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Cross Country A PUBLICATION OF CROSS COUNTRY BC

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Cross Country THE BC GUIDE TO CROSS COUNTRY SKIING 2011-12

FEATURES

First Tracks 5 2011 Masters World Cup 6 Taper and Peaking 12 Pioneer Days of Ski-ing in Western Canada 14

PROGRAMS

Athletes at the Top 22 Coaching Program 26 Kidâ€™s Programs 40 BC Winter Games 41 Officials Program 42 BC Cup Series 43

REFERENCE

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

Front Cover Photo: Don Weixl Photography

SKI Cross Country

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

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.

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First Tracks

Photo: B. MacIntosh, Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

a social après which is often sponsored by a local business. Sponsors may provide a snack and/or drink for each racer, a draw prize, an après location, or whatever they wish to donate. This sponsorship and support has created strong ties and a sense of appreciation within the community, and enhances the commitment of residents to support local businesses. The Whistler Nordic Ski Club is a small club with 260 members, approximately half of which are children. 30-70 racers (age 5+) attend the Toonie races each week. Feedback indicates that the success of the series lies as much in the race as it does the social interaction between the racers.

New Daylodge in Revelstoke On Christmas day, 2010, the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club opened a new nordic lodge (above) for club members and public use. Since that day, the lodge has been a hub of activity. None of this could have happened were it not for the tremendous amount of volunteer help we received from our club members. Our new facilities are a true reflection of the incredible spirit Revelstokians so often exhibit of rolling up their shirt sleeves and jumping in with full energy to see a project rise from an idea through to completion. In addition to regional and local initiatives for funding, many local businesses contributed equipment and manpower to make this lodge a true community asset.

We are proud to invite anyone passing through Whistler during the winter months to come out and join us on a Thursday night for some exercise and fun. You can find the details on our website at: www.whistlernordics.com.

The club president has been the driving force of the lodge. He has contributed countless hours of volunteer time to all aspects of the club, from fund raising, to lodge design and construction, to operations management, grooming, racing programs and more. His enthusiasm and commitment have made this club one of the best ski clubs in the province.

Suki Cheyne, Whistler Nordic Ski Club

A First for Nechako Nordic Ski Club The Nechako Nordics Ski Club is a small club located in a small town (Vanderhoof) in the geographical centre of British Columbia. We are a community of approximately 5000 people, and although small, our Jackrabbit and Track Attack program has had up to 50 skiers. We have very committed parents that either coach or take on roles within the executive.

Brendan MacIntosh, Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

Whistler’s Toonie Race Series The Toonie Race Series runs for ten weeks throughout the winter season, offering all age groups and abilities the chance to ski competitively or participate recreationally in a local weekly event. These races not only foster competition, but establish friendships, provide an activity for families and give visitors to the area an opportunity to experience the cross-country ski scene and share the Whistler ski communitys’ passion for the sport.

One of our main focuses has been to encourage and recruit parents to take the first coaching course (ICC), and then keep our ongoing coaches up to date with further coach education. This retains many of the parents involved with their kids, and helps develop life long enjoyment of the sport.

Each race is comprised of a course on one of the local ski trails and one of a variety of formats - loppet, relay, criterium, poker run, classic sprint, and so on. Races are followed by

We have also had a small number of kids that were more competitive, and keeping them involved in the sport meant exposing them to BC Cup ski races and attending dryland

◄ Photo: warmheartmedia

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The 2011 Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup held in Vernon in March was a resounding success with 1134 registered athletes, a world class venue, great organization and perfect weather.

within a 5-year cohort; ages ranged into the 90’s.

This was the first time the event had been held in BC. The participants came from 22 countries, many of them competing in the Masters World Cup for the first time. The three largest teams were Canada (472), USA (329) and Russia (92). Points of note: • The particpating nations were Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Slovakia, Sweden, Trinidad, Tobago, Ukraine and the USA.

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The largest number of entries were in the 60-64 age category.

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There were six days of races. All races were a mass wave start by age category.

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There were 1155 people at the Closing Ceremony and Banquet.

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380 volunteers contributed an estimated 12,000 hours. Volunteers came from the local community, the host club, throughout BC and across Canada.

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There was one paid position supporting the organizing committee.

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This was the largest number of Canadians (472) to ever participate in a Masters World Cup.

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The event provided an incentive to train for many Canadians who had never taken part in an event like this.

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Athletes participated from all provinces and regions of Canada except Manitoba and Nunavut.

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The event ‘spent’ $562,100 locally.

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Athletes participated from 25 USA states including Florida and Arizona. The minimum age for entry was 30; athletes raced

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The event generated an estimated $4 million locally.

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The club benefited from numerous improvements and upgrades.

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Photos: warmheartmedia

2011 Masters World Cup - BC Medal Winners Individual Events 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd

F01 F02 F06 M12 F02 F06 F01 F02 F02 F01 F06 F02 M06 F01 F11 F01 M12 F02 M06 F11 F09 F11 F01 M07 F04 F01 F02 F08 M07 M07 F01 F04 F09 M10 F07 F08 F02

15km 15km 15km 10km 10km 10km 10km 10km 30km 30km 30km 30km 30km 15km 10km 15km 5km 10km 10km 5km 15km 15km 30km 30km 30km 30km 15km 15km 15km 10km 10km 10km 5km 5km 30km 30km 30km

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

Catharine Pendrel (Overlander Ski Club, Kamloops) Nikki Kassel (Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, Prince George) Pat Pearce (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Jorgen Dahlie (North Vancouver) Doris Hausleitner (Nelson Nordic Ski Club, Nelson) Pat Pearce (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Marta Green (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Nikki Norrie (Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club, Vernon) Nikki Kassel (Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, Vernon) Catharine Pendrel (Overlander Ski Club, Vernon) Pat Pearce (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Doris Hausleitner (Nelson Nordic Ski Club, Nelson) Olav Stana (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Marta Green (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Olwyn Ringheim (Castlegar Nordic Ski Club, Castlegar) Sarah Purslow (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Jorgen Dahlie (North Vancouver) Nikki Kassel (Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, Prince George) Olav Stana (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Olwyn Ringheim (Castlegar Nordic Ski Club, Castlegar) Alena Branda (West Vancouver) Olwyn Ringheim (Castlegar Nordic Ski Club, Castlegar) Sarah Purslow (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Lyle Wilson (Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club, Invermere) Mae Hooper (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Marta Green (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Doris Hausleitner (Nelson Nordic Ski Club, Nelson) Shirley Gray (Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Club, Penticton) Lyle Wilson (Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club, Invermere) Lyle Wilson (Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club, Invermere) Sarah Purslow (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Carolyn Daubeny (Vancouver) Alena Branda (West Vancovver) Eric Larsson (100 Mile Nordics, 100 Mile House) Heather Hamilton-Wright (Vancouver) Francis Vyse (Overlander Ski Club, Kamloops) Beva Kirk (Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club, Invermere)

4.5km Relay Events 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd

F01/02 F01/02 F01/02 F01/02 M03 M06 M10 M10 F05/06 M09 F03/04 F07+

Nikki Kassel (Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, Prince George) Doris Hausleitner (Nelson Nordic Ski Club, Nelson) Nikki Norrie (Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club, Revelstoke) Marta Green (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Frank Ackermann (Kimberley Nordic Ski Club, Revelstoke) Larry McCulloch (Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club, Smithers) Eric Larsson (100 Mile Nordics, 100 Mile House) Peter Blokker (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Pat Pearce (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon) Joe Derochie (Coldstream) Carolyn Daubeny (Vancouver) Hella Versfeld (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Vernon)

Photos on pages 8-11: warmheartmedia

2011 Masters World Cup

TAPER & PEAKING for

Junior Athletes Peaking can be defined as the process of an athlete’s adaptation to various types and methods of training to achieve superior athletic performance. Peaking is complex as it is the result of precise sequential training, and achieving ideal training states psychologically, skill related, tactically and physically. The athlete has reached their peak when a certain synergy is reached within the athlete’s body and is linked to mental readiness. It can be explained as a special biological state characterized by perfect health, which includes an optimal physiological state which shows quick adaptation to training stimuli and a good recovery rate post training or competition. (Bompa, 1999) In order to simplify the peaking process for junior athletes, we will discuss the two key cycles that make up peaking: 1) the load cycle; and 2) the rest and recovery cycle (or taper) which follows it. Club athletes in the Train to Train (T2T) - Part 2 stage through to the end of the Learn to Compete (L2C) stage of development have the capacity to peak for specific events. For most club athletes in this age range, the focus will be on peaking for the National Championships in mid-March. In addition, depending on the level the athlete competes at and their individual goals, they might also plan to achieve either a modest or a significant peak for the World Junior Championship Trials, which are usually held in early January.

Load Cycle In order to obtain a peak which can potentially last ten to 14 days (it is typically less for younger, less experienced athletes), it is necessary to complete a load cycle of high intensity during the Competition Phase. A load cycle typically lasts two to three weeks and consists of intensity sessions two to three times per week. Intensity sessions can include short races, time trials (TT) and aerobic power-Vo2 Max intensity workouts of 2.5 - 7 minutes (usually 3 - 4 minutes). During this period the volume of aerobic endurance training is reduced, and strength training may be reduced significantly, but the athlete should continue to do anaerobic power/speed sprints of ≤20 seconds two to three times a week. The intensity focus during the load cycle should be on “quality of intensity” and “rest between intensity”. If the athlete completes three intensities in a week, it is recommended that the total work load for each

“Taper” and “peak” are terms used to define the process of bringing an athlete to a planned peak performance...

Photo: N. Manhard, 100 Mile Nordics

intensity session be slightly shorter than usual in order to avoid over-reaching (i.e. doing more than the body and mind can handle) which could lead to illness or injuries. Despite the goal of achieving an overall higher work load than normal during a load cycle, it is essential that the quality of training isn’t compromised, and that the athlete is monitored closely so that they don’t over do it. Sufficient, quality rest during this training phase is a critical factor in the outcome.

these stages of development are still in high school and dealing with issues relating to that environment, including social commitments. In addition, some may have part-time jobs or family commitments that require their energy and focus. These extra stresses can make it difficult to keep the athlete healthy during the load and taper cycles of the peaking program. A club coach also has less control over the quality and quantity of training that an athlete does than a Training Centre coach has over their athletes. If an athlete lacks effort or misses key intensity sessions during the necessary load cycle, there is a greater chance that they won’t reach their peak performance.

Taper Cycle Once the load cycle is complete, the athlete will enter a taper cycle. The purpose of the taper cycle is to enhance fitness gains by reducing the accumulated and residual fatigue experienced during the load cycle. (Mujika, 2009)

T2T-2 age range: females 14-15; males 15-16

The taper cycle focuses on rest and recovery (ten to14 days for older, more experienced athletes (L2C), and seven to ten days for younger athletes (T2T-2)). The reduced training load (intensity and volume) following the load cycle should create enough rest to allow the athlete to improve their fitness. This is sometimes called supercompensation.

L2C age range: females 15-19+/-; males 16-20+/Competition Phase: encompasses the part of the season competitions take place. The training pattern is typically altered to accommodate the intensity of racing. Volume of training is reduced, while intensity of training is increased. The focus is on improving anaerobic capacities while maintaining specific and core strength.

During this time, the athlete should refrain from workouts or races that push them to the point of exhaustion. On the other hand, anaerobic power/speed that doesn’t fatigue them should be continued in order to maintain a level of sharpness.

Therefore, although planning for peaks is a normal part of coaching athletes, coaches should avoid trying to achieve the best possible peak for an athlete if it involves taking too many risks - given all the outside factors that can interfere with the peaking process. This is an example of where coaching is as much an art as a science - it may take a number of years for a coach to determine what works for

Peaking There are a number of challenges to overcome in order to get a club-level junior athlete to peak. For one, they usually have external stresses (outside the club training environment) that are difficult to control. Most athletes in

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Competition Phase January February March

Load

Peaking program for T2T-2 athletes

Begin Feb 19

Peaking program for L2C athletes

Taper

Begin Feb 12

EXAMPLE Competition Phase - T2T-2 Athletes

Recovery April

Peak

Begin Mar 5

Mar 12-19

Begin Mar 2

Mar 12-19

EXAMPLE Competition Phase - L2C Athletes

February March

February

March

Load Taper Peak

Begin Feb. 19

Begin Mar. 5

Mar.12-19

Begin Feb. 12

Begin Mar. 2

Mar.12-19

Example of Week 1 & 2

Week 3

Week 4

Example of Week 1, 2 & 3

Week 4 & 5

Week 6

Regular race prep pre-race day with low aerobic training volume. Include sprints if race sharpness less than ideal. Focus on mental preparation. Race days - mental prep, warm-up and race as normal. Cool down may have less volume than normal. Athlete may need a day off between races mid-week.

Mon - aerobic training with sprints of ≤20 sec or off

Mon - off or 30 min Regular race prep light aerobic pre-race day with low aerobic training Tues - aerobic* volume. Include sprints with sprints if race sharpness less Wed - intensity 3than ideal. Focus on 4x2-3 min Max V02 mental preparation. Race days - mental Thurs - off prep, warm-up and race as normal. Cool down may have less Fri - aerobic* with volume than normal. sprints

Mon - aerobic trainingi with Mon - off sprints of ≤20 sec or off Tues - intensity 3-5x2.5-4 min Max V02

Tues - aerobic* with sprints

Wed - aerobic training with sprints

Wed - intensity 34x2-3 min Max V02

Thurs - intensity 4-6x2.5-4 min Max V02 or 2x5-10 min anaerobic threshold

Thurs - off

Fri - off or aerobic training with sprints

Fri - aerobic* with sprints

Sat - TT or race 5-15 km Sat - 3-4 min TT on easy terrain Sun -Long SD 2-3 hrs aerobic Sun - easy aerobic*

Tues - intensity 4-6x2.5-4 min Max V02 Wed - aerobic training with sprints Thurs - intensity 4-6x2.5-4 min Max V02 or 2-3x5-10 min anaerobic threshold Fri - aerobic training with sprints

Sat - TT or race 5-15 km Sat - 4-6 min TT on easy terrain Sun -Long SD 2-3 hrs aerobic Sun - easy aerobic*

Note: * = 60-75% of normal volume

PIONEER DAYS OF SKI-ING IN WESTERN CANADA The following article is comprised of excerpts from the 1928-29 Canadian Ski Annual. Photo: standing, left to right - Olav Tellefsen, who went east last year as the Olympic candidate from the Coast; Lindsay Loutet, secretary Grouse Mountain Ski Club; W. Walkinshaw, president Grouse Mountain Ski Club; Drinnan Holten, president Revelstoke Ski Club. Front row - J. White, Banff Ski Club; Gordon Billingsley, secretary western branch Canadian Amateur Ski Association; Nels Nelsen, captain Revelstoke Ski Club: Rudolph J. Verne, president western branch C.A.S.A. These are the men who have succeeded in lining up the various ski clubs in British Columbia. Hitherto ski-sport has been working more or less at cross purposes with little understanding as between Banff, Revelstoke and Vancouver, which has entered the field within the last couple of years. Now, however, due to the efforts of R. J. Verne, the major clubs have been united in the western branch of the C.A.S.A. THE EARLY mining booms of British Columbia are surrounded by a colorful romantic glamour of which stalwart pioneers give graphic accounts, if they are in the right mood and you refer to some little incident that happened in days gone by when men were men with hobnail boots and sinews of steel. On a beautiful winter day back in 1913 we ran across the king of them all, Olav Gjeldnes; he was a grand old man whom you could not help taking a real liking to and admire. He had come all the way from Rossland, that picturesque mountain top mining town, to take in the thrills of a Revelstoke ski meet. He was sorry that the sport of the modern Vikings had faded away in his home town where it once was the centre of attraction at the historically famous old Rossland Winter Carnivals.

backer of the far-famed Rossland Winter Carnivals; Engen, the first to introduce ski-ing to the American Continent. So to him may be attributed the honour of being the father of ski-ing in the New World. In those days the elite of ski riders was represented by Anders Haugen, Lars Haugen, Carl Hall, Henry Hall, “Daredevil” Hansen, Sigfried Steinwall, and last but not least, the idol of the West, our own Nels Nelsen. Revelstoke justly claims the honour of being the birthplace of competitive skiing in the West and has been holding its leading position ever since 1914. Its magnificent hill has been developed till it at last reached such proportions that 200 feet jumps were looked upon as commonplace and from the point of projection no hill in the world can compete with it. If you are fortunate enough to be able to take in their great ski tournament, you will be heartily welcomed. Dave Orr, the energetic Club secretary, Drennan Holten, the popular president, and Nels Nelsen, the famous Club captain, with a great bunch of followers, will meet the visiting skiers at the train, put you up at the best hotel in town and make you feel right at home.

But he liked Revelstoke all right, and the big hill seemed just to catch his fancy. If we remember right, he was one of the judges. Among the many competitors was another wellknown figure in ski circles, J. Engen from Penticton. He was an exponent of the old style and created a great sensation among the many spectators as he made his landing in the telemark position and holding it to the end of the runway. When the other judges, to whom this was something new, seemed somewhat undecided about giving him full points for style, Mr. Gjeldnes strongly contended that there was no docking to be· made.

Next February, the Revelstoke Ski Club will hold the most important meet in Western Canada, the Championship of the West, and it is hoped that our Eastern Ski Clubs will endeavour to send their best skiers West in return for the several occasions the West has been respesented in the East.

Messrs. Gjeldnes and Engen became the most popular men in this ski loving little railroad town, for Revelstoke had put heart and soul in the sport and therefore fully appreciated these two ski pioneers. Gjeldnes, who had made and lost fortunes in mining at Rossland, was the originator and

Since those days of pioneer ski-ing in the West, this part of the Dominion has shown rapid development, especially through the forming of the Western Branch of the Canadian

Amateur Ski Association. In this organization are now registered four clubs from British Columbia, two clubs from Alberta, while several more have signified their intention of joining. From Winnipeg comes good news of two new Clubs being organized - Winnipeg Ski Club and Norge Ski Club. In British Columbia the Vernon Ski Club has already proven itself by arranging some good competitions last season. We also have heard interesting news from Princeton, B.C., where an organization for skiing is said to boast some hundred and fifty members. A very special interest in the great outdoor sport has grown up in Vancouver where three clubs are affiliated with the Western Branch. In addition there is rumour of still another Club being formed, while the local well-known track and field organization, the Viking Athletic Club, has decided to add winter sport activities to its programme. The 1929-30 season thus promises to be a banner year in the history of Ski-ing in the West, a full dozen clubs preparing for a busy season. With this wonderful development of ski-ing in the Western Provinces, it is only fair that the next Dominion Championship be awarded to one of our strong Western Clubs, especially since our Western Champion, Mr. J. Nordmoe of Camrose Ski Club, brought the Dominion Championship title West after his splendid feat of winning the Sir Henry Thornton trophy, emblematic of the all-round Amateur Ski Championship of Canada.

Camrose, 47 mins. 40 secs.; fourth, Axel Sneis, Hollyburn Pacific, 49 mins. 15 secs.; fifth, T. Jacobsen, Camrose, 49 mins. 43 secs.; sixth, P. Sandnes, Burns Lake, 52 mins. By Rudolph J. Verne

HOLLYBURN PACIFIC SKI CLUB THE past season proved to be a banner one for the ski sport on the Pacific Coast, and as our Club took a leading part in all its activities, we had a very busy and successful season. The general public in Vancouver are taking a more active interest in ski-ing and are beginning to realize the possibilities for recreation on our mountain tops during the winter months. The average Vancouverite does not know that when it is dull and foggy in the city, the sun is often shining on the mountain tops 4,000 to 5,000 feet above them. Once they have been up top and taken a few deep breaths of the invigorating mountain air and have seen the bright sun shining on the clean white snow, they are soon converted to winter sports. Ski-ing takes the lead as a winter attraction because conditions are so suitable for it. It is rarely cold enough here for outdoor skating but there is always five months of fine ski-ing weather. Our snow came to stay early in November last year, and the keen skiers were still at it when May 24 rolled around. Our average depth of snow was six feet up to the end of February, but then it started to snow and by the end of March there was twelve feet which stayed a long while.

By Rudolph J. Verne

SECOND WESTERN CANADA CHAMPIONSHIP AT BANFF

Last year was a busy one with competitions every weekend for nearly three months at home and in other parts of the province, and as all our supplies and skis have to be back-packed up to the camp a competition away from home means some hard work.

