December 20 - 21, 2025
Salomon CXC Cup Race / Super Junior Qualifier
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
The 2024 Gitchi Gami Games was a huge success! We’re proud to have hosted the U.S. Ski & Snowboard SuperTour presented by National Nordic Foundation and the Salomon CXC Cup, Youth Cup, and Adaptive Cup at the same event this year. It will be an epic weekend of early season racing in Cable, WI at Mt. Telemark Village! We are looking forward to hosting a Super JQ event this year. Stay tuned for more details!
ABSF is committed to working with US Ski and Snowboard to ensure the continued development of cross country skiing in the US, putting the US on the world level, and motivating all ages and levels to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.
Friday, December 13: Course preview
Saturday, December 14: Classic Sprint
1.3km – Male U16/U18/U20/Senior & Female U16/U18/U20/Senior
Sunday, December 15: Classic Mass Start
10km – Female U18/U20/Senior & Male U18/U20/Senior
7.5km- Female U16 & Male U16
* Schedule and distances subject to change
Schedule subject to change. Please check back often to see updates!
| Saturday Sprint Schedule | |
|---|---|
| 8:00am | Course Open |
| 9:00am | U18/U20/Sr Qualifying, Men followed by Women |
| 10:15am | Sprint Heats/Finals, Men followed by Women |
| 11:50am | Senior Prize Ceremony |
| 12:00pm | Junior Sprint Heats/Final, Men followed by Women |
| 1:40pm | Junior Prize Ceremony |
| 1:45pm | U16 Qualifying, Boys followed Girls |
| 2:30pm | U16 Heats/Finals |
| 4:10pm | U16 Podium Ceremony |
| *Subject to change | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Sunday Classic Mass Start Schedule | |
|---|---|
| 8:00am | Course Open |
| 9:00am | 10K U18/U20/Sr Women Mass Start |
| 10:15am | 10K U18/U20/Sr Men Mass Start |
| 11:00am | Podium Ceremony |
| 11:30am | U16 Women Mass Start |
| 12:45pm | U16 Men Mass Start |
| 1:30pm | Podium Ceremony |
| *Subject to change | Oct 25, 2025 |
The Gitchi Gami Games are part of the Junior Cup & Youth Cup event series. The JNQ series is governed by Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) and encourages young athletes from U8 to U23 age divisions to enjoy cross country skiing and develop their skills, whether they are new to the sport High School skiers, aspiring junior skiers who hope to compete at the top national and international levels, or are somewhere in between. Events mix Olympic-style competition with elements of learning and fun for all levels – from beginner racers to those with International experience.
Registration will close Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm for Gitchi Gami Games.
Please direct any specific registration questions regarding refunds, corrections, updates, etc. to CXC via email at info@cxcskiing.org or phone 608-294-0433.
Coaching staff, team service support and industry suppliers that require access to the “Field Of Play” (FOP) must register and be current members of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. This will allow access to the course (FOP) and stadium area as deemed appropriate by the Local Organizing Committee and jury. Personalized credentialed coaching bibs sent directly from U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership must be used or pick up a Coach bib at registration.
US Ski and Snowboard membership may be found here.
Team Coaches meetings will be held virtually.
Last minute communications will be done through the WhatsApp app. Two coaches per team are allowed in the Group.
No indoor spaces are available for waxing. Please email jeff.tumbleson@birkie.com to request space at the venue. Limited power available.
2024/25 US Ski And Snowboard Equipment Control Protocols
Please read the 2024/25 Equipment Control Protocols to be ready for testing and procedures each day.
The American Birkebeiner Trailhead venue will follow all US Ski and Snowboard regulations. Fluorocarbon waxes are NOT allowed at the Gitchi Gami Games per FIS and US Ski and Snowboard.
The Central Region will enforce the following new FIS waxing Rules, focusing on the italicized below:
325.2.4- During the sprint finals (Quarterfinals through finals) no waxing of skis allowed. For exceptions see 343.12.7
343.12.7- Waxing, structuring or cleaning of the competitor’s skis bases during the competition is forbidden with the following exception: in classical distance competitions, competitors may scrape their skis to remove snow and ice, and add kick wax. They must make these adjustments without assistance from other persons and without interfering with other competitors. During classic individual sprint competitions, adjustments of the kick zone may be made between the rounds by the competitor or authorized personnel within the designed Control Area. Any adjustment of the glide zones is not allowed. [adjustments are defined as brushing or removing or adding any substances] It is not allowed to place branches, tools or materials on or adjacent to the groomed course.
Ski exchange during the heats is not allowed.
Ample parking is located in the large parking lot to the east of the venue. No parking is allowed at the finish line area or along the road way.
All of the races will start and finish at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead. Arrive at the start from Telemark Rd – take Hwy M east from Cable, take a right (south) on Telemark Rd. There is ample parking at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead.
Stay tuned for plans. Food and shopping will be available at the Hub- visit the Birkie Store, Backroads, and the American Birkebeiner Museum!
UnTapped all natural gels, waffles, and hydration formulas provide athletes with sustained energy that is easily digestible, tastes great, and is free from the artificial flavors found in many popular energy products.
There are many great viewing places around the course! However, spectators are not allowed in the Field of Play and must stay off of the groomed course at all times.
All communication during the event will be through WhatsApp. The website will be updated as possible, but all changes will be pushed through the WhatsApp GGG Event Updates Group.
The Team Captains Meeting will happen at 6pm on Friday and Saturday. A link will be provided here before each meeting.
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Contact Cable Chamber: 715-798-3833 or info@cable4fun.com
For questions:
OC Lead: Kristy Maki
Chief of Competition: Kristy Maki (kristy.maki@birkie.com)
Asst. Chief of Competition: Bruce Manske
Chief of Course: Jeff Tumbleson (jeff.tumbleson@birkie.com)
Chief of Competition Control: Scott Wilson
Chief of Start: Jim Krueger
Race Secretary: Julie Reith
Online Registration Questions: CXC (info@cxcskiing.org) or (608) 294-0433
Press Coordinator: Shawn Connelly (shawn.connelly@birkie.com)
US Ski and Snowboard Technical Delegate: Matt Laue
US Ski and Snowboard Assistant TD: Mike Bono
