Gitchi Gami Games
January 16-17, 2021
Birkie Trailhead • Cable, WI
The Gitchi Gami Games are part of the Junior Cup & Youth Cup event series in 2021. 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.
Saturday, January 16: Classic, Individual Start: U12/14 3K; U16 5K; U18-SR women,U18/U20 men 10K; U23-Sr men 15K
Sunday, January 17: Freestyle, Individual Start: U12/14 3K; U16 5K; U18-U23 5K/10K (Women/Men)
Age groups will be limited in 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Updates and changes may occur as we react to COVID-19 rules and regulations.
Registration
COVID-19 Precautions
- Masks are required in the Start and Finish Venues.
- Masks may be removed once on course, but please carry with you for emergency situations and the finish area.
- All coaches and assistants must wear a mask at all times.
- Please maintain physical distancing at all times.
- All athletes, coaches, and assistants must complete a COVID-19 symptom e-screening throughout the weekend: pre-departure, preview/training day, Saturday, and Sunday. Responses must be received each day before you arrive at the venue.
- If any athlete, coach, or parent becomes symptomatic during the weekend, they must quarantine, along with their travel companions, immediately and notify the race secretary.
- Spectators are discouraged at the venue. If they do need to be present at the venue, they are required to complete the screening, sign in each day, wear a mask at all times, and stand in designated areas. See spectator section below for screening link and more information.
- Livestream– watch the action from anywhere and see your athlete competing! See below for link and details.
In case you missed the coaches meeting, see the information here:
Registration Lists
Saturday
Saturday Start List
Saturday Start List- Alpha
Saturday Start List- Team
Sunday
Sunday Start List
Sunday Start List- Alpha
Sunday Start List-Team
Weekend Schedule
Friday January 15 - Course Preview | |||
| 1:00 pm | Course Open | ||
| 5:30 PM | Coaches Virtual Meeting | Email kristy.maki@birkie.com for link | |
| 6:00 pm | Course Closed | ||
Saturday January 16 - Individual Start Classic Distance | |||
| 8:30 am | Course Open/Bib Pick-up Opens | ||
| 10:00 am | Boys/Girls | U14/U12 | 3.0 km |
| 10:45 am | Boys/Girls | U16 | 5.0 km |
| 11:30 am | Course Open until 12:15 | ||
| 12:30 pm | Women | U18/U20/U23/Sr | 10.0 km |
| 1:45 pm | Men | U23/Sr | 15.0 km |
| 3:00 pm | Men | U18/U20 | 10.0 km |
| 6:00 pm | Course Closed | ||
Sunday January 17 - Individual Start Freestyle | |||
| 8:30 am | Course open / Bib Pick-up Opens | ||
| 9:30 am | Boys/Girls | U14/U12 | 3.0 km |
| 10:15 am | Boys | U16 | 5.0 km |
| 11:00 am | Course Open Until 11:30 am | ||
| 11:45 am | Women | U16/U18/U20/U23/Sr | 5.0 km |
| 1:15 pm | Men | U18/U20/U23/Sr | 10.0 km |
| Updated 1/14/21 | *Subject to change | ||
Wax Facilities/Restrictions
No indoor spaces will be available in 2021.
Random wax testing for fluoro waxes will be performed throughout the weekend. See CXC and US Ski and Snowboard for ski cleaning instructions.
CXC Junior/Youth Cup Waxing Procedures
The American Birkebeiner Trailhead venue will follow all US Ski and Snowboard regulations. As such, fluoro waxes are not permitted during any training or racing at the venue.
Parking & Spectator Info
Venue Access and Parking
Access to the American Birkebeiner Trailhead venue is via Telemark Rd. only (McNaught Rd is exit only). Venue Access
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. Teams and wax trailers should find a physically distanced area in the parking lot.
Spectator Information
Due to COVID-19, we are discouraging spectators from attending the Gitchi Gami Games. A livestream of the event will be available (see link above), for those wanting to watch the action from anywhere.
All persons at the venue must comply with the COVID-19 plan, whether a coach, athlete, parent, staff, volunteer, or spectator. We discourage spectators and extra personnel from attending the event, but we know that some of the athletes will require adult assistance. U18 and younger skiers are encouraged to only have 1 adult/skier. Older racers are asked to leave their fan section at home, if at all possible.
All athletes, coaches, parents, and spectators at the venue must check in each day. Everyone is asked to complete a COVID-19 e-screening before arriving at the venue. Please register ahead of time to receive the COVID-19 e-screening to take prior to arriving at the venue. Registration can be found here: https://forms.gle/ZsYpRtDq4EjXmaKD8 to receive the e-screening. The link to the screening will be sent to all registered athletes and coaches. At the venue, everyone must check-in, acknowledge completing the screening, and receive an armband.
Masks are required for all persons at the venue at all times, only exceptions are athletes while warming up or racing on course.
Team Leader Communication
Team Coaches Meeting – Friday 5:30PM, Virtual meeting. Email kristy.maki@birkie.com for link.
Livestream
CXC is livestreaming the CXC Cup in order to minimize the number of specators at each venue, as well as athletes and coaches in common areas, to prevent the spread of COVID19. To achieve this, the livestream will focus on:
- Showcasing as many competitors as possible at the start and finish for fans watching at home
- Provide athletes, coaches, and volunteers realtime race progress in the stadium area as they get ready for their competition
We hope you tune in for the races!
Results and Awards
2021 Live Results
Saturday Age Group Results
Sunday Age Group Results
Awards
Congratulations! Awards for the top three women/men in the following categories:
U23/Sr
U20
U18
U16
U14
U12/10/8
Adaptive
There will be no awards ceremony in 2021. Please stop by the bib pick-up tent to pick up your award or we will mail it to you after the event. *There is no U20/18 age group in the 15k classic race on Saturday.
2020 Freestyle Sprint
2020 Individual Start Classic
2019 Classic Sprint
2019 Mass Start Classic
2018 Individual Start Classic
2018 Mass Start Freestyle
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering for the Gitchi Gami Games, please click here to register for available shifts.
Race Contacts
For questions:
Chief of Course: Jim Sokup (jim.sokup@birkie.com)
Chief of Timing: John Oman (john.oman@birkie.com)
Race Secretary: Colette Belisle (registration@birkie.com)
Online Registration Questions: CXC (info@cxcskiing.org ) or (608) 294-0433
Press Coordinator: Nancy Knutson (nancy.knutson@birkie.com)
Chief of Competition: Kristy Maki (kristy.maki@birkie.com)
Asst. Chief of Competition: Ben Popp (ben.popp@birkie.com)
US Ski and Snowboard Technical Delegate: Scott Wilson(wilson@cresthillresort.com)
US Ski and Snowbaord Assistant TD: Bob Aldrich (badpa@earthlink.net)
