Sunshine, and temperatures in the 80's are forecast for the Willsboro area this week with the long range plan for Saturday's race expected to be partly cloudy and 73 degrees. "That's good news," says racer Jim Kobak. "Not too hot for the racers and not too cold for the trekkers and spectators."
Trekker, and Willsboro resident Dana Beck has been training on the course and reports that "recent rain has left a few spots muddy but, for the most part, the course in in great shape."
(SEE LONG RANGE FORECAST HERE)
The race and trek will go on as scheduled. However, certain events (Post-race party, awards presentation) will be moved indoors.
61 Participants will be enjoying the rustic beauty in cabins and along the shores of Long Pond.
Those who have registered for housing at Pok-O-MacCready will receive their cabin assignment, along with a housing policy letter, later on Monday.
A few (6-8) beds are still available. Housing costs $10 for one night, or $20 for 2-3 nights.
Please remember to bring your own towels and linens.
The famous Patch Sprint Expo and Pasta dinner will be held at Robinson Hall, Willsboro. Among this year's attractions are:
- Registration and T-Shirt pickup
_ The Peru Nordic Masters: The World's Most Notorious Nordic Ski Team
_ The 46 in a Day: Learn about this unique fund-raising challenge, scheduled for August
_ Golf Tournament Sign-up: Take part in Sunday's fun matches
_ Patch History: Pictures, Records and Results from Patch days of yore
_ 2007 News & Info.: Race roster; weekend schedule
_ Raffle Ticket Sales : Win the 50-50 (see more information, below)
_ Awards Table: Featuring trophies, ribbons, medals and Doc’s Cookies
_ Course Maps : With detailed directions. Don't get lost!
_ ADK Scholarship Foundation : Learn about our wonderful beneficiary
_ Clydesdale Weigh-In: Will take place, naturally, after dinner
_ Pok-O-MacCready Camps: With so many brand new entrants into this year's event, conditions are ripe for the recruitment of a new camper or two.
2007 registered racers and trekkers range in age from one to 75!
RACE NUMBERS: Are based on the most recent Patch Sprint placing. Consequently, Jason Fiegl will wear #1 for the third year in a row. Those who register after 6:00pm Tuesday, regardless of past finish, will be shifted to the end of the numerical order.
REGISTERED (as of 5/21)
TREKKER 32 VOLUNTEERS
OPEN MALE 19 15
KINDER SPRINT 15
MENS MASTERS 9 FRIENDS/DONORS/
OPEN FEMALE 7 GUESTS/CHAPERONES
CLYDESDALE 2 22
WOMENS MASTERS 2
This year's RAFFLE will be a mix of prizes, and a 50-50 cash award. Tickets will be on sale at the race expo, and throughout the weekend. The raffle will be held to further raise funds for the Adirondack Scholarship Foundation.
Patch Sprint officials were quick to note that: "The winner of the 50-50 will keep the cash, no exceptions. Neither the Patch Sprint, nor the Adirondack Scholarship Foundation will accept the winners share."
In past years, the 50-50 winner sometimes felt pressure to return the prize, following repeated shouts of "Give it back!"
RACERS.... TREKKERS... VOLUNTEERS.... FRIENDS.....
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
REGISTER FOR THE 2007 PATCH SPRINT