Jr. Women’s 5km Classic Winner’s Presentation Post-Race

08:00 10:00:30


January 6-12, 2017


PROPOSED EVENT SCHEDULE – October 18, 2016

All Times are Best Estimates and Subject to Change. Use http://utaholympiclegacy.org/soldier-hollow-events/ only for this event. No exceptions.

Date Day Event Start Times

Jan. 10 Tuesday CROSS COUNTRY CELEBRATION Location: Zermatt Resort, Bernese Event Center

Dinner 6pm - Ticketed guests only please

Presentations 6:45pm - No early arrivals please. Standing room only, free/open to public Come and celebrate! Podium presentation for the first three races to the senior athletes, as well as World Junior and Scandinavian Cup Teams to be named. Extra tickets may be available for $20.00, cash only, from the Race Secretary’s Office (CMB) from January 7, 2017, 10:30am until sold out.

18:00 18:45 – 20:30

Jan. 11 Wednesday OFFICIAL TRAINING – Free Sprint Team Captain Meeting

10:00-13:30 17:30

Jan. 12 Thursday FREE SPRINT – Qualifier only Bib Pickup – 1st Floor, West Side, Competition Building Free Sprint Qualification, Men Free Sprint Qualification, Women Winner’s Presentation Post-Race

08:00 10:00:15 11:00:15

TEAMS / ATHLETES DEPART – Happy Trails to You!


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** Athlete Changing Areas will not be available for 2017 US Cross Country Championships. Please disregard.


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Soldier Hollow Nordic Center - Midway, Utah January 6-12, 2017my.ussa.org/sites/default/files/documents/athletics/nordic/2014-15/... · 2017 L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships