RACE EVENTS: Saturday, January 20, 10:00 AM, Loppet – Classic Technique
RACE LOCATION: Larch Hills Ski Area – Salmon Arm, BC
HOST CLUB: Larch Hills Nordic Society https://skilarchhills.ca/
SANCTIONED BY: NORDIQ CANADA; CROSS COUNTRY BC
RULES: NORDIQ CANADA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Our 34 km competitive course consists of two 17 km loops of ideal rolling terrain designed for the novice as well as the racer. Skiers who wish to ski shorter distances (Recreational 10km and 17km) and younger skiers (U10 and U12) ski selected portions of the competitive course. There is a separate course and start/finish line for U5 and U8 skiers. (Parents are welcome to accompany their children entered in the U5 to U10 classes.) The Recreational 30KM is a challenging, single loop, track-set trail that traverses some higher elevations.
Registration & Entry Fees
Registration and fee payment is online at: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=34141
Registration by mail is no longer accepted.
The Event Participation Waiver must be completed as part of the online registration.
Deadline for registration is Wednesday, January 17th 11:59 pm PST .
****************. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! ****************
Contact the Race Secretary with issues regarding registration or to report any corrections that need to be made: reino@skilarchhills.ca
ENTRY FEES
Race entry fee includes aprés ski lunch at the hill; pool pass to SASCU Recreation Centre and entry to Wine & Cheese Celebration. Adults receive one free wine ticket.
| RACE FEES | on or before Jan. 8, 2024 | on or after Jan. 9, 2024 |
| 7 & under | $12.00 | $17.00 |
| 8 to 17 | $17.00 | $22.00 |
| 18 & Over Competitive | $42.00 | $47.00 |
| Recreation (all ages) | $37.00 | $42.00 |
Cancellation / Refund Policy
All registration fees submitted to the Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet are non-refundable. If conditions force the organizers to cancel the Loppet, we reserve the right to cover our costs incurred. Cancellations by participants for medical or personal reasons will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Licenses
NEW! The RKS Loppet is a Tier 3 Event. A race license is required of all participants in a Tier 3 event, regardless of whether they hold a Nordiq Canada Race License, Development License, or Associate Race License. The license fee ($3.00) will be automatically added to all race registrations on Zone 4 and the revenues sent directly to Nordiq Canada.
Race Categories
******** Registration will close at 11:59 PM PST, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 ************
Competitive Categories (for Male & Female; age at December 31, 2023).
Athletes in classes 70 to 79 and 80+ may race in the 34 KM 60 to 69 category.
| CATEGORY | YOB | DISTANCE |
| U5 (4 & under) | 2019 or later | 1 km |
| U8 (5 – 7) | 2016 – 2018 | 2 km (2 x 1 km) |
| U10 (8 – 9) | 2014 – 2015 | 5 km |
| U12 (10 – 11) | 2012 – 2013 | 5 km |
| U14 (12 – 13) | 2010 – 2011 | 10 km |
| U18 (14 – 17) | 2006 – 2009 | 17 km |
| 18 – 29 | 1994 – 2005 | 34 km (2 x 17 km) |
| 30 – 39 | 1984 – 1993 | 34 km (2 x 17 km) |
| 40 – 49 | 1974 – 1983 | 34 km (2 x 17 km) |
| 50 – 59 | 1964 – 1973 | 34 km (2 x 17 km) |
| 60 – 69 | 1954 – 1963 | 34 km (2 x 17 km) |
| 70 – 79 | 1944 – 1953 | 17 km |
| 80 + | 1943 or earlier | 17 km |
Recreation Categories (Male & Female Combined)
| CATEGORY | AGE | DISTANCE |
| R10 | Any Age | 10 km |
| R17 | 18 – 69 | 17 km |
| R30 | Any Age | 30 km |
Para Categories
Please contact the Race Secretary for the Para Category you would like to enter.
