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Cross Country THE BC GUIDE TO CROSS COUNTRY SKIING 2013-14

FEATURES

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First Tracks 5 Sleep, Recovery and Human Performance 6 Teck Skier Development Program 11 A Legacy of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games 16 K-9 Trails 17 Why Teens Drop Out? 21 PROGRAMS

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Athletes at the Top 22 Coaching Program 26 BC Winter Games 39 Kid’s Programs 40 Racing Rocks! 41 Officials Program 42 Teck BC Cup Series 43

REFERENCE

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CCBC Member Club Directory 30 Competition Schedule 34 CCBC Bulletin Board 44 For the Record 46

Front Cover Photo: J. Miles, Sovereign Lake Nordic Club

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SKI Cross Country

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

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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

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First Tracks Bulkley Valley Junior Racers Give Back to Their Bunny/Rabbit Roots This past ski season seven members of the Bulkley Valley Nordics race team completed their community coaching courses (ICCW and CCW) in time to play key roles in the coaching of this year’s Bunnies and Rabbits.

Each of the Junior Racers were teamed up with an adult coach to provide continuity when the team was away at races. The young coaches brought youthful enthusiasm, great technique and a lot of fun to the program (not to say that the adult coaches weren’t doing that too but little kids LOVE big kids).

Reports back from the Rabbits program coordinator, the other coaches and the Rabbits and Bunnies themselves were all glowing.

“The Rabbits fun day wrap up was the best we have ever had thanks to the energy and fun those young coaches brought”.

Alex Woods, Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club

Jan 31, 2013 SNSC News: Dave dilemma The Strathcona Nordics are being overrun with Daves. We have Dave Battison, Dave Damery, Dave Gledhill, Dave Pinel, and the list goes on... We, in the Devos, have a special dilemma with this surplus of Daves.

When we say “Dave did it”... do we mean Dave Battison, Dave Damery, or one of million other Daves in the club. The problem is most acute when we are addressing Dave Damery, so we’ve decided to fix the problem by giving him a nickname--but we need your help. Please vote for your favourite nickname for coach Damery, and we’ll announce the winning nickname in a future newsletter.

Thanks for your help in fixing our Dave Problem.

Klister Attends 2013 Ski Nationals Inspired by a record number of racers (682), CCC's Klister showed up at this year's Nationals ready to take on the competition (top right).

Photo: N. Manhard, 100 Mile Nordics

KLISTER Photo: J. Cunningham, CCC

Feb 14, 2013 SNSC News: Results of the Dave dilemma “The results of our recent poll on a nickname for Dave Damery have just been released by Elections Canada. The winning nickname with 40% of the ballots cast is....DEVO DAVE. Elections Canada has advised however that there was some voting irregularity in eastern Comox and they are investigating where some people tried to vote twice. Also the leader of the breakaway Circle Skiing Faction, Callum Barry, initiated a strong write-in campaign for a nickname that was not on the ballot. This brazen write-in campaign by the young Barry garnered almost 30% of the votes. Elections Canada has ruled, as a result, that we must accept both nicknames. So Coach Damery can hereafter be referred to either as DEVO DAVE or DOUBLE D. -- Canadian Press with sources in eastern Comox

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SLEEP, RECOVERY & HUMAN PERFORMANCE: A Comprehensive Strategy for Long-Term Athletic Development

2013 National Championships, CallaghanValley Photo: J. Cunningham, CCC

Post-exercise recovery and regeneration (PERR) is as important as the training regimen to the complex adaptive process of increasing athletic performance.

The foundation of PERR is sleep. Sleep constitutes the passive recovery, regeneration and rest process.

train, maximize the training response, and recover. Most importantly, these parameters change over the course of an athlete’s career and life. Therefore, the athlete, parents and coaches need to have strategies to adjust to the changing sleep requirements throughout the athlete’s career. Finally, attending to the importance of sleep will reduce the risk of overtraining/under-recovery, enhance resistance to illness and improve recovery from injury.

SLEEP, RECOVERY, and Renegeration The effect of sleep on athletic performance has become a topic of great interest due to the growing body of scientific evidence that has demonstrated a relationship between critical sleep factors (sleep length, sleep quality and circadian sleep phase) and human performance.

There is great interest and debate over the optimum amount of sleep (sleep length) required for humans to recuperate and function normally. Sleep requirements change over the course of an individual’s life (see Figures 1 and 2). These figures describe the general patterns of changes in sleep requirements and composition (sleep stages) over the course of a lifetime and provide sleep researchers/educators with the information to guide the advice provided for the athletes.

It is a safe assumption that based on training demands the sleep requirement for an athlete would be greater than for the average individual who is not an athlete.

Sleep factors have also been shown to have a direct effect on metabolic processes including energy balance, appetite and weight control. More importantly, sleep extension and circadian rhythm research in athlete populations has provided objective evidence that confirms the significance of these relationships and importance of considering sleep in Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD).

The relationship of sleep to PERR and performance can be viewed in a structured fashion. Sleep length (total sleep requirement: hours/night), sleep quality (sleep disorders, environmental disturbance or fragmentation), and sleep phase (circadian timing of sleep) are the key factors affecting the overall recuperative outcome of the sleep state. These three parameters of sleep affect an athlete’s ability to

Therefore, establishing guidelines for athletes at various stages in their career development for sleep requirement, providing tools to assess sleep patterns/routines accurately and implementing strategies to achieve the recommended amount of sleep are important practical interventions. It is very important for athletes, parents and coaches to be aware of the fact that at the time in life (12 – 18 years old) when adolescents require the most amount of sleep (9 – 10 hours

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per night) they tend to develop a delay in their biological clock (circadian sleep phase) that reduces the amount of time available for sleep. This results in a chronic sleep restriction during a time of increasing training demands, growth and development.

years old were screened during the 2009 annual medical review. The results revealed a range of 4.5 to 10.5 hours of sleep per night with an average of 7.8 hours of sleep per night in these athletes.

A recent study of intercollegiate athletes by Mah (2011) at Stanford University found that increasing the nightly sleep period of 18 - 20 year old varsity basketball players to at least 10 hours, for a duration of 5-7 weeks led to faster sprint times, increased accuracy, and improved overall ratings of physical and mental well-being during practices and games.2 These results demonstrate a discrepancy between athletes’ behaviours (how much sleep they get) and athletes’ sleep requirements (how much sleep they need).

SLEEP LENGTH Figure 1 a & b. Percentiles for total sleep duration and nighttime sleep duration per 24 hours from infancy to adolescence. Adapted from Iglowstein et al.

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Therefore, it is important to establish sleep routines at the Active Start stage, maintain those routines insuring adequate sleep through the FUNdamental and Learn to Train stages (6 – 12 years old) and prepare for the challenges of getting adequate sleep (9 – 10 hours per night) during the Train to Train and Train to Compete stages (adolescence). This “upfront effort” will establish the importance of sleep and sleep routines for the demanding Train to Win stage so the added stress of travel can be more easily managed to reduce the impact of travel fatigue and jet lag.

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An athlete’s total sleep requirement is the key to the foundation of PERR. The tools used to monitor sleep requirement are sleep logs (refer to the website link at the end of this article for a sample log). Sleep logs can be used to determine current behaviors and then to develop training and recovery routines to match the sleep requirement.

Strategies for getting enough sleep include napping.

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Figure 2. Sleep staging variations and changes throughout the life span.

Sleep latency – time to fall asleep, WASO – wake after sleep onset, REM – Dream Sleep, SWS – Slow Wave (Deep) Sleep, Stage 1 and 2 – Light Sleep. Adapted from Ohayon et al.

1) Naps should be limited to 30 minutes.

2) Naps should be scheduled in the mid to late afternoon (2 – 4pm) but not after 4pm so it does not affect the athletes ability to fall asleep at bedtime 3) Naps can be combined with a dose of caffeine, for the older athletes (cup of coffee either before or immediately after the nap).

The combination of caffeine and napping has been shown to improve the restorative quality of the nap and post-nap alertness/concentration. It is paramount that the athlete determines the amount of sleep needed per week (e.g., 8 hours per day = 56 hours per week). This gives the athlete a sense of how much sleep they require and how much sleep debt they accumulate per week. With this information the athlete and support staff can develop sleep and napping

From a Canadian perspective, a sample of 272 National and Olympic Team athletes and coaches ranging from 15 to 57

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Final Comments

strategies which will then dictate training routines with the ultimate goal of reducing cumulative sleep debt.

Sleep is the foundation of PERR. For the most part we have a tendency to ignore sleep or compromise sleep for other activities and not consider sleep a priority. Athletes have no choice but to make sleep a priority because their competitors do, and it could be the difference between winning and losing or experiencing a career ending injury.

Parents, coaches and trainers have to help the athlete develop and maintain good sleep habits and routines during the off-season, pre-season and competitive season throughout the athlete’s career. These routines have to take into account changing demands through the developmental stages such as sleep requirements, training volume/intensity and travel. The most important messages to remember and pass on to others are sleep requirements and potential disturbances change over time, establishing a sleep routine is the key, never compromise sleep for training, establish the importance of sleep early in the athletes career, provide time for sleep opportunity, and if the athlete complains of poor sleep get help.

