We’re excited to present the inaugural Ski Tour Canada 2016 Fantasy Contest (STC) as history will soon be made. Select your 10-member fantasy StC team and be eligible to win lots of great prizes. The STC begins Mar. 1 in Gatineau, QC – here’s how the Contest works…
Register/revise your team of unique individual skiers including four (4) men, and four (4) women including two (2) Outlaw Skiers (one (1) male and one (1) female) not in the top 15 of the FIS World Cup overall rankings by 10pm EST on Feb. 29. All menus for skier selection are available at the link below to register your team.
Points will be awarded following each STC race based on each skier’s performance and the Contest Standings will be published regularly at skitrax.com so you can follow your team’s progress and see how you compare with other contestants. The contest rules are below.
Ski Tour Canada (STC) 2016 Schedule
* March 1: Gatineau, Jacques Cartier Park – Sprint F
* March 2: Montréal, Mont Royal Park – 13/22 km – Mass Start – C
* March 4: Québec City, Plaines d’Abraham – Sprint F
* March 5: Québec City, Plaines d’Abraham – 10/15 km – Pursuit – F
* March 8: Canmore, Canmore Nordic Centre – Sprint C
* March 9: Canmore, Canmore Nordic Centre – 15/30 km Skiathlon
* March 11: Canmore, Canmore Nordic Centre – 10/15 km – Interval Start – F
* March 12: Canmore, Canmore Nordic Centre – 10/15km – Pursuit – C
Prizes
* 1st Prize – Salomon S-Lab Kit Carbon Skate Lab Skis, SNS Pilot Carbon RS Binding, and S-Lab Skate Pro Boots (value $1,360)
* 2nd Prize – CCC High Sierra Snow Sports Canada Adjustable Wheeled Combo Bag (value $640)
* 3rd Prize – Sportful Squadra Corse Jacket and Pants (value $415)
* 4th Prize – Marwe 610c Roller Skis (value $349)
* 5th Prize – High Peaks Cyclery Ski Care w/Stone Grind, Hot Box, Hardening, Race Prep (value $150)
* 6th Prize – One Way Team Back Pack (value $120)
* 7th Prize – Garneau Nordic Shield Glasses (value $69.99)
More prizes to be finalized
Rules
* the official STC 2016 skier lists are now available and you can register your team via the link below
* each team must consist of unique individual skiers including four (4) men, four (4) women, plus two (2) “Outlaw” skiers – one (1) male and one (1) female not in the top 15 of the FIS World Cup XC overall rankings (after the World Cup in Lahti, FIN on Feb. 21)
* contest entrants may register (or revise) their 10-member team by Monday, Feb. 29/16 at 10 pm EST
* each entrant may only enter one team
* if the team name you select has already been chosen you will need to select a new team name
* to be eligible to win any prizes you must supply your full name, e-mail address, and phone number.
* all prize winners agree to allow their names to be published at skitrax.com and/or in SkiTrax Magazine
* points will be awarded according to our detailed lists below based on daily and overall skier performances
* in the event of a tie the highest point total on GC placements will determine the winner
* in the event of a tie because of identical team members the team that registered first will determine the winner
* the contest is open to all players but only North American residents are eligible to win prizes
* prize substitutions are at the discretion of the suppliers
* in some cases shipping costs may apply
* employees or freelancers of SkiTrax Magazine are not eligible to win any prizes
* winners will be announced one week following the STC finale in Canmore, AB on Mar. 20/16 to allow for the Doping De-Points rule.
To Register Click HERE.
Points
| Stage Results – (sprint or distance) 1st – 15 pts 2nd – 12 3rd – 10 4th – 8 5th – 6 6th – 5 7th – 4 8th – 3 9th – 2 10th – 1 |
Jersey Classification – each day – Yellow Jersey (Overall): 10 pts – Sprint Jersey (Sprint): 5 |
Final GC (top 20) 1 – 25 2 – 20 3 – 18 4 – 16 5 – 14 6 – 12 7 – 10 8 – 9 9 – 8 10 – 7 11 – 6 12 – 5 13 – 4 14 – 3 15 – 2 16-20 – 1 |
Final Sprint (top 20) 1 – 25 2 – 20 3 – 18 4 – 16 5 – 14 6 – 12 7 – 10 8 – 9 9 – 8 10 – 7 11 – 6 12 – 5 13 – 4 14 – 3 15 – 2 16-20 – 1 |
Final Classification – Yellow Jersey – 25 pts (see final GC) – Sprint Jersey – 25 pts (see final GC) |
| STC Xtras – Abandons – if any team member abandons lose 10 points – Doping De-Points – any positive test up to 7 days after StC final loses all points – Bonus Team Points – if your team finishes the STC with all 10 skiers receive 20 points – Kick and Glide Points – earn 20 points for any skier who wins 2 or more stages – Crystal Globe Trotter – earn extra 20 points for men’s and 20 points for women’s final podium if all skiers are on your team. |