The National Masters Championships and the 36th Annual North American VASA

Saturday, February 11th, 2012
North American VASA
12km, 27km and 50km -- Freestyle and Classic
6km Freestyle (14-19 yrs only)

Sunday, February 12th, 2012
Gran Travers'
16km and 6km Classic

National Masters' Championship registration information:
Race distances are specified for each age category. Team points and championships will only be recognized for those registering in the appropriate race distance for their age. Skiers may elect to enter a different race distance for their age, however, they will not be eligible for Masters' points and championships.

Race distances and ages:
Saturday
50k Freestyle - M0-M6 (25-59 years) and F0-F6 (25-29 years)
27k Freestyle - M7-M9 (60-74 years) and F7-F8 (60-69 years)
12k Freestyle - Men (75+) and Female (70+)

Sunday
16k Classic - M0-M9 (25-74 years) and F0-F8 (25-69 years)
6k Classic - Men (75+) and Female (70+)

Placement in waves is by race pace as determined by official times from designated AXCS races. A list of the designated races will by available on the online registration.

2012 Great Lakes Youth Ski Festival: Race distances are specified for each age category. Team points will only be recognized for those registering in the appropriate race distance for their age. Skiers may elect to enter a different race distances for their age, however, they will not be eligible for Team points.

Race distances and ages (all races are freestyle):
0.5km - 5 and under
1km - J6 (6 and 7)
2km - J5 (8 and 9)
3km - J4 (10 and 11)
4km - J3 (12 and 13)
5km - J2 (14 and 15)

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Vasa Pasta Dinner:
The VASA pasta dinner will be served at Timber Ridge from 5:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday as a benefit for local youth ski programs. Fresh pasta, a choice of sauces, bread, salad and beverages will be included for a reasonable "all-you-can-eat-carbo-load" price. Meal prices are $8 for adults and $4 for children. It will easily be the best deal in town!

Packet Pick-Up:
Packet Pick-Up will begin at noon on Friday, February 10th and run until 9:00 pm at the Timber Ridge Resort. Click here for a map to Timber Ridge.

Late Registration:
Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am – 9:15 am at the Timber Ridge Resort

Online Registration:
To register online click here. Online registration will be closed at 6 PM on February 9th.

Fees and cut-off dates for 2012 VASA:

Fees and cut-off dates for 2012 Gran Travers:

Fees for the 2012 Great Lakes Youth Ski Festival:
0-5 years - $5.00 for all weekend activities
6-13 years - $15.00 for all weekend activities

2012 VASA wave start time and configuration
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Timber Ridge Resort

Awards ceremony at 6:30 pm at The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, click here for a map »

2012 Gran Travers wave start time and configuration
Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 at Timber Ridge Resort

Awards ceremony at 11:00 am at Timber Ridge Resort.

2012 Great Lakes Youth Ski Festival race schedule
All races are at Timber Ridge Resort

Saturday, February 11, 2012 (All races are Freestyle)

Awards ceremony immediately following each race.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (All races are Classic Technique)

Awards ceremony at 11:00 am at Timber Ridge Resort.

As part of the Vasa weekend Festival of Races, there will be two special classic skiing races that will be part of the Michigan Cup series and the AXCS National Masters Championship. The Sunday events will be offered by Hagerty Insurance. The Gran Travers will feature both 6k and 16k challenging loop courses that will capture the rich heritage of traditional cross-country skiing at it's finest.

The trail will be carefully groomed and double-tracked to provide kick-and-gliders the opportunity to test their skills while enjoying the breath-taking beauty of the Vasa Pathway.

The Hagerty Insurance Gran Travers will be held on the same course as the North American Vasa. Men and women who ski the race can qualify for both Michigan Cup and National Masters' points. It will be a great way to enjoy winter skiing and test your classical skills.

Healthy Heart Benefit Tour
Sunday, February 19th, 2012

To celebrate Heart Health Month, we have added a tour starting at 1PM on Sunday, February 19th. You can ski with your special someone or with friends at your own casual pace. Distances up to 16km will be available on our immaculately groomed trails. In addition, some special music will be played at the start/finish area and at our food stops. Proceeds will benefit the Munson Women's Heart Health Fund.