Snow Farm near Wanaka hosts the Merino Muster cross country ski race on Saturday 3rd September. This is one of twenty in a global race series controlled by the Worldloppet Ski Federation, an international sports federation of cross-country skiing marathons.

Skiers from more than 20 nations will be competing at Snow Farm in 7km, 21km and 42km races and Merino Muster Ltd are offering all NZ school children the opportunity to show the rest of the world how good they are on cross country skis.

School children will receive free entry to the 7km race if they are currently in a ski programme or school ski programme at any ski field around the country. This is a great opportunity to try something new and compete alongside international athletes.

Students can enter online via the event website www.merinomuster.com and secure free entry by entering the promo code 'YOUTH' when prompted. Free entry is also possible on the day for qualifying students.

Parents with two or more children entered who may want to join them can talk to the Snow Farm about special day rates for themselves.

Organisers strongly recommend that all those entering head up to the Snow Farm to select and test their equipment well before race day. The resort's ski school can offer advice as required.

For more information:
Mary Lee
Merino Muster event coordinator
Phone: +64 (0)3 428 4268
Email: maryhlee@gmail.com
Merino Muster: merinomuster@gmail.com