Ski Cross Country 2018-19

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Cross Country A PUBLICATION OF CROSS COUNTRY BC

2018/19

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Cross Country THE BC GUIDE TO CROSS COUNTRY SKIING 2018-19

FEATURES

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First Tracks 5 Snowmaking

6 2019 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships 11 UPDATE: Larch Hills Chalet Expansion 18 Spirit North 19 2018 Teck BC Championships 20

PROGRAMS

Onion Lake Ski Trails, Kitimat/Terrace

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Teck Skier Development Program 12 Athletes at the Top 21 What is the Responsible Coaching Movement? 26 Coaching Program 27 Kal Tire Skill Development Program 40 Officials Program 42

REFERENCE CCBC Club Directory 30 Competition Schedule 35 CCBC Bulletin Board 44 For the Record 46 Larch Hills Ski Area, Salmon Arm Front Cover Photo: D. Clark, Kimberley Nordic Ski Club

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SKI Cross Country

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

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

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First Tracks Black Jack Ski S’Kool Program Brings Results The Ski S’Kool Program in Rossland is well attended with all the elementary schools participating. Grade 3 is our focus, but in the case of École des Sept-Sommets, our Francophone school, the entire school (K7) comes out. The École des Sept-Sommets have been doing this program for over ten years now, and a number of their students have gone on to join our club’s skill development programs (SDP) and junior/senior race teams.

Approximately 30 children have continued on with the sport, with four of them currently at the junior/senior racer stage. One of graduates from the school program, Remi Drolet, is now on the National Junior Team.

The depth and length of the École des SeptSommets program shows how valuable a school program can be in introducing children to cross country skiing, and that some will discover they have a passion for it, some will pursue the sport to the highest levels, and all will potentially have a sport for life.

By Ann Quarterman, Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club

Editor’s Note: All École des Sept-Sommets sessions are held at the club operated ski area; sessions per season have ranged from four to seven depending on the year; ski equipment has been a mix of school equipment, club rentals and family equipment. As the years went by more and more families provided the ski equipment their children used. Children have joined the club’s SDP Program at various entry points, some have joined right at kindergarten.

Toby Creek Hosts First Teck Regional Camp The Teck Regional Snow Camp hosted by the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club of Invermere in November 2017 was the first of its kind to be held at the higher elevations of Panorama Ski Resort.

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Photo: R. Schultz, Fernie Nordic Society

Photo: R. Thomas, Revelstoke Nordic Ski _Club

Thank you note to the 100 Mile Nordics for providing Ski S'Kool opportunities (above). Cross Country BC clubs accommodated more than 23,700 elementary school student visits last season.

This camp provided a unique experience for athletes and coaches who were shuttled up and down the ski lifts to the 2450m/8038 ft summit of Panorama. Perfectly groomed skate and classic tracks met the athletes that travelled along Outback Ridge to the Goldie Plateau teaching grid and trails (refer to photo on pages 24-25). The cross country ski trails and world class vistas provided the athletes with a unique environment for technique development and competition preparation. The camp was attended by 28 athletes from the Kootenay Region.

With the skilled leadership of Cross Country BC’s Graham Maclean and local head coach Ted Bigelow, the camp focused on athletes 8-14 years of age in the LTAD Learning to Train (L2T) and Training to Train (T2T) stages of development. Amongst the skating and classic technique refinement, athletes participated in ski yoga and ski games with an emphasis on keeping skiing fun, encouraging teammates, making new friends, leadership and managing adversity. ....cont'd on page 38

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Snowmaking

T40 Fan Gun in operation Photo: TechnoAlpin

The Introduction of Snowmaking at Caledonia Nordic Ski Club In my previous role as President of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club (CNSC), every fall there would be anxious optimism of an early snowfall (that builds and builds through the winter). For our Nordic club, there is no single factor that boosts membership higher than early snow. In our highest membership season, we had 1890 members (the largest in Canada) and a big snowfall on October 30 that lasted through the entire season. Those are the glory seasons. And then there are the other seasons…when you feel as though Mother Nature really doesn’t want to feel taken for granted. You get freezing temperatures in November but no snow. You get teased, and then finally get enough to open in mid-December (and then get the final bump in membership). Over the past five years our club had put a lot of effort into pre-snow grooming and snow preservation to ensure that we can open trails with minimal snow base. This was our first strategy going into the 2015 Canada Winter Games (CWG). As there wasn’t funding available for snowmaking, our strategy was to operate on as little snow as possible. Fortunately for us, this worked very well as for four seasons (the season before the 2015 CWG, during the 2015 CWG, two season after the CWG), we had to operate on minimal snow conditions. Our grooming staff were worth their weight in gold in terms of frugally managing snow from the beginning of the season (often to the criticism of

members). It’s fair to say, they saved our ski season with their proactive measures. On average, through these seasons, our base was no more than 30cm, and more like 20cm. Fortunately for cross country skiing, you can have amazing ski conditions on 20cm of snow, if you have incredible grooming staff.

But like all things, we’ve done as much as we can on the summer grooming and snow preservation front, and then bigger factors come into play. In Dec 2016 we were delighted to be awarded the 2019 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships, and earlier that year we were equally delighted to have been awarded the 2017 Canadian/North American Biathlon Championships. These events aligned very well with our strategic goal of building a world-class Nordic facility and attracting world level events. Speaking first hand, there is an unbelievable amount of effort that goes into organizing these events, and at the same time, relying on Mother Nature to deliver the essential ingredient…snow!

I can vividly recall the point at when snowmaking could no longer be just a dream, but needed to become a reality. It was 6am, and we were about to leave Finsterau, Germany at the 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships when I

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TechnoAlpin T40 Fan Guns at Finsterau 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships Photo: K.Pettersen, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

to produce and ensure snow early in the season helps in generating members for our club.

received an email from the Chair of the organizing committee for the 2017 Biathlon National and North American Championships. Due to uncertain snow conditions at our facility, the collective decision was made to move the 2017 Biathlon Championships to Canmore (we knew it was a risk when we were asked to bid on the Championships given it was in the second week of March). This was absolutely devastating news, and I felt terrible for the organizing committee given not only all the effort, but the pride of hosting this prestigious event at our amazing facility with our incredible volunteers… we were more than ready. Also, in preparing for these big events, we are required to undertake Sport Tourism Economic Assessment Models, and we knew the economic impact to our community for this event alone was over $1.5 million…which was now going directly to Canmore. As irony would have it, we had brilliant conditions at the time the event was to be held, but hindsight is 20-20. If there was a silver lining to this circumstance, it was this…it gave us a direct quantifiable multi million dollar cost to our community of not having snowmaking at our facility (i.e. $1.5 million). Furthermore, the 2019 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships were not too far away with an estimated economic impact of $5 million. So having some way to help mother nature, and reduce perceptions of having snow to host these (and future) world class events was imperative. In addition, being able

Through the IPC, one of the World Para Nordic Skiing (WPNS) partners is TechnoAlpin. TechnoAlpin is headquartered in Italy and is one of the largest manufacturers of advanced snow making systems in the world. We were introduced to their systems in Finsterau, as a TechnoAlpin system was installed for producing snow for the 2017 World Championships.

The Finstearau club provided a solid testimonial for the TechnoAlpin system. Through this relationship we were introduced to the TechnoAlpin team and TechnoAlpin offered to help us to design a snowmaking system for the 2019 World Championships at our club. The initial design provided coverage for our stadiums, our FIS homologated Free Technique race course (5km) and our new sit ski course for the 2019 World Championships. This design, along with initial cost estimates (~$1.5 million) enabled us to pursue funding. We worked closely with the Northern Development Initiatives Trust (NDIT), and were able to get approval to submit an application for $250,000. As luck would have it, a BC Gaming Capital Grant also became available and we were able to apply for $175,000 (we had to match the $175,000).

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project that could be completed within $350,000 to $450,000.

In considering a first phase, the most critical areas at our facility (when it comes to low snow) are the stadium areas.

Therefore, the first phase of the snowmaking is focused on producing snow in these areas, and ensuring that this first phase is built to accommodate the future phases of the entire system.

Electrical service – 600V/400amp 3 phase (existing) – 200amp to the well and booster pump, 200amp to the snowmaking equipment.

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Ductile pipe (4”) from well to booster pump station (115m)

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Booster pump station (located inside new 40x60ft machine shed)

- 60HP booster pump

- Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

- TechnoAlpin PLC (to monitor/automate snowmaking)

4 hydrant/electrical connections (2 in xc stadium, 1 in biathlon stadium/penalty loop/sprint trails, 1 sprint trails)

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2-4 TechnoAlpine T40 fan guns (600 Volt 30amp)

Just as with all our projects, we look for opportunities for other businesses and organizations to contribute and be part of building something great in our community. I am so grateful to the following organizations and people that have donated their time, and energy, and will be donating services and materials: •

TechnoAlpin (Dave Kennedy, Canadian lead)

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WSP/Opus Engineering (Derek Kronebusch, Civil Engineer)

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Western Water (Warren Grafton, Hydrogeologist)

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Westcana Electric (Scott Sherba, President)

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IDL Project Limited (Sheldon Boyes, Vice President)

There has been so much learned, and so much more that will be learned, but here are some words of advice so far.

In a nutshell, here’s the details of the first phase of our system:

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A key consideration of this first phase is the need to move the snow we produced. Though we have two PB 100 machines, they are not designed to push significant amounts of snow. As such, we’re currently looking to a larger machine (e.g. PB 300 or similar) designed for pushing snow.

Now with a great source of water for snowmaking, we could complete the design. We have been very fortunate to have a local civil engineer volunteer (Derek Kronebusch) who had just helped the nearby Hart Ski Hill design their snowmaking system. Though the Hart Ski Hill is on city water, the rest of the system is very similar.

Water source – 8” well with a 10’ screen , producing 325 GPM with a 50 HP 14 stage pump (575V 3phase power)

Ductile pipe (6”) from booster pump station to stadium and trails (~250m)

With the well already in place, we will be ordering equipment and supplies in June, 2018 with the installation of the system beginning mid-August. We expect the install of the system (i.e. earthworks) to be completed in three weeks, but we have until mid-October as a buffer.

