February 17, 2014 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce that team modification is now open for the FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2013/14 Contest – the twist. Contestants can modify their team until 10pm EST on Feb. 22, prior to the 50km American Birkebiener in Hayward, Wisconsin on Feb. 23.

We apologize for the delay as the team modification was supposed to be activated prior to the Tartu Maraton scheduled for Feb. 15 but it was cancelled and the team modification is now open for all contestants prior to the last three events.

Contestants may only swap one of their team’s four main skiers – either male or female – not their Outlaw Skier. All points earned to date by the skier that’s out are retained, and only points earned by the new skier from Feb. 23 going forward will be counted.

Note: you only have one chance to make the swap – once completed you will not be able to change your selection so please be sure of your choice before making the change.

To revise your team click HERE.

Good luck to all contestants and thanks to all of our great sponsors, including Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Yoko, Salomon, Rudy Project, Halti, Supercamp, Exer-Genie, Vauhti, Fresh Air Experience, High Peaks Cyclery, and Buff.

FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup Prizes

* 1st Prize – Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – XC Ski 3-night luxury package w/breakfast & Spa (value up to $1,550)
* 2nd Prize – Yoko YXR skate skis and 9100 poles (value $899)
* 3rd Prize – Salomon S-Lab Skate or Classic boots ($450sk/$299cl)
* 4th Prize – Rudy Project Sunglasses For Sport Agon + For Life Spinhawk (value $450)
* 5th Prize – Halti Nokka XC Outfit (value $325)
* 6th Prize – Supercamp 2.5-day weekend camp w/coaching, lunches, trail passes etc. (value $275)
* 7th Prize – Exer-Genie XC Trainer (value $229)
* 8th Prize – Vauhti Package w/Thermo drink belt, kick waxes, cork, ties, manual (value $150)
* 9th Prize – Fresh Air Experience or High Peaks Cyclery Gift Certificate (value $100)
* 10th Prize – Buff Headware (value $23)

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