Author: Jenny

Press release 15^th October 2020

VAL DI FIEMME: SKIRI TROPHY TO TAKE PLACE
GREEN LIGHT FROM GS CASTELLO FOR 23-24 JANUARY

38 years of history can’t be swept away, all hands on deck
The event will take place in compliance with anti-coronavirus protocols
Sciurus, Skiouros, Skiri – the evolution of the species
Young cross-country skiers will be the protagonists in Lago di Tesero 

As an African proverb has it: “The squirrel is small, but it is not the elephant’s slave”.
Sciurus is the Latin word for squirrel. It was borrowed from the Greek skiouros, which means “shadow-tailed”. What does this have to do with “Skiri”? Skiri means squirrel in the dialect spoken in Val di Fiemme, and “Skiri Trophy XCountry” – the famous youth cross-country skiing competition that has been held in Val di Fiemme for 38 years – was named after it.
This event seems to have survived the decimation of many sporting events due to the pandemic.
In fact, the organisers of the Skiri Trophy, with Nicoletta Nones at the helm of the organising committee, decided that the 38^th edition scheduled for 23 and 24 January will take place. It goes without saying that they will take all measures to limit the spread of the virus and maintain social distancing, in compliance with the protocols that will be in force at the time of the event.
Preparations have already started. It takes time to organise a great event, which over the years has been the first important event for many young talents from both Italy and abroad. The organising committee is aware that the next edition, scheduled for January 2021, will not be as traditional as in the past, but everyone is very determined not to cancel it.
The competitions will take place in Lago di Tesero, on the same courses that hosted the World Championships and that will host the Olympics in 2026. The partnership between G.S. Castello and Kinder will continue. In fact, the Skiri Trophy of Val di Fiemme has once again received the Kinder imprimatur, with the project “Joy of moving”.
In short, this appointment will keep thrilling many fans. A quote from a famous television series reads: “Squirrels are just rats with cuter outfits”. This is to say that the event was called Trofeo Topolino (Mickey Mouse trophy) in the past, while now it is dedicated to Skiri, the squirrel and official mascot of the World Championships held in Val di Fiemme.
As usual, there will be a CT race for the categories Baby, Cuccioli, Allievi and Ragazzi, as well as the race dedicated to older skiers – the “Revival”, an event for many cross-country skiers who have participated in Trofeo Topolino in the past and have some wonderful memories of Lago di Tesero.
Nicoletta Nones and her collaborators are monitoring the situation to host the event in compliance with any regulations. There could be some changes to the traditional format, but you can already mark the weekend of 23 and 24 January 2021 on your calendar!
Info: www.skiritrophy.com