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The following is being distributed at the request of Newfoundland and Labrador High School Athletic Federation: Provincial High School Cross Country Skiing Newfoundland's strange weather this winter has played havoc with the High School Athletic Federation's Cross Country Skiing Championships. The competition slated for this coming weekend is being hosted by Assumption High, Stephenville Crossing. Lack of snow has also had an effect on the number of competitors registered for the meet. Only 10 schools will be sending skiers to Stephenville Crossing. St. Stephen's High and Stephenville Integrated (Stephenville), Regina High and Herdman Collegiate (Corner Brook), St. Augustine's (Plum Point), Canon Richards High (Flower's Cove), Pearce Regional High (Burin Bay Arm), Clarenville Integrated, Smallwood Academy and Bayview Academy (Gambo) will send competitors to the event. A total of 71 skiers will be participating in the four divisions. The senior girls division is the largest with 29 skiers. Senior male and female and junior male and female will compete in both team and individual events. In the individual events, junior females will race over a 2.5 km course, junior boys and senior girls, a five km course and senior boys a seven km course. In the relay event, all divisions race a one km course except the junior girls which is .5 km. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded in the individual events. Team medals and the championship banner will be presented to the top team and Keyin Sportsmanship Awards will also be presented to one individual in each division. Contact: Susan Rose, (709) 729-2795. Convenor: Graham Oliver, (709) 646-2822 (school), (709) 646-5263 (Fax), (709) 643-5426 (home).
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