Lakeland Nordic Ski Team - High School Program
2023-2024 TENTATIVE Race Schedule - SUBJECT TO CHANGE - SEE SportsYou app or Calendar for the latest updates
| Date | Race | Technique | Format | Venue (see below for details) |
| **Dec. 16 | WinMan Early Bird | Skate | Distance | WinMan Trails **CANCELLED** |
| ***Dec. 19 | Lakeland Invite | Skate | Distance | Minocqua Winter Park ***RESCHEDULED to JAN. 11*** |
| **Dec. 28** | Hayward Holiday Dash | Classic | Sprints | American Birkebeiner Trailhead **CANCELLED** |
| **Jan. 6** | Snekkevik Classic | Classic | Distance | Nine Mile Country Forest **CANCELLED** |
| *Jan. 7* | Iola Skate Race | Skate | Distance | Iola Winter Sports Park *RESCHEDULED* |
| **Jan. 11** | Lakeland Invite | Skate | Distance | Minocqua Winter Park **CANCELLED** |
| Jan. 13 | Seeley Hills | Classic | Distance | American Birkebeiner Trailhead (race added) |
| **Jan. 20** | Hodag Challenge | Classic | Distance | CAVOC **CANCELLED** |
| *Jan. 20* | Iola Skate Race | Skate | Distance | Iola Winter Sports Park *NEW DATE* |
| **Jan. 21** | Hodag Challenge | Skate | Distance | CAVOC **CANCELLED** |
| Jan. 23 | WNSL Northern Conference Championships | Classic | Distance | American Birkebeiner Trailhead |
| Jan. 28 | Iola Norseman | Skate | Distance | Iola Winter Sports Park (race added) |
| Feb. 3-4 | WNSL State Sprint Championships | Both | Sprints | Ariens Nordic Center, 1111 Round Lake Road
Brillion, WI 54110. https://www.wisconsinxcski.org/sprint-championships/
-Hotel Room Block info HERE |
| *Feb. 10-11* | WNSL State Distance Championships | Both (Sat. Classic, Sun. Skate) | Distance/Pursuit | American Birkebeiner Trailhead, 14875 Mcnaught Rd, Cable, WI 54821 https://www.wisconsinxcski.org/state-meet/
-Hotel Room Block info HERE *RESCHEDULED to Mar 2-3* |
| Mar. 2^ | Loopy Loppet | Either | Distance | Minocqua Winter Park ^REMOVED FROM SCHEDULE FOR STATE |
| Mar. 2-3 | WNSL State Distance Championships
| Both (Sat. Classic, Sun. Skate) | Distance | American Birkebeiner Trailhead, 14875 Mcnaught Rd, Cable, WI 54821 https://www.wisconsinxcski.org/state-meet/ *NEW DATE* |
GENERAL RACE SCHEDULE
The HS race schedule starts mid-December and runs through late February. Races are typically on weekends. Race events are typically one technique, either freestyle or classic. Girls and boys race separately. In many cases, JV and varsity race together. Therefore, one race event will have 2-4 races for the HS skiers. Race distances range from 4 to 10 km over flat to rugged terrain. Most races are day trips, but a couple races will require overnight stays for the team. LNST registration fees cover some lodging for the skiers. Parents will be needed to chaperone overnight trips and pay for some lodging. Race registration is covered by LNST.
DECEMBER
WinMan Early Bird
WinMan Trails, 6870 County Hwy W, Winchester WI 54557
Website-https://www.winmantrails.com/event/
Lakeland Invite at Minocqua Winter Park
Minocqua Winter Park, 7543 Squirrel Lake Rd, Minocqua, WI 54548
Website-https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2741503
Hayward Holiday Sprint
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, 14875 Mcnaught Rd, Cable, WI 54821
Website-https://www.birkie.com/ski/events/hayward-dash/
JANUARY
Snekkevik Classic
Nine Mile Recreational Area 8704 Red Bud Rd. Wausau, WI
Website- http://wausaunordic.org/snekkevik/
Iola Invite
Iola Winter Sports Club E. 398 Country Road MM Iola, WI
Website- https://www.iolawintersportsclub.org/Events.html
Hodag Challenge at Havoc at Cavoc
This is a 2 Day race weekend (Skate one day and Classic the other)
CAVOC Trails 4321 Shore Drive Rhinelander, WI
Website – https://www.hodagnordic.com/page/show/4220722-ascension-hodag-challenge
WNSL Northern Conference Championship
Typically during the week on a school day; in recent past, it has been at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, WI.
Location/Date vary each season
FEBRUARY
WNSL State Sprint Championships
Typically first weekend of Feb. 2-day event. Recent locations in Madison and Brillion.
Location/Date vary each season
WNSL State Distance Championships
Typically second weekend of Feb. 2-day event. Recent location in at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, W.
Location/Date vary each season
MARCH
Loopey Loppet
Typically first weekend of March. Fun, costume event!
Minocqua Winter Park, 7543 Squirrel Lake Rd, Minocqua, WI 54548
Website-https://www.minocquawinterpark.org/schedule/
OPTIONAL RACES AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE
(You register, you pay, and your skier can wear the LNST uniform and wax.)
Junior National Cup/CXC Great Lakes Division Junior Cup
There are some higher level competitive races that are optional for athletes. One can compete to earn a spot on the Great Lakes junior national team or just have the desire to experience a higher level of competition. A CXC membership/race license is required. Additional details can be found at https://cxcskiing.org/pages/events/cxc-junior-cup.html. Athletes must pay for their own race license, race fees, and accommodations. LNST can assist with wax recommendations and ski prep or can provide suggestions for private vendors for wax services. See Coach for additional information.
Other
- See all Wisconsin Nordic Ski League races https://www.wisconsinxcski.org/events/
Birkie Events
- Junior Birkie (February), U14/U12/U10 races, Hayward, WI https://www.birkie.com/ski/events/junior-birkie/
- Prince Hakon (February), Age 13+, American Birkebeiner Trails, Hayward, WI https://www.birkie.com/ski/events/prince-haakon/
- Kortelopet (February), Age 14+, American Birkebeiner Trails, Seeley/Hayward, WI. https://www.birkie.com/ski/events/kortelopet/
- If your skier is interested to race the Kortelopet for the FIRST time, ask the Coach about first-year Korte scholarships.
Other citizen races in the local and regional area can be found on Skinnyski.com https://www.skinnyski.com/racing/calendar.asp .
See Coach for additional information.