Gatineau Loppet hosts 2014 Canadian Long Distance Championship
By:  XC Ottawa   (2013/10/02)

Cross Country Canada and the Gatineau Loppet announce the 2014 Canadian Long Distance Championships

October 2, 2013

                                   

Cross Country Canada and the Gatineau Loppet announce the
2014 Canadian Long Distance Championships

Gatineau, October 3rd, 2013 - Set aside for a long time, the Canadian Long Distance Championships will be back in 2014, right here in our backyard! Cross Country Canada and the Gatineau Loppet are pleased to announce the introduction of the Canadian Long Distance Championships program. For the next two seasons this new title will be awarded at the Gatineau Loppet in mid-February.

The Canadian Long Distance Championships is being introduced for the serious skiers as a high profile mid-season event. The long term objective is to rotate the Championships between eastern and western Canada.

“We are fortunate to be able to partner with the Gatineau Loppet to introduce this exciting new event to our calendar”, commented Dave Dyer, CCC Director of Events.  “We are using the skate race for the Championships this season to balance the 50 km classic distance race at the Haywood Ski Nationals in Corner Brook.  We will alternate each season, using a point to point event for the Long Distance Championships.”  Results of skiers with a CCC or FIS license will be eligible for Canada Points.

Yan Michaud, President of the Gatineau Loppet, is very proud to hear that the local organisation will be hosting the National Loppet Championships for 2014 and 2015. “The quality of our event and members involvement has most likely been influential in this decision”.

The 36th Annual Gatineau Loppet will be held from February 14th to 16th, and will feature multiple ski distances for the entire family in both techniques (5, 16, 27 and 51km classic and 2, 10, 27 and 51 km freestyle). Online registration is now open and skiers have until October 31th, 2013 to enjoy the best price. Information and registration details can be found on the website of the Gatineau Loppet www.gatineauloppet.com.

Contact:
Dave Dyer Julie Dumoulin
Director of Events /Cross Country Canada Communication officer / Gatineau Loppet
613-445-3527 819-778-5014 ext. 26