XC IMD Sun Valley JNQ
The IMD Sun Valley JNQ, hosted by the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation is a 2-day race series that is part of the IMD Junior National Qualification Series. The weekend kicks off with a classic sprint race on Saturday, February 22 followed by a skate distance mass start race on Sunday, February 23. The races are open to Juniors ages U20 - U8. This will be the final race weekend in the IMD Junior National Qualification Series. The IMD Junior National Team will be named following the races on Sunday.
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Race Registration
Registration for both races can be found at the Zone 4 SV JNQ registration page. Skiers may enter any combination of events.
Entry Fees
- $45/ race U16, U18/U20
- $30/race U14 and under
- Registration closes Monday, February 17, 2025 at 10pm
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
Coaches Registration
ALL TEAM LEADERS and COACHES please complete online coaches registration to receive event information emails and updates.
All coaches must have a current US Ski & Snowboard Coach License. Foreign coaches must possess a coach license from their home nation governing body.
Coaches must wear an official USSS Coach’s Bib in order to access the field of play areas, including the stadium and all courses. Visiting European Foreign Coaches will be provided a temporary coaches access bib. Canada Coaches will wear their CCC Bibs
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 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 skiers, 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: kelley@svsef.org
Food
SVSEF ‘Yummy Shack’ will be an open onsite selling warm food, and other snacks. Cash/Check/Credit cards accepted
Volunteer Opportunities
All volunteers please register using the button below.
Volunteer questions? Please contact xcvolunteers@svsef.org
Race Contacts
Chief of Competition
Becky Flynn
bflynn@svsef.org
Event Director
Kelley Yeates
kelley@svsef.org
Chief of Course
Rick Kapala
rick@svsef.org
208.720.7981
Competition Timing Services
Zone4 Race Timing
Race Secretary
Susie Quesnel
xcrace@svsef.org
Volunteer Coordinator
Daisy Fair
xcvolunteers@svsef.org
Start List & Results
START LISTS
(link will be posted here)
RESULTS
(link will be posted here)
Events Schedule
IMD SUN VALLEY JNQ SERIES SCHEDULE
Friday, February 21, 2025
Training Skiing FREE at Lake Creek.
All other venues require trail pass
Courses Open for Inspection
9.00am-4:00pm—Race Office Open – Lake Creek Training Center
6:00pm—Team Leader’s Meeting – Lake Creek Training Center
Saturday, February 22, 2025
8:00am-9:00am—Bib PIck-Up – STADIUM
9:30am – 4pm—Classic Sprint
9:30am—Sprint Qualifier
Awards following completion of Age Class Heats
Sunday, February 23, 2025
8:00am-9:00am—Bib Pick-Up Open
9:30am— Skate Distance – Mass Start
Course Maps & Policies
COURSE MAPS
Coming soon.
STADIUM MAP
Coming soon.
OFFICIAL WAXING POLICY
In accordance with IMD – USSS National Waxing Policies, use of Flouro-carbonated waxes is NOT ALLOWED.
IMD Wax Policy
Spectator Guidelines
Spectators we encourage you to come out to support skiers in the 2025 IMD Sun Valley JNQ. We love spectators and we are grateful for your support and encouragement of the athletes. This section sets out the guidelines for spectators and some pro tips for best strategies to watch the races. The event web site includes a detailed schedule of events course maps and start lists for each day to help you plan your spectating strategy.
Guidelines:
- All parking is off site and involves a shuttle. The parking and shuttle plans are explained on the event website.
- Pro Tip: Allow extra time to account for parking and shuttle. It takes about 10 min to walk from the Lake Creek parking lot/bus drop off to the start and finish area.
- Spectators are not allowed to spectate on skis but must walk to all viewing areas.
- Pro Tip: Don’t bring skis to spectate–they only get in the way and again skiing on course is not allowed by anyone other than racers and credentialed coaches.
- Spectators are permitted to walk on the side of the trails to spectate but must keep well out of the way of skiers and avoid impacting the groomed part of the trail.Pro tip: Pay attention!!
- There will be course control volunteers on course. They are there to help ensure the safety of both spectators and skiers. Please thank them and follow all their instructions for spectating.
- There are a number of spectator control gates with course control monitors–please follow their instructions for crossing.
- There will be fencing at the bottom of hills or high traffic areas and spectators are required to stay behind the fence.
- In the stadium there are sections reserved for competitors, coaches and race officials only. Please respect these areas.
- No pets allowed please. Lake Creek Ski Trails are a No Dog Ski Area
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