Here are some info regarding X-C for the ABWG

http://www.2008albertawintergames.com/association.aspx

zone 2 AWG trials are going to be held on Dec 29th at the Nordic Centre. If the Dec 29th race is cancelled, then Jan 10th is the backup date. You have to do the trials to have a chance to participate at the ABWG.

Age Group(s)

Mini-midget 11-12 years of age – born in 1996 or 1997 (2 males, 2 females)
Midget: 13-14 years of age – born in 1994 or 1995 (3 males, 3 females)
Juvenile: 15-16 years of age – born in 1992 or 1993 (3 males, 3 females)

Event(s)
Day 1:Classic individual start Mini-midget 2,5 km, Midget: 3km & Juvenile: 5 km
Day 2: Sprint Skate (Knockout format) Mini-midget: 400 meters, Midget: 600 meters & Juvenile: 600 meters.
Day 3: Relay (Mixed technique) Mini-midget 4 X 2,5 km 2 females, 2 males. Midget: 3 X 3,0 km. Juvenile: 3 X 3,0 km.