Race notice

The 19th annual Gander Invitational Ski Meet is on for March 7 – 8, 2026. 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

March 7, 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

March 8, 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 March 2 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.

This is a Nordiq Canada Tier 3 event. All competitors born in 2013 (Midget Category) and earlier require a Tier
3 Event Licence: $3 per person per day, included in the applicable fees below.

 Race Entry Fees

• Bantam Boys/Girls and Younger $5.00/per race
• Midget, Juvenile and Junior Boys/Girls $8.00 per race
• Junior Men/Women and Older $13.00 per race
• Para Nordic, Special Olympics and Recreational born 2014 and later $5.00 per race
• Para Nordic, Special Olympics and Recreational born 2008 – 2013 $8.00 per race
• Para Nordic, Special Olympics and Recreational born 2007 and earlier $13.00 per race

RACE REGISTRATION DEADLINE is March 6 at 10:00 pm. On-site, late registration will be permitted up to 90 minutes before race time at two times the registration fee. Day 1 late registration form. Day 2 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 – Indicate you are booking for the Gander Invitational Cross- country Ski Meet.

• Comfort Inn  (709) 256-3931 $179.  Hot breakfast included.
• Albatross Hotel (709) 256-3956  $134 per room.  $10.99 breakfast special. 

Technical Information:

Saturday, March 7

Race #1 – Sprints – Free Technique

Sunday, March 8

Race #2 – Freestyle or Classic* Technique (Mass Start)

*Recreational category participants may choose their technique and short or medium distance

3.15 km loop map

3.4 km loop map

Check out the full race notice here: ANSC Race Notice GI 2026