US SuperTour
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| US SuperTour | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Cross-country skiing |
| Date | Northern wintertime season |
| Begins | November |
| Ends | March |
| Location | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2001 |
| Organised by | International Ski Federation |
| Website | usskiandsnowboard |
The US SuperTour is a series of cross-country skiing events arranged by the International Ski Federation (FIS).[1] It is one of the nine FIS Cross-Country Continental Cups, a second-level competition ranked below the Cross-Country World Cup. The US SuperTour is open for competitors from all nations, but are mainly a competition for skiers from the United States.
The US Super Tour has been held since the 2001 season, and has been a part of the Cross-Country Continental Cup since 2004.
In the end of certain periods, the overall leaders for both genders receive a place in the World Cup in the following period. The overall winners of the season receive a place in the World Cup in the beginning of the following season.
