SKICrossCountry
isapublicationofCrossCountryBC, theprovincialsportorganizationfor crosscountryskiinginBritishColumbia.
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CrossCountryBC MissionStatement
Todevelopandmaintain supportstructuresforthedeliveryof crosscountryskiprograms(recreational throughtocompetitive)toabroad crosssectionofthecommunity.
Toachieveinternational competitiveexcellencebythe establishmentandmaintenanceof programsandactivitiesthatsupportan integratedathletedevelopmentsystem uptotheNationalSkiTeamlevel.
CCBCOFFICE
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Telephone:(250)545-9600
E-mail:office@crosscountrybc.ca
Website:www.crosscountrybc.ca SKICrossCountry2025
Photo:BlackJackSkiClub
Teck Regional Camp (Kootenays), Black Jack Ski Club
firsttracks
The first recorded cross country skiing in BC was at Revelstoke.OleSandbergiscreditedwithintroducingskiing tothisprovincewhenheused‘NorwegianSnowshoes’(skis) for his prospecting activities atAlbert Canyon in 1887. He used his home-made skis to climb up to his mine and then makethedescentbackdowntotherailroad.
Sandberg and other Scandinavian immigrants brought skiingtothecommunitybothasasportandaspartoftheir work.OleWesterberg,forone,usedskistodelivermail80 kilometers north of Revelstoke, a job he kept for 35 years. Along his mail route he also delivered supplies, ran a trap line,andhadadventureswithgrizzlybearsandthinice.
TravelbymeansofskisquicklycaughtoninRevelstoke, acommunitywithoneofthehighestannualsnowfallsin theworld.RevelstokemerchantF.B.Wellswasthefirstto retailskisandalsohelpedestablishedtheRevelstokeSki Club(RSC)in1891(theoldestcontinuallyoperatingski clubinCanada).Duringthisearlyperiodclubsandevents encompassedtwoskidisciplines–CrossCountryandSki Jumping.
TheRSCfirstorganizedcrosscountryracesandskijumping eventsonMountRevelstokein1915,attractinginternational competitors for the next six decades. In the years prior to the opening of the Trans Canada Highway in 1962, winter accesstoRevelstokewasbytrainonly.Tohelpaccommodate the influx of thousands of visitors to Revelstoke during competitions, extra passenger railcars were left on a siding duringthecompetitionasaplaceforvisitorstosleep.
In 1929 all four BC ski clubs registered with the Canadian Amateur SkiAssociation united to form a Western Branch ofthatorganization.TheBCclubswereRSC,OminecaSki Club(BurnsLake),HollyburnPacificSkiClub(Vancouver) and Grouse Mountain Ski Club (Vancouver). At that time there were reported to be 12 ski clubs in all of western Canada. The Western Branch was the forerunner of Cross CountryBC,CrossCountryAlberta,etc.
In1931theRSChostedthefirstevernationalcrosscountryski championshipstobeheldinBC.Thereweretwodisciplines atthisevent:CrossCountryandSkiJumping.
In1989thecrosscountrymembership,whichwasthen operatingasaseparatecommitteewithinthemulti-disciplined RSC(whichbythattimeincludedAlpineSkiing),separated fromtheparentclubandestablishedthe Revelstoke Nordic
SkiClub.ThismoveeventuallyresultedintheRevelstoke NordicSkiClubestablishingitsownfacility,theMt. MacphersonSkiTrails.Thatfirstseason,1988-89,theclub had26registeredmembers.Bylastseasonithadgrownto 1161members.
Mostimpresively,overthepastdecadetheclubhasbrought home25nationalchampionshipmedalsearnedinindividual able-bodiedcompetitions,andfourearnedinparacompetitions.
Sources:
AHistoryofCrossCountrySkiinginBritishColumbia-https:// www.crosscountrybc.ca/sites/default/files/documents/A%20 History%20of%20BC%20v4.pdf
ABriefHistoryofSkiinginRevelstoke,MichaelMorris–https://www.revelstokenordic.org/history-of-skiing/
Excerpt,1928-29CanadianSkiAnnual-http://www.crosscountrybc. ca/sites/default/files/documents/Pioneer%20Days%20of%20 Skiing.pdf.
Children,LTAD&Competition
Optimalcompetitioncalendar planningiscriticalforall stages of athlete development. At certain stages the development of physical capacities takes precedence over competition, and at other stages the ability to compete becomes the focus. Competition schedules should therefore be selected based on theindividualathletes’developmentalneeds.
A long-term athlete development plan means a system of training and competition that is optimized for the abilities of athletes during the various developmental stages. The followingfactorsshouldbeconsideredwhenplanning:
●An insufficient number of competitions (inappropriate training-to-competition ratio) during the early stages of athlete development will result in a lack of sport skills to buildoninlaterstages.
● Optimal training-to-competition ratios should be the objective for all stages of athlete development. For example,therecommendednumberofracesperseasonfor thefollowingagegroupsare:
sixtoeightforgirls8-11andboys9-12yearsofage,and
eighttotwelveforgirls11-13andboys12-14yearsofage.
● The length and level of the competitive season should be aligned with the changing needs of the developing athlete intheLongTermAthleteDevelopmentprogression(http:// www.crosscountrybc.ca/long-term-athlete-development).
●Competitions are one of an athlete’s most important developmenttools.
● The appropriate level of competition, which is critical to the technical, tactical and mental development of the athleteatallstages.
Thedistance.
The format (i.e. mass start, relay, team sprint, interval start,pursuit,individualsprint).
Theabilityandfitnessoftheskier.
Thedifficultyofterrain(courseprofile).
Theelevation(altitude)oftheracesite.
● AttheendoftheL2Tstagegirlscanbegintodeveloptheir
Photos on page 6: K. Bergman, Bergman Photography
● maximal oxygen consumption rate (VO2max) through racing, as they are entering a Window of OptimalTrainability(WOT)forthisperformance factor. Race distances that are optimal for this stage - in order to develop VO2max - are in the rangeof1.5to3kilometres(5-10minutes).
● Duetothelongerperiodofpre-adolescentgrowth forboys(ascomparedtogirls),itisnotoptimalfor boysattheL2TstagetobeintroducedtoVO2max development. Therefore most race distances at this stage should exceed three kilometres, so that the athletes are optimizing the WOT for aerobic capacity that corresponds to the growth phase theyarein.
●“Unconventional” settings (e.g. obstacle courses, terrain parks) for athletes in the earlier stages of development,wherefun,skillandspeedshouldbe theemphasis.Forexample,amixofcompetitions thatwouldbesuitableforathletesintheL2Tstage ofdevelopmentare:
RacingRocks!(SkiTournaments,DoubleCross, TeamSprints).
ClubRaces(ClubChampionships,ClubCostume Relays,etc.).
TeckRegionalCupRaces,TeckBCTrackAttack Championships,BCWinterGames,TeckBCCup Series,TeckBCChampionships.
● Competitions that provide recognition and rewards for athletes for each year of birth during the developmental stages (FUNdamentals to LearningtoCompete).
● Windows of Optimal Trainability (WOT). Refer to:http://www.crosscountrybc.ca/sites/default/files/ documents/figure3.pdf
The sport of cross-country skiing has aligned its competition model with LTAD guidelines. LTAD alignmentmeansdoingtherightthingfortheathletes from a developmental perspective (for example, prescribing race distances and race formats that allow developing athletes to take advantage of optimal windows of trainability during the different developmental stages). This alignment is reflected in event technical packages, race distances, racing licences,awards,etc.
ToaccessLTADresoursesforchildrenvisit:http://www. crosscountrybc.ca/ltad-resources.
Photo: Black Jack Ski Club
Photo: Vanessa Garrison Photography
Exchange Program
builds friendships and skills across Canada
Photos on pages 8-9: Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Race Team
Photo: K. Bergman, Bergman Photography
Teck BCCup #2, Otway Nordic Centre, Prince George
ABannerYearfor BlackJack
Photo:K.Farr,BlackJackSkiClub
TeckSkierDevelopmentProgram
Photo: K. Bergman, Bergman Photography
Photo:M.SwannieJacob,RevelstokeNordicSkiClub
•Therehavebeen7,217participantsintheTeckRegionalCampProgramsinceitsinceptionin2012.