SLEEP QUALITY Sleep quality refers to the restorative quality of the sleep state/period and is subjectively assessed and reported by the athlete. The key point here is that an athlete may be getting “enough sleep� (hours/night) but the quality of the sleep could be poor and non-restorative. Typical factors that affect sleep quality are sleep disorders, environmental disturbance, and mood disorders. Normal sleepers usually fall asleep within 20-30 minutes of turning off the light and can sleep through the night with brief awakenings and wake spontaneously in the morning without an alarm feeling refreshed within an hour of waking up.

Sleep disorders are common and treatable, but often remain undiagnosed and untreated especially in children.

Unrecognized sleep disorders affect personal health and may lead to chronic sleep loss which, in turn, can increase the risk of poor performance and injuries.

For more information on sleep disorders, references, recommended selected readings and a sample of a sleep log (a self-assessment of total sleep time per night, sleep quality and restorative quality of sleep) visit http:// canadiansportforlife.ca/sites/default/files/resources/Sleep_ Recovery_Jan2013_EN_web.pdf.

The most common sleep disorders that can affect athletic performance are insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, movement disorders in sleep, and parasomnias. A sleep disorder in an athlete will compound the disturbance in sleep quality for the older athletes due to the chronic sleep disturbance and sleep loss resulting from rigorous training and competition schedules.

Credit: Samuels, C. & Alexander, B. (2013). Sleep, recovery, and human performance: A comprehensive strategy for longterm athlete development. Victoria, Canada: Canadian Sport Institute.

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Photo: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

Sleep and the Lifecycle of an Athlete LTAD Stage Specific Sleep Recommendations Active Start (Females & M ales 0-6 years)

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10-11 + 30 min nap between 2-4pm

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9.5-10 + 30 min nap between 2-4pm

Train to Train (Females 11-15, Males 12-16)

Train to Compete (Females 15-21 +/-, Males 16-23 +/-)

Train to Win (Females 18+, Males 19+)

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9 + 30 min nap between 2-4pm

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8-10 hrs + 30 min nap between 2-4pm

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• Establish and maintain a sleep/nap routine • Ensure a comfortable/safe sleep environment • Avoid stimulation 1-2 hrs before bed; minimize “screen time”

• Consolidate nighttime sleep period • Decrease naps to 1-2/day in the first year • Natural light exposure first thing in the morning

• Establish stable sleep routines and a bedtime routine • Use a sleep transition object • Introduce independent sleep initiating behaviors

• Maintain a regular sleep/nap routine • Ensure a comfortable sleep environment • Establish independent sleep initiating behaviors • Observe sleep for sleep disorders

• Establish a neutral sleep pattern between 9pm and 8am • Encourage predictable afternoon nap/ rest • Establish reliable meal routines (breakfast is the most important meal of the day)

• Reinforce 15-30 min bedtime routine • Avoid stimulation 1-2 hours before bed, control “screen time” • Good nutrition and meal routines reinforce sleep routines

• Maintain a regular sleep/nap routine • Ensure a comfortable sleep environment • Observe sleep for sleep disorders

• Maintain Neutral sleep pattern • Get early morning light exposure for 30 min. daily* • Maintain reliable nutrition routines (breakfast is the most important meal of the day)

• Maintain 15-30 min. bedtime routine • Monitor and control “screen time” • Monitor caffeine intake

• Ensure a comfortable sleep environment • Initiate regular napping strategy • Monitor for excessive sleepiness and fatigue • Observe sleep for sleep disorders

• Maintain a regular sleep/nap routine • Get early morning light exposure for 30 min. daily* • Monitor for a delayed sleep phase (difficulty falling asleep and waking up for school) • Maintain reliable nutrition routines (breakfast is the most important meal of the day)

• Reinforce the importance of sleep routine • Monitor for cumulative sleep debt (<9 hours/night or <56 hours/week) • Monitor caffeine intake • Do not train on an unrested body

• Ensure a comfortable sleep environment when travelling and competing • Monitor for competition stress and anxiety ginsomnia • Monitor for excessive sleepiness and fatigue • Observe sleep for sleep disorders

• Maintain regular sleep/nap routine • Monitor for a delayed sleep phase (difficulty falling asleep and waking up for school) • Get early morning light exposure for 30 min. daily • Maintain reliable nutrition routines (breakfast is the most important meal of the day)

• Focus on reducing sleep debt. Get 56-70 hours of sleep/week • Do not train if unrested and sleep deprived • Avoid technology (screen time) before bed • If your sleep is poor seek help

• Ensure a comfortable sleep environment when travelling and competing • Monitor for competition Stress & anxiety g insomnia • Observe sleep for sleep disorders

• Maintain regular sleep/nap routine • Monitor for a delayed sleep phase (difficulty falling asleep and waking up for school) • Get early morning light exposure for 30 min. daily* • Maintain reliable nutrition routines (breakfast is the most important meal of the day)

• Focus on reducing sleep debt. Get 56-70 hours of sleep/week • Do not train if unrested and sleep deprived • Avoid technology (screen time) before bed • If your sleep is poor get help

• Maintain a regular sleep/nap routine keep your sleep debt to a minimum • Ensure a comfortable sleep environment • If your sleep is poor quality seek help!

• Maintain a regular sleep schedule • Get early morning light exposure for 30 min daily • Maintain reliable nutrition routines (breakfast is the most important meal of the day)

• Get your sleep!

• Maintain meal routines and always eat breakfast • Learn to nap • Do not train if you are fatigued or sleep deprived

Above table: stage specific recommendation for the critical determinants of sleep and associated key points. Adapted from Weiss.

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Roller Ski Maintenance Most people do zero maintenance on their roller skis. This is alright most of the time, but there are a few things that should be checked on a regular basis for safety.

wheels will delaminate on super-hot summer days. Replacement wheels are available at many good XC retail shops. .

Sharpen your tips often!! It is much easier to sharpen a tip that is not worn down too much. You will be thankful and your roller ski training will be more effective and less frustrating.

Use a diamond file and try to maintain the angles on the tips.

We often use a bench top tile cutter with a rotating diamond blade. This is best done by briefly and gently pressing the tip on the side of the diamond blade. Tricky at first, but you will soon get it figured. We also have diamond hand files for side-of-the-road maintenance. A spare tip and a lighter (to soften the glue) are two items you can carry in your drink belt. It sucks to have to ski back home with one broken tip.

Binding screws do come loose! If you notice rattling and vibration noise as you roll down the highway, it is likely that one or many of your binding screws have come loose. USE GLUE! Epoxy works well, you can even buy specialized epoxy for adhering metal to metal. If the roller skis are wood, then good ol’ white glue works great. Common sense - you do not want the roller ski and binding to separate while skiing.

Wheel axle nuts do come loose! Check them regularly! If it is a persistent problem, use thread locker such as loctite or lock nuts. If you find the ratchet is slipping on your classic roller skis, it may be that the wheel nuts have worked loose. Wheel nuts get damaged from scraping on pavement occasionally.

If they are old, you may want to consider buying replacements so that you can use a wrench to effectively tighten them.

Callaghan Valley Training Centre athletes primarily use F1 Sprint skate roller skis and V2 930k classic roller skis Good luck with your roller skiing!

When it is really smokin hot outside, avoid using your roller skis in the heat of the day. Occasionally the rubber on roller ski

Graham Maclean, CVTC Assistant Coach/Wax Technician

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Photo: D. Koerber, Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

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, Cross Country BC launched a new athlete development initiative last fall – 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 first year of the new program was an unprecedented success, with a record number of young skiers participating in both camps and races in all four regions of the province (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

Camp Report

Campbell River

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There were a total of 12 Teck Regional Camps last season

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1919 of these race starts were in Teck Regional Cup competitions

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Camps were held in all four zones

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There were 470 participants in the camps

Male/female ratio for Regional Cup competitions: 954/965

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

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Target age range: 9 to 14 years of age

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

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Teck Coast Cup Series club aggregate winner: Strathcona Nordic Ski Club (Courtenay)

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

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

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There were a total of 4117 race starts in Tecksponsored events last season-

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38 communities were represented - from Kitimat to Fernie, and Prince George to

Photo: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

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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 techcoord@crosscountrybc.ca.

Region: Coast May 10-13 Regional Spring Camp Mt Washington, BC

Head Coach: Dave Battison Contact: battison.dj@gmail.com Sept 13-15 Regional Fall Dryland Camp Mt Washington, BC

Head Coach: Dave Battison Contact: battison.dj@gmail.com Sept 13-15 Regional Fall Dryland Camp Whistler, BC

Head Coach: Jake Weaver Contact: biweaver@shaw.ca Dec 13-15 Regional Snow Camp Whistler, BC

Head Coach: Jessica Aldighieri Contact:coach@whistler.ca Dec 27-30 Regional Snow Camp Mt Washington, BC

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

Region: Northern BC Oct 4-6 Regional Fall Dryland Camp

Prince George, BC

Head Coach: Andrew Casey Contact: coachcasey@caledonianordic.com Dec 6-8 Regional Snow Camp Smithers, BC

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

Region: Kootenay April 26-28 Regional Spring Camp Rossland, BC

Head Coach: Dave Wood Contact: owenwood@me.com

Photo: A. Stapff, Strathcona Nordic Ski Club

Region: Okanagan Sept 20-22 Regional Fall Dryland Camp

Salmon Arm, BC Head Coach: Adam Elliot

Contact: Randi Ostby, rostby@telus.net

Sept 27-29 Regional Fall Dryland Camp Kimberley, BC

Head Coach: Paul Freeze Contact: oldsquidge@yahoo.ca

Nov 22-24 Regional Snow Camp

Vernon, BC Head Coach: Adam Elliot Contact: coachadam@telemarkracers.org

Nov 22-24 Regional Snow Camp Rossland, BC

Head Coach: Dave Wood Contact: owenwood@me.com

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Photo: D. Koerber, Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

Teck Regional Cup Series 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; programs@crosscountrybc.ca.

Coast Cup Series

Kootenay Cup Series

Dec 1 Coast Cup # 1 Callaghan Valley, BC

Dirk Rohde (604) 942-6410

info@hollyburn xc.ca

Dec 14-15 Kootenay Cup #1 & 2 Rossland, BC

Ian Sibbald (250) 362-2207

isibbald@telus.net

Jan 18 Coast Cup #2 Callaghan Valley, BC

Suki Cheyne (604) 938-6441

admin@whistlernordics.com

Jan 18-19 Kootenay Cup #3 & 4 Kimberley, BC

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

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Feb 2 Kootenay Cup #5 Nelson, BC

Louise Poole (250) 825-9202

klpoole@shaw.ca

Kootenay Cup Series Finale

Coast Cup #3 Callaghan Valley Delores Franz Los (604) 894-6182 dfflos@hotmail.com

Mar 8-9 Coast Cup Finale - #4 & 5 Mt Washington, BC

Alison Stocks (250) 890-0504 races@strathconanordics.com

Coast Cup Series Finale

Northern Cup Series

Okanagan Cup Series

Dec 28 & 29 Northern Cup #1 & 2 Smithers, BC

Ken Eng (250) 877-8150 rceng@telus.net

Dec 29 Okanagan Cup #1 Revelstoke, BC

Debbie Koerber (250) 837-6376

debbie@apexrafting.com

Jan 18 Northern Cup #3 Vanderhoof, BC

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

Feb 16 Okanagan Cup #2 Penticton, BC

Jerome Jang (250) 494-1972

jerome.jang@gmail.com

Okanagan Cup Series Finale

Feb 2 Northern Cup Finale - #4 Burns Lake, BC

Alison Patch (250) 695-6340

agpatch1@xplornet.com

Northern Cup Series Finale

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A Legacy of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games The Nordic Racers Ski Club (Vancouver) has a history of supporting para-nordic skiing. Club coach, Tony Chin, recruited a number of individuals with disabilities in 2006 and started the club’s first ever para-nordic ski team. The program was extremely successful and five of the 17 members of the Canadian team at the 2010 Paralympic Games were members of the Nordic Racers (three athletes and two guides). These athletes experienced the thrill of racing in front of home crowds at Whistler Olympic (and Paralympic) Park in the Callaghan Valley.

Following the games, the Paralympic athletes (Mary Benson, Courtney Knight, and Lou Gibson) wanted to ensure that momentum was not lost and that the club would continue to grow and expand their para-nordic programs. “We all enjoyed skiing so much and we wanted to share that with others. But we also recognized that people with disabilities face barriers when it comes to accessing crosscountry skiing. We wanted to change that,” said Paralympian Courtney Knight.

In 2011, the Nordic Racers organized three one-day ‘Skiing is Believing’ clinics at Whistler Olympic Park — on the very trails where the Paralympians had raced the previous year. These clinics were designed as opportunities for individuals with disabilities to give skiing a try without having to make a long-term commitment.

Furthermore, recognizing that people are more likely to stay involved in the sport if their friends and family also ski, participants were encouraged to bring someone to the clinic with them. For the low cost of $25s, all participants were provided with transportation from Vancouver, ski equipment, trail passes, and a full day of ski instruction. In the morning, participants with disabilities received one-on-one instruction from coaches experienced in working with para-nordic athletes and from the Paralympians themselves. At the same time, their friends and family received group instruction from club coaches. In addition to learning basic skiing technique, they also learned how to assist a person with a disability on the ski trails (for example, learning how to guide a visually impaired skier or how to help a sit skier control their speed on a downhill). After lunch, family and friends were reunited and everyone went for a short ski on the trails before returning to the stadium for relay races.

The Skiing is Believing model was incredibly popular and, over the past three years, the Nordic Racers have continued to grow the program. During the 2013 season, nearly 75 individuals attended a clinic. One of those participants, 12 year-old Jack took to the sit-ski immediately and was soon (fearlessly) chasing Paralympian Lou Gibson on the trails. He had this to say about the day, “The scariest, most exciting, and the best part was the first time I went down a big hill. The hardest part was making it back up. I loved the day and I didn’t want to stop.” Though Jack had been keen to try skiing, his mother Karen had reservations. The last time she was on skis was when she went downhill skiing and her prevailing memory was of being cold and wet. She was surprised at how much she enjoyed the clinics and was impressed with the format of the day. She said, “We were made to feel so welcome immediately by everyone. This went a long way to encouraging me to come back. Jack is a natural athlete and we would

Photos (t/b): L. Lloyd (1 & 3), Nordic Racers; D. Koerber (2 & 4), Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

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have ensured he was able to participate, but we’re so grateful that room has been made for me as well. The program facilitates not only the sport, but relationships as well.”

David also attended a Skiing is Believing Clinic and he believes that cross-country skiing is a sport he and his family will enjoy together. David downhill skied as a young adult but stopped as his eyesight deteriorated. “My first thoughts when arriving at the clinic was that the skis were very slippery and I was not as bendy as I used to be,” he said. But it didn’t take long before he found his rhythm and was gliding down the trails guided by his daughter Chandra, both of them enjoying “the physical workout and being outdoors on a sunny day in an absolutely beautiful location.”

K-9 Trails

For coaches and volunteers, it was seeing a whole stadium filled with new skiers and family members enjoying themselves on skis that was the real reward. “The best part of the clinics for me was when I saw someone who was out on snow for the first time - and then saw them at the end of the day and they were doing things they didn’t think they could do, or were afraid to do", said Courtney. “For the most part, people underestimate the capabilities of people with disabilities. Given equal access, we can do anything anyone else can. We just might have to adapt to a new way of doing it that works for the unique needs of our disability. There are potential adaptive skiers all over this country, but a lack of accessible ski areas (i.e.: lack of level access to lodges, wheelchair accessible washrooms, disability parking and coaches) combined with a lack of club programs is holding back development.”

The Nordic Racers Ski Club has also been able to use the Skiing if Believing program as a platform to launch other para-nordic initiatives. In the last three years, a number of participants from the clinics have decided to pursue skiing long-term. The club now runs a weekly ‘Adaptive Learn-to-Loppet’ program at Cypress Mountain in Vancouver for adults with disabilities who want to work on skill development and fitness goals. The junior ‘integrated’ program is in its second year and includes youth with disabilities and able-bodied peers skiing together. This season also marked the first time since 2010 that the club had a para-nordic race team. Several team members competed at the 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals and Andy Lin and Kevin Priebe both brought home medals!

Many ski areas in British Columbia now offer dedicated ski trails for skiers with dogs. Refer to pages 30-32 for a listing of club-operated facilities with this feature.

The club’s next priority is to liaise with other clubs in the province to further support the development of para-nordic skiing. While the Nordic Racers might have the largest program in British Columbia, they are by no means the only club to have athletes with disabilities among their membership! It is their hope that this upcoming season will provide them with many opportunities to work and collaborate with clubs and individuals interested in para-nordic programming and that this will result in increased opportunities for individuals with disabilities looking to race and ski recreationally.

Skiing is Believing was recently profiled by Accessible Media Inc. for their show ‘Sport Access.’ A video clip from the show can be viewed at http://youtu.be/S_DI52kQWfU. Andrea Bundon, Nordic Racers Ski Club

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Photo: J. Miles, Sovereign Lake Nordic Club

Photo: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

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The cost of organized sports can be a barrier to participation and limit the choices for some families.

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Why Do Teens Drop Out? Organizations that offer both children and teens a variety of learning activities (for example, 4-H or Scouts) usually have more than half their participation from children in the nine to 11 year age range. Typically, individuals join as children and participate throughout their elementary school years. Then, as they proceed towards adolescence and high school, their involvement declines dramatically. Organizations and their professionals and volunteers will inevitably question what is wrong with their program and what they might be doing to send their participants elsewhere. However, a close look at early adolescence will reveal that individuals leaving these types of programs often do so because it is a natural part of their developmental (growing up) process – not because of a programming glitch.

They may even drop activities they like and still enjoy just so they can make some choices themselves. In addition, part-time jobs that offer revenue, and thereby increased independence will become increasingly available. Once they have a part-time job they will find that they have to make decisions about how to spend or divide their nonschool time. There will no longer be enough time to pursue multiple interests and do all the things they used to do.

Then, too, not all teens enjoy groups. There are some who would rather pursue interests on their own.

Teens that do choose to participate in organized programs often do so for the following reasons:  The guidance and support provided by the program

leaders. The teen likes the adult or what the adults are providing. The adults who are successful in working with them will generally encourage creativity and support them in their efforts; provide guidance while giving a major role in democratic decision making; and genuinely like this age group and are comfortable working with them.

Children and Preadolescents For children, entering preschool and then elementary school are early steps into the wider world. Organized programs provide the next approved step as parents begin to expose their children to group experiences. At this stage, children make few decisions themselves and their parents decide which and how many of these out-of-school experiences their children will have.

 The organization’s activities are fun, challenging and

exciting, or simply different from the experiences they have participated in as children.

These organized programs provide an opportunity for children and preadolescents to meet their needs and pursue their emerging interests. At this point, youngsters are beginning to step beyond the home and into the community. Making friends, being with their peers and being part of an organized group are very important to them.4

 They like being part of a group.

In summary, a major portion of teen dropout from organized programs and activities can be viewed as developmentally appropriate and normative. This in no way denies the value of programming for those individuals who want and need the group experiences provided by organizations. It does mean, however, that organizations and programmers may need to adjust their expectations with respect to teen participation.

Adolescents Adolescents, on the other hand, are usually quite comfortable in the community away from home. They are now mature enough to have a say in decisions about what they want to do and what they don’t want to do. Typically they will explore and experiment with new interests as well as refine and expand ongoing interests. Further, they may wish to pursue interests and activities of their own and not their parents’ choosing. In addition to this there are many more activities for them to choose from - some of which they can access themselves as secondary schools usually offer a variety of programs including sports that don’t require the kind of parental support that children’s activities do.

To maximize motivation, coaches can positively affect children's sport experiences by providing optimal challenges, maximizing social support, ensuring enjoyable activities, creating a mastery motivational climate and helping children help themselves. Each of these principles can be easily customized with sport-specific examples, and applied during practices and competitive events to maintain, sustain and enhance children's 'love of the game'.

At this point teens will begin to develop some independence from their family. Choosing new activities and dropping others pursued since childhood are one way of doing this.

Source: NCCP Competiton Coaching Introduction L2T Reference Material (cross-country skiing)

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ATHLETES AT THE TOP

The National Scene

The Callaghan Valley Training Centre (CVTC) located in Whistler, BC is a National Development Centre and as such is part of the Cross Country Canada national training centre system.

The CVTC's mission is to produce cross-country skiers that are successful at the World Cup level. To achieve this it is the objective of the training centre to provide a concentration of world class training facilities, coaching and sport science/ medicine resources for athletes that are in the L2T and T2T stages of development.

For more information on the CVTC, visit www.cvtc.ca.

National Development Centre - Callaghan Valley, 2013-14 U23 Team Geoffrey Richards - BC (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club) Martin Schrama - BC (Whistler Nordic Ski Club) Paul Dupuis - Alberta (Canmore Nordic Ski Club) Benjamin Osorio - Ontario (Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club) Sebastian Danderand - Alberta (Canmore Nordic Ski Club) Junior Team Colin Foley - Ontario (Nakkertok Nordic Ski Club) Andrew Avis - Ontario (Highlands Trailblazers) Sam Morris - BC (Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club) Liam Patterson - Ontario (North Bay Nordic Club) BC Athletes attending other National Development Centres in 2013-14 Alberta World Cup Academy: - Alysson Marshall (Larch Hills Ski Society) - Rebecca Reid (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club)

Highlights from the 2013 National Championships BC Athletes earned 16 medals in individual events (able-bodied) and eight in para-nordic events at the National Championships.

In addition five BC athletes earned top-three age-class aggregates: Katie Weaver (Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club) was first in the Juvenile Girls category, Alysson Marshall (Larch Hills Nordic Society) was second in the Senior Women category, Thomas Hardy (Larch Hills Nordic Society) was second in the Junior Boys category, Sarah Beaudry (Caledonia Nordic Ski Club) was second in the Junior Women category, and David Palmer (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club) was third in the Junior Men category.

In addition seven BC athletes earned aggregate titles under the new system of recognition based on year of birth: 1st - Annika Richardson (Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club) 1st - Eric Byram (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club) 1st - Katie Weaver (Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club) 2nd - David Palmer (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club) 2nd - Kate Woods (Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club) 2nd - Thomas Hardy (Larch Hills Nordic Society) 3rd - Sarah Beaudry (Caledonia Nordic Ski Club)

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Photos: Nordic Focus

Alysson Marshall, Larch Hills FIS World Cup, Kuusamo, FIN BC SKI TEAM A. Myshak-Davis Alysson Marshall Avalon Wasteneys Eliza-Jane Kitchen Gabriel Price Geoffrey Richards Kajsa Heyes Kate Woods Katie Weaver Lauren Doak Martin Schrama Megan Evans Rebecca Reid Sam Morris

Telemark Larch Hills Strathcona Hollyburn Bulkley Valley Black Jack Hollyburn Bulkley Valley Hollyburn Whistler Nordic Whistler Nordic Revelstoke Nordic Black Jack Hollyburn

Alec Stapff Alexander Corbett Alexander Nemethy Andrew Nash Annika Richardson Cam Fitzmaurice Daniel Merlo David Walker E. McKenzie-Case Erica Kreitz Gareth Williams Gina Cinelli Hannah Mehain Jonathan Bakker Kayden Sim Kellen Viznaugh Kieran Lumb Matan Guttmann Morgan Meckert Nelson Kleer Sage Bialuski Seth van Varseveld

Strathcona Larch Hills Nechako Larch Hills Hollyburn Hollyburn Black Jack Telemark Overlander Caledonia Telemark Larch Hills Sovereign Lake Larch Hills Hollyburn Larch Hill Hollyburn Hollyburn Strathcona Larch Hill Caledonia Larch Hills

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BC Cup #2, Telemark Ski Trails Photo: N. Manhard, 100 Mile Nordics

COACHING PROGRAM

Photo: N. Manhard, 100 Miile Nordics Photo: D. Koerber, Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

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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 $95.00.

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 $65.00.

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 $85.00.

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.

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16 hours / workshop. The workshop fee is $110.00

Cross Country BC Contact List

COACHING PROGRAM NATIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (NCCP) INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY COACHING WORKSHOPS

Oct 4-5 Oct 4-5

Oct 11-12 Oct 11-12 Oct 18-19 Oct 18-19 Oct 18-19 Oct 18-19 Oct 25-26 Oct 25-26 Nov 1-2 Nov 1-2 Nov 1-2 Nov 8-9 Nov 15-16 Nov 15-16 Nov 22-23 Nov 22-23

Kelowna Kimberley 100 Mile House Salmon Arm Kitimat Sun Peaks Houston Prince George Nelson Pemberton Vancouver Courtenay Quesnel Penticton Vancouver Smithers Prince George Invermere

COMMUNITY COACHING WORKSHOPS May 10–12 Vernon Nov 15-17 Sun Peaks Nov 22-24 Whistler Nov 22-24 Vancouver Nov 22-24 Castlegar Nov 29-Dec 1 Smithers Nov 29-Dec 1 Kelowna Nov 29-Dec 1 Houston Nov 29-Dec 1 Vancouver Nov 29-Dec 1 Kimberley Dec 6-8 Penticton Dec 6-8 Prince George Dec 6-8 Invermere Dec 6-8 100 Mile House Dec 13-15 Courtenay Dec 13-15 Prince George Jan 3-5 Quesnel

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Board of Directors

Barb Matfin Megan Brooke Liz Thorne Phil Youwe Kelly Favron Peder Nesset Nancy Quackenbush Delores Franz Los Russ Stothers Doug Herchmer Peter van Leusden Audrey Perry Russ Stothers Jane Woods Peder Nesset Cam Gilles

(250) 979-8005 (250) 427-4415 (250) 395-2099 (250) 832-4904 (250) 632-6055 (250) 578-7734 (250) 845-0097 (250) 961-8259 (250) 354-3806 (604) 894-6182 (604) 986-9575 (250) 248-2233 (250) 992-7206 (250) 497-6003 (604) 986-9575 (250) 847-1938 (250) 961-8259 (250) 342-9605

Darren Derochie Phil Youwe Suki Cheyne Russ Stothers Ann Quartermann Jane Woods Deren Sentesy Kelly Favron Russ Stothers Thom Tarte Audrey Perry Peder Nesset Cam Gilles Barb Matfin Doug Herchmer Peder Nesset Peter van Leusden

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LEARNING TO TRAIN (DRYLAND) WORKSHOPS April 5-7 Salmon Arm Verna Wagner May 31–June 2 Fernie Verna Wagner Oct 4-6 Kelowna Verna Wagner Oct 4-6 Prince George Verna Wagner Oct 11-13 Vancouver Verna Wagner Nov 15-17 Courtenay Verna Wagner Nov 22-24 Sun Peaks Verna Wagner

