Cross Country Alaska
2023 Arctic Winter Games Event Page
Jan 29-Feb 4, 2023
Team selection will be made from the results of Besh Cup races 1 & 2 in 2022. The top four skiers in U14, U16, U18 age groups will have the opportunity to accept a position for Team Alaska Arctic Winter Games. CCAK will work down the standings list until the teams are filled.
The first position in the girls and boys U16 categories have been filled by Ayuu Roesch and Trevin Soderstrom - champions at the Western Interior Ski Association championships held earlier this year. Congratulations Ayuu and Trevin!
Your coaches for AWG are Galen Johnston (head coach), Anna Darnell & Morgan Hartley (staff).
Athletes who will accept their position on Team Alaska for AWG need to decide by December 21, 2022.
At that time:
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Complete Team Alaska AWG Athlete Registration Forms. These forms are to be sent directly to AWG (address in packet).
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Register with Host Society (button above)
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Pay $2050 to AWG Team Alaska (information in packet)
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Order team uniform by 12/21/2022
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Pay CCAK Team Fee (This fee amount TBD will cover wax and coaching supplies.)
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Complete CCAK Athlete Paperwork and submit to info@crosscountryalaska.org by 12/31/2022.
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View more information about Arctic Winter Games from the Host Society here.
March 13-16, 2023
Watch this page for travel information.
Athletes should plan to make personal travel arrangements to arrive in Fairbanks on Friday, March 10 and depart on March 17. CCAK Team Alaska Head Coach has made food and housing accommodations at the Wedgewood Resort. Ground transportation, team uniform (NEW this year!), coaching staff, and waxing preparations are being worked on. Skiers should expect a Team Packet and pricing information after Besh Cup races 3 & 4.