FROM a ski-ing point of view the second Western Championship Tournament at Banff was a great success, but unfortunately not so as far as attendance was concerned. The disruption of traffic, caused by the railway accident and collapse of a train bridge near Revelstoke, B.C., paralized the entire transportation system of the West with the result that all tournaments west of Calgary suffered heavily through lack of attendance.

Fifteen members of the Club made the trip to Banff and Revelstoke where our A Class men gave a good account of themselves, although they did not win any first places. This trip took ten days and the party travelled nearly 2,500 miles in that time. The week-end following the Western Canada Championships at Banff, four of our members motored 375 miles south to Portland, where a newcomer to our Club, Fred Finckenhagen, won the U.S. Pacific Coast Jumping Championship. At Vernon, which is about 250 miles inland in the Okanagan Valley, on the next Friday and Saturday, Axel Sneis, our Club champion, placed second in the crosscountry race, and third in the combined. Sneis proved to be our most consistent winner as he placed in every competition he entered. He is outstanding as a cross-country man, and is the present city cross-country champion. He was never in competitive ski-ing until three years ago, so we have great hopes in him for the future.

In spite of this, however, all the skiers kept their appointments and gathered at Banff in great numbers. No less than seven clubs were represented, being the greatest number ever recorded at a Western meet. The variety of clubs naturally stimulated the interest and made the competitions far more enjoyable to both the performers and the public than on earlier occasions, when only one or two outside organizations were represented, although numerically there were as many entries. One of the features of the event was the try-out of the metric system in scoring, which earlier had been adopted by the Western Branch and which proved very successful. A special 150 feet tape was used, with metres recorded on one side and feet on the other. The different jumping lengths were megaphoned to the spectators in feet and to the judges in metres, which were easily turned into points by means of the International scoring table.

To interest the public and to get more skiers in competition a team event was held last winter. This is to be an annual affair open to all Western Clubs, and takes the form of a short cross-country race in the morning, with jumping in the afternoon. There were two competitions, with the clubs entering eight men each, one on Grouse Mountain and the other on Hollyburn Ridge, with the trophy going to the club getting the most points in both competitions. Our Club won both events in competition with the two other local clubs so

The Cross-Country event was won by N. Jorstad of Winnipeg on the approximately 9 mile course in 46 mins. 46 secs. P . Gotaas of Camrose had four seconds better time but did not partake in the jumping event. Second was J. Nordmoe, Camrose, 47 mins. 20 secs.; third, K . Engstad,

you will see parties of from five to twenty boys and girls starting for Hollyburn Peak or Mount Strahan. On the way to the Peak we first encounter the morning mists, these giving place to the bright sunlight which comes stealing through the trees. When we arrive at the Peak we find a wondrous beauty of sunlit snow hanging from the trees in sparkling crystals. We are now forty-eight hundred feet above sea level, with the Fraser River winding to the south, Howe Sound and Vancouver Island to the south-west, and majestic snow-clad peaks stretching as far as the eye can see to the north and north-east. Dropping down fifteen hundred feet into the valley between Hollyburn Ridge and Mount Strahan we approach Strahan Meadows, an ideal spot for ski-ing, open and rolling country. Next we encounter more wooded areas, soon arriving at our destination - the top of Mount Strahan, a snow-clad plateau.

we are now the proud possessors of the Tupper and Steele Trophy. This trophy is a magnificent one, and the ski sport is indebted to Messrs. Tupper and Steele for their generosity and sportsmanship. A marked improvement was shown by our novices last year, and with the able coaching of our hard-working Club Captain, Chris Johnson, they will soon be giving a good account of themselves. As it is a 4 1/2 mile hike from Marine Drive in West Vancouver to the ski camp which is 3,000 feet above the city, the boys and girls do not start ski-ing at as early an age as in the East. The hike serves as a very good conditioner, however, so progress is usually rapid once they get started. We are looking forward to the time when the Eastern skiers will make the trip West to tryout our hills and wonderful ski country, and we feel sure they will be as enthusiastic about it as we are. Our members are always ready to show any of you who are fortunate enough to be out here the trails which lead to our snowy playgrounds, and we hope to have that pleasure soon.

From here a magnificent view of Howe Sound with its many islands is obtained. We rest for a while, awed into silence by the grandeur of the scene. Then comes the return journey. Speeding with the flight of a bird we reach the valley between Mount Strahan and Hollyburn in about three minutes. From here we climb fifteen hundred feet to the plateau of Hollyburn, with a swift descent from there to the cabin. Arriving safely at the cabin we put away our skis until the next week-end. After enjoying a mug of Oscar Pearson’s famous coffee we gather our belongings and light our bugs (old cans with holes punched in the bottoms in which we stick our candles), groups of which, like fireflies, are soon twinkling down the trail. A short trip on the ferry takes us back to Vancouver and to the duties of everyday life, which we attack with fervor, feeling very fit after our healthy, invigorating week-end trip.

By G. Billingsley, Secretary-Treasurer

By Clarke W. Hoffman

GROUSE MOUNTAIN SKI CLUB THE 1928-29 Season was a most successful one for the Grouse Mountain Ski Club. Although we were hampered by lack of accommodation, the membership increased considerably over that of the previous year. In the InterClub Competitions held on Grouse Mountain during the winter our team far exceeded expectations, and the members gained competitive experience which will be invaluable to them in the coming season. The first competition of the season, held on January 27, between the Vancouver Winter Sports Club and ourselves, resulted in our carrying off the Cup presented by Mr. V. E. Nichols, manager of Grouse Mountain Chalet.

SKI-ING ON HOLLYBURN ON HOLLYBURN we have our own peculiar snow conditions - wet and sticky in the middle of the day, with an icy crust early in the morning and late in the evening, making very fast running in the early and later part of the day, and waxing necessary. The snow begins to fall about the middle of November, lasting until the latter part of June, with a depth of from nine to twenty feet and even deeper on the Peaks. Hollyburn Ridge is a plateau, two miles wide by five miles long. Sparsely wooded and with gentle rises, an ideal ski country. The Club members start out from Vancouver in the late afternoon with a good two hours’ hike before them, but the time passes quickly and before we know it we are at the Camp, three thousand feet above sea level. Some spend the evening dancing, a crowd gather around the piano for close harmony, while other fix their skis for an early morning run. The girl members show keen interest in the sport, taking part in all cross-country runs, the more ambitious making long trips to Mount Strahan and Hollyburn Peak - true sportswomen all. The boys of the Club also have shown sportmanship of the highest order. In the crisp morning air, any time between March and June,

In the meet with the Hollyburn Pacific Ski Club and the ‘Vancouver Winter Sports Club, held on Grouse Mountain and also on Hollyburn Ridge, we managed to obtain the majority of the points in the Jumping event, but the Hollyburn Club more than made these up in the CrossCountry races, and were successful in winning for the year the Tupper and Steel Shield, emblematic of the Pacific Coast Ski Championship. Axel Sneis of Hollyburn was first in the Combined Competition, Olav Tellefsen of Grouse being second, and Jack Turner of Hollyburn third. The most important of the Inter-Club Competitions was the Vancouver City Championships held on Grouse Mountain

Class A- Combined Event; Cross-Country; 12 miles; Free for all: Knute Nysven, 1.34.50,U; Pete Sandnes, 1.35.50; K. Lindaas, 1.38.00; Nels Nelsen, 1.51.20; O. Martinsen, 1.56.20. First place in the Class B 12-mile Cross-Country event was won by V. Schjelderup, whose time was 1.40.45; second by A. L. Peterson, 2.03.03; and third by John J. McKenna, 2.18.14. Johnny had raced in a class higher than his own in order to make this race possible and won much sincere praise for his sportsmanlike conduct. Class E - Combined Event; Cross-Country; 4 miles; Boys 14 to 18 years:Walter Smith 27.50, Sam Kerr 28.30, F. Rush 28.43, Earl Gerow 29.20, A. Lougheed 34.54. Class H - Cross-Country; l,U miles; Girls between 10 and 15 years:Sylvia Truhell 17.50, Marjory Stanyer 18.55, Myrtle Gerow 19.20, Thelma Petersen 25.00, Ruth Trousdel 31.00. during the Easter weekend. This competition was unique in Vancouver, there being the greatest array of trophies and prizes ever awarded for a Ski Competition in this city, the largest number of spectators ever to attend such a meet, and the keenest competition, skiers from Revelstoke, Victoria and Portland vieing for honors with the local stars. A pleasing feature of the Competition was the co-operation between the three Vancouver Clubs towards its success, and all details were consummated without a hitch. Last season marked the inauguration of cross-country ski trips from Grouse Mountain. We found that, contrary to general opinion, there are many ideal ski trips, marked by wonderful scenery and splendid runs. Our favourite trip was over Grouse Peak and around Dam Mountain to Thunderbird Ridge, high above beautiful Kennedy Lake. This ridge, which is nearly two miles long, provides ideal ski-ing for the novice as well as for the more expert skier. Every Sunday found more and more skiers disporting themselves on its slopes until it became even more popular than the jumps on Grouse Peak. This winter will see us settled in our new and larger headquarters and we are looking forward to another highly successful season.

Class G - Cross-Country; 1 mile; Boys and Girls under 10 years:Roy Stanyer 14.20, Rojer Schjelderup 16.55, Hughbert McPhail 18.12, Of the girl entrants, Mia Schjelderup made the best time. Class I - Cross-Country; 3 miles; Ladies Free for All:- Miss Gertrude Wahman 37.40, Mrs. John Berg 40.25; Miss I. M. Marshall 42.00. By K. M.Godwin

OMINECA SKI CLUB WITH the winning of the British Columbia Combined Championships at Revelstoke, and longest U.S. Pacific Coast Championships by Peter Sandnes, our club captain, members of the Omineca Ski Club are justly proud of their young organization. These achievements followed a very successful two-day tournament held in Burns Lake on January 29 and 30, 1929. Nels Nelsen, world famous ski jumper, was here and lent eclat and thrills to the occasion. After having delightful weather all winter, it was regrettable that the Ski Tournament Week should suddenly turn extremely cold, and with the thermometer below zero, many refused to enter the Cross-Country races because of the risk entailed. In spite of this, however, the entries were well filled out in most of the events. Times for the racing events, however, were appreciably slowed up on account of the extreme temperature. Officers for the year are: - V. Schjelderup, President; J. Berg, 1st Vice-President; Kathleen Goodwin, 2nd Vice-President; L. Mulvany, Secretary; A.M. Ruddy, Treasurer; and Peter Sandnes, Club Captain. The following are the results of the first dayâ€™s sports:-

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and Cross Country Canada’s strategic plans. The “Sport for Life” structure (i.e. the LTAD model) provided the club a clear framework to align it’s existing cross country and biathlon programs with the stages of the LTAD model (Active Start through to Active for Life). This enabled the club to determine its relative strengths and weaknesses (i.e. programs, facilities, etc.). Furthermore, it helped provide a clear framework by which to develop strategic initiatives to achieve the goals and objectives of the strategic plan. An example of a key initiative that came out of the new strategic plan was the hiring of a development coach to work with the volunteer program coaches as well as high performance athletes. Another important initiative (that comes from both the new strategic plan and the awarding the 2015 Canada Winter Games) is the club’s objective to establish a significant legacy for the sports of cross-country skiing and biathlon for all of Northern BC. In this regard, we are pursuing facilities upgrades and program initiatives that would support the establishment of a northern regional training centre.

and snow camps offered in the north. As a parent involved in coaching (because my children were in the sport), I had worked at improving my own skills as both a skier and coach. As my eldest was keen on ski racing, along with a couple of other kids, I took the initiative to create the Nechako Nordics Race Team. With the support of the executive this eventually led to creating a racing group for the 2008/09 season. This year, for the first time, a Nechako Nordics skier that has been named to the BC Development Squad (Alexander Nemethy). Not bad for a small town in the geographical centre of B.C. Wanda Nemathy, Nechako Nordics Ski Club

Ski S’Kool Last season a Ski S’Kool Program was introduced at Whistler Olympic Park (Callaghan Valley) under the umbrella of the Spud Valley Nordic Club. All of the elementary schools in Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Brackendale, D’Arcy, Birken and Mt Currie participated for a total of 926 students and 1852 student visits. Of special note was the number of First Nation participants – 175.

It is a very exciting time for our club. The updating of our strategic plan provided us with a “road map” for moving forward with a very clear direction of what we want to achieve. The 2015 Canada Winter Games will be a very important event, but we are considering the Games as a catalyst of bigger and better things for cross-country skiing and biathlon across the northern part of the province, and we are very much looking forward to sharing this important opportunity with other northern ski clubs.

Dog-friendly Trails The Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre (Smithers) currently has 4.5 kilometres of dog-friendly ski trails. These looped trails are one of our more popular - in fact, they are so popular that there has been a big demand for more. The Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club took this demand and turned it into action. Approximately 3 more kilometres will be added for next season. Some of the trails are already there, and some will be cut from existing skid trails.

Kevin Pettersen, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

Skiing at WOP on July 1st, 2011 Whistler Olympic Park (Callaghan Valley) was open for skiing on Canada Day, 2011 - see photo below.

The dog trails offer something for both dog and owner alike. They consist of both flat and rolling terrain and the trails weave in and out of the forested landscape. Dogs are allowed off leash as long as they are kept under control. Scoopers and bags are available at the trail head, and the loops are groomed daily for both skate and classic skiing. These are arguably some of our most used trails. Leanne Helkenberg, Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club

New Strategic Plan The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club (Prince George) has undertaken significant work over the past couple years to update its strategic plan - to help guide its future, and to contribute to the consistency of local club objectives with provincial and national sport organization objectives. The need to update the strategic plan was driven by a rapidly growing membership (>1600 members in 2010-11), increasing demands on programs and facilities, and the awarding of Prince George with the 2015 Canada Winter Games.

Photo: L. Durno

Black Jack Nordic Academy Dave Wood, former head coach of Canada’s National Ski Team (“the winningest coach in North American history”), has developed a new Nordic Academy in Rossland for athletes grade 8-12 with the assistance of Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club and Red Mountain Academies.

Updating our strategic plan provided the opportunity to explicitly incorporate Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model that links to Cross Country BC

Upcoming skiers will be able to take advantage of this unique program blending state-of-theart coaching and flexible academics. Originally created for alpine ski racers a number of years ago, Red Mountain Academies has since expanded to four different sports and includes dryland training, physiotherapy, nutrition and psychological training - all without forcing students to give up their regular education. Dave Wood is recognized worldwide for Canada’s unprecedented results over the past decade, including two Olympic gold medals. After a very successful 2010 Olympics, Dave is now head coach of Black Jack Ski Club. The Nordic Academy started at the beginning of July. Athletes will attend Rossland Secondary School with flexible and innovative educational tools that work with their unique schedule. For more information visit www.redskiacademy.com.

Photo: I. Reid, Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club

New Daylodge in Kimberley The Kimberley Nordic Ski Club has a new daylodge. The 1200 sq. ft. lodge is situated at the trailhead (see photo at right, below). It has indoor washrooms, a self service kitchen and a warm cozy place to relax, socialize or prepare for training. Adjacent to the new lodge is a 300 sq. ft. heated and ventilated racer’s warming/ waxing hut. The club trails are located between 1,300 and 1,400 metres above sea level. They provide consistent and reliable snow cover from late November through late March. The facility has 30 kilometres of wide skate/classic trails and 5 kilometres of single track classic trails - something for everyone from beginner to high level racers. A 3.3 kilometre lit loop and a 1 kilometre lit sprint loop provide for both night time training and idyllic evening skiing with a viewscape overlooking the lights of Kimberley.

Inaugural P’ayakentsut The inaugural running of British Columbia’s newest cross-country ski event, the P’ayak, was held on Saturday, February 26th, 2011 at Whistler Olympic Park (Callaghan Valley), site of the cross-country ski events at the 2010 Olympic/Paralympic Winter Games. Organizers had been forced to close entries more that a week before the event due to the large number of registrations. By that time a total of 550 skiers had signed up. Skiers who were fortunate enough to register early had the opportunity to take part in the days activities in excellent conditions.

Photo: M. Abel, Whistler Nordic Ski Club

Photo: R. Banner, Kimberley Nordic Ski Club

ATHLETES AT THE TOP

The National Scene

NDC - Callaghan Valley News Website: http://cvtc.ca/ The Callaghan Valley Training Centre (CVTC) is a National Development Centre (NDC), and as such is part of the Cross Country Canada national training centre system. The Training Centre had a successful season in 2010-11 and has grown accordingly - from a team of seven resident athletes in 2010-11 to 11 resident athletes plus an affililated, six-person National Talent Squad this year. The focus last year and again this coming year will be on developing a successful program for L2C athletes, with the primary target for the majority of the team being the World Junior Championships. This season three members of the Training Centre Team and one of the Talent Squad are on the National Junior Team. Coaching support has increased as well, from a full-time head coach and part-time assistant coach/wax technician a year ago to two full-time coaches (Chris Manhard and Graham Maclean), a part-time coach (Maria Lundgren) and volunteer technical support this year. With respect to facilities, a year ago the Sea to Sky region was transitioning from hosting the Olympics to the post-Olympic period. This change had a significant, positive impact on the training centre surroundings – the High Performance Gym, the Athlete Centre (accommodations, etc.), IST support, Whistler Olympic Park (the roller ski trails as well as the crosscountry ski trails), access to dedicated team space/facilities at the venue, and so on. The transition is almost complete, and the Training Centre now has an amazing environment in which to operate. National Development Centre - Callaghan Valley Team, 2011-12 Geoffrey Richards - BC (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club) National Junior Team Olivia Bouffard-Nesbitt - Quebec (Club de ski de fond Fondeurs-Laurentides) National Junior Team Martin Schrama - Alberta (Banff Ski Runners) National Junior Team Jeff Wood - Yukon (Whitehorse Ski Club) Colin Ferrie - BC (Kimberley Nordic Ski Club) Colin Abbott - Yukon (Whitehorse Ski Club) Kajsa Heyes - BC (Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club) Jeffrey Kerkovious - BC (Telemark Cross Country Ski Club) Adriane Underhill - BC (Larch Hills Cross Country Ski Club) Michaela Howie - Alberta (Foothills Nordic) Stefan Sander-Green - BC (Kimberley Nordic Ski Club) BC Athletes attending other National Development Centres in 2011-12 Centre National D’entrainement Pierre Harvey - Emily Ertel (Telemark Cross Country Ski Club) NDC Thunder Bay - Andrea Lee (Strathcona Nordic Ski Club) Alberta World Cup Academy - Alysson Marshall (Larch Hills Ski Society) Alberta World Cup Academy - Rebecca Reid (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club) Alberta World Cup Academy - Matthew Wylie (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club) Alberta World Cup Academy - Joey Burton (Overlander Ski Club)

Highlights from the 2011 National Championships BC Athletes earned 17 medals in individual events and set a new record for the most-ever medals won by BC at a National Championships. The previous record was 12. In addition four BC athletes earned top-three age-class aggregates: George Grey (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club) was first in the Senior Men category, Colin Ferrie (Kimberley Nordic Ski Club) was second in the Junior Boy category, Alysson Marshall (Larch Hills Nordic Society) was third in the Senior Women category and Heather Mehain (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club) was third in the Junior Women category. Eight BC athletes earned aggregate titles under the new system of recognition based on year of birth: 2nd - Shawn DeGroot (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club) 2nd - Alysson Marshall (Larch Hills Nordic Society) 3rd - Geoffrey Richards (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club) 2nd - Colin Ferrie (Kimberley Nordic Ski Club) 3rd - Fred Weaver (Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club) 2nd - Heather Mehain (Sovereign Lake Nordic) 3rd - Megan Evans (Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club) 2nd - Jill Reynolds (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club)

Photo: S. Robb

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Alysson Marshall, 2011 Canada Winter Games

BC SKI TEAM Adriene Underhill Alysson Marshall Andrea Lee Brittany Evans Colin Ferrie David Palmer Emily Ertel Fred Weaver Geoffrey Richards Heather Mehain Jeffrey Kerkovius Jillian Reynolds Joey Burton Julien Locke Kajsa Heyes Kirsten Bock Lucas Putnam-Rea Matthew Wylie Nicole Perrin Peter Locke Rebecca Reid Shawn Degroot Sierra Gibson Stefan Sander-Green Suzanne Fraser

Larch Hills Larch Hills Strathcona Nordic Revelstoke Nordic Kimberley Nordic Omineca Telemark Hollyburn Black Jack Sovereign Lake Telemark Black Jack Sovereign Lake Black Jack Hollyburn 100 Mile Nordics Hollyburn Sovereign Lake Kimberley Nordic Black Jack Black Jack Black Jack Black Jack Kimberley Nordic Black Jack

Canada Winter Games, Halifax

Photo: N. Manhard (100 Mile Nordics)

COACHING PROGRAM

Photos: J. Locke, Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club

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 ‘certified’.