Just as you can’t have ski races without snow, you can’t have snowmaking without water, so the first step was to determine how we were going to get enough water to support snowmaking of any kind (we need at least 200 GPM for this first phase). We’re not on City water and though we are located very close the Nechako River (~100m), there is a road and railway to cross. A reservoir system also has regulatory and safety challenges (and high costs), so our most viable option would be a well. We couldn’t use our current well, so a new well had to be drilled. The well drillers were optimistic they could get 200 GPM as they felt the aquifer was quite productive. To support this first phase we drilled an 8” well.

The key to this well was not only to get water, but that it would have sufficient head (i.e. depth above bedrock) to support a sustained water draw for snow making. I was ecstatic to hear from the well driller and hydrogeologist that the well produced a sustained 325 GPM and had approximately 30 feet of water above bedrock (which was at 147 feet). As the aquifer is fed from the Nechako River and very gravelly, this was almost as good as tapping directly into the river itself.

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Be visionary and strategic - As part of strategic planning, develop a long-term facilities development plan for your club. We did this prior to the 2015 Canada Winter Games and it’s been incredibly powerful (even I can’t believe all we’ve accomplished). Don’t be afraid to include your wishes and dreams. The key is for it to make sense and align with your vision. Not everything will happen at once, but the key is to envision how things will fit together, and then when opportunities come along (i.e. big events, capital funding opportunities, donations, etc.) you have a very powerful tool to show how it all fits together. It also helps in making things either shovel ready or near shovel ready.

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AS WE WELCOME THE WORLD'S BEST PARA NORDIC ATHLETES FROM OVER 20 DIFFERENT NATIONS WORLDWIDE. THE CALEDONIA NORDIC SKI CLUB AND THE CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE ARE INCREDIBLY HONOURED TO HOST THE 2019 WORLD PARA NORDIC SKIING CHAMPIONSHIPS AND WE WELCOME YOU TO COME EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC! FEBRUARY 15 – 24, 2019

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Natalie Wilkie, Larch Hills Ski Club Photo: Cross Country Canada

2019 WORLD PARA NORDIC SKIING CHAMPIONSHIPS Prince George, BC

The World Para Nordic Skiing Championships are held every two years following the Paralympic Winter Games, and represent the pinnacle of achievement for Para Nordic athletes. These athletes, men and women, who are grouped into three classes for competition (sitting, standing, and visually impaired) compete in four cross country skiing and four biathlon medal events over a period of 10 days.

their BC Para Nordic Teammates Andy Lin (Nordic Racers, Burnaby) and Ethan Hess (Nordic Racers, Pemberton), and BC Para Nordic coach Jessica Heyes will be these World Championships.

Prince George will host approximately 140 athletes from 20 different nations, and more than 200 coaches and officials over the duration of the event.

This is the first time the World Para Nordic Skiing Championships will be hosted in Canada. It is the biggest event in Para Nordic Skiing other than the Paralympics, and as such, this event will attract recent Paralympians and others that will awe and inspire. These are more than elite athletes – they exemplify the absolute pinnacle of human perseverance through incredible athletic achievement.

_________________________________________ Para cross country skiing first appeared at the 1976 Paralympic Winter Games in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The competition is open to athletes with a physical impairment and blindness/visual impairment. Depending on functional impairment, a competitor may use a sit-ski, which is a chair equipped with a pair of skis. Athletes with blindness/visual impairment compete in their events with a sighted guide.

Male and female athletes compete in short distance, middle distance and long distance (ranging from 2.5km to 20km) or participate in a team relay using classic or free techniques.

Para cross country skiing is governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and follows modified rules of the International Ski Federation (FIS). It is practiced by athletes in 24 countries.

Canada has a rich history of producing the world’s best Para Nordic skiers, such as 13-time Paralympic and 18time world champion Brian McKeever from Alberta, and Paralympic medalists Natalie Wilkie (photo above) from the Larch Hills Nordic Society of Salmon Arm, BC, and Emily Young from the Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club of North Vancouver, BC. For the 2018-19 season the main focus for Natalie, Emily,

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Teck Skier Development Program

Photos on pages 12-13: D. Clark, Kimberley Nordic Ski Club

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

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

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

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

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Teck Kootenay Cup Series club aggregate winner: Fernie Nordic Ski Club (Fernie)

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

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

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

Photo: C. Manhard, CCBC

Teck Regional Camp Program The Teck Regional Camp Program is an integral part of a progressive provincial athlete development system. It targets athletes 9 to 14 years of age and provides an affordable, accessible step into Cross Country BC's Provincial Camp Program. Camps help skiers learn ski related technical skills, teamwork, self reliance and good eating habits. They motivate, promote friendships, influence lifestyle choices and provide positive exposure to activities that encourage physical fitness. For more information contact the CCBC Office at (250) 545-9600.

Region: Coast

Head Coach: Lisa Perry

May 4-6 Teck Regional Spring Camp Mt Washington, BC

Head Coach: Andrea Stapff

Contact: andrea.stapff@gmail.com

Contact: bvcoach@bvnordic.ca

Region: Kootenay Sept 28-30 Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp Kimberley, BC Head Coach: Frank Ackermann

Contact: frankackermann@me.com

Sept 14-16 Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp Mt Washington, BC

Head Coach: Andrea Stapff

Contact: andrea.stapff@gmail.com

Nov 30-Dec 2 Teck Regional Snow Camp Invermere, BC Head Coaches: Graham Maclean & Ted Bigelow

Contact: darren.tamelin@canfor.com

Sept 21-23 Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp Whistler, BC

Head Coach: Jake Weaver

Contact: biweaver@shaw.ca

Region: Okanagan

Nov 16-18 Teck Regional Snow Camp Whistler, BC

Head Coach: Maria Lundgren

Contact: coaching@crosscountrybc.ca

Sept 7-9 Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp #1 Kelowna, BC

Head Coach: Adam Elliot Contact: coachadam@telemarkracers.org

Dec 27-30 Teck Regional Snow Camp Mt Washington, BC

Head Coach: Andrea Stapff

Contact: andrea.stapff@gmail.com

Sept 21-23 Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp #2 Revelstoke, BC

Head Coach: Matt Smider Contact: coach@revelstokenordic.org

Region: Northern

Nov 16-18 Teck Regional Snow Camp #1 Vernon, BC

Head Coach: Adam Elliot Contact: coachadam@telemarkracers.org

Sept 14-16 Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp

Prince George, BC

Head Coach: Graeme Moore Contact: headcoach@caledonianordic.com Nov 30-Dec 2 Teck Regional Snow Camp Smithers, BC

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Nov 23-25 Teck Regional Snow Camp #2 Vernon, BC

Head Coach: Matt Smider Contact: coach@revelstokenordic.org

Photo: D. Clark, Kimberley Nordic Ski Club

Teck Regional Cup Series

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

Coast Cup Series

Kootenay Cup Series

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Teck Coast Cup # 1 Dec 15-16 Teck Kootenay Cup #1 & #2 Callaghan Valley, BC

Rossland, BC

Contact: Dirk Rohde

Contact: Adele Pratt

info@hollyburnxc.ca adelepratt@hotmail.com Feb 3

Teck Coast Cup #2 Callaghan Valley

Contact: Andreas Sandell andreas@fishercoating.com

Jan 5-6 Teck Kootenay Cup #3 & #4 Fernie, BC Madi Bragg

fernienordic@gmail.com

Mar 9-10 Teck Coast Cup #3 & #4 Jan 19-20 Teck Kootenay Cup #5 & #6 Coast Cup Series Finale Kimberley, BC Mt Washington, BC Contact: Frank Ackermann

Contact: Patty Johnson

frankackermann@me.com

races@strathconanordics.com Feb 23-24 Teck Kootenay Cup #7 & #8 Kootenay Cup Series Finale Northern Cup Series Nelson, BC Jan 19 Teck Northern Cup #1

Contact: Lauren Heckley Vanderhoof, BC coach.nnsc@gmail.com

Contact: Wanda Nemethy Okanagan Cup Series bwruntwo@telus.net

Feb 3

Teck Northern Cup #2

Burns Lake, BC Contact: Alison Patch ominecaraces@gmail.com

Jan 5-6 Teck Okanagan Cup #1 & #2 Penticton, BC Contact: Carolyn Buzikievich

csbuz@shaw.ca

Feb 24 Teck Northern Cup #3 Mar 16

Northern Cup Series Finale

Smithers, BC

Contact: Jennifer Plumber

jennifer.plummer@hotmail.com

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Teck Okanagan Cup #3 Okanagan Cup Series Finale Sun Peaks, BC Contact: Phil Youwe phil.youwe@gmail.com

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

For more information, go to www.crosscountrybc.ca

UPDATE: Larch Hills Chalet Expansion

The snow may be gone, but there is currently plenty of activity around the Larch Hills Nordic Society Chalet. Volunteers and contractors are working hard to ensure the Chalet Expansion Project is finished before the snow flies next winter. The new building was constructed to “lock up� stage last winter and skiers were able to access and use the new heated basement area during the ski season.

This summer Chalet Expansion Project priorities will include interior and exterior finishing of the building, construction and installation of a new and larger dormer for the original chalet, refinishing of the roof of the original chalet, installation of in floor heating for the upper floor of the chalet, installation of a complete kitchen in the new part of the Chalet, sandblasting and finishing of the log work of both the original and new parts of the building, installation of exterior deck railing and stairs, and construction of a handicapped bathroom.

This realization of this project has been the result of very hard work and commitment by many dedicated volunteers. The Larch Hills Nordic Society has raised close to $400,000 over the past three years through fundraising events, donations from club members, community businesses, local service groups, and grants from several agencies.

The Society is very appreciative of support from the B.C. Community Gaming Grant program, the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust, the Columbia Shuswap and North Okanagan Regional Districts, the Shuswap Community Foundation, the Dancing with the Shuswap Stars Fundraiser, the Shuswap Community Foundation, and the Rotary Clubs of Salmon Arm. We are also thankful to the many volunteers who have contributed their time, materials, labour, and expertise to this project.

