November 15, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – With many teams already registered excitement is building for the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest. The deadline to register or revise your team is Friday, Nov. 19, at 10pm EST, the day before the Viessmann XC FIS World Cup season kicks off in Gallivare, Sweden.

The FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest is the first of three fantasy contests this season – next up is the FIS Tour de Ski Contest followed by the Oslo 2011 Nordic Worlds contest. These are the only FIS Fantasy Nordic contests of their kind worldwide so don’t miss your chance to enjoy fabulous top level xc ski racing and 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 www.skitrax.com so you can see how your score compares to other international players and the actual FIS standings. Earn bonus TdS Points or Olso Nordic Worlds Points – all information and contest rules are available when you register your team.

To register click HERE.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS World Cup 2010/11 Contest Prizes
*1st Prize – Fischer 10/11 Carbonlite Hole Skis, Xcelerator Bindings, Carbonlite Poles (value $1,100)
* 2nd Prize – Trapp Family Lodge – 2 nights lodging in a Deluxe Room w/breakfast (value $600)
* 3rd Prize – One Way Diamond Storm World Cup Poles w/tubes (value $430)
* 4th Prize – SkiGo Clothing package (value $340)
* 5th Prize – Swenor Classic roller skis (value $310)
* 6th Prize – Fresh Air Experience or High Peaks Cyclery Gift Certificate (value $150)

5th Swenor Classic roller skis. © Swenor

* 7th Prize – Rottefella Xcelerator Skate/Classic Bindings (value $130)
* 8th Prize – Concept2 Goodie Duffle Bag (value $100)
* 9th Prize – Bliz Pursuit Sunglasses and Visor (value $90)
* 10th Prize – Auclair Micro Mountain Olympic Gloves + Earbags (value $65)

6th Prize $150 Certificate at Fresh Air or High Peaks. © skitrax.com

* WCup Breaks – Buff Headware (value $22) to top 3 contest leaders before the Tour de Ski and Oslo Nordic Worlds

Thanks to all of our great sponsors including Fischer, Trapp Family Lodge, One Way, SkiGo, Swenor, Fresh Air Experience, High Peaks Cyclery, Rottefella, Concept2, Auclair, Bliz Active and Buff Headware – and good luck to all contestants.

SkiTrax is North America’s premier Nordic skiing publication and the official magazine of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and Cross Country Canada (CCC). Visit www.skitrax.com for more information.