February 6, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce that 100+ teams have entered our inaugural international Fantasy FIS World Cup 2009 Contest and the contest standings following the World Cup held in Rybinsk, Russia this past weekend are now available. Our contest prize list has also been finalized and we’re pleased to welcome Sun Mountain Lodge, Louis Garneau Sports, Skigo, and Andy Newell’s X Ski Films on board.

Click here for the standings after Rybinsk.

There’s lots of racing still to come in the Veissmann FIS XC World Cup series, and the 2009 Liberec Nordic World Championships will add even more excitement as contest teams can earn Bonus Points in Liberec. Review the complete list of great prizes below and keep checking back after each World Cup to see who’s leading the contest and how you compare with contestants from around the world.

SkiTrax Fantasy Fantasy FIS World Cup 2009 Contest

1st Prize – Fischer 09/10 RCS Carbonlite Skate Skis, Bindings, RCS Vasa Poles (valued at $1,000 US)
2nd Prize – Rossignol X-ium WC Pursuit Skate Boots + One Way Diamond Storm Poles/Tubes (valued at $700 US)
3rd Prize – Sun Mountain Lodge – 3-night ski package for two (valued at $600 US)
4th prize – Salomon S-Lab Skate Pro 09/10 Boots (valued at $499 US)
5th prize – Louis Garneau ETS XC Clothing Package (value $400)
6th prize – Swix Digital T72 Iron (valued at $350 US)
7th prize – Bjorn Daehlie Fighter Ski Jacket/Pants (value $250 US)
8th prize – SkiGo Portable Wax Bench (valued at $200)
9th prize – Auclair Tabbed Moon Gloves (valued at $50)
10th prize – A Day in the Life DVD by X Ski Films/Andy Newell (value $25 US)

Good luck to all contestants and thanks to all of our great sponsors Fischer, Rossignol, Sun Mountain Lodge, Salomon, Louis Garneau, Swix, Bjorn Daehlie/Alpina, SkiGo, Auclair and X Ski Films/Andy Newell