Masters World Cup 2013
We met master skiers from all over the world. This couple from Finland already knew about XCCM because they view our web site from Finland! Our friends from Finland are welcome to visit us and ski race here in Canada!
Some videos from the competition:
More videos here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/asiago7comuni
February 19, 2013
It has been a busy week of racing here in Asiago. The spectators are getting to know our uniform and we new get cheers of “Go Canada” as we race through the various courses. All short and medium distance races are complete. Last night the Canadian Master’s Association held a social and picked relay teams. A number of XCCMs will be competing in the 4x5km relays tomorrow. Pierre Harvey is registered in the MWC but missed his first two races. He showed up last night at the social and some of us got a chance to chat with him. Today is a day off. Activities include visiting Venice, Vicenza, and touring local XC areas.
Peter Hamilton Waxing Skis
February 13, 2013
All XCCMs have arrived in Asiago as of Wednesday February 13th. Today we tested the course. The views were beautiful and there was lots of snow.
Allan Butler has begun the journey to Europe. He is taking a month to ski race in Europe and will meet the XC Chelsea Masters team in Asiago soon. Follow his blog to find out about his trip and to get updates on the Masters World Cup once it begins:
http://euroski2013.wordpress.com/
The XC Chelsea Masters will have the opportunity this ski season to compete in the Masters World Cup 2013 in Asiago, Italy, Feb. 12-23, 2013. The only qualification required is that you be over the age of 30! You can compete if you a recreational participant and just want to see if you can make the distances or you can be as competitive as you like given the vast range of ability and goals of the athletes that will be competing from around the world. Each athlete can participate in up to 3 races and you have the opportunity to represent your country as part of a 4 person relay team if you qualify. There will be awards ceremonies each day, social activities in the evenings, and a banquet and ceremony on the last day of competition.
One to two coaches will be available to take care of logistics, accommodations, rental vehicles, wax testing and recipes, coaching advice, strategies, etc. We plan to hire a local wax technician or coach to advise us on the snow conditions and race waxing. We will also bring team high flouro-carbon waxes to topcoat your skis on race day to ensure that you go really fast!
Accommodations
We have rented apartments at the Albergo Garni Rendola, 1 km from Asiago and 4 km from the XC Ski Station. There is room for 12 to a maximum of 16 people: two apartments sleep 4-6 and one apartment sleeps 4. Appartments are fully equipped with two bedrooms, living room, kitchens, bedding, towels. For more information please visit: www.albergorendola.it .
Travel
XC Chelsea Masters will rent two vehicles for the duration of the trip to travel to and from the airport, Asiago, and the race site. The cost of the rental vehicles will be included in the total price for the trip. To travel to Asiago, Italy, each participant must arrange and pay for his/her own flight from Feb. 12 – 23, 2013. Flights to Venice are approx. $1200. More information on our travel plans to come.
Meals
Most meals, breakfasts and suppers, can be prepared and eaten at the apartments. But we will also want to go out for great Italian food on several evenings. The most economical and nutritious will be for us to purchase groceries for the group and take turns preparing group meals, taking into consideration any specific requests and nutritional requirements. An estimation of the cost for meals is $30-$50 per day. This is not included in the price for the trip.
Registration
Each participant must take care of their own registration with Masters World Cup entry fee ( In 2011, this was 160 Euros or about $216 Cdn and membership in the Canadian Masters Ski Association ($35 for Quebec and $20 for all other provinces. See http://www.canadian-masters-xc-ski.ca/ ). In 2011, there was only one fee for the event whether you chose to enter one race or many and included your banquet ticket, bus shuttle services and relay entry fee if you are chosen to compete for Canada. We will update this site as soon as registration information is available.
Costs
XC Chelsea Masters will provide the following services (total cost TBD):
- 11 nights accommodations in Asiago
- Daily local transportation (rental fees and fuel for 2 passenger mini-vans)
- Coaching services over 10 days (including training plan for Mar. 2-12, advice on race preparation and strategies, wax testing, wax recipes, application of specialized top coats for your race skis, logistics, etc.)
- Estimated fixed cost per person $800
Each participant must cover the following individual costs:
- Flight (approx.$1200 Cdn)
- Registration (approx. $250 Cdn)
- Meals (11 days @ $30-50 per day = $300 -$500)
- Estimated individual costs per person = $1750 – $1950
Sign Up:
To sign up for the XC Chelsea Masters Team Trip to the World Cup Masters 2013, you must contact Natalya Kuziak at [email protected] and pay a deposit of $409 by Sept. 31. First come, first served. Full payment of the fixed cost (Total TBD) must be provided by Dec. 1, 2012. First priority will be given to XC Chelsea Masters. If fewer than 12 participants sign up, we will invite non members to join our team for this excursion. A full refund will be given if you must cancel, provided that another participant can be found to take your place. A partial refund may also be possible if a minimum number of participants are signed up covering the cost of accommodations and rental vehicles.