Gitchi Gami Games | American Birkebeiner

Gitchi Gami Games
Weekend Schedule
Registration
Maps
Wax Facilities/Restrictions
Parking & Spectator Info
Team Leader Communication
Weather/Conditions
Livestream
Results
Volunteer
Lodging
Sponsors
Race Contacts

Get ready for the 2024 Gitchi Gami Games! We’re proud to host 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!

Weekend Schedule

2024 Gitchi Gami Games SuperTour and CXC Cup

Wednesday, December 11: Course preview

Thursday, December 12: Freestyle Sprint

1.3km – Male & Female SuperTour

Friday, December 13: Course preview

Saturday, December 14: Classic Sprint

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

Sunday, December 15: Freestyle Individual Start

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

Monday, December 16: Course preview

Tuesday, December 17: SuperTour Classic Mass Start 20K

Please note – per FIS and US Ski and Snowboard regulations, fluorocarbon waxes are NOT allowed at the Gitchi Gami Games. See below for more FIS waxing rules that will apply to all competitions.

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.

Registration

Salomon CXC Junior Cup and Youth Cup Registration

Registration is open for all events!

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. Please check here for more information as we get closer to the event.

WhatsApp Group

Last minute communications will be done through the WhatsApp app. Please join the group here when we are closer to the event.

Maps

Gitchi Gami Games 600 m Course- Adaptive

Actual courses are dependent on snow levels and course conditions. Final course determinations will be made the week of the event.

Wax Facilities/Restrictions

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.

Parking & Spectator Info

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:

Stay tuned for days and times!

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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.

Team Leader Communication

During the official training and competition hours, access to the competition courses and stadium is restricted to credentialed individuals only. The credential is in the form of the U. S. ski & Snowboard Coach bib which is available to members with a Current Coach status. US Ski and Snowboard membership may be found here.

Weather/Conditions

Weather Station in Stadium

Stadium Video Camera

Livestream

CXC is livestreaming the CXC Cup in order to minimize the number of spectators at each venue, as well as athletes and coaches in common areas, to prevent the spread of COVID19. To achieve this, 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 realtime race progress in the stadium area as they get ready for their competition

We hope you tune in for the races!