February 17, 2016 (Minneapolis, MN) – After the Junior Birkie February 19, the Midwest Junior Championships and Festival is the final CXC Youth Cup event of the season. This event is a weekend full of fun competitive racing for U8-U16 skiers in Minneapolis, MN, March 4-6!

Fast kids © CXC Youth Cup

The Loppet Foundation in conjunction with the Minnesota Youth Ski League, will be hosting the final CXC Youth Cup event of the season, the Midwest Junior Championships and Festival March 4-6. This event focuses on friendly youth and young junior competition in a fun festive environment. Not only does this event have fun races, the festival also has exciting noncompetitive events for all ability levels!

FESTIVAL INFORMATION HERE.

The Midwest Junior Championships introduces young skiers to competition while giving all middle school skiers a chance to compete with many kids in their age group. Hundreds of kids of all levels and abilities, ages 4-15 from all around the Midwest will have the opportunity to participate in this event.

RACE SCHEDULE HERE.

CXC Youth Cup Standings

Top Three U14 Males

• Garrett Walters/ CVN
• Victor Sparks/ FAST KIDS Wirth
• Ryan Thieme / ANST

Top Three U14 Females

• Mia Case / Lakeland
• Sudie Hall / FAST KIDS Wirth
• Gabrielle Kraemer / LNR

Top Three U12 Males

• Owen Williams / Iola Winter Sports Club
• Jonathan Clarke / FAST KIDS Wirth
• Casey Van Hefty / Lakeland

Top Three U12 Females

• Lauren Munger / FAST KIDS Wirth
• Molly Moening / 3G
• Sophia Jacobson / FAST KIDS Hyland

VIEW COMPLETE CUP SCHEDULE, RULES & STANDINGS HERE.