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2018 Snowy Mountains Classic - Freestyle  

The 2018 Snowy Mountains Classic is a 2.5/7.5/15/30km Freestyle event held on Saturday 11th August.

Start Time
9.30am 

Race Office
Race details and bibs can be collected on race day from the Race Office which is located at the Perisher Nordic Shelter and will be open from 8.00am.

Bibs are not transferable and competitors competing in another competitors bib will be disqualified.

Online Entries
Online entries will close on Thursday 9 August at midnight.  Late entries will only be accepted on race day up to 8.45am

Entry Fees
2.5km - U12 $5 / Family $10
7.5km - U18 $10 / Senior $20
15km - U18 $15 / Senior $30
30km - U18 $40 / Senior $40

Age Groups (age at 31st December, 2018)
MWU12: Born 2007 or later
MWU14: Born 2005 - 2006
MWU16: Born 2003 - 2004
MWU18: Born 2001 - 2002
MWU20: Born 1999 - 2000
MWU23: Born 1996 - 1998
MWU30: Born 1989 - 1995
MWU40: Born 1979 - 1988
MWU50: Born 1969 - 1978
MWU60: Born 1959 - 1968
MWU70: Born 1949 - 1958
MW70+: Born 1948 or earlier

Race Details

• The Race Organisers reserve the right to change the course or cancel the event in the interests of competitor's safety.
• Entry fees are not transferable and refunds will not be give under any circumstances.
• All races will start in the vicinity of the Nordic Shelter. If snow conditions do not permit, a revised start area will be displayed at the Nordic Shelter.
• This is a freestyle race, however competitors are free to ski classical technique.
• All races will be a mass start.

Track
Will start and finish at the Nordic Shelter and proceed around existing trails.  The final course will be dependent upon snow and weather conditions.

• 30km race is subject to a minimum age of 16 years.
• A one and a half (1 1/2) hour cut off time will apply to the first 15km of the 30km course.  No competitors will be allowed to continue past the 15km point of the course after this time. The cutoff time and point could vary dependent upon the final track layout and weather and snow conditions.
• 15km race is subject to a minimum age of 14 years.
• 7.5km race will start at the Nordic Shelter and follow existing trails.  This race is open to all ages however young children should be accompanied by an adult.
• 2.5km race will start at the Nordic Shelter and follow existing trails. This is a race for families, novices and young children (who should be accompanied by an adult).

Race Rules

• A race official/marshal's decision is final and must be obeyed to ensure the safely of all competitors.
• Due to the changing weather conditions, it is essential that each competitor equip themselves with adequate clothing (warm, waterproof and windproof).
• Bib numbers must be visible at all times
• In the event of a competitor showing signs of distress or injury, the race officials hold the right to withdraw a competitor for safety reasons.  The race official's decision will be final.
• If a competitor withdraws from the race at any stage then they must advise the Ski patrol or a Race Official and return your bib.

Finish Procedure
All competitors will be required to return their bibs at the finish line.

Refreshments and Aid Stations
A number of aid stations will be located around the course dependent upon the final course.

Presentations
Presentations will be held at the Sundeck Hotel, Perisher Valley on Saturday 11 August from 2.30pm.

Further Information
Contact Peter Cunningham on (02) 6299 9641 / 0477 356 835 or peter.cunningham@evoenergy.com.au

Please note that you must have at a minimum an SSA SnowID in order to register. If you do not have a SnowID or are unsure if you have a SnowID, please visit Snowracer It is free to register for a Snowracer membership and obtain a SnowID. All enquiries regarding SnowID, please refer to Ski & Snowboard Australia at info@skiandsnowboard.org.au

By obtaining a SnowID your personal information will be auto-filled into the event registration. Once you have obtained a SnowID, you will be sent a Username via email.  This username will be asked when you click on “REGISTER” above.  Once you have logged into the SSA website complete the Additional Information required.

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