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 16 years.

Prerequisite: L2T (Dryland) Workshop. 16 hours / workshop. The workshop fee is $85.00.

NCCP CCI-Training toTrain Workshops The “T2T” 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 $55.00.

NCCP Intro to 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 16 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-L2T Coach ‘in training’. The T2T (On-Snow) Workshop is the second half of the T2T 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-Learning toTrain Workshops The “L2T” 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

Prerequisites: T2T (Dryland) Workshop.

16 hours / workshop. The workshop fee is $100

COACHING PROGRAM Current Minimum Mandatory Coaching Qualifications Coaches must be active NCCP Community Coaches “in training” (completed the ICC Workshop) in order to supervise, instruct or coach ski activities for children six years of age and younger, or assist with the supervising, instructing or coaching of ski activities for children six to nine years of age; and Coaches must be active, “trained” NCCP Community Coaches (completed the Community Coach Workshop) in order to supervise, instruct or coach ski activities for children six to sixteen years of age; or Coaches must have completed the NCCP Level 1 Technical course in order to supervise, instruct or coach ski activities Minimum Mandatory Coaching Qualifications as of January 01/12 Coaches must be active NCCP Community Coaches “in training” in order to supervise, instruct or coach ski activities for children six years of age and younger, or assist with the supervising, instructing or coaching of ski activities for children six to nine years of age; and Coaches must be active, “trained” NCCP Community Coaches in order to supervise, instruct or coach ski activities for children six to nine years of age, or assist with the supervising, instructing or coaching of ski activities for children nine to sixteen years of age; and Coaches must be active NCCP CCI coaches “in training” (completed the L2T (On-Snow) Workshop) in order to supervise, instruct or coach ski activities for children nine to sixteen years of age; or Coaches must have completed the NCCP Level 1 Technical course in order to supervise, instruct or coach ski activities for children under the age of 16. Minimum Mandatory Coaching Qualifications as of June 30/12 Coaches must be active NCCP Community Coaches “in training” in order to supervise, instruct or coach ski activities for children six years of age and younger, or assist with the supervising, instructing or coaching of ski activities for children six to nine years of age; and Coaches must be active, “trained” NCCP Community Coaches in order to supervise, instruct or coach ski activities for children six to nine years of age, or assist with the supervising, instructing or coaching of ski activities for children nine to sixteen years of age; and Coaches must be active NCCP CCI coaches “in training” in order to supervise, instruct or coach ski activities for children nine to sixteen years of age.

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COACHING PROGRAM NATIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (NCCP)

Board of Directors

INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY COACHING WORKSHOPS

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

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CCI TRAINING TO TRAIN (DRYLAND) WORKSHOP Sept 23-25

Northern Zone Chair: Jim Burbee (250) 562-1512 venturefc@telus.net

Kootenay Zone Chair: Roger Pratt (250) 352-6893 rogerpratt@telus.net

CCI LEARNING TO TRAIN (ON-SNOW) WORKSHOPS Nov 25-27 Dec 9-11 Jan 6-8 Jan 20-22

Treasurer: Glen Davidson (250) 398-5809 gcdavidson@shaw.ca

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Vice Chair: Delores Franz Los (604) 894-6182 dfflos@hotmail.com

Coaching Development Chair: Georgia Manhard (250) 397-2525 gmanhard@telus.net

Staff Office Coordinator: Megan Payne (250) 545-9600 office@crosscountrybc.ca

Technical Coordinator: Jacqui Richards (250) 545-9600 techcoord@crosscountrybc.ca CVTC Head Coach: Chris Manhard (604) 698-6512 skixcountry@gmail.com CVTC Assistant Coach: Graham Maclean (403) 688-1918 gmaclean@cccski.com

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 Club Facilities: Wensley Creek Ski Trails 9.6 km groomed trails Terrain suitable for recreational skiing Grooming: snowmobiles Warming hut on trail system Trail use fee, visitors welcome Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Club Contact: Robert Jones Box 21033, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X8 (250) 782-4929 dcroadkill@shaw.ca 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: Charlie Weider 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

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: Gillian Recknell Box 1243 Prince George, BC V2L 4V8 office@caledonianordic.com Snow Phone: (250) 564-3809 www.caledonianordic.com Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Otway Ski Area 45 km groomed trails; 5 km lit trails; ski playground, K-9 trails, varied terrain Grooming: PB 70 and PB 170 Daylodge (4500 sf); 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; erib@goldcity.net www.caribooski.ca Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program; 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, 4 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: Paulson Cross Country Ski Trails 45 km groomed trails, 5 km ungroomed trails; terrain suitable

China Ridge CC Ski Assoc. Contact: Kelley Cook Box 555, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 (250) 295-7295; kacook@persona.ca www.chinaridgetrails.com Programs: SDP Club Facilities: China Ridge Cross Country Ski Area 30 km groomed trails; 45 km ungroomed trails; terrain suitable for recreational skiing Grooming: snowmobiles 2 warming cabins, 3 shelters on trail system. No trail use fee, donations Visitors welcome Clinton Snow Jockey Club Contact: Robin Fennell Box 25, Clinton, BC V0K 1K0 (250) 459-2284; rmbfenn@telus.net 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: Marcel Hoveling Box 602, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 (250) 865-2759 mhoveling@yahoo.com Club Facilities: Boivin Creek Ski Recreation Area 10 km groomed trails; 2 trail shelters Terrain suitable for recreational skiing Grooming: Ginzu Groomer; 2 snowmobiles No trail use fee, visitors welcome Fernie Nordic Society Contact: Megan Lohmann Box 843, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 (250) 531-0690; www.fernienordic.com 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: Mel Easy Box 1888, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 (250) 774-7028 mel.easy@gmail.com 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) 523-2366 btfrench@telus.net Snow Phone: 1-800-331-6495 Club Facilities: Logan Lake Ski Trails 36 km groomed trails; varied terrain; 2 km lit trails; heated cabin Grooming: Bombardier SV 250 Trail use fee, visitors welcome Hills Nordic Ski Club Contact: Kip Drobish

CCBC MEMBER CLUB DIRECTORY 113 Reibin Road, New Denver, BC V0G 1S1 (250) 358-2660 kip@netidea.com Programs: Jr Racing Program Club Facilitites: Hills Nordic Ski Area 5 km groomed trails Grooming: snowmobile Hollyburn Jackrabbit Ski Club Contact: Dirk Rohde Box 16101 Lynn Valley North Vancouver, BC V7J 3S9 (604) 942-6410; www.jackrabbits.ca hollyburn_jackrabbits@hotmail.com Programs: SDP; Jr & Sr Racing Programs Kimberley Nordic Ski Club Contact: Derm Kennedy Box 464, Kimberley, BC V1A 3B9 (250) 427-1721 kimberleynordic@gmail.com www.kimberleynordic.org Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Kimberley Nordic Centre 25 km groomed trails; 10 km ungroomed trails; varied terrain; ski playground; 3 km lit trails Daylodge (1200 sf); warming cabin Grooming: Bombardier Snowcat Trail use fee, visitors welcome

hbeursk@telus.net www.mackenzienordiques.ca Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Mackenzie Cross Country Ski Trails 30 km groomed trails, 2.5 km lit trails; varied terrain; ski playground Grooming: BR 180 3 warming huts on the trail system No trail use fee, donations Visitors welcome

info@nelsonnordicski.ca www.nelsonnordicski.ca Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program Club Facilities: Apex-Busk Ski Trails 28 km groomed trails; 1.3 km lit trails; varied terrain, ski playground Grooming: PB 160 and PB 60 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; crchabot@persona.ca www.mckinneynordicskiclub.com Programs: Ski S’Kool Club Facilities: McKinney Trails 15 km groomed trails Grooming: Bombardier 301 Snowcat Two shelters

Nickel Plate CC Ski Club Contact: Esther Skrypiczajko 777-650 Duncan Ave. W. Penticton, BC V2A 7N1 (250) 493-4015 Snow phone: 292-8110 info@nickelplatenordic.org www.nickelplatenordic.org Programs: Ski S’Kool, SDP, Jr Racing Program, Adult Skill lessons Club Facilities: Nickel Plate Ski Area 65 km groomed trails; 20 km ungroomed 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 info@xcskimoricemtn.com www.xcskimoricemtn.com Programs: SDP, Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Morice Mtn Cross Country Ski Trails 20 km groomed trails; 2 km Lit trails; 7.5 ungroomed; varied terrain Grooming: Bombardier 400 Daylodge (1000 sf); 1 cabin on trail system, 1 backcountry cabin Trail use fee, visitors welcome

Larch Hills Ski 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; 75 km ungroomed trails; varied terrain; ski playground; K-9 trails Grooming: PB 200 Daylodge (800 sq. ft.); 1 backcountry cabin; 2 shelters on trail system No trail use fee, donations Vistors welcome

Nechako Nordics Contact: Gerd Erasmus Box 1498, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 (250) 567-4059 gerderasmus@gmail.com Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Nechako Valley Sporting Association Trails 6 km groomed trails; varied terrain; 1.5 km lit trails Grooming: Alpine Twin Track Daylodge (2400 sf)

Mackenzie Nordique Ski Club Contact: Hans Beurskens Box 747, Mackenzie, BC V0J 2C0 (250) 997-6292

Nelson Nordic Ski Club Contact: Chris Mulvihill Box 486, Nelson, BC V1L 5R3 Snow phone: (250) 354-4299

Nordic Racers Ski Club Contact: Jamie Stirling #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 Rogers 4369 Briarwood Cres. Burnaby, BC V5G 2M5 (604) 431-7550 nordicwrecks@shaw.ca www.nordicwrecks.org

