November 20, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – With almost 300 teams entered the final push is on for the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS World Cup 2009/10 Contest – registration will close at 10pm EST on Friday, Nov. 20. The Veissemann XC FIS World Cup season begins this weekend on Saturday in Beitostölen, Norway.

Don’t miss your chance to test your knowledge against other players from around the world and be eligible to win fabulous prizes. 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.

Points will be awarded following each World Cup based on each skier’s performance and published regularly at skitrax.com. Follow your team’s progress all season long and see how you compare with the actual FIS standings and with other 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

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

SkiTrax is North America’s premiere Nordic skiing publication and the official magazine of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and Cross Country Canada (CCC).