Gander Invitational
Race notice
The 18th annual Gander Invitational Ski Meet is on for February 15-16, 2025. The GI is part of the Newfoundland Cup Series and is a 2 day event. Saturday will be sprints. A seeding time trial will take place first, followed by 3 rounds of “King’s court” format races. Sunday’s competitive event will be focused on the Gold trail with freestyle (skating) categories for the 3.15km, 6.3km and 9.5km distances. The recreational classic and freestyle categories will ski a different course (the Red trail), one lap for the 3.4km and 2 laps for the 6.8km. As well there are shorter events – 200m, 400m, and 800m for children.
The distances for Paranordic and Special Olympics will be determined in consultation with the coaches of the athletes involved.
Schedule
February 15, Saturday – Sprints
- 12:30 pm Bib Pickup
- 1:30 pm Seeding Time Trial for skating style sprints
- 2:30 pm King’s Court skating style sprints begin
February 16, Sunday – Mass Starts
- 9:30 am Bib Pickup
- 10:30 am Start for children’s distances
- 11:00 am Start for 3.15km, 6.3km, 9.5km and 3.4km & 6.8km Recreational
Registration
Registration will be accepted through the Zone 4 website at www.zone4.ca starting on 7 February at 12:00 AM. The Zone 4 website provides the opportunity for participants to confirm that their entry has been received. Payment must be made at the time of registration. Zone 4 only supports VISA and MasterCard.
Race Entry Fees
- Junior Boys/Girls and Younger $5.00/per race
- Junior Men/Women and Older $10.00/per race
RACE REGISTRATION DEADLINE is February 14, 2025 at 10:00 pm. On-site, late registration will be permitted up to 90 minutes before race time at two times the registration fee. Late registration form.
Waxing – Waxing tables will be set up in the groomer garage.
Contact – For more information send inquiries to ansc.email@gmail.com.
Hotels – Quality Inn (709) 256-3931, $149 plus taxes per room. Hot breakfast included.
Awards
Awards will be presented for all Junior Categories.
Awards will be handed out as early as possible following the conclusion of each race.
Technical Information:
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Age Categories for Races |
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Category |
Year of Birth |
Category |
Year of Birth |
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Novice |
2019 or later |
Senior Man/Woman |
1995 to 2004 |
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Atom |
2017 & 2018 |
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Age as of Dec 31 |
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Pee-Wee |
2015 & 2016 |
Master 1 |
Age 30 – 39 |
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Bantam |
2013 & 2014 |
Master 2 |
Age 40 – 49 |
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Midget |
2011 & 2012 |
Master 3 |
Age 50 – 59 |
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Juvenile |
2009 & 2010 |
Master 4 |
Age 60+ |
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Junior Boy/Girl |
2007 & 2008 |
Recreational |
2014 and earlier |
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Junior Man/Woman |
2005 & 2006 |
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Saturday, February 15
Race #1 – Sprints – Free Technique
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Earliest Start |
Category |
Distance |
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Qualifier (Interval Start) |
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1:30pm |
Midget to Masters |
750m |
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2:00pm |
Novice |
50m |
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2:00pm |
Atom |
150 m |
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2:00pm |
Peewee & Bantam |
300m |
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Heats (6 Athletes/Start – Kings Court Format) |
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2:30pm |
Novice |
50m |
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2:30pm |
Atom |
150m |
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2:30pm |
Peewee & Bantam |
300m |
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3:00pm |
Midget – Masters |
750m |
Sunday, February 16
Race #2 – Freestyle or Classic* Technique (Mass Start)
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Earliest Start |
Category |
Distance |
Laps |
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10:30am |
Novice |
200m |
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10:30am |
Atom |
400m |
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10:30am |
Pee Wee |
800m |
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10:30am |
Bantam |
3.15km |
1 |
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11:00am |
Midget Girls & Boys |
3.15km |
1 |
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11:00am |
Juvenile Girls & Boys |
6.3km |
2 |
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11:00am |
Junior Girls & Boys |
9.5 km |
3 |
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11:00am |
Junior Woman |
9.5 km |
3 |
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11:00am |
Junior Men |
9.5 km |
3 |
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11:00am |
Senior & Masters Women |
9.5 km |
3 |
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11:00am |
Senior & Masters Men |
9.5 km |
3 |
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11:00am |
*Recreational Classic & Free |
3.4/6.8 km |
1 or 2 |
*Recreational category participants may choose their technique and short or medium distance
Check out the full race notice here: ANSC Race Notice GI 2023
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