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LEARNING TO TRAIN (ON-SNOW) WORKSHOPS Nov 29-Dec 1 Prince George Verna Wagner Nov 29-Dec 1 Vancouver Verna Wagner Jan 3-5 Courtenay Verna Wagner Jan 3-5 Fernie Verna Wagner Jan 10-12 Kelowna Verna Wagner

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TRAINING TO TRAIN WORKSHOPS April 12-14 Dryland Vernon Verna Wagner Aug 16-18 Dryland Vernon Verna Wagner Sept 13-15 Dryland Vernon Verna Wagner Nov 29-Dec 1 On-Snow Callaghan Valley Verna Wagner

(250) 545-9600 (250) 545-9600 (250) 545-9600 (250) 545-9600

TRAINING TO COMPETE WORKSHOPS May 8-12 Dryland Canmore, AB Nov 7-10 On-Snow Canmore, AB

(250) 545-9600 (250) 545-9600

Verna Wagner Verna Wagner

MODULES FOR COACHES OF ATHLETES WITH A DISABILITY

Oct 4-6 Feb 1

CCI Dryland CC

Vancouver Whistler

Verna Wagner Verna Wagner

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Chairperson & Officials Chair: Mark Richards (250) 362-9595 markrichards58@gmail.com Vice Chair: Wanda Nemethy (250) 567-5324 bwruntwo@telus.net Treasurer: Glen Davidson (250) 398-5809 gcdavidson@shaw.ca Northern Zone Chair: Jim Burbee (250) 562-1512 venturefc@telus.net Kootenay Zone Chair: Roger Pratt (250) 352-6893 rogerpratt@telus.net Coaching Development Chair: Georgia Manhard (250) 397-2525 gmanhard@telus.net

Staff Office Coordinator: Ashley Wightman (250) 545-9600 office@crosscountrybc.ca Program Coordinator: Verna Wagner (250) 545-9600 programs@crosscountrybc.ca Technical Coordinator: Dudley Coulter (250) 545-9600 adcoord@crosscountrybc.ca Marketing & Communications Coordinator: Dudley Coulter adcoord@crosscountr CVTC Head Coach: Chris Manhard (604) 698-6512 chris@cvtc.ca CVTC Assistant Coach: Graham Maclean (403) 688-1918 maria@cvtc.ca CVTC Assistant Coach: Maria Lundgren (604) 908-1081 lundgren_maria@hotmail.com

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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, 1.5 km K-9 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 Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club Contact: Alex Loeb 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 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

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

Paulson Cross Country Ski Trails 45 km groomed trails, 5 km ungroomed trails; terrain suitable for recreational skiing; ski playground Cabin at trail head; 3 shelters on trail system Grooming: 2 Ginzu groomers; 4 snowmobiles Trail use fee, visitors welcome

Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Contact: Kevin Pettersen Box 1243 Prince George, BC V2L 4V3 office@caledonianordic.com Snow Phone: (250) 649-1144 www.caledonianordic.com Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Otway Ski Area 50 km groomed trails; 5 km lit trails; ski playground, K-9 trails, varied terrain Grooming: PB 70 and PB 170 Daylodge (4500 sf); rental shop; heated washrooms; wax facilities Trail use fee, visitors welcome Cariboo Ski Touring Club Contact: Brian Black Box 4611, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J8 (250) 747-1026; evib@goldcity.net www.caribooski.ca Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Hallis Lake Trails & 10 Mile Lake Provinvial Park 35 km groomed trails; 20 km backcountry trails; 2.5 km lit trails; 7 km K-9 trails; varied terrain.

Daylodge (1500 sf); 3 backcountry cabins Grooming: PB 100, 3 Alpine Twin Track Trail use fee, visitors welcome Castlegar Nordic Ski Club Contact: Winston Fayant Box 3213, Castlegar, BC V1N 3H8 (250) 365-3527 castlegarnordicski@gmail.com www.castlegarnordic.ca Programs: SDP Club Facilities:

China Ridge Trails Society Contact: Bob Coyne Box 555, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 (250) 295-3625; bobcoyne@hotmail. com; www.chinaridgetrails.com Programs: Parents & Tots; Adult Ski Lessons Club Facilities: China Ridge Cross Country Ski Area 55 km groomed trails; 15 km ungroomed trails; 15 km K-9 trails; terrain suitable for recreational skiing; 2 warming cabins, 4 shelters on trail system.

Grooming: snowmobiles No trail use fee, donations 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

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(250) 531-0690; info@fernienordic. com; www.fernienordic.com Club Facilities: Fernie Golf Course 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 719, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 (250) 348-2578 info@goldennordicclub.ca www.goldennordicclub.ca Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Dawn Mountain Nordic Trails & Golf Course Nordic Trails 30 km groomed trails; varied terrain; ski playground Grooming: Bombi 400; snowmobiles Daylodge (2000 sf); trail cabin; 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

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

Contact: Denis Thibodeau Box 1258, Kaslo, BC V0G info@korsbc.ca; www.korsbc.ca Programs: SDP 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 25 km groomed trails; varied terrain; ski playground; 3.3 km lit trails Daylodge (1200 sf); warming cabin Grooming: Bombardier Snowcat Trail use fee, visitors welcome Larch Hills Nordic Society Contact: Peter Molnar Box 218, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N3 (250) 833-0325 info@skilarchhills.ca 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 Vistors welcome

Grooming: Alpine Twin Track Daylodge (2400 sf)

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 35 km groomed trails, 2.5 km lit trails; varied terrain; K-9 trails; ski playground. Grooming: BR 180 3 warming huts on the trail system No trail use fee, donations Visitors welcome

Nelson Nordic Ski Club Contact: Chris Mulvihill Box 486, Nelson, BC V1L 5R3 Snow phone: (250) 354-4292 nnsc@nelsonnordicski.ca www.nelsonnordic.ca Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP Club Facilities: Apex-Busk Ski Trails 28 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

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

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@nickelplate.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; shower facilities Grooming PB 100 Trail use fee, visitors welcome

Morice Mtn. Nordic Ski Club Contact: Jaret van der Giessen Box 1573, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 (250) 845-2565; willowtree@bulkley.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

Nordic Racers Contact: Sherryl Yeager #119 2416 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2 (604) 219-3332 president@nordicracers.ca www.nordicracers.bc.ca Programs: Jr & Sr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons; Adaptive Program Nordic Wrecks Contact: Jeff Roger 4369 Briarwood Cres.

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North Thompson Rec. Society Contact: Carman Smith Box 647, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 (250) 672-9403 carman_smith@telus.net Programs: Ski S’Kool: Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Barrier Forks Ski Trails 5 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 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: 372-5514 www.overlanderskiclub.com Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski

CCBC MEMBER CLUB DIRECTORY Sovereign Lake Nordic Club Contact: Pat Pearce 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 Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club Nordic Centre Contact: Dave Kaegi 53 km groomed trails; varied terrain; Box 1618, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 3.5 km lit trails; ski playground info@revelstokenordic.org Grooming: BR 400+; snowmobiles Snowphone: (250) 837-7303 Daylodge (3500 sf); heated www.revelstokenordic.org washrooms;1 cabin, 1 shelter Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski Trail use fee, visitors welcome S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Spud Valley Nordic Club Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Mt. MacPherson Contact: Delores Franz Los Ski Trails Box 301, Pemberton, BC V0N 2K0 26 km groomed trails; 5 km lit (604) 894-618; dfflos@hotmail.com trails; ski playground; 4 km K-9 www.spudvalleynordics.ca trails; varied terrain Programs: SDP; Ski S’Kool; Jr Racing Grooming: Bombardier BR 275 Program, Adult Skill Lessons. Club Daylodge (2200 sf); heated washrooms; Facilities: Nairn Falls Campground cabin (300 sf) on trail system Grooming: snowmobile Trail use fee, visitors welcome Squamish Nordic Ski Skmana Ski Club Contact: Todd Pope Contact: Darcy Simpson Box 3521, Garibaldi Highlands, Box 325, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 VON 1T0 (604) 815-9010 250-679-3941 tcpope@shaw.ca shuswapsimpson@hotmail.com www.squamishnordic.ca Club Facilities: Skmana Lake Trails Programs: SDP, Adult Skill Lessons 15 km groomed trails; terrain suitable Strathcona Nordic Ski Club for recreational skiing; Daylodge Contact: Len Apedaile (1000 sq ft) Box 3085, Courtenay, BC V9N 5N3 Grooming: Bombardier Snowcat No trail user fee, visitors welcome info@strathconanordics.com www.strathconanordics.com Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski Contact: Liz Thorne S’Kool; SDP; Jr & Sr Racing Box 404, Kitimat, BC Programs; Adult Programs; V8C 2M4 (250) 632-6055 Adaptive Skiing ejthorne@telus.net Sun Peaks Nordic Club www.snowvalleynordics.com Contact: Gunnar Rasmussen Programs: SDP Club Facilities: Onion Lake Ski Trails Box 0124, Sun Peaks V0E 5NO (250) 578-7734 35 km groomed trails, varied sunpeaksnordicclub@gmail.com terrain; 5 km lit trails, 6 km K-9 Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons trail; ski playground; daylodge (900 s f); cabin on trail system Sunset Ridge Ski Society Grooming: PB 200 Contact: Shelly Hume Trail use fee, visitors welcome PO Box 107, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 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

