Masters XC Update

This XC Masters update is provided by Australian World Masters Director Peter Lambert. If you wish to join the XC Masters mailing list for direct updates, please contact Peter via peterllambert@icloud.com.

16 October Masters XC Ski Update - Upcoming Deadlines, Rules, Race Orders and registrations

Masters Race Wear Deadline 1 November
If you are thinking about getting an Australian Masters race suit, warm up jacket, pants and/or puffy jacket, then please note the Podiumwear Australian Team Shopfront is now open for the European winter season.The Podiumwear Storefront is open until 1 November, for a ship-to-Australia date of 3-7 Dec. The “Thermal Hat” product is currently not on the website due to fabric sourcing issues. However, if you are interested in getting one, then please email Peter Lambert and he can include you in a bulk order. The hats will be delivered to Peter in time for me to take them to Europe in February.

Masters Discount XC Ski Gear Deadline 23 October and 3 November
For any equipment that will be shipped from Norway orders close Friday 23 October. Overseas orders will arrive in Australia in late November and be available for pickup in Wodonga or can be sent to you. For all Orders EX Stock (Subject to availability) in Australia orders close Monday 3 November. More information and the Information and Order Form available from peterllambert@icloud.com.

Rules Decided at Virtual World Masters Association (WMA) Meeting 4 October 2026. At this recent meeting of National Directors, the following was agreed for Tromsø (and subsequent competitions):

• • Pole lengths will be checked. Reference is made to the applicable FIS rules.
  • The use of skating skis in the MWC’s classic-technique (CT) competitions will not be permitted. According to the FIS rule, classic cross-country ski poles must not exceed 83% of the skier's total height while wearing boots
  • Fluorine Prohibited: No participant in a Masters World Cup may carry (or use) fluorine wax, as this is prohibited under FIS rules. The WMA will work with the Tromsø Ski club and the Norwegian Ski Association to explore ways of carrying out fluorine checks. The WMA’s competition rules will be amended accordingly.

Masters WC Tromsø - change of race order
Instead of Classic long distance on the last day of racing, Thursday 4 March, it will now be Freestyle long distance on the last day of racing. Classic long distance will be on Wednesday 3 March.

Masters WC Registrations
Registration for MWC Tromsø is open at MWC 2027 Registrations. Pre-registration for MWC 2028 Lahti, as part of the World Winter Masters Games, is available at WWMC 2028 Pre-Registration. Pre-registration = free, non-binding expression of interest. You get first to know, early-bird perks, discounts, and entry to their “gift-a-free entry” draw. And a secured spot in your desired sports if you claim it during the priority access period for registration. That’s a short period before registration opens for all. You will be informed by email including the pre-registrants link to registration.

Peter Lambert
Australian World Masters Director

Note: For Peter's 2025-2026 World Masters Association Australian Annual Report, follow this link on the WMA website.