Larch Hills Nordic Society Club Profile Founded: 1978 Membership: 1061 SDP Enrolment: 209 Groomed Trails: 40 km Paralympic gold medalist Natalie Wilkie is from Larch Hills Website: skilarchhills.ca

We are looking forward to showing off our new and improved Chalet and welcome skiers to come and check it out! The Larch Hills Nordic Society will be hosting several events next winter including the Teck BC Championships, the Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet, and the Pirate Loppet.

By Randi Ostby, Larch Hills Nordic Society

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Photos on page 18: D. Moore, Larch Hills Nordic Society

Spirit North

Photos on page 19: M. Brett

Last season Spirit North, a program for Indigenous children and youth which was founded in Alberta by Olympic gold medalist Beckie Scott, expanded to British Columbia for the first time.

Spirit North is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of children and youth through the transformative power of cross-country skiing, sport and play. This is done by providing ski equipment and instruction through selected First Nations schools, and encouraging First Nations families and community members to get out and ski on their own whenever they can.

The Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Club (Penticton), Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club (Smithers) and Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club (Kitimat/Terrace) were the lucky ski communities that had a chance to share their love of skiing with the Indigenous children in their area.

With the support of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and the local cross country ski clubs, Spirit North worked collaboratively with educators, parents, and community leaders to deliver ski programming at schools in the following three First Nations communities: Continued on page 38.....

In Penticton the Spirit North Festival in March was a highlight for everyone â–ş with 160 kids on skis, traditional pow-wow dancers, and great food.

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Photos on page 20: G. Redman (Telemark Nordic Club)

2018 Teck BC Championships, Kelowna

ATHLETES AT THE TOP The International Scene

Athlete Blog: Europe!

As we boarded the plane to Europe I really had no idea what to expect of the coming two weeks. This being my first ever experience in Europe I was pretty nervous, and really not that confident in my preparations as I had spent another week sick and off training following the Westerns. After an extremely long and delayed travel day that lasted over 24hrs we arrived at the Hotel Hochider in Seefeld, Austria. Jet lag awoke us long before the sunrise, so we got to watch the mountains light up from our hotel room overlooking the small town of Seefeld. The few days we spent in Austria flew by. With 270km of absolutely gorgeous ski trails from the front door we had some beautiful training days. The first race weekend was an OPA cup in Zweisel, Germany, close to the Czech border. The level of racing was by far the most intense I’ve ever experienced, as the OPA cup circuit is second to the World Cup for European skiers. It was awesome to race beside national team skiers from all over Europe. The weekend highlight for me was the 1.8km classic sprint, where I qualified in 12th and ultimately finished 17th (the 2nd Canadian), after feeling extremely jetlagged in my quarter final and getting knocked out. I struggled in the distance races finishing around 40th in both the interval and the mass start.

Toblach, Italy Photo: T. Noble, Strathcona Nordic Ski Club

After the OPA cup wrapped up we traveled to Toblach, Italy for some relaxed training days before the German Nationals. The skiing was breathtaking with almost 300km of trails right from our door.

After some perfect blue bird days we drove to cloudy Obersdorf Germany for the last weekend of racing.

Again it was awesome to get some more first-hand Euro racing experience. The highlight of the weekend for me was a 14th place finish in the Open Mens sprint. As the German Nationals is a race you must qualify for, the fields were extremely small. Junior and Open men combined were just less than forty people. In both distance races I finished mid 20’s.

And that wraps up my first B-Tour! After another extremely long and delayed travel day we arrived back in Kelowna for some much needed rest and the final preparations for our own Nationals. After a short week at home we were back on the road again to Thunder Bay for the final race of the season, the Canadian Nationals.

Seefeld, Austria

By Tallon Noble, Strathcona Nordic Ski Club

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Photo: C. Manhard, CCBC

ATHLETES AT THE TOP The National/International Scene Ten BC Athletes Qualify for National Ski Team Programs NST Senior Team

NST Junior Team

Julien Locke

Remi Drolet

Gareth Williams

Tallon Noble

NST Para-Nordic Team

Elizabeth Elliot

Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club Nelson, BC Telemark Nordic Club Kelowna, BC

CCBC B-Tour, Seefeld, Austria

Emily Young

Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club North Vancouver, BC

Natalie Wilkie

Larch Hills Nordic Society Salmon Arm, BC

Ethan Hess (Prospect Team) Nordic Racers Pemberton, BC

Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club Rossland, BC Strathcona Nordic Ski Club Courtenay, BC Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club Revelstoke, BC

Benita Peiffer

Whistler Nordic Ski Club Whistler, BC

Beth Granstrom

Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club Revelstoke, BC

Highlights from the 2018 National Championships CCBC Sweden Camp: FIS Rollerski World Championships

Division aggregate points: Junior Aggregate title: BC led with 4336 points; Quebec was second with 3691 points.

Overall Aggregate title: Quebec led with 5395 points; BC was second with 4934 points.

15 BC athletes earned top-three aggregate titles: 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd

CCBC Sweden Camp: Sunne

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Kaia Andal (Caledonia Nordic Ski Club) Molly Miller (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club) Annika Richardson (Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club) Joe Davies (Whistler Nordic Ski Club) Benita Peiffer (Whistler Nordic Ski Club) Marielle Ackermann (Kimberley Nordic Ski Club) Lucas Sadesky (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club) Anna Goodwin (Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club) Hannah Mehain (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club) Jasmine Drolet (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club) Alana Brittin (Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club) Ian Williams (Telemark Nordic Club) Cole Turner (Telemark Nordic Club) Marlie Molinaro (Whistler Nordic Ski Club) Gregor Graham (Telemark Nordic Club)

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BC SKI TEAM Alexander McDonald Anna Goodwin Annika Richardson Benita Peiffer Beth Granstrom Cole Turner Elizabeth Elliot Gabe Gledhill Gareth Williams Hannah Mehain Ian Williams Jasmine Drolet Jenna Sim Joe Davies Julien Locke Katie Weaver Maggie Rodwell Marielle Ackermann Mia Recknell Michael Murdoch Molly Miller Paige Latta Quinn Morgan Remi Drolet Tallon Noble

Telemark Hollyburn Hollyburn Whistler Revelstoke Telemark Revelstoke Strathcona Telemark Sovereign Lake Telemark Black Jack Telemark Whistler Black Jack Hollyburn Larch Hills Kimberley Bulkley Valley Whistler Black Jack Sovereign Lake Kimberley Black Jack Strathcona

BC PARA NORDIC TEAM Andy Lin Ethan Hess Emily Young Natalie Wilkie

Julien Locke, Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club

Nordic Racers Nordic Racers Hollyburn Larch Hills

TECK REGIONAL SNOW CAMP, Kootenay Region Photo: C. Gillies, Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club (Invermere)

WHAT IS THE RESPONIBLE COACHING MOVEMENT? Photo: B. Blakely, Strathcona Nordic Ski Club

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COACHING PROGRAM MANDATORY QUALIFICATION

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

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

The L2T (Dryland) Workshop is the fourth 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. Prerequisite: Community Coach Workshop.

NCCP Intro to Community Coaching Online Modules

The L2T (On-Snow) Workshop is the second half of the L2T program and the fifth 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: L2T (Dryland) Workshop.

18.25 hours. The workshop fee for CCC/CCBC members is $100.00.

There are two progressive online e-learning modules designed to provide parents and other beginner coaches with basic information and a feeling of confidence as they begin their role as a coach. These modules educate individuals on how to deliver a series of age-appropriate skill development sessions under the supervision of more experienced coaches. The orientation is towards children under nine years of age (“Active Start” and "Fundamentals" stages of athlete development). Coaches are taught basic coaching skills, growth and development considerations, and how to set up a ski playground. This is entry level, and there are no prerequisites except enthusiasm and the minimum age requirement of 14 years.

CAC 'ICC' Multisport Module CCC 'ICC' Module

1 hour 6 hours

16.5 hours. The workshop fee for CCC/CCBC members is $100.00.

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

$15.00 $52.00

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

The T2T (Dryland) Workshop is the sixth 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: L2T (On-Snow) Workshop.

The T2T (On-Snow) Workshop is the second half of the CCI Advanced program and the seventh 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. Prerequisite: T2T (Dryland) Workshop.

16 hours. The workshop fee for CCC/CCBC members is $105.00.

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

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17.5 hours / workshop. The workshop fee for CCC/CCBC members is $125.00

Cross Country BC Contact List

COACHING PROGRAM NATIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (NCCP) COMMUNITY COACHING WORKSHOPS Nov 23-25 Nov 23-25 Nov 23-25 Nov 23-25 Nov 23-25 Nov 23-25 Nov 30-Dec 2 Nov 30-Dec 2 Dec 7-9 Dec 7-9 Dec 7-9 Dec 7-9 Dec 7-9 Dec 14-16 Dec 14-16 Jan 11-13 Jan 11-13

Vancouver Rossland Nelson Kimberley Penticton Salmon Arm Kelowna Whistler Smithers Invermere Courtenay Prince George 100 Mile House Golden Sunshine Coast Golden Chase

Nancy Hill Ann Quarterman Louise Poole Thom Tarte Steven Bamford Luke Heckrodt Deren Sentesy Lynn Ayers Sandra Nash Cam Gillies Marilyn Atkinson Jennifer Nesset Gary Carlson Sarah Osadetz Stefanie Reznik Sarah Osadetz Michelle Tsutsumi

(604) 790-1637 (250) 362-5956 (250) 825-9202 (250) 427-4415 (250) 492-5909 (250) 832-2912 (250) 979-8005 (604) 815-0912 (250) 847-0022 (250) 342-9605 (250) 338-9345 (250) 564-3809 (250) 395-2063 (250) 344-8695 (604) 741-5993 (250) 344-8695 (250) 307-2463

LEARNING TO TRAIN (DRYLAND) WORKSHOPS May 4-6 Sept 21-23 Sept 21-23 Sept 21-23 Oct 12-14 Oct 12-14 Oct 19-21 Oct 19-21 Oct 26-28

Whistler Invermere Courtenay Kamloops Prince George Kimberley Kelowna Vancouver Salmon Arm

