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SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest – Final Standings

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January 20, 2011 (Toronto, ON) –  The 3rd annual SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest was a huge success with over 300 teams from 21 countries and we’re pleased to announce the final contest winners following the one-week Doping De-points waiting period. Team jbskiin sewed up the victory to win the grand prize, a Rossignol package valued at $1,620 scoring 1,028 points with a 35-point margin over second place shared by seventeen (17) teams all tied with 993 points. The maximum points for the contest was 1,044.As all 17 teams had identical team members the tie-breaker came down to who was fastest to register their team, with xium coming out on top to win the second place prize, a Mont Ste-Anne lodging and ski package valued at $800. The next-fastest registrant was bondin, who took home the third place prize, a pair of Atomic WCup Classic boots valued at $370.

Stay tuned as the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest has resumed with round #5 of the Viessmann XC FIS 2010/11 World Cup in Liberec, Czech Republic this past weekend and in Otepaa, Estonia for round #6 this coming weekend. Plus details of our Oslo Fantasy Contest will be released soon.

 

Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all contestants for participating in this exciting contest. We’d also like to thank FIS and all of our great sponsors including Rossignol, Mont Ste-Anne, Atomic, Swix, Halti, Masters World Cup 2011, Sporthill, Rottefella, Skadi, Auclair, Fresh Air Experience and High Peaks Cyclery.

For the final FIS Fantasy TdS 2010/11 Contest Standings – click HERE.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS TdS 2010/11 Contest Prizes—————————————————–

*1st PrizeRossignol Xium WCS2 skis/boots, Xcelerator skate bindings, One Way DS 10 poles (value $1,620)
– jbskiin – J. Lewis – Ottawa, ON

*2nd PrizeMont Ste-Anne – 2 nights lodging w/breakfast + 3-day XC gift certificate, tune-up (value $800)
– xium – Frans Häggblom – Vasa, Finland

*3rd PrizeAtomic WCup Classic boots (value $370)
–  bondin – Alex Moiroud – Montalieu, France

*4th PrizeSwix Digital T72 Iron (value $350)
–  RK Ski Team – Siim Sarapu – Väike-Maarja, Estonia

*5th Prize Halti Blow Down two-piece race suit (value $270)
–  Marc-Antoine Rancourt- Marc-Antoine Rancourt, St-Jean-Chrysostome, QC

*6th Prize – Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup 2011 jacket (value $200)
– Team Northug – Antoine Briand – Sept-Iles, QC

*7th PrizeSporthill Women’s Summit top (value $140)
– Therese Johaug – Frederic Andreu – Gieres, France

*8th PrizeRottefella Xcelerator Skate/Classic Bindings (value $130)
– Slowiok team – Pawel Slowiok – Wisla, Poland

*9th PrizeSkadi Package – BootBuddies, BootMates, BootDocks and Ski Scraper (value $90)
–  2010RedTDS2011- Mikhail Semenov – Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

*10th Prize
Auclair Micro Mountain Olympic Gloves + Earbags (value $65)
–  coleh – Cole Hetherington – Vernon, BC

Rest Day Leader Prizes

*Jan. 4 – $100 Gift Certificate Fresh Air Experience
– les pitchounes – Guillaume Eschard – La Roche-sur-Yon, France

*Jan. 7 – $100 Gift Certificate High Peaks Cyclery
– jbskiin – J. Lewis – Ottawa, ON

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).

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest Standings after Toblach-Cortina

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January 07, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the standings after Toblach-Cortina for the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest. The current contest leader is jbskiin with 597 points and a very narrow two (2) point margin over 17 teams, all tied for second place with 575 points. Team les pitchounes is now ranked third with 572 points.

Congratulations to jbskiin the winner of our second Rest Day prize of a $100 $100 Gift Certificate to High Peaks Cyclery.

For the complete standings after Toblach-Cortina click HERE.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS TdS 2010/11 Contest Prizes
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*1st PrizeRossignol Xium WCS2 skis/boots, Xcelerator skate bindings, One Way DS 10 poles (value $1,620)
*2nd Prize
Mont Ste-Anne – 2 nights lodging w/breakfast + 3-day XC gift certificate, tune-up (value $800)
*3rd Prize
Atomic WCup Classic boots (value $370)
*4th Prize
Swix Digital T72 Iron (value $350)
*5th Prize
Halti Blow Down two-piece race suit (value $270)
*6th Prize
– Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup 2011 jacket (value $200)
*7th Prize
Sporthill Women’s Summit top (value $140)
*8th Prize
Rottefella Xcelerator Skate/Classic Bindings (value $130)
*9th Prize
Skadi Package – BootBuddies, BootMates, BootDocks and Ski Scraper (value $90)
*10th Prize
Auclair Micro Mountain Olympic Gloves + Earbags (value $65)

Rest Day Leader Prizes
*Jan. 4 – $100 Gift Certificate Fresh Air Experience
*Jan. 7 – $100 Gift Certificate High Peaks Cyclery

Thanks to FIS and all of our great sponsors including Rossignol, Mont Ste-Anne, Atomic, Swix, Halti, Masters World Cup 2011, Sporthill, Rottefella, Skadi, Auclair, Fresh Air Experience and High Peaks Cyclery….

