JOLIET NORDIC 12K & 4K CROSS COUNTRY SKI RACE
APPLICATION FORM
Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 9:30a.m. (12K & 4K)
2 pages - Mail back page 1 only. Keep page 2 for your own information
PRINT AND RETURN THIS PORTION
Name:_________________________________________Birthdate:______________  Age:________  Sex:_______

Address:____________________________________City:______________________ State:______ Zip:_________

Telephone:___________________________  eMail Address: ____________________________________

Emergency Contact______________________________  Emergency Phone Number_________________________

Race Entered:  __________ 12K Race            ____________ 4K Race   (Place and "X" in the proper blank)

# of Races Completed_______    Bib #_________      Amount Enclosed: ________________________

Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in this program you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries you and/or your child might sustain  arising form this program.  I know that Nordic skiing is an action sport carrying significant environmental conditions and risks which  independently or  in combinationwith my activities may cause property damage, severe or evn fatal injuries to me or others.
As a participant and/or a parent gurdian in the program, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, including death, damages or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with such programs.  I agree to waive and relinquish all claims I may have as a result of participating in the program against the Joliet Park District, Joliet Nordic Ski Club and its officers, agents, servents, and employees.  I do hereby fully release and discharge the Joliet Park District and the Joliet Nordic Ski Club and its officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims from injuries, including death, damage or loss which I may have or which may accrue to me on account of my participation in the program.  I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and defend the Joliet Park District, the Joliet Nordic Ski Club and its officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries, including death, damages, and losses sustained by me and arising out of, concerned with, or in any way associated with the activities of the program.

I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE PROGRAM DETAILS AND WAIVER AND RELEASE ALL CLAIMS.


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                      Participant Signature                                                                                                Date


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           Parent/Gaurdian Signature (if under 18 years of age)

                                                  12K Race Fee - $20
                                                  4K Junior Race Fee - $10.00
              
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date:                Sunday, February 10, 2008
Time:                9:30 a.m. (12K & 4K)
Place:               Woodruff Golf Course, Joliet, IL
For more information: Contact Bill Kozol at (815) 722-6076.  Race day call the clubhouse at (815) 741-7272.
Club Website: http://www.jolietnordicski.org This is race 1 of the Illinois Nordic Series

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:30 a.m.        12K  Adult Race, 4K Junior Race (Freestyle)
11:00 a.m.       Awards

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course will be groomed for both diagonal and skating if snow conditions allow.
The race will be over rolling terrain.  We will have a mass start.
The 12K race will be three laps.  The 4K race will be one lap

REGISTRATION
$20  Adults 12K and 4K  $10K Junior Race (14 and under)
Race day registration: Check in between 8 - 9 a.m.

Make checks payable to Joliet Nordic Ski Club
If registering by mail, postmark before February 4, 2008 and mail to:
Joliet Nordic Race, P.O. Box 858, Joliet, IL 60434

AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top three individuals in each class.  Skiers can earn points which will be used towards
the Illinois Nordic Series for overall age division champions.  Top 10 in each age division earn points.  You do not
have to be an Illinois resident to enter.  Male and female  classifications are as follows:
14 & Under              20 - 29                    40 - 44                    50 - 54        60 - 64      70 & Over
15 - 19                       30 - 39               45 - 49               55 - 59        65 - 69

SAFETY
The National ski Patrol will be on hand in the case of emergency.  Remember to dress appropriately.

RAFFLE
Please support our annual raffle.  
All donations are used to maintain our snow grooming equipment.
Various waxes from Dragon Wax and other ski related prizes will be also raffled.
(1) Raffle ticket will be included with your race registration.
Additional raffle tickets are available for $1.00 each.

DIRECTIONS
Coming from I-80, you want to use exit #137, Maple Street (Rte30), and go west. 
From Rte 30, turn north onto Gougar Road.  The golf course is about 1 mile up on the left-side of the road.

Coming from I-355, take the Route 6 exit west to Gougar Road.  Turn left on to Gougar.
The golf course is about 1 mile down on the right-hand side of the road.

There is a map available for downloading at: http://www.jolietnordicski.org

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The Joliet Nordic Ski Club is a Not-For-Profit organiozation that promotes crosscountry skiing in the Joliet area.  Proceeds from this race will be used to defray costs expended  on snow grooming equipment.  All trails are groomed at no charge to skiers by the
Joliet Nordic Ski Club.  Serving the Joliet area since 1989.