Cross Country Alaska
Besh Cup 3 & 4
Attention: Besh Cup 3 & 4 have been relocated to Birch Hill in Fairbanks. The updated race formats are detailed below.
January 18th/19th
Registration Deadline January 15th at midnight
Birch Hill Recreation Area - Fairbanks AK
Reminder to coaches and athletes - as US Ski & Snowboard sanctioned races, fluorinated waxes are not allowed.
WhatsApp communication link for race day updates:
Saturday Freestyle Sprint
RESULTS & Heat Start List will be posted in the stadium area and the timing team will do its best to post on What's App.
Bib Pickup - Qualification Races
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Training teams (ANR, AWS, APU, FXC, MSN) will receive bibs to distribute to their athletes for the Qualification Races.
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Unaffiliated athletes may pick up their bib from Rikke's Roadhouse near the stadium area at Birch Hill.
Bib Pickup - Heats
All skiers who qualify for afternoon heats will pick up their bibs from RIkke's Roadhouse beginning at approximately Noon. Bib distribution will close at 3pm, so make sure to get your red bib before closing time.
Watch What's App for announcement if this changes.
Race Start Times
10:15 - U16+ Qualification F then M
11:00 - U14 Qualification F then M
11:20 - U12 Heats
11:30 - U08/U10 Heats
12:30 - U16+ Heats
14:05 - U16 Bonus Heats
15:00 - U14 Heats
Tshirt Distribution 9am-Noon
Complimentary T-shirts Available for:
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skiers who registered for all six races
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all youth skiers under age 12
Tshirts are available for sale - $20
Venue Information
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Concessions & restrooms available inside the Birch Hill Chalet
Awards Ceremony
Awards ceremony will follow each sprint final. Awards will be given to the top 3 racers of each A Final heat, U20, U18, U16, & U14 athletes. If more than three U16 athletes qualify in the top 30, the age group awards will reflect final rank order from the Open Heats.
Beginning in 2023-24 season, the U08/U10/U12 will gather all racers for post-race podium photos and all skiers in these age groups will receive Besh Cup race gifts.
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Sunday Classic Mass Start
RESULTS during the day will be posted in the stadium area.
Bib Pickup 9am - Noon
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Training teams (ANR, AWS, APU, FXC, MSN) will receive bibs to distribute to their athletes.
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Unaffiliated athletes may pick up their bib from Rikke's Roadhouse near the stadium area at Birch Hill.
Race Start Times & Distances
11:00 - U18+ M - 15 km
11:50 - U18+ F - 15 km
12:45 - U16 M - 7.5 km
13:15 - U16 F - 7.5 km
13:40 - U14/U12 M - 3.75 km
14:00 - U14/U12 F - 3.75 km
14:20 - U08/U10 M & F - 1 km
Tshirt Distribution 9am-Noon
Complimentary T-shirts Available for:
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skiers who registered for all six races
-
all youth skiers under age 12
Tshirts are available for sale - $20
Venue Information
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Concessions & restrooms available inside the Birch Hill Chalet
Awards Ceremony
Awards ceremony will follow each race. Awards will be given to each age group through U20 as well as Overall awards to the top 3 of the 15K race.
Beginning in 2023-24 season, the U08/U10/U12 will gather all racers for post-race podium photos and all skiers in these age groups will receive Besh Cup race gifts.
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