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Posted on March 5, 2008 - by Editor

World championship bronze for Maclean

By BRIAN MULHERIN
Daily News Staff Writer

A world championship medal is coming to Ludington.

Dave Maclean of Hamlin Township took a bronze medal at the Masters World Cup skiing championships in McCall, Idaho, Monday.

Maclean medalled in a 10-kilometer freestyle or skate race for skiers from age 45-49.

There were 42 other skiers in the race and they all started together.

“I got a good start, I was in probably fourth place at the start and shortly after the start a group of four of us kind of broke away from the rest of the group,” Maclean said. “For the last probably seven k, there were just four of us together in the lead who kind of took turns changing places until just before the finish and then it was kind of a sprint between the four people.”

Maclean finished 3.4 seconds behind winner Jen Francois Duchampt of France and 1.7 seconds behind Kent Murdoch of the U.S. Maclean’s time of 24.02 minutes was fast, but he said it’s difficult to figure out personal records in a sport with such variable conditions.

Maclean also raced in a 30k race Sunday and placed 13th.

Today he will race in a 4×5k relay, representing the United States with

three other skiers. He also will race in a 45k race on Friday, but prefers shorter races.

“The relay, it’s going to be a pretty tight group with the Russians, the Italians and the Americans,” Maclean said. “Especially the Russians. It should be a pretty exciting race. The 45k, I’m not real excited about. But the pressure’s kind of off. After the relay, I’m going to relax and have some more fun.”

The medal caps a remarkable season for Maclean, who has finished in the top five of most of his races and even won the VASA race in Traverse City Feb. 9.

“It feels great, it’s pretty exciting,” Maclean said. “There’s quite a few Michigan skiers out here, because as far as anybody can tell it’s the first medal that anyone from Michigan has won.”

- Reprinted from the Ludington Daily News 3/5/08 – Ludington, Michigan.


Posted on February 26, 2008 - by Editor

Masters World Cup ski event breaks registration records

McCall, Idaho— The Swiss-based World Masters Association announced today that its annual Masters World Cup event, sponsored by Blackhawk on the River and held in McCall, Idaho March 1-7, 2008, has more than doubled its average for registrations, breaking previous records with over 1,200 expected participants from across the globe. The Masters World Cup 2008 marks its first visit ever to the western United States, and returns to the United States for the first time in a decade (last U.S.-hosted event was Lake Placid, NY in 1998).

“We’re proud to host an event with such international presence here in Idaho’s backyard and are very excited to witness an unprecedented turnout for the World Masters Cup,” said Sima Muroff, principal of Blackhawk Partners, LLC, developer of Blackhawk on the River in McCall, Idaho. “We’ve always believed our local ski areas rival the best on the planet and clearly the word is out about the exhilarating skiing conditions in McCall, Idaho.”

Drawing an average of 1,000 competitors and up to an additional 1,000 spectators every year, the Masters World Cup travels to a different location and nation each year. Three individual races plus national team relays are held with skiers grouped in five year age/gender categories for all individual races. Skiers annually range in ability from former Olympic and World Championship medalists to beginner/intermediate masters with no competitive backgrounds.

Although a number of the early USA entries include likely medal-contenders, J.D. Downing, U.S.A. National Director to the World Masters Association, stresses that the vast majority of MWC2008 participants from North America will be average skiers simply taking advantage of a unique chance to ski in an international event on “home” snow.

“There are always a few former Olympians and ‘elite’ master skiers in the various age groups, but the overwhelming majority of folks at the Masters World Cup are people that have no interest in medals. They take part because the event is an incredibly fun opportunity to ski just with your 5-year age group peers in a serious of wave starts on courses perfectly designed for master skiers. There’s a week-long series of ceremonies, social gatherings, plus loads of non-racing kilometers of trails in the McCall area to enjoy on the ‘off’ days. The MWC2008 really is going to be the perfect ski vacation.”

Current registrations already have earned the MWC2008 the distinction of fielding the largest USA contingent ever to take part in a Masters World Cup. USA registration already spans more than 22 states with skiers ranging in age from the minimum 30 years to the first-ever USA skier in the M13 category — 90 years young! Beyond the strong USA turnout, an additional dozen nations have confirmed registrations.

For skiers interested in logging more kilometers than on race day, numerous nearby trail systems surround the McCall city center offering up to 100 kilometers of additional XC options within a 5-30 minute drive. The MWC2008 Organizing Committee will offer daily shuttles (separate fees may apply) to other ski locations for skiers without access to a vehicle while in McCall.

On March 4th –a day that is scheduled to be a hiatus in the competition—Blackhawk will host a “rest day” and open house for participants and spectators. The public is invited to enjoy 12 Kilometers of private Nordic trails located on Blackhawk property. Blackhawk will also be hosting a blog on their website (www.blackhawkontheriver.com) that will include an event “scrapbook.”

- Reprinted from The Idaho Statesman 2/26/08.


Posted on September 25, 2005 - by Editor

Blackhawk Becomes Title Sponsor of 2008 Masters World Cup Championships

McCall, Idaho–Blackhawk on the River is pleased to announce its title sponsorship of the 2008 Masters World Cup Championships in McCall. This event, which features 1,000 of the world’s most elite master cross-country skiers, is the second only to the Olympics as the largest Nordic event in the world. The host site in 2005 was Russia, Italy in 2006, and Finland in 2007.

“Blackhawk is thrilled to support this great event showcasing some of the world’s greatest Nordic talent,” said Rick Luna, CFO of Blackhawk LLC. “The secret is out. McCall is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The recognition this event will bring to this community for many years to come is immeasurable.”

Since taking over the Blackhawk development earlier this year, Blackhawk LLC has been looking for a key opportunity to thank the McCall community for its support. Because outdoor recreation is one of the hallmarks of Blackhawk on the River, the 2008 Masters World Cup Championships was a perfect fit.

In addition to the many amenities available at Blackhawk on the River, the developers also plan to offer groomed Nordic ski trails through the property during the winter months.

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