February 19, To All Skiers,

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1 February 19, 2019 To All Skiers, The Pasadena Ski & Nature Park is delighted to extend a genuine invite to all cross country ski enthusiasts to participate in the upcoming The Outfitters 49 th Annual Newfoundland & Labrador Cross Country Ski Marathon. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 09, 2019 in our park. This is PSNP s only 2 nd time to host the Provincial Marathon. The first time was back in March 1978 and brought together young and old from across the Province. It seemed to have been one of the best attended Marathon s in NL s history. Of course, we d like to see you all back with your children and extended families and friends. So mark this date in your calendar and come out to experience (once more) our extended trail system. If you can convince us (picture etc.) that you had attended the 1978 Marathon in Pasadena, you will receive a special PSNP gift. We have designed the Marathon Route for you to experience all aspects of our trail network. We have added some shorter distances to make this event available for most ages and capabilities. Attached you will find more detailed information on the course distances, deadlines for registration (including Early Bird Specials), Banquet information and some other relevant advise to get you prepared for that Saturday. On behalf of the organizing committee, we hope to see you at our chalet and on the trails for this special event on March 09. Please do not hesitate to contact the club if you have any questions or need clarifications. We look forward to welcoming you all. Jana Fenske On behalf of the PSNP Marathon Organising Committee Pasadena Ski & Nature Park PO Box 209 Pasadena, NL A0L1K0 Phone: pasadenaxc@gmail.com Web: Facebook: 1

2 Presents On Saturday, March 9,

3 General Information Event Title: Time & Location: Distances: Registration: Eligibility: The Outfitters, 49 th Annual NL Cross-Country Ski Marathon Saturday, March 09, 2019 at Pasadena Ski & Nature Park 40.5km (13.5km x3); 21.8km (10.9km x2); 10.9km; and 5km Early Bird ends: Sunday, March 03, 2019; 11:59 p.m. Deadline for Banquet: Wednesday, March 06, 2019; 8 p.m. Deadline for Ski Event: Friday, March 08, 2019; 8 p.m. This event is open to all skiers of any registered ski club under CCC. Skiers who are not registered with a club are welcome as well; however, they won t be eligible for any trophy awards. Classic 42km skiers: Any skier planning to complete the 42 km course by Classic Technique must alert the Event Coordinator prior to 9:00 a.m. on race day, March 09. Classic Skiers registered for 42km will start 1 hour ahead of everyone else; anticipated start time 10:00 a.m. Active Living: Any skiers registered for the Active Living Division (5km) will also start at 10:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Remaining Skiers to meet at chalet; warm drinks and light snacks available before the event; all remaining bibs to be picked up 11:00 a.m. Mass start for all remaining Marathon Event Skiers (all distances) 2:30 p.m. Marathon skiers should be starting their third lap by 2:30pm; 3 rd lap will close at that time. Refreshments: Banquet: Sponsored by: Refreshments will be available along the route as well as in the stadium area. We ll have an updated map on locations on our website a week prior to the event and at the event. A variety of food and beverages will also be available at the chalet after the marathon. (Note: We accept cash, e-transfer or VISA payments). Our celebration dinner starts at 5pm at the Ski Chalet; once numbers are confirmed (Wed, March 06) we will confirm the venue. This event is presented under the auspices of Cross-Country Newfoundland and Labrador & the Pasadena Ski & Nature Park, Pasadena, NL; Participants in The Outfitters, 49 th Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Cross- Country Ski Marathon are encouraged to patronize our official sponsor, THE OUTFIT- TERS, based in St. John s, NL Event Coordinator: Jana Fenske * Technical Director: Brian Moores * Chief of Course: Bruce Bussey * Chief of Timing: Patrick Brewer 3

4 Courses This year we put together 4 courses ranging from 5km to 40.5km: We have a 5.0 km Jackrabbit Loop, a 10.9 km Junior Loop, the Veterans Loop of 21.8 km, which is the Junior Loop skied twice, and a Masters Loop of 13.5 km to be skied 3x for this year s marathon distance (40.5 km). As our trails are not all that flat, we feel the shorter 40.5 km will be challenging enough. We look forward to your feedback. All courses will start in a clockwise direction in front of the chalet. Laps will enter the top part of the stadium (staying left) in order to continue with their next loop; a 2 nd path (straight) will lead to the finish as you enter the stadium area! Our Trails/ Signage team has colour coded the various distances for skier s convenience. For the Masters Loop, follow the purple 40.5 numbers; For the Veterans Loop, follow the green 21.8 numbers; For the Junior Loop, follow the red 10.9 numbers; and For the Jackrabbit Loop, follow the blue 5 numbers. We hope this will help keeping you on track! We have one section along the Marathon and 5km Route that requires caution especially those enjoying a fast downhill. As you approach Look Out Hill, you will see the following sign: At the end of Look Out Hill, you are required to make a sharp left turn. We will have volunteers/ first aid folks stationed on that intersection as well. This intersection is outlined with a yellow circle on the maps. The Happy Face indicates our feed stations one in the stadium area; the 2 nd one on the trail. The arrow marks approx. break point for profile. 4

