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Cross Country Alberta Loppet Series |
Jan 15th, 2010
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By: Cross Country Alberta Enhancing Awareness and Participation
Cross Country Alberta wishes to increase awareness and participation at existing scheduled loppet events available throughout the winter ski season.
Throughout Alberta a robust slate of loppet events are held which provide the opportunity for all ages and abilities to participate and enjoy.
Purpose:
• To prompt wider provincial participation at scheduled regional loppet events
• Encourage comradery among participants through friendly competition
• Promote loppets as an accessible sport for all ages and abilities
• Capitalize on existing loppets and organizational work
Process:
• At the completion of each loppet the organizer will submit a registered participant list to the office.
• At the end of the loppet season qualifying loppet series skiers will be awarded a prize.
Prize for participation:
o The more events you attend, the better your chances of winning.
• Completes Cross Country Ski Package includes: Halti warm-up clothing, Fischer skis
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Loppet Series
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1
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January 16
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Athabasca Centennial Loppet
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Muskeg Creek Trails
Athabasca
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2
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January 23
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Ole Uffda Loppet
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Camrose Nordic Ski Club
Camrose
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3
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January 30 CANCELED
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Beckie Scott Loppet
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Vermilion Nordic Ski Club
Vermilion Provincial Park
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4
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January 31
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Tawatinaw Loppet
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Tawatinaw Valley Nordic Ski Club Tawatinaw
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5
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February 6 CANCELED
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Bob Johnstone Loppet
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Riverbend Recreational Area - Red Deer
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6
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February 13
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Canadian Birkebeiner
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Birkie Society - Edmonton
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7
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February 27
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KSM (Cookie Race)
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Kananaskis
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8
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March 6
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Mooseheart Loppet
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Edson
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9
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March 7
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Lake Louise Loppet
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Calgary Ski Club
Lake Louise
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10
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March 13
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Rocky Mountain Ski Challenge
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Canmore
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11
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March 14 CANCELED
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Sveinungsgard Loppet
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Wapiti Nordic, Grande Prairie
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12
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April 3 CANCELED
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Beat the Boogie Loppet
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Strathcona Wilderness Centre
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