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Rocky Mountain Nordic Wax Policy, 2025/26

All RMN races will follow the wax protocol outlined below. 

2025–26 RMN Race Schedule 

  • WPCC JNQ: December 20–21 
  • SSCV JNQ: February 7–8 
  • AVSC JNQ: February 21–22 
  • Mike Elliott Youth Festival (hosted by Durango): February 21–March 1 

Note: The SOHO Super Qualifier, hosted by IMD, will follow the IMD 2025/26 Wax Policy. Please have HS8 liquid available for Super JNQ – due to the IMD policy. 

Policy Overview 

All RMN-sanctioned events will adhere to the RMN Wax Policy, which was developed with the following goals in mind: 

  • Create a simple and affordable glide wax policy that supports the growth of RMN skiing. ● Level the playing field for teams and individual athletes by minimizing wax-based performance advantages. 

To achieve these goals, the following rules will apply to all age categories and all RMN events. Waxing Guidelines

No restrictions on: 

  • Ski grind 
  • Structure 

Kick Wax: 

  • Only non-fluorinated kick wax may be used. 

Glide Wax Selection 

Race organizers will select glide wax from the approved product list below: 1. Swix High HS5, HS6, HS8 Hard Wax 

Organizers will announce the selected glide wax via email to all registered clubs no later than 12:00 p.m., three days prior to each race. 

  • Example: For Saturday/Sunday races, the wax call will be communicated by 12:00 p.m. Wednesday (for Saturday) and 12:00 p.m. Thursday (for Sunday). 

Wax Application Procedures 

Swix HS5, HS6, HS8 Hard Wax: 

  • May be applied by iron or roller. 
  • No time restrictions on how long wax remains on the ski base (e.g., travel waxing is permitted) as long as skis are stored at room temperature or lower (no hotboxing). ● Skis should be scraped and brushed; there are no restrictions on brush type. 

○ Brush is defined as having bristles 

  • No fleece/wool/felt allowable

Additional Guidelines: 

  • Reapplication of glide wax allowed between the qualifier and the quarterfinals on sprint days. No reapplication allowed once the quarterfinals have started.
  • If applying base waxes, only products approved under the RMN Wax Policy may be used. 

Enforcement and Disciplinary Actions 

TBD