December 7, 2009 – The USSA 2010 SuperTour Standings after the completion of the first five competitions, are now updated and posted to the USSA website and leading the men is Garrott Kuzzy (CXC/US Ski Team) while Holly Brooks (APU Nordic Ski Center) is the top woman.

USSA SuperTour Leaders receive World Cup start opportunities:
USSA SuperTour Leaders Garrott Kuzzy and Holly Brooks have become eligible for World Cup start rights for competitions Jan. 16-24, 2010 in Estonia and Russia. These World Cup starts are in addition to the U.S. quota, and offer lodging and travel reimbursement by FIS according to World Cup rules. Both USSA SuperTour Leaders have been notified of this opportunity, but have not decided if they will take advantage of it. Congratulations to both of these deserving athletes.

Thanks to the Organizers of the Bozeman USSA SuperTour for two cold, but exciting days of racing! Top point standings at the end of the event are below – for more on USSA click here.

Full Women’s standings here.
Full Men’s standings here.

USSA SuperTour Points Standings 12-7-09

Women
1. Holly Brooks (APU Nordic Ski Center) 133
2. Laura Valaas (APU Nordic Ski Center) 79
3. Becca Rorabaugh (APU Nordic Ski Center) 77
4. Dasha Gaiazova (Canadian National Team) 76
5. Madeleine Williams (Alberta World Cup Academy) 67

Men
1. Garrott Kuzzy (Central Cross Country Skiing/US Ski Team) 115
2. Chris Cook (Steinbock Racing) 83
3. Leif Zimmermann (Bridger Ski Foundation/Madshus) 79
4. James Southam (APU Nordic Ski Center) 58
5. Bryan Cook (Central Cross Country Skiing) 50