Press Release 4 January 2017

34th SKIRI TROPHY XCOUNTRY INCREASINGLY “SOCIAL”
EXCITING WEEKEND FOR YOUNG SKIERS

34th Skiri Trophy XCountry next 21st and 22nd of January in Lago di Tesero (Trentino region, Italy)
Prize drawing and race gadgets for “apprentice” XC skiers
Exciting programme and side events with the artist Pass Pass
Skiri Trophy XCountry on Facebook and Instagram

Registrations for the Skiri Trophy XCountry go on swimmingly, as highlighted by the organising committee of Gruppo Sportivo Castello chaired by Nicoletta Nones. The name change (from former Topolino Trophy) did not alter the passion and enthusiasm of young cross-country skiers that will come to Trentino region next 21st and 22nd of January to take part in this important international event. 
The number of participants already exceeds that of last year and G.S. Castello is making every effort to promote the event in order to bring as many young skiers as possible to the Cross country stadium of Lago di Tesero (Trentino region, Italy), an arena that has already hosted three Nordic ski world championships and will soon welcome the athletes taking part in the Tour de Ski and will therefore be a prestigious competing arena for young skiers participating in the Skiri Trophy XCountry. The organizing committee is ready to welcome participants with gifts and gadgets, such as stickers to be applied on the face representing the competitors’ nationality, and the new event logo, a small squirrel, as well as giant mascots that will entertain the public along the track. 
There will also be a prize drawing event with many beautiful prizes, such as a mountain bike, Salomon skis, poles, bags and jackets. 
Races will begin on Saturday 21st of January at 2:00 p.m. in Lago di Tesero, with a classic technique race for younger categories. At 3:30 p.m. the Skiri Trophy Revival will bring former competitors back to the track that made the event famous. Starting from 4:30 p.m. in Castello di Fiemme there will be entertainment activities and the opening ceremony with the parade of national teams, a torchlight procession with the local marching band, the greetings of authorities and fireworks to crown the event. At 8:30 p.m. it will be the turn of Gardaland’s artist Pass Pass with his exciting show at Cinema Teatro Comunale in Tesero. 
On Sunday 22nd of January, the XC stadium of Lago di Tesero will see the start of classic technique races for older categories and entertainment activities along the track. At 2:00 p.m. in Castello di Fiemme, the dancing school “Non solo danza” of Cavalese will involve all participants in the prize drawing event and at 3.00 there will be a prize-giving ceremony for the skiers who took part in the competition for the last eight years consecutively. Local radios are showing great interest and constantly broadcast the new race hymn, dedicated to the famous squirrel that is always present at sports events in Trentino. Skiri Trophy XCountry has a new website and is also present on Facebook and Instagram, with funny pictures and images of last years’ races. 
Info: www.skiritrophy.com