DATE: SATURDAY, February 8, 2003

FORMAT: All races 3 kilometers with freestyle races first, then classic – may enter one or two races. Any skier in 6th through 9th grade is eligible to enter. All races will be interval start.

COACHES MEETING: 10:30 A.M.

AWARDS: Following meet, outside if weather permits, otherwise inside Chalet. 1-15 ribbons for each race, each grade

TIME SCHEDULE: 10:00 a.m. COURSE OPEN

11:00 a.m. Girl’s freestyle – 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th
12:00 p.m. Boy’s freestyle – 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th
1:30 p.m. Girl’s classic – 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th
2:30 p.m. Boy’s classic – 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th
(start times subject to change depending on number of entries)

ENTRY DEADLINE: THURSDAY, February 6th

ENTRY INFORMATION: Preferred method of registration:

Steve Deschene - E-mail – [email protected] or to www.boreal.org/~durfee and enter your information.(it will walk you through).

Or you may Fax Registrations to: FAX 218-475-2512

Home # 218-387-1767 or 218-475-2494

DO NOT FAX or mail to Grand Rapids Activities Department.

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per Skier – Payment at bib pick up is preferred (Make check payable to Mt Itasca Biathlon Association)

MAIL CHECK TO: Mt Itasca Biathlon, P.O. Box 813, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

DIRECTIONS TO MT ITASCA: From downtown Grand Rapids, take Hwy 169 North, traveling east out of Grand Rapids to Coleraine, about 6 miles. When entering Coleraine, turn left at Curly Ave – follow the Ole N. Mangseth Ski Jump signs. Go past the arena, left on Cty Rd 61 for ½ mile. Turn left into the Mt. Itasca driveway – stay left at the Y.

CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE