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2018 US Cross Country Ski Championships 2018 U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships Jan. 3-8, 2018 Kincaid Park Anchorage, Alaska 2018 U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships The race is on U.S. Nationals highlight country's best cross-country skiers By MELISSA DeVAUGHN n the trails of Anchorage’s Kincaid Park, Olympians have been made. OWorld Cup champions have been groomed. Countless hours of training and nail-biting racing has happened on these corduroy-covered trails. It’s a place where dreams happen. That’s why the 2018 U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships are not to be missed. This massive event, set for Jan. 3-8, 2018, pits some of the nation’s top skiers against one another, not only for bragging rights, but also for a potential berth on the U.S. Olympic Ski Team that will compete in PyeongChang, South Korea, just a few weeks later. The dream is real. Just ask Holly Brooks, who competed in the same event when it was held at Kincaid in 2010, and skied her way onto the podium – and the U.S. Ski Team. That accomplishment led her on to a stellar career that included two Olympics and a first-ever U.S. Ski Team World Cup relay FLYING POINT PHOTOGRAPHY victory. U23 Kelsey Phinney charges into the lead during the classic sprint race during the 2017 U.S. “Last time this event was here I was rac- Cross Country Ski Championships, held at Soldier Hollow, in Utah. ing, and I credit the hometown advantage with making the Olympics, and essentially changing the trajectory of my life,” said Brooks, who has had the opportunity to utter those same words, along with many thank-yous, to the countless volunteers and experts who put on the races. This year, Brooks, who retired from racing in 2016, is helping to run the Award Ceremonies with her husband, Rob Whitney, during the races. The 2018 U.S. Cross Country National Ski Championships – or “Nationals,” as most people call them, includes four days of racing spread over the course of the week. Plan your calendars carefully for race days, ConocoPhillips U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships which include two sprint races in classic and freestyle; as well as a longer mass start classic January 3-8, 2018 race and interval start freestyle race. Skiers ranging from their mid-teens to masters will Schedule of events: On the Web January 3 – Freestyle Interval Start U.S. Cross Country Ski Team website: be there, competing not only for a podium Race www.usskiteam.com here, but also potentially earning team spots January 5 – Freestyle Sprint Race www.usnationals2018.com for Junior Nationals in the spring, and even January 7 – Classic Mass Start Race www.anchoragenordicski.com competitions abroad. January 8 – Classic Sprint Race Kincaid is no stranger to putting on Nationals, either. Joey Caterinichio, Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage president and chairman of the U.S. Nationals event, See Page 4, Nationals December 2017 • COAST • www.coast-magazine.com • 13 2018 U.S. National Cross Country Ski Championships 3 2018 U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships Welcome to Alaska Anchorage awaits Dear Participants, Dear Participants, Dear skiers and supporters, Dear Participants, elcomeWelcome to theto the 2018 2018 Nordic Nordic Nationals in lovely Anchorage,elcome to Kincaid Park! WNationalsAlaska. inF orlovely many, Anchorage, this competition will bring you a stepW closerAnchorage to is a winter city, Welcome to the 2018 NordicAlaska. Nationalsthe For 2018 inmany, lovely Winter Anchorage,this competitionOlympics. I commend the hard work andand greatwe know that fresh snow is a Alaska. For many, this competitionwill bring will you bring a step you closera step closerto the to2018 great excuse to get out and play. the 2018 Winter Olympics. I commendpersonal the hard sacrifice work and that great is required for athletic distinction and Winterexcellence. Olympics. I commend the hard Our skiers – from Junior Nordic personal sacrifice that is requiredwork andfor athleticgreat personal distinction sacrifice and that kids to Masters – are excited to excellence. is required for athletic distinction and share our trails with all of you. As you begin this week of competition, I offer my best wishes to all As you begin this week of competitionexcellence. , I offer my best wishes to all It will be great to watch North the participants, spectators, coaches,As youthe andbegin participants, supporters this week for of spectators,a competi - coaches, and supporters forAmerica’s a fastest skiers duke it out memorable and safe event.tion, May Ithe offermemorable spirit myof bestsportsmanship andwishes safe to beall event. theon May the spirit of sportsmanshipat the be2018 on U.S. Cross Country full display, as well as the skillsparticipants, of fulleach display,athlete