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Eastern and Vermont Cup COVID-19 Contingencies

NENSA is moving ahead with Plan 1. Read the full event details in our Eastern Cup and VT Cup Primer.

Plan 1 – Individual start distance races and spreading out start times by age group to minimize the number of persons physically at the venue at any point in time following Covid guidelines and NECCP.  Competitors must complete an Event Health Screen form on Wednesday night by 5pm including temperature check.  Please note spectators will be limited (or restricted to their vehicles), there could be limited coach access to courses, there will be no indoor spaces provided by the venue, and bathrooms will be assigned by state. Volunteer and event staff will be reduced in number.  There will be no NENSA sanctioned mass start races or sprint heats this season.  We respectively ask that all persons at the venue must wear a face covering and cover their mouth and nose at all times except when exercising. Athletes must have their mask on in the start and finish areas and race with the mask on their person.

All potential EC and VT Cup racers must purchase their bib and chip rental for the whole season HERE and there will be no day-of race registration! Registration refunds will be offered until 5pm on the Friday before the event.   Results will only be published online and there will be no physical award ceremonies.  Events will be recorded at several locations to help facilitate spectating and provide coaches with footage for reviewing performances.

Plan 2 – Regional races within states in New England – states determine “Championship” Teams.  We recognize that the naming of the New England Junior National Team and regional ranking are major goals of many junior competitors.  Regardless of the shape our event seasons take, NENSA will make every effort to celebrate athletes and ensure continuity and incentive to all competitors.  It is important for all athletes, parents and coaches to understand that NENSA’s number one goal is to keep everyone safe and healthy while still offering competition to our members.

Plan 3 – Events will take place over a nine day period commencing on the original scheduled date for the event.  Competitors will register as normal and sign up for a time slot to visit the venue to complete their race.  Racers will wear their bib and use their own timing chips for identification.  Courses, including timing implements, will be maintained and marshaled by NENSA and timing staff throughout the period.  Results will be posted online and competitors will have 24 hours to file protests/corrections via email.  Competitors are strongly encouraged to wear fitness trackers to monitor their efforts and ensure all competitors have skied the correct course.

Updated 11/4/2020

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