With increasing cases of Covid-19 infections in Italy and most European countries during the last couple of weeks, Visma Ski Classics has decided to postpone the start of Season XI. The start is now planned to mid-January.
At least three FIS venues are rejecting FIS guidelines that allow flourine wax and saying they are
Despite the International Ski Federations' (FIS) delay of implementing its fluorinated ski wax ban to the 2021-22 season, U.S. Ski & Snowboard will continue to ban the use of fluorinated ski wax from all non-FIS sanctioned events in the United States.
There were potential sources of measurement error related to the ski testing system that require further testing and design adjustments to ensure absolutely fair and consistent results for all competitors.
There are a lot of unknowns right now, but one thing we do know: THE WHITE PINE STAMPEDE IS ON!
Bottom line is that the NAV is committed to staging an in-person event on February 13/14 unless state directives completely tie our hands.
Brumbaugh Cup scorers Jay Woodbeck and Kyle Hanson proposed some language to clarify how the Brumbaugh Cup is scored. The Michigan Cup approved slightly revised wording, and an additional few clarifications were made.
The SISU Ski Fest in Ironwood, Michigan, will run a virtual event this season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The North American Vasa is committed to running an in-person event for 2021, though it will be limited in scope and COVID-19 safety measures will be in place that all participants will have to agree to abide by.
The good news: There IS going to be a Michigan Cup Race Series for 2020-21 - The Michigan Cup Committee approved a revised race calendar.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has cancelled all national competitions for the 2020-21 season. That means no SuperTour, U.S. National Championships, or the Junior National Championships.
Originally scheduled for March 4-12 in Canmore, Alberta, the Masters World Cup 2021 has been postponed to 2022.
VIRTUAL Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Marquette, MI
CXC Great Lakes District Junior/Youth Cup - Hickory Hills Classic
Hickory Hills, Traverse City, MI
Michael Seaman Memorial Classic
Forbush Corner, 4971 W Co Rd 612, Frederic, MI 49733
CXC Great Lakes District Junior/Youth Cup - Hickory Hills Classic
Hickory Hills, Traverse City, MI
VIRTUAL White Pine Stampede 10/20km FEB 1-11
Mancelona High School, Mancelona, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer / Huron Meadows VIRTUAL White Pine Stampede
Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton, MI
VIRTUAL White Pine Stampede 10/20km FEB 1-11
Mancelona High School, Mancelona, MI