Ski Cross Country 2024-25

A PUBLICATION OF CROSS COUNTRY BC

2024/25

THE BC GUIDE TO CROSS COUNTRY SKIING 2024-25

FEATURES

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First Tracks

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Paved Roller Ski Trails

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2025 Invictus Games

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A Snowy BC Winter Games in Historic Barkerville

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Good Post Training & Racing Habits

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CCBC Camp Programs

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PROGRAMS

Teck Skier Development Program

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Athletes at the Top

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Coaching Program

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Kal Tire Skill Development Program 40 Officials Program

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Teck BC Cup Series

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Bulletin Board

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REFERENCE CCBC Club Directory

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Safe Sport Update

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Competition Schedule

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For the Record

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Front Cover Photo: C. Hunchak, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

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SKI Cross Country

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

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

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

CCBC OFFICE 3111 32nd Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 2M2 Telephone: (250) 545-9600 E-mail: office@crosscountrybc.ca Website: www.crosscountrybc.ca

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Haig Glacier Camp, AB, BC Ski Team

first tracks Canadians Win First Ever Team Relay Gold Medal at 2024 World U23 Championships

– Alex Harvey, Lenny Valjas, Devon Kershaw and Knute Johnsgaard - teamed up to win the bronze in Ulricehamn, Sweden in 2017.

A new generation of Canadian cross-country skiers won the 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 relay cross country ski competition at a World Championship or an Olympic Winter Games.

The only other time a Canadian cross-country ski team won 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 earned bronze.

Derek Deuling (YK), Jasmine Drolet (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club, Rossland, BC), Max Hollman (ON), and Liliane Gagnon (QC) teamed up to complete the four fivekilometre legs of the relay in a time of 50:09.7. The French team finished behind the Canadians in second at 50:10.4.

In addition, Jasmine finished 10th in the 10 kilometre classic race. This was the BEST EVER individual result for a BC athlete at a World U23 Championships! Jasmine also has the best ever BC female result at a World Junior Championships, placing 8th in the 5 kilometre classic race in 2022.

Canada’s best previous team relay result was a silver medal in the 4x5 kilometre men’s team relay at the 2020 FIS World Junior Championships in Oberwiesenthal, Germany. The members of that team were Xavier McKeever (AB), Olivier Léveillé (QC), Tom Stephen (AB) and Rémi Drolet (Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club, Rossland, BC).

World Junior Championships – history of the top BC results - https://www.crosscountrybc.ca/world-jr-championships-bc

World U23 Championships - history of the top BC results - https:// www.crosscountrybc.ca/world-u23-championship-bc Above photo (left to right): Derek Deuling, Jasmine Drolet, Liliane Gagnon and Max Hollman.

Canada’s only men’s World Cup medal-winning relay squad Photo opposite: C. Manhard, CCBC

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Paved Roller Ski Trails

Photo: Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

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Photo: G. Castellan, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

January 25-26, 2025

Black Jack Ski Club of Rossland Welcomes Skiers to the 2025 Teck BC Track Attack Championships 8

Photo: C. Hunchak, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

2025 Invictus Games Cross County & Biathlon Events

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Nordic World Cup Finals hosted by the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club of Prince George, and should increase expertise and interest in adaptive sports.

This winter, the very first winter edition of the Invictus Games will be hosted in British Columbia and based in Vancouver and Whistler. Founded as a summer event, the first Invictus Games was hosted in 2014 as an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans. The Games use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation, and generate a wider understanding and respect of all those who serve their country. Much like an Olympics, it unites athletes from multiple countries and multiple sports, creating an exciting atmosphere and a sense of community among participants.

Jake Weaver (Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club) is serving as the Chief of Nordic Competitions, with assistance from Chelsea Little (Nordic Racers) as Chief Cross Country Official, Rob Schnider (Vancouver Island Biathlon Club) as Chief Biathlon Official, and Dirk Rohde (Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club) as Assistant Chief of Biathlon and Cross Country. Dozens of officials from clubs in the Sea to Sky region will be contributing their skills, many of whom gained international event experience when the Black Tusk Nordic Events Society hosted 2023 FIS World Junior and U23 Championships at Whistler Olympic Park.

Biathlon BC and Nordiq Canada are also supporting the event, with Nordiq Canada's Para Biathlon Coach, Menno Arendz, playing an important role in planning for the biathlon competitions.

This edition of the Invictus Games will feature for the first 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, and wheelchair rugby.

The cross-country skiing and biathlon competitions will be hosted at Whistler Olympic Park on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 and will be broadcast live.

Other key contributions from Cross Country BC include Chris Manhard leading administration of a waxing protocol to standardize all competitors’ skis. Maria Lundgren will coordinate forerunners so that some of the province’s racers get to experience a taste of a big-event atmosphere and to ensure that the course is in the best shape for the competitors.

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 competition distances and degree of difficulty, waxing and equipment protocols, and rules, not to mention creating an exciting event that leaves the competitors and spectators with positive memories.

The Invictus Games will be a great showcase of our province’s love of skiing and commitment to building cross country ski access and enthusiasm through a broad cross-section of the community. We hope you’ll come watch in person, or tune in!

For the BC nordic sports community and the athletic community more generally, the event builds on the recent 2024 World Para Biathlon Championships and Para

By Chelsea Little, Nordic Racers

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A Snowy BC Winter Games in Historic Barkerville

Photo: Cariboo Ski Touring Club

Photo: L. Bare, Cariboo Ski Touring Club

Photo: C. Chard, Barkerville Historic Town and Park

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Photo: N. Beaumont,CCBC

Photo: L. Bare, Cariboo Ski Touring Club

Photo: BC Games Society

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Photo: L. Bare, Cariboo Ski Touring Club

Good Post Training & Racing Habits

Photo: M. Lundgren, CCBC

After high intensity training or post racing, the muscle fuel glycogen (the storage form of carbohydrate) will be depleted and both protein synthesis and protein breakdown will be stimulated. In the absence of food, protein breakdown is greater than protein synthesis and glycogen re-synthesis will 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!

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 breakdown that occurs after training.

2) Repair: recondition the muscle – synthesize protein

Post Exercise Nutrition Is Critical To: •

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help keep immune system function high,

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improve exercise performance within the same day or on following training days.

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!

Protein eaten before, during or soon after exercise will cause a greater increase in muscle protein stimulation, repair and growth. Muscle protein synthesis seems to plateau at about 20–25g (0.3 g/kg body weight).

3) Rehydrate

1) Refuel: replenish glycogen To be able to train or race at your best day after day, glycogen MUST BE REPLENISHED after exercise. In a review of

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The purpose of rehydration is simple: restore the fluids (and electrolytes) lost in sweat. A dehydrated athlete is more prone to fatigue (especially when exercising in the heat)

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 colored urine? You are doing a good job.

Dark yellow and small amounts? You are probably dehydrated and need to drink more throughout the day and after exercise.

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Start drinking as soon as you wake up.

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Plan for a beverage at each meal and snack.

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Carry a water bottle and sip fluids throughout the day – refill as needed.

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

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In some conditions over-hydrating is not helpful. Work with your sport dietitian or physiologist to find out the right hydration level for you.

Photo: G. Castellan, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

A Few Other Nutrients Essential to Recovery: Sodium: Sodium losses will depend on sweat loss. However, after training or competition the sodium content of a recovery drink plus the sodium found in all follow up meals and snacks should be sufficient to replace any losses. If you know that you are a “salty sweater” plan on salting your food.

Antioxidants: Antioxidants are essential in minimizing the effects of the free oxygen radicals produced during exercise and to protect cell membranes and the immune system. High intensity training or competition may lead to a temporary increase in production of free radicals. There is no consistent 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 and Dana Lis, Sport Dietitians, Canadian Sport Centre Pacific October 2012

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Photo: G. Castellan, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

Teck Skier Development Program

Photo: Vanessa Garrison Photography

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

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There have been 6,563 participants in the Teck Regional Camp Program since its inception in 2012.

There have been 52,000+ participants in Teck-sponsored competitions since 2012.

Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD) has been and is a catalyst for change and improvement that helps 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 8 to 14 years of age, and combines developmental camps and races with a focus on regional activity that is both affordable and accessible. The program has been an unprecedented success, with a record number of young skiers participating in both camps and races.

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

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

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

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Teck Okanagan Cup Series club aggregate winner: Telemark Nordic Club (Kelowna)

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

Photo: G. Castellan, Hollyburn 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 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. ey motivate, promote friendships, in uence lifestyle choices and provide positive exposure to activities that encourage physical tness. For more information contact the CCBC Office at office@crosscountrybc.ca; (250) 545-9600.

Region: Coast Sept 13-15

Dec 13-15 Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp Mt Washington, BC Head Coach: Bertrand Hamoumraoui Contact: headcoach@strathconanordics.com

Teck Regional Snow Camp Smithers, BC Head Coach: Andrea Stapff Contact: andrea.stapff@gmail.com

Region: Kootenay

Oct 4-6

Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp Whistler, BC Head Coach: Jake Weaver Contact: weaverjake59@gmail.com

Sept 27-29

Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp Kimberley, BC Head Coach: Adam Elliot Contact: coach@kimberleynordic.org

Nov 30-Dec 1

Teck Regional Snow Camp Whistler, BC Head Coaches: Maria Lundgren; Nicholas Pigeon Contact: admiin@whistlernordics.com

Nov 30-Dec 1

Teck Regional Snow Camp Rossland, BC Head Coaches: George Grey; Adam Elliot Contact: TBD

Dec 27-29

Teck Regional Snow Camp Mt Washington, BC Head Coach: Bertrand Hamoumraoui Contact: headcoach@strathconanordics.com

Region: Okanagan Sept 13-15

Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp Revelstoke, BC Head Coach: Pauline Forren Contact: pforren@revelstokenordic.org

Nov 22-24

Teck Regional Snow Camp Vernon, BC Head Coach: Zach Hill Contact: adcoord@crosscountrybc.ca

Region: Northern BC Sept 27-29

Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp Prince George, BC Head Coach: Tuppy Hoehn Contact: darren.ditto@outlook.com

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Photo: C. Hunchak, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

Teck Regional Cup Series

e 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 office@crosscountrybc.ca; (250) 545-9600.

Teck Coast Cup Series Jan 18

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Agathe Bernard Contact: info@ominecaskiclub.ca

Teck Coast Cup # 1

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Whistler, BC Frederique Le Bihan Contact: adebamom@gmail.com

Teck Coast Cup #2 & #3 Mt. Washington, BC Nicole Muchowski Contact: races@strathconanordics.com

Teck Kootenay Cup Series

Teck Coast Cup #4 Whistler, BC Delores Franz Los Contact: dfflos@hotmail.com

Feb 8-9

Teck Kootenay Cup #1 & #2 Nelson, BC Karen Redfern Contact: karen@nelsonnordicski.ca

Mar 8-9

Teck Kootenay Cup #3 & #4 Rossland, BC Mike Heximer Contact: RaceSecretaryBJSC@gmail.com

Teck Northern Cup Series Feb 8-9

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Teck Northern Cup #5 Vanderhoof, BC Wanda Nemethy Contact: bwruntwo@telus.net

Teck Northern Cup #1 & #2 Smithers, BC Robbie Dunbar Contact: race@bvnordic.ca

Teck Okanagan Cup Series

Teck Northern Cup #3 100 Mile House, BC Gary Carlson Contact: carlsonglb@gmail.com Teck Northern Cup #4 Burns Lake, BC

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Teck Okanagan Cup #1 Salmon Arm, BC Alan Corbett Contact: askacorbett@hotmail.com

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Teck Okanagan Cup #2 Vernon, BC Shane Pearce Contact: svpearce@gmail.com

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CCBC CAMP PROGRAMS

BC Ski Team Camps BC Development Squad Camps BC Talent Squad Camps Teck Regional Camps (Kootenays, Okanagan, North, Coast, Vancouver Island) Camp Schedule: https://www.crosscountrybc.ca/camp-trip-schedule Photo: G. Castellan, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

Photo: G. Castellan, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

Photo: G. Castellan, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

Photo: G. Castellan, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

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Photo: M. Lundgren, CCBC

Photo: G. Castellan, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club Photo: N.Hahn, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

Photo: M. Lundgren, CCBC Photo: M. Jelen, Strathcona Nordic Ski Club

Photo: Kimberley Nordic Club

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Photo: G. Castellan, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

Sixteen BC Athletes Qualify for National Ski Team Programs (Olympic Stream)

ATHLETES AT THE TOP The National/International Scene

Remi Drolet Black Jack Ski Club, Rossland, BC Marielle Ackermann Kimberley Nordic Club, Kimberley, BC Jasmine Drolet Black Jack Ski Club, Rossland, BC Alexandra Luxmoore Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club, Revelstoke, BC Adam Heale Black Jack Ski Club, Rossland, BC Eamon Wilson Hollyburn CC Ski Club, Burnaby, BC Maeve Macleod Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club, Revelstoke, BC Amelia Wells Strathcona Nordic Ski Club, Victoria, BC Finn Redman Telemark Nordic Club, Kelowna, BC Garrett Siever Telemark Nordic Club, Kelowna, BC Julien Locke Black Jack Ski Club, Nelson, BC Katie Weaver Hollyburn CC Ski Club, North Vancouver, BC Marlie Molinaro Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club, Revelstoke, BC Quinn O’Shea Hollyburn CC Ski Club, Burnaby, BC Raleigh Tarte Kimberley Nordic Club, Kimberley, BC Ruby Serrouya Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club, Revelstoke, BC

Four BC Athletes Qualify for 2024-25 National Ski Team Programs (Paralympic Stream) Natalie Wilkie Larch Hills Nordic Society, Salmon Arm, BC Ethan Hess Nordic Racers, Pemberton, BC Leo Sammarelli Nordic Racers, Vancouver, BC Logan Cox Kimberley Nordic Club, Kimberley, BC

Photo: G. Williams

Highlights from the 2024 National Championships Provincial/Territorial Aggregate Ranking: British Columbia led with 3526 points; Quebec was second with 3361 points.

15 BC Athletes earned top-three year of birth aggregate titles: 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd

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Nadia Wallin (Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club) Ella Fuller (Fernie Nordic Society) Eamon Wilson (Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club) Ruby Serrouya (Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club) Kiara Pighin (Sovereign Lake Nordic Club) Adam Heale (Black Jack Ski Club) Andreas Inkster (Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club) Luc Austin (Black Jack Ski Club) Raleigh Tarte (Kimberley Nordic Club) Anika Wallin (Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club) Avafei Clark (Kimberley Nordic Club) Alex Heale (Black Jack Ski Club) Natalie Hoehn (Caledonia Nordic Ski Club) Finn Redman (Telemark Nordic Club) Lucas Gitt (Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club) Photo opposite: G. Williams ►

2024-25 BC SKI TEAM Adam Heale Black Jack Aidan Hay Hollyburn Aleah Smith Nelson Alexandra Luxmoore Revelstoke Amelia Wells Strathcona Andreas Inkster Hollyburn Anika Wallin Williams Lake Anna Segelken Hollyburn Axel Hostyn Sovereign Breagh Bridge Telemark Carly Ram Strathcona Chloe Shivers Sovereign Dustin Hay Hollyburn Eamon Wilson Hollyburn Ella Svenson Black Jack Finn Redman Telemark Fionna Woodman Revelstoke Fred Albrechtson Nickel Plate Garrett Siever Telemark Gavin Chatterton Strathcona Isabella Pighin Sovereign Jasmine Drolet Black Jack Kiara Pighin Sovereign Koby Clark Kimberley Louison Dubief Fernie Lucas Gitt Hollyburn Madelaine Galik Strathcona Madeleine Wilkie Larch Hills Maeve Macleod Revelstoke Marielle Ackermann Kimberley Mark Shapovalov Hollyburn Marlie Molinaro Revelstoke Maya Abraham Nelson Nadia Wallin Williams Lake Noah Wilson Hollyburn Raleigh Tarte Kimberley Rémi Drolet Black Jack Riley Hobbs Telemark Ruby Serrouya Revelstoke Ryan Goodwin Hollyburn Simon Heidt Sovereign Sophie Bertrand Hollyburn Tanner McConkey Caledonia Xavier Wallace Overlander

Jasmine Drolet, 2024 World U23 Championships Member of Canadian Gold Medal Relay Team

BC Winter Games, Main Street Barkerville

Photo: L. Bare Cariboo Ski Touring Club

COACHING PROGRAM

Photo: M. Jelen, Strathcona Nordic Ski Club

Photo: M. Lundgren, CCBC

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COACHING PROGRAM MANDATORY QUALIFICATION

on skill development to children nine to 12 years of age (the “Learning to Train” stage of development).

Standards for Cross Country Skiing

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 (year-round), roller-skiing and planning a practice. Prerequisite: Community Coach Workshop.

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.

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

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.

NCCP Intro to Community Coach Online Modules 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.

'Coach Initiation in Sport' Module 1 hour NC 'ICC' Module 6 hours

16.5 hours. The workshop fee for NC/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: Both L2T Workshops (Dryland/On-Snow) and L2T Coach Experience Form.

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 NC/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 (2) deliver a well-rounded sport program with an emphasis

17.5 hours / workshop. The fee for each workshop is $125.00 for members of NC/CCBC.

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COACHING PROGRAM

Cross Country BC Contact List

NATIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (NCCP)

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

NCCP COMMUNITY COACHING (CC) WORKSHOPS Nov 16-17 Nov 30-Dec 1 Nov 29-Dec 1 Nov 29-Dec 1 Nov 29-Dec 1 Dec 6-8 Dec 6-8 Dec 13-15 Dec 13-15 Dec 13-15 Dec 13-15 Jan 3-5 Jan 3-5 Jan 3-5 Jan 3-5 Jan 3-5 Jan 10-12 Jan 10-12

Whistler Whistler Golden Penticton Vernon Salmon Arm Kelowna Kimberley Williams Lake Nelson Prince George Burns Lake Courtenay Sunshine Coast Vanderhoof Smithers Quesnel 100 Mile House

Heidi Horlacher Kim McLeod Sanne van der Ros Jason Curran Deirdra Frank Suzy Beckner Chris Halldorson Daniel Childress Robin Dawes Tessa Francis John Bowes Amy Dash Chris Bowlby Bronwen Payerle Lena Miller Denise Kelly Peter van Leusden Gary Carlson

(778) 998-2517 (778) 235 2209 (250) 439-9879 (778) 233-6762 (250) 306-4211 (250) 253-1089 (250) 300-8919 (250) 432-5294 (778) 417-0166 (250) 551-9963 (250) 564-3809 (250) 691-1612 (250) 465-2674 (604) 886-9730 (250) 961-8847 (236) 471-6502 (250) 992-7206 (250) 395-2063

NCCP L2T (DRYLAND) WORKSHOPS Sept 27-29 Oct 4-6 Oct 18-20 Oct 18-20 Oct 26-27

Salmon Arm Kimberley Prince George Kelowna North Vancouver

Suzy Beckner Daniel Childrenn John Bowes Chris Halldorson Heidi Horlacher

(250) 253-1089 (250) 432-5294 (250) 564-3809 (250) 300-8919 (778) 998-2517

NCCP L2T (ON-SNOW) WORKSHOPS Nov 23-24 Dec 6-8 Dec 13-15 Dec 20-22 Jan 3-5 Jan 3-5

Whistler Kimberley Kelowna Prince George Sun Peaks Salmon Arm

Heidi Horlacher Daniel Childress Chris Halldorson John Bowes Ann Carter Suzy Beckner

(778) 998-2517 (250) 432-5294 (250) 300-8919 (250) 564-3809 (250) 392-9141 (250) 253-1089

NCCP T2T WORKSHOPS May 3-5 June 7-9 October 4-6 Nov 8-10 Nov 24-26 Dec 6-8

Dryland Dryland Dryland On-Snow On-Snow On-Snow

Whistler Whistler Whistler Vernon Whistler Smithers

N. Beaumont N. Beaumont N. Beaumont N. Beaumont N. Beaumont N. Beaumont

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

NCCP L2C WORKSHOPS June 6-9 Nov 21-24

Dryland On-Snow

Whistler Vernon

N. Beaumont N. Beaumont

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

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 Executive Director: Wannes Luppens (250) 545-9600 wannes@crosscountrybc.ca Partnership & Finance Coordinator: Jodi Romyn (250) 545-9600 office@crosscountrybc.ca Athlete Development Coordinator: Lindsey Olineck (250) 545-9600 adcoord@crosscountrybc.ca Program Coordinator: Nancy Beaumont (250) 545-9600 programs@crosscountrybc.ca Provincial Coach: Chris Manhard (604) 698-8512 headcoach@crosscountrybc.ca Assistant Provincial Coach: Maria Lundgren (604) 906-1081 coaching@crosscountrybc.ca

CCBC CLUB DIRECTORY

Who to Contact & Where to Ski in British Columbia

Cross Country BC 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

8.3 km groomed trails (classic), terrain suitable for recreational skiing 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 Club Facilities: Barrier Forks Trails 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: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Adult Skill Lessons; Jr Racing Club Facilities: Bear Mtn Nordic Ski Trails

26 km groomed trails Grooming: Bombardier Snowcat Cabin at trail head (1000 sf); 3 heated trail shelters/cabin Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club 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:

Bulkley Valley CC Ski Club Contact: Jennifer Chapman Smithers, BC; info@bvnordic.ca www.bvnordic.ca Programs: Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr Racing; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre

52 km groomed trails; 5 km lit trails; 10 km K-9 trails; ski playground 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: Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons; Masters Racing; 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 Club Facilities: 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

Black Jack Recreation Area

50 km groomed trails; 2.5 km lit trails; 4 km K-9 trails Grooming: 2 PistenBullys, 2 Ginzus Daylodge (400 sf); wax shelter; 2 warming cabins on trail system

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 Club Facilities: 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 Club Facilities: 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 Club Facilities: Boivin Creek Ski Trail 7km groomed trails; 2 shelters Grooming: Yamaha; snowmobile

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

33 km groomed trails; ski playground; 1 km K-9 trails Grooming: Bison X Snow Cat; Ginzu; snowmobiles Daylodge (2000 sf); heated washroons; outdoor waxing facilities; ski rentals Day use cabin (400 sf) on trails Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club Contact: Dirk Rohde North Vancouver, BC (604) 942-6410; www.hollyburnxc.ca info@hollyburnxc.ca Programs: SDP; Jr Racing: Adult Skill Lessons Kaslo Nordic Ski Club Contact: Sarah Heard Kaslo, BC; kaslonordic@gmail.com Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Kaslo Nordic Ski Club Trails

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 Fort Nelson, BC; (250) 774-6359 cbdolan@northwestel.net Club Facilities: Fort Nelson Community Forest & Golf Course

20 km groomed trails, 0.5 km lit trails; K-9 trails

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Grooming: 2 Alpine Twin Track Shelter at trail head

12.5 km groomed trails; 2.5 km K-9 trails; ski playground 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

Cross Country BC Club Directory 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 32 km groomed trails, 5 km K-9 trails; 5 km lit trails; ski playground Grooming: PB; snowmobiles; Ginzu Daylodge; 3 warming huts on trail system Manning Nordic Ski Club Contact: Jo Hughes Hope, BC (604) 668-5933 x 1339 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

Club Facilities: McKinney Trails 15 km groomed trails Grooming: Bombardier 301 Snowcat 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: Morice Mountain Cross Country Ski Trails 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: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Nechako Valley Sporting Association Trails 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 Snow Ph: 354-4292 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; ski playground; 1.6 km K-9 trails 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: Ski S’Kool, SDP, Jr Racing Program, Adult Skill lessons Club Facilities: Nickel Plate Ski Area 56 km groomed trails; ski playground; 3 km K-9 Trails Daylodge (4000 sf); 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 Burns Lake, BC; (250) 251-0760 info@ominecaskiclub.ca www.ominecaskiclub.ca Programs: SDP; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Omineca Ski Trails 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 Club Facilities: 99 Mile Ski Trails 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

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(250) 372-5514 www.overlanderskiclub.com Programs: Ski S’Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons Club Facilities: Stake Lake Cross Country Ski Trails 65 km groomed trails; 9.5 km lit trails; 5 km K-9 trails; varied terrain; ski playground Grooming: Prinoth Silver Bison; Bombardier MP; 2 Ginzu Daylodge (2900 sf); heated washrooms; 6 trail shelters

Phoenix Cross Country Ski Society 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 12 km groomed trails; Cabin (200 sf) 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; Snow Ph: 837-7303 www.revelstokenordic.org Programs: Ski S'Kool; SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adult Skill Lessons; Masters Club Facilities: Mt. Macpherson Ski Trails 30 km groomed trails; 6 km lit trails; ski playground; 5 km K-9 trails 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

Cross Country BC Club Directory Skmana Ski Club Contact: Bill MacPherson Chase, BC; (604) 626-3443 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 (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; Adult Skill Lessons 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 56 km groomed trails; terrain; 4 km lit trails; ski playground; 8 km K-9 trails 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

playground Grooming: snowmobile; Ginzu

playground; 3 km K-9 Trails; 3.4 km lit trails Daylodge (3000 sf); rental shop; concession; heated washrooms Grooming: PB 400; 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 Snow Ph: 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 Sun Peaks, 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

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

20 km groomed trails; 7 km K-9 trails 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: Lake Windermere Whiteway 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

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 Club Facilities: Telemark Ski Trails 50 km groomed trails; ski

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

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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 Provincial Park Ski Trails 15 km groomed trails; 5 km K-9 trails Daylodge (1500 sf); rentals; outhouse Grooming: Skandic SWT; Ginzu Warming cabin at trail head (200 sf) 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: Bull Mountain Cross Country Ski Trails 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 Cross Country BC is committed to advancing a respectful sport culture that delivers quality, inclusive, welcoming and safe sport experiences.

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 toward the appropriate resources to ensure 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 complete the following: • Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) Safe Sport Training • 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 Safe Sport training is a free 90-minute eLearning module in The Locker. Safe, inclusive sport environments help 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 the Rule of Two Training A safe 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 measures and increase your confidence and practices when faced with situations in which the Rule of Two may 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 inperson workshop. Find out more from viaSport at https://viasport.ca/courses/. Please reach out to Cross Country 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. A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document is under development and will be posted at this site when available.

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

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COMPETITION SCHEDULE Provincial, National & International Events DECEMBER 2024 Dec 6-8 Nordiq Cup (COC) Vernon Marcus Boyle (250) 307-3263 marcus.projeny@gmail.com Dec 14-15

Alberta Cup #1 & 2 Canmore, AB Matt DeCarufel (403) 688-2314 mattd@canmorenordic.com

JANUARY 2025 Jan 3-5 Nordiq Canada Selection Trials/ Nordiq Cup (COC) Thunder Bay, ON Stephanie Marler (807) 474-6126 xcski.lsna.compsec@gmail.com Jan 11-12

Teck BC Cup #1 Teck BC Cup Series BC College/University Series

Jan 25-26

Jan 25-26

Feb 8-9 Teck Northern Cup #1 & 2

Jan 31 Western Canadian -Feb 2 Championships Kimberley Frank Ackermann (250) 427-0644 kncracesecretary@gmail.com

Feb 2

Teck Coast Cup Series

Jan 19 Troll Loppet Castlegar Simon Cretien (250) 505-9071 cnsc.office@gmail.com

Nipika/Panorama/Toby Creek Loppet Invermere Quentin Randall gm@tobycreeknordic.ca

(250) 463-4631 askacorbett@hotmail.com Teck Kootenay Cup Series

Nelson Karen Redfern (250) 354-4299 karen@nelsonnordicski.ca Teck Northern Cup Series

Smithers Robbie Dunbar race@bvnordic.ca Feb 8-9 Teck Coast Cup #2 & 3 Teck Coast Cup Series

Mt Washington Nicole Muchowski races@strathconanordics.com

FEBRUARY 2025

Jan 18 Teck Coast Cup #1 Whistler Frederique Le Bihan (778) 886-9117 adebamom@gmail.com

Feb 8-9 Teck Kootenay Cup #1 & 2

Jan 25 Cascade Cup Manning Park Jo Hughes (604) 668-5922 jo@manningpark.com

Revelstoke Feb 2 Mike Thomas (250) 814-4583 competition@revelstokenordic.org Jan 18 Reino Keski Salmi Loppet Salmon Arm Brad Calkins reino@skilarchhills.ca

Teck BC Track Attack Championships Rossland Linda Merlo (250) 362-7164 RaceSecretaryBJSC @gmail.com

Overlander Loppet Kamloops Klaus Mey (250) 318-1712 klausmey5@gmail.com Spud Valley Loppet Pemberton Delores Franz Los (604) 894-6189 dfflos@hotmail.com

Feb 3-9 FIS World Junior/U23 Championships Bergamo-Schilpario, Italy https://www.crosscountrybc.ca/ competition-schedule Feb 8

Teck Okanagan Cup #1 Teck Okanagan Cup Series

Salmon Arm Alan Corbett

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Feb 8-9 Huckleberry Loppet Golden Jeff Dolinsky (250) 344-0018 race@goldennordicclub.ca Feb 10-11

Invictus Games Whistler https://invictusgames2025.ca/

Feb 15-16

Teck BC Cup #2 Teck BC Cup Series BC College/University Series

Prince George Mike Duck (250) 565-1898 mikeduck15@hotmail.com Feb 16 Phoenix Nordic Loppet Grand Forks Tristan Sjoden (250) 528-0115 tristansjoden@ monasheefurniture.com Feb 16 Morningstar Loppet Whistler Michaela Pacakova (604) 698-9656 misa.pacakova@gmail.com

COMPETITION SCHEDULE Feb 22 Teck Northern Cup #3 Teck Northern Cup Series

100 Mile House Gary Carlson (250) 395-2063 carlsonglb@gmail.com Feb 22 Coast Outdoors P’ayak Whistler Sherryl Yeager (778) 887-7669 sherryl@callaghanxcski.ca

BC College/University Series

Kelowna Mike Edwards (250) 707-5925 mike.edwards@ telemarknordic.com

MARCH 2025 Mar 8

Vanderhoof Wanda Nemethy (250) 524-0550 bwruntwo@telus.net

Teck Okanagan Cup Series

Mar 8

Feb 23 Teck Northern Cup #4 Teck Northern Cup Series

Burns Lake Agathe Bernard (250) 251-4305 info@ominecaskiclub.ca

Teck Northern Cup #5 Teck Northern Cup Series

Feb 22 Teck Okanagan Cup #2 Vernon Shane Pearce (250) 550-5278 svpearce@gmail.com

Kelowna Apple Loppet Kelowna Mike Edwards (250) 707-5925 mike.edwards@ telemarknordic.com

Mar 8-9 Teck Kootenay Cup #3 & 4 Teck Kootenay Cup Series

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

Feb 23 Whiskey Jack Loppet Fort St John Eliza Stanford Whiskeyjacknsc@gmail.com Feb 23 Sunshine Coast Loppet Gibsons Simon Reznick Simon.reznick@gmail.com Feb 25 FIS World Championships -Mar 9 Trondheim, Norway https://trondheim2025.no/en/

Photo: K. Bergman, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

Delores Franz Los (604) 894-6189 dfflos@hotmail.com

Feb 28 Teck BC Championships –Mar 2 BC Cup Series

Mar 9

Mar 9

Al Fisher Loppet Rossland Adele Pratt (250) 362-7164 RaceSecretaryBJSC@gmail.com Teck Coast Cup #4 Teck Coast Cup Series

Whistler

Mar 15 Wetzin’kwa Loppet Smithers Robbie Dunbar race@bvnordic.ca Mar 15 Nickel Plate Loppet Penticton Rick Watson (250) 295-5757 info@nickelplatenordic.org Mar 16 Omineca Loppet Burns Lake Agathe Bernard (250) 251-4305 info@ominecaskiclub.ca Mar 17-23

National Championships (COC) Canmore, AB Matt DeCarufel Program Director (403) 688-2314 mattd@canmorenordic.com

Mar 22 Vancouver Island Loppet Mt Washington Nicole Muchowski races@strathconanordics.com

APRIL 2025 Apr 5-6 Sovereign2Silver Star Ski Marathon Vernon Marcus Boyle (250) 307-3263 marcus.projeny@gmail.com

off their faces and completed 24 laps for 200km.

24 hour Hard Days Night Ski Challenge

Larch Hills Nordic Society thanks all those who took up the challenge to find their own finish line, volunteered, accompanied the skiers on some loops, groomed and regroomed the course all night long (!), served food and cheered everyone on. The Hard Day’s Night was so much fun and the word has spread about this amazing, gotta try it, event. Registration will open in the fall for the second annual Hard Days Night Ski Challenge, March 8-9, 2025. Look for details at skilarchhills.ca

On a fine morning in the spring of 2023, Abbi May, well known on the cross country race circuit, put in her ear buds, pressed play on a podcast, and took the dog for a walk. Skiing was done for the season - but what if it wasn’t?

Press the fast forward button 10 months to March 16 - 17, 2024 and she found herself skiing through a bluebird March day and an entire spectacular starry night. You just never know when a story is going to inspire you!

New 2024 Prinoth Bison Nordic Snow Groomer on the way to Larch Hills

May had heard of Backyard Ultra running events, and Salmon Arm has even hosted one for the past two years, but her achilles ached just thinking about running for more than a few hours.

The podcast however, was describing a ski mountaineering event using the Backyard format of one lap per hour. Skin up.

Ski down. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. While that sounded similarly gruelling, it sparked a thought. “How about a Backyard format cross country ski event at Larch Hills?”

The members of Larch Hills N*ordic Society (LHNS) will be skiing with joy this coming winter season following the freshly laid tracks of their new 2024 Prinoth Bison snow cat. Members of LHNS have been saving for the new purchase for over a decade - and recently received the exciting news they are a successful recipient of a $250,000 BC Capital Gaming Grant.

Suzy Beckner, President of LHNS says “with these funds and the fundraising efforts of the LHNS we are pleased to announce that we have enough to purchase our replacement machine. The tracksetter replacement committee has been working hard for the past two years researching new machines.

They decided on the Prinoth Bison machine which has now been ordered.”

After mulling around some ideas and getting feedback from a group of her most endurance minded friends, that they thought it sounded FUN - and were keen to sign up - and were also willing to help organize as long as they could participate; a new ski challenge was in the works.

Rather than grinding participants into oblivion in a last person standing competitive version which can go on for days and days, 24 hours sounded like a sufficiently long challenge.

The running events have laps of just over 4 miles or 6.7km such that 24 lap equals 100 miles or 160km. Skiers are faster than runners, so it was decided laps of 8.35km over 24 hours would equal 200km. Depending on conditions, that sounded reasonable to complete in an hour with some minutes to spare for eating, drinking, changing socks or equipment and taking care of bodily functions.

The LHNS tracksetter replacement committee selected the Prinoth Bison snowcat for its performance and efficiency— it is also built in Canada. The Bison will come with a Power tiller and Nordic Liner, which guarantees cross country ski trails that meet Olympic standards. The Power tiller is built in Germany. The total cost of the new snowcat and tiller is $546,903 before taxes.

This machine meets the world’s highest emission standards — Euromot Stage V. In addition to diesel, it can also run on HVO, GTL or BTL without any modifications needed to the engine. This means LHNS can stick with standard diesel or explore alternative fuels to help minimize CO2 yet further.

Next the loop had to be found. Larch Hills, as suggested by the name, is not known for flat trails. But there are some magical lighted trails in the central area with a couple of adjacent unlit trails across the flat bogs. After several iterations of measuring this plus that, or that plus this, and 8.4 km loop was found. To avert monotony, skiing every other loop in the alternate the direction was included in the rules, and skiers could skate, classic or do a bit of both. Now with a plan, a committee, and a name – Hard Day’s Night Ski Challenge – the snow just needed to stick around to the middle of March. Fingers and toes were crossed!

An exhaust treatment system with SCR catalytic converter, oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filter reduces emissions to a minimum. These upgrades make the Bison the cleanest snow groomer in its class.

The Power tiller will have two track tillers with four track setting plates that can be used independently, able to adjust position and surface pressure depending on the requirements and condition of the trail. The Skating finisher has a smaller profile than an alpine tiller, which produces a finer, narrower corduroy finish – ideal for a smooth skating glide.

Perhaps worry about conditions and conflict with Nationals kept the numbers low for the inaugural event, but those who came out were blessed with the best conditions imaginable.

Fast corn snow, sunshine all day, a warm and clear night. It was spring skiing at its short sleeves, no toque required, you better be wearing sunscreen finest!

The new snowcat is expected to arrive at the Larch Hills Nordic Centre by December of this year and will be in operation as soon as there is enough snow on the trails.

Most participants doubled their previous longest ever skis whether that meant completing 6 laps for 50km, 12 hours for 100km, or the three skiers who just couldn’t wipe the smiles

By Larch Hills Nordic Society

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Photo: M. Swannie Jacob, Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

Skill Development Program (SDP) •

Help children develop a positive self-image.

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Be fun.

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Provide children an opportunity to make ski friends.

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Develop fundamental movement skills.

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

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 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, it is designed to:

Photo: L. Nemeth, AboutUs - LNFilms

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

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

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Help children develop confidence.

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Be fun.

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

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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Be fun.

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

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Develop competence in cross-country ski skills.

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

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Officials The Officials Development 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.

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

Photo: C. Hunchak, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

LEVEL 2

Course Schedule Date

Course

Oct 19

Prerequisites: Level 1 certification and performed at least three different secondary officials duties.

Location

Contact

Telephone

Level 1

Vernon

Marcus Boyle

(250) 558-3036

Oct 26

Level 1

Fort St. John

Eliza Stanford

(250) 261-8927

Nov 9

Level 1

Smithers

Robbie Dunbar

race@bvnordic.ca

Nov 30-Dec 1 Level 2

Smithers

Robbie Dunbar

race@bvnordic.ca

Mar 8-9

Vernon

Marcus Boyle

(250) 558-3036

Level 2

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

Course fee for NC/CCBC members: $100.00 Course fee for non-members: $200.00 LEVEL 3

This is a 3 day face-to-face course with an additional online component. 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 Nordiq Canada/FIS rules.

For updates on Cross Country BC’s Officials Course Schedule and officiating resources such as the NC/FIS Competition Rules & Regulations and NC Officials Manual visit: https://crosscountrybc.ca/competitions Photo: Vanessa Garrison Photography

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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 recognizes the achievements of club teams, and the BC Cup Series Overall Awards and College/University Aggregate Awards that recognize individual performances.

BC Championship Club Trophy: The Teck BC Championships is a three-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:

Photo: C. Hunchak, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

2025 TECK BC CUP SERIES SCHEDULE

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

Jan 11-12

Teck BC Cup #1

Revelstoke

Additional Series Information:

Feb 15-16

Teck BC Cup #2

Prince George

Results of nationally sanctioned races (for age 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 Tier 2 Event Licence in order to participate.

Interval Start (FT); Mass Start (CT)

Individual Sprint (CT); Interval Start (FT)

Feb 28-Mar 2

Teck BC Championships Kelowna Mass Start (FT); Interval Start (CT); Relays (FT)

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Canada's Largest Cross Country Ski Clubs 1. Caledonia Nordic Ski Club (Prince George), BC

2154

2. Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club, YT

2058

3. Kimberley Nordic Club, BC

1901

4. Sovereign Lake Nordic Club (Vernon), BC

1881

5. Telemark Nordic Club (Kelowna), BC

1594

6. Kanata Nordic Ski Club, ON

1509

7. Nakkertok Nordic Ski Club (Ottawa), ON

1412

8. Foothills Nordic Ski Club (Calgary), AB

1274

9. Overlander Ski Club (Kamloops), BC

1201

10. Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club, BC

1141

11. Nelson Nordic Ski Club, BC

1133

12. Bulkley Valley CC Ski Club (Smithers), BC

1122

13. Larch Hills Nordic Society (Salmon Arm), BC

1115

14. Kawartha Nordic Ski Club, ON

993

15. Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club (Rossland), BC

975

16. Golden Nordic Ski Club, BC

970

2028 BC Winter Games

17. Fernie Nordic Society, BC

907

The BC Games Society has announced 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 returns to the first host community, Kamloops, which hosted the inaugural BC Winter Games in 1979. The Games were also held at this location in 2018.

18. North Bay Nordic, ON

788

This event is a developmental platform for many athletes who go on to higher levels of competition such as the Canada Winter Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. An average of 1200 athletes and 2500 volunteers are involved.

A Big Team Effort!

Photo: Castlegar Nordic Ski Club

The cross country ski competitions will be hosted by the Overlander Ski Club.

2027 Canada Winter Games In related news, the Canada Games Council has announced that the 2027 Canada Winter Games will be held in Quebec City, Quebec.

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19. Wostawea Cross Country Ski Club (Fredericton), NB 768 20. Castlegar Nordic Ski Club, BC

761

20. Porcupine Ski Runners (Timmons), ON

761

BC was crowned the Divisional Champion at the 2024 National Championships. Nine different BC clubs contributed podium results and nine more clubs contributed to BC’s point total. A big thank you to the countless volunteers across the province for making this possible!

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,

CCBC BULLETIN BOARD Nelson Nordic Ski Club, Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club, Strathcona Nordic Ski Club (Courtenay), Telemark Nordic Club (Kelowna), and Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club.

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.

Natalie Wilkie Solidifies her Place as a Para Nordic Superstar Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards Four medals, including two gold, earned Wilkie Best Female Athlete award for Beijing.

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

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), and bronze as part of the 4×2.5km mixed relay alongside Collin Cameron, Emily Young, and Mark Arendz.

Photo: K. Muller, Elkford Nordic Ski Club

Beijing 2022 Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards: •

Best Team Performance – Wheelchair Curling

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Best Male Athlete – Brian McKeever

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Best Female Athlete – Natalie Wilkie

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

Article: Canadian Paralympic Committee

“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 really cool to be a part of.”

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

Natalie Wilkie is a member of the Larch Hills Nordic Society in Salmon Arm, BC.