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).

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest Standings after Oberstdorf – REVISED

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January 07, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – Here are revised standings after Oberstdorf for the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest. After hearing from some contestants we investigated further and found other unexpected glitches. The contest leader after Oberstdorf is les pitchounes with 377 points followed by 17 teams all with 370 points making it a tight race. The maximum number of points after four stages is 391. Thanks for everyone’s input and patience and we apologize for the discrepancies. Look for the contest standings after Toblach-Cortina later today.

les pitchounes wins our first Rest Day prize – a $100 Gift Certificate to Fresh Air Experience.

For the complete revised standings after Oberstdorf click HERE.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS TdS 2010/11 Contest Prizes
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*1st PrizeRossignol Xium WCS2 skis/boots, Xcelerator skate bindings, One Way DS 10 poles (value $1,620)
*2nd Prize
Mont Ste-Anne – 2 nights lodging w/breakfast + 3-day XC gift certificate, tune-up (value $800)
*3rd Prize
Atomic WCup Classic boots (value $370)
*4th Prize
Swix Digital T72 Iron (value $350)
*5th Prize
Halti Blow Down two-piece race suit (value $270)
*6th Prize
– Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup 2011 jacket (value $200)
*7th Prize
Sporthill Women’s Summit top (value $140)
*8th Prize
Rottefella Xcelerator Skate/Classic Bindings (value $130)
*9th Prize
Skadi Package – BootBuddies, BootMates, BootDocks and Ski Scraper (value $90)
*10th Prize
Auclair Micro Mountain Olympic Gloves + Earbags (value $65)

Rest Day Leader Prizes
*Jan. 4 – $100 Gift Certificate Fresh Air Experience
*Jan. 7 – $100 Gift Certificate High Peaks Cyclery

Thanks to FIS and all of our great sponsors including Rossignol, Mont Ste-Anne, Atomic, Swix, Halti, Masters World Cup 2011, Sporthill, Rottefella, Skadi, Auclair, Fresh Air Experience and High Peaks Cyclery….

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).

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest – Register Today!!

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December 26, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – With over $4,000 in prizes up for grabs team registration is well underway for the third annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2010 Contest for contestants around the world. The 2010/11 Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear begins very soon – Dec. 31-Jan. 9 – so don’t miss your chance to win fabulous prizes while following the amazing showdown as the world’s top xc skiers battle for glory over 10 days, in 8 races, at 4 venues starting in Germany and ending in Italy.

Here’s how the FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest works
Register your team of four (4) men, and four (4) women including two (2) Outlaw Skiers (one male and one female) not in the top 15 of the FIS World Cup overall rankings. The menus for all skiers are at registration as well as a link to the FIS World Cup Ranking where you can find more details on each skier.

Deadlines, Points, Prizes
The deadline to register your FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 team, or to make any changes, is 10pm EST on Dec. 30 – the day before the TdS launches. Earn bonus points such as Kick and Glide or Val Climb Points along with other opportunities to score points – all contest rules and information are available at TdS registration.

Points will be awarded following each TdS stage based on each skier’s performance and published regularly at skitrax.com so you can follow your team’s progress and see how you compare with the actual TdS standings and other players.

Register HERE.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS TdS 2010/11 Contest Prizes
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*1st PrizeRossignol Xium WCS2 skis/boots, Xcelerator skate bindings, One Way DS 10 poles (value $1,620)
*2nd PrizeMont Ste-Anne – 2 nights lodging w/breakfast + 3-day XC gift certificate, tune-up (value $800)
*3rd PrizeAtomic WCup Classic boots (value $370)
*4th PrizeSwix Digital T72 Iron (value $350)
*5th Prize Halti Blow Down two-piece race suit (value $270)
*6th Prize – Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup 2011 jacket (value $200)
*7th PrizeSporthill Women’s Summit top (value $140)
*8th PrizeRottefella Xcelerator Skate/Classic Bindings (value $130)
*9th PrizeSkadi Package – BootBuddies, BootMates, BootDocks and Ski Scraper (value $90)
*10th PrizeAuclair Micro Mountain Olympic Gloves + Earbags (value $65)

Rest Day Leader Prizes
*Jan. 4 – $100 Gift Certificate Fresh Air Experience
*Jan. 7 – $100 Gift Certificate High Peaks Cyclery

Thanks to FIS and all of our great sponsors including Rossignol, Mont Ste-Anne, Atomic, Swix, Halti, Masters World Cup 2011, Sporthill, Rottefella, Skadi, Auclair, Fresh Air Experience and High Peaks Cyclery….