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(250) 425-2404 tnshume@telus.net www.skisparwood.com Club Facilities: Daylodge (1000 sf) 10 km groomed trails, varied terrain Grooming: BR 400 Telemark Nordic Club Contact: Bob Rogers Box 26072, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2G3; griffinlabs@yahoo.ca Snow 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; K-9 Trails; 3 km lit trails; daylodge (3000 sf); heated washrooms Grooming: Bombardier 400 Trail use fee, visitors welcome Tetrahedron Outdoor Club Contact: Raymond Schmidt Box 545, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0 (604) 885-9838; www.tetoutdoor.ca drjackrabbits@gmail.com Programs: SDP Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club Contact: Lyle Wilson Box 892, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (250) 342-3130 info@tobycreeknordic.ca www.tobycreeknordic.ca Programs: SDP 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 Vancouver Skiers Contact: Juergen Kaefer Po Box 4407 Vancouver, BC V6B 3Z8 (604) 437-3881 jkaefer@telus.net; www.theskiers.ca Wells Gray Outdoors Club Contact: Hazel Wadlegger Box 1520, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0 (250) 674-3998

hazelwadlegger@hotmail.com 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 eliza.s@telus.net Programs: SDP Club Facilities: Beatton Provincial Park Trails 12 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 8605 Drifter Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B8 (604) 932-3602 admin@whistlernordics.com www.whistlernordics.com Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons; Learn to Loppet 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

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COMPETITION SCHEDULE Provincial, National & International Events

DECEMBER, 2013 Dec 1 Teck Coast Cup #1

Coast Cup Series

Callaghan Valley

Dirk Rohde

(604) 942-6410

info@hollyburnxc.ca

Dec 7-8 Haywood Nor Am / World

Jr/U23 Championship Trials

Vernon

Monica Gorzelak noram@sovereignlake.com Dec IPC World Cup 10-20 Canmore, AB

Cross Country Canada

(403) 678-6791 Ext. 32 awright@cccski.com Dec 11-21

FISU World University Games Val de Fiemme, ITA Cross Country Canada (403) 678-6791

Dec Haywood Nor Am / World 14-15 Jr/U23 Championship Trials Rossland

Ian Sibbald

(250) 362-2130 isibbald@telus.net Dec Teck Kootenay Cup #1 & 2 14-15 Kootenay Cup Series Rossland

Ian Sibbald

(250) 362-2130 isibbald@telus.net Dec 15 Spirit of the North Sprint

Burns Lake

Alison Patch

(250) 695-6340

agpatch1@xplornet.com Dec 28 BC Winter Games Trials

- Zone 6 (Vancouver Island)

Mt Washington

Alison Stocks races@StrathconaNordics.com

Teck Northern Cup #1 & 2 Dec 28â&#x20AC;&#x201C;29 Northern Cup Series

BC Winter Games Trials - Zone 7 (Northeast) Smithers

Ken Eng

(250) 877-8150 kceng@telus.net Dec 29 Teck Okanagan Cup #1

Okanagan Cup Series

BC Winter Games Trials

- Zone 2 (Okanagan) Revelstoke

Debbie Koerber

(250) 837-6376

debbie@apexrafting.com Dec 29 BC Winter Games Trials - - Zones 3, 4, 5 (Lower Mainland)

Callaghan Valley

David Morris

(604) 352-0129 david.morris@triumf.ca

Dec 29 BC Winter Games Trials - Zone 1 (Kootenays) Rossland

Fred Bushell

(250) 362-7134 kootenayfred@hotmail.com

JANUARY, 2014 Jan 4-5

Teck BC Cup #1

Prince George Jim Burbee (250) 564-1518 competitions@caledonianordic.com

Jan 9-12

BC Cup Series College/University Series

BC Winter Games Trials - Zone 8 (Northeast)

Haywood Nor Am / World Jr/U23 Champiionship Trials Olympic Winter Games Trials

Canmore

Mike Norton

(403) 973-7383

mike.norton@winsportcanada.com Jan 12 Kookaburra Loppet

Sun Peaks

Phil Youwe

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(250) 578-7734 pyouwe@hotmail.com Jan 18

Reino Keski Salmi Loppet Kal-West Loppet Series Salmon Arm Pauline Waelti (250) 833-0325 peter_pauli@shaw.ca

Jan 18 Teck Northern Cup #3

Northern Cup Series Vanderhoof

Wanda Nemethy

(250) 567-5324 bwruntwo@telus.net

Teck Kootenay Cup #3 & 4 Jan 18-19 Kootenay Cup Series Kimberley

Bill Green

(250) 427-5554 wggreen6@gmail.com Jan 18 Teck Coast Cup #2

Coast Cup Series

Callaghan Valley

Suki Cheyne

(604) 938-6441 admin@whistlernordics.com Jan 19

Teck Coast Cup #3 Coast Cup Series Callaghan Valley Delores Franz Los (604) 894-6182 dfflos@hotmail.com

Jan 23 Masters World Cup â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Feb 1 Pillerseetal, AUS

Stefan Niedermoser niedermoser@regio-tech.at www.mwc2014.com Jan 25 Kitimat Open Kitimat

Travis Carter

(250) 635-6435 aidanfam@telus.net Jan 25 Hallis Lake Loppet

Quesnel

Elaine Watteyne

(250) 992-2855 3watts@telus.net

FEBRUARY 2014 Jan Teck BC Cup #2 25-26 BC Cup Series

College/University Series Kamloops

Natalie Manhard

(250) 320-0486 nmanhard@shaw.ca Jan 26 Kelowna Apple Loppet

Kal-West Loppet Series Kelowna

Ron Earle

(250) 212-0704 tccsc@telus.net Jan 27 World Jr/U23 Championships -Feb 2 Val di Fiemme, ITA

Cross Country Canada

(403) 678-6791 Ext. 32 awright@cccski.com Jan 31 Haywood Nor Am / Eastern -Feb 2 Canadian Championships

Cantley, QC

Richard McKenna cec.competition@gmail.com

FEBRUARY, 2014 Feb 1-2 Nipika/Toby Creek Loppet Invermere

Lyle Wilson

(250) 342-6516 info@nipika.com Feb 1 Team Scream Race Revelstoke

Keith McNab

(250) 837-5910 jkmcnab@telus.net Feb 1 Nickel Plate Loppet

Kal-West Loppet Series Penticton

Claire Waterman

(250) 494-0850 peterfwaterman@gmail.com Feb 2 Spud Valley Loppet Pemberton

Liz Scroggins

(604) 894 2399 scrogg@telus.net Feb 2 Teck Okanagan Cup #2

Okanagan Cup Series Finale Penticton

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Jerome Jang

(250) 494-1972 jang.jerome@gmail.com Feb 2 Teck Kootenay Cup #5

Kootenay Cup Series Finale Nelson

Louise Poole

(250) 825-9202 klpoole@shaw.ca Feb 2

Teck Northern Cup #4

Northern Cup Series Finale Burns Lake Alison Patch (250) 695-6340 agpatch1@xplornet.com

Olympic Winter Games Feb 7-23 Sochi, RUS www.sochi2014.com/en/ Feb 8 Canadian Birkebeiner

Edmonton, AB

Glenda Hanna

(780) 430-7153 ski@canadianbirkie.com Feb 8 Cariboo Marathon

Kal-West Loppet Series

100 Mile House

Nicola Maughn

(250) 791-6331 nemaughn@gmail.com Feb 8-9 Teck Midget Championships

Salmon Arm

Alan Corbett

(250) 833-0247 askacorbett@hotmail.com Feb Haywood Nor Am / Western 14-16 Canadian Championships

Prince George

Cal Benson

(250) 564-2580 brendaandcal@bcbenson.ca Feb Gatineau Loppet 15-16 Canadian Long Distance Championship

Gatineau, Quebec

(819) 778-5014 Ext.22 info@gatineauloppet.com Feb 16 Troll Loppet Castlegar

Kim Matson

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Penny Latta

(250) 260-1992 lattap@telus.net

Feb 16 Huckleberry Loppet Golden

Joan Dolinsky

(250) 348-2578 jdolinsky@uniserve.com Feb 16 Overlander Loppet

Kal-West Loppet Series Kamloops

Charlie Bruce

(250) 579-5653 ctbruce@shaw.ca

BC Winter Games Feb 21-23 Mission/Callaghan Valley

Verna Wagner

(250) 545-9600 programs@crosscountrybc.ca Feb 22-23

Siggeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s P'ayakentsut Callaghan Valley Dirk Rohde (604) 942-6410 info@hollyburnxc.ca

