November 28, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to present the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS World Cup 09.10 Contest Standings after Beitostolen. The final count of valid teams is 299 with contestants from 15 countries including some high profile names in the mix. We won’t identify any contestants but rest assured there are a number of top level players from Norway, USA, Australia, Canada, France, Finland etc. entered with teams. Europe Fédérale from France is in front after the first round in Beitostolen. Look for an update early next week following this weekend’s races in Kuusamo, Finland.

For Contest Standings after Beitostolen click HERE.

Thanks again to FIS and our sponsors including Fischer, Trapp Family Lodge, Ski*Go, Louis Garneau, Swix, One Way, Rottefella, Concept2, USSA/Andy Newell, Auclair and Buff Headware – good luck to all contestants.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS World Cup 2009/10 Contest
1st Prize – Fischer 09/10 Hole Skis, R4 Bindings, Carbonlite Poles (value $1,100 US)
2nd Prize – Trapp Family Lodge – 2 nights lodging in a Deluxe Room w/breakfast (value $600 US)
3rd prize – Ski*Go Carbon 335 Roller Skis Skate/Classic (value $490)
4th prize – Louis Garneau ETS XC Clothing Package (value $400)
5th prize – Swix Digital T72 Iron (value $350 US)
6th prize – One Way Diamond Storm World Cup Poles (value $299 US)
7th prize – Rottefella R4 NIS Bindings Skate/Classic (value $125 US)
8th Prize – Concept2 Goodie Duffle Bag (value $100)
9th prize – Bjorn Daehlie US Ski Team Hat Package (3) signed by Andy Newell (value $80)
10th prize – Auclair Curves Along Gloves (value $65)
WCup Breaks – Buff Headware (value $22) to top 3 contest leaders before the Tour de Ski and 2010 Olympics

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