Nancy Beaumont Cam Gillies Marilyn Atkinson Rich McCleary Jennifer Nesset Thom Tarte Deren Sentesy Nancy Hill Megan Brooke

(250) 545-9600 (250) 342-9505 (250) 338-9345 (778) 471-4109 (250) 564-3809 (250) 427-4415 (250) 979-8005 (604) 790-1637 (250) 832-4904

LEARNING TO TRAIN (ON-SNOW) WORKSHOPS Nov 23-25 Nov 23-25 Nov 23-25 Dec 7-9 Dec 14-16 Jan 4-6

Whistler Invermere Vernon Kamloops Prince George Courtenay

Nancy Hill Cam Gillies Heather Trueman Rich McCleary Jennifer Nesset Marilyn Atkinson

(604) 790-1637 (250) 342-9605 (236) 426-4555 (778) 471-4109 (250) 564-3809 (250) 338-9345

TRAINING TO TRAIN WORKSHOPS May 4-6 Sept 14-16 Nov 23-25

Dryland Dryland On-Snow

Whistler Whistler Whistler

N. Beaumont (250) 545-9600 N. Beaumont (250) 545-9600 N. Beaumont (250) 545-9600

LEARNING TO COMPETE (ON-SNOW) WORKSHOP May 3-6 Sept 13-16

On-Snow Dryland

Whistler Whistler

N. Beaumont (250) 545-9600 N. Beaumont (250) 545-9600

CCBC SKI PREPARATION WORKSHOP November 23-25, 2018, Whistler, BC. This three day workshop covers shop set up, what goes in the tool box, maintenance of tools, ski selection, wax application, testing procedures (grip & glide), hand turning and stone grinding.

Who is it for: Club wax technicians and coaches Presenter: Graham Maclean, former National Ski Team Wax Technician Workshop registration: Ph: (250) 545-9600

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Board of Directors Chairperson: Reid Carter (604) 505-4739 reid.carter@brookfield.com Directors: Lisa Young (250) 267-7422 lisayoung1971@icloud.com Barry Allen (250) 768-4856 barry_g_allen@shaw.ca Jim Burbee (250) 562-1512 venturefc@telus.net Andrea Stapff (250) 202-7096 andrea.stapff@gmail.com Jeff Sim (604) 984-2323 jeff_sim@icloud.com Mike Thomas (250) 814-9927 mike@urbanworkbench.com Sally Connan (250) 962-7115 connonsally@gmail.com

Staff Executive Director: Wannes Luppens (250) 545-9600 wannes@crosscountrybc.ca Communications & Admin. Coordinator: Sandie Gibson (250) 545-9600 office@crosscountrybc.ca Athlete Development Coordinator: Cherielle Goold (250) 545-9600 adcoord@crosscountrybc.ca Program Coordinator: Nancy Beaumont (250) 545-9600 programs@crosscountrybc.ca Provincial Coach: Chris Manhard (604) 698-6512 skixcountry@gmail.com Assistant Provincial Coach: Maria Lundgren (604) 906-1081 coaching@crosscountrybc.ca

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CCBC CLUB DIRECTORY

Who to Contact & Where to Ski in British Columbia

Larch Hills Nordic Society Chalet, Salmon Arm

Photo: D. Moore, Larch Hills Nordic Society

CCBC CLUB DIRECTORY Arrow Lakes CC Ski Club Contact: Kathy Smith 420 Nakusp East Road, Nakusp, BC V0G 1R1 (250) 265-4950 ksmith@columbiacable.net Club Facilities: Wensley Creek CC Ski Trails 7.4 km groomed trails (classic), terrain suitable for recreational skiing Warming hut on trail system Grooming: snowmobiles Visitors welcome Barriere Outdoor Club Contact: Franz Friesinger Box 647, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 (250) 672-1968 friesingerfranz@gmail.com barriereoutdoorclub.weebly.com Programs: Ski S'Kool; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Barrier Forks Trails 6 km groomed trails; warming hut; ski playground Snowmobile, groomer, tracksetter Warming hut (250 sf) Visitors welcome Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Club Contact: Jill Squires Box 21033, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X8 (250) 782-8796 Snow Ph: (250) 219-4488 bearmountainnordic@gmail.com www.nordicski.ca Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Bear Mtn Nordic Ski Trails 26 km groomed trails; varied terrain Grooming: Bombardier Snowcat Cabin at trail head (1000 sf); 3 heated trail shelters/cabin Visitors welcome Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club Contact: Jan Luppens Box 1754, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 (250) 362-7164; info@skiblackjack.ca www.skiblackjack.ca Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr & Sr Racing Programs; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Black Jack Recreation Area 40 km groomed trails; Varied terrain; 3

km lit trails; K-9 trails; ski playground Grooming: 2 PB Edge Snow Cats, 2 Ginzu groomers Daylodge (400 sf); 2 warming cabins on trail system; wax shelter Visitors welcome Bulkley Valley CC Ski Club Contact: Daryl Wilson Box 4412, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 (778) 210-1919; chair@bvnordic.ca; www.bvnordic.ca Programs: Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Programs; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre 52 km groomed trails; varied terrain 5.5 km lit trails; 10 km K-9 trails; ski playground Grooming: PB 240; Ginzu Daylodge (3200 sf); heated washrooms; showers; waxing cabin Visitors welcome Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Contact: John Bowes 8141 Otway Rd, Prince George, BC V2L 4V3; (250) 564-3809; manager@caledonianordic.com www.caledonianordic.com Programs: Parents Tots; Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons; Masters Racing Club Facilities: Otway Ski Area 55 km groomed trails; 10 km lit trails; ski playground, K-9 trails, snowmaking, varied terrain Grooming: PB 100; Ginzu Daylodge (4500 sf); rental shop; heated washrooms; 2 technical buildings; wax facilities Visitors welcome Cariboo Ski Touring Club Contact: Bruce Self Box 4433, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J4 info@caribooski.ca. www.caribooski.ca Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Hallis Lake Trails 75 km groomed trails; 3.5 km lit trails; K-9 trails; varied terrain; ski playground Daylodge (3000 sf); heated

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washrooms; open daily;- rental shop; 4 backcountry cabins Grooming: PB 100, 3 Alpine Twin Track Visitors welcome Chetwynd Outdoor Society Contact: Winston Ho Box 1258, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 chetoutdoor@gmail.com www.chetoutdoors.wordpress.com Clinton Snow Jockey Club Contact: Jennifer Jakubovski Box 808, Clinton, BC V0K 1K0 (250) 819-0497; Snow Ph: 457-0439 jl6955@gmail.com Club Facilities: Big Bar Ski Trails 23 km groomed trails; terrain suitable for recreational skiing Grooming: single track snowmobiles 6 log shelters on the trail system 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 Trail 7km groomed trails; 2 trail shelters Terrain suitable for recreational skiing Grooming: Yamaha; Skandic Visitors welcome Fernie Nordic Society Contact: Megan Lohmann Box 843, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 (250) 531-0690; info@fernienordic. com; www.fernienordic.com Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Team; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Elk Valley Nordic Centre 15 km groomed trails Grooming: Snow Cat; snowmobile Warming hut Fort Nelson CC Ski Club Contact: Cathy Dolan Box 1888, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 (250) 774-6389 cbdolan@nothwestel.net Club Facilities: Fort Nelson Community Forest & Golf Course 20 km groomed trails, 15 km ungroomed trails: 0.5 km lit trails K-9 trails; terrain suitable for recreational skiing

Grooming: 2 Alpine Twin Track Shelter at trail head Golden Nordic Ski Club Contact: Dan Veselic Box 1991, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 (250) 344-1435 info@goldennordicclub.ca www.goldennordicclub.ca Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S'Kool; SDP; Adult Skill Lessons, Masters Club Facilities: Dawn Mountain Nordic Trails & Golf Course Nordic Trails 38 km groomed trails; varied terrain; ski playground; K-9 trails Grooming: 2 Bombardier Groomers; snowmobiles Daylodge (2000 sf); heated washroons; waxing facilities; day use cabin (400 sf) on trails Visitors welcome Highland Valley Outdoor Assoc.

Contact: Ray Town Box 415, Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0 (250) 523-7494 gayle_ray@telus.net highlandvalleyoutdoorassociation.com Club Facilities: Logan Lake Ski Trails 34 km groomed trails; varied terrain; 2 km lit trails; 7 km K-9 trails; 3 shelters Grooming: Bombardier 250; Ginzu Visitors welcome Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club Contact: Dirk Rohde Box 16101 Lynn Valley North Vancouver, BC V7J 3S9 (604) 942-6410; www.hollyburnxc.ca info@hollyburnxc.ca Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program: Adult Skill Lessons Kaslo Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Ken Butt Box 1258, Kaslo, BC V0G IMO kors@kenadon.ca www.korsbc.blogspot.ca Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: KORS Nordic Trails 15 km groomed trails; 30 ungroomed

CCBC CLUB DIRECTORY Grooming: Ginzu groomer 2 warming huts Kimberley Nordic Ski Club Contact: Derm Kennedy Box 464, Kimberley, BC V1A 3B9 (250) 427-1721 kimberleynordic@gmail.com www.kimberleynordic.org Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Kimberley Nordic Centre 30 km groomed trails; varied terrain; ski playground; 3.5 km lit trails Daylodge (1000 sf); wax cabin Grooming: Bombardier Snowcat; Ginzu Groomer Visitors welcome Larch Hills Nordic Society Contact: Duncan Moore Box 218, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N3 (250) 832-2044 duncanm@telus.net www.skilarchhills.ca Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Larch Hills Ski Area 40 km groomed trails; K-9 trails; varied terrain; daylodge (3600 sq. ft.); 1 backcountry cabin; 2 shelters on trail system Grooming: PB 200 Visitors welcome Mackenzie Nordique Ski Club Contact: Ray Jacob Box 747, Mackenzie, BC V0J 2C0 (250) 997-5829 raymondjacob1@outlook.com www.mackenzienordiques.ca Programs: SDP Club Facilities: Mackenzie Cross Country Ski Trails 30 km groomed trails, varied terrain; 3 km K-9 trails; 3.4 km lit trails; ski playground Grooming: 2 Groomers Daylodge; 3 warming huts on trail system Visitors welcome