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).



SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest – LIVE for Team Registration

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December 22, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – We pleased to announce that the third annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2010 Contest is now live for team registration for contestants around the world with over $4,000 in prizes up for grabs. This year the Tour de Ski runs from Dec. 31. to Jan. 9 with the first event in Oberhof, Germany.

Here’s how the FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 Contest works
Register your team of four (4) men, and four (4) women including two (2) Outlaw Skiers (one male and one female) not in the top 15 of the FIS World Cup overall rankings. The menus for all skiers are at registration as well as a link to the FIS World Cup Ranking where you can find more details on each skier.

Deadlines, Points, Prizes
The deadline to register your FIS Tour de Ski 2010/11 team, or to make any changes, is 10pm EST on Dec. 30 – the day before the TdS launches. Earn bonus points such as Kick and Glide or Val Climb Points along with other opportunities to score points – all contest rules and information are available at TdS registration.

Points will be awarded following each TdS stage based on each skier’s performance and published regularly at skitrax.com so you can follow your team’s progress and see how you compare with the actual TdS standings and other players.

Register HERE.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS TdS 2010/11 Contest Prizes
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*1st PrizeRossignol Xium WCS2 skis/boots, Xcelerator skate bindings, One Way DS 10 poles (value $1,620)
*2nd PrizeMont Ste-Anne – 2 nights lodging w/breakfast + 3-day XC gift certificate, tune-up (value $800)
*3rd PrizeAtomic WCup Classic boots (value $370)
*4th PrizeSwix Digital T72 Iron (value $350)
*5th Prize Halti Blow Down two-piece race suit (value $270)
*6th Prize – Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup 2011 jacket (value $200)
*7th PrizeSporthill Women’s Summit top (value $140)
*8th PrizeRottefella Xcelerator Skate/Classic Bindings (value $130)
*9th PrizeSkadi Package – BootBuddies, BootMates, BootDocks and Ski Scraper (value $90)
*10th PrizeAuclair Micro Mountain Olympic Gloves + Earbags (value $65)

Rest Day Leader Prizes
*Jan. 4 – $100 Gift Certificate Fresh Air Experience
*Jan. 7 – $100 Gift Certificate High Peaks Cyclery

Thanks to FIS and all of our great sponsors including Rossignol, Mont Ste-Anne, Atomic, Swix, Halti, Masters World Cup 2011, Sporthill, Rottefella, Skadi, Auclair, Fresh Air Experience and High Peaks Cyclery….

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).



Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas

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December 22, 2010 – Still stumped on what to get your favourite skier this holiday season? Whether it’s a racer, recreational skier, or young gun that you’re buying for, these gift ideas will help keep the skier you love warm and gliding along. From clothing to skis, skate or classic gear, you’re sure to find something to put a smile on the face of that special skier on your list – happy holidays.

Swix Overmitt – $42
When the temperature suddenly drops or you’re standing around outside before or after hard skiing your hands can get cold quickly. Swix’s new over mitts fit right over your racing gloves and keep those digits nice and warm. www.swix.com

Fischer RCR Skatecut JR – $159
Kids that want to skate will love this ski. It looks just like the full race skis they saw on the Olympics. It sports a World Cup Pro base and Ultra Finish grinding to make them fast. You’ll like its durability and nice price. www.fischerskis.com

Sporthill Infuzion Splice Top – Men’s $90
Skiers get a full range of unrestricted motion with this super soft and stretchy top. Use as a base layer for cold weather or single layer for less chilly days. www.sporthill.com

Rossignol Evo Action JR AR kid’s skis – $130
If you want your kid’s to enjoy skiing they need to have skis that provide good grip and fun glide. They also need to be easy turning and narrow enough under foot so small feet and legs can control edge to edge movements. The Evo Action JR does all of this and looks cool too. www.rossignol.com

SkiGo Easy-Glide LF wax – $20
This fast, low fluoro wax is designed for all snow types from +10° to -10°C . It contains no solvents to dry out bases or stink up the room and is very easy to apply. www.skigo.ca

Skadi Nordic BootMate with BootBuddies – $30
BootMates are a clever device that snaps under the boot to fill the space that would otherwise collect snow. When not wearing the ski boots the BootMates snap into the BootBuddies for a handy handle making boots easy to carry and store. BootMates come in NNN, Pilot or Profil models. www.skadinordic.com

Cross Country Canada calendar – $10
This 14-month calendar is filled with great images and deserves a space on any Nordic skier’s wall. Your purchase supports Cross Country Canada as well. Checkout their website for other great gifts: www.cccski.com