Gitchi Gami Games
January 19 - 20, 2019

Birkie Trailhead • Cable, WI

The Birkie is excited to be hosting a Super JNQ this January! The Gitchi Gami Games are the third weekend of racing in both the Junior Cup & Youth Cup event series in 2019. 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 Closes Tuesday, January 15 at 11:59PM

Please direct any specific registration questions regarding refunds, corrections, updates, etc. to CXC via email at info@cxcskiing.org or phone 608.294.0433.

The official entry lists will be published online by 5pm Thursday for review prior to the coaches meeting on Friday.

Entry Lists

• Entry List – Sorted by Name
• Entry List – Sorted by Affiliation

Start Lists

Saturday Startlist

Sunday Startlist

Course Maps  |  Stadium Map  | Venue Map  |  Map to Venue (Access via McNaught only, Telemark Rd CLOSED)

Indoor waxing will be allowed in the eastern portion of the Great Hall. A heated area 40’ x 60’ with access to power will be provided.  Collegiate and Junior teams can request a space by contacting Jim Sokup. Remaining space will be on a first come first serve basis and we ask all users to be considerate of others while using the facility. Please provide your own equipment, including a tarp or other floor covering material and clean the area prior to leaving. Hours of indoor waxing are noted on schedule. There is limited power outdoors at a pedestal in the Team leader / Team parking area on the North side of Great Hall.

Questions may be directed to Jim Sokup – jim.sokup@birkie.com

Weather Station in stadium   |   Stadium Video Camera

Team Coaches Meeting –  Friday 5:30PM, Cable Community Center

Cable Chamber of Commerce: Lodging Map

Contact Cable Chamber:  715-798-3833 or  info@cable4fun.com

Spectators are encouraged to attend events throughout the weekend. Multiple locations adjacent to both the start and finish zones will offer opportunities for those who wish come and encourage racers. Food/Concessions will be for sale inside the Great Hall.  The open stadium and multiple lap formats present quality viewing for all.  Spectators will be allowed travel along the northern most edge of the course leading away from the stadium. We ask that spectators do not cross the course within the area adjacent and including the stadium.

Parking

Ample parking is located directly at the venue. Team leader, team, and bus parking will be allowed in the lot directly north of the Great Hall.  Others will be asked to park in the East lot or the Gold Airport lot.

If you are interested in volunteering for the Gitchi Gami Games, please click here to register for available shifts

2018 Individual Start Classic

2018 Mass Start Freestyle

For questions:

Chief of Course: Jim Sokup (jim.sokup@birkie.com)

Chief of Timing: John Oman (john.oman@birkie.com) or Sam (info@superiortiming.com)

Race Secretary: Alex Leslie (officecoordinator@cable4fun.com)

Online Registration Questions:  CXC  (info@cxcskiing.org ) or  (608) 294-0433

Press Coordinator: Nancy Knutson (nancy.knutson@birkie.com)

Chief of Competition: Ben Popp (ben.popp@birkie.com)