Old Duluth East Nordic

The 2006 Marshall Sprints will be held at the Marshall School in Duluth, Minnesota on Saturday, January 14, 2006. This is the third annual running of this exciting event. New for this year is an updated and unique format to guarantee all skiers at least two races for a total of up to 4 kilometers of racing. Also new this year is the sprint course location. All of the sprint racing will start and finish on the school football field. The new sprint course averages 15 feet wide, with some sections as wide as 24 feet. The course is safe, fast and exciting. It will be a true test of your skier's talent. Separate Jr. High 3 kilometer skate race. Date: Saturday, January 14, 2006 Time: 9:00 bib pick up and course inspection 11:00 Sprint Qualifier 12:30 pm 3 kilometer race and Jr. High 3k 2:00 pm Single elimination sprint heats Format: All skiers (except Jr. High) will ski a 1 kilometer qualifying sprint race on the sprint course. The top sixteen girls and top 16 boys will qualify for the single elimination sprint heats. All other skiers qualify for the 3 kilometer short course event. These skiers will start in groups of four based on sprint qualifying times. Fastest overall times will determine final 3 kilometer short course race placement. Awards: Awards to the top 10 boys and girls 3 kilometer race and Jr. High 3k race. Awards to the top 8 skiers in the single elimination sprint heats. Top 3 boys and top 3 girls in Sprints and 3 kilometer race will receive a Billboard Bag Ski Bag.