Aroostook Cup Ski Race Series
Official Guidelines
This is an adult cross-country ski series (age 13+), combining many races throughout the County. It was designed to encourage the participation of adult skiers and to highlight local ski trails for more use. Until a local committee is formed to oversee the Aroostook Cup Series, the Maine Winter Sports Center (MWSC) will continue to provide funding and internet score posting with a MWSC staff as administrator and final arbiter.
1. SCORING: Independent of local race awards, Cup points will be scored as follows:
Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female - 1 point
Age Group Winner - 1 point
Participation * - 1 point
* Skier must complete the race or not finish due to physical problem, equipment failure, or weather call.
2. AGE: Skiers of any age can ski in an Aroostook Cup event, but must be 14 or older to score points. Age groups are: 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Age group is determined on the date of the event, for year-long age group points calculations, the AC administrator will use the most fair method possible to handle unique situations.
3.CLUB SCORING: Ski clubs are encouraged to gather members for participation toward an overall club score. Club affiliation should be stated at race registration for this consideration. Skiers may change clubs during the season, but points earned for one club stay with that club, and skiers should not experience more than 1 change throughout the season. The intent of this series is to build team spirit and friendly competition. Non-Aroostook County residents may race as guests or donate their points to a local club if they have an affiliation with a particular club.
4.TIES: Ties will be broken by greatest participation – the win going to individuals with the most starts and clubs with the most starts.
5. TECHNIQUE GUIDELINES: Freestyle races can include both classic and skate techniques but the fastest skier wins. Classic races honor the original sport (i.e. no glide during herringbone and no skating!).
6. PROTESTS and DISCREPANCIES: Bad math and inaccuracies may be reported to the official scorer but corrections need to be made within one week of the last race.
7.RACE CANCELLATIONS : Race organizers are the final word on races to be held or cancelled. The general guideline is that the race will be fun and safe, ie... snow coverage and temperature. TEMPERATURE ---- A good rule for temperature borrowed from FIS and IBU races is 0 degrees F or -4 degrees F wind chill and warmer. No Youth events should be held below these temperatures. Adult races have been held in pretty extreme temperatures and have been successful and fun, so long as the participants are in agreement.
