Saturday January 28th, 2023
Nine Mile Forest Recreation Area
8704 Redbud Rd.
Wausau, WI 54401
Early Packet Pickup is available at nine mile Friday from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
Athlete Information:
Packet Pick Up & Bibs Starting at 8:00 am at Nine Mile and running all day long Saturday.
Entry Fees & Deadlines:
| Race | Mail/Fax by 1/15/23 | Online Until 1/15/23 | After 1/15/23 | On-Site |
| 4K M.S. (Age 9-13) | $15 | $13 | $22 | $32 |
| 7K H.S. (Age 13-19) | $15 | $13 | $22 | $32 |
| 10K (Age 13+) | $27 | $25 | $40 | $65 |
| 21K (Age 13+) | $37 | $35 | $55 | $75 |
| 43K (Age 18+) | $47 | $45 | $65 | $95 |
| 1-2K (Age 9 & Under) | Free! | |||
| Adaptive Events | $15 | $13 | $22 | $32 |
ANY race changes the day of events will be charged the difference between race fees plus a $5.00 change fee
Printable Registration Form and Athlete Waiver | School Registration Form
All athletes MUST sign the Badger State Games Athlete Waiver online during registration or on the printable registration forms at check-in. (Waivers are attached to the registration forms)
Divisions:
(Age determined as of first day of event)
Youth/High School Team:
9 & Under (1k or 2k) | Ages 9-11 (4K) | Ages 12-13 (4k)
Ages 13-16 (7K) High School | Ages 17-19 (7K) High School
Adult Races:
Ages 29 & Under | Ages 30-39 | Ages 40-49
Ages 50-59 | Ages 60-69 | Ages 70 & Over
Adaptive Divisions:
1K Adaptive
We are including adaptive races to the Nordic Skiing event. For more information and details please read: ADAPTIVE RULES
Rules:
USSA rules apply. For a complete set of rules, see the Games Nordic Skiing Rules.
Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Michigan Upper Peninsula residents are eligible to compete in the Nordic events.
Format:
Freestyle and Classic races.
Chip timed racing events.
All races are a single loop on moderate rolling terrain appropriate for all ability levels
(except the 43k Freestyle which will be 2 loops over a 21.5k/20k course).
Course groomed with a minimum of two lanes for Classical events; single track and skating area for Freestyle events.
Average course width is 16 feet.
Fluids available on course. Food and electrolytes available on course for the 43k freestyle.
SCHEDULE
9:00am 7k Classic Boys
9:05am 7k Classic Girls
9:15am 4k Classic All
9:30am 10k Classic All
9:45am 21-43k Classic
10:15am 43k "A" Freestyle
10:25am 43k "B" Freestyle
10:45am 21k Freestyle
11:00am 1k Adaptive
12:45pm 7k Freestyle Boys
12:50pm 7k Freestyle Girls
1:15pm 4k Freestyle
1:30pm 3k Adaptive
1:40pm 10k Freestyle
1:50pm 1-2k Kids
Nine Mile County Forest Ski Trails: Map
Spectator Information:
For those that want to cheer on our athletes and to see them bring home the gold here are a few tips:
Best place to view the event & how much you can see: You can see the start and finish of each race and halfway of the longer race (43K).
Seating Available or bring your own chairs: No seating available bring your own chairs. There is seating inside the heated chalet.
Admission Fee: No admission fee.
Concessions: Will be available
Carry-ins allowed (food &/or drink):
Merchandise:
Are Signs or Noise makers allowed: Bells are encouraged.
Other Information: Age determined as of first day of event.
Links:
Wausau Nordic Ski Club
USSA (US Ski and Snowboard Association)
USCSA (US Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association)
American Birkebeiner
Results:
2020 Results
2019 Event was Cancelled due to weather
2018 Results:
2017 Results:
2016 Event was Cancelled due to weather.
2015 Results
Questions:
Sport Specific Questions: Contact Event Director: John Burke. Phone 715-218-7883
Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Badger State Games office at 715-355-8788 or info@badgerstategames.org
