January 5, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – Today is the first rest day at the 4th annual Tour de Ski following the Stage 4 Sprints in Prague, CZE, yesterday. Only 10 points separate the top five teams in our contest as Sue’s Speedsters continues to lead with 378 points followed by Powered by Biscuits in second at 372, and Swix_team in third with 370 points.

We’re pleased to announce that Sue’s Speedsters is the winner of our first Rest Day Prize, a $100 Gift Certificate at Fresh Air Experience.

We’re also stoked to welcome a total of 247 teams with players from 21 countries including Australia, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Catelonia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvija, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the USA. This makes for exciting TdS action both on and off snow.

Thanks to all contestants for entering and good luck to all players – stay tuned for more racing and more action as the TdS travels to Cortina/Toblach Italy for Stages 5 and 6 starting again on Jan. 5.

For the TdS 2010 Contest Standings after the Stage 4 Prague Sprints click HERE.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS TdS 2010 Contest Prizes
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1st Prize – Rossignol Xium WCS skis/boots, R4 NIS skate bindings, One Way DS 10 poles (value $1,500 US)
2nd Prize – Mont Ste-Anne – 2 nights lodging w/breakfast and dinner + 3-day XC gift certificate, tune-up (value $800 US)
3rd Prize – Leki Super Shark Ski Poles (value $499 US)
4th Prize – Swix Digital T72 Iron (value $350 US)
5th Prize – One Way Skate Race Roller Skis (value $299 US)
6th Prize – Holmenkol Wax/Tools Package (value $250 US)
7th Prize – Alberta World Cup VIP Passes x 2 for one day (value $200 US)
8th Prize – Rottefella R4 NIS Bindings Skate/Classic (value $125 US)
9th Prize – Bliz Pursuit Sunglasses and Snowvisor (value $90)
10th Prize – Auclair Curves Along Gloves (value $65)

Rest Day Leader Prizes
$100 Gift Certificate
– Jan. 5 – Fresh Air Experience
– Jan. 8 – High Peaks Cyclery

Thanks to all of our great sponsors including Rossignol, Mont Ste-Anne, Leki, Swix, One Way, Holmenkol, Alberta World Cup, Rottefella, Bliz, Auclair, Fresh Air Experience, High Peaks Cyclery.

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