The TD Banknorth Eastern Cup Series offers races for Junior, Senior and Master skiers. All races within the series are also used for Junior Skiers to qualify for the New England Junior Olympic Team. JO's will be held in Anchorage, Alaska next March.
New this season, there will be a points race series for Senior skiers, ages 20 -29. Details are still being finalized but racers can expect overall series prizes for the top 3 men and women in this age category.
Also New this season, NENSA's Competition Program Director, Janice Sibilia, will offer support at the Eastern cup races for skiers who do not have race support or coaching. Contact Janice at janice@nensa.net for more information.
TD Banknorth Eastern Cup and JOQ Schedule:
December 15 & 16, 2007 Season Opener Nordic Heritage Center, Presque Isle, ME Sat- km Freestyle Sprint; Sun-classic interval start
January 26 & 27, 2008 Tour De Rumford, Black Mountain, Rumford, ME Sat-Classic Sprint; Sun -Freestyle Interval Start
February 9, 2008 Prospect Mountain, Woodford VT Skate, Mass start
February 10, 2008 Vermont Academy, Saxtons River, VT Classic Interval Start
February 23, 2008 Oak Hill, Hanover, NH Skate Interval Start
February 24, 2008 Holderness School, Holderness, NH Classic Mass Start
For more information about the Eastern Cup or JOQ series please contact Janice Sibilia at janice@nensa.net, 845-896-2652. For specific race day information please check the online race schedule or contact the individual Event Directors. www.nensa.net.
Source: NENSA
