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Green light for Sprint World Cup Quebec Thursday 6 December 2012

Just a few days from now, all eyes will be on Parliament Hill in Quebec City, where the course is ready and waiting for the arrival of 150 or so athletes from all over the world for the premiere FIS Cross-Country World Cup event in the province of Quebec. Thousands of spectators are expected for this not-to-be-missed event, the first of its kind in an urban setting in the Americas. Set to the spectacular backdrop of one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, it will give visitors the chance to get up close and personal with the international stars! From 7 th -9th December, ski fans will have a rare opportunity to see the elite of the Cross- Country ski world, and even to be in the front row for the competitions. Better still, they can put their skis on and compete on the very same World Cup course as the athletes. The organizing committee could produce almost 10.000 m3 of snow in the past weeks thanks to cold temperatures. “Our team started to spread the snow in front of the Parliament last Saturday and will be working hard until the competition to make sure the course is in perfect condition. The Sprint Québec Village is also starting to be prepared and will be an awesome stop for families,” Marie-Michelle Gagné, LOC’s media relations manager said to FIS Cross-Country News. On Monday evening, Canada’s Cross-Country World Cup team landed in Quebec with Alex Harvey, , Ivan Babikov, Len Valjas, Chandra Crawford and Perianne Jones. The North American contingent will not miss USA’s defending Sprint World Cup winner Kikkan Randall who has entered the new season in great shape. The US quartet also made a record in history books as Brooks, Randall, Stephen and Diggins claimed third place in the relay in Gällivare. Spectators can also look forward to a variety of side events at Sprint Quebec Village. They can choose from Chocolate Milk Zone with comfy chairs, cool music, a warm and welcoming sports atmosphere, and—naturally—chocolate milk to in Cross-Country Skiing at Iniski with Rossignol. With a track designed especially for children, Rossignol specialists will be on hand to teach younger ones all about the Cross-Country Skiing. Competition Schedule Quebec City Friday, 7th December Ladies/Men Team Sprint F Finals 20:00h CET Saturday, 8th December

Ladies/Men Sprint F Finals 19:15h CET