Results

2023 GI Sprint Qualifier

2023 GI Mass Start

Race notice

The 17th annual Gander Invitational Ski Meet is on for March 25-26, 2023. 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 25, 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 26, 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 17 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 March 24, 2023 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, $140 for one adult, $150 for two. Children free. 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:

Saturday, March 25

Race #1 – Sprints – Free Technique

Sunday, March 26

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 2023