spectators, that as has coaches,well qualified as andthe to skills of each athlete that has qualifiedSki Championships to in Anchorage, reach this spot. supporters for a memorable and safe before some of you compete at the event. Mayreach the this spirit spot of sportsmanship. XXIII Olympic Winter Games May you also enjoy some ofbe Alaska’ on full s magnificentdisplay, as well skiing as wonderlandthe skills of – each Kincaid athlete Park. that Known has quali for its- in South Korea or at the 2018 FIS spectacular grounds and asfied a convenient toMay reach yououtdoorthis spot.also recreation enjoy somelocale, this of venueAlaska’ parks ismagnificent the perfect skiingJunior/U23 wonderland World – ChampionshipsKincaid Park. Known for its choice for this distinguished event.Mayspectacular you also enjoy grounds some of Alaska’s and as magnificent a convenient skiing outdoor wonder- recreationin Switzerland. locale, this venue park is the perfect land – Kincaid Park. Known for its spectacular grounds and as a You have worked hard to prepare for these races, and I wish the Warm wishes to each of you as youchoice strive to for compete this distinguishedat your greatest level. event. convenient outdoor recreation locale, this venue is the perfect choice best of luck to each of you. And when the racing is done, please Sincerely, for this distinguished event. take time to relax and enjoy our local hospitality. Anchorage is a WarmWarm wishes wishes to each toof youeach as youof youstrive as to you compete strive at yourto compete great- atgreat your city greatest with the level. best snow-covered trails on the planet. Enjoy est level. your time here. Sincerely, Warm wishes and ski fast, Sincerely, Bill Walker Governor Bill Walker — Bill Walker — Ethan Berkowitz Governor Governor of Alaska Mayor of Anchorage Nationals, continued from Page 3 helped bring the races to Kincaid, back-to-back, in ing up to the event,” she said. “Also, local coaches know 2009 and 2010. which waxes run well at Kincaid, and athletes have the “We are a well-oiled machine running this,” Ca- independence and autonomy to do whatever is best for terinichio said – even more so now that Kincaid has their preparation and recovery. snow-making equipment that it lacked eight years “Perhaps my favorite part of racing at home was ben- ago. “There are new, improved courses, and snow- efiting from friends, family, and athletes that I coached making, and Anchorage rocks as a strong Nordic coming out to cheer for me,” she added. “At high stakes community.” races you are physically and mentally prepared to enter Caterinichio, who used to be Nordic director for the pain cave, but when you have a big cheering squad it the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association, said USSA somehow has the ability to help you find an additional likes to move the race locations around the country gear. The junior skiers that I coached at the time painted to keep it fair for athletes and allow for varying com- 5-foot tall ‘GO HOLLY’ letters that were staged at the petition venues. So, when the races come to Anchor- Holly Brooks top of the sledding hill all week. The support was amaz- age, she said it is a real advantage for local skiers. ing and gave me the extra boost that helped me make “There is a real home course advantage,” she said. “There’s less my first Olympic team.” travel so athletes can be rested, and staying at home vs. a hotel.” So, if you are skier, sports fan or just like to watch and appreciate Brooks said she is positive that competing at home in 2010 helped elite athletes at their best, come out to the 2018 U.S. Cross Country launch her success. Skiing, she said, is as much mental as physical, National Ski Championships and cheer them on. and when there are hordes of friends and family cheering you on, it “I think this is a really special Olympic cycle where Alaska stands helps you dig deep. to qualify more Alaskans for the Olympic Games than ever before,” “Home course advantage includes everything from not having to Brooks said. “If our skiers ski to their potential we could stand to travel over the holidays, sleeping in your own bed, eating your own send five to eight Alaskan skiers to represent our state and the U.S.A. food, and training on the courses in the months and weeks lead- on the big stage come February!” 4 2018 U.S. National Cross Country Ski Championships 14 • December 2017 • COAST • www.coast-magazine.com 2018 U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships Community effort The nation's best Dear U.S. Cross Country Ski Cham- e are thrilled to bring pionships Athletes, Wthe 2018 U.S. Cross s an athlete qualifying for the Country Ski Champion- AU.S. Cross Country Ski Champi- ships to Kincaid Park. Work- onships, you are one of the nation’s best ing together with the Nordic cross-country skiers.
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