Gitchi Gami Games

Thursday, December 12 - Tuesday, December 17, 2024
NNF Super Tour / Salomon CXC Cup Race / Junior Nationals Qualifer
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

The Midwest’s Premier Junior Ski Race Weekend

The 2024 Gitchi Gami Games was a huge success! We’re proud to have hosted the U.S. Ski & Snowboard SuperTour presented by National Nordic Foundation and the Salomon CXC Cup, Youth Cup, and Adaptive Cup at the same event this year. It will be an epic weekend of early season racing in Cable, WI at Mt. Telemark Village!

ABSF is committed to working with US Ski and Snowboard to ensure the continued development of cross country skiing in the US, putting the US on the world level, and motivating all ages and levels to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.

Read about this year’s competition on N ordic Insights.

Schedule subject to change. Please check back often to see updates!

Wednesday, December 11: Course Preview

10:00am – 5:00pm: Sprint Course Preview
1:00-4:00pm: Open Fluoro Wax Testing (See Wax Facilities/Restrictions for more information)
6:00pm: Team Captains Meeting (Virtual)

Thursday, December 12: SuperTour Freestyle Sprint

1.3km – Male & Female SuperTour

*New times for Thursday! Event is delayed to 12pm!

10:00am: Bib Pickup Open
11:00am: Course Open
12:00pm: Men’s Qualifying
12:20pm: Women’s Qualifying- IMMEDIATELY Following Men
1:30pm: Finals (Men, immediately followed by Women)
Prize Ceremony- in Great Hall immediatley following Finals

Friday, December 13: Course Preview

10:00am – 5:00pm: Classic Sprint/10K Free Course Preview
2:00-5:00pm: Open Fluoro Wax Testing (See Wax Facilities/Restrictions for more information)
6:00pm: Team Captains Meeting (Virtual)

Saturday, December 14: Classic Sprint

1.3km – Male & Female U16/U18/U20/Senior
650m – Male & Female U14/U12/U10/U8

7:00am: Course Open for Coaches and Techs ONLY
7:00am: Bib Pickup Opens
7:30am: Course Open
8:30am: SuperTour and U18/U20/U23 Qualifying (women, immediately followed by men)
10:15am: Finals (SuperTour/U18/U20/U23 Top 30 Qualifiers)
11:40am: SuperTour Prize Ceremony
11:40am: Junior Sprint Finals (Women, then Men; U18/U20 not qualifying for SuperTour finals)
12:55pm-1:25pm: Course Open
1:00pm: U18/U20 Prize Ceremony
1:30pm: U16 Qualifying
2:15pm: U14/U12/U10 Qualifying
2:40pm: U16 Finals
3:50pm: U14 Semi-Finals, all racers; followed by top 6 in the finals
4:05pm: U12/U10 Semi-Finals, all racers; followed by top 6 in the finals
4:15pm: U16 Podium Ceremony
4:45pm: U14/U12/U10 Podium Ceremony

Sunday, December 15: Freestyle Individual Start

10km – Male & Female U18/U20/Senior
5km – Male & Female U16
3km – Male & Female U14/U12
1.6km – Male & Female U10/U8

Updated Schedule- 12/13/24

7:00am: Course open for Coaches and Techs Only
7:00am: Bib Pickup Opens
7:30am: Course Open
8:25am: Course Closed
8:30am: SuperTour/U18/U20/U23 Men 10K
10:50am: Course Open
11:25am: Course Closed
11:30am: SuperTour/U18/U20/U23 Women 10K
1:30pm: Course Open
1:50pm: SuperTour Prize Ceremony
1:55pm: Course Closed
2:00pm: U16 Boys 5K
2:35pm: U16 Girls 5K
3:15pm: U14/U12 Boys/Girls 3.0K
3:30pm: U16 Podium Ceremony
3:40pm: U10 Boys/Girls 1.5K – Podium Ceremony to follow

Monday, December 16: Course Preview

10:00am – 5:00pm: 20K Classic Course Preview
6:00pm: Team Captains Meeting (Virtual)

Tuesday, December 17: SuperTour Classic Mass Start 20K

7:00am: Course open for Coaches and Techs
7:30am: Bib Pickup Open
7:30am: Course Open
9:00am: SuperTour Women
10:15am: Prize Ceremony for SuperTour Women, approximately
10:40am: Course Open
11:10am: Course Closed
11:15am: SuperTour Men
12:20pm: Prize Ceremony for SuperTour Men, approximately

The Gitchi Gami Games are part of the Junior Cup & Youth Cup event series. The JNQ series is governed by Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) and encourages young athletes from U8 to U23 age divisions to enjoy cross country skiing and develop their skills, whether they are new to the sport High School skiers, aspiring junior skiers who hope to compete at the top national and international levels, or are somewhere in between. Events mix Olympic-style competition with elements of learning and fun for all levels – from beginner racers to those with International experience.

SuperTour, Salomon CXC Junior Cup and Youth Cup Registration

Register Now for All Events and Field of Play Access!

Registration will close Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00 pm for Gitchi Gami Games.

Please direct any specific registration questions regarding refunds, corrections, updates, etc. to CXC via email at info@cxcskiing.org or phone 608-294-0433.