Manning Nordic Ski Club Contact: Jo Hughes Box 1600, Hope, BC V0K 1L0 (604) 668-5933 x 1339 jo@manningpark.com Programs: Ski S'Kool; Adult Skill Lessons

info@nelsonnordicski.ca www.nelsonnordicski.ca Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Apex-Busk Ski Trails 30 km groomed trails; 1.3 km lit trails; varied terrain, ski playground Grooming: Prinoth Husky; BR 180 Daylodge at trail head, 2 warming huts on trail system

McKinney Nordic Ski Club Contact: Amy Encina RR1, S70, C26, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 (250) 498-8461 aaencina@hotmail.com www.mckinneynordicskiclub.com Programs: Ski S’Kool Club Facilities: McKinney Trails 15 km groomed trails; varied terrain Grooming: Bombardier 301 Snowcat Three shelters Morice Mtn. Nordic Ski Club Contact: Greg Yeomans Box 1573, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 mmnsclub@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/ moricemountainnordicskiclub/ Programs: SDP, Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Morice Mtn Cross Country Ski Trails 30 km groomed trails; varied terrain; 2 km lit trails; K-9 trails; ski playground Daylodge (900 sf); wax hut; rentals; 1 backcountry cabin Grooming: Bombardier 400 Visitors welcome Nechako Nordics Contact: Roxanne McCleary Box 3501, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 (250) 567-5003 roxdavies@hotmail.com www.nechakonordics.weebly.com Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Nechako Valley Sporting Association Trails 10 km groomed trails; varied terrain; 2.6 km lit trails; ski playground Grooming: Alpine Twin Track Daylodge (2400 sf); wax facilities Nelson Nordic Ski Club Contact: Louise Poole Box 486, Nelson, BC V1L 5R3 (250) 354-4299; Snow Ph: 354-4292

Nickel Plate CC Ski Club Contact: Ingrid Musselman Bell 777-650 Duncan Ave. W. Penticton, BC V2A 7N1 (250) 488-3669; Snow Ph: 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 56 km groomed trails; varied terrain; ski playground; 3 km K-9 Trails Daylodge (4000 sf); rental shop; heated washrooms; waxing facilities Grooming PB 100; Ginzu Visitors welcome Nordic Racers Contact: Tony Chin #119 2416 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3E2 (604) 451-8571 membership@nordicracers.ca www.nordicracers.ca Programs: Para Nordic Skill Lessons/ Racing Program; Adult Ski Lessons Omineca Ski Club Contact: Agathe Bernard Box 1008, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E1 (250) 698-7737 info@ominecaskiclub.ca www.ominecaskiclub.ca Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Omineca Ski Trails 50 km groomed trails; varied terrain; 1.5 km lit trails; K-9 Trails; ski playground Grooming: BR 275; PB 70 Daylodge (3000 sq ft); heated washrooms; showers, rentals; heated wax cabin Visitors welcome

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100 Mile Nordic Ski Society Contact: Kristi Iverson Box 1888, 100 Mile House BC V0K 2E0 (250) 395-2104; info@100milenordics.com www.100milenordics.com Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: 99 Mile Ski Trails 35 km groomed trails; varied terrain; ski playground; 4 km lit trails Grooming: PB 200; Alpina Sherpa Daylodge (3000 sf); open 9-3 daily; heated washrooms; rental shop; wax facilities 2 warming cabins on trail system Visitors welcome Overlander Ski Club Contact: Vesta Giles Box 1191, Kamloops, BC V2C 6H3 info@overlanderskiclub.com (250) 376-9147 Snow Ph: 372-5514 www.overlanderskiclub.com Programs: Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Stake Lake Cross Country Ski Trails 60 km groomed trails; 4.5 km lit trails; 5 km K-9 trails; varied terrain; ski playground Grooming: Bombardier MP; 2 Ginzu Groomers Daylodge (2900 sf); heated washrooms; 6 trail shelters Visitors welcome Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club Contact: Rob Serrouya Box 1618, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 info@revelstokenordic.org (250) 814-4264; Snow Ph: 837-7303 www.revelstokenordic.org Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Mt. MacPherson Ski Trails 26 km groomed trails; varied terrain 6 km lit trails; ski playground; K-9 trails Grooming: Bombardier BR 275; snowmobiles; Ginzu Groomer Daylodge (1200 sf); heated washrooms; rental shop; wax facilities; cabin (400 sf) on trail system Visitors welcome

CCBC CLUB DIRECTORY Sea to Sky Nordic Ski Club Contact: Rick Smith Box 2245, Squamish, BC V8B 0B5 info@seatoskynordics.ca www.seatoskynordics.ca Programs: SDP, Jr Racing Progam; Adult Skill Lessons Skmana Ski Club Contact: Debi Kalinin Box 786, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 (250) 371-1602; www.ski-skmana.com skiskmana@gmail.com Club Facilities: Skmana Lake Recreational Area 18 km groomed trails; K-9 Trails; terrain suitable for recreational skiing Warming hut (1000 sq ft) Grooming: Skidoo; Ginzu Visitors welcome Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club Contact: Liz Thorne Box 404, Kitimat, BC V8C 2M4 (250) 615-0178 snowvalleynordic@gmail.com www.snowvalleynordics.com Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Team; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Onion Lake Ski Trails 35 km groomed trails, varied terrain; 5 km lit trails, K-9 trails; ski playground Daylodge (1000 sf) Grooming: Prinoth BR 350; Ginzu Visitors welcome Sovereign Lake Nordic Club Contact: Brian Wills Box 1231, Vernon, BC V1T 6N6 (250) 558-8916; Snow Ph: 260-5335 info@sovereignlake.com www.sovereignlake.com Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons; Masters Club Facilities: Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre 56 km groomed trails; varied terrain; 4 km lit trails; ski playground; 7 km K-9 trails Grooming: PB 400; Bombardier 275; 2 Polaris Trackers Daylodge (4000 sf); heated washrooms; 1 Technical Building; 2 cabins; wax cabin; 1 shelter on trail system Visitors welcome

Spud Valley Nordic Association Contact: Delores Franz Los 9440 Hurley River Rd, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0.

(604) 894-6182; dfflos@hotmail.com www.spudvalleynordics.com Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program Club Facilities: Nairn Falls Campground 3.5 km groomed trails; ski playground Grooming: snowmobile; Ginzu Strathcona Nordic Ski Club Contact: Berend Henchel Box 3085, Courtenay, BC V9N 5N3 (250) 871-6767; Snow Ph: 203-0225 info@strathconanordics.com www.strathconanordics.com Programs: Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr & Masters Racing Programs; Adult Skill Lessons; Programs for skiers with a disability Sun Peaks Nordic Club Contact: Ivor McMahen Sun Peaks, BC; (250) 392-0141 sunpeaksnordicclub@gmail.com www.sunpeaksnordics .weebly.com Programs: SDP Sunset Ridge Ski Society Contact: Shelly Hume PO Box 1391, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 info@skisparwood.com (250) 433-1000; www.skisparwood.com Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Daylodge (1000 sf) 10 km groomed trails, K-9 Trails; varied terrain Grooming: BR 400 Telemark Nordic Club Contact: Ron Earle Box 26072, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2G3; gm@telemarknordic.com (250) 707-5925 ;www.telemarknordic.com Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP, Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Telemark Ski Trails 50 km groomed trails; varied terrain; ski playground; K-9 Trails; 4.3 km lit trails Daylodge (3000 sf); heated washrooms. Grooming: Piston Bully; Ginzu Groomer Visitors welcome

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Tetrahedron Outdoor Club Contact: Stefanie Reznick Box 545, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0 (604) 886-6693; www.tetoutdoor.ca drjackrabbits@gmail.com Programs: SDP Club Facilities: Dakota Ridge Winter Recreational Area 20 km groomed trails; 7 km K-9 trails Warming hut The Vancouver Skiers Contact: Diane Whiteley 2633 Panorama Dr., N. Vancouver, BC V7G 1V7 (604) 924-3533 web@theskiers.ca; www.theskiers.ca/ Programs: Day/overnight Trips; Adult Skill Lessons Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club Contact: Lyle Wilson Box 892, Invermere, BC V0A 1K4 (250) 342-6516 info@tobycreeknordic.ca www.tobycreeknordic.ca Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Team; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Lake Windermere Whiteway 35 km groomed trails; K-9 trails Grooming: Skidoo; Ginzu Groomer Valhalla Hills Nordic Ski Club Contact: Scott Kipkie PO Address: 113 Reibin Rd New Denver, BC, V0G 1S1 Ph: (250) 358-2494; hillsnordic@gmail.com www.hillsnordic.wordpress.com Programs: SDP Club Facilitites: Valhalla Hills Ski Trails 12 km groomed trails, ski playground Grooming: Ginzu Groomer Wells Gray Outdoors Club Contact: Dave Poole 1197 Barber Rd, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1 (250) 587-6120 drspoole@gmail.com www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S'Kool; SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities:

Candle Creek Ski Trails 32 km groomed trails; varied terrain Grooming: PB 100; Ginzu Daylodge (600 sf) Visitors welcome Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club Contact: Eliza Stanford 9508 113th Ave., Ft. St John, BC V1J 2W9 (250) 785-0973 whiskeyjacknsc@gmail.com Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Beatton Provincial Park Ski Trails 15 km groomed trails; K-9 trails Grooming: Skandic SWT Warming cabin at trail head (150 sf) Visitors welcome Whistler Nordic Ski Club Contact: Tony Peiffer 106-4319 Main St., Whistler, BC V0N 1B4; admin@whistlernordics.com www.whistlernordics.com Programs: SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Williams Lake CC Ski Club Contact: Deb Burdikin Box 4026, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2V2 (250) 392-2468; info@bullmountain.ca www.bullmountain.ca Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons; Jr Racing Team Club Facilities: Bull Mountain Cross Country Ski Trails 28 km groomed trails; varied terrain; K-9 trails; ski playground; 3.5 km lit trails Warming cabin (1000 sf) Grooming: Ginzu Groomer Visitors welcome Yellowhead Ski Club Contact: Terri Jensen Box 258, McBride, BC V0J 2E0 (250) 569-3362 yellowheadskiclub@hotmail.com Facebook.com/yellowheadskiclub Club Facilities: Belle Mountain Ski Trails 17 km groomed trails; varied terrain Grooming: Alpine Twin Track Cabin on trail system DIRECTORY

