Ski Cross Country 2014-15

SKI

Cross Country A PUBLICATION OF CROSS COUNTRY BC

2014/15 $4.95

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 1

14-08-13 11:04 AM

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 2 CKAM1935_2015_MastersXCountry_MagAd_Outlines.indd 1

14-08-13 11:04 AM 2014-07-10 10:52 AM

2 AM

SKI

Cross Country THE BC GUIDE TO CROSS COUNTRY SKIING 2014-15

FEATURES

22

First Tracks 5 BC's Largest Cross Country Ski Club 6 Why it is Important to be a Good Sport 10 The Waxing Scene 11 Teck Skier Development Program 13 Fernie 20

PROGRAMS

34

Athletes at the Top 22 Coaching Program 26 Kid’s Programs 40 Racing Rocks! 41 Officials Program 42 Teck BC Cup Series 43

42

REFERENCE CCBC Member Club Directory 30 Competition Schedule 34 CCBC Bulletin Board 44 For the Record 46 Front Cover Photo: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 3

3

Photos T/B: C. Manhard; J. Rohde; D. St. Jacques

14-08-13 11:04 AM

SKI Cross Country

is a publication of Cross Country BC the provincial sport organization for cross-country skiing in British Columbia.

MARCH 2013Aximmor pordium furbem essed rei forum terudes s

Cross Country BC Mission Statement To develop and maintain support structures for the delivery of cross-country ski programs (recreational through to competitive) to a broad cross section of the community.

To achieve international competitive excellence by the establishment and maintenance of programs and activities that support an integrated athlete development system up to the National Ski Team level.

CCBC OFFICE 106-3003 30th Street Vernon, BC V1T 9J5 Phone: (250) 545-9600 Email: office@crosscountrybc.ca Website: www.crosscountrybc.ca MARCH 2013

SKI Cross Country 2014 PRINTED IN CANADA BY HEMLOCK PRINTING INC.

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 4

14-08-13 11:04 AM

First Tracks Midgets Invited to Gather at Mt. Washington Why not go skiing on an Island in the Pacific?

Vancouver Island that is, home of the Strathcona Nordic Ski Club and site of the 2015 Teck BC Midget Championships.

The Strathcona Nordics are a full service cross country ski club based at Mount Washington Alpine Resort in the Comox Valley. Despite being off on the periphery, there is a thriving cross country community here where we enjoy skiing on some of the deepest snow packs in world while only a stones throw away from ocean beaches and the green fields of the valley. Named after BC's first Provincial Park through which many of our 55km of groomed trails wind, our club has close to 500 members and a successful and growing LTAD-aligned athlete development program. After many years of visiting other clubs/ski areas across the province, we wish very much to return the hospitality when we host the Midget Championships.

Therefore, the Strathcona Nordics cordially invite Midget skiers from across the Province to jump on the boat and gather at Mount Washington on February 7 & 8, 2015 for an exciting and, we hope, unforgettable event.

The event is conveniently scheduled on Family Day Weekend to provide an extra day for family travel and coast sight-seeing. We have put together a full package of information to assist with travel and accommodation planning and that can be found on our website at www. strathconanordics.com. We look forward to welcoming you and showing you how skiing on a Pacific Island is done!

Len Apedaile, Strathcona Nordic Ski Club Skiing and Archeology Today it is easy to think of cross-country skiing as a sport, but historically it was an important means of transportation and an aid to herding and winter hunting. Below is a quote from the Holmenkollen Ski Museum webpage regarding the archeological evidence for skiing.

The secrets of the marsh. Over 200 prehistoric skis have been uncovered. These findings Photo: N. Manhard, 100 Mile Nordics

►

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 5

Frozen Thunder, Canmore, AB Photo: C. Manhard, CVTC

have all taken place in Norway, Sweden, Finland or Russia. Nearly all were uncovered quite by chance in marshy areas. The world’s oldest ski was found in Russia and is around 8,000 years old. However, the oldest ski ever found in Norway is ‘Drevjaskia’, which is 5,200 years old.

How can we tell how old skis are? Skis are dated by using the radiological C14 dating method. This method is unique for dating organic material. Ski findings in Norway are dated at the National Laboratory for C14 Dating in Trondheim. Previously, pollen analyses had been the most common method of dating skis. However, this method proved to be unreliable. The ‘Øvrebø ski’ from the county of Vest-Agder had long been regarded as Norway’s oldest ski. The C14 method has shown that it is, in fact, from the 1500s.

Museum website: http://www.holmenkollen.com/eng/The-Ski-Museum/Skiing-history The Ancient Art of Skiing: A Chinese or a Norwegian Invention?

There seems to be some dispute as to whether skiing originated in Norway, Russia, or China. Current archeological evidence might point to Russia, petroglyphs to Norway, and ancient historical records to China. You can read a discussion of historical evidence at: http://www.ultimatehistoryproject.com/ history-of-skiing.html.

In the video "Altai Skiers 2009" you can see skiers in northwestern China using wooden skis and a single, wooden pole to travel around. These skiers remind us of the figures in the petroglyphs and archeological finds from across China, Russia, and Norway. To view the video visit: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=aufGVEMbYEI.

Kalvträskskidan is 5200 years old, the oldest ski found in Sweden.

5

14-08-13 11:04 AM

BC'S LARGEST CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB Host for the Cross Country Events at the 2015 Canada Winter Games

CALEDONIA NORDIC SKI CLUB

The front cover, the photos on these pages and elsewhere in this publication show us a busy club in action.

Location: Prince George, BC Club Venue: Otway Nordic Centre Ski Trails: 55 km groomed trails; 5 km lit trails; K-9 trails; ski playground

Venue Upgrades To prepare for the 2015 Canada Winter Games the club has undertaken a major upgrading of its facilities. To view photos of the construction, visit the Cross Country BC website at: http://crosscountrybc.ca/2015-canada-winter-games.

Facilities: daylodge (4500 sf); heated washrooms; rental shop; wax facilities, various other buildings Membership: 1873, largest cross country ski club in Western Canada

According to Cross Country Canada's Race Director, Dave Dyer, the quality of facilities and trails now available at Otway as a result of volunteer efforts and investment by public and private supporters over the past three years is second to none in Canada and would make many World Cup sites envious.

Ski S’Kool Program: 2443 student visits SDP (Bunnyrabbit, Jackrabbit, Track Attack): 252, largest in BC 2014 National Championships: two medalists (gold and silver) Website: http://caledonianordic.com/

Photos pages 6-7: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 6

6

14-08-13 11:04 AM

Canada Winter Games First established in 1967 (Canada's Centennial year) under the Games motto ‘Unity through Sport’, the Canada Winter Games is Canada’s largest multi-sport competition for young athletes.

The Canada Games, a celebration of youth, sport, culture and community, are the product of ongoing collaboration between the Government of Canada, provincial/territorial governments, host municipalities, the private sector and the Canada Games Council.

The 2015 Canada Winter Games will be held in Prince George, BC. Both the cross country ski events (including the para-nordic events) and biathlon events will be hosted by the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club at their Otway ski facility.

These Games will be the largest multi-sport and cultural event to ever be held in Prince George and northern British Columbia. It will also be the first time the Canada Winter Games is held in BC. Athletes from ten provinces and three territories will compete in 19 sports, and the event is forecasted to generate an economic impact of $70 - $90 million. To visit the 2015 CWG Host Website go to: http:// www.canadagames2015.ca/

7

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 7

14-08-13 11:04 AM

Photo t/c pg 8 - B. Bailey; other photos pages 8-9 - C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 8

8

14-08-13 11:04 AM

9

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 9

14-08-13 11:05 AM

Why it is Important to be a Good Sport

Photo: S. Newton, Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

learn to listen to your coach so that you can improve your technique, so that you go harder, or the importance of the pre-race talk where you are told where the best places are to go as hard as you can.

By Nelson Luxmoore (age 11),Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

Being a good sport means being nice to your competitors.

Why is it important to be good to your competitors? Well, for one reason, so that they are nice to you. That’s called the Golden Rule. If you want to be treated well, you have to treat others the way you want to be treated. Imagine if you win a race, and beat someone you have always been trying to beat, and then they are really upset at you. You would feel upset and their bad sportsmanship would make you feel like you didn’t win anything at all. Your competitors are your friends, or hopefully people who will become your friends.

Good sportsmanship means having a personal goal that has nothing to do with other people, because you can’t control other people. A goal might be to have good technique in the race, going as hard as you can, or beating your time from a previous race.

It’s ok to feel frustrated or down about your result, but you must still be a good sport by not showing your feelings.

Instead you must high five, shake hands, or congratulate the efforts of your competitors. If you are a good sport you can be resilient, learn from your race and try your best in the next race. If you stay down about one race, you won’t do as well as you could in the next race. This means being reiliant.

If you are being a bad sport, race officials and volunteers might not want to give their time at an event where an athlete isn’t being nice and appreciating their work. People watching bad sportsmanship will think you aren’t a very nice person. They wouldn’t want to help you, get to know you, or maybe even not want to cheer for you.

Being a good sport and being resilient are close to the same thing. Being resilient means to bounce back after something not going the way you want it to go. It means still having a good attitude no matter what. When you look back on a race weekend, you most likely don’t remember your exact result, but you remember how much fun you had.

A loss, or a poor result should makes you try harder. If you have poor sportsmanship you might sulk or blame others. If you do that, you are not showing respect for them and how well they did. A bad result can help you learn. You might

10

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 10

14-08-13 11:05 AM

The Waxing Scene

Photo: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

Fire and Heat. Wax remover is also a flammable substance, and it is often applied to shop towels that are near to heat sources such as irons, heat guns and propane heating elements. Shop towels have been known to catch on fire, so it is important to be vigilant and ensure that wax remover and shop towels are kept separate from heat sources. In addition a clean and tidy workspace with only those tools and waxes that are necessary will help prevent unwanted accidents.

Safety Considerations When Waxing Ventilation Protection. The fumes generated from heating wax, especially fluorocarbon powders, are harmful to the lungs if inhaled - especially if the exposure is repeated and prolonged. Unfortunately this level of exposure to wax fumes is part of a coach’s job description. An effective way to mitigate this risk is to place a mechanical barrier between the fumes and the lungs. When working with heated waxes, a coach should at all times wear a ventilator mask that filters the organic vapors and dusts. (Note: the filter cartages should be replaced every year).

Water and Electricity. Waxing inherently occurs in the presence of snow and ice which will often form pools of water around wax benches. At the same time waxing requires the use of electrical sources to power tools and irons, and extension cords frequently run through both snow and water. It is therefore important to use cords that are heavy duty and durable, with a thick rubber coating, in order to prevent electrical shocks or shorts. Frayed cords are simply not safe in a wax room environment and should not be used. Power bars, if used should be kept off the ground and attached to the bench. Always check the powerbar sockets for snow and debris first, before plugging in a cord.

Waxing should occur in a well-ventilated area. If appropriate ventilation is not available, then it is recommended that the waxing takes place outdoors.

It is also important to educate athletes on the potential risks associated with wax rooms.

Skin Protection. Wax removers are often a mixed concoction of aromatic hydrocarbons and petroleum distillates, neither of which are particularly beneficial to human health. To minimize exposure to this substance the user should wear protective latex gloves (or a non-allergenic equivalent). This step is also recommended when handling fluoro powders.