5 Master s Loop = Marathon Route: 13.5km skied 3 times The Marathon route is outlined in purple on the map (=our Masters Loop of 13.5 km). This loop must be skied three times for this year s Marathon distance. Ensure you start the 3 rd loop no later than 2:30pm if you do want to finish the Marathon distance; the loop will be closed after 2:30pm. Note: Classic skiers registered for the full 40.5km will be leaving 1 hour ahead of the remaining skiers to allow for ample time to finish the marathon distance and attend the banquet (as well as for volunteers to clear the course and be able to attend the banquet). This route is for skiers registered in: Masters 1 4, or Senior categories (Age 21 and over) 5

6 Junior Loop = 10.9 km & Veterans Loop = 21.8 km (= Junior Loop skied twice) Anyone registered for Cruisers, Jackrabbit, or Junior 1 will ski the Junior Loop. Anyone registered in the Veterans, Senior Touring, Junior 2, or Masters 5 Divisions ski this loop twice for the full 21.8km distance. 6

7 Jackrabbit Loop = 5km The Map on your left outlines in blue our Jackrabbit Loop of 5km. This loop is for our Active Living registrants (age 5 and older). The area circled in yellow marks our point of caution: you will be coming down Look Out Hill before making a sharp left turn. We have marked this turn ahead of time see photo at the beginning of this section and will have volunteers on that intersection as well. We strongly advise that all participants age 9 and under should ski in a group with at least one adult. Safety/ Ski Etiquette: Refreshments will be provided on the trail about 500m past the Caribou start see on map. First Aiders will also be located on the Intersection following the hill. Snowmobile patrol will be ready to deploy at the stadium area - prepared for emergency evacuations, if required. There are a few unwritten rules you should know about. As this event is geared towards recreational skiers as well as skiers choosing to race, it is probably good to share some common understanding to avoid any accidents or arguments while you're skiing. If you come up behind a slower skier, be prepared, that person may not get out of the way (for different reasons). If you need to overtake the person, always do so on the left side. You can always slow down and wait for the person to get out of the way (hopefully stepping to the right) where it's more suitable. Also, always be extra careful if you come up behind a child or a family. You don't want to risk hurting someone just because you're trying to set a new personal record time. Then this event is not for you. Classic Skiers: If you are being asked to step out (skiers from behind might shout TRACK ), please step out to the 7

8 right (the pole planting lane ), if it is safe and stop. (Watch for brooks/ ditches) Keep your arms and poles close to the body in order to let the person behind ski on without being hindered. Please do not step into the skate ski lane as this is a shared race and route. Skate Skiers: If you are being taken over, please stay to the right as best as you can please try really hard to keep our classic track sets in good shape for everyone s enjoyment; not just yours. You may also step into the classic track and wait if you are not hindering a classic skier. If you are taking over, please keep in mind that we have narrow trails (with ditches and brooks on the sides) and this may not always play to your advantage. Please be cordial and make sure it is safe for all when taking over. Remember: If you're asked to "step aside", be sure to do so to the right safely and keep your poles close to your body. If you come up behind someone slower, call for attention by shouting "Excuse me"/ TRACK When you pass the person, make sure to thank her/him - this is not only the polite way to do it, it also makes cross country skiing even more enjoyable for everyone who's out there. If you get passed on an uphill slope, try to keep to the right, stop, make room for anyone faster than you and enjoy their speed and technique. Event Categories: Marathon Racing Divisions (Male & Female) Letter Category Year of Birth Age (by ) Distance FEE Early Bird A Masters & earlier 70 and over 21.8km $25 $15 B Masters & earlier 61 and over 40.5 km $30 $20 C Masters km $30 $20 D Masters km $30 $20 E Masters km $30 $20 F Senior km $30 $20 G Junior km $25 $15 H Junior km $10 $5 I Jackrabbit 2007 & later 12 and under 10.9 km $10 $5 Recreational Touring Divisions (Male & Females) Letter Category Year of Birth Age (by ) Distance FEE Early Bird J Veterans 1968 & earlier 51 & Over 21.8km $25 $15 K Senior Touring km $25 $15 L Cruisers 2011 & earlier 8 & over 10.9 km $10 $5 M Active Living 2014 & earlier 5 & over 5.0 km $5 $5 * Participants age 9 and under are advised to ski in a group with at least one adult; 8

