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2012 Braveheart Snowshoe Racing Series Information

Braveheart 2012 Results click here.

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The Braveheart Snowshoe Racing Series is returning for the 3nd annual year!

This year we will again base the series on race participation NOT race placement. 

Click on this link to go directly to info for the Braveheart Championship Race                                                  

 

It works as follows: 

First of all, There is NO fee to participate.                                                         

 

Runners must register for each race individually.  To participate in the series racers simply contact Dave Sykora at (snowshower58@gmail.com) with name, email address and phone number stating that you want to be in the series. 

Important: In order for the race to count you will be required to report your participation in each race to Dave within a week of completing the race. Only races completed will count.  You do not need to report place or time.  You only need to email Dave that you completed the race, mentioning the specific race and your class (see the 3 below).  

Only races that are part of the series will count. Participating races can be found on this “CuteMoose” web site on the “Snowshoe Event” page. (Bookmark http://www.cutemoose.net in your browser.)  Participating races are indicated by "Snowshoe Series" adjacent the races listed on the "Snowshoe Event” page. If there are multiple races for one event you may do any or all of them provided you complete each race entered. 

 

This year the series will have 3 race classifications (added “Classic” for 2012):

bulletOpen 
bulletMountaineering
bulletClassic

Open Class - The participant may wear any size and or style snowshoe as long as the snowshoe is no smaller than the minimum requirements of the United Stated Snowshoe Association (USSSA). See: http://snowshoeracing.com.  If you don't own a pair of snowshoes, contact Jim McDonell at jimmcdonell@comcast.net if you want to borrow a pair of Dion snowshoes to try or use at a race.  Jim has 10 pair of loaner snowshoes generously provided by Dion.

Mountaineering Class - Requires the participant to wear a 30 inch or larger snowshoe any construction plus 15lb pack (back or fanny) or weighted vest.

Note: There are race venues that have their own regulations for their Mountaineering race; i.e. Perkinstown, Badger State Games and Stomp the Swamp. It is recommended that you abide by these regulations. If you wish only to acquire points towards the Braveheart Series follow the series regulations, DO NOT enter the specific race venues Mountaineering class if you do not abide by their specific rules.... and PLEASE notify the venues race director of your intention before the start of the race. If, for example you use 30 inch snowshoes and the race rules require 48” do not enter their mountaineering class ...but you should email Dave after and mention the specific race completed and the class (mountaineering). 

Classic Class – Requires the participant to wear a wood frame snowshoe. The snowshoe can be any size and any decking material, but the snowshoe must have a wood frame.  You don't need a fancy pair of high-tech racing snowshoes to participate in this category!

Series Prizes:

There will be separate drawings for each or our three race classifications, so participants will be eligible more than one prize.  

Prizes will be awarded based on drawings held at the end of the season at the Lakewoods Hot Air Balloon Rally and Snowshoe Race near Cable, MN.  For every series race completed and reported to Dave Sykora the participant’s name will be entered into a drawing.  For example, if you enter and completed 2-Open Class races, 2-Mountaineering Class races and 1-Classic Class race you will be entered two times in the Open Class drawing, two times in the Mountaineering Class drawing and one time in the Classic Class drawing for a total of 5 entries.  

Prizes will include 3 pairs of Dion snowshoes, a $100 gift certificate for Wintergreen Northern Wear, a number of items from Silent Glide Canoe and Kayak and several pairs of winter socks from Thorlo. If you join the Upper Midwest Trail Runners your name will be entered an additional time (see their web site for info on becoming a member (http://www.umtr.net) and be certain to report this to Dave Sykora).  

A special award will be given to all participants who completed at least EIGHT series races. This special award will be awarded at the Lakewoods seasons end race or if not present at the UMTR fall festival.  Here are photos of the 2011 Awards:

 

                

 

Get ready for SNOW!!!! 

 

Braveheart 2011 Results click here.

Braveheart 2010 Results click here.

Announcing the first annual 2012
 
BRAVEHEART MIDWEST SNOWSHOE RACING CHAMPIONSHIP

Relive the fun and excitement of 2011... March 9-11, 2012 at Lakewoods Resort near Cable, WI.... (the same location as the 2011 National Snowshoe Championship).

Race with the Best of the Midwest and bring the family to enjoy a winter weekend together.  Special lodging rates if registered early.  Check out  http://www.lakewoodsresort.com/ for registration, updates and more information when available

Friday, March 9, 2012
6:30 AM & 3 PM Hot Air Balloon Rides for Charity.  
9 AM – 4 PM  Race Course Preview
4 PM – 7 PM Onsite Registration

5 PM– 7 PM Racers Reception at Lakewoods Lodge

Saturday March 10, 2012
6:30 AM & 3 PM Hot Air Balloon Rides for Charity.
8 AM Registration
Individual Events starting 9 AM and throughout the day
   5K and 10K Race events
   “Mountaineering” and relay races
  
  
  
  
  

Sunday March 11, 2012
Open Course for enjoyment
6:30 AM Hot Air Balloon Rides for Charity.

Register early for the big snowshoe Midwest Championship race and fun get-together in Cable, WI!

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