Event Information:
Welcome to Duluth and Spirit Mountain, the host site for the SuperTour Finals on March 21st-- 26th. The Spirit Mountain Nordic Centeris located at the base of Spirit Mountain in Duluth, MN. The club host of the SuperTour Finals and Spring Nationals is the Duluth Nordic Ski Club (DXC). We are excited to welcome clubs and athletes from across the United States.
Race Headquarters and Race Location:
Race headquarters will be located in the Spirit Mountain Nordic Center. 8551 Grand Ave. Duluth, MN 55808
Hours of the race headquarters: Friday - Sunday 8AM - 4PM daily
All races are held at the Spirit Mountain Nordic Center. This area is located at the base of the hill.
Captains Meeting:
There will be Coaches and Team Captains meetings on March 20th, 22nd, 23rd and 25th to discuss race details. The meeting will take place via zoomat 5:00 PM CDT each dayand can be found at the link below.
Event Schedule:
March 21st: Classic Individual Start 10km - SuperTour Final
March 23rd: Classic Sprint - National Championship
March 24th: Freestyle Team SprintRelay - National Championship
March 26th: Freestyle 40km/20km - National Championship
Volunteer:
Come join the fun and have the best seat in the house. Volunteers make this race series happen.
Seeding, Starts, Results:
Seeding will be done according to the 2024 U.S Ski and Snowboard Nordic Competition Guide.
Start Lists, Registration Lists and Results will be posted on superiortiming.com
SuperTour Final:
The classic interval start race on Thursday, March 21st is NOT a National Championship race, but it is a SuperTour Final race.
Registration fee: $45 - registration deadline is March 19that MIDNIGHT.
Prize money awarded only to those with a current FIS license, listed as active on the FIS website and appearing on the current FIS International Ranking list.
Awards and flower ceremony will be held after the completion of the event.
Prize money - SuperTour
1st - $750
2nd - $500
3rd - $250
4th - $200
5th - $150
6th - $100
National Championships:
Registration fees:
Classic Individual Sprint - $60
Free Technique Team Sprint - $60
Free Technique Mass Start - $60, registration for all three National Championship races $175.
Registration closes for ALL National Championships on March 21stat MIDNIGHT.
Prize Money - National Championship:
The prize payouts for U.S Cross Country National Championship Races
First Place $1200
Second Place $600
Third Place $300
Awards:
SuperTour Final
A flower ceremony and awards for the SuperTour race (Thursday, March 21st) will take place at the conclusion of the event. Athletes must be present after the awards to receive their prize money.
The Overall SuperTour award winners will be recognized at the athlete reception on March 24th.
National Championship
A flower ceremony will take place immediately following the events on March 23rd and 24th.
Overall National Champion Awards will take place at the award ceremony on Sunday night, March 24th. The final National awards will be given on Tuesday, March 26th after completion of the distance event.
If a foreign competitor resides in the top three, two flower ceremonies will take place:
See AlsoSKI | Duluth XC Ski ClubA ceremony with foreign competitors, collection prize money and acknowledging place.
A ceremony with only the U.S. citizens acknowledging the top three winners of the U.S. Championships event.
Memberships:
All U.S. resident competitors in the SuperTour and National Championship events must have valid U.S. Ski & Snowboard licenses, including foreign-born athletes competing for U.S. colleges. Canadian and other athletes and coaches living outside the United States need only valid FIS licenses. This requirement is the responsibility of the athlete.
Coaches, Suppliers and Media and Field of Place Access (FOP):
USSS Coaches: registration is required, free. Register HERE
A USSS assigned bib required to be worn by all USSS coaches.
USSS Suppliers: registration is required, free. Register HERE
Temporary bibs will be issued to those who do not have USSS bibs and have registered. $50 fee if bib is not returned.
Coaches Social:
Thursday, March 21
Coaches, officials and team support staff are invited to gather at Earth Rider Brewery for a brewery tour, xc trivia contest for prizes, and complementary food and beverage.
Schedule
5:00 - 5:45 Earth Rider Brewery Tour
5:30 Gather at Earth Rider Brewery Cedar Lounge Taproom
6:00 - 7:30 XC ski-racing trivia for prizes hosted by Chad Salmela
All invitees who attend will receive a complimentary souvenir stainless-steel beer glass filled with your choice of Earth Rider Brewery beverage and food from Northern Waters Smokehaus.
Sponsored by Earth Rider Brewery, The Birkie, Ski Hut, Salomon, Rex Wax, Swix, Fischer, Atomic, Karri Traa Ski Clothes and Enjoy Winter.
Bib:
Athletes/Coaches bibs can be picked up in the Grand Avenue Chalet race mornings from 8AM to 10AM. Time subject to change.
Trailhead Rules, Spectators and Parking:
Spirit Mountain Recreation Center and the Spirit Mountain Nordic Center offer great viewing of the racecourse and stadium. The current parking available is at the Spirit Mountain Nordic Center.
The Spirit Mountain Nordic Center is handicapped accessible and will be open all day.
Restrooms are available inside the chalet and multiple porta-potties outside.
Dogs are NOT allowed on the ski trails or at the venue.
Emergency Procedure:
Spirit Mountain Ski Patrol and Medical professionals will be on - site for all race and inspection days.
After Party:
There will be an after party at Ursa Minor on Tuesday, March 26th after the races are complete. More information can be found HERE!
Organizing Committee:
Chair of the OC: Siiri Morse
Asst to Chair of the OC: Joe Haggenmiller
Chief of Competition: Gary Larson
Media and Communications: Jordan Woods
Venue Manager and Groomer: Tom Straka
Medical Coordinator: Dr. Dave Hutchinson
Competition Officials:
Chiefof Competition: Gary Larson
Competition Secretary: Mary Beth Nevers
Chief of Course: Henry Campbell
Chief of Stadium: Ben Bauer
Chief of Timekeeping and Data: Dave Johnson
Chiefof Control: Jeannie Fleck
Jury:
Technical Delegate: Annie Van Fossan
Technical Delegate Assistant: John Filander
Chiefof Competition: Gary Larson
Additional Jury Member: Craig Hughes
USSS Rep: Bryan Fish