North Thompson Rec. Society Contact: Carman Smith Box 647, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 (250) 672-9403

carman_smith@telus.net Programs: SDP, Ski S’Kool: Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Barrier Forks Ski Trails 4 km groomed trails; warming hut; ski playground No trail use fee; 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: Nicola Maughn Box 1888, 100 Mile House BC V0K 2E0 250-791-6331; maughn@telus.net www.100milenordics.com Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program, Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: 99 Mile Ski Trails 40 km groomed trails; varied terrain; ski playground; 3.5 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 ovrlandr@telus.net Snow Phone: 372-5514 www.overlanderskiclub.com Programs: Parents & Tots; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Ski S’Kool; Adult Skill Lessons 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

CCBC MEMBER CLUB DIRECTORY Grooming: BR 400; daylodge (2400 sf); 6 trail shelters Trail use fee, visitors welcome Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club Contact: Dave Kaegi Box 1618, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 info@revelstokenordic.org Snowphone: (250) 837-5784 www.revelstokenordic.org Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program Club Facilities: Mt. MacPherson Ski Trails 24 km groomed trails; 4 km ungroomed trails; varied terrain Grooming: Bombardier BR 275 Daylodge (2638 sf); heated washrooms; cabin (300 sf) on trail system Trail use fee, visitors welcome Skmana Ski Club Contact: Brain David Box 325, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 250-679-8377; badavid3@telus.net www.cablelan.net/ronfair/skamana.html Club Facilities: Skmana Lake Trails 15 km groomed trails; 15 ungroomed trails; terrain suitable for recreational skiing Warming cabin (120 sq ft) at the trail head Grooming: Bombardier Snowcat No trail user fee, visitors welcome Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club Contact: Liz Thorne Box 404, Kitimat, BC V8C 2M4 (250) 632-6055 snowvalleynordic@gmail.com www.snowvalleynordics.com Club Facilities: Onion Lake Ski Trails 30 km groomed trails, varied terrain; 5 km lit trails, 6 km K-9 trail; ski playground Grooming: PB 200 2 warming cabins at trail head (500 s f); cabin on trail system Trail use fee, visitors welcome Sovereign Lake Nordic Club Contact: Scott Lemon Box 1231, Vernon, BC V1T 6N6 (250) 558-3036 info@sovereignlake.com Snow phone: 260-5335 www.sovereignlake.com Programs: SDP; Ski S’Kool; Jr &

Sr Racing Programs; Adult Skill Lessons; Adaptive Skiing Club Facilities: Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre 53 km groomed trails; varied terrain; 3.5 km lit trails; ski playground Grooming: BR 400+; snowmobiles Daylodge (3500 sf); heated washroom,d;1 cabin, 1 shelter Trail use fee, visitors welcome Spud Valley Nordic Club Contact: Delores Franz-Los Box 301, Mt. Currie, Pemberton, BC V0N 2K0 (604) 894-6182 dfflos@hotmail.com Programs: SDP; Ski S’Kool; Jr Racing Program, Adult Skill Lessons Squamish Nordic Ski Club Contact: John Tisdale PO Box 1936 Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0 (604) 898-2022; tistizz@shaw.ca www.squamishnordic.ca Programs: SDP, Adult Skill Lessons Strathcona Nordic Ski Club Contact: Len Apedaile Box 3085, Courtenay, BC V9N 5N3 info@strathconanordics.com www.strathconanordics.com Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr & Sr Racing Programs; Adult Programs Sunset Ridge Ski Society Contact: Shelly Hume PO Box 107, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 (250) 425-2404; tnshume@telus.net Club Facilities: 10 km groomed trails, varied terrain Grooming: BR 400 Telemark Cross Country Ski Club Contact: Bob Rogers Box 26072, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2G3 (250) 768-7388 tccsc@telus.net; Snow Phone: 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

Grooming: Bombardier 400 Daylodge (3000 sf); heated washrooms Trail use fee, visitors welcome Tetrahedron Outdoor Club Contact: Kylie Hutchinson Box 545, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0 (604) 886-9862; www.tetoutdoor.ca kyliehutchinson@yahoo.ca Programs: SDP Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club Contact: Darren Tamelin Box 892, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (250) 342-6504 info@tobycreeknordic.ca www.tobycreeknordic.ca Programs: SDP UBC Nordic Ski Club Contact: Eric Carter UBC Dept. of Athletics #272-6081 University Boulevard Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 (250) 992-2535; ubcnordic@gmail.com www.ubcnordic.brokenski.com 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 15 km groomed trails Grooming: Alpine Twin Track Warming cabin at trail head (150 st) Trail use fee, visitors welcome Whistler Nordic Ski Club Contact: Tom Barratt 8605 Drifter Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B8 (604) 932-3602 info@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 Grooming: PB 170 Warming cabin (1000 sf) Trail use fee, visitors welcome Yellowhead Ski Club Contact: Kjell Valestrand Box 258, McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (250) 569-3146 yellowheadskiclub@hotmail.com Club Facilities: Belle Mountain Ski Trails 20 km groomed trails; varied terrain Grooming: Alpine Twin Track Daylodge on trail system

1928-29 CASA-BC Member Club Directory Grouse Mountain Ski Club Vancouver Hollyburn Pacific Ski Club Vancouver Omenica Ski Club Burns Lake Revelstoke Ski Club Revelstoke

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NOVEMBER 2011 Nov US Super Tour Opener 23-26 West Yellowstone, MT, USA Sara Hoovler (406) 646-9222 info@westyellowstoneskifestival.com www.rendexvousskitrails.com

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Kootenay Cup Series Golden Troy Hudson (250) 344-7489 goldenights@uniserve.com Dec 3-4 Bozeman Super Tour Bozeman, MT, USA Dragan Danevski (406) 587-4814 dragandanevski@yahoo.com www.bsf.org Dec 4

Coast Cup #1

Coast Cup Series Callaghan Valley Dirk Rohde (604) 942-6410

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Dec NorAms 10-11 Vernon Sharon Clarke (250) 545-9787 sharon@sovereignlake.com Dec 11 Team Sprint Challenge Burns Lake Aubrey Ingram (250) 692-7554 aubs_9@hotmail.com Dec NorAms 17-18 Rossland Ian Sibbald (250) 362-2130 isibbald@telus.net

Dec 18 Santa Cruise Salmon Arm Blaine Carson (250) 833-4008 bcarson@sunwave.net Dec 28 BC Winter Games Trials Zone 1 (Kootenays) Kimberley Bill Green (250) 427-5554 wggreen6@gmail.com

Dec 31 BC Winter Games Trials Zone 6 (Vancouver Island) Mt. Washington Marilyn Atkinson (250) 338-9345 marilyna@shaw.ca

Dec 31 Chris Dahlie Open

BC Winter Games Trials

Zone 7 (Northwest) Smithers Steve Osborn (250) 847-9366 chief@bvnordic.ca

Dec 31 BC Winter Games Trials

Zones 3, 4, and 5

Jan 2-8 US Cross Country Championships Rumford, ME, USA Roger Arsenault (207) 364-3966 cecfuel@roadrunner.com www.chisholmskiclub.org Jan 7

Spirit of the Lakes Omineca Open

Burns Lake Aubrey Ingram (250) 692-7554 aubs_9@hotmail.com

Jan 7-8 BC Cup #1 BC Cup Series College/University Series Kamloops Dan Miller (250) 851-8392 milson@shaw.ca Jan NorAms/World Jr/U23 12-14 Championship Trials Callaghan Valley Len Apedaile (250) 203-0225 info@strathconanordics.com

(Lower Mainland) Callaghan Valley Jeff Sim (604) 984-2323 jeff_sim@shaw.ca

Jan Kootenay Cup #2 & 3 13-14 Kootenay Cup Series Kimberley Bill Green (250) 427-5554 wggreen6@gmail.com

Dec 31 BC Winter Games Trials Zone 8 (Northeast) Prince George Leisbet Beaudry (250) 964-3936 beaudry.home@telus.net

Jan 14 Reino Keski Salmi Loppet Salmon Arm Pauline Waelti (250) 833-0325 pgmolnar@sunwave.net

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Fun Race BC Winter Games Trials Zone 2 (Okanagan)

Salmon Arm John Theilman (250) 832-3409 jskishack@gmail.com

Jan NorAm/Western Canadian 20-22 Championships Canmore, AB Ken Hewitt (403) 680-4141 khewitt1@mac.com Jan Toby Creek Nordic/ 21-22 Nipika Loppet Festival Invermere Darren Tamelin

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Jan IPC World Cup 25-25 Madison, WI USA Cross Country Canada Ashley Wright (403) 678-6791 Ext. 32 awright@cccski.com Jan 28 Kelowna Apple Loppet Kelowna John Dauina (250) 765-6610 john@kalwest.com Jan 28 Snow Valley Open Kitimat Liz Thorne (250) 632-6055 ejthorne@telus.net Jan 28 Hallis Lake Loppet Quesnel Elaine Watteyne (250) 992-2855 3watts@telus.net Jan 28 Spirit of the Nechako Vanderhoof Dean Marshall (250) 441-3200 robertdeanm@gmail.com Jan 29 Coast Cup # 2 Coast Cup Series Callaghan Valley Tom Barratt (604) 932-3602 admin@whistlernordics.com Jan 29 Finlay Blizzard Mackenzie Heather Flynn (250) 997-6266 sunshine.1205@hotmail.com

FEBRUARY 2012 Feb 1-5 IPC World Cup Minneapolis, MN, USA Cross Country Canada Ashley Wright (403) 678-6791 Ext. 32 awright@cccski.com

Feb 4 Cariboo Marathon Gold Rush 100 Mile House Nicola Maughn (250) 791-6331 maughn@telus.net

Feb 12 Troll Loppet Castlegar Kim Matson (250) 365-0479 trolloppet@gmail.com

Feb 4-5 BC Cup #2 BC Cup Series College/University Series Prince George Jim Burbee (250) 562-1512

Feb 12 Canadian Berkebeiner Edmonton, AB Cathy Schreiner canadianbirkie@telus.net