9 Registration & Deadline: You are invited to register via the digital Zone4.ca registration platform: If you have any questions, please call the chalet at or Event Coordinator (Jana) at The Zone4 registration form will be closing on Friday, March 08 at 8pm. We encourage everyone to register before Friday evening to help our volunteers and to ensure a smooth low-stress start to this fun touring event on Saturday morning. If you would like to take advantage of the Early Bird Rates, these will be in effect until Sunday, March 3 rd (11:59pm). We know things may come up that prevent you from registering before Saturday. In that case we will accept late registrations on Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. in the chalet. Please be advised that late fees will apply. Club Trophies: Ernie Langins trophy will be awarded to club with the highest participation level Arthur Baker Memorial presented to the fastest team (3) on 42 km course Percy Pieroway trophy presented to fastest women s team (3) on 42 km course Note: 1) A female skier who completed the 42km course can only qualify for either the Arthur Baker Memorial Trophy or the Percy Pieroway Trophy. 2) For skiers who are members of two clubs declare their club affiliation when registering on Zone4. That club affiliation remains for the calculation of the Trophies. Thanks for your understanding. Bib Distribution: Distribution of bib numbers will take place at the PSNP chalet (upstairs) on Saturday, March 09 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Please note that the stated times are start dependent, which again is weather dependent. Please check back with us as March 09 draws closer for updates and confirmation of start times. 9

10 Use of High Fluorinated Waxes The following policy is in place in regards to High Fluorinated Waxes (HF) for The Outfitters, 49th NL Marathon to be held at Pasadena Ski & Nature Park on March 9, HF waxes are permitted at The Outfitters, 49 th Annual NL Cross-Country Ski Marathon in the Masters, Seniors and Veterans Categories (A, B, C, D, E, F, J, and K). HF waxes are not permitted at The Outfitters, 49 th Annual NL Cross-Country Ski Marathon in the remaining Junior, Jackrabbit, & Cruisers/ Active Living Categories (G, H, I, L, and M). There is no HF wax room designated at Pasadena Ski & Nature Park. If a participant uses HF wax, they can use the wax hut Friday evening, March 08 th. Respirators are required but will not be provided by the club. Please keep the door open when HF wax is applied. Banquet: A hot roast beef dinner (or vegetarian option) will be served at our banquet. We ll have food, drinks, music, photos and medal & trophy presentations during the banquet. The cost is $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for children (10-16 years of age), and free for children 9 years and under (kids meal will be offered). Please make banquet reservations in advance so that the organizing committee can determine catering numbers and indicate if there are any considerations which the cook should be aware when ordering your dinner. Banquet reservations will be done via Zone4 and will close on Wednesday, March 06, 2019 at 8pm. If you would like to attend the banquet only, you may call the chalet to reserve your ticket; payment via e- transfer before Wed Mar 06 required. Date: Saturday, March 9 Time: Venue: 5 p.m. PSNP Chalet; we may move the banquet to the Anglican Church basement. Please check our website after Mar 08 for confirmation of venue location. 10

11 Accommodations: Below is a list of potential accommodations in our general area. There are lots of other sports events happening that weekend so call early to book a room. You may also find some Air B&B in the area. Marblewood Village Resort Steady Brook, NL (709) Offering marathon participants 10% discount George s Mountain Village Steady Brook, NL (709) Pine Ridge Cabins Pasadena, NL (709) Lush s Cottages Cormack, NL (709) Thickwood Inn Cormack, NL (709) Driftwood Inn Deer Lake, NL (709) Holiday Inn Express Deer Lake, NL (709) Appalachian Chalets Corner Brook, NL (709) Glynmill Inn Corner Brook, NL (709) Greenwood Inn & Suites Corner Brook, NL (709) Quality Inn Corner Brook, NL (709) How to Find us: Any questions, please give us a call at , message us via FB, or us at pasadenaxc@gmail.com Have an enjoyable February and cross fingers for great skiing weather! Yours PSNP Marathon Committee 11