Source: NCCP CCI Advanced (T2T) Reference Material (cross-country skiing)

11

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 11

14-08-13 11:05 AM

Waxing for Spring Skiing Waxing for classic skiing is rarely simple in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, and it gets even more gnarly when the heat of the spring sun hits the snow. ‘Hairies’ or ‘rub’ skis do not perform to their full potential on glazed, icy tracks so the dread-wax ‘klister’ becomes the tool of choice.

Putting klister on the skis (or taking it off) will never be a pleasant experience, but here are some tips for making it a bit more bearable.

How do I prepare my skis?

It is always best to start with a freshly cleaned ski: no remnants of old grip wax. First, abrade the grip zone of your ski with 100-grit sandpaper. Next select a suitable ‘base klister’ and 'working' klister.

What should I use to apply the klister?

Although the klister package may indicate otherwise, the base of your hand or your thumb are your tools of choice for spreading this type of wax. To use this method of application the klister should be warm, so it is best to do it in a warm room or, if you are out in the cold, to use a heat gun or torch to soften it.

Apply your base klister first, then apply your working klister. It is best to let the ski 'rest' a bit between layers so they don't mix together.

Try to keep the klister out of the groove and off the sidewalls (thin layers!).

Can I ski on my skis right away?

It is best to let the klister cool for a few minutes before you ski on it. To do this, put your skis in the shade or next to the snow to harden the wax.

Can I just leave the klister on all summer? If not... what is the best way to get it off my skis but not all over my house?

The klister fairy does not exist, so if you leave the wax on all summer you'll still need to clean it off come winter. The best way to remove it is to use a metal putty knife to scrape it off. Follow this up with wax remover and a scrubby pad to knock loose the remaining wax. Finally, wipe the entire mess off the ski with a shop towel. To finish up - glide wax, scrape, brush and re-sand the grip zone. Then you will be ready for your next expedition.

Graham Maclean, CVTC Assistant Coach/Wax Technician

CVTC/BCST: National Championships

12

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 12

Photos: D. St. Jacques (top two); C. Alder (3rd from top); S. Woodman (bottom)

14-08-13 11:05 AM

Teck Skier Development Program Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD) is a catalyst for change and improvement that can help our sport achieve its goals of fostering both life-long participation and international excellence.

Within the LTAD framework, the Learning to Train (L2T) and Training to Train (T2T) stages of development are identified as the most important stages of athletic preparation. In recognition of this, in 2012 Cross Country BC launched a new athlete development initiative – the Skier Development Program sponsored by Teck, a diversified resource company based in British Columbia.

The Teck Skier Development Program targets skiers 9-14 years of age, and combines developmental camps and races with a focus on regional activity that is both affordable and accessible. The two years of the new program were an unprecedented success, with a record number of young skiers participating in both camps and races (see below).

Cross Country BC wishes to thank Teck and the many volunteers who made these developmental opportunities possible. For more information about the program, visit: http://crosscountrybc.ca/dbfiles/506.pdf.

Camp Report •

There were a total of 12 Teck Regional Camps last season

•

Camps were held in all four zones

•

There were 503 participants in the camps

•

Male/female ratio: 263/240

•

36 communities were represented

•

Target age range: 9 to 14 years of age

sponsored events last season

Competition Report •

There were a total of 4759 race starts in Teck-

•

Teck Kootenay Cup Series club aggregate winner: Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club (Rossland)

•

Male/female ratio: 2453/2306

•

38 communities were represented - from Kitimat to Fernie, and Revelstoke to Campbell River

•

1728 of these race starts were in Teck Regional Cup competitions

•

Male/female ratio for Regional Cup competitions: 917/811

•

Target age range for Regional Cup competitions: 9 to 14 years of age

•

Teck Northern Cup Series aggregate winner: Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club (Smithers)

Photo: M. Thomas, Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

•

•

Teck Coast Cup Series club aggregate winner: Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club (Vancouver)

Teck Okanagan Cup Series aggregate winner: Larch Hills Nordic Society (Salmon Arm)

13

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 13

14-08-13 11:05 AM

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 14

14-08-13 11:05 AM

A Focus on Excellence A Commitment to the Future Supporting B.C.’s young athletes Teck is proud to be the title sponsor of Cross Country B.C.’s skier development program. Through our partnership with Cross Country B.C., we are supporting excellence in sport and providing youth with experiences that will help prepare them for the future.

For more information, go to www.crosscountrybc.ca

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 15

14-08-13 11:05 AM

Photo: R. Ostby, Larch Hills Nordic Society

Teck Regional Camp Program The Teck Regional Camp Program is an integral part of a progressive provincial athlete development system. It targets athletes 9 to 14 years of age, and provides an affordable, accessible step into Cross Country BC's Provincial Camp Program. Camps help skiers learn ski related technical skills, teamwork, self reliance and good eating habits. They motivate, promote friendships, influence lifestyle choices and provide positive exposure to activities that encourage physical fitness.

For more information contact the CCBC Office at (250) 545-9600 or adcoord@crosscountrybc.ca.

Region: Coast

Region: Northern BC

May 2-5 Teck Regional Spring Camp Mt Washington, BC

Head Coach: Dave Battison Contact: battison.dj@gmail.com

Oct 3-5 Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp

Prince George, BC

Head Coach: Chris Manhard (CVTC) Contact: programadmin@caledonianordic.com

Sept 12-14 Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp Mt Washington, BC

Head Coach: Andrea Stapff

Assistant Coach: Maria Lundgren (CVTC) Contact: andrea.stapff@gmail.com

Nov 28-30 Teck Regional Snow Camp Smithers, BC

Head Coach: Chris Werrell Contact: coach@bvnordic.ca

Region: Kootenay

Sept 19-21 Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp Whistler, BC

Head Coach: Jake Weaver

Assistant Coach: Maria Lundgren (CVTC) Contact: biweaver@shaw.ca

Sept 26-28 Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp Kimberley, BC

Head Coach: Paul Freeze Assistant Coach: Graham Maclean (CVTC) Contact: oldsquidge@yahoo.ca

July 13-18 Teck Regional Summer Camp Princeton, BC

Head Coach: Jessica Heyes Assistant Coach: Graham Maclean (CVTC) Contact: jheyes@live.com

Nov 28-30 Teck Regional Snow Camp TBD, BC

Head Coach: Dudley Coulter Contact: adcoord@crosscountrybc.ca

Region: Okanagan

Dec 13-15 Teck Regional Snow Camp Whistler, BC

Head Coach: Maria Lundgren (CVTC) Contact: maria@cvtc.ca Dec 27-30 Teck Regional Snow Camp Mt Washington, BC

Head Coach: Andrea Stapff

Assistant Coach: Chris Manhard (CVTC) Contact: andrea.stapff@gmail.com

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 16

Oct 3-5 Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp Vernon, BC

Head Coach: Adam Elliot Contact: coachadam@telemarkracers

16

Nov 21-23 Teck Regional Snow Camp Vernon, BC

Head Coach: Adam Elliot Contact: coachadam@telemarkracers

14-08-13 11:05 AM

Teck Regional Cup Series

Photo: D. St. Jacques

The Teck Regional Cup Series offers affordable, accessible competitive opportunities for developing athletes. All Regional Cup races offer age-appropriate categories for children 14 years of age and younger, and most offer the full spectrum of categories for skiers of all ages. For more information contact the race organizers listed below, or the CCBC Office at (250) 545-9600; office@crosscountrybc.ca.

Coast Cup Series

Kootenay Cup Series

Nov 30 Teck Coast Cup # 1 Dec 6 Teck Kootenay Cup #1 Callaghan Valley, BC

Golden, BC

Dirk Rohde - (604) 942-6410; info@hollyburnxc.ca

Troy Hudson - (250) 439-7203; goldenights@uniserve.com Dec 14 Teck Kootenay Cup #2 Jan 17 Teck Coast Cup #2

Rossland, BC Callaghan Valley, BC

Ian Sibbald - (250) 362-2130; isibbald@telus.net

Suki Cheyne - (604) 906-0232; admin@whistlernordics.com Jan 31 Teck Kootenay Cup #3 & 4 Jan 18 Teck Coast Cup #3 -Feb 1 Invermere, BC

Callaghan Valley

Lyle Wilson - (250) 342-6516; info@gmail.com

Delores Franz Los - (604) 894-6182; dfflos@hotmail.com Feb 14 Teck Kootenay Cup #5 & 6 -15 Kimberley, BC Mar 7-8 Teck Coast Cup #4 & 5

Bill Green - (250) 427-5554; wggreen6@gmail.com

Coast Cup Series Finale Mt Washington, BC Mar 1 Teck Kootenay Cup #7

Val Whotton - (250) 890-0504; vwotton@shaw.ca

Kootenay Cup Series Finale

Nelson, BC

Kaj Gyr - (250) 352-4662; kajgyr@telus.net

Okanagan Cup Series

Northern Cup Series

Dec 6-7 Teck Okanagan Cup #1 & 2 Vernon, BC Jan 11 Teck Northern Cup #1

Bruce Cummings - bruce_cummings@telus.net Smithers, BC

Sue Pearce (250) 877-3609; suzannelynnpearce@gmail.com Dec 27 Teck Okanagan Cup #3 & 4

Jan 31 Teck Northern Cup #2 -28 Salmon Arm, BC

Kitimat, BC

Alan Corbett - (250) 833-0247; asakacorbett@hotmail.com

Travis Carter - (250) 635-6435; aidanfam@telus.net Jan 10 Teck Okanagan Cup #5 Feb 1 Teck Northern Cup #3

Kamloops, BC Burns Lake, BC

Natalie Manhard - (250) 320-0486; nmanhard@shaw.ca Alison Patch - (250) 695-6340; ominecaraces@gmail.com Jan 31 -Feb 1

Teck Okanagan Cup #6 & 7 Feb 14 Teck Northern Cup #4 Okanagan Cup Series Finale

Northern Cup Series Finale Penticton, BC Vanderhoof, BC Jerome Jang - (250) 494-1972; jerome.jang@gmail.com

Wanda Nemethy - (250) 567-5324; bwruntwo@telus.net

17

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 17

14-08-13 11:05 AM

Teck BC Midget Championships

February 7-8, 2015 Mt Washington Resort, Nordic Area (near Courtenay, BC) Hosted by the Strathcona Nordics

The Strathcona Nordic Ski Club is pleased to host a memorable and enjoyable weekend of cross country ski competition and fun on beautiful Vancouver Island!

• Enjoy a relaxing 1.5 hour cruise from Vancouver to Nanaimo en route to the event!

• Take part in two action-packed days of classic, relay, and free sprint races in the beautiful nordic area of Mt Washington Resort!

• Enjoy a friendly, fun-filled, fully-catered banquet!

• Seize the holiday Monday, Family Day, for sightseeing, beach-combing, and travel!

Visit StrathconaNordics.com for details, including travel tips!

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 18

14-08-13 11:05 AM

Photo: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 19

14-08-13 11:51 AM

Fernie Fernie, BC is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, in a valley that seems to have a micro-climate favourable to long winters and big snowfalls. The town is most well-known for alpine skiing, but the Fernie Nordic Society has been working steadily over the past seven years to establish cross-country skiing as another high-octane (in a lung-burning kind of way!) sport in Fernie. The 2013/2014 winter was precedent setting for the club, and things are looking great for the season ahead.

point of nordic skiing in Fernie. And so began the process of identifying suitable locations in the valley that would have the terrain, aspect and accessibility to host our new nordic centre. After a couple of years of volunteer-led fundraising and relationship building with landowners, a location for what would become the ‘Elk Valley Nordic Centre’ was established.

The Fernie Nordic Society was established in 2006, with 2007 marking the first year of grooming and programming.

During that inaugural winter, the club maintained trails at the Fernie Golf and Country Club, and provided lessons for ten enthusiastic Fernie kids. It didn’t take long for the enthusiasm to spread, and within two years, we were facilitating lessons for over 20 kids. Interest was growing around cross-country skiing in the community, and the club was starting to investigate opportunities to develop a ‘homebase’ – a nordic centre that could become the focal

Photos: H. Georgi, Fernie Nordic Society

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 20

In February 2013, the Fernie Nordic Society issued a Request for Proposals to identify a qualified trail designer.

This process allowed us to find Reidar Zapf-Gilje, an experienced and passionate cross-country skier who designed the Legacy Trails at Callaghan Valley, among about a dozen other well-known nordic centres. With Reidar’s design as our blueprint, we broke ground on the

20

14-08-13 11:05 AM

new trail system in the Fall of 2013 and were set to open an initial 3.5 kilometers for the 2013/2014 season.

We kicked off our hallmark winter season with a fundraiser and celebration featuring Olympian Beckie Scott. “Dare to Dream” was the title of our event, appropriate to mark the nordic centre dream that had become a reality. The weekend coincided with our first Skills Development Program, which would break our record for participants at 84 kids. Beckie attended the first lesson (forced inside due to extreme cold), providing every child with the opportunity to hold her Olympic gold and silver medals. There was no better way to start off the season than to meet and be inspired by one of Canada’s greatest athletes.

In preparation for another great season, construction of ‘phase 2’ of the Elk Valley Nordic Centre has begun, and we expect to open an additional 5 kilometers by winter 2014/2015. We continue to recruit and train coaches (currently a fleet of 16 dedicated coaches and numerous parent volunteers), and intend to continue the growth and development of our race team, the Fernie Nordic Racers.

It has been an exciting year to say the least, and we look forward to what the future holds for cross-country skiing in Fernie. To stay up to date on the progress of our trail development, events and activities, check out www. fernienordic.com.

The new Elk Valley Nordic Centre in Fernie combined with the groomed XC trails at Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie Golf & Country Club and Island Lake Lodge make for the perfect Nordic Ski Vacation.

Book your stay today!

ExploreFernie.com 21

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 21

Photos: J. Hide (top 3), H. Georgi (bottom), Fernie Nordic Society

14-08-13 11:05 AM

ATHLETES AT THE TOP

The National Scene

A STEP UP At the start of this year I made the decision to join a training centre, specifically, the Callaghan Valley Training Centre (CVTC) in Whistler, BC. I previously skied and trained at Nakkertok, one of the biggest and best clubs in Canada. Now that I am training with CVTC, I am frequently asked what are the differences between training at a club level and at a training centre.

Nakkertok has the good fortune of having very knowledgeable coaches and support staff. The training at Nakkertok was similar to a training centre in many respects. The intervals, the gym workouts and the total number of hours have all changed slightly but are not dramatically different. There is no secret answer to making you fast that they only tell you at a training centre. In the end, there is no shortcut to success – it requires putting in time and effort.

CALLAGHAN VALLEY TRAINING CENTRE NEWS Two bursaries of $4000 each will be offered annually to junior BC athletes attending the Callaghan Valley Training Centre (one male, one female). One bursary will recognize Gary Murdoch’s contribution to cross country skiing and the other will recognize Dave Battison’s contribution to cross country skiing The intent of this initiative is to both encourage postsecondary athletes who aspire to international excellence to pursue the high performance stream and recognize coaches that have made a significant contribution to high performance cross country skiing in British Columbia.This new program will come into effect for the 2015-16 ski season.

Gary Murdoch (Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club, Smithers) was a club founder and Jackrabbit coach who later established a junior racing program and coached his club/team to be the top ranked club at the National Championships in 1993, 1994 and 1995.

Dave Battison (Strathcona Nordic Ski Club, Mt. Washington) had a long and successful coaching career including his role as head coach of the successful Strathcona junior racing team. In addition Dave was a committed NCCP Facilitator and mentor to developing coaches for which he was recognized nationally by the Coaching Association of Canada with a ‘NCCP National Coaching - Coach Developer Award’.

So then what’s different about being at a training centre? Well, as any coach will tell you, it’s not solely about the number of hours that you put in but also the quality of those hours that counts. The quality of hours as well as the opportunities and support provided at a training centre are where I have noticed the biggest differences. When you’re at a training centre there is a level of focus and seriousness during workouts that is unmatched at the club level. Everyone is there for one reason and that is to improve his/her ability to cross country ski at a high level. Having a smaller team than my club means that my coach can really focus and monitor me during workouts and make sure that I am getting the maximum benefit from each workout.

The other major difference is the opportunities and support that are provided to us. The resources at a training centre means that they can provide us with virtually anything we might need as it relates to our training. Anything from massages, to sports psychologists, to wax and equipment support and so many other things that you always have available to you.

I find that living with your teammates also makes me more likely to do the little things that can make big differences. If I see one of my housemates (who is also a teammate and competitor) stretching, going to bed early or going over to the gym for a recovery bath, I am more inclined to do the same than I might be otherwise. This makes it very easy to complete all those small tasks that you might not necessarily see the advantage right away of doing.

So while there is no secret that they are going to tell you when you get to a training centre there are definitely advantages. And looking back now after six months, I would definitely say that it has been worth it to move to a training centre. When you get to a high level where everyone is doing similar training it is the advantages that a training centre can offer you that can really make the difference. by: Colin Foley

22

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 22

2014 National Championships: Team Sprint ► Photos on pages 24-25: S. Woodman, Hollyburn CC Ski Club

14-08-13 11:05 AM

BC SKI TEAM Alexander Corbett Larch Hills Alexander McDonald Overlander Alysson Marshall Larch Hills Andrew Nash Larch Hills Annika Richardson Hollyburn Avalon Wasteneys Strathcona Cam Fitzmaurice Hollyburn David Walker Telemark Eliza-Jane Kitchen Hollyburn Erica Kreitz Caledonia Gareth Williams Telemark Geoffrey Richards Black Jack Hannah Mehain Sovereign Lake Katie Weaver Hollyburn Martin Schrama Whistler Nordic Seth van Varseveld Larch Hills

BC DEVELOPMENT SQUAD Anna Goodwin Daniel Merlo Emily Handford Emma Smedley Hamish Woods Jenna Sim Kaia Andal Kayden Sim Kellen Viznaugh Kieran Lumb Madeleine Ertel Matan Guttmann Michaela McLean Michelle Metza Rachel May Ruby Melhuizen Sage Bialuski Tallon Noble Travis Pete

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 23

Hollyburn Black Jack Hollyburn Sovereign Lake Bulkley Valley Hollyburn Caledonia Hollyburn Larch Hill Hollyburn Telemark Hollyburn Black Jack Sovereign Lake Larch Hills Hollyburn Caledonia Strathcona Bulkley Valley

14-08-13 11:06 AM

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 24

14-08-13 11:06 AM

Photo: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 25

14-08-13 11:06 AM

COACHING PROGRAM

Photos: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 26

14-08-13 11:06 AM

COACHING PROGRAM MANDATORY QUALIFICATION

(2) deliver a well-rounded sport program with an emphasis on skill development to children nine to 12 years of age (the “Learning to Train” stage of development).

Standards for Cross-Country Skiing Did you know that coaches are required to have minimum training in order to supervise, instruct or coach ski activities for children under the age of 16 years? If an individual is teaching someone to ski, they must have this training. If an individual is just helping the group (serving hot chocolate, following behind the last skier in the group as they ski around a trail, helping to put on gloves and skis), they do not require minimum training.

The L2T (Dryland) Workshop is the third step in the NCCP progression. Coaches are taught about developmental age, physical literacy, team building, athletic components (aerobic fitness, speed, etc.), nutrition, how to design their own sport program, adventure-based activities (yearround), roller-skiing and planning a practice.

NCCP Intro to Community Coaching Workshop

The L2T (On-Snow) Workshop is the second half of the L2T program and the fourth step in the NCCP progression.

This workshop is designed to train coaches on team management, supporting athletes at a competition, teaching and learning, equipment selection, ski preparation and how to effectively teach ski technique.

Prerequisite: Community Coach ‘trained’.

The “ICC” Workshop is designed to provide parents and other beginner coaches with basic information and a feeling of confidence as they begin their role as a coach. It teaches coaches how to deliver a series of age-appropriate skill development sessions under the supervision of more experienced coaches. The orientation is to skiers of all age groups with an emphasis on working with children under six years of age (“Active Start” stage of athlete development). Coaches are taught basic coaching skills, how to teach the fundamentals of technique, growth and development considerations, how to create a motivating learning environment, and how to set up a ski playground.

It is entry level, and there are no prerequisites except enthusiasm and the minimum age requirement of 14 years.

Prerequisite: L2T (Dryland) Workshop.

16 hours / workshop. The workshop fee is $100.00.

NCCP CCI Advanced (T2T) Workshops The CCI Advanced program provides tools and develops skills that a coach can use to (1) teach athletes how to build an aerobic base, speed and strength and further develop and consolidate sport specific skills as appropriate for their developmental age, and (2) design and deliver an annual sport program that takes into consideration optimal trainability and the maturity/readiness (physical, mental, cognitive and emotional maturity) of individual athletes 12 to 16 years of age (the “Training to Train” stage of development).

10 hours. The workshop fee is $80.00.

NCCP Community Coaching Workshop The “CC” Workshop is the second step in the NCCP coach education program. It provides essential training for coaches delivering effective skill development programs for children six to nine years of age (the “FUNdamentals” stage of skier development). This program is designed to train coaches to teach children technical skills, select games that reinforce the technical skill being taught, design and lead on-snow sessions, select and prepare equipment for young children, and make learning FUN. This workshop includes on-snow sessions. Successful completion of the ICC Workshop, enthusiasm and a minimum age of 14 years are the only prerequisites.

The T2T (Dryland) Workshop is the fifth step in the NCCP progression. Coaches are taught about growth and maturation, energy systems, training intensities, monitoring and recovery, strength, speed, flexibility, roller-skiing and other dryland ski simulation techniques, exercise performance and health, etc.

Prerequisite: CCI trained.

The T2T (On-Snow) Workshop is the second half of the CCI Advanced program and the sixth step in the NCCP progression. It is designed to train coaches to develop an effective competition plan for a team, prepare for a competition, support athletes at a competition, teach basic mental skills, refine all ski techniques, test and prepare skis, and make ethical decisions.

16 hours. The workshop fee is $100.00.

NCCP CCI (L2T) Workshops The CCI program develops skills and provides tools that a coach can use to (1) create a fun, team oriented environment that will motivate children to achieve their personal goals in sport and develop a lifelong interest in the fitness and health benefits of cross-country skiing, and

Prerequisite: T2T (Dryland) Workshop.

