Aroostook Cup Double-Header in Limestone and Stockholm

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 12:09pm

LIMESTONE AND STOCKHOLM – The cross-country skiers of Northern Maine were treated to a full weekend of racing fun with the C-Me Ski in Limestone on Saturday and the Karen Sprague Memorial in Stockholm on Sunday. Saturday’s classic race in Limestone was held at the Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge, while the Karen Sprague Memorial was held at the Snowy Mountain Trails behind Stockholm School. With skiers from the University of Maine Farmington, University of Maine Orono, and University of Maine Presque Isle in attendance, both races had great turnouts. 

The C-Me Ski took place on a 7 km course and participants had the option of doing one lap or three. With his win in the men’s 21 km, Joey Bard of UMPI earned 3 points for his home club Northern Skiers in Caribou. Seth Hubbard (10th Mountain) was second, and Finn Bondeson (also Northern Skiers) was third. Nordic Heritage Sport Club skier Lauren Jacobs won the women’s 21 km race. Katrina Howe and Patricia Hebert, both of 10th Mountain, were second and third, respectively.

The annual Valentine’s-themed Karen Sprague Memorial featured two different racing options, a sweetheart relay and a duathlon. Costumes were prevalent and smiles were plenty in the sweetheart relays, where participants were encouraged to tag their partner with a kiss. Racers were divided into age groups and each member of the two-person relay team skied two laps. Tom and Jim O’Meara won the kids race, while the team of Gentle Prescott and Kamran Hussain won the youth event. Danni Anderson and Erik Rupert took the win in the junior race. Justine Cyr and Fred Bailey won the adult race.

After the conclusion of the relays, 54 racers braved the cold again to compete in the 5 km duathlon. Racers skied one lap with classic equipment then came back to the stadium to switch into skate gear before skiing another lap. Duathlons provide another aspect of excitement for competitors and spectators because the clock is running the entire time. Joey Bard (Northern Skiers) took his second win of the weekend by edging out fellow UMPI skier Justin Fereshetian (Nordic Heritage). Austin Ross, also skiing for Nordic Heritage, was third in the men’s race. Lauren Jacobs was the women’s winner again, followed by Justine Cyr (10th Mountain) and Sarah Dominick (Snowy Mountain).

Nordic Heritage Sport Club of Presque Isle has taken the lead in the Aroostook Cup club standings. They currently hold a 13 point  lead over 10th Mountain Ski Club of Fort Kent. Northern Skiers of Caribou is in third. Results, updated points lists, and more can be found at www.goaroostookoutdoors.com. The next Aroostook Cup races will be the February Frolic double-header in Caribou on Sunday February 26th. 

Results and Points are Posted

Monday, February 13, 2012 - 8:55pm

Thanks to everyone that came out for a great weekend of community skiing.  Pictures can from the Karen Sprague Memorial can be seen on the MWSC facebook page, or by visiting www.mainewsc.org.  Results from both the C-ME Ski and Karen Sprague Memorial are posted, along with the most recent point standings.  Don't forget to make it to the February Frolic in Caribou on Feb 26th!

C-ME Ski Results & Points

Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 7:41am

Results from yesterday's C-ME Ski 21km classic race have been posted, along with unofficial points tabulations.  Check back for complete results and points after the weekend.  

Full Weekend Ahead

Friday, February 10, 2012 - 2:34pm

Warm days and cool nights have made for some fast skiing, and the trails everywhere are in excellent shape.  This weekend's Aroostook Cups have skiers visiting two wonderful trail systems.  Saturday's C-ME-Ski will once again be held at the Aroostook Wildlife Refuge in Limestone, and Sunday's Karen Sprague Memorial will bring enthusiasts the Snowy Mtn Trails in Stockholm.  Both days are sure to be full of fun, excitement, and quality skiing.  Grab a friend and join the fun.  See you on the trails!

Results Posted from the Frostbite

Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 11:05pm

Greetings skiers, the results from today's even in Fort Kent have been posted.  Unfortunately it will be a couple of days before the points are posted, as we need double check age categories of all the racers.  Regardless, thanks to all that helped host, and participate in an excellent day of skiing at 10th Mtn.  Thanks for your patience, and check back for points soon.