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Feb 5 Tips Up Cup

SLNC Championships

Vernon Sharon Clarke (250) 545-9787 sharon@sovereignlake.com Feb 5 Lakes Loppet Burns Lake Aubrey Ingram (250) 692-7554 aubs_9@hotmail.com Feb 5 Spud Valley Loppet Pemberton Liz Scroggins (604) 894-2399 scrogg@telus.net Feb 11 Team Scream Revelstoke Keith McNab (250) 837-5910 jkmcnab@telus.net Feb 11 Nickel Plate Loppet Penticton Jack Ambler (250) 493-4015 jhambler@telus.net Feb 11 Kootenay Cup #4 Kootenay Cup Series Nelson Jay McKimm (250) 825-9262 jaymckimm@gmail.com Feb Coast Cups #3 & #4 11-12 Coast Cup Series Mt Washington Alison Stocks (250) 890-0504 info@strathconanordics.com

Feb 12 Spirit of the Mountains Race Smithers Steve Osborn (250) 847-9366 chief@bvnordic.ca Feb 12 The Lost Lake Classic Whistler Tom Barratt (604) 932-3602 admin@whistlernordics.com Feb 12 Bull Mountain Blast Williams Lake Ivor McMahen (250) 398-7250 Ivormcmahen@shaw.ca Feb Gatineau Loppet 17-19 Gatineau, Québec Joannie Bouffard (819) 778-5014 poste 22 info@gatineauloppet.com Feb BC Championships 18-19 BC Cup Series College/University Series Salmon Arm Rob Nash (250) 832-0612 race_secretary@telus.net Feb World Jr/U23 Championships 19-26 Erzurum, TUR Cross Country Canada Ashley Wright (403) 678-6791 Ext. 32 awright@cccski.com Feb BC Winter Games 23-26 Vernon Sharon Clarke (250) 545-9787 sharon@sovereignlake.com Feb 25 Sigge’s P’ayakentsut Callaghan Valley Dirk Rohde

COMPETITION SCHEDULE (604) 942-6410 info@payak.ca

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Feb 25 Snow Valley Marathon Kitimat Liz Thorne (250) 632-6055 ejthorne@telus.net

Mar 10 Sovereign Lake Loppet Vernon Sharon Clarke (250) 545-9787 sharon@sovereignlake.com

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Feb 26

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Mar Canadian Masters 11-17 Championships Golden Jeff Dolinsky (250) 348-2578 info@goldennordicclub.ca

Hayward, WI, USA Ned Zuelsdorf (715) 634-5025 www.birkie.com

Mar 17 Huckleberry Loppet Golden Jeff Dolinsky (250) 348-2578 info@goldennordicclub.ca

Prince George Jim Burbee (250) 562-1512

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Mar 18 Bulkley Valley 9 Hour Relay Smithers Steve Osborn (250) 847-9366 chief@bvnordic.ca

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Mar 3 Overlander Loppet Kamloops Charlie Bruce (250) 579-5653 ctbruce@shaw.com

Mar USSA Super Tour Finals 24-29 Craftsbury, VT, USA Will Sweetser (207) 762-6972 will@mainewsc.org www.nordicheritagecenter.org

Mar 3 Black Jack Loppet Rossland Rob Spiller (250) 362-2207 robspiller@telus.net

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TAPER & PEAKING contâ€™d from page 13 their athletes. The more the coach gets to know their athletes, the better they will be at programming just the right combination of work and rest to achieve optimal peak performances. One final consideration to keep in mind - training throughout the year will produce much better results than a two to three week peaking program, and moreover it is unrealistic to attempt a peaking program for a junior athlete who doesnâ€™t have an appropriate training base. Adapted from an article by Lisa Patterson (Coach Connections, December, 2010)

For additonal information: NCCP T2T (Dryland) Reference Material (cross-country skiing) http://www.humankinetics.com/products/all-products/ Tapering-and-Peaking-for-Optimal-Performance (Inigo Mujica) Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training, 4th Ed. Human Kinetics (2009, Bompa, T.) Tapering and Peaking for Optimal Performance. Human Kinetics (2009, Mujika, I.)

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 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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Be fun.

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Provide children an opportunity to make ski friends.

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Develop fundamental movement skills.

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

Help children develop confidence.

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Be fun.

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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:

The 2011-12 Bunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit enrolment kit includes a cross-country ski toque with a CCC logo and a CS4L poster.

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Develop fitness through active play, games and other activities.

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Be fun.

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

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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 2011-12 Track Attack enrolment kit includes a cross-country ski buff with a CCC logo and a CS4L Monitoring Growth and Maturation Poster.

BC Winter Games Vernon, BC COMPETITION INFORMATION: Interval Start: Friday - Classic Technique Midget Boys/Girls 1998 Juvenile Boys/Girls 1997

3.5 km 5 km

Individual Sprint: Saturday - Free Technique Midget Boys/Girls 1998 400 m Juvenile Boys/Girls 1997 400 m Relays: Sunday - Mixed Technique • Mixed categories. • Distance: 4 x 2.0 km. • Two legs of the relay are Classic Technique, and two are Free Technique. • Zone teams consist of two male and two female athletes. • Only official teams are eligible for medals.

Photo: D. Koerber, Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

Coaching Certification Requirements: All coaches (both Team Leaders and Assistant Coaches) for each of the eight zones must be fully certified at NCCP Level 2 certification (old system) or trained at the CCI-L2T level (new system).

Zone Sport Representatives: Zone 1 (Kootenay): Fred Bushell. Ph:(250) 362-7134 Email: kootenayfred@hotmail.com Zone 2 (Okanagan): Rob Nash. Ph: (250) 832-0612 Email: race_secretary@telus.net Zones 3, 4, 5 (Lower Mainland): Jeff Sim, Ph: (604) 984-2323 E-mail: Jeff_Sim@shaw.ca Zone 6 (Vancouver Island): Marilyn Atkinson. Ph: (250) 338-9345; Email: marilyna@shaw.ca Zone 7 (Northwest): Anne-Marie Findlay. Ph: (250) 877-6787 Email: findlay-price@telus.net Zone 8 (Northeast): Leisbet Beaudry. Ph: (250) 964-3936 Email: beaudry.home@telus.net

Eligibility Restrictions: Refer to section V-2 of the BC Winter Games Rule Book. Athletes born in 1997 (Juvenile category) or 1998 (Midget category) are eligible. Athletes must compete in a Zone Trial in order to qualify (refer to page 38 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 1998 may compete in the Midget or Juvenile age category. Skiers born in 1997 must compete in the Juvenile category. Competitors may only be entered in one age category at the Games.

Provincial Sport Association Advisor: Megan Payne. Ph. (250) 545-9600; Fax: (250) 545-9614; Email: office@crosscountrybc.ca

New Events: At the 2012 Games, Para-Nordic events will be offered for male and female Sit-Ski (LW 10-12) and male and female Standing (LW2-9)/Visually Impaired (B13) categories. Athletes 14 to 40 years of age as of December 31st, 2011 are eligible.

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 crosscountry 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. 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 20th, 2012. Cheques are to be made payable to “Cross Country BC”. Fees will be collected by the Zone Representatives.

For more details visit the CCBC website at: http://www. crosscountrybc.ca/main.asp?cmd=doc&ID=3108.

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 10 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: $60.00 Photo: warmheartmedia

Course fee for non-members: $75.00

Course Schedule

LEVEL 2

Date

Course Location

Contact

Telephone

Oct 22

Level 1 Vernon

R. Jensen

250-549-2517

Oct 22

Level 1 Rossland

J. Richards

250-362-9595

Oct 29

Level 1 Whistler

T. Henderson

604-938-6262

Nov 4-6

Level 2 Whistler

T. Henderson

604-938-6262

Nov 5

Level 1 Courtenay

L. Apedaile

250-203-0225

Nov 11-13

Level 2 Rossland

J. Richards

250-362-9595

Nov 18-20

Level 2 Vernon

R. Jensen

250-549-2517

Nov 19

Level 1 Vancouver

D. Rohde

604-942-6410

Nov TBD

ZONE4 Whistler

T. Henderson

604-938-6262

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: www.crosscountrybc. ca/main.asp?cmd=cat&ID=258 CCC/FIS Competition Rules & Regulations: www. cccski.com/main.asp?cmd=cat&ID=73Ian=0.

Photo: K. Wylie, Sovereign Lake Nordic Club

CCC Officials Manual: www.cccski.com/main.asp cmd=cat&ID=192&IN=0.

BC Cup Series 2011-2012 SCHEDULE

The 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.

BC Cup #1 Kamloops January 7-8 Mass Start (CT); Individual Sprint (FT) BC Cup #2 Prince George February 4-5 Interval Start (FT); Individual Sprint (CT) BC Championships Salmon Arm February 18-19 Interval Start (CT) Relay (FT)

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

Photo: N. Manhard, 100 Mile Nordics

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.

Photo: N. Manhard, 100 Mile Nordics

CCBC BULLETIN BOARD BC’s Most Successful Skier Retires After racing on the World Cup circuit for nearly a decade, and competing at the 2006 and 2010 Olympic Winter Games and five World Championships, George Grey has retired from competitive skiing. Highlights from his career include an eighth place finish in the 30 kilometre Pursuit at the 2010 Olympics, a third in a FIS World Cup Team Sprint and a sixth in the 2005 FIS World Championship Team Sprint. George, who is a member of the Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club of Rossland, celebrated a perfect ending to his crosscountry skiing career by winning both the men’s aggregate title and the 50 km free technique event at the conclusion of the National Championships in March.

Photo: N. Manhard, 100 Mile Nordics

A Memorable Canada Games

Jody Barber Retires

The 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax, Nova Scotia was the most successful ever for the BC Ski Team which finished second overall in the Flag Point standings. In addition to winning three individual medals the women’s team (above) won gold in the relay event, and the men’s team took bronze. For the first time ever, the Canada Games included events for cross-country skiers with a disability, and BC athletes brought home six medals in that category. Finally, in recognition of her outstanding performance at the Games, Alysson Marshall of Salmon Arm was selected to be the provincial (BC) flag bearer for the Closing Ceremonies (see page 23). For more detailed results refer to page 46.

