Canada's Premier Multi Sport Team Relay Event
Online Registration is now OPEN for 2014
Mount
Washington Alpine Resort
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Race Package Pickup
6 - 8 pm Saturday at the Native Sons Hall in Courtenay
Refreshments available 5 - 9 pm
Businesses interested in race sponsorship opportunities contact Liz Royer at publicity@snowtosurf.com
 Alpine Skiing
SPONSORED BY SKI & SURF SHOP
Start at designated area below Eagle Express Chairlift on Mount Washington (unload area of Whiskey Jack Chair). Skiers will run a set distance up the hill with ski boots on and then put on skis, thus causing a staggered start down the mountain. Approved C.S.A. helmets mandatory. (MUST BE A SKI HELMET, NO CYCLING OR OTHER HELMETS ALLOWED) Maximum ski length 215 cm. Helmets must be done up prior to commencing skiing portion. Failure to do up helmet properly will result in disqualification. TRADITIONAL NONMODIFIED ALPINE EQUIPMENT ONLY. No skiers will be allowed on lift without helmet.
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Snowshoeing
 SPONSORED BY TOURISM MOUNT WASHINGTON This is a newer leg for the event and is still in planning stages. Participants must wear a recognized, manufactured pair of snowshoes for the entire race.
Each snowshoe must meet the following size requirements:
Minimum Surface area = 120 sq in, which is 20" long x 7" wide.
No poles will be allowed. Approx distance 6-8 kms.
The start will be near the loading area of the Hawk Chairlift. Athletes will run a marked course approximately 3.5 kms to the Nordic Exchange.
 Nordic Skiing
SPONSORED BY COASTAL PHYSIO Skiers will follow a track set course approximately 7 km in length. In the event of snow shortages, the skier MUST be available to run a similar course.
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 Running
SPONSORED BY EXTREME RUNNERS There are two parts to the run leg. The run will be on road for approx 6 km and trails for approx 8.5 km. One person can do both legs, or it can be split so that first runner does the road portion and the second the off road section. In the event of high snow conditions, there will be no trails used.
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 Mountain Bike
SPONSORED BY TIMBER WEST The mountain bike leg is approximately 12 km.
The course starts out with 6 km of slightly downhill pavement - this is an active logging road so caution must be taken. Keep your head up!! The bridges can get slippery if it is raining.
After crossing the Puntledge river, turn right up the water pipeline. The pipeline will be on your right. This is a fast, slightly climbing, narrow trail. This is approx 2 km. When you reach the top of the diversion dam you will be directed to the left into the BC Hydro trails where you follow the black arrows and flagging tape all the way to the Fish and Game boat launch. This last part consists of forest trails and a short section (15 minutes) of single track. The very last part before you hit the fish and game area you will have to cross the comox logging road into the fish and game club. Riders are required to wear ASTM, ANSI or SNELL approved helmets, ride a mountain bike only and obey the rules of the road. The route will be flagged and is on logging roads and trails. Bike numbers (available at bike check) must be affixed to MTB.
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 Kayak
SPONSORED BY COMOX VALLEY KAYAKS LTD The kayak leg starts at the Courtenay Fish and Game club and finishes at the campground on the Cumberland side of Comox Lake. (about 5 km) Required gear includes a kayak, a 2-ended paddle and a PFD (Personal Flotation Device). Any questions should be addressed to the kayak leg chair: kayak@snowtosurf.com
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 Road Bike
SPONSORED BY VALHALLA PURE OUTFITTERS COURTENAY Riders are required to wear ASTM, ANSI or SNELL approved helmets and obey the rules of the road. The cycling route will follow paved roads and highways and is approximately 30 km. Bike numbers (available at cycle start) must be affixed to bike. Click Here for map of route
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 Canoe
(SPONSORED BY SUNWEST AUTO CENTRE) Two canoeists will travel in a canoe using single blade paddles and wearing D.O.T. approved life jackets (mandatory) from Courtenay Air Park to Comox Marina Park. Maximum 18’6” canoe length. Course is approximately 5 km.
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Team Categories
Please note that in all categories age is determined by 9 team members unless there are two runners on the team totalling 10. In that case the race age is determined by the 8 non-runners and the average age of the two runners.
Open
Minimum Age 14 years
Open Men - all racers male
Open Women - all racers female
Open Mixed - minimum 4 female racers
Masters
Minimum racer age 30, Minimum total age (all racers combined) 350 years
Masters Men - all racers male
Masters Women - all racers female
Masters Mixed - minimum 4 female racers
Grand Masters
Minimum racer age 40, Minimum total age (all racers combined) 425 years
Grand Masters Men - all racers male
Grand Masters Women - all racers female
Grand Masters Mixed - minimum 4 female racers
Great Grand Masters
Minimum racer age 55, Minimum total age (all racers combined) 500 years
Great Grand Masters Men - all racers male
Great Grand Masters Women - all racers female
Great Grand Masters Mixed - minimum 4 female racers
Military
All racers must belong to CF Regular or Reserve A, B, or C
Open - minimum racer age 19
Masters - minimum total racer age (all racers combined) 350 years
The Junior Event
Minimum racer age 14, maximum racer age 19 as of December 31, 2014
Junior Male - all racers male
Junior Female - all racers female
Junior Mixed - minimum 4 female racers
The total combined age of all racers must not exceed 165 years.
Missing Members
Minimum racer age 14
OPEN - minimum of four racers
The race is a relay competition with a wrist band being passed from team member to team member.
NOTE: The band must be visible at all times for course marshals recording team members passing through various checkpoints throughout the course. Failure to produce band during course of the race may result in team disqualification. Each team member will wear the team’s number. Failure to turn in wrist band at race finish will result in loss of complimentary beer tickets and possible disqualification.
All racers must meet minimum age requirement for their category by April 27, 2014.
The Comox Valley Snow to Surf Society reserves the right to make
changes to the course or the rules if deemed necessary. It is
the responsibility of all team members to familiarize themselves with
the race course and the rules.
Register Online and pay online to secure your spot in the
Royal LePage Comox Valley Snow to Surf! You may edit your team's info after registering your entry.
2014 Registration Fees:
Register Online and pay online to secure your spot in the Royal LePage Comox Valley Snow to Surf! You will be able to update your team's info after registering.
ADULT TEAMS (all racers min age 19 by April 27, 2014):
Entries received by Jan 18, 2014: $330.00 plus GST (space permitting)
Entries received by March 1, 2014: $430.00 plus GST (space permitting)
Entries after March 1, 2014: $530.00 plus GST (space permitting)
All entries are subject to an $18 admin fee.
JUNIOR TEAMS (all racers min age 14/max 18 by December 31, 2013):
Entries received for 2014: $325.00 plus GST (space permitting)
Registration is limited to first 175 teams for adult
categories, and the first 25 teams for the Junior categories,
first come first served. Registration is not complete until payment
is received.
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: 10 race shirts, 10 entries into Pre-Race Social,
10 complimentary beer tickets per adult team, 10 beverage tickets per
Junior team (at race finish). Please note that if your team has only one runner, you will have an extra t-shirt and beverage ticket.
All entries will be processed in a first-come, first-served basis. There are NO REFUNDS.
Phone: 250-898-0231
Royal LePage Snow to Surf Prizes and Awards are unique to the Comox Valley
and are not made public until the Awards Ceremony.
The Comox Valley Snow to Surf Society reserves the right to make
changes to the course or the rules if deemed necessary. It is
the responsibility of all team members to familiarize themselves with
the race course and the rules.
 
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