27

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 27

16 hours / workshop. The workshop fee is $125.00

14-08-13 11:06 AM

Cross Country BC Contact List

COACHING PROGRAM NATIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (NCCP)

Board of Directors

INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY COACHING WORKSHOPS

Chairperson & Officials Chair: Mark Richards (250) 362-9595 markrichards58@gmail.com

Apr 4-5 Sept 26-27 Oct 3-4 Oct 3-4 Oct 3-4 Oct 3-4 Oct 4-5 Oct 17-18 Oct 17-18 Oct 24-25 Oct 31-Nov 1 Nov 1-2 Nov 7-8 Nov 14-15 Nov 15-16 Nov 21-22 Nov 21-22 Nov 29-30

Prince George Prince George Kelowna Kimberley Salmon Arm Whistler Quesnel Golden Houston Smithers Sun Peaks Invermere Vancouver Vancouver Castlegar 100 Mile House Courtenay Kaslo

Cynthia Andal Cynthia Andal Deren Sentesy Thom Tarte Marie Peterson Suki Cheyne Peter van Leusden Troy Hudson Jaime Yeomans Leigh-Ann Fenwick Phil Youwe Cam Gilles Mark Johnson Mark Johnson Ann Quarterman Barb Matfin Andrea Stapff Andy LeCouffe

(250) 613-0025 (250) 613-0025 (250) 979-8005 (250) 427-4415 (250) 830-0200 (604) 906-0232 (250) 992-7206 (250) 344-7489 (250) 845-3035 (250) 877-2102 (250) 578-7734 (250) 342-9605 (778) 999-2102 (778) 999-2102 (250) 362-5956 (250) 395-2099 (250) 914-2201 (250) 353-2049

COMMUNITY COACHING WORKSHOPS Nov 21-23 Nov 21-23 Nov 28-30 Nov 28-30 Nov 28-30 Nov 28-30 Nov 28-30 Nov 28-30 Nov 28-30 Nov 28-30 Dec 5-7 Dec 5-7 Dec 5-7 Dec 12-14 Dec 12-14 Jan 2-4 Jan 9-11 Jan 16-17

Sun Peaks Vancouver Castlegar Whistler Kelowna Prince George Kimberley Vancouver Smithers Houston Salmon Arm Invermere 100 Mile House Golden Courtenay Prince George Kaslo Quesnel

Phil Youwe Mark Johnson Ann Quarterman Suki Cheyne Deren Sentesy Cynthia Andal Thom Tarte Mark Johnson Leigh-Ann Fenwick Jaime Yeomans Marie Peterson Cam Gilles Barb Matfin Troy Hudson Andrea Stapff Cynthia Andal Andy LeCouffe Peter van Leusden

(250) 578-7734 (778) 999-2102 (250) 362-5956 (604) 906-0232 (604) 979-8005 (250) 613-0025 (250) 427-4415 (778) 999-2102 (250) 877-2102 (250) 845-3035 (250) 830-0200 (250) 342-9605 (250) 395-2099 (250) 344-7489 (250) 914-2201 (250) 613-0025 (250) 353-2049 (250) 992-7206

LEARNING TO TRAIN (DRYLAND) WORKSHOPS June 13-15 Sept 5-7 Sept 12-14 Oct 17-19 Oct 31-Nov 2 Nov 14-16

Fernie Kamloops Quesnel Vancouver Prince George Courtenay

Verna Wagner Verna Wagner Maria Lundgren Maria Lundgren Maria Lundgren Maria Lundgren

(250) 545-9600 (250) 545-9600 (604) 906-1081 (604) 906-1081 (604) 906-1081 (604) 906-1081

LEARNING TO TRAIN (ON-SNOW) WORKSHOPS Nov 21-23 Nov 28-30 Dec 12-14 Jan 2-4

Whistler Sun Peaks Prince George Courtenay

Maria Lundgren Maria Lundgren Maria Lundgren Maria Lundgren

(604) 909-1081 (604) 909-1081 (604) 909-1081 (604) 909-1081

TRAINING TO TRAIN WORKSHOPS Sept 26-28 Nov 21-23 Dec 5-7

Dryland On-Snow On-Snow

Whistler Vernon Smithers

Maria Lundgren (604) 909-1081 Maria Lundgren (604) 909-1081 Maria Lundgren (604) 909-1081

28

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 28

Vice Chair: Leslie-Jean MacMillan (250) 847-8858 ljmacmil@gmail.com Treasurer: Glen Davidson (250) 398-5809 gcdavidson@shaw.ca Northern Zone Rep: Jim Burbee (250) 562-1512 venturefc@telus.net Kootenay Zone Rep: Roger Pratt (250) 352-6893 rogerpratt@telus.net Coaching Development Chair: Georgia Manhard (250) 397-2525 gmanhard@telus.net Coast Zone Rep: Reid Carter (250) 505-4739 reid.carter@brookfield.com Okanagan Zone Rep: Jerry Spice (250) 374-0853 jerry@spiceinc.ca

Staff Communications & Admin. Coordinator: Angela Wu (250) 545-9600 office@crosscountrybc.ca Athlete Development Coordinator: Dudley Coulter (250) 545-9600 adcoord@crosscountrybc.ca CVTC Head Coach: Chris Manhard (604) 698-6512 chris@cvtc.ca CVTC Assist. Coach/Coaching Dev. Coord: Maria Lundgren (604) 906-1081 maria@cvtc.ca coaching@crosscountrybc.ca CVTC Assistant Coach: Graham Maclean (403) 688-1918 graham@cvtc.ca

14-08-13 11:06 AM

PERFECTLY GROOMED AND SIMPLY

BREATHTAKING A visit to Canada’s Alpine Village will leave you awestruck by our enormous and immaculately groomed and track-set trail network, starting right from your lodging’s doorstep or at 5,500’ via the Morrisey Express chairlift. An abundance of backcountry trails offer endless opportunities for adventure, and your four legged friend will sleep well after exploring our dog friendly routes. See you on the trails!

1.800.807.3257 www.SunPeaksResort.com/Nordic

2014–15 NORDIC EVENTS Dec 1–4 Dec 5–7 Jan 11 Jan 16–18 Feb 20–21 Feb 28

Glenn Bond 4-Day Camp Glenn Bond 2- and 3-Day Camps Kookaburra Cup Nordic Loppet Glenn Bond 2- and 3-Day Camps Special Olympics BC: Nordic Holy Cow Nordic Loppet

SKI + STAY FROM JUST $79PP Visit www.SunPeaksResort.com/Packages

Photos: Royce Sihlis

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 29

14-08-13 11:06 AM

CCBC MEMBER CLUB DIRECTORY Who to Contact & Where to Ski in British Columbia

Arrow Lakes CC Ski Club Contact: Kathy Smith 420 Nakusp East Road, Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0 (250) 265-4950 ksmith@columbiacable.net Club Facilities: Wensley Creek CC Ski Trails 7.4 km groomed trails, terrain suitable for recreational skiing; warming hut on trail system Grooming: snowmobiles Trail use fee, visitors welcome Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Club Contact: Chris Garwah Box 21033, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X8 (250) 219-6971 drjake@telus.net Programs: Parents & Tots; SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Bear Mtn Nordic Ski Trails 23 km groomed trails; varied terrain Grooming: Bombardier Snowcat Cabin at trail head; 3 heated trail shelters/cabin; trails suitable for skiers with a disability Trail use fee, visitors welcome

Club Facilities: Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre 45 km groomed trails; varied terrain 5.5 km lit trails; K-9 trails; ski playground Grooming: PB240; 3 Alpine Twin Tracks Daylodge (3200 sf); waxing facilities; 2 backcountry cabins Trail use fee, visitors welcome Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Contact: Kevin Pettersen Box 1243 Prince George, BC V2L 4V3 office@caledonianordic.com (250) 654-3809; Snow Ph: (250) 649-1144; www.caledonianordic.com Programs: Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons, Masters Club Facilities: Otway Ski Area 55 km groomed trails; 5 km lit trails; ski playground, K-9 trails, varied terrain Grooming: PB 100 Daylodge (4500 sf); rental shop; heated washrooms; wax facilities Trail use fee, visitors welcome

Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club Contact: Matt Tonner Box 1754, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 info@skiblackjack.ca www.skiblackjack.ca Snow Phone: (250) 364-5445 Programs: Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Black Jack Recreation Area 40 km groomed trails; Varied terrain; 1.2 km lit trails, ski playground Grooming: LMC 370; Bombi BR 400 Daylodge (400 sf); 2 warming cabins on trail system Trail use fee, visitors welcome

Cariboo Ski Touring Club Contact: Brian Black Box 4611, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J8 (250) 747-1026; Snow Ph: 747-1026; info@caribooski.ca. www.caribooski.ca Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Team; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Hallis Lake Trails 75 km groomed trails; 3.5 km lit trails; 12km K-9 trails; varied terrain; ski playground Daylodge (3000 sf); heated washrooms; rental shop Grooming: PB 100, 3 Alpine Twin Track Trail use fee, visitors welcome

Bulkley Valley CC Ski Club Contact: Jill O’Neill Box 4412, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 (250) 847-5781; chair@bvnordic.ca www.bvnordic.ca Programs: Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr & Sr Racing Programs; Adult Skill Lessons

Castlegar Nordic Ski Club Contact: Winston Fayant Box 3213, Castlegar, BC V1N 3H8 (250) 365-3527 castlegarnordicski@gmail.com www.castlegarnordic.ca Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr

Racing Team; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Paulson Recreration Site 45 km groomed trails, 8.5 km ungroomed trails; terrain suitable for recreational skiing; ski playground Cabin at trail head (700 sf); 3 shelters on trail system Grooming: Skidoo Skandic Super WT; Artic Bearcat Z1XT Trail use fee, visitors welcome Clinton Snow Jockey Club Contact: Jennifer Jakubovski Box 808, Clinton, BC V0K 1K0 (250) 459-2649; jl6955@gmail.com Club Facilities: Big Bar Ski Trails 20 km groomed trails; 30 km ungroomed trails; terrain suitable for recreational skiing Grooming: 2 twin track snowmobiles 7 open shelters on the trail system No trail use fee, visitors welcome Elkford Nordic Ski Club Contact: Kim Muller Box 602, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 (250) 865-2467; mullerkim@shaw.ca Club Facilities: Boivin Creek Ski Trail 10 km groomed trails; 2 trail shelters Terrain suitable for recreational skiing Grooming: Ginzu Groomer; snowmobile No trail use fee, visitors welcome Fernie Nordic Society Contact: Megan Lohmann Box 843, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 (250) 531-0690; info@fernienordic. com; www.fernienordic.com Club Facilities: Elk Valley Nordic C. Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons 30 km groomed trails Grooming: Ginzu Groomer; snowmobile Fort Nelson CC Ski Club Contact: Cathy Dolan Box 1888, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 (250) 774-6389 cbdolan@nothwestel.net Club Facilities: Fort Nelson Community Forest & Golf Course

20 km groomed trails, 15 km ungroomed trails: 0.5 km lit trails K-9 trails; terrain suitable for recreational skiing Grooming: 2 Alpine Twin Track Shelter at trail head Golden Nordic Ski Club Contact: Jeff Dolinsky Box 1991, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 info@goldennordicclub.ca www.goldennordicclub.ca Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Dawn Mountain Nordic Trails & Golf Course Nordic Trails 35 km groomed trails; varied terrain; ski playground Grooming: Bombi 400; snowmobiles Daylodge (2000 sf); washroons; day use cabin (400 sf) Trail use fee, visitors welcome Highland Valley Outdoor Assoc.

