November 23, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – With 100+ teams already entered in the 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest fans around the world are excited to catch the fever as the world’s best xc skiers kick off the season this weekend in Ruka, Finland.
Don’t miss your chance to win great prizes while watching the most talented xc skiers battle for glory battle on the toughest circuits from now until March with the Tour de Ski and Seefeld Nordic Worlds on the horizon.
Register your team of 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.
Like last year we’re continuing the new Contest “twist” and allowing contestants a first look at everyone’s form at the kick-off event this weekend at Ruka, Finland before finalizing their team.
Points will be awarded following each World Cup based on each skier’s performance and published regularly at skitrax.com so you can see how your score compares to other international players and the actual FIS standings.
Earn TdS or Seefeld 2018 points, and other bonus points – all information, skier menus and contest rules are available at registration.
The deadline to register or revise your team is Thursday, Nov. 29, at 10pm EST, the day before round two of the XC FIS World Cup in Lillehammer, Norway.
These are the original FIS Fantasy Nordic contests first launched back in 2008 so register today and earn bragging rights while enjoying our coverage – good luck to all contestants.
We’re still finalizing our prizes and thanks to all of our great sponsors so far including Leki, CCC/High Sierra/Swix/Auclair, Rottefella, Sportful, Mt. Borah, High Peaks Cyclery, Concept2 and Bjorger Pettersen and Associates.
To register click HERE.
SkiTrax Fantasy FIS World Cup 2018/19 Contest Prizes
* 1st Prize – Leki HRC Max Ski Poles (value $550)
* 2nd Prize – CCC/High Sierra/Swix/Auclair Swag Bag (value $535)
* 3rd Prize – Sportful Squadra WS Jacket and Squadra WS Pant (value $490)
* 4th Prize – Rottefella MOVE Bindings (value $240)
* 5th Prize – Mt. Borah Custom Nordic Race Suit (value $159)
* 6th Prize – High Peaks Cyclery Ski Care w/Stone Grind, Hot Box, Hardening, Race Prep (value $150)
* 7th Prize – Concept2 Goodie Duffle Bag (value $100)
* 8th Prize – A Cross Country Ski Story by Bjorger Pettersen (value $49.95)
* WCup Breaks – SkiTrax 1-yr Subscription
SkiTrax is North America’s leading Nordic skiing publication and the official magazine of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and Cross Country Canada (CCC).