Coaches

Coaching staff, team service support and industry suppliers that require access to the “Field Of Play” (FOP) must register and be current members of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. This will allow access to the course (FOP) and stadium area as deemed appropriate by the Local Organizing Committee and jury. Personalized credentialed coaching bibs sent directly from U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership must be used or pick up a Coach bib at registration.

US Ski and Snowboard membership may be found here.

Team Coaches Meeting

Team Coaches meetings will be held virtually. Wednesday night TCM is at 6pm: Join Here on Teams

Friday 6pm TCM to cover Saturday and Sunday Events: Join Here on Teams

WhatsApp Group

Last minute communications will be done through the WhatsApp app. Please join the group to make sure you have all the latest information.

2024 GGG Event Updates

Who: coaches, athletes, parents, spectators

WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fp5LjIzluG79JN3CFTeley

Gitchi Gami Games 600 m Course- Adaptive

1500m Course- U14/U12 two laps, U10 one lap

2024/25 US Ski And Snowboard Equipment Control Protocols

Please read the 2024/25 Equipment Control Protocols to be ready for testing and procedures each day. There are open testing times on Wednesday and Friday to test your skis if you are concerned about your cleaning procedures or if you have recently used fluoro waxes.

2025 Equipment Control Protocols Download

No indoor spaces will be available for waxing. Please email jeff.tumbleson@birkie.com to request space at the venue. Limited power available.

The American Birkebeiner Trailhead venue will follow all US Ski and Snowboard regulations. Fluorocarbon waxes are NOT allowed at the Gitchi Gami Games per FIS and US Ski and Snowboard.

The Central Region will enforce the following new FIS waxing Rules, focusing on the italicized below:

325.2.4- During the sprint finals (Quarterfinals through finals) no waxing of skis allowed. For exceptions see 343.12.7

343.12.7- Waxing, structuring or cleaning of the competitor’s skis bases during the competition is forbidden with the following exception: in classical distance competitions, competitors may scrape their skis to remove snow and ice, and add kick wax. They must make these adjustments without assistance from other persons and without interfering with other competitors. During classic individual sprint competitions, adjustments of the kick zone may be made between the rounds by the competitor or authorized personnel within the designed Control Area. Any adjustment of the glide zones is not allowed. [adjustments are defined as brushing or removing or adding any substances] It is not allowed to place branches, tools or materials on or adjacent to the groomed course.

Ski exchange during the heats is not allowed.

Entry/Start Lists

Thursday SuperTour Freestyle Sprint

Thursday’s Lists– Registration and Start Lists *Unoffical until TCM

Scratches and Corrections accepted at registration@birkie.com until 7pm Wednesday, December 11.

Saturday/Sunday/Tuesday Entry List– Changes and corrections can be made until 11am Friday, December 13th by emailing registration@birkie.com. Saturday’s Start List will be published at 12pm on Friday.

Saturday’s Start List

Sunday’s Start List

Tuesday’s Start List

Venue Access and Parking

Ample parking is located in the large parking lot to the east of the venue. No parking is allowed at the finish line area or along the road way.

Getting to the Start

All of the races will start and finish at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead. Arrive at the start from Telemark Rd – take Hwy M east from Cable, take a right (south) on Telemark Rd. There is ample parking at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead.

Concessions

Lakewoods Resort and Lodge will be serving concessions inside of the Derksen Family Great Hall!

Hours:

Thursday – 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday – 9:00 am-4:00 pm (hours may vary due to course preview)
Saturday – 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Sunday – 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Monday – 9:00 am-4:00 pm (hours may vary due to course preview)
Tuesday – 9:00 am-4:00 pm

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Spectator Information

There are many great viewing places around the course. Spectators are not allowed in the Field of Play and must stay off of the groomed course at all times.

All communication during the event will be through WhatsApp. The website will be updated as possible, but all changes will be pushed through the WhatsApp GGG Event Updates Group.

The Team Captains Meeting will happen at 6pm on Wednesday, Friday, and Monday. A link will be provided here before each meeting.

Thursday’s TCM:

2024 GGG TCM – Free Sprint Download

Friday 6pm TCM to cover Saturday and Sunday Events: Join Here on Teams

2024 GGG TCM-Sprint-Distance

2024 GGG TCM – Sprint-Distance Download

2024 GGG Event Updates

Who: coaches, athletes, parents, spectators

WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fp5LjIzluG79JN3CFTeley

Weather Station in Stadium

Stadium Video Camera

2024 Results

Livestream

CXC is livestreaming the CXC Cup. The livestream will focus on:

Showcasing as many competitors as possible at the start and finish for fans watching at home
Provide athletes, coaches, and volunteers real-time race progress in the stadium area as they get ready for their competition

We hope you tune in for the races!

OC Lead: Kristy Maki

Chief of Competition: Kristy Maki (kristy.maki@birkie.com)

Asst. Chief of Competition: Bruce Manske

Chief of Course: Jeff Tumbleson (jeff.tumbleson@birkie.com)

Chief of Competition Control: Scott Wilson

Chief of Start: Jim Krueger

Race Secretary: Julie Reith

Online Registration Questions: CXC (info@cxcskiing.org) or (608) 294-0433

Press Coordinator: Shawn Connelly (shawn.connelly@birkie.com)

US Ski and Snowboard Technical Delegate: Matt Laue

US Ski and Snowboard Assistant TD: Mike Bono

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