COMPETITION SCHEDULE Provincial, National & International Events

DECEMBER, 2018 Dec 1-2

USSA Super Tour

Dec 2

Teck Coast Cup #1

Sun Valley, USA Cross Country Canada (403) 678-6791 info@cccski.com Teck Coast Cup Series Callaghan Valley Dirk Rohde (604) 942-6410 info@hollyburnxc.ca

Dec 8-9 FIS NorAm/

USSA Super Tour Vernon

Pat Pearce

race@sovereignlake.com Dec 13-16

FIS NorAm/ World Jr/U23 Champ Trials Callaghan Valley Dirk Rohde (604) 942-6410 info@hollyburnxc.ca

Dec Teck Kootenay Cup #1 & 2 15-16 Teck Kootenay Cup Series Rossland

Adele Pratt

adelepratt@hotmail.com Dec 29-30

Teck BC Cup #1/ Canada Winter Games Trials Teck BC Cup Series Prince George Jim Burbee (250) 564-1518 competitions@caledonianordic.com

JANUARY, 2019 Jan 5 Morice Mountain Challenge Houston

Greg Yeomans

(250) 845-9498

mmnsclub@gmail.com

Jan 5-6 Teck Okanagan Cup #1 & 2

Teck Okanagan Cup Series Penticton

Carolyn Buzikievich

(250) 809-7209

csbuz@shaw.ca Jan 5-6 Teck Kootenay Cup #3 & 4

Teck Kootenay Cup Series Fernie

Madi Bragg

fernienordic@gmail.com Jan 13

Kelowna Apple Loppet

Jan 13

Blackwall Bash

Jan 19

Reino Keski Salmi

Kelowna Ron Earle (250) 707-5925 gm@telemarknordic.com

Jan Teck BC Cup #2 26-27 Teck BC Cup Series Revelstoke

Mike Thomas 250-200-0342

mike@urbanworkbench.com Jan 27 Toby Creek Loppet Invermere

Marni Kreutzer

(250) 342-6516

marni@nipika.com

Manning Park Jo Hughes (604) 668-5933 x 1339 jo@manningpark.com Salmon Arm Louise Bruns (250) 463-5970 louisebruns@gmail.com

Jan 19 Teck Northern Cup #1

Teck Northern Cup Series Vanderhoof

Wanda Nemethy

(250) 567-5324

wnemethy@sd91.bc.ca

bwruntwo@telus.net Jan Teck Kootenay Cup #5 & 6 19-20 Teck Kootenay Cup Series Kimberley

Frank Ackermann

(250) 427-0644

frankackermann@me.com Jan 21-27

Jan 26 Nipika Loppet Invermere

Marni Kreutzer

(250) 342-6516

marni@nipika.com

FIS World Jr/U23 Championships Lahti, Finland Cross Country Canada (403) 678-6791 info@cccski.com

Jan 26 Snow Valley Open Kitimat

Travis Carter

(250) 635-6435

travisluvsbikes@gmail.com

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FEBRUARY, 2019 Feb 2

Cascade Cup

Manning Park Jo Hughes (604) 668-5933 x 1339 jo@manningpark.com

Feb 2 Jess4Kids Tips Up Cup Vernon

Jenn Hyde

(250) 558-3036

programs@sovereignlake.com Feb 2-3 Huckleberry Loppet Golden

Joan Dolinsky

(250) 344-0017

joandolinsky@gmail.com Feb 3

Teck Coast Cup #2

Feb 3

Teck Northern Cup #2

Teck Coast Cup Series Callaghan Valley Andreas Sandell (604) 902-1065 andreas@fishercoating.com Teck Northern Cup Series Burns Lake Alison Patch (250) 695-6340 info@ominecaskiclub.ca

COMPETITION SCHEDULE Feb 3 Sunshine Coast Loppet Gibsons

Urs Pfaeffli

(604) 740-0857

sunshinecoastloppet@gmail.com Feb 8-10 Western Canadian Championships

FIS Points Race

Kelowna

Jillian Stamp 250-979-1255

jill@telemarkracers.org

33999939250-991-6906

info@caribooski.ca.

Feb 9-10 Canadian Birkiebeiner

Edmonton, AB

(780) 430-7153

ski@canadianbirkie.com

World Para-Nordic Skiing Championships

Feb 8-10 Canadian Masters Cross

Feb 15-24

Feb 16-17

Teck BC Midget Championships

Country Ski Championships Timmins, ON Mike Kornell (705) 255-4182 kornell@outlook.com

Feb 9 Hallis Lake Loppet

Quesnel

Tania Gruene

Prince George Jim Burbee (250) 564-1518 competitions@caledonianordic.com Vernon Penny Latta race@sovereignlake.com

Feb Gatineau Loppet 16-17 World Loppet

Gatineau, QC

(819) 778-5014 www.gatineauloppet.com Feb 17 Spud Valley Loppet Pemberton

Delores Franz Los

(604) 894-6182

dfflos@hotmail.com Feb 19- FIS World Championships Mar 3 Seefeld, AUT

www.seefeld.com/en/seefeld2019

LOFT APARTMENTS, SUITES STANDARD ROOMS 10 minutes from Canmore Nordic Centre 6 Wax Rooms, Friendly Service Highspeed Internet Access

Feb 23

P’ayakentsut

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

Feb 23 Moose Marathon Kitimat

Travis Carter

(250) 635-6435

travisluvsbikes@gmail.com Feb BC Special Olympics 22-23 Winter Games Vernon

Troy Hudson

(250) 558-8916

troy@sovereignlake.com

canmoreskilodge.com

1-800-665-6111

Feb Teck Kootenay Cup #7 & 8 23-24 Teck Kootenay Cup Series Nelson

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Lauren Heckley (403) 679-8530 coach.nnsc@gmail.com

Feb 24 Teck Northern Cup #3/

Chris Dahlie Open

Teck Northern Cup Series Smithers

Jennifer Plummer

(250) 847-0314

jennifer.plummer@hotmail.com Feb 25- Canada Winter Games Mar 2 Red Deer, AB

(403) 309-8419

info@2019canadagames.ca

MARCH, 2019 Mar 1-3 Teck BC Championships

Teck BC Cup Series

Salmon Arm

Alan Corbett

(250) 833-0247

askacorbett@hotmail.com Mar 2-12

FISU World Universaide

Mar 6-15

Masters World Cup

Krasnoyarsk, Russia Cross Country Canada (403) 678-6791 info@cccski.com

Beltostolen, NOR www.beitoworldcup.com/ masters-world-cup-2019/

Mar 9 Black Jack Loppet Rossland

Linda Merlo

(250) 368-3678

linda_merlo@yahoo.ca Mar 9-10

Teck Coast Cup #3 & 4

Teck Coast Cup Series Mt Washington Patty Johnson (250) 890-0983 races@strathconanordics.com

Mar 10 Vancouver Island Loppet

Mt Washington

Patty Johnson

(250) 890-0983

races@strathconanordics.com

SCHEDULE

WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBLE COACHING MOVEMENT?

Mar 10 Sovereign Open Skate Loppet Vernon

Jenn Hyde

(250) 558-3036

programs@sovereignlake.com

The Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM) is a multi-phase system-wide movement, coordinated by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport that has the potential to affect all sport organizations and coaches. The RCM is a call to action for organizations to implement realistic change based on their individual state of readiness.

Mar 10 Spirit of the Rivers Loppet

Prince George

Bill Warner

(250) 617-1895

Wjwarner@shaw.ca Mar 13-20

National Championships Gatineau, QC Claude Laramée laramee.claude@bell.net

ANNUAL

Mar 16 Wetzinkwa Loppet Smithers

Jennifer Plummer

(250) 847-0314

jennifer.plummer@hotmail.com

The Responsible Coaching Movement focuses on three key areas:

Mar 16 Teck Okanagan Cup #3/

The goal is to make sport safer for children and the vulnerable sector.

Although advances in athlete protection in the past twenty years have decreased instances of athlete maltreatment in amateur sport, incidents of athlete abuse, harassment by coaches, and risks to athlete safety have continued to occur.

Sun Peaks Village Sprints

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Teck Okanagan Cup Series Sun Peaks Phil Youwe (250) 578-7734 phil.youwe@gmail.com

Rule of Two Background Screening Respect & Ethics Training

For coaches who work with children in sport:

Mar 17 Sun Peaks Loppet

Sun Peaks

Phil Youwe

(250) 578-7734

phil.youwe@gmail.com Mar 22-24

FIS World Cup Finals Quebec City, QC Cross Country Canada (403) 678-6791 info@cccski.com

loppet eart fund h e h T

Mar 22-24

FIS NextGen Open

SATURDAY

Quebec City, QC Cross Country Canada (403) 678-6791 info@cccski.com

JANUARY 19, 2019

Mar 30 Mexico Spring Break Loppet Penticton

Carolyn Buzikievich

(250) 809-7209

csbuz@shaw.ca

www.SkiLarchHills.ca

Larch Hills, Salmon Arm, BC 250-832-8676 REGISTER ONLINE!

Coaches across Canada give athletes the benefit of their knowledge, enthusiasm and passion in sport. Coaches dedicate their time to helping youth build confidence, self-esteem, and foster positive body image development through participation in sport.

Coaches have many responsibilities and one of them is to ensure they provide a safe environment for the athlete and for themselves. When athletes and athletes’ parents entrust a coach as a leader they assume they have taken steps to become a responsible coach, and that includes implementing the 3 steps to Responsible Coaching.

‘Responsible Coaching’ tools and information: http://coach.ca/for-coacheswho-work-with-children-in-sport-p160718

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Each school and community will be returning in 2018-19 for a second year of Spirit North programs.

system, we did this for the new lighting system. We built the first phase of the system (lighting 4km of the FIS homologated Free Technique course) with the vision to complete the entire set of FIS courses (i.e. 5km Free Technique + 5km Classic Technique). While we didn’t know when we’d be able to complete the subsequent phases, through a combination of grants and significant private donations, we were able to complete the entire system the following year.