Feb 22 Black Jack Loppet

Kal-West Loppet Series Rossland

Fiona Mackay

(250) 362-7202 fmmackay@shaw.ca Feb 22 Moose Marathon Kitimat

Travis Carter

(250) 635-6435 aidanfam@telus.net Feb 23 Lakes Loppet / Family Marathon

Burns Lake Alison Patch (250) 695-6340 agpatch1@xplornet.com

Feb 23 Holy Cow Loppet

Sun Peaks

Phil Youwe

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Feb 28 Teck BC Championships Mar 1-2 BC Cup Series

College/University Series Kelowna

Jillian Stamp

(250) 979-1255 jilljames@shaw.ca

MARCH, 2014 Mar Paralympic Winter Games 7-16 Sochi, RUS www.sochi2014.com/en/ Mar 8-9 Teck Coast Cup #4 & 5

Coast Cup Series Finale

Mt Washington

Alison Stocks races@StrathconaNordics.com Mar 9 Sovereign Lake Loppet

Kal-West Loppet Series Vernon

Monica Gorzelak loppet@sovereignlake.com

March

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Mar 9 Spirit of the Rivers Loppet

Prince George

Jim Burbee

(250) 564-1518 competitions@caledonianordic.com Mar Haywood Ski Nationals 15-22 Cornerbrook, NL

Gord Brewer gbrewer@appraisalconstruction.ca

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Saturday, Jan 18, 2014

Larch Hills, Salmon Arm, BC (250)832-8676 www.SkiLarchHills.ca Kal-West Interior Loppet Series

Mar Canadian Masters Championships 23-30 Labrador City, NL

Gerry Rideout

(709) 944-1802 rideoutg@crrstv.net Mar US Super Tour Finals 23-29 Anchorage, AK, USA

James Southam

(541) 419-6547 southam.james@gmail.com

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BC Winter Games Mission / Whistler COMPETITION INFORMATION: Individual Sprint: Friday - Free Technique Midget Boys/Girls 2000 400 m Juvenile Boys/Girls 1999 400 m Relays: Friday - Mixed Technique • Mixed categories.

• Distance: 4 x 2.0 km.

• Two legs of the relay are Classic Technique, and two are Free Technique.

• Teams consist of two male and two female athletes.

• Only official teams are eligible for medals.

Interval Start: Saturday - Classic Technique Midget Boys/Girls 2000 3.5 km Juvenile Boys/Girls 1999 5 km Zone Sport Representatives: Zone 1 (Kootenay): Fred Bushell.

Ph:(250) 362-7134; Email: kootenayfred@hotmail.com Zone 2 (Okanagan): Rob van Varseveld.

Ph: (250) 833-1468; Email: robvanv@telus.net Zones 3, 4, 5 (Lower Mainland): Jeff Sim. Ph: (604) 984-2323; E-mail: phillips.sim@me.com Zone 6 (Vancouver Island): Andrea Stapff.

Ph: (250) 914-2201 Email: andrea.stapff@gmail.com Zone 7 (Northwest): Leslie-Jean MacMillan.

Ph: (250) 847-8858; Email: ljmacmil@gmail.com Zone 8 (Northeast): Cynthia Andal.

Ph: (250) 613-0025; Email: 6andals@gmail.com Provincial Sport Association Advisor: Verna Wagner. Ph. (250) 545-9600 Email: office@crosscountrybc.ca Quota for Cross-Country Skiing: A total of 82 competitors (41 male and 41 female) and 16 coaches (eight male and eight female) are permitted for the sport of cross-country skiing.

Zone Team Composition: eight zones - eight athletes per zone (four male and four female), and two coaches per zone (one male and one female).

The remaining 18 positions (nine male and nine female) will be allocated to zones according to the total participation numbers of eligible athletes in the Zone Trials.

For more details visit the CCBC website at: www. crosscountrybc.ca/main.asp?cmd=doc&ID-3465.

Photo: N. Manhard, 100 Mile Nordics

Registration Fee: All athletes that qualify at the Zone Trials to attend the BC Winter Games must pay a Games Registration Fee ($150.00) prior to January 17th, 2014. Cheques are to be made payable to 'Cross Country BC.' Fees will be collected by the Zone Representatives.

Coaching Certification Requirements: The Head Coach for each zone requires NCCP Level 2 certification (old system) or trained at the CCI-L2T certification (new system).

The Assistant Coach for each zone requires NCCP Level 2 certification (old system) or CCI-L2T 'trained' status (new system).

Eligibility Restrictions: Refer to section V-2 of the BC Winter Games Rule Book. Athletes born in 1999 (Juvenile category) or 2000 (Midget category) are eligible. Athletes must compete in a Zone Trial in order to qualify (refer to page 34 of this magazine for information on the Zone Trials). All athletes competing at the Games must be a member in good standing with Cross Country BC. Age Categories: Skiers born in 2000 may compete in the Midget or Juvenile age category. Skiers born in 1999 must compete in the Juvenile category.

Competitors may only be entered in one age category at the Games.

Para-Nordic Events: At the 2014 Games, Para-Nordic events will be offered for male and female Sit-Ski (LW2-9) and male and female Standing /Visually Impaired (LW2-9; B1-3) categories. Athletes 14 to 40 years of age as of December 31st, 2013 are eligible.

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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 new program. It has been developed in parallel with the second level of the new 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.

ACTIVE START

Help children develop a positive self-image.

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Help children develop confidence.

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

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Build overall motor skills.

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Help children develop outdoor winter safety skills.

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 new 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: •

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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 new program. It has been developed in parallel with the third level of the new 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.

Provide children an opportunity to make ski friends.

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Develop fundamental movement skills.

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

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

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Develop competence in cross-country ski skills.

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

The 2013-14 Bunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit enrolment kit includes a cross-country ski toque with a CCC logo and a CS4L poster.

The 2013-14 Track Attack enrolment kit includes a cross-country ski buff with a CCC logo and a CS4L Monitoring Growth and Maturation Poster.

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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 2013-14 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

Photo: C. Kawano, Spud Valley Nordic Club

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 encouraage 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.

Photo: xxx, Strathcona Nordic Ski Club

16 CCBC clubs hosted Racing Rocks! events during the 2012-13 ski season.

Cross Country Canada-approved activities provde a free Racing Rocks! headband to all participants (see image at bottom right).

A record 1538 children participated.

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;targetsâ&#x20AC;?. 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: http:// www.crosscountrybc.ca/main.asp?cmd=doc&ID=2370.

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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: $65.00 Course fee for non-members: $75.00

Photo: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

LEVEL 2

Course Schedule Date

Course Location Contact Telephone

Oct 19

Level 1

Rossland

R. Spiller

250-362-2207

Oct 19

Level 1

Fernie

C. Weber

250-430-1582

Oct 26

Level 1

Penticton

J. Jang

250-494-1972

Oct 26

Level 1

Sun Peaks

H. Madsen

250-319-9877

Nov 2-3 Level 1

Prince George

J. Burbee

250-564-1518

Nov 2-3 Level 2

Vancouver

D.Rohde

604-942-6410

Nov 16-17 Level 2

Prince George

J. Burbee

250-564-1518

Nov 16 Level 1

Invermere

C.Gillies

250-342-9605

Nov 16 Level 1

Vancouver

D. Rohde

604-942-6410

Nov 16-17 Level 2

Rossland

R. Spiller

250-362-2207

Jan 8-12 Level 3

Canmore, AB

V. Wagner

250-545-9600

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 BC Cup Series, BC Winter Games and loppets. The course covers all race formats, rules and regulations, rule interpretation, electronic timing, all aspects of the results system and volunteer management.

Course fee for CCBC members: $75.00 Course fee for non-members: $90.00 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, and (4) have a good understanding of CCC/FIS rules.

For updates on Cross Country BC’s Officials Course Schedule log onto: http://www. crosscountrybc.ca/main.asp?cmd=doc&ID=3494.

CCC/FIS Competition Rules & Regulations: www. cccski.com/getmedia/b0c8bb2f-04a8-45bb-a48204b42c9964e0/CCC-Rules-2009.pdf.aspx.

Photo: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

CCC Officials Manual: http://www.cccski.com/ getmedia /79317bda-f719-4390-a8cd-a7636ef63ba9/ CompetitionOfficialsHandbookv34.pdf.aspx.

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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:

Photo: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

The Championships offers both ‘interval start’ and ‘relay start’ competitions. 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!!!

2013-14 SCHEDULE January 4-5

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

January 25-26

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

February 28, March 1-2 BC Championships Kelowna

Mass Start (FT); Interval Start (CT); Relay (FT) Detailed information regarding the BC Cup Program, including the points formula is available on the CCBC website at: www.crosscountrybc.ca

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

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Photo: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

CCBC BULLETIN BOARD Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre, Vernon

Photo: J. Miles, Sovereign Lake Nordic Club

Trio from Strathcona Nordic Ski Club to Attend World University Games

Test Event for 2015 Canada Winter Games

The Strathcona Nordics (Courtenay) have pulled off an amazing feat by qualifying a coach, an athlete and a Technical Delegate for the FISU World University Games in Trentino, Italy in December! Club head coach Dave Battison will be head coach of the Canadian cross-country ski team. He will be accompanied by Andrea Lee who is one of six female racers named to the team (the only other BC athlete is Kajsa Heyes from the Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club in Vancouver), and club chair Len Apedaile who was appointed by the FIS to be Technical Delegate for the cross-country skiing competitions at the event.

for Prince George in February, 2014 will serve as the official test event for the cross country events at the 2015 Canada Winter Games - the first-ever Canada Winter Games to be held in British Columbia.