Contact: William French Box 415, Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0 (250) 523-9474 btfrench@telus.net Snow Phone: 1-800-331-6495 Club Facilities: Logan Lake Ski Trails 36 km groomed trails; varied terrain; 2 km lit trails; heated cabin Grooming: Bombardier SV 250 Trail use fee, visitors welcome Hills Nordic Ski Club Contact: Kip Drobish 113 Reibin Road, New Denver, BC V0G 1S1 (250) 358-2660 hillsnordic@gmail.com Programs: SDP Club Facilitites: Hills Nordic Ski Area 8 km groomed trails; K-9 trail; ski playground Grooming: snowmobile Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club Contact: Dirk Rohde Box 16101 Lynn Valley North Vancouver, BC V7J 3S9

30

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 30

14-08-13 11:06 AM

CCBC MEMBER CLUB DIRECTORY (604) 942-6410; www.hollyburnxc.ca info@hollyburnxc.ca Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Programs; Learn to Loppet

Grooming: BR 180 3 warming huts on the trail system No trail use fee, donations Visitors welcome

Kaslo Nordic Ski Club Contact: Denis Thibodeau Box 1258, Kaslo, BC V0G info@korsbc.ca; www.korsbc.ca Programs: SDP

McKinney Nordic Ski Club Contact: Claudette Chabot RR1, S70, C26, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 (250) 498-8461 info@mckinneynordicskiclub.com www.mckinneynordicskiclub.com Programs: Ski S’Kool Club Facilities: McKinney Trails 15 km groomed trails; varied terrain Grooming: Bombardier 301 Snowcat Three shelters

Kimberley Nordic Ski Club Contact: Derm Kennedy Box 464, Kimberley, BC V1A 3B9 (250) 427-1721 kimberleynordic@gmail.com www.kimberleynordic.org Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Kimberley Nordic Centre 30 km groomed trails; varied terrain; ski playground; 3.5 km lit trails Daylodge (1000 sf); warming cabin Grooming: Bombardier Snowcat Trail use fee, visitors welcome Larch Hills Nordic Society Contact: Duncan Moore Box 218, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N3 (250) 832-2044 duncanm@telus.net www.skilarchhills.ca Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Larch Hills Ski Area 40 km groomed trails; K-9 trails; varied terrain; daylodge (800 sq. ft.); 1 backcountry cabin; 2 shelters on trail system Grooming: PB 200 No trail use fee, donations Visitors welcome Mackenzie Nordique Ski Club Contact: Joan Atkinson Box 747, Mackenzie, BC V0J 2C0 (250) 997-3190 atkinsonj@uniserve.com Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Mackenzie Cross Country Ski Trails 32 km groomed trails, varied terrain; 5 km K-9 trails; 2.5 km lit trails; ski playground

Morice Mtn. Nordic Ski Club Contact: Kelly Favron Box 1573, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 (250) 845-0097; skifavron@telus.net www.xcskimoricemtn.com Programs: SDP, Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Morice Mtn Cross Country Ski Trails 20 km groomed trails; 2 km lit trails; K-9 trails; ski playground; varied terrain Daylodge (900 sf); 1 backcountry cabin Grooming: Bombardier 400 Trail use fee, visitors welcome Nechako Nordics Contact: Gerd Erasmus Box 1498, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 (250) 567-4059 gerderasmus@gmail.com Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Nechako Valley Sporting Association Trails 6 km groomed trails; varied terrain; 1.5 km lit trails Grooming: Alpine Twin Track Daylodge (2400 sf) Nelson Nordic Ski Club Contact: Nancy Quackenbush Box 486, Nelson, BC V1L 5R3 Phone: (250) 354-4299; Snow Ph: 354-4292 info@nelsonnordicski.ca www.nelsonnordicski.ca Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Adult Skill Lessons

Club Facilities: Apex-Busk Ski Trails 30 km groomed trails; 1.3 km lit trails; varied terrain, ski playground Grooming: Prinoth Husky Daylodge at trail head, warming hut on trail system Trail use fee, visitors welcome Nickel Plate CC Ski Club Contact: Esther Skrypiczajko 777-650 Duncan Ave. W. Penticton, BC V2A 7N1 (250) 492-8569 Snow Phone: 292-8110 info@nickelplatenordic.org www.nickelplatenordic.org Programs: Ski S’Kool, SDP, Jr Racing Program, Adult Skill lessons Club Facilities: Nickel Plate Ski Area 65 km groomed trails; ski playground; 3 km K-9 Trails; varied terrain Daylodge (4000 sf); heated washrooms; waxing facilities Grooming PB 100 Trail use fee, visitors welcome Nordic Racers Contact: Sherryl Yeager #119 2416 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 2C8 (604) 730-1806 president@nordicracers.ca www.nordicracers.ca Programs: Jr & Sr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons; Para-Nordic Program Nordic Wrecks Contact: Jeff Roger 4369 Briarwood Cres.

Burnaby, BC V5G 2M5 (604) 431-7550 nordicwrecks@shaw.ca www.nordicwrecks.org North Thompson Rec. Society Contact: Carman Smith Box 647, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 (250) 672-9403 carman_smith@telus.net Programs: Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Barrier Forks Park 6 km groomed trails; warming hut;

ski playground No trail use fee; donations Visitors welcome Omineca Ski Club Contact: Mark West Box 1008, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (250) 692-7351; westeele@gmail.com www.ominecaskiclub.com Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Omineca Ski Trails 23 km groomed trails; varied terrain; 2.2 km lit trails; 3.8 km K-9 Trails Grooming: BR 275; PB 70 Daylodge (3000 sq ft); heated wax facilities; heated washrooms; showers Trail use fee, visitors welcome 100 Mile Nordic Ski Society Contact: Maryanne Capnerhurst Box 1888, 100 Mile House BC V0K 2E1 (250) 395-3583 bmcapnerhurst@shaw.ca www.100milenordics.com Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program, Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: 99 Mile Ski Trails 50 km groomed trails; varied terrain; ski playground; 4 km lit trails Grooming: PB 200; Alpine Twin Track Daylodge (3000 sf); wax facilities; heated washrooms 2 warming cabins on trail system Trail use fee, visitors welcome\\ Overlander Ski Club Contact: Alan Vyse 2646 Valleyview Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 4E5 (250) 372-8607 info@overlanderskiclub.com Snow Phone: (250) 372-5514 www.overlanderskiclub.com Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons; Masters Club Facilities: Stake Lake Cross Country Ski Trails 55 km groomed trails; 3 km lit trails; 5 km K-9 trails; varied terrain; ski playground Grooming: BR 400 Daylodge (2400 sf); 6 trail shelters Trail use fee, visitors welcome

31

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 31

14-08-13 11:06 AM

CCBC MEMBER CLUB DIRECTORY Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club Contact: Dave Kaegi Box 1618, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 info@revelstokenordic.org Snow Phone: (250) 837-7303 www.revelstokenordic.org Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons; Para-Nordic Pr. Club Facilities: Mt. MacPherson Ski Trails 26 km groomed trails; ski playground; 4 km K-9 trails; varied terrain Grooming: Bombardier BR 270 Daylodge (3600 sf); heated washrooms; wax facilities; cabin (400 sf) on trail system Trail use fee, visitors welcome Sea to Sky Nordic Ski Club Contact: Todd Pope Box 3521, Garibaldi Highlands, VON 1T0 (604) 815-9010 tcpope@shaw.ca www.squamishnordic.ca Programs: SDP, Adult Skill Lessons Skmana Ski Club Contact: Darcy Simpson Box 325, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 (250) 679-3941 shuswapsimpson@hotmail.com Club Facilities: Skmana Lake Trails 15 km groomed trails; terrain suitable for recreational skiing; Daylodge (1000 sq ft) Grooming: Bombardier Snowcat No trail user fee, visitors welcome Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club Contact: Dan McElheron Box 404, Kitimat, BC V8C 2M4 (250) 632-6055 snowvalleynordic@gmail.com www.snowvalleynordics.com Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Team; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Onion Lake Ski Trails 35 km groomed trails, varied terrain; 5 km lit trails, 6.5 km K-9 trail; daylodge (1600 sf); cabin on trail system Grooming: PB 200 Trail use fee, visitors welcome Sovereign Lake Nordic Club Contact: Danny Kermode

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 32

Box 1231, Vernon, BC V1T 6N6 (250) 558-3036 info@sovereignlake.com Snow Phone: 260-5335 www.sovereignlake.com Programs: Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr & Sr Racing Programs; Adult Skill Lessons; Adaptive Skiing Club Facilities: Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre 53 km groomed trails; varied terrain; 3.5 km lit trails; ski playground Grooming: BR 400+; snowmobiles Daylodge (3500 sf); heated washrooms;1 cabin, 1 shelter Trail use fee, visitors welcome

Telemark Nordic Club Contact: Bob Rogers Box 26072, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2G3; tccsc@telus.net Phone: (250) 768-1494 www.telemarkx-c.com Programs: Ski S’Kool, SDP, Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons; Special Olympics Club Facilities: Telemark Ski Trails 50 km groomed trails; varied terrain; ski playground; 4.3 km lit trails; daylodge (3000 sf); heated washrooms Grooming: Piston Bully Trail use fee, visitors welcome

Spud Valley Nordic Club Contact: Delores Franz Los 9440 Hurley River Rd, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L2 (604) 894-6182; dfflos@hotmail.com www.spudvalleynordics.com Programs: Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program, Adult Skill Lessons.

Club Facilities: Nairn Falls Campground 3 km groomed trails; ski playground Grooming: snowmobile

Tetrahedron Outdoor Club Contact: Reynold Schmidt Box 545, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0 (604) 885-9838; www.tetoutdoor.ca drjackrabbits@gmail.com Programs: SDP

Strathcona Nordic Ski Club Contact: Len Apedaile Box 3085, Courtenay, BC V9N 5N3 info@strathconanordics.com www.strathconanordics.com Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr & Sr Racing Programs; Adult Programs; Adaptive Skiing Sun Peaks Nordic Club Contact: Paul Sicotte Box 0176, Sun Peaks V0E 5NO (250) 578-7734; Snow Ph: 578-7223 sunpeaksnordicclub@gmail.com www.sunpeaksnordicclub.com Programs: SDP Sunset Ridge Ski Society Contact: Shelly Hume PO Box 107, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 (250) 425-2404; tnshume@telus.net www.skisparwood.com Club Facilities: Daylodge (1000 sf) 10 km groomed trails, varied terrain Grooming: BR 400

32

The Vancouver Skiers Contact: Irene Fitschi Nelin Po Box 4407 Vancouver, BC V6B 3Z8 (604) 737-2287 irene_fritschinelin@telus.net www.theskiers.ca Programs: Adult Skill Lessons Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club Contact: Lyle Wilson Box 892, Invermere, BC V0A 1K4 (250) 342-6516 info@tobycreeknordic.ca www.tobycreeknordic.ca Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Team; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Lake Windermere Whiteway 35 km groomed trails; K-9 Trails Grooming: Skidoo; Ginzu Groomer UBC Nordic Ski Club Contact: Rob Ragotte UBC Dept. of Athletics #272-6081 University Boulevard Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 (788) 997-9361; ubcnordic@gmail.com www.ubcnordic.blogspot.ca/ Programs: Varsity Ski Team Wells Gray Outdoors Club Contact: Wes Bieber

1197 Barber Rd, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1 (250) 674-3998 www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca Programs: Parents & Tots; SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Candle Creek Ski Trails 35 km groomed trails; varied terrain Grooming: PB 100; 2 Twin Tracks Daylodge (600 sf) Trail use fee, visitors welcome Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club Contact: Eliza Stanford 9508 113th Ave., Ft. St John, BC V1J 2W9 (250) 785-0973 whiskeyjacknsc@gmail.com Programs: Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Beatton Provincial Park Ski Trails 15 km groomed trails Grooming: Alpine Twin Track Warming cabin at trail head (150 st) Trail use fee, visitors welcome Whistler Nordic Ski Club Contact: Suki Cheyne 106-4319 Main St., Whistler, BC V0N 1B8 (604) 932-3602 admin@whistlernordics.com www.whistlernordics.com Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Williams Lake CC Ski Club Contact: Sean Donahue Box 4026, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2V2 (250) 398-4737; www.bullmountain.ca Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Bull Mtn Trails 28 km groomed trails; varied terrain; K-9 trails; ski playground; 3.5 km lit trails; warming cabin (1000 sf) Grooming: PB 180 Trail use fee, visitors welcome Yellowhead Ski Club Contact: Terri Jean Jensen Box 258, McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (250) 569-3362 yellowheadskiclub@hotmail.com Club Facilities: Belle Mountain Ski Trails 17 km groomed trails; varied terrain Grooming: Alpine Twin Track Cabin on trail system

14-08-13 11:06 AM

ROSSLAND

NORDIC Skiing

Quaint Alpine Community

Professionally Homologated trails Wonderfully maintained skate & classic trails Easy access to huge back country area Great range of trails & facilities Charming trail-side cabins

ROSSLAND British Columbia, Canada tourismrossland.com

email for your free map! >>> nordic@tourismrossland.com X-country ski ad.indd 1

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 33

5/21/14 1:18:10 PM

14-08-13 11:06 AM

COMPETITION SCHEDULE Provincial, National & International Events

NOVEMBER, 2014 Nov 30 Teck Coast Cup #1

Teck Coast Cup Series

Callaghan Valley

Dirk Rohde

(604) 942-6410 info@hollyburnxc.ca

DECEMBER, 2014 Dec 6 Teck Kootenay Cup #1

Teck Kootenay Cup Series

Golden

Troy Hudson

(250) 439-7203 goldenights@uniserve.com

Dec 6-7 Teck Okanagan Cup #1 & 2/

Canada Winter Games Trials

Vernon

Bruce Cummings bruce_cummings@telus.net Dec Haywood Nor Am 13-14 Rossland

Ian Sibbald

(250) 362-2130 isibbald@telus.net Dec 14 Teck Kootenay Cup #2

Teck Kootenay Cup Series

Rossland

Ian Sibbald

(250) 362-2130 isibbald@telus.net Dec 14 Spirit of the Lakes Sprint

Burns Lake

Alison Patch

(250) 695-6340 ominecaraces@gmail.com Dec Haywood Nor Am/ 20-21 Canada Winter Games Trials

Callaghan Valley

Dirk Rohde

(604) 942-6410 info@callaghanxcski.ca Dec 27-28

Okanagan Cup #3 & 4

Teck Okanagan Cup Series

Salmon Arm

Alan Corbett

(250) 833-0247 askacorbett@hotmail.com

JANUARY, 2015 Jan 3-4 Teck BC Cup #1

BC Cup Series

College/University Series

Prince George

Jim Burbee

(250) 564-1518

competitions@caledonianordic.com Jan 8-11 Haywood Nor Am/World Jr/

U23 Championship Trials

Duntroon, ON

Debra Friendly secretary@ccski.com

Jan 10 Okanagan Cup #5

Teck Okanagan Cup Series Kamloops

Natalie Manhard

(250) 320-0486 nmanhard@shaw.ca Jan 11 Teck Northern Cup #1

Teck Northern Cup Series Smithers

Sue Pearce

(250) 877-3609

suzannelynnpearce@gmail.com Jan 11 Kookaburra Loppet

Sun Peaks

Phil Youwe

(250) 578-7734 pyouwe@hotmail.com Jan 11 Kelowna Loppet Kelowna

Ron Earle

(250) 212-0704 tccsc@telus.net Jan 15-18

Haywood NorAm/Western Canadian Championships

Canmore, AB Greg Thompson gregthompson200@gmail.com

Jan 17 Reino Keski Salmi Loppet

Salmon Arm

Louise Bruns

(250) 833-9552 louisebruns@gmail.com Jan 17 Teck Coast Cup #2

Teck Coast Cup Series

Callaghan Valley

Suki Cheyne

(604) 906-0232 admin@whistlernordics.com Jan 18

Teck Coast Cup #3

Teck Coast Cup Series Callaghan Valley Delores Franz Los (604) 894 6182 dfflos@hotmail.com

Jan 24 Hallis Lake Loppet Quesnel

Vicki Esplen

(250) 747 2663 cvesplen@gmail.com Jan Teck BC Cup #2 24-25 BC Cup Series

College/University Series Revelstoke

Debbie Koerber

(250) 837-6376 debbie@apexrafting.com Jan Huckleberry Loppet 24-25 Golden

Jeff Dolinsky

(250) 348-2578 jeffdolinsky@gmail.com Jan 25 Troll Loppet Castlegar

Kim Matson

(250) 365-0479 trolloppet@gmail.com Jan 24 IPC World Championships -Feb 1 Cable, Wisconsin

Cross Country Canada

(403) 678-6791 Ext. 35 medwards@cccski.com Jan 25 FISU World University Games -Feb 1 Rybinsk, RUS

Cross Country Canada

(705) 853-4814 mwaddell@xplornet.com

34

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 34

14-08-13 11:06 AM

FEBRUARY 2014

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Jan 31 Teck Northern Cup #2

Teck Northern Cup Series Kitimat

Travis Carter

(250) 635-6435 aidanfam@telus.net

Feb 7-8 Teck BC Midget Championships

Mt Washington

Lynn Swift

(250) 703-3692 lswiftys@gmail.com

Feb 15 Overlander Loppet Kamloops

Charlie Bruce

(250) 579-5653 ctbruce@shaw.ca

Jan 31 Sunshine Coast Loppet

Gibsons

Urs Pfaeffli

(604) 740-0857 ursp@telus.net

Feb 8 Chris Dahlie Open Smithers

Sue Pearce

(250) 877-3609 suzannelynnpearce@gmail.com

Feb 18 World Championships -23 Falun, SWE

Cross Country Canada

(403) 678-6791 Ext. 32 awright@cccski.com

Jan 31 Nipika/Toby Creek Loppet -Feb 1 Invermere

Lyle Wilson

(250) 342-6516 info@nipika.com

Feb 9 Canadian Masters Cross -14 Country Ski Championship Kamloops

Charlie Bruce

(250) 579-5653 ctbruce@shaw.ca

Feb 20 Teck BC Championships -22 BC Cup Series

College/University Series Kelowna

Jillian Stamp

(250) 979-1255 jill@telemarkracers.org

Jan 31 Teck Kootenay Cup #3 & 4 -Feb 1 Teck Kootenay Cup Series

Lyle Wilson

(250) 342-6516 info@nipika.com Jan 31 Teck Okanagan Cup #6 & 7 -Feb 1 Teck Okanagan Cup Series Penticton

Jerome Jang

(250) 494-1972 jang.jerome@gmail.com

FEBRUARY, 2015 Feb 1 Teck Northern Cup #3

Teck Northern Cup Series

Burns Lake

Alison Patch

(250) 695-6340 ominecaraces@gmail.com Feb 1 Spud Valley Loppet Pemberton

Delores Franz Los

(604) 894-6182

dfflos@hotmail.com Feb 2-9 World Jr/U23 Championships

Almaty, KAZ

Cross Country Canada

(403) 678-6791 Ext. 32 awright@cccski.com Feb 7 Nickel Plate Loppet

Penticton

Jack Ambler

(250) 490-2772 jhambler@telus.net

Feb 13 Gatineau Loppet -15 Canadian Long Distance Championship

Gatineau, QC

Manuel Patry info@gatineauloppet.com Feb 13 Canadian Birkebeiner -14 Edmonton, AB

Glenda Hanna

(780) 430-7153 manager@canadianbirkie.com Feb 14 Tips Up Cup Vernon

Penny Latta

(250) 558-3036 info@sovereignlake.com Feb 14 Teck Northern Cup #4

Teck Northern Cup Series Vanderhoof

Wanda Nemethy

(250) 567-5324 bwruntwo@telus.net Feb 14 Cascade Cup Loppet

Manning Park

Jo Hughes

(604) 668-5933 jo@manningpark.com Feb 14 Teck Kootenay Cup #5 & 6 -15 Teck Kootenay Cup Series

Kimberley

Bill Green

(250) 427-5554 wggreen6@gmail.com

35

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 35

Feb 21 -Mar 1

Canada Winter Games Prince George Jim Burbee (250) 564-1518

competitions@caledonianordic.com

Feb 28 Moose Marathon Kitimat

Travis Carter

(250) 635-6435 aidanfam@telus.net Feb 28 Black Jack Loppet Rossland

Rob Spiller

(250) 362-2207 rob_spiller@hotmail.com Feb 28 Sigge’s P'ayakentsut -Mar 1 Callaghan Valley

Dirk Rohde

(604) 942-6410 info@payak.ca

MARCH, 2015 Mar 1 Teck Kootenay Cup #7

Teck Kootenay Cup Series Nelson

Kaj Gyr

(250) 352-4662 kajgyr@telus.net Mar 1 The Lakes Loppet

Burns Lake

Alison Patch

(250) 695-6340 ominecaraces@gmail.com

14-08-13 11:06 AM

SCHEDULE

SKI & STAY at SILVER STAR

Mar 7 Holy Cow Loppet

Sun Peaks

Phil Youwe

(250) 578-7734 pyouwe@hotmail.com Mar 7-8 Teck Coast Cup #4 & 5

Teck Coast Cup Series

Mt Washington

Val Wotton

(250) 339-5202 vwotton@shaw.ca Mar 8 Spirit of the Rivers Loppet

Prince George

Jim Burbee

(250) 564-1518 competitions@caledonianordic.com Mar 8 Sovereign Lake Loppet Vernon

Verena von Bremen

(250) 558-3036

info@sovereignlake.com Mar 14 Wetzin’kwa Loppet Smithers

Sue Pearce

(250) 877-3609 suzannelynnpearce@gmail.com Mar 14 -21

Suites from 2 to 4 Bedroom Ski right from your door Silver Star & Sovereign Lake Trails Pet Friendly & Non-smoking

Early Season Nordic Special: Shared Suites from $30/Person 1-800-551-7466

www.pinnacles.com

Haywood Ski Nationals

Thunder Bay, ON Stephanie Marler race.secretary@skinationals2015.com

Mar 14 Masters World Cup

Syktyvkar, RUS http://mwc2015.ru/en/

loppet art fund e h e Th Saturday, Jan 17, 2015

Larch Hills, Salmon Arm, BC

Mar 28 Vancouver Island Loppet

Mt Washington

Len Apedaile

(250) 203-0225 apedaile@uniserve.com Mar 29 The Woppet

Callaghan Valley

Clayton Whitman

(604) 828-5848 clayton@claytonwhitman.ca

LOFT APARTMENT SUITES STANDARD ROOMS

Gas Fireplaces, Hot Tub & Sauna 10 minutes from Canmore Nordic Centre 6 Wax Rooms , Friendly Service Highspeed Internet Access

Home to Cross-Country & Biathlon Teams when in Canmore!