If you are interested in finding out more about Spirit North, visit www.spiritnorthxc.ca.

NEW: In 2017 the Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Club of Penticton adopted a new ‘First Nations Policy’ that provided free memberships to First Nations people from the Okanagan Nation and across Canada.

Share with others the opportunity to be involved in building something great. This is an alternative way of saying “ask others to help/contribute/donate”. Being able to determine what you need in a project and then thinking about what businesses or organizations you know in your community that could contribute those services or products. Often companies look for meaningful ways to be involved in their communities, particularly those things that their employees and their families enjoy. We’ve been humbled to recognize that in so many ways our club has touched so many in our community. In all the companies and organizations we’ve approached to be involved in projects (sometimes as much as $50,000 Value in kind), I can’t think of any that have said no.

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The Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club and Panorama Mountain Resort are excited to host another early season Teck Regional Snow Camp in 2018.

By Darren Tamelin, Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club

Kimberley Plans to Homologate Competition Courses Thanks to the generous support of both the Columbia Basin Trust and the BC Rural Dividend Fund, the Kimberley Nordic Ski Club (KNSC) has had the opportunity to expand their trail system and upgrade their stadium area. Last year they completed roughly half of the proposed changes. This includes construction of a 2km loop of trail that climbs to a new high spot within their trail system, a new 1.8km singletrack trail, and a wider stadium. In addition a new culvert has been placed and a new sprint loop has been constructed.

Hopefully this is helpful, and I look forward to others sharing their stories. Best of luck on all your endeavors in making happy and healthy positive communities through Nordic sports and activities.

By Kevin Pettersen, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

After skiing and racing these trails this last season, the club plans on making a few changes to their sprint loop, adding a lap lane to the stadium area and expanding another bridge. A new connector trail was built last year to create a race course that they plan to get FIS-homologated. Three further connector trails are being planned for construction this year, adding another 2km of trails. Along with adding these new trails and the stadium area, the goal at KNSC is to have several race loops and sprint loops FIS-homologated, so that they can host higher-level competitions such as NorAms and Western Canadian Championships in the future. They have an enthusiastic group of volunteers, and have been running very successful regional cup races with a ton of positive feedback. They feel that their club offers an outstanding venue to host these higher-level races for multiple reasons. These include: excellent snow conditions, great trails, great volunteers, access to a regional airport, the close proximity of trails within the community, and having accommodations available immediately adjacent to the trails. These combination of factors is unparalleled by any other Nordic facility in Western Canada.

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Outma Sqilx'w Cultural School (Penticton)

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Moricetown Elementary Band School (Moricetown/ Smithers)

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'Na Aksa Gilak'yoo Learning Centre (Kitsumkalum/ Terrace)

Spirit North leaders worked closely with each school to develop programs specific to their goals and desired outcomes.

With each program, traditional knowledge and language was integrated where possible by staff from the schools, or by local language and knowledge keepers from the community Spirit North ran more than 110 program sessions in the three communities, including in-school and after-school programming. In all, more than 700 individuals including students, parents, community members, educators, and others enjoyed Spirit North activities through the ski season.

By Frank Ackermann, Kimberley Nordic Ski Club

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Dakota Ridge Winter Recreation Area, Gibsons

Photo: J. Stroman, Tetrahedron Dakota Ridge Nordics

Skiing at Gibsons on the West Coast We are just a small group on the very wet west coast struggling to eek out enough of a season to ski, however we are super excited by our recent push to make cross country skiing a focus in our community!

Our group almost collapsed during the 2015 season due to no snow, and in 2016 we limped along with 34 skiers and four coaches. Then in 2017 we dropped the registration fees for Bunnyrabbits and purchased a club set of strap-on skis for 3 and 4 year olds to borrow. This made the introduction to the sport super affordable to young families and with 75 kids registered we achieved 108% growth in our group. The 2018 season saw growth again with 85 kids registered and 10 kids on the wait list. Last season we had the equivalent

of 15 coaches, so next season we need to recruit more as our goal for 2019 is to register more that 100 kids.

Where the heck is Dakota Ridge (see photo above) and why does nobody outside of the Sunshine Coast know about it?

After taking the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale and driving another 30 minutes, you will find us tucked away at the end of a 14 kilometre logging road accessed from Wilson Creek. It's a trek, but it's worth it! Climb our hills and see the view of the Salish Sea and Vancouver Island.

Come and check us out for the Sunshine Coast Loppet in February 2019!

By Stefanie Reznick, Tetrahedron Dakota Ridge Nordics

Winter d Wonderlan

Events: Nipika Ski Week In the Rockies Camp - January 13-18, 2019 Nipika Toby Creek Nordic Loppet Weekend - January 26 & 27, 2019 Cross River Ripper Fat Bike Race - February 23, 2019

www.nipika.com local 1-250-342-6516 toll free 1-877-647-4525

Don’t Miss Out!

Explore 56 km of Cross Country ski trails and 16 km of marked Snowshoe trails at the Nickel Plate Nordic Centre in Penticton, BC this Ski Season.

Find more information at:on nickelplatenordic.org or visitpenticton.com

Open late November to early April

Skill Development Program (SDP) The Jackrabbit Program, which is directed at skiers in the “FUNdamentals” stage of development (children six to nine years), is the second level of the program. It has been developed in parallel with the second level of the competency-based NCCP, which provides coach training specific to the needs of skiers this age. Program materials include an enrolment kit, an age-appropriate booklet 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:

The Kal Tire SDP is a modern, state-of-the-art progression of skill development programs for children. This exciting 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.

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 kid-friendly, age-appropriate booklet, and skill award stickers. It has been developed in parallel with the first level of the competency-based National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), which now provides coach training specific to the needs of this age group. The objective of the new program is to introduce cross-country skiing and the healthy lifestyle associated with it through organized activity and active play. In addition, the program is designed to: •

Help children develop a positive self-image.

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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.

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Help children develop confidence.

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

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Build overall motor skills.

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Help children develop outdoor winter safety skills.

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

Develop fitness through active play, games and other activities.

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

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

The 2018-19 Bunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit enrolment kit includes a cross country ski toque. The Track Attack enrolment kit includes a cross-country ski buff.

Your kids know all about having fun on fast snow.

We know all about staying safe on the road.

Winter tires deliver superior braking and cornering performance on snow and ice. To find the right tires to get your family to and from the trails safely, talk to Kal.

Photo credit: Myra Rudakewich

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Save $100 off the purchase of any set of 4 new personal use passenger or light truck winter tires. Not valid for online purchases or vehicles used for commercial purposes. Maximum one coupon per vehicle. Valid only at participating Kal Tire locations in BC. Coupon has no cash value. Tires must be installed at Kal Tire by October 6th, 2018 and coupon cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer(s).

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

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

Photo: Overlander Ski Club

Course fee for CCC/CCBC members: $85.00 Course fee for non-members: $160.00

Course Schedule Date

LEVEL 2

Course Location Contact Telephone

Oct 12-13 Level 1

Invermere

C. Gillies

(250) 342-9605

Oct 12-13 Level 1

Vernon

R. Jensen

(250) 549-2517

Nov 3-4 Level 1

Penticton

C. Buzikievich

(250) 809-7209

Nov 9-10 Level 2

Courtenay

P. Johnson

(250) 890-0983

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

Course fee for CCC/CCBC members: $100.00 Course fee for non-members: $200.00 LEVEL 3 This is a 3.5 day course. It is designed to prepare an official to: (1) effectively structure, staff and manage a Competition Committee at provincial through national level competitions, (2) perform any ‘major’ official role at the National Championship level, (3) perform the role of a provincial Technical Delegate for provincial and national races, and (4) have a good understanding of CCC/FIS rules.

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

Photo: D. Clark (Kimberley Nordic Ski Club)

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

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

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

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

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

Additional Series Information: All races are nationally sanctioned with the exception of the relays. Results of nationally sanctioned races (for age categories Midget and up) are included on the Canada Points List or Canada Sprint List. All competitors in the Midget age category and up must have a CCC Racing Licence or CCC Day Licence in order to participate.

Photo: R. Schultz, Fernie Nordic Society

2018-19 SCHEDULE December 29-30 Teck BC Cup #1 Prince George Individual Sprint (FT); Interval Start (CT) January 26-27 Teck BC Cup #2 Revelstoke Individual Sprint (CT); Mass Start (FT)

March 1-3 Teck BC Championships Salmon Arm

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

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Skiing on the Rise in BC Cross country skiing continues its strong growth in BC as even more people are realizing the many natural benefits of our “sport for life”.

This past winter alone, 12 clubs set new all-time membership records: Golden, Larch Hills, Snow Valley, Valhalla Hills, Sovereign Lake, Kimberley, Nelson, Fernie, Nickel Plate, Overlander, Black Jack, and Sunset Ridge. Congratulations!

In addition, it was the second year in a row with more than 2,500 kids enrolled in the Skill Development Program, the 2 highest years on record. More kids than ever before are getting into cross country skiing!

FIS World Cup Final & FIS NextGen Open Quebec City will be hosting two FIS/CCC sanctioned events during March 22-24, 2019. Both events will be held on the Plains of Abraham.

FIS licences required. Selection standards to be annunced in the fall.

BC Clubs Recognized with AltaGas Grants The AltaGas Club Coach Development Grants are a new Cross Country Canada initiative aimed at supporting club coaches’ continuous professional development. Grants are based on the demonstration of the club’s capacity to develop junior athletes up to the targeted benchmarks for their age and stage of development. More specifically, grants awarded to clubs are calculated on the basis of the number of junior athletes in the club meeting International Points Benchmarks (IPBs) for their age (distance or sprint), excluding full time National Development Center athletes, on the final regular Canadian Points List. Three of the nine cross country ski clubs in Canada to receive this award were from BC: Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club, Rossland, BC $3,500.00 Whistler Nordic Ski Club, Whistler, BC

$3,500.00

Telemark Nordic Club, Kelowna, BC

$1,500.00

Seefeld, Austria

BC Clubs & Athletes Receive NWSDA Grants The National Winter Sport Development Association (NWSDA) was established through the foresight and donation of the Disbrow family. This generous support of the NWSDA is aimed at assisting coaches, athletes and competitive racing programs in Canada. The long-term goal is focused on boosting and sustaining Canada’s performance level and ranking at the international level.

