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
www.cccski.com www.gatineauloppet.com