The National Masters Championships and the 36th Annual North American VASA It's time to make plans to join PACCSA at the 2012 North American VASA. The VASA trail, located just outside of Traverse City, is Michigan's premier cross-country ski trail offering those of all abilities the opportunity to experience the ultimate in grooming technology amongst towering white pines and through the pristine serenity of the Pere' Marquette State forest of Northern Michigan. In February, 2012, the VASA trail will hold, in addition to the annual VASA races, the National Masters Championships, making for a very exciting weekend for skiers of all ages and abilities. The schedule is as follows: Saturday, February 11th, 2012 North American VASA 12km, 27km and 50km -- Freestyle and Classic 6km Freestyle (14-19 yrs only) Sunday, February 12th, 2012 Gran Travers' 16km and 6km Classic National Masters' Championship registration information: Race distances are specified for each age category. Team points and championships will only be recognized for those registering in the appropriate race distance for their age. Skiers may elect to enter a different race distance for their age, however, they will not be eligible for Masters' points and championships. Race distances and ages: Saturday 50k Freestyle - M0-M6 (25-59 years) and F0-F6 (25-29 years) 27k Freestyle - M7-M9 (60-74 years) and F7-F8 (60-69 years) 12k Freestyle - Men (75+) and Female (70+) Sunday 16k Classic - M0-M9 (25-74 years) and F0-F8 (25-69 years) 6k Classic - Men (75+) and Female (70+) Placement in waves is by race pace as determined by official times from designated AXCS races. A list of the designated races will by available on the online registration. Vasa Pasta Dinner: The VASA pasta dinner will be served at Timber Ridge from 5:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday as a benefit for local youth ski programs. Fresh pasta, a choice of sauces, bread, salad and beverages will be included for a reasonable "all-you-can-eat-carbo-load" price. Meal prices are $8 for adults and $4 for children. It will easily be the best deal in town! Packet Pick-Up: Packet Pick-Up will begin at noon on Friday, February 10th and run until 9:00 pm at the Timber Ridge Resort. Click here for a map to Timber Ridge. Late Registration: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am – 9:15 am at the Timber Ridge Resort Online Registration: To register online click here. Online registration will be closed at 6 PM on February 9th. Fees and cut-off dates for 2012 VASA:
Dates and Times (E.S.T.)	50k Race	27k Race	12k Race		6k Race
Before 11:59 pm Jan. 10th	$65.00	$55.00	$35.00		$15.00
Jan. 11th to 11:59 pm Feb. 5th	$70.00	$60.00	$35.00		$15.00
Feb. 6th to 6:00 pm Feb. 9th Online registration closes at 6:00 pm Feb. 9th	$80.00	$70.00	$35.00		$15.00
In-person registration Feb. 10-11th at Timber Ridge Resort	$85.00	$75.00	$35.00		$15.00
Fees and cut-off dates for 2012 Gran Travers:
Dates and Times (E.S.T.)	16k Race	6k Race
Before 6:00 pm Feb. 9th Online registration closes at 6:00 pm Feb. 9th	$30.00	$20.00 (Adults) $15.00 (14-19 yrs)
In-person registration Feb. 10-12th at Timber Ridge Resort	$40.00	$25.00 (Adults) $15.00 (14-19 yrs)