XC IMD Season Opener 2025

Official Event Wax Call Will Be Made Tuesday, 12/16 at 10:00 a.m.

Events:
Friday 12/19 — Classic Sprint
1.3km sprint course for U16 an older Qualifier, shorter 1.15 course for U14/U12s

• Open Class Heats for top 50 U18/U20 and Sr Competitors
• U16 Class Heats for top 50 U16 Competitors
• U14/U12 Class Heats for top 50 from combined qualifier – quarterfinal rounds only

Saturday 12/20 — Skate Mass Start Distance

• U18/20 Open class  Men and Women 7.5km  (3 laps)
• U16 Men and Women 5 km (2 laps)
• U14 Men and Women 3km (1 lap)
• U12 Men and Women 2km (1 lap shortened loop)
• U10/U8 Men and Women 1km (1 lap sprint loop)

Sunday 12/21 — Skate Relay 4×2.5km Mixed Gender

• 2 open classes (U16 and older, U16 and younger
• Unscored event
• $30 entry per participant – register through Zone 4, compile teams via link below
•  Team registration link: https://forms.gle/mR9Q7fr3T8CqtWAr6 – deadline 12/20 3 p.m.

Race Registration
Registration for all 3 days can be found at the Zone4 IMD opener page HERE.
Early entry deadline is Sunday, 12/14 at 10:00 p.m.

All competitors must have a current USSS license to participate in events 

Team Leaders Registration https://forms.gle/aeK49MRiELHEotou9 —TL’s please complete this registration to receive event information and updates

Coach registration (in zone4 event registration)—All coaches must have a current US Ski & Snowboard Coach License. Coaches must wear an official USSS Coach’s Bib in order to access the field of play areas, including the stadium and all courses. 

RELAY TEAM registration link: https://forms.gle/4AJ7Nmu6dFrzfjHt6 (DEADLINE: Saturday, December 20 at 3:00 p.m.)

Entry Fees:
Friday, 12/19 Classic Sprint
U16 and older classes – $45
U12/14 classes – $30

Saturday, 12/20
U16 and older classes – $45
U8-U14 classes – $30

Sunday, 12/21
U12 and older $30

Event Trail Fees
Training at Lake Creek is included in the competitor entry fee. Note that skiing elsewhere in the Wood River Valley requires purchase of a North Valley Trails Pass, available at Galena Lodge or BCRD.org for Non-Comp Days

Lake Creek Parking and Shuttle Details 

The Lake Creek Venue Parking Lot does not have the capacity to meet the needs of all athletes, volunteers, and spectators. Only team vehicles and volunteers in possession of an issued parking pass will be afforded parking access to the Lake Creek Parking Lot on race days.

A Race Day Shuttle will operate from the HULEN MEADOWS LOT located ½ mile south of Lake Creek for all non permit vehicles, race volunteers and spectators. The Shuttle will operate from 7.00am to 1 hour after the conclusion of each race. If you have a wax trailer, please contact Kelley Yeates to determine a parking arrangement: [email protected]

Volunteer Opportunities
All volunteers please register using the button below.
Volunteer questions? Please contact Daisy Fair, SVSEF XC Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected]