Ski Cross Country 2024-25

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SKICrossCountry

isapublicationofCrossCountryBC, theprovincialsportorganizationfor crosscountryskiinginBritishColumbia.

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CrossCountryBC MissionStatement

Todevelopandmaintain supportstructuresforthedeliveryof crosscountryskiprograms(recreational throughtocompetitive)toabroad crosssectionofthecommunity.

Toachieveinternational competitiveexcellencebythe establishmentandmaintenanceof programsandactivitiesthatsupportan integratedathletedevelopmentsystem uptotheNationalSkiTeamlevel.

CCBCOFFICE 311132ndAvenue Vernon,BC V1T2M2

Telephone:(250)545-9600

E-mail:office@crosscountrybc.ca

Website:www.crosscountrybc.ca

SKICrossCountry2024

Haig Glacier Camp,AB, BC Ski Team

firsttracks

CanadiansWinFirstEverTeamRelayGoldMedalat 2024WorldU23Championships

AnewgenerationofCanadiancross-countryskierswonthe first ever gold medal for Canada in the mixed team relay at the 2024 FIS World U23 Championships in Planica, Slovenia. Canada has never before won a gold medal in a relaycrosscountryskicompetitionataWorldChampionship oranOlympicWinterGames.

DerekDeuling(YK),JasmineDrolet(BlackJackCross CountrySkiClub,Rossland,BC),MaxHollman(ON),and LilianeGagnon(QC)teameduptocompletethefourfivekilometrelegsoftherelayinatimeof50:09.7.TheFrench teamfinishedbehindtheCanadiansinsecondat50:10.4.

Canada’sbestpreviousteamrelayresultwasasilvermedal inthe4x5kilometremen’steamrelayatthe2020FISWorld Junior Championships in Oberwiesenthal, Germany. The membersofthatteamwereXavierMcKeever(AB),Olivier Léveillé (QC), Tom Stephen (AB) and Rémi Drolet (Black JackCrossCountrySkiClub,Rossland,BC).

Canada’sonlymen’sWorldCupmedal-winningrelaysquad

– Alex Harvey, Lenny Valjas, Devon Kershaw and Knute Johnsgaard - teamed up to win the bronze in Ulricehamn, Swedenin2017.

TheonlyothertimeaCanadiancross-countryskiteamwon a World Cup relay medal came 34 years ago in Canmore, AB when a women’s foursome of Angela Schmidt-Foster, Carol Gibson, Jean McAllister, and Marie-Andree Masson earnedbronze.

Inaddition,Jasminefinished10thinthe10kilometreclassic race.ThiswastheBESTEVERindividualresultforaBC athleteataWorldU23Championships!Jasminealsohasthe besteverBCfemaleresultataWorldJuniorChampionships, placing8thinthe5kilometreclassicracein2022.

WorldJuniorChampionships–historyofthetopBCresults -https://www.crosscountrybc.ca/world-jr-championships-bc WorldU23Championships-historyofthetopBCresults-https:// www.crosscountrybc.ca/world-u23-championship-bc

Abovephoto(lefttoright):DerekDeuling,JasmineDrolet, LilianeGagnonandMaxHollman.

Photo opposite: C. Manhard, CCBC

Paved Roller Ski Trails

Photo: Caledonia Nordic Ski Club
Photo:G.Castellan,HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub

2025 InvictusGames

CrossCounty&BiathlonEvents atWhistlerOlympicPark

Thiswinter,theveryfirstwintereditionoftheInvictus GameswillbehostedinBritishColumbiaandbased inVancouverandWhistler.Foundedasasummer event,thefirstInvictusGameswashostedin2014as aninternationalsportingeventforwounded,injured, andsickservicemenandwomen,bothservingand veterans.TheGamesusethepowerofsporttoinspire recovery,supportrehabilitation,andgenerateawider understandingandrespectofallthosewhoservetheir country.MuchlikeanOlympics,itunitesathletesfrom multiplecountriesandmultiplesports,creatingan excitingatmosphereandasenseofcommunityamong participants.

ThiseditionoftheInvictusGameswillfeatureforthefirst time snow and ice sports such as alpine and cross country skiing, biathlon, snowboarding, skeleton, and wheelchair curling, and also indoor sports such as wheelchair basketball, swimming, sitting volleyball, indoor rowing, andwheelchairrugby.

Thecross-countryskiingandbiathloncompetitionswill behostedatWhistlerOlympicParkonTuesday,February 11,2025andwillbebroadcastlive.

Numerous Cross Country BC members will assist in delivering the cross-country skiing and biathlon events, which means that BC will leave an indelible mark on the Invictus Games: they are responsible for decisions like competitiondistancesanddegreeofdifficulty,waxingand equipmentprotocols,andrules,nottomentioncreatingan exciting event that leaves the competitors and spectators withpositivememories.

FortheBCnordicsportscommunityandtheathletic communitymoregenerally,theeventbuildsontherecent 2024WorldParaBiathlonChampionshipsandPara

NordicWorldCupFinalshostedbytheCaledoniaNordic SkiClubofPrinceGeorge,andshouldincreaseexpertise andinterestinadaptivesports.

JakeWeaver(HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub)is servingastheChiefofNordicCompetitions,with assistancefromChelseaLittle(NordicRacers)asChief CrossCountryOfficial,RobSchnider(Vancouver IslandBiathlonClub)asChiefBiathlonOfficial,and DirkRohde(HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub)as AssistantChiefofBiathlonandCrossCountry.Dozens ofofficialsfromclubsintheSeatoSkyregionwill becontributingtheirskills,manyofwhomgained internationaleventexperiencewhentheBlackTusk NordicEventsSocietyhosted2023FISWorldJunior andU23ChampionshipsatWhistlerOlympicPark. BiathlonBCandNordiqCanadaarealsosupporting theevent,withNordiqCanada'sParaBiathlonCoach, MennoArendz,playinganimportantroleinplanning forthebiathloncompetitions.

OtherkeycontributionsfromCrossCountryBCinclude ChrisManhardleadingadministrationofawaxing protocoltostandardizeallcompetitors’skis.Maria Lundgrenwillcoordinateforerunnerssothatsomeofthe province’sracersgettoexperienceatasteofabig-event atmosphereandtoensurethatthecourseisinthebest shapeforthecompetitors.

TheInvictusGameswillbeagreatshowcaseofour province’sloveofskiingandcommitmenttobuilding crosscountryskiaccessandenthusiasmthrougha broadcross-sectionofthecommunity.Wehopeyou’ll comewatchinperson,ortunein!

ASnowyBCWinterGamesin HistoricBarkerville

Photo: C. Chard, Barkerville Historic Town and Park
Photo: N. Beaumont,CCBC
Photo: Cariboo Ski Touring Club
Photo: L. Bare, Cariboo Ski Touring Club
Photo: BC Games Society
Photo: L. Bare, Cariboo Ski Touring Club
Photo: L. Bare, Cariboo Ski Touring Club

Good Post Training & Racing Habits

After high intensity training or post racing, the muscle fuel glycogen(thestorageformofcarbohydrate)willbedepleted and both protein synthesis and protein breakdown will be stimulated. In the absence of food, protein breakdown is greaterthanproteinsynthesisandglycogenre-synthesiswill be limited – so, forgetting to eat after exercise is not a highperformance strategy if you want to maximize your training and adaptation and get stronger and faster!

PostExerciseNutritionIsCriticalTo:

• replenishglycogenstores,

• helppreventmuscleproteinbreakdown,

• improvecellularrehydration,

• helpkeepimmunesystemfunctionhigh,

• improveexerciseperformancewithinthesamedayor onfollowingtrainingdays.

1)Refuel:replenishglycogen

Tobeabletotrainorraceatyourbestdayafterday,glycogen MUST BE REPLENISHED after exercise. In a review of

over 165 studies, it has been found that the most effective replenishment of glycogen happens when you eat or drink about 1 gram of carbohydrate per kg of body weight (range 0.5 – 1 g/kg BW) immediately after exercise. As well as stimulating glycogen synthesis, eating or drinking carbohydrate in recovery inhibits the muscle protein breakdownthatoccursaftertraining.

2)

Repair:reconditionthemuscle–synthesizeprotein

Essential amino acids (EAA), found in protein rich foods and supplements, do two really cool things; (1) increase protein synthesis; and (2) decrease protein breakdown! Proteineatenbefore,duringorsoonafterexercisewillcause a greater increase in muscle protein stimulation, repair and growth. Muscleproteinsynthesisseemstoplateauatabout 20–25g(0.3g/kgbodyweight).

3)Rehydrate

Thepurposeofrehydrationissimple:restorethefluids(and electrolytes)lostinsweat.Adehydratedathleteismore pronetofatigue(especiallywhenexercisingintheheat)

and exercise feels harder. To make sure you are well hydrated, monitor the amount and color of your urine and follow a hydration plan.

Excreting a large amount of lemonade coloredurine? Youaredoingagoodjob.

Dark yellow and small amounts? You are probablydehydratedandneedtodrinkmore throughoutthedayandafterexercise.

• Startdrinkingassoonasyouwakeup.

• Plan for a beverage at each meal and snack.

• Carry a water bottle and sip fluids throughouttheday–refillasneeded.

• Drink during and after training – set yourself the goal of at least 1 full water bottle during and after each training session.

• Insomeconditionsover-hydratingisnot helpful. Work with your sport dietitian or physiologist to find out the right hydrationlevelforyou.

AFewOtherNutrientsEssentialtoRecovery:

Sodium:Sodiumlosseswilldependonsweat loss. However, after training or competition the sodium content of a recovery drink plus the sodiumfound in allfollow upmealsand snacks should be sufficient to replace any losses. If you know that you are a “salty sweater”planonsaltingyourfood.

Antioxidants: Antioxidantsareessential inminimizingtheeffectsofthefreeoxygen radicalsproducedduringexerciseandto protectcellmembranesandtheimmune system.Highintensitytrainingorcompetition mayleadtoatemporaryincreaseinproduction offreeradicals.Thereisnoconsistent evidence that antioxidant supplementation will enhance your performance so eat your antioxidants - choose high quality, colorful, unprocessed plant-based foods (fruits & veggies).

By Ariane Lavigne, Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (CSIP) Performance Dietitian

Adapted from Performance point: Recovery nutrition, why the big deal. Susan Boegman andDanaLis,SportDietitians,CanadianSport CentrePacific October2012

Photo:G.Castellan,HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub

TeckSkier Development Program

Photo: Vanessa Garrison Photography

•Therehavebeen6,563participantsintheTeckRegionalCampProgramsinceitsinceptionin2012.

•Therehavebeen52,000+participantsinTeck-sponsoredcompetitionssince2012.

SportCanada’sLongTermAthleteDevelopmentModel(LTAD)hasbeenandisacatalystforchangeandimprovementthathelps oursportachieveitsgoalsoffosteringbothlife-longparticipationandinternationalexcellence.

WithintheLTADframework,theLearningtoTrain(L2T)andTrainingtoTrain(T2T)stagesofdevelopmentareidentified asthemostimportantstagesofathleticpreparation.Inrecognitionofthis,in2012CrossCountryBClaunchedanewathlete developmentinitiative–theSkierDevelopmentProgramsponsoredbyTeck,adiversifiedresourcecompanybasedinBritish Columbia.

TheTeckSkierDevelopmentProgramtargetsskiers8to14yearsofage,andcombinesdevelopmentalcampsandraceswitha focusonregionalactivitythatisbothaffordableandaccessible.Theprogramhasbeenanunprecedentedsuccess,witharecord numberofyoungskiersparticipatinginbothcampsandraces.

CrossCountryBCwishestothankTeckResourcesLimitedandthemanyvolunteerswhomakethesedevelopmentalopportunities possible.Formoreinformationabouttheprogram,visit:https://crosscountrybc.ca.

• Teck Kootenay Cup Series club aggregate winner: KimberleyNordicClub (Kimberley)

• Teck Coast Cup Series club aggregate winner: HollyburnCrossCountry SkiClub(N.Vancouver)

• Teck Okanagan Cup Series club aggregate winner:TelemarkNordic Club(Kelowna)

• Teck Northern Cup Series club aggregate winner:BulkleyValley CrossCountrySkiClub (Smithers)

Photo: S. Kisynska, Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club

Teck Regional Camp Program

e Teck Regional Camp Program is an integral part of a progressive provincial athlete development system. It targets athletes9to14yearsofageandprovidesanaffordable,accessiblestepintoCrossCountryBC'sProvincialCampProgram. Camps helpskierslearnskirelatedtechnicalskills,teamwork,selfrelianceand goodeatinghabits. eymotivate,promote friendships, in uence lifestyle choices and provide positive exposure to activities that encourage physical tness. For more informationcontacttheCCBCOfficeatoffice@crosscountrybc.ca; (250)545-9600.

Region:Coast

Sept13-15TeckRegionalFallDrylandCamp MtWashington,BC

HeadCoach:BertrandHamoumraoui

Contact:headcoach@strathconanordics.com

Oct4-6TeckRegionalFallDrylandCamp Whistler,BC HeadCoach:JakeWeaver Contact:weaverjake59@gmail.com

Nov30-Dec1TeckRegionalSnowCamp Whistler,BC

HeadCoaches:MariaLundgren;NicholasPigeon Contact:admiin@whistlernordics.com

Dec27-29TeckRegionalSnowCamp MtWashington,BC

HeadCoach:BertrandHamoumraoui

Contact:headcoach@strathconanordics.com

Region:NorthernBC

Sept27-29TeckRegionalFallDrylandCamp PrinceGeorge,BC

HeadCoach:TuppyHoehn Contact:darren.ditto@outlook.com

Dec13-15TeckRegionalSnowCamp Smithers,BC HeadCoach:AndreaStapff Contact:andrea.stapff@gmail.com

Region:Kootenay

Sept27-29TeckRegionalFallDrylandCamp Kimberley,BC HeadCoach:AdamElliot Contact:coach@kimberleynordic.org

Nov30-Dec1TeckRegionalSnowCamp Rossland,BC HeadCoaches:GeorgeGrey;AdamElliot Contact:TBD

Region:Okanagan

Sept13-15TeckRegionalFallDrylandCamp Revelstoke,BC HeadCoach:PaulineForren Contact:pforren@revelstokenordic.org

Nov22-24TeckRegionalSnowCamp Vernon,BC HeadCoach:ZachHill Contact:adcoord@crosscountrybc.ca

Photo:G.Castellan,HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub

Teck Regional Cup Series

eTeckRegionalCupSeriesoffersaffordable,accessible,competitiveopportunitiesfordevelopingathletes.AllRegionalCupracesofferage-appropriatecategoriesforchildren14yearsofageandyounger,andmostofferthefullspectrum ofcategoriesforskiersofallages.Formoreinformationcontacttheraceorganizerslistedbelow,ortheCCBCOfficeat office@crosscountrybc.ca;(250)545-9600.

TeckCoastCupSeries

Jan18TeckCoastCup#1 Whistler,BC FrederiqueLeBihan Contact:adebamom@gmail.com

Feb8-9TeckCoastCup#2&#3 Mt.Washington,BC NicoleMuchowski Contact:races@strathconanordics.com

Mar9TeckCoastCup#4 Whistler,BC DeloresFranzLos Contact:dfflos@hotmail.com

TeckNorthernCupSeries

Feb8-9TeckNorthernCup#1&#2 Smithers,BC RobbieDunbar Contact:race@bvnordic.ca

Feb22TeckNorthernCup#3 100MileHouse,BC GaryCarlson Contact:carlsonglb@gmail.com

Feb23TeckNorthernCup#4 BurnsLake,BC

AgatheBernard Contact:info@ominecaskiclub.ca

Mar8TeckNorthernCup#5 Vanderhoof,BC WandaNemethy Contact:bwruntwo@telus.net

TeckKootenayCupSeries

Feb8-9TeckKootenayCup#1&#2 Nelson,BC KarenRedfern Contact:karen@nelsonnordicski.ca

Mar8-9TeckKootenayCup#3&#4 Rossland,BC MikeHeximer Contact:RaceSecretaryBJSC@gmail.com

TeckOkanaganCupSeries

Feb8TeckOkanaganCup#1 SalmonArm,BC AlanCorbett Contact:askacorbett@hotmail.com

Feb22TeckOkanaganCup#2 Vernon,BC ShanePearce Contact:svpearce@gmail.com

Photo: C. Hunchak, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

CCBCCAMPPROGRAMS

BC Ski Team Camps

BC Development Squad Camps

BC Talent Squad Camps

Teck Regional Camps (Kootenays,Okanagan,North,Coast,VancouverIsland)

Camp Schedule: https://www.crosscountrybc.ca/camp-trip-schedule

Photo:G.Castellan,HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub
Photo:G.Castellan,HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub
Photo:G.Castellan,HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub
Photo:G.Castellan,HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub
Photo:M.Lundgren,CCBC
Photo:N.Hahn,HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub
Photo:G.Castellan,HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub
Photo:G.Castellan,HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub
Photo:M.Jelen,StrathconaNordicSkiClub
Photo:KimberleyNordicClub

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SixteenBCAthletesQualifyfor NationalSkiTeamPrograms (OlympicStream)

RemiDrolet

BlackJackSkiClub,Rossland,BC

MarielleAckermann

KimberleyNordicClub,Kimberley,BC

JasmineDrolet

BlackJackSkiClub,Rossland,BC

AlexandraLuxmoore

RevelstokeNordicSkiClub,Revelstoke,BC

AdamHeale

BlackJackSkiClub,Rossland,BC

EamonWilson

HollyburnCCSkiClub,Burnaby,BC

MaeveMacleod

RevelstokeNordicSkiClub,Revelstoke,BC

AmeliaWells

StrathconaNordicSkiClub,Victoria,BC

FinnRedman

TelemarkNordicClub,Kelowna,BC

GarrettSiever

TelemarkNordicClub,Kelowna,BC

JulienLocke

BlackJackSkiClub,Nelson,BC

KatieWeaver

HollyburnCCSkiClub,NorthVancouver,BC

MarlieMolinaro

RevelstokeNordicSkiClub,Revelstoke,BC

QuinnO’Shea

HollyburnCCSkiClub,Burnaby,BC

RaleighTarte

KimberleyNordicClub,Kimberley,BC

RubySerrouya

RevelstokeNordicSkiClub,Revelstoke,BC

FourBCAthletesQualifyfor2024-25 NationalSkiTeamPrograms (ParalympicStream)

NatalieWilkie

LarchHillsNordicSociety,SalmonArm,BC

EthanHess

NordicRacers,Pemberton,BC

LeoSammarelli

NordicRacers,Vancouver,BC

LoganCox

KimberleyNordicClub,Kimberley,BC

ATHLETESATTHETOP

Highlightsfromthe2024NationalChampionships

Provincial/TerritorialAggregateRanking:

BritishColumbialedwith3526points;Quebecwassecondwith3361points.

15BCAthletesearnedtop-threeyearofbirthaggregatetitles:

1st2008NadiaWallin(WilliamsLakeCrossCountrySkiClub)

1st2009EllaFuller(FernieNordicSociety)

1st2006EamonWilson(HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub)

1st2006RubySerrouya(RevelstokeNordicSkiClub)

1st2007KiaraPighin(SovereignLakeNordicClub)

1st2005AdamHeale(BlackJackSkiClub)

2nd2008AndreasInkster(HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub)

2nd2009LucAustin(BlackJackSkiClub)

2nd2006RaleighTarte(KimberleyNordicClub)

2nd2006AnikaWallin(WilliamsLakeCrossCountrySkiClub)

2nd2009AvafeiClark(KimberleyNordicClub)

3rd2009AlexHeale(BlackJackSkiClub)

3rd2009NatalieHoehn(CaledoniaNordicSkiClub)

3rd2006FinnRedman(TelemarkNordicClub)

3rd2007LucasGitt(HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub)

Photo: G. Williams

2024-25BCSKITEAM

AdamHeale BlackJack

AidanHay Hollyburn

AleahSmith Nelson

AlexandraLuxmooreRevelstoke

AmeliaWells Strathcona

AndreasInkster Hollyburn

AnikaWallin WilliamsLake

AnnaSegelken Hollyburn

AxelHostyn Sovereign

BreaghBridge Telemark

CarlyRam Strathcona

ChloeShivers Sovereign

DustinHay Hollyburn

EamonWilson Hollyburn

EllaSvenson BlackJack

FinnRedman Telemark

FionnaWoodman Revelstoke

FredAlbrechtson NickelPlate

GarrettSiever Telemark

GavinChattertonStrathcona

IsabellaPighin Sovereign

JasmineDrolet BlackJack

KiaraPighin Sovereign

KobyClark Kimberley

LouisonDubief Fernie

LucasGitt Hollyburn

MadelaineGalik Strathcona

MadeleineWilkie LarchHills

MaeveMacleod Revelstoke

MarielleAckermannKimberley

MarkShapovalov Hollyburn

MarlieMolinaro Revelstoke

MayaAbraham Nelson

NadiaWallin WilliamsLake

NoahWilson Hollyburn

RaleighTarte Kimberley

RémiDrolet BlackJack

RileyHobbs Telemark

RubySerrouya Revelstoke

RyanGoodwin Hollyburn

SimonHeidt Sovereign

SophieBertrand Hollyburn

TannerMcConkey Caledonia

XavierWallace Overlander

BC Winter Games, Main Street Barkerville

Photo:L.BareCaribooSkiTouringClub

COACHINGPROGRAM

Photo: M. Lundgren, CCBC
Photo:M.Jelen,StrathconaNordicSkiClub

COACHING PROGRAM

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION

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 17 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.

NCCPIntrotoCommunityCoachOnlineModules

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 undernineyearsofage(“ActiveStart”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 minimumagerequirementof14years.

'CoachInitiationinSport'Module 1hour $15.00

NC'ICC'Module 6hours $52.00

NCCPCommunityCoachingWorkshop

The “CC” Workshop is the third step in the NCCPcoach education program. It provides essential training for coaches delivering effective skill development programs forchildrensixtonineyearsofage(the“FUNdamentals” stage of skier development). This program is designed to traincoachestoteachchildrentechnicalskills,selectgames 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 yearsaretheonlyprerequisites.

16hours.TheworkshopfeeforNC/CCBCmembersis$105.00.

NCCPCCI(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 thefitnessandhealthbenefitsofcross-countryskiing,and (2)deliverawell-roundedsportprogramwithanemphasis

on skill development to children nine to 12 years of age (the“LearningtoTrain”stageofdevelopment).

The L2T (Dryland) Workshop is the fourth step in the NCCP progression. Coaches are taught about developmental age, physical literacy, team building, athleticcomponents(aerobicfitness,speed,etc.),nutrition, how to design their own sport program, adventure-based activities (year-round), roller-skiing and planning a practice.Prerequisite:CommunityCoachWorkshop. 18.25hours.TheworkshopfeeforNC/CCBCmembersis$100.00.

The L2T(On-Snow)Workshop is the second half of the L2TprogramandthefifthstepintheNCCPprogression. 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.

16.5hours.TheworkshopfeeforNC/CCBCmembersis$100.00.

NCCPCCIAdvanced(T2T)Workshops

TheCCIAdvancedprogramprovidestoolsanddevelops skillsthatacoachcanuseto(1)teachathleteshowtobuild 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 annualsportprogramthattakesintoconsiderationoptimal 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).

TheT2T(Dryland)Workshopisthesixthstepinthe NCCPprogression.Coachesaretaughtaboutgrowthand maturation,energysystems,trainingintensities,monitoring andrecovery,strength,speed,flexibility,roller-skiing andotherdrylandskisimulationtechniques,exercise performanceandhealth,etc.Prerequisite:BothL2T Workshops(Dryland/On-Snow)andL2TCoachExperience Form.

TheT2T(On-Snow)Workshopisthesecondhalfofthe CCIAdvancedprogramandtheseventhstepintheNCCP progression. It is designed to train coaches to develop an effective competition plan for a team, prepare for a competition,supportathletesatacompetition,teachbasic mental skills, refine all ski techniques, test and prepare skis, and make ethical decisions. Prerequisite: T2T (Dryland)Workshop.

17.5hours/workshop. Thefeeforeachworkshopis$125.00 formembersofNC/CCBC.

COACHINGPROGRAM

NATIONALCOACHINGCERTIFICATIONPROGRAM(NCCP)

NCCPCOMMUNITYCOACHING (CC) WORKSHOPS

Nov16-17 Whistler

Nov30-Dec1 Whistler

Nov29-Dec1 Golden

Nov29-Dec1 Penticton

HeidiHorlacher (778)998-2517

KimMcLeod (778)2352209

SannevanderRos (250)439-9879

JasonCurran (778)233-6762

Nov29-Dec1 Vernon DeirdraFrank (250)306-4211

Dec6-8 SalmonArm SuzyBeckner (250)253-1089

Dec6-8 Kelowna ChrisHalldorson (250)300-8919

Dec13-15 Kimberley

DanielChildress (250)432-5294

Dec13-15 WilliamsLake RobinDawes (778)417-0166

Dec13-15 Nelson TessaFrancis (250)551-9963

Dec13-15 PrinceGeorge JohnBowes (250)564-3809

Jan3-5 BurnsLake AmyDash (250)691-1612

Jan3-5 Courtenay ChrisBowlby (250)465-2674

Jan3-5 SunshineCoast BronwenPayerle (604)886-9730

Jan3-5 Vanderhoof LenaMiller (250)961-8847

Jan3-5 Smithers DeniseKelly (236)471-6502

Jan10-12 Quesnel PetervanLeusden (250)992-7206

Jan10-12 100MileHouse GaryCarlson (250)395-2063

NCCPL2T (DRYLAND) WORKSHOPS

Sept27-29SalmonArmSuzyBeckner(250)253-1089

Oct4-6KimberleyDanielChildrenn(250)432-5294

Oct18-20PrinceGeorgeJohnBowes(250)564-3809

Oct18-20KelownaChrisHalldorson(250)300-8919

Oct26-27NorthVancouverHeidiHorlacher(778)998-2517

NCCPL2T (ON-SNOW) WORKSHOPS

Nov23-24WhistlerHeidiHorlacher(778)998-2517

Dec6-8KimberleyDanielChildress(250)432-5294

Dec13-15KelownaChrisHalldorson(250)300-8919

Dec20-22PrinceGeorgeJohnBowes(250)564-3809

Jan3-5SunPeaksAnnCarter(250)392-9141

Jan3-5SalmonArmSuzyBeckner(250)253-1089

NCCPT2T WORKSHOPS

May3-5 Dryland Whistler N.Beaumont (250)545-9600

June7-9 Dryland Whistler N.Beaumont (250)545-9600

October4-6 Dryland Whistler N.Beaumont (250)545-9600

Nov8-10 On-Snow Vernon N.Beaumont (250)545-9600

Nov24-26 On-Snow Whistler N.Beaumont (250)545-9600

Dec6-8 On-Snow Smithers N.Beaumont (250)545-9600

NCCPL2C WORKSHOPS

June6-9 Dryland Whistler N.Beaumont (250)545-9600 Nov21-24 On-Snow Vernon N.Beaumont (250)545-9600

CrossCountryBC ContactList

Board of Directors

Chairperson: Reid Carter (604) 505-4739 reid@reidcarter.ca

Directors:

Barry Allen (250) 575-6163 barry_g_allen@shaw.ca

Jim Burbee (250)960-0113 jim@venturefc.ca

Andrea Stapff (250) 202-7096 andrea.stapff@gmail.com

Vesta Giles (250) 376-9147 vestagiles@shaw.ca

Mike Thomas (250) 814-4583 mike@urbanworkbench.com

Ingrid Musselman Bell (250) 488-0980 ingrid.musselmanbell@gmail.com

Breagh Bridge (778) 581-2676 135bbridge@gmail.com

Staff

ExecutiveDirector: WannesLuppens (250)545-9600 wannes@crosscountrybc.ca

Partnership&FinanceCoordinator: JodiRomyn (250)545-9600 office@crosscountrybc.ca

Athlete Development Coordinator: LindseyOlineck (250)545-9600 adcoord@crosscountrybc.ca

Program Coordinator: NancyBeaumont (250)545-9600 programs@crosscountrybc.ca

Provincial Coach: ChrisManhard (604)698-8512 headcoach@crosscountrybc.ca

Assistant Provincial Coach: MariaLundgren (604)906-1081 coaching@crosscountrybc.ca

CCBC CLUB DIRECTORY

Who to Contact & Where to Ski in British Columbia

Arrow Lakes CC Ski Club

Contact: Kathy Smith

Nakusp,BC; (250) 265-4950 alccsc.1988@gmail.com

Programs: Adult Skill Lessons

Club Facilities:

Wensley Creek CC Ski Trails

8.3kmgroomedtrails(classic), terrainsuitableforrecreationalskiing Warming hut on trail system

Grooming: Ginzu; snowmobiles

Barriere Outdoor Club

Contact: Franz Friesinger Barriere, BC; (250) 672-1968 friesingerfranz@gmail.com barriereoutdoorclub.weebly.com

Programs: Ski S'Kool; Adult Skill Lessons

ClubFacilities:BarrierForksTrails

8.3 km groomed trails; warming hut; ski playground

Snowmobile, groomer, tracksetter Warming hut (250 sf)

Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Jill Squires

Dawson Creek, BC (250) 782-8796

Snow Ph: (250) 219-4488 bearmountainnordic@gmail.com www.nordicski.ca

Programs:SkiS'Kool;SDP;Adult SkillLessons;JrRacing Club Facilities:

Bear Mtn Nordic Ski Trails 26kmgroomedtrails

Grooming: Bombardier Snowcat Cabin at trail head (1000 sf); 3 heated trail shelters/cabin

BlackJackCrossCountrySkiClub

Contact: Dave Gibson Rossland, BC (250) 362-7164 info@skiblackjack.ca www.skiblackjack.ca

Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Adult Skill Lessons; Jr & Sr Racing Club Facilities: Black Jack Recreation Area

50kmgroomedtrails;2.5kmlit trails;4kmK-9trails

Grooming:2PistenBullys,2 Ginzus

Daylodge (400 sf); wax shelter; 2 warming cabins on trail system

Cross Country BC Club Directory

Who to Contact & Where to Ski in British Columbia

Bulkley Valley CC Ski Club

Contact: Jennifer Chapman

Smithers, BC; info@bvnordic.ca www.bvnordic.ca

Programs:SkiS’Kool;SDP;Jr Racing;AdultSkillLessons

Club Facilities:

Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre

52kmgroomedtrails;5kmlittrails; 10kmK-9trails;skiplayground

Grooming: PB Edge Snow Cat; Ginzu, Tidd Tech G2

Daylodge (4000 sf); heated washrooms; waxing cabin

Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

Contact: John Bowes

Prince George, BC (250) 564-3809

gm@caledonianordic.com www.caledonianordic.com

Programs:SkiS’Kool;SDP; JrRacingProgram;AdultSkill Lessons;MastersRacing;Adaptive

Club Facilities:

Otway Nordic Centre

55 km groomed trails; 10 km lit trails; ski playground, K-9 trails, snowmaking, varied terrain

Grooming: two PB 100

Daylodge (4500 sf); rental shop; heated washrooms; 2 technical buildings; wax facilities

Cariboo Ski Touring Club

Contact: Greg Strebel

Quesnel, BC; info@caribooski.ca; www.caribooski.ca

Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Adult Skill Lessons

ClubFacilities: Hallis Lake Trails

75 km groomed trails; 3.5 km lit trails; 10km K-9 trails; varied terrain; ski playground

Daylodge (3000 sf); heated washrooms; open daily; rental shop; 4 backcountry cabins; powered outdoor wax stations

Grooming: PB 100, Ginzu

Castlegar Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Simon Cretien Castlegar, BC (250) 505-9071

cnscoffice@gmail.com www.castlegarnordic.ca

Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP;

Adult Skill Lessons

ClubFacilities: Paulson Cross Country Ski Trails

55 km groomed trials; ski playground

Groomiing: Ginzu Daylodge; ski rentals; powered outdor wax stations; 4 warming shelters

Chetwynd Outdoor Society

Contact: Darcy Stanyer

Chetwynd,BC; chetoutdoor@gmail.com www.chetoutdoors.wordpress.com

Clinton Snow Jockey Club

Contact: Brenda McKay Clinton, BC; (250) 459-2487 bren69mckay@gmail.com

ClubFacilities: Big Bar Ski Trails

35 km groomed trails; terrain suitable for recreational skiing Grooming: single track snowmobiles

6 log shelters on the trail system

Elkford Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Marcel Hoveling Elkford, BC; (250) 865-2759 mhoveling@yahoo.com

ClubFacilities:BoivinCreekSkiTrail 7km groomed trails; 2 shelters Grooming: Yamaha; snowmobile

Fernie Nordic Society

Contact: Megan Lohmann Fernie, BC; (250) 531-0690 info@fernienordic.com; www.fernienordic.com

Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing; Adult Skill Lessons

Club Facilities: Elk Valley Nordic Centre 12 km groomed trails

Grooming: Snow Cat; snowmobile Warming hut (450 sf)

Fort Nelson CC Ski Club

Contact: Cathy Dolan

FortNelson,BC; (250) 774-6359 cbdolan@northwestel.net

Club Facilities: FortNelson CommunityForest&GolfCourse 20 km groomed trails, 0.5 km lit trails; K-9 trails

Grooming: 2 Alpine Twin Track Shelter at trail head

Golden Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Phil Carson Golden, BC; (250) 439-9879

info@goldennordicclub.ca www.goldennordicclub.ca

Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons, Masters Club Facilities:

Dawn Mountain Nordic Trails

33kmgroomedtrails;ski playground;1kmK-9trails

Grooming: Bison X Snow Cat; Ginzu; snowmobiles

Daylodge(2000sf);heated washroons;outdoorwaxing facilities;skirentals

Day use cabin (400 sf) on trails

HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub

Contact: Dirk Rohde North Vancouver, BC (604)942-6410;www.hollyburnxc.ca info@hollyburnxc.ca

Programs: SDP; Jr Racing: Adult Skill Lessons

KasloNordicSkiClub

Contact: Sarah Heard

Kaslo,BC;kaslonordic@gmail.com Programs:SDP;AdultSkillLessons ClubFacilities: Kaslo Nordic Ski Club Trails 12.5kmgroomedtrails;2.5kmK-9 trails;skiplayground

Grooming: Ginzu 3 warming huts, outhouses

Kelowna Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club

Contact: John Davina Kelowna, BC admin@kelownanordic.com www.kelownanordic.com

Programs: Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: 75 km groomed trails; 23 km K-9 trails 4 warming cabins with outhouses Grooming: 2 PistenBullys

Kimberley Nordic Club

Contact: Daniel Childress Kimberley, BC; (250) 427-9300 info@kimberleynordic.org

www.kimberleynordic.org

Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing; Adult Skill Lessons Masters; Adaptive Club Facilities:

Kimberley Nordic Centre

32 km groomed trails; ski playground; 3.3 km lit trails

Daylodge (1200 sf); washrooms rental shop; wax cabin Grooming: Prinoth; 2 Ginzu

Larch Hills Nordic Society

Contact: Karen Tanchak Salmon Arm, BC; (236) 586-5711 info@skilarchhills.ca www.skilarchhills.ca

Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adaptive Club Facilities:

Larch Hills Ski Area

57 km groomed trails; K-9 trails; varied terrain; daylodge (3600 sq. ft.); heated washrooms; 1 backcountry cabin; 1 shelter on trail system

Grooming: PB 200, Ginzu

Mackenzie Nordique Ski Club

Contact: Olivia Van Jarrett Mackenzie,BC mackenzienordiques@gmail.com www.mackenzienordiques.ca Programs: SDP Club Facilities: Mackenzie Cross Country Ski Trails 32kmgroomedtrails,5kmK-9 trails;5kmlittrails;skiplayground Grooming:PB;snowmobiles;Ginzu Daylodge; 3 warming huts on trail system

Manning Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Jo Hughes Hope,BC (604)668-5933x1339 jo@manningpark.com

Programs: Ski S'Kool; Adult Skill Lessons

McKinney Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Skip King Oliver, BC; (250) 485-0263 skipking@eastlink.ca www.mckinneynordicskiclub.com Programs: Ski S’Kool

Cross Country BC Club Directory

ClubFacilities:McKinneyTrails

15 km groomed trails

Grooming:Bombardier301Snowcat

Three shelters; 3 outhouses

Morice Mtn. Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Greg Yeomans

Houston,BC;mmnsclub@gmail.com

www://moricemountainnordic.ca

Programs: SDP, Adult Skill

Lessons

Club Facilities: MoriceMountain

CrossCountrySkiTrails

35 km groomed trails; varied terrain; K-9 trails; ski playground

Daylodge (900 sf); wax hut; ski rentals; 1 backcountry cabin

Grooming: Bombardier 400

Nechako Nordics Ski Club

Contact: Richard Burkholder

Vanderhoof, BC; (250) 567-9600

bur9000@telus.net

https://nechakonordics.weebly.com

Programs:SkiS'Kool;SDP;Jr RacingProgram;AdultSkillLessons

Club Facilities: NechakoValley

SportingAssociationTrails

11.5 km groomed trails; varied terrain; 2.6 km lit trails; ski playground

Grooming: Scandic SWT 800 Daylodge (2400 sf); washrooms; wax facilities; ski rentals

Nelson Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Karen Redfern

Nelson, BC; (250)354-4299

SnowPh:354-4292

info@nelsonnordicski.ca www.nelsonnordicski.ca

Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons

ClubFacilities:Apex-BuskSkiTrails

30kmgroomedtrails;1.3kmlittrails; skiplayground;1.6kmK-9trails

Grooming: PB 100 Park

Daylodge at trail head, 2 warming huts on trail system

Nickel Plate CC Ski Club

Contact: Rick Watson

Penticton, BC

Snow Ph: (250) 292-8110

info@nickelplatenordic.org

www.nickelplatenordic.org Programs:SkiS’Kool,SDP,Jr RacingProgram,AdultSkilllessons Club Facilities:

Nickel Plate Ski Area 56 km groomed trails; ski playground; 3 km K-9 Trails Daylodge(4000sf); rental shop; heated washrooms; waxing facilities

Grooming: Prinoth Husky; Ginzu

Nordic Racers

Contact: David McKee North Vancouver, BC membership@nordicracers.ca www.nordicracers.ca Programs: Para Nordic Skill Lessons/ Racing Program; Adult Ski Lessons; Masters

Omineca Ski Club

Contact: Heather Anchikoski BurnsLake,BC; (250) 251-0760 info@ominecaskiclub.ca www.ominecaskiclub.ca

Programs:SDP;AdultSkillLessons

ClubFacilities:OminecaSkiTrails

50 km groomed trails; 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

100 Mile Nordic Ski Society

Contact: Chris Keam

100 Mile House BC (250) 395-2104 info@100milenordics.com www.100milenordics.com

Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Adult Skill Lessons

ClubFacilities:99MileSkiTrails

45 km groomed trails; 4.5 km lit trails; ski playground Grooming: PB 200; Ginzu Daylodge (3000 sf); open 9-4 daily; concession; rental shop; heated washrooms; wax facilities 2 warming cabins on trail system

Overlander Ski Club

Contact: Jennifer Stuart Kamloops,BC info@overlanderskiclub.com

(250) 372-5514

www.overlanderskiclub.com

Programs: Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons

Club Facilities:

StakeLakeCrossCountrySkiTrails

65 km groomed trails; 9.5 km lit trails; 5 km K-9 trails; varied terrain; ski playground

Grooming:PrinothSilverBison; BombardierMP;2Ginzu Daylodge (2900 sf); heated washrooms; 6 trail shelters

PhoenixCrossCountrySkiSociety

Contact: Brian Fletcher Grand Forks, BC (250) 442-8561 bmfletch@telus.net https://phoenixnordic.com/ Programs: SDP

Club Facilities: Marshall Lake Cross Country Ski Trials 12kmgroomedtrails;Cabin(200sf) Groomimg: BR 170 Snow Cat Cabin (200 sf); 5 outhouses on trail system

Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Daryl Ross Revelstoke,BC; info@revelstokenordic.org (250)814-4264; SnowPh:837-7303 www.revelstokenordic.org Programs:SkiS'Kool;SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons;Masters

Club Facilities:

Mt. Macpherson Ski Trails

30 km groomed trails; 6kmlit trails;skiplayground;5kmK-9trails

Grooming: Prinoth 350; snowmobiles; Ginzu Daylodge (1200 sf); heated washrooms; rental shop; wax facilities; cabin (400 sf) and outhouse on trail system

Sea to Sky Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Jay Burbee Squamish,BC info@seatoskynordics.ca www.seatoskynordics.ca Programs: SDP, Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons

Skmana Ski Club

Contact: Bill MacPherson

Chase, BC; (604)626-3443 www.ski-skmana.com skiskmana@gmail.com

Club Facilities: SkmanaLake RecreationalArea 18kmgroomedtrails;K-9Trails; terrainsuitableforrecreationalskiing Warming hut (200 sq ft) Grooming: Skidoo; Ginzu

Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Robert Onstein Kitimat, BC; (250) 638-6885 snowvalleynordic@gmail.com www.snowvalleynordics.com

Programs:SDP;AdultSkillLessons

Club Facilities:

Onion Lake Ski Trails

35 km groomed trails, 5 km lit trails, 6 km K-9 trails; ski playground Daylodge (900 sf); rentals Grooming: Prinoth BR 350; Bearcat XT Groomer; Ginzu

Sovereign Lake Nordic Club

Contact: Wendy Shannon Vernon, BC; (250) 558-3036

Snow Ph: 260-5335

admin@sovereignlake.com www.sovereignlake.com

Programs: SDP; Ski S’Kool; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons; Masters; Adaptive Club Facilities: Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre 56kmgroomedtrails;terrain;4kmlit trails;skiplayground;8kmK-9trails

Grooming: 2 PB 400; 2 Polaris Tracker Quads; Ginzu Daylodge (4000 sf); heated washrooms; 1 Technical Building; 2 cabins; wax cabin; 1 shelter on trail system

Spud Valley Nordic Association

Contact: Delores Franz Los Pemberton, BC; (604) 894-6189 dfflos@hotmail.com www.spudvalleynordics.com Programs: SDP

Club Facilities:

Nairn Falls Campground

3.5 km groomed trails; ski

Cross Country BC Club Directory

playground Grooming: snowmobile; Ginzu

Strathcona Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Wendy Johnson Courtenay,BC

Snow Ph: (250) 203-0225 info@strathconanordics.com www.strathconanordics.com Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr & Masters Racing; Adult Skill Lessons; Adaptive

Stuart Lake Nordic Society

Contact: Paul Inden

Ft St James, BC; (250)996-5244

SnowPh:996-8513; inden@live.ca

Club Facilities:

Murray Ridge Ski Trails 20 km groomed trails; 2.6 km lit trails; K-9 trails

Grooming: Skandic SWT Daylodge (3500 sf)

Warming cabin with wax table

Sun Peaks Nordic Club

Contact: Ivor McMahen SunPeaks, BC; (250) 392-0141 sunpeaksnordicclub@gmail.com www.sunpeaksnordics.weebly.com Program: SDP

Sunset Ridge Ski Society

Contact: Shelly Hume Sparwood, BC; (250) 433-1000 info@skisparwood.com www.skisparwood.com Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons

Club Facilities:

Daylodge (1000 sf); 15 km groomed trails; 10 km K-9 Trails Grooming: BR 400, Ginzu

Telemark Nordic Club

Contact: Mike Edwards West Kelowna, BC; (250)707-5925 gm@telemarknordic.com www.telemarknordic.com Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP, Jr Racing Program; Adaptive; Adult Skill Lessons; Masters; Special Olympics

ClubFacilities: TelemarkSkiTrails

50 km groomed trails; ski

playground; 3 km K-9 Trails; 3.4 km lit trails

Daylodge (3000 sf); rental shop; concession; heated washrooms Grooming: PB 400; Ginzu

Tetrahedron Outdoor Club/ Dakota Ridge Nordics

Contact: Stefanie Reznick Gibsons, BC; (604) 740-1822 www.tetoutdoor.ca dakotaridgenordics@gmail.com Programs: SDP

Club Facilities: Dakota Ridge Winter Recreational Area 20kmgroomedtrails;7kmK-9trails Warming hut; outhouses Grooming: PistenBully

The Vancouver Skiers Contact: Cheryl Steele North Vancouver, BC (604) 828-6397; web@theskiers. ca; www.theskiers.ca/ Programs: Day/overnight Trips; Adult Skill Lessons

Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club Contact: Candice Bruins Invermere, BC; (250) 342-2074 info@tobycreeknordic.ca www.tobycreeknordic.ca Programs: Parents & Tots; Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing; Adult Skill Lessons; Masters Club Facilities: LakeWindermereWhiteway 35 km groomed trails; K-9 trails Grooming: Skidoo; Ginzu

Valhalla Hills Nordic Ski Club Contact: Scott Kipkie New Denver, BC; (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

Wells Gray Outdoors Club

Contact: Darren Coates Clearwater, BC; (778) 208-5420 dprestoncoates@gmail.com www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca

Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Candle Creek Ski Trails 32 km groomed trails; ski playground; daylodge (600 sf); outdoor washrooms

Grooming: PB 100; Ginzu

Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Eliza Stanford Ft. St John, BC

whiskeyjacknsc@gmail.com www.whiskeyjacknordic.ca/ Programs: Parents & Tots; SDP; Adult Skill Lessons

Club Facilities: Beatton ProvincialParkSkiTrails

15kmgroomedtrails;5kmK-9trails Daylodge (1500 sf); rentals; outhouse

Grooming: Skandic SWT; Ginzu Warmingcabinattrailhead(200sf)

Whistler Nordic Ski Club

Contact: Adrienne Bouris Whistler,BC admin@whistlernordics.com www.whistlernordics.com Programs: SDP; Jr Racing; Masters

Williams Lake CC Ski Club

Contact: Deb Burdikin

Williams Lake, BC; (250) 392-2468 info@williamslakecrosscountryskiclub.ca www.williamslakecrosscountryskiclub.ca Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons; Jr Racing Team

Club Facilities: BullMountain CrossCountrySkiTrails

28 km groomed trails; K-9 trails; ski playground; 3.5 km lit trails Daylodge (2000 sf); heated washrooms; rental shop

Grooming: Ginzu

Yellowhead Ski Club

Contact: Brenda Monroe McBride, BC

yellowheadskiclub@hotmail.com

Club Facilities:

Belle Mountain Ski Trails

17 km groomed trails

Grooming: Alpine Twin Track Cabin on trail system

Safe Sport Update

CrossCountryBCiscommittedtoadvancingarespectfulsportculturethatdeliversquality,inclusive, welcomingandsafesportexperiences.

Canadian Sport Helpline

This free helpline offers support to victims and witnesses of harassment, abuse and discrimination.This anonymous, confidential and independent service allows them to share and validate their concerns, obtain advice on the process to follow and be directed towardthe appropriate resources toensure a follow-up. To find out more, go to www.abuse-free-sport.ca.

Mandatory Training

All coaches, club board members, and athletes with racing licences must completethe following:

• CoachingAssociation of Canada (CAC) Safe SportTraining

• Understanding the Rule of 2 e-Learning Module

Additionally, all coaches must complete the following:

• CAC Making Ethical Decisions (MED) Certification

CAC Safe Sport Training

SafeSporttrainingisafree90-minuteeLearningmoduleinTheLocker. Safe,inclusivesportenvironmentshelp make sport rewarding and enriching for all. Safe Sport training gives you the knowledge and skills to create those environments by recognizing, addressing and preventing maltreatment in sport. To find out more and to take the training, go to: https://safesport.coach.ca/participants-training.

Understanding theRule of Two Training

Asafe sport environment ensures all coaches, staff, and administrators apply the Rule of Two. When following the Rule of Two, all interactions and communications with participants are in open, observable, and justifiable settings, and at least one other individual — is present. Understanding the Rule of Two is a free 20-minute eLearning module in The Locker. This training will improve your judgment to assess and implement preventive measuresand increaseyour confidence and practiceswhen faced with situations inwhich the RuleofTwomay apply. To find out more and to take the training, go to https://coach.ca/promoting-safety-sport-through-cacsunderstanding-rule-two-elearning-module

CAC Making Ethical Decisions (MED) Training

The MED module equips coaches to handle challenging ethical situations with confidence and surety. It helps coaches identify the legal, ethical, and moral implications of difficult situations that present themselves in team and individual sports. Prior to September 1, 2024, this module was included in Nordiq Canada’s sport specific NCCP workshops.After September 1, 2024, the MED module will be hosted as a separate 4-hour online or inpersonworkshop.FindoutmorefromviaSportathttps://viasport.ca/courses/.PleasereachouttoCrossCountry BC Program Coordinator Nancy Beaumont at programs@crosscountrybc.ca with any questions.

For Clubs

All Cross Country BC member clubs must adopt and implement Nordiq Canada's Safe Sport policies for the 2024/25 season. Everything you need can be found at Safe Sport Club Toolkit at https://clubsafesport.nordiqcanada.ca. AFrequentlyAskedQuestions (FAQ)document isunder development andwill beposted atthissite when available.

Cross Country BC's Safe Sport Policies can be found at: https://crosscountrybc.ca/policies-procedures

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Provincial,National&InternationalEvents

DECEMBER2024

Dec6-8NordiqCup(COC)

Vernon MarcusBoyle (250)307-3263 marcus.projeny@gmail.com

DecAlbertaCup#1&2 14-15Canmore,AB MattDeCarufel (403)688-2314 mattd@canmorenordic.com

JANUARY2025

Jan3-5NordiqCanadaSelectionTrials/ NordiqCup(COC)

ThunderBay,ON StephanieMarler (807)474-6126 xcski.lsna.compsec@gmail.com

JanTeckBCCup#1 11-12TeckBCCupSeries BCCollege/UniversitySeries Revelstoke MikeThomas (250)814-4583 competition@revelstokenordic.org

Jan18ReinoKeskiSalmiLoppet SalmonArm BradCalkins reino@skilarchhills.ca

Jan18TeckCoastCup#1 TeckCoastCupSeries Whistler FrederiqueLeBihan (778)886-9117 adebamom@gmail.com

Jan19TrollLoppet

Castlegar SimonCretien (250)505-9071 cnsc.office@gmail.com

JanTeckBCTrackAttack 25-26Championships

Rossland LindaMerlo (250)362-7164 RaceSecretaryBJSC @gmail.com

JanNipika/Panorama/TobyCreek 25-26Loppet Invermere QuentinRandall gm@tobycreeknordic.ca

Jan25CascadeCup ManningPark JoHughes (604)668-5922 jo@manningpark.com

FEBRUARY2025

Jan31WesternCanadian -Feb2Championships

Kimberley FrankAckermann (250)427-0644 kncracesecretary@gmail.com

Feb2OverlanderLoppet

Kamloops KlausMey (250)318-1712 klausmey5@gmail.com

Feb2SpudValleyLoppet

Pemberton DeloresFranzLos (604)894-6189 dfflos@hotmail.com

Feb3-9FISWorldJunior/U23 Championships Bergamo-Schilpario,Italy https://www.crosscountrybc.ca/ competition-schedule

Feb8TeckOkanaganCup#1 TeckOkanaganCupSeries SalmonArm AlanCorbett

(250)463-4631

askacorbett@hotmail.com

Feb8-9TeckKootenayCup#1&2 TeckKootenayCupSeries Nelson KarenRedfern (250)354-4299 karen@nelsonnordicski.ca

Feb8-9TeckNorthernCup#1&2 TeckNorthernCupSeries Smithers RobbieDunbar race@bvnordic.ca

Feb8-9TeckCoastCup#2&3 TeckCoastCupSeries MtWashington NicoleMuchowski races@strathconanordics.com

Feb8-9HuckleberryLoppet Golden JeffDolinsky (250)344-0018 race@goldennordicclub.ca

FebInvictusGames 10-11Whistler https://invictusgames2025.ca/

FebTeckBCCup#2 15-16TeckBCCupSeries BCCollege/UniversitySeries PrinceGeorge MikeDuck (250)565-1898 mikeduck15@hotmail.com

Feb16PhoenixNordicLoppet GrandForks TristanSjoden (250)528-0115 tristansjoden@ monasheefurniture.com

Feb16MorningstarLoppet Whistler MichaelaPacakova (604)698-9656 misa.pacakova@gmail.com

Feb22TeckNorthernCup#3 TeckNorthernCupSeries 100MileHouse

GaryCarlson (250)395-2063 carlsonglb@gmail.com

Feb22CoastOutdoorsP’ayak Whistler

SherrylYeager (778)887-7669 sherryl@callaghanxcski.ca

Feb22TeckOkanaganCup#2 TeckOkanaganCupSeries

Vernon ShanePearce (250)550-5278 svpearce@gmail.com

Feb23TeckNorthernCup#4 TeckNorthernCupSeries BurnsLake

AgatheBernard (250)251-4305 info@ominecaskiclub.ca

Feb23WhiskeyJackLoppet

FortStJohn

ElizaStanford Whiskeyjacknsc@gmail.com

Feb23SunshineCoastLoppet

Gibsons

SimonReznick Simon.reznick@gmail.com

Feb25FISWorldChampionships

-Mar9Trondheim,Norway https://trondheim2025.no/en/

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Feb28TeckBCChampionships

–Mar2BCCupSeries

BCCollege/UniversitySeries Kelowna

MikeEdwards (250)707-5925

mike.edwards@ telemarknordic.com

MARCH2025

Mar8TeckNorthernCup#5 TeckNorthernCupSeries Vanderhoof WandaNemethy (250)524-0550 bwruntwo@telus.net

Mar8KelownaAppleLoppet

Kelowna

MikeEdwards (250)707-5925 mike.edwards@ telemarknordic.com

Mar8-9TeckKootenayCup#3&4

TeckKootenayCupSeries

Rossland MikeHeximer (250)362-7164

RaceSecretaryBJSC@gmail.com

Mar9AlFisherLoppet

Rossland AdelePratt (250)362-7164

RaceSecretaryBJSC@gmail.com

Mar9TeckCoastCup#4 TeckCoastCupSeries Whistler

DeloresFranzLos (604)894-6189 dfflos@hotmail.com

Mar15Wetzin’kwaLoppet Smithers RobbieDunbar race@bvnordic.ca

Mar15NickelPlateLoppet Penticton RickWatson (250)295-5757 info@nickelplatenordic.org

Mar16OminecaLoppet BurnsLake AgatheBernard (250)251-4305 info@ominecaskiclub.ca

MarNationalChampionships(COC) 17-23Canmore,AB MattDeCarufel ProgramDirector (403)688-2314 mattd@canmorenordic.com

Mar22VancouverIslandLoppet MtWashington NicoleMuchowski races@strathconanordics.com Apr5-6Sovereign2SilverStar SkiMarathon Vernon MarcusBoyle (250)307-3263 marcus.projeny@gmail.com

APRIL2025

24hourHardDaysNightSkiChallenge

Onafinemorninginthespringof2023,AbbiMay,well knownonthecrosscountryracecircuit,putinherearbuds, pressedplayonapodcast,andtookthedogforawalk.Skiing wasdonefortheseason-butwhatifitwasn’t?

Pressthefastforwardbutton10monthstoMarch16-17, 2024andshefoundherselfskiingthroughabluebirdMarch dayandanentirespectacularstarrynight.Youjustnever knowwhenastoryisgoingtoinspireyou!

MayhadheardofBackyardUltrarunningevents,andSalmon Armhasevenhostedoneforthepasttwoyears,butherachilles achedjustthinkingaboutrunningformorethanafewhours. Thepodcasthowever,wasdescribingaskimountaineering eventusingtheBackyardformatofonelapperhour.Skinup. Skidown.Repeat.Repeat.Repeat.Whilethatsoundedsimilarlygruelling,itsparkedathought.“HowaboutaBackyard formatcrosscountryskieventatLarchHills?”

Aftermullingaroundsomeideasandgettingfeedbackfroma groupofhermostendurancemindedfriends,thattheythought itsoundedFUN-andwerekeentosignup-andwerealso willingtohelporganizeaslongastheycouldparticipate;a newskichallengewasintheworks.

Ratherthangrindingparticipantsintooblivioninalastpersonstandingcompetitiveversionwhichcangoonfordays anddays,24hourssoundedlikeasufficientlylongchallenge. Therunningeventshavelapsofjustover4milesor6.7km suchthat24lapequals100milesor160km.Skiersarefaster thanrunners,soitwasdecidedlapsof8.35kmover24hours wouldequal200km.Dependingonconditions,thatsounded reasonabletocompleteinanhourwithsomeminutestospare foreating,drinking,changingsocksorequipmentandtaking careofbodilyfunctions.

Nexttheloophadtobefound.LarchHills,assuggestedbythe name,isnotknownforflattrails.Buttherearesomemagical lightedtrailsinthecentralareawithacoupleofadjacentunlit trailsacrosstheflatbogs.Afterseveraliterationsofmeasuring thisplusthat,orthatplusthis,and8.4kmloopwasfound.To avertmonotony,skiingeveryotherloopinthealternatethe directionwasincludedintherules,andskierscouldskate, classicordoabitofboth.Nowwithaplan,acommittee,and aname–HardDay’sNightSkiChallenge–thesnowjust neededtostickaroundtothemiddleofMarch.Fingersand toeswerecrossed!

PerhapsworryaboutconditionsandconflictwithNationals keptthenumberslowfortheinauguralevent,butthosewho cameoutwereblessedwiththebestconditionsimaginable. Fastcornsnow,sunshineallday,awarmandclearnight.It wasspringskiingatitsshortsleeves,notoquerequired,you betterbewearingsunscreenfinest!

Mostparticipantsdoubledtheirpreviouslongesteverskis whetherthatmeantcompleting6lapsfor50km,12hoursfor 100km,orthethreeskierswhojustcouldn’twipethesmiles

offtheirfacesandcompleted24lapsfor200km.

LarchHillsNordicSocietythanksallthosewhotookupthe challengetofindtheirownfinishline,volunteered,accompaniedtheskiersonsomeloops,groomedandregroomedthe courseallnightlong(!),servedfoodandcheeredeveryone on.TheHardDay’sNightwassomuchfunandthewordhas spreadaboutthisamazing,gottatryit,event.Registration willopeninthefallforthesecondannualHardDaysNight SkiChallenge,March8-9,2025.Lookfordetailsatskilarchhills.ca

New 2024 Prinoth Bison Nordic Snow Groomer on thewaytoLarchHills

ThemembersofLarchHillsN*ordicSociety(LHNS)willbe skiingwithjoythiscomingwinterseasonfollowingthefreshly laidtracksoftheirnew2024PrinothBisonsnowcat.MembersofLHNShavebeensavingforthenewpurchaseforover adecade-andrecentlyreceivedtheexcitingnewstheyarea successfulrecipientofa$250,000BCCapitalGamingGrant.

Suzy Beckner, President of LHNS says “with these funds and the fundraising efforts of the LHNS we are pleased to announcethatwehaveenoughtopurchaseourreplacement machine. The tracksetter replacement committee has been workinghardforthepasttwoyearsresearchingnewmachines. TheydecidedonthePrinothBisonmachinewhichhasnow beenordered.”

TheLHNStracksetterreplacementcommitteeselectedthe PrinothBisonsnowcatforitsperformanceandefficiency—it isalsobuiltinCanada.TheBisonwillcomewithaPower tillerandNordicLiner,whichguaranteescrosscountryski trailsthatmeetOlympicstandards.ThePowertillerisbuilt inGermany.Thetotalcostofthenewsnowcatandtilleris $546,903beforetaxes.

Thismachinemeetstheworld’shighestemissionstandards —EuromotStageV.Inadditiontodiesel,itcanalsorunon HVO,GTLorBTLwithoutanymodificationsneededtothe engine.ThismeansLHNScanstickwithstandarddieselor explorealternativefuelstohelpminimizeCO2yetfurther.

AnexhausttreatmentsystemwithSCRcatalyticconverter, oxidationcatalystanddieselparticulatefilterreducesemissions toaminimum.TheseupgradesmaketheBisonthecleanest snowgroomerinitsclass.

ThePowertillerwillhavetwotracktillerswithfourtrack settingplatesthatcanbeusedindependently,abletoadjust positionandsurfacepressuredependingontherequirements andconditionofthetrail.TheSkatingfinisherhasasmaller profilethananalpinetiller,whichproducesafiner,narrower corduroyfinish–idealforasmoothskatingglide.

The new snowcat is expected to arrive at the Larch Hills NordicCentrebyDecemberofthisyearandwillbeinoperation assoonasthereisenoughsnowonthetrails.

The Kal Tire SDP is a modern, state-of-the-art progression of skill development programs for children. This exciting program conforms to the CanadianSportforLife(CS4L)Modelandprovides a vertically integrated continuum of development opportunitiesforchildreninthefirstthreestagesof skierdevelopment.

The first level is the Bunnyrabbit Program, which is directed at children in the “Active Start” stage of development (children five years of age and younger). Program materials include an enrolment kit, a kidfriendly, age-appropriate booklet, and skill award stickers. It has been developed in parallel with the first level of the competency-based National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), which now provides coach training specific to the needs of this age group. Theobjectiveofthenewprogramistointroducecrosscountry skiing and the healthy lifestyle associated with it through organized activity and active play. In addition,theprogramisdesignedto:

SkillDevelopment Program (SDP)

• Helpchildrendevelopapositiveself-image.

• Befun.

• Providechildrenanopportunitytomakeskifriends.

• Developfundamentalmovementskills.

• Helpchildrendevelopanawarenessandappreciationofour naturalenvironment.

The Jackrabbit Program, which is directed at skiers in the “FUNdamentals” stage of development (children six to nine years),isthesecondleveloftheprogram.Ithasbeendeveloped inparallelwiththesecondlevelofthecompetency-basedNCCP, which provides coach training specific to the needs of skiers this age. Program materials include an enrolment kit, an ageappropriate 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,itisdesignedto:

• Helpchildrendevelopconfidence

• Befun.

•Providechildrenanopportunitytoskiandsocializewiththeir skifriends

• Buildoverallmotorskills.

• Helpchildrendevelopoutdoorwintersafetyskills.

TheTrackAttackProgram,whichisdirectedatskiersinthe “LearningtoTrain”stageofdevelopment(skiers10to12),is thethirdleveloftheprogram.Ithasbeendevelopedinparallel withthethirdleveloftheNCCPsystem.Programmaterials includeaprogram-specificenrolmentkitandcoaching materialsspecifictothisstageintheskierdevelopment progression.Theobjectiveisfortheparticipantstobecome technicallycompetentcross-countryskiers,andtoutilizethose skillstoexploreawiderangeofcross-countryskiactivities, frombackcountryexcursionstoSkiTournaments.Inaddition, itisdesignedto:

• Develop fitness through active play, games and other activities.

• Befun.

• Provideanopportunitytobepartofasport“team”.

• Developcompetenceincross-countryskiskills.

•Exposechildrentoavarietyof“adventure-based”crosscountry skiactivities.

Photo:L.Nemeth,AboutUs-LNFilms

Officials

Course Schedule

Date Course Location Contact Telephone

Oct 19

Level 1

Oct 26 Level 1

Nov 9 Level 1

Nov30-Dec1

Mar 8-9

Level 2

Level 2

Vernon Marcus Boyle (250) 558-3036

Fort St. John Eliza Stanford (250) 261-8927

Smithers Robbie Dunbar race@bvnordic.ca

Smithers Robbie Dunbar race@bvnordic.ca

Vernon Marcus Boyle (250) 558-3036

TheOfficialsDevelopmentProgramconsistsof fivestepsfromentrylevelthroughinternational level.Itincludestechnicaldelegate,event managementandcourseconductortraining aswellasstandardtrainingforofficials.

LEVEL1

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(massparticipation)competitions.

CoursefeeforNC/CCBCmembers:$85.00

Coursefeefornon-members:$160.00

LEVEL2

Prerequisites:Level1certificationandperformed atleastthreedifferentsecondaryofficialsduties.

Thisisa16hourcoursethatpreparesofficials foraleadershiproleonacompetitioncommittee forclub,provincial,andmostnationallevel races,including the Teck BC Cup Series, Teck Regional Cup Series, BCWinter Games and loppets. The course covers all official race formats, rules and regulations, rule interpretation,electronic timing,allaspectsof theresultssystemandvolunteermanagement.

CoursefeeforNC/CCBCmembers:$100.00

Coursefeefornon-members:$200.00

LEVEL3

Thisisa3dayface-to-facecoursewithan additionalonlinecomponent.Itisdesignedto prepareanofficialto:(1)effectivelystructure, staffandmanageaCompetitionCommitteeat provincialthroughnationallevelcompetitions,(2) performany‘major’officialroleattheNational Championshiplevel,(3)performtheroleofa provincialTechnicalDelegateforprovincialand nationalraces,and(4)haveagoodunderstanding ofNordiqCanada/FISrules.

ForupdatesonCrossCountryBC’sOfficialsCourse ScheduleandofficiatingresourcessuchastheNC/FIS CompetitionRules&RegulationsandNCOfficials Manualvisit:https://crosscountrybc.ca/competitions

Photo: Vanessa Garrison Photography
Photo: C. Hunchak, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

TeckBCCupSeries

TheTeckBCCupSeriesisthepremierrace seriesforcrosscountryskiinginBritish Columbia.Itisaprinciplecomponentof theathletedevelopmentmodelforhigh performancecrosscountryskiing,aswell asafamily-orientedeventthatencourages participationfromskiersofallagegroups andawiderangeofskilllevels.

Thereare three special features built into the Series: the BC Championship Club Trophy that recognizes the achievements of club teams,andthe BC Cup Series Overall Awards and College/University AggregateAwards that recognizeindividualperformances.

BCChampionshipClubTrophy:

TheTeckBCChampionshipsisathree-day event with an ‘interval start’ (Saturday) and ‘relay start’ (Sunday). Club skiers of all ages andskilllevelsparticipateinordertohelptheir clubachievepoints.Theclubthataccumulates the most points is the winner of the Club Trophy. Guidelines for this program are availablefromtheCrossCountryBCwebsite.

This is the mostexcitingcompetitive event of theseasonandagreatopportunitytointroduce youngskierstotheTeckBCCupSeries!

BCCupSeriesAggregateAwards:

All events in the series with the exception of the relays are used to accumulate points for theBCCupSeriesAggregateAwards.

College/UniversityAggregateAwards:

All events in the Series with the exception of the relays are used to accumulate points for theCollege/UniversityAggregateAwards.

Additional Series Information:

Resultsofnationallysanctionedraces(forage categories U14 through Senior) are included on the Canada Points Lists. All competitors in the U14 through Senior age category must have a Nordiq Canada Racing Licence or a Tier2EventLicenceinordertoparticipate.

2025TECKBCCUPSERIESSCHEDULE

Jan11-12

Feb15-16

Feb28-Mar2

TeckBCCup#1 Revelstoke Interval Start (FT); Mass Start (CT)

TeckBCCup#2 PrinceGeorge Individual Sprint (CT); Interval Start (FT)

TeckBCChampionships Kelowna Mass Start (FT); Interval Start (CT); Relays (FT)

Photo: C. Hunchak, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

Photo: Castlegar Nordic Ski Club

2028BCWinterGames

The BCGames Society hasannounced that Kamloops will host the 2028 BC Winter Games. The 2028 BC Winter Games will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the BC Games as the event returnstothefirsthostcommunity,Kamloops,whichhostedthe inauguralBCWinterGamesin1979. TheGameswerealsoheld atthislocationin2018.

This event is a developmental platform for many athletes who goontohigherlevelsofcompetitionsuchastheCanadaWinter Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. An average of 1200 athletes and 2500 volunteers are involved.

The cross country ski competitions will be hosted by the OverlanderSkiClub.

2027CanadaWinterGames

Inrelated news, the Canada GamesCouncilhas announced that the 2027 Canada Winter Games will be held in Quebec City, Quebec.

Canada'sLargestCrossCountrySkiClubs

1.CaledoniaNordicSkiClub(PrinceGeorge),BC 2154

2.WhitehorseCrossCountrySkiClub,YT 2058

3.KimberleyNordicClub,BC 1901

4.SovereignLakeNordicClub(Vernon),BC 1881

5.TelemarkNordicClub(Kelowna),BC 1594

6.KanataNordicSkiClub,ON 1509

7.NakkertokNordicSkiClub(Ottawa),ON 1412

8.FoothillsNordicSkiClub(Calgary),AB 1274

9.OverlanderSkiClub(Kamloops),BC 1201

10.RevelstokeNordicSkiClub,BC 1141

11.NelsonNordicSkiClub,BC 1133

12.BulkleyValleyCCSkiClub(Smithers),BC 1122

13.LarchHillsNordicSociety(SalmonArm),BC 1115

14.KawarthaNordicSkiClub,ON 993

15. BlackJackCrossCountrySkiClub(Rossland),BC 975

16.GoldenNordicSkiClub,BC 970

17.FernieNordicSociety,BC 907

18.NorthBayNordic,ON 788

19. WostaweaCrossCountrySkiClub(Fredericton),NB 768

20.CastlegarNordicSkiClub,BC 761

20.PorcupineSkiRunners(Timmons),ON 761

ABigTeam Effort!

BC was crowned the Divisional Champion at the 2024 National Championships. Nine different BC clubs contributed podium results and nine more clubs contributedtoBC’spointtotal. Abigthankyoutothe countless volunteers across the province for making thispossible!

BC clubs contributing podium results include the Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club (Rossland), Fernie Nordic Society, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club (North Vancouver), Kimberley Nordic Club,

CCBCBULLETINBOARD

Nelson Nordic Ski Club, Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club, Strathcona Nordic Ski Club (Courtenay), Telemark Nordic Club (Kelowna), and Williams LakeCrossCountrySkiClub.

Of note – this was the first time that an athlete from the Fernie Nordic Society has medaled at the National Championships, and the first time in more than forty years that an athlete from the Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club has medaled.

NatalieWilkieSolidifiesherPlaceasaPara NordicSuperstar

Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards

Fourmedals,includingtwogold,earnedWilkie BestFemaleAthleteawardforBeijing.

Canada’s youngest medallist at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, Natalie Wilkie was also its winningest with two gold, one silver, and onebronze.

Competing at her second Games at the age of 21, Wilkie captured gold in both the women’s standing long distance (15km) and sprint cross country races, silver in the middle distance (10km),andbronzeaspartofthe4×2.5kmmixed relay alongside Collin Cameron, Emily Young, andMarkArendz.

“It feels pretty special to be recognized for my performance in Beijing, which feels like so long ago, but also like it was yesterday,” said Wilkie on winning Best Female Athlete. “Probably my favourite part of my Games experience was the atmosphere of Team Canada. Everyone was so stoked and excited for each other. Whatever performance we had, it was a performance for Canada, and that really united everyone. It was reallycooltobeapartof.”

No longer a rising star, the now seven-time Paralympic medallist is firmly one of the best in thesport.

Natalie Wilkie is a member of the Larch Hills NordicSocietyinSalmonArm,BC.

Beijing 2022 Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards:

• BestTeamPerformance–WheelchairCurling

• BestMaleAthlete–BrianMcKeever

• BestFemaleAthlete–NatalieWilkie

The Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards recognize outstanding athlete and team performances at the Paralympic Games. For more informationvisitParalympic.ca/Sport-Awards.

Article: Canadian Paralympic Committee

Photo: K. Muller, Elkford Nordic Ski Club

FOR THE RECORD

PROVINCIALEVENTS

TECKBCCUPSERIES

Overall Series winners by category:

U20Men WesRobinson-Shaw FER

U20Women AnnaChatterton STR

U18Boys2

U18Boys1

U18Girls2

U18Girls1

U18Girls1

U16Boys2

U16Boys1

U16Girls2

U16Girls1

U14Boys2

U14Boys1

XavierWallace OV

GavinChatterton STR

LouisonDubief FER

KiaraPighin SOV

MadeleineWilkie LH

AndreasInkster HB

LucAustin BJ

AleahSmith NEL

AvafeiClark KIM

HamishWoodman REV

OscarMasse BJ

U14Girls2 AmeliaMooreSTR

U14Girls1

U12Boys2

U12Boys1

U12Girls2

U12Girls1

U10Boys2

U10Boys1

U10Girls2

U10Girls1

EmilyOlineck BJ

EthanRosenberger BV

RykerUlansky TEL

AnnikaHeale BJ

OctaviaMasse BJ

MylesRosenberger BV

HenryBollans LH

NorahVines HB

MarianaSmith STR

PNSSMen KadenBaum LH PNSSWomen LilyBrook LH

TECKBCCHAMPIONSHIPS

SalmonArm Club Championship Trophy: Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

TECKTRACKATTACKCHAMPIONSHIPS

Kelowna ClubAggregateAward: HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub

Interval Start:

Boys: JakeUlansky TEL

Girls: AnnikaHeale BJ

Individual Sprints:

Boys: JakeUlansky TEL

Girls: IslaWitso CAL

Relays:

Boys: TelemarkNordicClub Girls: BlackJackSkiClub

BCWINTERGAMES

Quesnel

Individual Sprints: 2009Boys:AdrianWickhamBV 2009GirlsAnnikaViplerHB 2010Boys:OliverSenichenkoHB

2010Girls:AdelieAlbertKIM

Interval Start:

2009Boys:DawsonAbrahamNEL

2009Girls:EllaFullerFER

2010Boys:ChasePighinSOV

2010Girls:AmeliaMooreSTR

NATIONALEVENTS

CANADIANCHAMPIONSHIPS

Gatineau, QC

1st SrWomen 10k F AmeliaWells

1stU18BoysSpFFinnRedman

1st U18Girls Sp F RubySerrouya

1st U20Men Sp F AidanHay

1st U18Boys 5km F EamonWilson

1st U18Girls 5km F RubySerrouya

1st U18Boys 7.5km F EamonWilson

1st U18Girls 7.5km F AnikaWallin

2nd U18Girls Sp F AnikaWallin

2nd U18Boys Sp F RaleighTarte

2nd U16Girls Sp F NadiaWallin

2nd U16Boys Sp F LucAustin

2nd U20WomenSp F BreaghBridge

2nd SrMen Sp F JulienLocke

2nd U16Boys 5km F AlexHeale

2nd U16Girls 5km F NadiaWallin

2nd U18Girls 5km F AnikaWallin

2nd U18Girls 7.5km F RubySerrouya

2nd U16Boys 7.5km F LucAustin

2nd U16Girls 7.5km F NadiaWallin

2nd PNStdMenSp F LoganCox

3rd PNStdMen5km F LoganCox

3rd U16Girls Sp F AleahSmith

3rd U16Girls 5km F EllaFuller

3rd SrMen 15km F JulienLocke

3rd U16Girls 7.5km F EllaFuller

3rd U18Boys 7.5km F RaleighTarte

3rd U20Men 10km F AdamHeale

4th U20Men Sp F DustinHay

4th U18Boys 5km F RaleighTarte

4th U16Girls 5km F AleahSmith

4th U18Girls 5km F LouisonDubief

4th SrWomen 15km F KolibriDrobish

4th U20Men 15km F AidanHay

4th U16Girls 7.5km F AlexHeale

4th U18Girls 7.5km F LouisonDubief

5th U18Boys Sp F XavierWallace

BIGGEST&BEST 2023-2024

• CCBCMembership–23,785 (NordiqCanada'slargestDivision)

• KalTireSkillDevelopment Program(SDP)enrolment–2729

• Clubwithlargestmembership: CaledoniaNordicSkiClub–2174 (NordiqCanada'slargestclub)

• ClubwithmostSDPparticipants: HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub–271

• Loppetwithmostparticipants: CoastOutdoorsP'ayakentsut–449

•Racewithmostparticipants: TeckBCChampionships-554

5th U16Boys 5km F LucAustin

5th SrWomen 15km F AmeliaWells

5th U20Women15km F BreaghBridge

5th U18Girls 7.5km F MayaAbraham

5th SrMen 10km F JulienLocke

5th U16Girls 7.5km F AleahSmith

5th U18Girls 7.5km F KiaraPighin

NORDIQCANADASELECTIONTRIALS

MtSteAnne,QC

1st U20Men Sp F RaleighTarte

2nd U20Women10km C AlexandraLuxmoore

2nd U20Men 10km C GarrettSiever

2nd U23Women10km C JasmineDrolet

2nd U20Men 20km F GarrettSiever

2nd U20Women20km F JasmineDrolet

3rd U20WomenSp F AlexandraLuxmoore

3rd U23WomenSp F AmeliaWells

4th U20Women20km F JasmineDrolet

4th U20Men 20km F EamonWilson

4th U23Women10km C AmeliaWells

4th U20Men 10km C EamonWilson

4th U20Men Sp F FinnRedman

INTERNATIONALEVENTS

FISWORLDJUNIORCHAMPIONSHIPS Planica,Slovenia 18thWomenSpFAlexandraLuxmoore 25thMenSpFRaleighTarte 26thMen20kmF RaleighTarte 30thWomen 20km F AlexandraLuxmoore 34thMenSpFFinnRedman

FISWORLDU23CHAMPIONSHIPS Planica,Slovenia 1stMixedRelayx4C/FJasmineDrolet 10thWomen10kmCJasmineDrolet 18thMen20kmFJoeDavies 18thWomen20kmFJasmineDrolet 19thMen10kmCJoeDavies 27thMen10kmCAmeliaWells 29thMen10kmCGabeGledhill 33rdWomenSpFJasmineDrolet

FISWORLDCUP Minneapolis,USA 16thMen10kmFJoeDavies

FISWORLDCUP Canmore,Canada 31stWomenSpCKatieWeaver 35thWomenSpFKatieWeaver

FISWORLDCUP Gallivare,Sweden 34thMen10kmFJoeDavies

NCAACHAMPIONSHIPS

SteamboatSprings,CO,USA 1stOpenWomen20kmCJasmineDrolet

FISPNWORLDCUPFINAL PrinceGeorge,Canada

2ndStdWomen5kmCNatalieWilkie 3rdStdWomenSpFNatalieWilkie

3rdStdWomen20kmCNatalieWilkie

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