(250)832-8676 www.SkiLarchHills.ca Kal-West Interior Loppet Series

www.rockyski.ca

36

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 36

1-800-665-6111

14-08-13 11:06 AM

We know nordic from playground to podium!

4823 Silver Star Road

Vernon, BC Canada

The knowledge The passion The gear

Serving skiers since 1974!

www.stussisport.com

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 37

250.542.4141

14-08-13 11:06 AM

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 38

14-08-13 11:06 AM

Valley Clubs

Elevate Your Season Revelstoke

Larch Hills Salmon Arm

Kamloops

Armstrong

Vernon

Add the

★mountain 105

Kelowna

Kelowna Nordic

Telemark

1/4 pg ad - 3 5/8” w x 4 7/8” h

$175 *Youth Student (13 -18) $120 *Senior (65+) $135 *Junior (5 - 12) / Adaptive $ 85 *Adult (19 - 64)





* proof of membership and seasons pass with your local ski club required





anadian  Birkebeiner

Ski Festival

Edmonton, Alberta February 13-14, 2015

canadianbirkie.com 55 / 31 / 13 / 4 / 2.5 km Events

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 39

w w w. s k i s i l v e r s t a r. c o m w w w. s o v e r e i g n l a k e . c o m

14-08-13 11:06 AM

Kids Programs FUNDAMENTALS The Jackrabbit Program, which is directed at skiers in the “FUNdamentals” stage of development (children six to nine years), is the second level of the program. It has been developed in parallel with the second level of the competency-based NCCP, which provides coach training specific to the needs of skiers this age. Program materials include an enrolment kit, an age-appropriate booklet/poster that provides a comprehensive record of the young skier’s ski career, and “technique” and “program” award stickers to chart the different levels of achievement. The objective is for children to learn basic cross-country ski skills (both classic and skating) and to instill a lifelong interest in the sport, thereby enhancing their quality of life and health. In addition, it is designed to: Cross Country Canada’s SDP is a modern, state-ofthe-art progression of skill development programs for children. This exciting new program conforms to the Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) Model and provides a vertically integrated continuum of development opportunities for children in the first three stages of skier development.

•

Help children develop confidence.

•

Be fun.

•

Provide children an opportunity to ski and socialize with their ski friends.

•

Build overall motor skills.

•

Help children develop outdoor winter safety skills.

ACTIVE START

LEARNING TO TRAIN

The first level is the Bunnyrabbit Program, which is directed at children in the “Active Start” stage of development (children five years of age and younger).

Program materials include an enrolment kit, a kidfriendly, age-appropriate booklet, and skill award stickers. It has been developed in parallel with the first level of the competency-based National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), which now provides coach training specific to the needs of this age group.

The objective of the new program is to introduce crosscountry skiing and the healthy lifestyle associated with it through organized activity and active play. In addition, the program is designed to:

The Track Attack Program, which is directed at skiers in the “Learning to Train” stage of development (skiers 10 to 12), is the third level of the program. It has been developed in parallel with the third level of the NCCP system. Program materials include a program-specific enrolment kit, an ageappropriate booklet, and coaching materials specific to this stage in the skier development progression. The objective is for the participants to become technically competent crosscountry skiers, and to utilize those skills to explore a wide range of cross-country ski activities, from back country excursions to Ski Tournaments. In addition, it is designed to: •

Develop fitness through active play, games and other activities.

Be fun.

•

Be fun.

•

Provide children an opportunity to make ski friends.

•

Provide an opportunity to be part of a sport “team”.

•

Develop fundamental movement skills.

•

Develop competence in cross-country ski skills.

•

Help children develop an awareness and appreciation of our natural environment.

•

Expose children to a variety of “adventure-based” crosscountry ski activities.

•

Help children develop a positive self-image.

•

The 2014-15 Bunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit enrolment kit includes a cross-country ski toque with a CCC logo and a CS4L poster.

The 2014-15 Track Attack enrolment kit includes a cross-country ski headband with a CCC logo and a CS4L Monitoring Growth and Maturation poster.

40

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 40

14-08-13 11:06 AM

Racing Rocks!

INTRO TO COMPETITION Since the introduction of skating, higher technology equipment and new race formats such as sprinting, pursuits and mass starts, cross country skiing has picked up speed and grown in excitement.

In 2014-15 Cross Country Canada (CCC) will again offer three special programs to introduce elementary school-age kids to the fun and satisfaction of competitive skiing.

SKI TOURNAMENT A Ski Tournament is a day of special activities which includes a Terrain Park Relay, a Mad Dash (an individual sprint race - the event in which Chandra Crawford won her 2006 Olympic gold medal!), and a variety of games.

The objective of the event is to encourage participation, teamwork and good technique.

TEAM SPRINT A team sprint is a two-person sprint relay. The first skiers on each team start together and race the sprint course, then hand off to their team-mates, who also ski the course. The second skiers then hand off to the first skiers who ski the course again. This is the event in which Alex Harvey and Devon Kershaw won gold at the 2011 World Championships!

DOUBLE CROSS This is an Xtreme X-Country event designed to enable skiers to apply their cross-country skills to challenging terrain in an environment of adventure and intra-group competition.

Cross Country Canada-approved activities provide a free Racing Rocks! buff to all participants.

The above programs are coordinated with the Track Attack program. The successful completion of any one of these events earns a skier one of a possible 15 Track Attack “targets�. Completion of all three earns the skier three targets.

For information on where Racing Rocks! events will be held this coming season and/or how to enter, contact your club SDP Programmer or the Cross Country BC Office at: adcoord@crosscountrybc.ca.

For more information on (1) how to apply for/host a Racing Rocks! event and (2) ski playgrounds/terrain parks visit: crosscountrybc.ca/racing-rocks.

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 41

41

Photos pages 44-45: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

14-08-13 11:06 AM

Officials The Officials Program consists of five steps from entry level through international level. It includes technical delegate, event management and course conductor training as well as standard training for officials.

LEVEL 1 This is a eight hour course that provides an overview of what a cross-country ski competition is all about. The focus is on the duties of minor officials for “Olympic” style (interval start, pursuit start, mass start, team sprint, individual sprint, relay) and “Loppet” style (mass participation) competitions.

Course fee for CCBC members: $80.00 Course fee for non-members: $95.00

Course Schedule Date

LEVEL 2 This is a 16 hour course that prepares officials for a leadership role on a competition committee for club, provincial, and most national level races, including the Teck BC Cup Series, Teck Regional Cup Series, BC Winter Games and loppets. The course covers all official race formats, rules and regulations, rule interpretation, electronic timing, all aspects of the results system and volunteer management.

Course Location Contact Telephone

June 1 Level 1

Fernie

C. Weber

250-430-1582

Sept 20 Level 1

Courtenay

L. Apedaile

250-203-0225

Oct 18

Level 1

Vernon

R. Jensen

250-549-2517

Oct 18

Level 1

Prince George

J. Burbee

250-564-1518

Nov 1-2 Level 2

Whistler

S. Cheyne

604-906-0232

Nov 1

Prince George

J. Burbee

250-564-1518

Nov 15 Level 1

Rossland

R. Spiller

250-362-2207

Nov 15 Level 1

Vancouver

D. Rohde

604-942-6410

Nov 15 Level 1

Vanderhoof

W. Nemethy

250-567-5324

Nov 16 Level 1

Gibsons

U. Pfaeffli

604-740-0857

Nov 22-23 Level 1

Quesnel

P. van Leusden

250-992-7206

Nov 22-23 Level 2

Penticton

J. Jang

250-494-1972

Level 1

Course fee for CCBC members: $100.00 Course fee for non-members: $115.00 LEVEL 3 This is a 3.5 day course. It is designed to prepare an official to: (1) effectively structure, staff and manage a Competition Committee at provincial through national level competitions, (2) perform any ‘major’ official role at the National Championship level, (3) perform the role of a provincial Technical Delegate for provincial and national races, and (4) have a good understanding of CCC/FIS rules.

For updates on Cross Country BC’s Officials Course Schedule and officiating resources such as the CCC/FIS Competition Rules & Regulations and CCC Officials Manual visit: http://crosscountrybc.ca/competitions

42

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 42

14-08-13 11:06 AM

Teck BC Cup Series The Teck BC Cup Series is the premier race series for cross-country skiers in British Columbia. It is the principle component of the athlete development model for high performance crosscountry skiing, as well as a family oriented event that encourages participation from skiers of all age groups and a wide range of skill levels.

There are three special features built into the Series, the BC Championship Club Trophy that recognize the achievements of club teams, the BC Cup Series Overall Awards that recognize individual performances and the College/University Aggregate Awards that recognize individual performances for full time post-secondary students.

BC Championship Club Trophy: The Teck BC Championships is a two-day event with an ‘interval start’ (Saturday) and ‘relay start’ (Sunday). Club skiers of all ages and skill levels participate in order to help their club achieve points. The club that accumulates the most points is the winner of the Club Trophy. Guidelines for this program are available from the Cross Country BC website. This is the most exciting competitive event of the season and a great opportunity to introduce young skiers to the Teck BC Cup Series!!!

2014-15 SCHEDULE January 3-4

BC Cup #1 Prince George Individual Sprint (CT); Interval Start (FT)

January 24-25

BC Cup #2 Revelstoke Interval Start (CT); Mass Start (FT)

February 20-22 BC Championships Kelowna

Mass Start (CT); Interval Start (FT); Relay (CT)

BC Cup Series AggregateAwards: All events in the series with the exception of the relays are used to accumulate points for the BC Cup Series Aggregate Awards.

College/University Aggregate Awards: All events in the Series with the exception of the relays are used to accumulate points for the College/ University Aggregate Awards.

Additional Series Information: All races are nationally sanctioned with the exception of the relays. Results of nationally sanctioned races (for age categories Juvenile and up) are included on the Canada Points List or Canada Sprint List.

All competitors in the Juvenile age category and up must have a CCC Racing Licence or CCC Day Licence in order to participate.

43

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 43

Photos pages 46-47: D. St Jacques

14-08-13 11:06 AM

BC Ski Team: Haig Glacier Camp Kamloops to Host 2018 BC Winter Games

Wells Gray Supports New School Program

Kamloops has been chosen as the host community of the 2018 BC Winter Games. The Games are a developmental platform for many athletes who go on to higher levels of competition such as the Canada Winter Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. An average of 1,200 athletes and 2,000 to 3,000 volunteers are involved.

The Wells Gray Outdoor Club encourages and supports the development of cross country skiing in the community of Clearwater:

The last time this event was held in Kamloops was 1979 - the year the BC Winter Games program was first launched. The cross country events were held at the Bush Lake trail system.

Highlights from the 2014 National Championships Six BC athletes earned aggregate titles under the new system of recognition based on year of birth: 1st - Molly Miller (Kimberley Nordic Ski Club) 2nd - Rachel May (Larch Hills Nordic Club) 2nd - Avalon Wasteneys (Strathcona Nordic Ski Club) 2nd - Annika Richardson (Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club) 3rd - Kate Woods (Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club) 3rd - Kaia Andal (Caledonia Nordic Ski Club)

•

the long running SDP (Jackrabbit program) supports the development of children’s cross country ski skills when parents sign up a child for weekend lessons,

•

many children enjoy the fun, food and prizes that make up the Birch Leg family event in February, and

•

the purchase of excellent cross country ski equipment by the Parent Advisory Committee at Raft River Elementary School ensures every elementary aged child in the community has an opportunity to learn to ski (this school program is supported by the club).

