Summary of Event

Regina Ski Club Wednesday Night Races

• Schedule: Weekly races from November to March, contingent on weather and snow conditions.
• Eligibility: Free for Regina Ski Club and Qu’Appelle Valley Nordic members. Participants must sign a waiver if not a current member of a club.

Objectives:

1. Foster and expand the local ski community.
2. Enhance fitness in a non-competitive setting.
3. Provide competitive practice for club members.

Race Details:

• Coordination: Managed by the Regina Ski Club XC-Race Team with officials and timers present.
• Locations: Various parks, including AE Wilson, Douglas, Foothills, Les Sherman, Kinsmen, Qu’Appelle Valley Nordic, and Science Centre.
• Race Timing: Sign-in at 6:15 PM, warm-up lap, races at 6:30 PM.

Weather Policy:

• Temperature: Races must be cancelled, delayed or postponed if the temperature on the coldest part of the course is below – 20 degrees C.
• U12 – U8 categories must be cancelled, delayed or postponed if the temperature on the coldest part of the course is below -15 degrees C.
• Note that race temperature cutoffs do not factor windchill so dress approprately.

Event Time/Dates

Sign on for all races will be at 6:15pm race day, followed by a warm up lap of the course and the races starting at 6:30pm. When the participant signs in the timer for the event will verify that the participant is a member of the Regina Ski Club. The timer will then provide the participant with a bib number (which should be returned after the race), and ask whether the participant wants to do the short or long race. The timer will have a clip board and pen to document the results of the race.

The Wednesday Night Races will take place from December 7th 2022 to March 1st 2023. If Conditions are poor on Wednesday, the races will be cancelled. Communication changes will be posted on Facebook and emailed to the email group.

Races will become training sessions (lower intensity group ski) if the static air temperature is below -20 degrees Celsius. If the static air temperature is below -25 degrees Celsius, the event will be cancelled. The race will also be cancelled if there has been a fresh snow fall and the groomers have not had an opportunity to groom the course.

Note: Given the time of the Wednesday Night races, it is recommended that all participants have head lamps for the races.

Race Formats:

• Alternating weekly styles (classic vs. skate), different distances, and formats (timed vs. mass start).

Grooming:

• Coordination with groomers to prepare courses before races.

Sponsorship and Prizes:

• Sponsorship from Fresh Air Experience and other vendors for prizes based on participation and volunteerism.
• Participants need to attend at least 1/3 of events and contribute to volunteering for prize eligibility.

Communication:

• Information shared via Regina Ski Club Facebook page and TeamSnap regarding upcoming races, formats, results, and cancellations.

Additional Notes

• Participants are encouraged to bring headlamps due to evening races.
• Results will be categorized by age and gender and posted online after each event.
• The year-end prize draw will occur in mid-March.