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FOR THE RECORD NATIONAL EVENTS

PROVINCIAL EVENTS TECK BC CUP SERIES Overall Series winners by category: U20 Men U20 Women U18 Boys 2 U18 Boys 1 U18 Girls 2 U18 Girls 1 U18 Girls 1 U16 Boys 2 U16 Boys 1 U16 Girls 2 U16 Girls 1 U14 Boys 2 U14 Boys 1 U14 Girls 2 U14 Girls 1 U12 Boys 2 U12 Boys 1 U12 Girls 2 U12 Girls 1 U10 Boys 2 U10 Boys 1 U10 Girls 2 U10 Girls 1 PN SS Men PN SS Women

CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Gatineau, QC

Wes Robinson-Shaw FER Anna Chatterton STR Xavier Wallace OV Gavin Chatterton STR Louison Dubief FER Kiara Pighin SOV Madeleine Wilkie LH Andreas Inkster HB Luc Austin BJ Aleah Smith NEL Avafei Clark KIM Hamish Woodman REV Oscar Masse BJ Amelia Moore STR Emily Olineck BJ Ethan Rosenberger BV Ryker Ulansky TEL Annika Heale BJ Octavia Masse BJ Myles Rosenberger BV Henry Bollans LH Norah Vines HB Mariana Smith STR Kaden Baum LH Lily Brook LH

1st Sr Women 10k 1st U18 Boys Sp 1st U18 Girls Sp 1st U20 Men Sp 1st U18 Boys 5km 1st U18 Girls 5km 1st U18 Boys 7.5km 1st U18 Girls 7.5km 2nd U18 Girls Sp 2nd U18 Boys Sp 2nd U16 Girls Sp 2nd U16 Boys Sp 2nd U20 Women Sp 2nd Sr Men Sp 2nd U16 Boys 5km 2nd U16 Girls 5km 2nd U18 Girls 5km 2nd U18 Girls 7.5km 2nd U16 Boys 7.5km 2nd U16 Girls 7.5km 2nd PN Std Men Sp 3rd PN Std Men 5km 3rd U16 Girls Sp 3rd U16 Girls 5km 3rd Sr Men 15km 3rd U16 Girls 7.5km TECK BC CHAMPIONSHIPS 3rd U18 Boys 7.5km Salmon Arm 3rd U20 Men 10km Club Championship Trophy: 4th U20 Men Sp Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club 4th U18 Boys 5km 4th U16 Girls 5km TECK TRACK ATTACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 4th U18 Girls 5km Kelowna 4th Sr Women 15km 4th U20 Men 15km Club Aggregate Award: 4th U16 Girls 7.5km Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club 4th U18 Girls 7.5km Interval Start: 5th U18 Boys Sp Boys: Jake Ulansky TEL Girls: Annika Heale BJ Individual Sprints: Boys: Jake Ulansky Girls: Isla Witso

TEL CAL

Relays: Boys: Telemark Nordic Club Girls: Black Jack Ski Club

F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F

Amelia Wells Finn Redman Ruby Serrouya Aidan Hay Eamon Wilson Ruby Serrouya Eamon Wilson Anika Wallin Anika Wallin Raleigh Tarte Nadia Wallin Luc Austin Breagh Bridge Julien Locke Alex Heale Nadia Wallin Anika Wallin Ruby Serrouya Luc Austin Nadia Wallin Logan Cox Logan Cox Aleah Smith Ella Fuller Julien Locke Ella Fuller Raleigh Tarte Adam Heale Dustin Hay Raleigh Tarte Aleah Smith Louison Dubief Kolibri Drobish Aidan Hay Alex Heale Louison Dubief Xavier Wallace

BIGGEST & BEST •

BC WINTER GAMES

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Quesnel

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Individual Sprints: Adrian Wickham Annika Vipler Oliver Senich enko Adelie Albert

BV HB HB KIM

Dawson Abraham Ella Fuller Chase Pighin Amelia Moore

NEL FER SOV STR

CCBC Membership – 23,785 Kal Tire Skill Development Program (SDP) enrolment – 2729 Club with largest membership: Caledonia Nordic Ski Club – 2174 (Nordiq Canada's largest club)

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Interval Start: 2009 Boys: 2009 Girls: 2010 Boys: 2010 Girls:

U16 Boys 5km Sr Women 15km U20 Women 15km U18 Girls 7.5km Sr Men 10km U16 Girls 7.5km U18 Girls 7.5km

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Club with most SDP participants: Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club – 271 Loppet with most participants: Coast Outdoors P'ayakentsut – 449 Race with most participants: Teck BC Championships - 554

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F F F F F F F

Luc Austin Amelia Wells Breagh Bridge Maya Abraham Julien Locke Aleah Smith Kiara Pighin

NORDIQ CANADA SELECTION TRIALS Mt Ste Anne, QC 1st U20 Men Sp F Raleigh Tarte 2nd U20 Women 10km C Alexandra Luxmoore 2nd U20 Men 10km C Garrett Siever 2nd U23 Women 10km C Jasmine Drolet 2nd U20 Men 20km F Garrett Siever 2nd U20 Women 20km F Jasmine Drolet 3rd U20 Women Sp F Alexandra Luxmoore 3rd U23 Women Sp F Amelia Wells 4th U20 Women 20km F Jasmine Drolet 4th U20 Men 20km F Eamon Wilson 4th U23 Women 10km C Amelia Wells 4th U20 Men 10km C Eamon Wilson 4th U20 Men Sp F Finn Redman

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS FIS WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Planica, Slovenia

18th Women 25th Men 26th Men 30th Women 34th Men

Sp F Sp F 20km F 20km F Sp F

Alexandra Luxmoore Raleigh Tarte Raleigh Tarte Alexandra Luxmoore Finn Redman

FIS WORLD U23 CHAMPIONSHIPS Planica, Slovenia

1st Mixed Relay x 4 10th Women 10km 18th Men 20km 18th Women 20km 19th Men 10km 27th Men 10km 29th Men 10km 33rd Women Sp

C/F Jasmine Drolet C Jasmine Drolet F Joe Davies F Jasmine Drolet C Joe Davies C Amelia Wells C Gabe Gledhill F Jasmine Drolet

16th Men

FIS WORLD CUP Minneapolis, USA 10km F Joe Davies

31st Women 35th Women

FIS WORLD CUP Canmore, Canada Sp C Katie Weaver Sp F Katie Weaver

34th Men

FIS WORLD CUP Gallivare, Sweden 10km F Joe Davies

2023-2024 (Nordiq Canada's largest Division)

2009 Boys: 2009 Girls 2010 Boys: 2010 Girls:

5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Steamboat Springs, CO, USA

1st Open Women 20km

C

Jasmine Drolet

FIS PN WORLD CUP FINAL Prince George, Canada

2nd Std Women 5km 3rd Std Women Sp 3rd Std Women 20km

C F C

Natalie Wilkie Natalie Wilkie Natalie Wilkie