Start Times
| 10:00 AM | 17 KM & 34 KM |
| 10:05 AM | 30 KM |
| 10:15 AM | 5 KM & 10 KM |
| 10:20 AM | 1 KM & 2 KM |
General Race Info
SEEDING/START LINEUP: Starting lineup for all categories will be self-seeding.
BIB PICKUP: NEW! Race packets will be available at Larch Hills Chalet, Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 8:00 am – 9:30 a.m. Bib pick-up will not be available the day before.
FACILITIES: A day lodge with running water and washrooms is on site, plus 3 outdoor porta-potties and several outhouses.
FOOD & DRINKS: Hot lunch is served at the finish line.
AID STATIONS: Every 10 km or less.
TIME LIMITS: All skiers relinquish their bibs at the noted locations if they do not make the following time limits:
• 12:00 PM – Larch Hills Road at Baby Moonwalk (30 km) – Skiers are directed down Baby Moonwalk and may ski the remainder of the 17 km course;
• 12:30 PM – Stadium (34 km, start of 2nd Lap);
• 1:15 PM – South Hub (all, northbound) – Skiers are directed toward Frodo’s Bog and may ski the remainder of the 17 km course;
• 1:45 PM – South Hub (all) – Skiers are directed down Larch Hills Road to the Stadium/Finish.
WARM UP/ WAX TESTING: The courses will be open until 9:50 AM (10 minutes prior to race start time). Wax testing and warm-up will be available on course until the course is closed. Off course wax testing and warm-up area are limited during the event.
WAXING: There is space for team tents along the North side of the parking lot in front of the Chalet, or along the East side of the chalet as far as the accessible washroom. Teams must supply their own wax tents. Power outlets are available.
Following Nordiq Canada’s “Fluorinated ski wax prohibition” (rule 222.8), the use of fluorinated wax or tuning products containing fluorine is prohibited.
The following are Not Permitted:
• Fluorinated grip wax (of any type)
• Fluorinated glide wax (of any type)
• Fluorinated cold weather powder additives and hardeners
• Fluorinated grip powders
TRAIL CONDITIONS: Visit https://skilarchhills.ca/trailreport/ or see the information board in the stadium day of race.
ACCOMMODATIONS: See list of hotels and motels in Salmon Arm at the following link at SHUSWAP TOURISM.
Cold Weather Policy
Following Nordiq Canada’s “Cold Weather Precautions” (rule 388):
• The Jury will consider temperature, duration of exposure and clothing/protection against cold weather.
• If the temperature is forecast to be between -15 °C and -25 °C, recommendations regarding cold weather will be made available to the competitors.
• If the temperature on course is -25 °C or below, the race will be delayed or cancelled.
• With any difficult weather conditions (e.g., strong wind, heavy snow, icy track), the Jury may postpone, shorten or cancel the competition.
Events Awards
Event awards for U5, U8, U10 and U12 participants will be presented at the stadium.
11:30 AM: Top 3 skiers in each class will receive a chocolate medal.
All other competitive categories along with draw prizes for recreation and volunteers will be presented at the SASCU Recreation Centre Wine and Cheese Awards Celebration.
DOORS OPEN 4:00PM; AWARDS 5:00 PM, SASCU REC CENTRE: 2600 10th Ave NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Our classic RKS Loppet Wine and Cheese Celebration with the much anticipated Loppet Video; pizza by the slice and cash bar.
Top 3 skiers in each class except recreation categories.
Trophies to overall winners; Awards to oldest, youngest and farthest away.
Draw Prizes: List posted at the SASCU Recreation Centre. Prizes will be numbered and assigned to the name drawn. Prizes can be picked up at the SASCU Recreation Centre.
Prizes not collected will be donated to the upcoming BC Cup Championships held at Larch Hills, March 1 – 3, 2024.
For Further Information
Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet
Box 218
Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N3
Email: reino@skilarchhills.ca