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Bakke Cup returns to Leavenworth Ski Hill

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The 2019 Bakke Cup returns to the Leavenworth Ski Hill on March 2.

The Bakke Cup is a three-way race open to young skiers, ages 6-17. Ages will be broken into five divisions:U8 (6-7 years old), U10 (8-9 years old), U12 (10-11 years old), U14 (12-13 years old) and U18 (14-17 years old).The Bakke Cup is named for Kjell Bakke, a longtime supporter of the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club and youth programs. He is also a descendent of the builders of Bakke Hill in the 1920s. 

The first event is an alpine race, which takes place on a giant slalom course. Places will be determined based on a combined time for two runs.

The next event is the ski jump. Competitors will have two jumps, and distances will be combined for both. Competitors under 12 years will jump on the small hill, unless they have practiced on the big jump. Skiers ages 12 and over have the option to jump on the small or big hill.

The final event is the Nordic race, which is started in pursuit fashion based on the first two events and the athlete with the lowest score will start the Nordic race. Athletes who are only competing in the Nordic race will be started after the other competitors. Skiers ages 6-11 will race for one kilometer while 12 and older will compete in a 2k race.

Athletes will begin the race at the ski lodge, loops by the ski jump and the big tow, then return to the lodge. Racers in the 2k event will complete the loop twice.

The Alpine race will begin at 1 p.m. following a warm up at noon. The ski jump is scheduled at 2 p.m. and the Nordic Race will begin at 3 p.m.

The registration fee is $10 per person or $25 per family. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Junior Alpine Team. 

Athletes can register online before March 2. 

For more information about the event, contact alpinecoach@skileavenworth.com

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