You can learn more about the Games at: www.wugusa.com/ winter-games/.

CCBC News & Updates Cross Country BC provides an email news service that distributes cross-country ski news and updates to members.

If you would like to add your email address to this list, please send your request to office@crosscountrybc.ca.

Whistler Athlete Lodge The Whistler Athlete Centre (WAC) complex, location of both the WAC High Performance Gym and Whistler Athlete Lodge and home to the Callaghan Training Centre and other high performance sport teams, is an important component of 2010 Olympic Winter Games legacy plans to support athlete development in the Whistler region. The Lodge was constructed to provide affordable accommodations for teams attending traiining camps or competitions in the area. As an athlete, coach, member of a sport club organization, or a volunteer for a sport event, you too can enjoy this legacy. See the inside front cover of this publication for more infomation.

Sign on the Competition Course on the Final Day of the 2013 National Championships

Photo: D. Koerber, Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

The NorAm Western Canadian Championships scheduled

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CCBC BULLETIN BOARD Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club

Otway Nordic Centre, Prince George

Kitimat / Terrace

The Pacific Northwest region is booming with economic prospects and so is our club!

After a few lean snow years and dwindling numbers, our dynamic club is growing in leaps and bounds. We have an amazing trail system with over 35 km of trails, five km of lit night skiing, and dedicated dog trails which our 100% all-volunteer club manages to keep in tip-top shape. Our kids ski program is also rapidly growing. In 2011-2012 we had 39 participants and we grew to 58 in 2012-2013. To encourage the kids to log their kilometers we started a round-thelodge kilometer logging system, and it is used by all members of the club. Each member builds their ski-guy on a popsicle stick and moves them around the cabin, one kilometer moved for one kilometer skied. There are distance snow goals marked Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Kids are often heard saying, “just one more kilometer Dad; I want to get my Gold” and out they go with their friends to ski another loop. Our adult program provides instruction for new skiers and people wanting to improve their technique; and the club kilometer challenge brings us lots of laughs and friendly competition.

The club’s biggest priority is finding financing to replace our aging grooming equipment; our well-loved grooming

Photo: C. Alder, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

machine has seen many kilometers on our beautiful snowy-wet coastal trails.

There are also plans to build a new ski rental hut so we can have space to rent skis to casual weekend skiers or visitors from out of town. So next time your visiting in our area, come and check out our warm and welcoming club!

Penticton to host 2016 BC Winter Games Penticton has been chosen as the host community of the 2016 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 Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Club, which was formed when the BC Winter Games was last held in Penticton (1990), will once again host the cross country events.

NOTICE OF 2014

CROSS COUNTRY BC

CLUB DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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FOR THE RECORD PROVINCIAL EVENTS TECK BC CUP SERIES

Overall Series winners by category: Junior Men 2 Colin Ferrie Junior Women 1 Kirsten Bock Junior Boys 2 Thomas Hardy Junior Boys 1 John Connor Junior Girls 2 Alex Myshak-Davis Junior Girls 1 Megan Evans Juvenile Boys 2 Gareth Williams Juvenile Boys 1 Andrew Nash Juvenile Girls 2 Eliza-Jane Kitchen Juvenile Girls 1 Annika Richardson Midget Boys 2 Tallon Nobel Midget Boys 1 Michael Murdoch Midget Girls 2 Annika Ackermann Midget Girls 1 Maxine Forder Bantam Boys 2 Ian Oliphant Bantam Boys 1 Stephen Moore Bantam Girls 2 Hanneli Ladyman Bantam Girls 1 Keeya Corbett

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

WESTERN CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS KN 100MN LH LH TEL RN TEL LH HBC HBC SN WN KN HBC SL LH OV LH

Trond May LH Nikhil Filatow TEL Sophie van Varseveld LH Julianne Moore LH

TECK BC CHAMPIONSHIPS Prince George

BV CNSC CNSC WN LH BV TEL CNSC SN CNSC LH RN LH LH CNSC CNSC

TECK BC MIDGET CHAMPIONSHIPS Revelstoke

Club Aggregate Award: Larch Hills Nordic Society

1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd

Jr Men 15km Jr Boys 10km Jr Boys 10km Jr Boys S Jr Girls S Mid Girls 2.5km Mid Girls 2.5km Mid Girls S Open Women S Jr Men 30km Jr Men 15km Jr Women 10km Juv Girls 5km Mid Girls 2.5km Mid Girls S Jr Men 30km Jr Men 15km Jr Men S Jr Women 10km Jr Girls 10km Jr Boys 10km Juv Boys 5km Juv Boys S Juv Girls 5km Mid Girls 2.5km Mid Girls S

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

Stefan Sander-Green Thomas Hardy Thomas Hardy John Connor Kate Woods Rachel May Jenna Sim Ruby Meihuizen Alysson Marshall David Palmer David Palmer Brittany Evans Katie Weaver Maxine Forder Jenna Sim Colin Ferrie Colin Ferrie Colin Ferrie Alex Myshak-Davis Kate Woods Gabriel Price Gareth Williams Austin Reith Annika Richardson Annika Ackermann Rachel May

WN HBC

SN HBC

Relays: Boys: Whistler Nordic Ski Club Girls: Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

Open Women S Jr Men 15km Jr Men S Jr Men 30km Jr Men 30km Jr Women 10km Open Women S

C C F F C F C

Alysson Marshall Colin Ferrie Colin Ferrie David Palmer David Palmer Brittany Evans Rebecca Reid

BIGGEST & BEST 2012-2013

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CCBC Membership – 17,223 (Cross

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CCBC Skill Development Program enrolment – 2422 Club with most SDP participants: Caledonia Nordic Ski Club – 242 Club with largest membership: Caledonia Nordic Ski Club – 1822 Loppet with most participants: Sigge's P’ayakentsut – 689 Haywood Ski Nationals, Callaghan Valley - 682

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Interval Start: Boys: Michael Murdoch Girls: Maxine Forder

1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd

Cantley, Quebec

Individual Winners: Open Men Kark Elison Open Women Jacqui Benson Junior Men Williard Andal Junior Women Nicki Murdoch Junior Boys Thomas Hardy Junior Girls Kate Woods Juvenile Boys Gareth Williams Juvenile Girls Erica Kreitz Midget Boys Tallon Nobel Midget Girls Kaia Andal Bantam Boys Stephen Moore Bantam Girls Miika Park

Pee Wee Boys Trond May Pee Wee Girls Julianne Moore Atom Boys Liam Sinclair Atom Girls Mya Blackburn

Grande Prairie, Alberta

EASTERN CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Club Championship Trophy: Caledonia Nordic Ski Society

Individual Sprints: Boys: Ross Lamon Girls: Maxine Forder

NATIONAL EVENTS

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Country Canada's largest Division)

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CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Callaghan Valley

1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th 4th 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 6th 6th 6th 6th 7th 7th 7th 7th 7th 7th 8th 8th 8th 8th 8th 8th 8th 9th 9th 9th 9th 9th

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

10km 15km S 15km 7.5km 5km S S S 5km 5km 10km 5km 7.5km S S 5km 10km 10km 10km 30km 30km S 15km 7.5km S 7.5km 7.5km 5km 15km S 5km 7,5km 7.5km 5km 20km 5km 10km 5km 7.5km 5km 15km 10km 20km S 7.5km 15km

1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd

Men Women Women Women Jr Women Men

S S 5km 2.5km 7.5km 5km

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

David Palmer David Palmer Sarah Beaudry Thomas Hardy Thomas Hardy Katie Weaver Katie Weaver Julien Locke Thomas Hardy Annika Richardson Annika Richardson Alysson Marshall Alysson Marshall Lauren Doak Avalon Wasteneys Alysson Marshall Sarah Beaudry Thomas Hardy David Walker Sarah Beaudry Alysson Marshall Colin Ferrie Colin Ferrie Eric Byram Kate Woods Sam Morris Megan Evans Gareth Williams Gina Cinelli Julien Locke Eric Byram Kate Woods Kayden Sim Katie Weaver Erica Kreitz Sarah Beaudry Brittany Evans Kate Woods Austin Reith Eliza-Jane Kitchen Eliza-Jane Kitchen Stefan Sander-Green Colin Ferrie Brittany Evans Kate Woods Austin Reith Colin Ferrie

Para-Nordic

C C C F F F

Andy Lin Emily Suchy Emily Suchy Emily Suchy Emily Suchy Lou Gibson

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS WORLD JR CHAMPIONSHIPS 32th

Liberec, Czech Republic

10km

F

David Palmer

FIS WORLD CUP 38th

S

Kuusamo, Finland

C

Alysson Marshall

US SUPER TOUR 1st Jr M S

Tahoe, USA

C

Julien Locke

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