We’re excited to present our inaugural SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Marathon Cup 2011/12 Contest in co-operation with FIS and the WorldLoppet Ski Federation for new xc ski fans around the world. Our Marathon Contest is similar to our other fantasy contests with some twists – here’s how it works. Register your team of four (4) men and four (4) women plus two outlaw skiers to score points and  be eligible to win great prizes. Following the La Transjurassienne (Feb. 12/12) event we’ll allow contestants to swap one man and one woman member of their team for added excitement leading into the final six (6) races. for. Please review the contest rules and make sure you register by the Jan. 7/12 deadline. The contest is open to all players around the world – good luck to all contestants.

FIS Marathon p/b
Worldloppet 11/12
Schedule
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* 1st Prize – OneWay Premio 10 WCup Skis, Diamond Storm Premio 10 Poles, SNS Premio Pilot Bindings. (value $1,350)
* 2nd Prize – Nipika 4-nights for 2 people in luxurious cabin, including Trail Fees (value up to $1,160)
* 3rd Prize – Alpina ESK Ski Boots (value $449)
* 4th Prize –Halti XC Race Suit Hemmo Set (value $269)
* 5th Prize –  Fischer RCS QF poles  (value $225)
* 6th Prize – Cross Country Canada e-Store Gift Certificate (value $200)
* 7th Prize – Fresh Air Experience or High Peaks Cyclery Gift Certificate (value $150)
* 8th Prize – Rottefella Xcelerator Skate/Classic Bindings (value $120)
* 9th Prize – Auclair Micro Mountain Olympic Gloves + Earbags (value $65)
* 10th Prize – Buff Headware (value $40)

• The FIS Marathon Cup 2011/12 skier lists so contestants can register their team via the link below
• each team must consist of four (4) men, four (4) women, plus one “Outlaw” male skier not in the top 15 and one “Outlaw” female skier not in the top 10 of the FIS Marathon Cup overall rankings. Pls select your Outlaw skiers from the menus provided.
• contest entrants may register (or revise) their 10-member team by Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 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, address, e-mail address, and phone number
• all prize winners agree to allow their names/photos 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 by one or more teams the team(s) that registered first will determine the order of the winners.
• the contest is open to all players and all contestants are eligible to win prizes
• in some cases shipping costs may apply
• prizes may be substituted at the discretion of suppliers
• employees or freelancers of SkiTrax Magazine are not eligible to win any prizes
• winners will be announced one week following the final Marathon Cup the Birkebeinerrennet in Norway on Mar. 17, 2012 to allow for the Doping De-Points rule.

Thank you registration is now closed.

Leader’s Jersey – each Loppet – Leader’s Jersey (Overall): 20 pts	Final Standings (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			Marathon Xtras – Bonus Team Points – if your team finishes the Marathon Cup with all 10 skiers receive 20 points – Kick and Glide Points – earn 10 points for any skier who wins 3 or more stages – AmBirkie Points – 20 (#1), 15 (#2), 10 (#3) points for any skier on your team on the final overall podium at the American Birkebeiner. – Gatineau Loppet – 20 (#1), 15 (#2), 10 (#3) points for any skier on your team on the final overall podium at the Gatineau Loppet. – Doping De-Points – any positive test up to 7 days after the last WCup race loses all points
Loppet Results 1st – 15 pts 2nd – 12 3rd – 10 4th – 8 5th – 6 6th – 5 7th – 4 8th – 3 9th – 2 10th – 1