During the past ten seasons, the NWSDA funding has contributed over 1.5 million dollars to enhancing the delivery of high performance club programs and supporting athletes with financial assistance. The NWSDA’s platform of support has a primary target of assisting in professionalizing and expanding the quality of club program delivery through Canada’s network of high performance cross-country ski coaches. The NWSDA is also committed to allocating some funding support to selected developing athletes who demonstrate potential towards longterm international podium success.

The NWSDA has been very encouraged with the outcomes of their their past support for clubs and athletes and is pleased to award those selected for the 2018-19 season.

This routeside restaurant is on side of the ski trails, so you can pop in for a beverage before continuing on skis.

Congratulations to the four BC Clubs and two BC athletes selected for funding this year:

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CCBC BULLETIN BOARD BC Clubs •

Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club (Rossland)

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Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club (Revelstoke)

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Telemark Nordic Ski Club (Kelowna)

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Kimberley Nordic Ski Club (Kimberley)

BC Athletes •

Benita Peiffer (Whistler Nordic Ski Club)

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Remi Drolet (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club)

2019 Special Olympics BC Winter Games This February 22-23rd, the 2019 Special Olympics BC (SOBC) Winter Games will be hosted in Greater Vernon. More than 800 athletes with intellectual disabilities from British Columbia and the Yukon will compete in eight sports. The 2019 Provincial Games will be the largest SOBC Winter Games to date with participating athletes being supported by more than 250 volunteer coaches and mission staff.

The Sovereign Lake Nordic Club will host the cross country skiing events.

Provincial Games are exciting and empowering experiences for Special Olympics athletes. For many, these Games offer their first opportunity to have the joy of travelling and being part of a team. The dedicated competitors will be shooting for personal-best performances, and they will also be chasing the opportunity to advance to national and international levels of competition.

Top performers in Greater Vernon will qualify for spots on Team BC for the 2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Thunder Bay, Ont., which will be the qualifier for the 2021 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

“For me, being part of Special Olympics (SO) means inclusiveness, teamwork, friendship, travel opportunities, hard work, being committed, dedication, and having fun,” said SOBC – Vernon cross country ski athlete Justin Sigal, who medaled in cross country skiing at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

BC Ski Team Spring Camp, Whistler Olympic Park May, 2018

To learn more about SO programs contact Special Olympics BC at http://www.specialolympics.bc.ca

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Photos on pages 44-45: C. Manhard, CCBC

FOR THE RECORD PROVINCIAL EVENTS TECK BC CUP SERIES Overall Series winners by category: Open Men Junior Men Junior Women Junior Boys 2 Junior Boys 1 Junior Girls 2 Junior Girls 1 Juvenile Boys 2 Juvenile Boys 1 Juvenile Girls 2 Juvenile Girls 1 Midget Boys 2 Midget Boys 1 Midget Girls 2 Midget Girls 1 Bantam Boys 2 Bantam Boys 1 Bantam Girls 2 Bantam Girls 1 Pee Wee Boys 2 Pee Wee Boys 1 Pee Wee Girls 2 Pee Wee Girls 2

Ryan Olson NR Philip Maynard Davies TEL Cedeila Roman HB Konrad Van Varseveld LH Ian Oliphant SL Paige Latta SL Natalie Wilke LH Calvin Hepburn LH Lucas Sadesky SL Jasmine Drolet BJ Jaclyn Elliot REV Garrett Siever TEL Ryan Goodwin HB Samantha Vukadinovic LH Hilary Vukadinovic LH Finn Redman TEL Lucas Gitt HB Ruby Serrouya REV Isobel Wilson REV Andreas Inkster HB Kai Redman TEL Gillian Galik SN Sapphira Bucher LH

TECK BC CHAMPIONSHIPS West Kelowna

Club Championship Trophy: Larch Hills Nordic Society Individual Winners: Open Men Remi Drolet BJ Open Women Gina Cinelli REV Junior Men Philip Maynard Davies TEL Junior Women Hannah Mehain SL Junior Boys Michael Murdoch WN Junior Girls Novie McCabe USA Juvenile Boys Derek Deuling YK Juvenile Girls Jasmine Drolet BJ Midget Boys Garrett Siever TEL Midget Girls Julianne Moore LH Bantam Boys Finn Redman TEL Bantam Girls Dasha McCabe USA Pee Wee Boys Simon Heidt SL Pee Wee Girls Marit Nelson USA Atom Boys Padraigh Hawksbee VH Atom Girls Emily Lane SL PN Sit-Ski Men Ethan Hess NR PN Std Women Maya Jones NR

TECK BC MIDGET CHAMPIONSHIPS Revelstoke

BC WINTER GAMES Kamloops

Individual Sprints: Juv Boys: Juv Girls: Midget Boys: Midget Girls: PN Std M:

Interval Start: Juv Boys: Juv Girls: Midget Boys: Midget Girls: PN Std M:

Gregor Graham Lys Milne Pedar Ree Julianne Moore Aaron Brandy

TEL LH SL LH NR

WESTERN CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Red Deer, AB

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

Jr Men Jr Women Jr Boys Jr Girls Juv Boys Juv Girls Mid Boys Mid Girls Jr Men Jr Women Jr Boys Jr Girls Mid Boys Mid Girls Jr Men Juv Girls Mid Boys Mid Girls Jr Girls Juv Girls Mid Boys Mid Girls Juv Girls

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Tallon Noble Kaia Andal Ian Oliphant Molly Miller Stephen Lamon Marielle Ackermann Pedar Ree Zara Buchar Remi Drolet Kaia Andal Konrad Van Varseveld Molly Miller Elliot Wilson Julianne Moore Remi Drolet Maggie Rodwell Elliot Wilson Alexandra Luxmoore Alana Brittin Jasmine Drolet Jacob Hepburn Samantha Vukadinovic Sydney Wilson

BIGGEST & BEST •

CCBC Membership – 17,672

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CCBC Skill Development Program enrolment – 2524 Club with most SDP participants: Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club – 222 Club with largest membership: Sovereign Lake Nordic Club – 1801

Interval Start: Boys: Ryan Goodwin Girls: Hillary Vukadinovic

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Individual Sprints: Boys: Adam Heale Girls: Hilary Vukadinovic

BJ LH

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(Cross Country Canada's largest Division)

(Cross Country Canada's largest club)

Loppet with most participants: Sigge's P'ayakentsut – 521 Race with most participants: Teck BC Championships - 598

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Gabe Gledhill Joshua Fiala Julianne Moore Tallon Noble Gabe Gledhill Zara Buchar

CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th 4th 4th 4th 4th 4th 4th 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th

2017-2018

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Relays: Boys: Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club Girls: Methow Valley Nordic Club (USA)

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NATIONAL EVENTS

Club Aggregate Award:

Larch Hills Nordic Society

Gregor Graham Emily Macleod Elliot Wilson Julianne Moore Aaron Brandy

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

Thunder Bay, ON

Jr Girls 7.5km C Molly Miller Juv Girls 7.5km C Jasmine Drolet Jr Women Sp F Annika Richardson Jr Women 10km P F Annika Richardson Juv Girls 5km P F Marielle Ackermann Jr Women 5km C Hannah Mehain Juv Girls 5km C Jasmine Drolet Jr Girls 5km C Alana Brittin Jr Boys 15km C Ian Williams Juv Girls Sp F Marielle Ackermann Jr Girls 10km P F Benita Peiffer Jr Boys 10km C Michael Murdoch Jr Girls 5km C Beth Granstrom Jr Women 20km C Hannah Mehain Juv Girls 7.5km C Maggie Rodwell Juv Girls Sp F Maggie Rodwell Jr Boys Sp F Ian Williams Juv Boys Sp F Gabe Gledhill Jr Girls Sp F Molly Miller Jr Women Sp F Hannah Mehain Juv Girls 5km P F Mia Recknell Jr Women 10k P F Kaia Andal Jr Girls 10km P F Elizabeth Elliot Jr Boys 10km C Ian Williams Jr Women 5km C Annika Richardson Jr Girls 5km C Molly Miller Juv Girls 5km C Maggie Rodwell Jr Women 20km C Kaia Andal Jr Boys 15km C Joe Davies Jr Girls 7.5km C Alana Brittin Juv Girls 7.5km C Maggie Beckner Juv Girls Sp F Mia Recknell Jr Boys Sp F Michael Murdoch Jr Boys 15km P F Joe Davies Jr Girls 10km P F Molly Miller Juv Girls 5km C Marielle Ackermann Jr Girls 7.5km C Benita Peiffer Jr Girls Sp F Alana Brittin Juv Girls Sp F Maggie Beckner Jr Girls 10km P F Beth Granstrom Jr Boys 15km P F Ian Williams Juv Girls 5km P F Maggie Rodwell Juv Boys 5km C Gabe Gledhill Jr Girls 5km C Benita Peiffer

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS FIS WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 29th Women

Goms, Switzerland

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Hannah Mehain

FIS WORLD CUP

15th Men

32nd Men

Dresden, Germany

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Julien Locke

FIS WORLD CUP FINALS Falun, Sweden

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Julien Locke

PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES

PyeongChang, Korea 1st St Women 7.5km C Natalie Wilkie 3rd St Women 7.5km C Emily Young 3rd St Women Sp C Natalie Wilkie

3 DAY CAMPS 4.5 DAY CAMPS CAMP 2 NOV 23 - 25 CAMP 1 NOV 19 - 23 CAMP 4 NOV 30 - DEC 2 CAMP 3 NOV 26 - 30 CAMP 6 DEC 7 - 9 CAMP 5 DEC 3 - 7 CAMP 7 JAN 11 - 13 CAMP 8 FEB 1 - 3

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