INTRODUCTION

Masters cross-country skiing is for anyone aged 30 and over. Many different events, local, national and international, recognise masters categories, although different events may use different categories (five-yearly age groups in the World Championships, ten-yearly age groups in the British Championships, over-40s, over 60s, and so on).

The British Masters Cross-Country Ski Association (BMCCSA) was formed in 1986, initially to allow British skiers to take part in the annual Masters World Cup (effectively the Masters World Championships, see the link). Since then, the work of the BMCCSA has expanded to include organising roller ski racing and training events, providing advice (through its Newsletter) on skiing technique and fitness, and providing links to other clubs in Britain.

The BMCCSA is aimed predominantly at people wanting to race, but this covers anyone from complete beginner to potential World Champion. Most members come from Britain but membership is open to people from any other country. Although masters racing starts at 30 (or 40 in some events), membership is open to anyone of any age who has an interest in cross-country ski or roller ski racing.

Membership costs just £5 per year and this included three Newsletters per year, and if you want to race for Britain in the Masters World Championships, you need to be a BMCCSA member.

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