The Association was formed in February 1982, for the purpose of uniting all Masters cross-country skiers world-wide in whom the desire to excel still burns strongly. The Association provides a common international format for top competitive skiers, as well as for those who simply enjoy racing, regardless of the ranking.
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REPRESENTATION OF THE ASSOCIATION:
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The WMA functions with a President, three Vice-Presidents (one of whom is the Technical Co-ordinator), a Secretary/ Treasurer and one Director for each Nation joining the WMA.
Each member including all Honorary Presidents of the WMA have a vote in the Annual Meeting.
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AFFILIATION WITH FIS:
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The WMA functions with a President, three Vice-Presidents, a Secretary/ Treasurer and one Director for each Nation joining the WMA. Each member including all Honorary Presidents of the WMA have a vote in the Annual Meeting.
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THE OBJECTIVES ARE:
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To cooperate with the FIS and all National Skifederations.
To promote Masters XC-skiing world-wide.
To support the National Directors in organizing National Championships and International Masters Competitions.
To fully cooperate with the media and to look for the best possible information policy.
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MASTERS WORLD CUP:
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One Masters World Cup is held each year. The Masters World Cup is an unofficial World championship for veterans in XC-skiing.
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FURTHER REGULATIONS:
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AGE LIMIT:
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Masters racers must be over 30 years of age as of the prior December 31st.
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CLASSES:
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30 to 85 years, in 5-year-groups.
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TECHNIQUE:
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Classical or Free.
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DISTANCES:
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5, 10, 15, 30 and 45 km according to the age.
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RELAYS:
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Men: 4 x 5 km (2 x C + 2 x F),
Ladys: 4 x 5 km (2 x C + 2 x F)
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REQUIREMENTS TO THE COURSES:
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The difficulty requirements are set at approximate 50% of those laid down by the Rules for International Skiing Competitions-Cross-Country (ICR) issued by the International Skiing Federation (FIS).
No dangerous sections are allowed.
Further details are clarified in separate Racing Rules.
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Aktualisiert ( Donnerstag, den 10. Dezember 2009 um 17:19 Uhr )
