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.
Official Event Wax Call HS8 for both days.
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
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
Events Schedule
IMD SUN VALLEY JNQ SERIES SCHEDULE
Monday, 2/17
Early Entry deadline 10:00pm
https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=37619
$10 late fee applied after this deadline
Wednesday, 2/19
Event wax call made and distributed to Team Leaders by 10 am
Late entry registration closes at 10pm – No entries after this deadline.
Friday, 2/21—Training Day
9:00 am: Race Course open for inspection. Lake Creek Cross Country Center
10:00am: Race office open. SVSEF Training Center at Lake Creek
12:00pm: Deadline for scratches
4:00pm: Race office closes, courses close
6:00pm: Virtual Team Leaders meeting—Zoom Link
Saturday, 2/22—Classic Sprint (Awards in stadium upon race completion)
7:30am Race Course Open
9:20am Course Closes
9:30am Qualifiers Begin, U18/20 Men first
11:30am U12 Men (8 in 1 heat) in qualifier bibs
11:35am U12 Women Heat (15 in 1 heat) in qualifier bibs
11:45am U14 Men heats every 2.5 mins un-timed
12:00pm U14 Women 5 heats every 2.5 mins un-timed
12:15-12:50pm Course Open
12:50pm Course Closes
1:00pm U18/20 Men Quarter Finals every 5 mins
1:00pm Q1
1:05pm Q2
1:10pm Q3
1:15pm Q4
1:20pm Q5
1:25pm: U18/20 Women Quarter Finals every 5 mins
1:25pm Q1
1:30pm Q2
1:35pm Q3
1:40pm Q4
1:45pm Q5
1:50pm U18/20 M Semi 1
1:55pm U18/20 M Semi 2
2:00pm U18/20 W Semi 1
2:05pm U18/20 W Semi 2
2:10pm U18/20 M Final
2:15pm U18/20 W Final
2:20-2:40pm Course Open – Awards
2:45pm U16 Men Quarter Finals every 5 mins
2:45pm Q1
2:50pm Q2
2:55pm Q3
3:00pm Q4
3:05pm Q5
3:10pm U16 Women Quarter Finals every 5 mins
3:10pm Q1
3:15pm Q2
3:20pm Q3
3:25pm Q4
3:30pm Q5
3:35pm U16 Men Semi 1
3:40pm U16 Men Semi 2
3:45pm U16 Women Semi 1
3:50pm U16 Women Semi 2
3:55pm U16 Men Final
4:00pm U16 Women Final
4:15pm Awards
Sunday, 2/23—Skate Mass Start (Awards in stadium upon race completion)
7:30am Course opens
8:00-9:00am Bib pick up in stadium
9:20am Course closes
9:30am U18/20 Women 10km
10:30am U18/20 Men 10km
11:15am U16 Women 7.5km
12:00pm U16 Men 7.5km
12:35pm U14 Women 3km
12:50pm U14 Men 3km
1:05pm U12 Women 2km
1:15pm U12 Men 2km
1:25pm U10/8 Women 1km
1:30pm U10/8 Men 1km
2:00pm IMD Team Naming at Lake Creek Training Center
Course Maps & Policies
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
Race Sponsors & Partners
Race Partners
Race Sponsors