Sun Peaks Nordic Club Receives Programming Grant

A club member brings a grooming machine to a field adjacent to the school and prepares the field for skiing. Students from kindergarten to grade seven walk the short distance to the field where they don their skis and enjoy a gentle, rolling track. The children can take several different tracks depending on their skill level and endurance. Because the field is large and open, children are visible and supervision and lessons can be accomplished easily.

In January the Sun Peaks Nordic Club, which was established two years ago, received a $17,300 grant to support cross country ski programming for children living in the Sun Peaks community and surrounding area. The club will use the funds to purchase children-size ski equipment, which will then be rented out for a nominal fee to ensure a selfsustaining fund to reinvest into new equipment in the years ahead. The grant was provided by the Kamloops Blazers Sports Society - Sports Legacy Fund.

The Wells Gray Outdoor Club also makes the Candle Creek Ski Trails available for classes of school children to ski at no cost. This opportunity is, at the moment, underutilized because of the necessity to bus the students to the location.

The road is steep and the trip bus that is able to carry equipment as well as students cannot negotiate the road.

Recently a club member volunteered to take the equipment when a different bus was hired to transport the students. The classes enjoyed the company and safety of club members

44

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 44

14-08-13 11:06 AM

CCBC BULLETIN BOARD

Photo: C. Manhard, Calaghan Valley Trainiing Centre

who volunteered to ski with them for the day.

will be staged in Jacques Cartier Park beside the beautiful Canadian Museum of History.

Club members support the development of cross country skiing by donating their time and expertise. For example, grooming the track near the school is an integral part of the development of cross country skiing in Clearwater.

The club’s involvement in that aspect of the school skiing program makes all the difference.

The second stage is slated for Montréal, with Mont Royal to provide a challenging playground for the world's top cross country athletes. Next, the tour will move to Québec City in a spectacular setting adjacent to the Plaines of Abraham and the fortifications of the famous World Heritage site.

The final stages will be set against the backdrop of the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. Canmore will once again serve as the hub for an exciting mix of traditional and innovative competition formats, and the penultimate leg of the event will feature a classic distance race starting and finishing on iconic Lake Louise in Banff National Park.

Sandra Holmes, Wells Gray Outdoor Club

Canadian Tour 2016 Last year at the Spring Calendar conference in Dubrovnik, the FIS Sub-committee for World and Continental Cups Cross-Country supported a proposal from Cross Country Canada to organize a multi-stage tour event in Canada in 2016. The Canadian Tour 2016 - FIS Cross-Country World Cup presented by Viessman has now taken its final shape with Gatineau, Montréal, Québec, Canmore and Lake Louise confirmed as host venues for the culminating events of the 2015-2016 FIS World Cup Cross Country season.

Photo: D. St. Jacques-

Officials Ribbon Rack

Ottawa's historic Parliament Hill will serve as a spectacular backdrop for the opening. Gatineau's downtown sprint event

NOTICE OF 2015

CROSS COUNTRY BC

CLUB DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

To be held in Kamloops, BC, May 2-3, 2015 45

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 45

14-08-13 11:06 AM

FOR THE RECORD PROVINCIAL EVENTS TECK BC CUP SERIES Overall Series winners by category: Junior Men Thomas Hardy Junior Women Kirsten Bock Junior Boys 2 Gabriel Price Junior Boys 1 Gareth Williams Junior Girls 2 Kate Woods Junior Girls 1 Eliza-Jane Kitchen Juvenile Boys 2 Andrew Nash Juvenile Boys 1 Tallon Noble Juvenile Girls 2 Hannah Mehain Juvenile Girls 1 Rachel May Midget Boys 2 Remi Drolet Midget Boys 1 Ian Oliphant Midget Girls 2 Benita Peiffer Midget Girls 1 Mila Wittenburg Bantam Boys 2 Stephen Moore Bantam Boys 1 Trond May Bantam Girls 2 Keeya Corbett Bantam Girls 1 Julianne Moore

Pee Wee Boys 2 Pee Wee Boys 1 Pee Wee Girls 2 Pee Wee Girls 1

LH UBC BV TEL BV HBC LH SN SL LH BJ SL WN WN LH LH LH LH

Nikhil Filatow Mitchell Bond Zara Bucher Hilary Vukodinovic

PN SS F: PN SS M: PN Std M:

TEL SL LH LH

Emily Suchy REV Kevin Priebe NR Andy Lin NR

TECK BC CHAMPIONSHIPS Kelowna

Club Championship Trophy: Larch Hills Nordic Society

Individual Winners: Open Men Martin Schrama Open Women Cambria McDermott Junior Men Sam Morris Junior Women Kiraty Bock Junior Boys Gareth Williams Junior Girls Katie Weaver Juvenile Boys Andrew Nash Juvenile Girls Anna Goodwin Midget Boys Ian Oliphant Midget Girls Alana Brittin Bantam Boys Stephen Moore Bantam Girls Julianne Moore

Pee Wee Boys Garrett Siever Pee Wee Girls Zara Bucher PN SS M: Manu Heras PN Std M: Andy Lin

WN HBC UBC TEL HBC LH HBC SL REV LH LH TEL LH NR NR

TECK BC MIDGET CHAMPIONSHIPS Salmon Arm

Club Aggregate Award: Larch Hills Nordic Society

BC WINTER GAMES Mission/Whistler

Individual Sprints: Juv Boys: Tallon Noble SN Juv Girls: Ruby Meihuizen HBC Midget Boys: Remi Drolet BJ Midget Girls: Maxine Forder HBC PN SS F: Sotonye Godwin-Hart NR PN SS M: Ethan Hess SV PN Std M: Andy Lin NR Interval Start: Juv Boys: Juv Girls: Midget Boys: Midget Girls: PN SS F: PN SS M: PN Std M:

NATIONAL EVENTS WESTERN CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Grande Prairie, Alberta

1st Sr Men 1st Jr Boys 1st Juv Girls 1st Juv Boys 1st Mid Boys 1st Mid Girls 1st Jr Boys 1st Jr Girls 1st Juv Girls 1st Mid Boys 1st Mid Girls 1st Jr Boys 1st Jr Girls 1st Juv Girls 1st Mid Boys 1st Mid Girls 2nd Sr Men 2nd Jr Boys 2nd Jr Men 2nd Juv Girls

LH KN

Individual Sprints: Boys: Simon Blackie Girls: Molly Miller

REV KN

Larch Hills Nordic Society Larch Hills Nordic Society

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 46

C C C C C C F F F F F C C C C C C C C C

Geoffrey Richards Gareth Williams Hannah Mehain Kieran Lumb Remi Drolet Molly Millar Gabriel Price Lauren Doak Molly Millar Remi Drolet Hanneli Ladyman John Connor Katie Weaver Annika Richardson Remi Drolet Molly Miller Martin Schrama Alexander Corbett Sam Morris Annika Richardson

2013-2014

• •

• •

• Relays: • Boys: Girls:

10km 10km 5km 5km 5km 5km 10km 7.5km 7.5lm 3.7km 3.7km S S S S S 10km 10km 10km 5km

BIGGEST & BEST

•

Interval Start: Boys: Stephen Moore Girls: Molly Miller

Travis Pete BV Anna Goodwin HBC Remi Drolet BJ Alana Britten REV Sotonye Godwin-Hart NR Ethan Hess SV Andy Lin NR

CCBC Membership – 18,145 (Cross Country Canada's largest Division)

CCBC Skill Development Program enrolment – 2519 Club with most SDP participants: Caledonia Nordic Ski Club – 252 Club with largest membership: Caledonia Nordic Ski Club – 1873 Loppet with most participants: Sigge's P’ayakentsut – 457 Race with most participants: Teck BC Championships - 565

46

2nd Juv Boys 2nd Mid Boys 2nd Mid Girls 2nd Sr Women 2nd Jr Boys 2nd Jr Girls 2nd Juv Girls 2nd Mid Girls 2nd Jr Boys 2nd Jr Girls 2nd Juv Girls 2nd Mid Girls 3rd Sr Men 3rd Jr Women 3rd Juv Girls 3rd Mid Girls 3rd Sr Men 3rd Jr Women 3rd Jr Boys 3rd Juv Boys 3rd Juv Girls 3rd Sr Men 3rd Jr Women 3rd Jr Boys 3rd Juv Boys 3rd Juv Girls 3rd Mid Boys 3rd Mid Girls

5km 5km 5km 15km 10km 7.5km 7.5km 3,7km S S S S 10km 7.5km 7.5km 5km 20km 15km 10km 10km 7.5km S S S S S S S

C C C F F F C C C C C C C C C C F F F F F C C C C C C C

Andrew Nash Konrad vanVarseveld Maxine Forder Jacqui Benson John Connor Kate Woods Hannah Mehain Maxine Forder Gabriel Price Avalon Wasteneys Jenna Sim Maxine Forder Colin Ferrie Alex Myshack-Davis Katie Weaver Hanneli Ladyman David Palmer Alex Myshack-Davis David Walker Andrew Nash Kaia Andal Julien Locke Kirsty Bock Alex McDonald Andrew Nash Rachel May Konrad vanVarseveld Katia Lumb

CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th 4th 4th 5th 5th 6th 6th 6th 6th 6th 6th 7th 7th 7th 7th 7th 8th 8th 8th 8th 8th

Jr Girls Jr Girls Jr Girls Juv Girls Juv Girls Sr Women Jr Girls Jr Boys Juv Girls Juv Girls Jr Girls Jr Girls Juv Girls Juv Girls Juv Girls Sr Women Juv Girls Sr Women Jr Girls Jr Girls Juv Girls Juv Girls Juv Boys Sr Women Sr Men Jr Women Juv Girls Jr Boys Jr Women Jr Girls Jr Girls Juv Girls Juv Girls

Cornerbrook, NF

5km 10km 5km 7.5km 5km S 7.5km 15km 5km S 7.5km S 5km 7.5km 5km 30km 5km 10km 7.5 S 7.5 S S 5km S S S S 20km 10km 5km 7.5km 5km

C F C C F F C C C F C F F C C C F F C F C F F C F F F F C F C C C

Annika Richardson Emily Dickson Katie Weaver Molly Miller Kaia Andal Alysson Marshall Kate Woods Gabriel Price Molly Miller Molly Miller Avalon Wasteneys Avalon Wasteneys Molly Miller Hannah Mehain Anna Goodwin Alysson Marshall Hannah Mehain Alysson Marshall Lauren Doak Katie Weaver Kaia Andal Rachel May Cam Fitzmaurize Alysson Marshall Julien Locke Sarah Beaudry Annika Richardson John Connor Sarah Beaudry Avalon Wasteneys Avalon Wasteneys Annika Richardson Rachel May

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS SCANDINAVIAN CUP Oteppa, Estonia

17th 19th

S

C

Alysson Marshall

MS

C

Alysson Marshall

14-08-13 11:06 AM

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 47

14-08-13 11:06 AM

192575_SCC_Magzaine.indd 48

14-08-13 11:06 AM