CCC Skill Development Camps for Track Attack Skiers A skill development camp is an integral part of a progressive club athlete development system. Camps can help children learn ski related technical skills, teamwork, self reliance and good eating habits. They can also facilitate the recruitment of new participants, motivate, promote friendships, influence lifestyle choices and provide a positive introduction to activities that encourage physical fitness. CCC’s Skill Development Camps are part of CCC’s Track Attack Program, and target children in the Learning to Train (L2T) stage of development. Refer to Target # 8 and Target #15 of the Attack Log for an outline of the camp program’s objectives. CCC will provide free cross-country ski T-shirts to all participants in camps that meet the program criteria and are thereby eligible for this support. For more information visit: http://www.cccski.com/main.asp?cmd=doc&ID=8220&lan=0.

One of Canada’s most accomplished ParaNordic skiers, Jody Barber (Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club), retired from competitive skiing in May. A member of the National Para-Nordic Ski Team since 2008, she placed third at the 2009 IPC World Championships and has earned six individual IPC World Cup medals. Jodi, who is a teacher and mother of five, achieved her dream of representing Canada at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, where she had two sixth place finishes in the standing category the 5 kilometre classic technique and 15 kilometre free technique events.

CCUNC Highlights Two athletes from BC earned aggregate awards at the 2011 Canadian College/ University National Championships (CCUNC) in Canmore in March - Andrea Lee (1st, University Lakehead), and Jesse Heckrodt (2nd, UBC Okanagan).

CCBC BULLETIN BOARD CCBC News & Updates Cross Country BC has an email network that provides cross-country ski news and updates to it’s membership. If you wish to add your email address to this list, please send your request to office@crosscountrybc.ca.

Ski S’Kool Numbers Grow The Ski S’Kool Program introduces cross-country skiing to elementary school children through club organized sessions at approved cross-country ski areas. This “learn to ski” program includes a minimum of two days of instruction, games and ski playground activities. In 2010-11 more than 7,415 students were registered in programs offered by Cross Country BC clubs, and collectively they made between 22,000 and 25,000 student visits.

Volunteer Coach Recognized Phil Wallensteen, long time coach of the successful Larch Hills racing team was honoured with a BC Sport Community Sport Hero Award in his home town of Salmon Arm in July. Phil began coaching in 1984, and later coached with the Jackrabbit Program before moving on to coach the racing team. Last season club athletes won three individual medals at the National

Photo: Don Wiexl Photography

Championships, eight at the Western Canadian Championships and the overall club title at the BC Championships. The Salmon Arm Observer quoted him as saying “our ski practices wouldn’t happen without three other coaches and the volunteers that clear the trails, set the tracks, maintain the chalet and run the club.”

Upcoming Major Events The Callaghan Valley Cross Country Ski Club (Sea to Sky Corridor) has been awarded the 2013 National Championships. The event will be held at Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley. The club, which hosts an annual loppet - Sigge’s P’ayakentsut, is also scheduled to host the 2012 World Junior/U23 World Championship Trials in January. The 2015 Canada Winter Games will be held in Prince George in February/March, 2015. The cross-country ski events will be hosted by the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club at their Otway ski facility.

NOTICE OF 2012

CROSS COUNTRY BC

CLUB DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

To be held in 100 Mile House, BC, May 5-6, 2012 45

FOR THE RECORD PROVINCIAL EVENTS BC CUP SERIES

Overall Series winners by category: U23 Men David Harbocian Junior Men 1 Jeffrey Kerkovius Junior Women 2 Cara McCulloch Junior Women 1 Sylvia Watkins Junior Boys 2 Julien Locke Junior Boys 1 Shawn de Groot Junior Girls 2 Kaileen McCulloch Junior Girls 1 Jill Reynolds Juvenile Boys 1 Thomas Hardy Juvenile Girls 2 A. Myshak-Davies Juvenile Girls 1 Kate Woods Midget Boys 2 Gabriel Price Midget Boys 1 David Walker Midget Girls 2 Eliza-Jane Kitchen Midget Girls 1 Dot Forder

SLNC TEL BV SN BJSC BJSC BV BJSC LH TEL BV BV BV LH HB

BC CHAMPIONSHIPS

Kamloops Club Championship Trophy: Larch Hills Nordic Society Individual Winners: Open Men Jesse Heckrodt Open Women Mary Edgar Junior Men Jeffrey Kerkovius Junior Women Cara McCulloch Junior Boys Julien Locke Junior Girls Susanne Fraser Juvenile Boys Thomas Hardy Juvenile Girls Kate Woods Midget Boys Jonathan Bakker Midget Girls Eliza -Jane Kitchen Pee Wee Boys 3/4 Andrew Nash Pee Wee Boys 1/2 Ian Williams Pee Wee Girls 2/3 Rachel May Pee Wee Girls 1 Hanneli Ladyman

LH SLNC TEL BV BJSC BJSC LH BV LH LH LH TEL LH LH

BC MIDGET CHAMPIONSHIPS Callaghan Valley Club Aggregate Award: Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

Interval Start: Boys: Andrew Nash Girls: Annika Richardson

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Individual Sprints: Boys: Cam Fitzmaurice Girls: Dot Forder

HB HB

3rd Women 10km Andrea Lee 3rd Men Relay Matt Wylie, Joey Burton, Matt Newmann, Geoffrey Richards 4th Men S Matt Wylie 4th Men 15km Matt Wylie

WESTERN CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Kelowna

1st Jr Men 1st Jr Women 1st Jr Boys 1st Jr Boys 1st Jr Boys 1st Jr Girls 1st Juv Boys 1st Juv Boys 1st Juv Girls 1st Mid Boys 1st Mid Boys 1st Mid Boys 1st Mid Girls 1st Mid Girls 2nd Open Men 2nd Jr Men 2nd Jr Women 2nd Jr Boys 2nd Jr Boys 2nd Jr Girls 2nd Jr Girls 2nd Jr Girls 2nd Juv Boys 2nd Juv Boys 2nd Juv Girls 2nd Juv Girls 2nd Juv Girls 2nd Mid Boys 2nd Mid Boys 2nd Mid Boys 2nd Mid Girls 2nd Mid Girls 2nd Mid Girls 3rd Jr Men 3rd Jr Women

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Geoffrey Richards Rebecca Reid Julien Locke Julien Locke Julien Locke Kirsten Bock Zane Heyes Thomas Hardy Kate Woods Gabriel Price Johnathan Bakker Gabriel Price Eliza-Jane Kitchen Katie Weaver Matt Wylie Geoffrey Richards Rebecca Reid Colin Ferrie Peter Locke Jill Reynolds Jill Reynolds Jill Reynolds Zayne Heyes Eric Byram Kate Woods Kate Woods Megan Evans Jonathan Bakker Jonathan Bakker Justin Bennett Eliza-Jane Kitchen Katie Weaver Micah Bucher Geoffrey Richards Rebecca Reid

BIGGEST & BEST 2010-2011

NATIONAL EVENTS

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CANADA WINTER GAMES

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Halifax, Nova Scotia 1st Women 10km Alysson Marshall 1st Women S Alysson Marshall 1st Women Relay Alysson Marshall, Andrea Lee, Rebecca Reid, Heather Mehain nd 2 Women 7.5km Alysson Marshall 2nd PN Men SS Lou Gibson 2nd PN Women Std Mary Benson 2nd PN Men SS Lou Gibson 2nd PN Women Std Courtney Knight 2nd PN Men SS Lou Gibson 2nd PN Women Std Courtney Knight

15km S 3.5km 10km S S S 3.5km 5km 5km S 3.5km 2.7km S S S 10km 10km 3.5km 5km 2.7km S 3.5km S 2.7km S 5km 3.5km 5km S 5km 2.7km S 3km 2.7km

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CCBC Membership – 15,996 CCBC Skill Development Program enrolment – 2101 Club with most SDP participants: Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club – 237 CCBC club-delivered Ski S’Kool Program students – 8143 Club with largest membership: Caledonia Nordic Ski Club – 1623 Loppet with most participants: P’ayakentsut – 536 Race with most participants: Masters World Cup – 1134

3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd

Jr Boys Jr Girls Jr Girls Jr Girls Juv Boys Juv Girls Juv Girls Juv Girls Mid Boys Mid Girls

3.5km 2.7km S 5km 10km S 5km 2.7km 5km S

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S. Sander Green Kate Eppler Susanne Fraser Susanne Fraser Kyle Flatman Jenya Nordin Marissa Woods Marissa Woods Justin Bennett Eliza-Jane Kitchen

CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Canmore, Alberta

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

Open Men 15km Jr Girls 10km Jr Boys 7.5km Jr Females S Jr Boys S Open Men 50km Jr Girls 7.5km Open Men 10km Jr Men 10km Open Women 10km Jr Girls 10km Juv Boys S Jr Boys 15km Jr Girls 10km Juv Boys 7.5km Jr Boys S Jr Boys 15km Open Women S Jr Girls 10km Jr Women 5km Juv Girls 5km Juv Boys 5km Open Women 5km Jr Women 10km Juv Girls 5km Jr Boys 7.5km Juv Boys 7.5km Open Women S Sr Men S Jr Women 20km Jr Girls 5km Jr Boys 7.5km Juv Boys 7.5km Open Men S Jr Boys S Jr Boys 15km Jr Men 15km Juv Girls 5km Jr Boys 7.5km Juv Boys S Jr Men 30km Juv Girls 7.5km

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George Grey Emily Ertel Colin Ferrie Heather Mehain Julien Locke George Grey Julia Ransom George Grey Geoffrey Richards Alysson Marshall Brittany Evans John Connor Colin Ferrie Susanne Fraser Thomas Hardy Fred Weaver David Palmer Alysson Marshall Jill Reynolds Heather Mehain Megan Evans Thomas Hardy Alysson Marshall Heather Mehain Megan Evans Shawn deGroot Zayne Heyes Alysson Marshall George Grey Heather Mehain Jill Reynolds Stefan Sander-Green Kyle Flatman Matt Wylie Stefan Sander-Green Julien Locke Geoffrey Richards A. Myshak-Davis David Palmer Kyle Flatman Jeffrey Kerkovius Megan Evans

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS FIS WORLD CUP

32nd

Davos, Switzerland 15km C George Grey

WORLD U23 CHAMPIONSHIPS 12th 19th

S 15km

Otepaa, Estonia C Alysson Marshall P Alysson Marshall

IPC WORLD CUP Vuokatti, Finland

3rd

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Jodi Barber

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