•Therehavebeen57,000+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: BlackJackSkiClub (Rossland)
• Teck Coast Cup Series club aggregate winner: HollyburnCrossCountry SkiClub(N.Vancouver)
• Teck Okanagan Cup Series club aggregate winner: SovereignLakeNordicClub (Vernon)
• Teck Northern Cup Series club aggregate winner:BulkleyValley CrossCountrySkiClub (Smithers)
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
Sept26-28TeckRegionalFallDrylandCamp
MtWashington,BC
HeadCoach:BertrandHamoumraoui
Contact:headcoach@strathconanordics.com
Sept26-28TeckRegionalFallDrylandCamp Whistler,BC
HeadCoach:JakeWeaver
Contact:weaverjake59@gmail.com
Dec5-7TeckRegionalSnowCamp Whistler,BC
HeadCoach:MariaLundgren
Contact:admin@whistlernordics.com
Dec27-29TeckRegionalSnowCamp MtWashington,BC
HeadCoach:BertrandHamoumraoui
Contact:headcoach@strathconanordics.com
Region:NorthernBC
Sept26-28TeckRegionalFallDrylandCamp
PrinceGeorge,BC
HeadCoach:TuppyHoehn
Contact:tuppy@caledonianordic.com
Dec5-7TeckRegionalSnowCamp Smithers,BC HeadCoach:AndreaStapff Contact:andrea.stapff@gmail.com
Region:Kootenay
Sept26-28TeckRegionalFallDrylandCamp Kimberley,BC HeadCoach:AdamElliot
Contact:geoffreyjrichards@gmail.com
Dec5-7TeckRegionalSnowCamp Rossland,BC HeadCoach:GeorgeGrey Contact:ggreyski@gmail.com
Region:Okanagan
Sept12-14TeckRegionalFallDrylandCamp Revelstoke,BC HeadCoach:AdamElliot
Contact:angusandkendra@telus.net
Nov21-23TeckRegionalSnowCamp Vernon,BC HeadCoach:AdamElliot
Contact:adcoord@crosscountrybc.ca
Photo: Black Jack Ski Club
Teck Regional Cup Series
eTeckRegionalCupSeriesoffersaffordable,accessible,competitiveopportunitiesfordevelopingathletes.AllRegionalCupracesofferage-appropriatecategoriesforchildren14yearsofageandyounger,andmostofferthefullspectrum ofcategoriesforskiersofallages.Formoreinformationcontacttheraceorganizerslistedbelow,ortheCCBCOfficeat office@crosscountrybc.ca;(250)545-9600.
TeckCoastCupSeries
Jan4TeckCoastCup#1 Whistler,BC Contact:ShannonHarris racesecretary@hollyburnxc.ca
Jan17-18TeckCoastCup#2 Mt.Washington,BC Contact:NicoleMuchowski races@strathconanordics.com
Mar7TeckCoastCup#4 Whistler,BC Contact:DeloresFranzLos dfflos@hotmail.com
TeckNorthernCupSeries
Jan3-4TeckNorthernCup#1 Smithers,BC Contact:RobbieDunbar race@bvnordic.ca
Jan3TeckNorthernCup#3 WilliamsLake,BC Contact:GuyRidler info@williamslakecrosscountryskiclub.ca
Jan17TeckNorthernCup#4 Quesnel,BC Contact:ChrisHyde chyde@gmail.com
Jan18TeckNorthernCup#5 BurnsLake,BC
Contact:CheyenneMurray chey.murray@gmail.com
Mar8TeckNorthernCup#6 Vanderhoof,BC Contact:WandaNemethy wsnemethy@gmail.com
TeckKootenayCupSeries
Jan17-18TeckKootenayCup#1 Kimberley,BC Contact:JoannaFerrie ferrie@ualberta.ca
Feb14-15TeckKootenayCup#3 Nelson,BC Contact:KarenRedfern gm@nelsonnordicski.ca
Mar7-8TeckKootenayCup#5 Castlegar,BC Contact:RolfHartman hartmanrolf@yahoo.com
TeckOkanaganCupSeries
Jan3TeckOkanaganCup#1 Revelstoke,BC Contact:competition@revelstokenordic.org
Feb14TeckOkanaganCup#2 Vernon,BC Contact:ShanePearce svpearce@gmail.com
Photo: K. Bergman, Bergman Photography
Cross-CountrySkiing andtheCallaghan Valley
Theneedforcross-countryskiingfacilities–bothrecreationaltrails and competition infrastructure - to service the large population of the Lower Mainland was recognized as early as the 1950s. This requirement was formally identified in the early 1980s, when Per Gaarder of Cross Country BC (CCBC) commissioned a study of possible sites for a major cross country ski centre in the province. The study was conducted by Juri Peepre and Reidar Zapf-Gilje, and included the Callaghan Valley and the Powder Mountain Glacier for on-snow year-round training.
The Callaghan Valley, located some 20 kms west of Whistler, was at that time a largely untouched wilderness of West Coast forest that possessed a unique micro-climate. The area was known to receive abundant snow throughout winter seasons that lasted up to 150 days. The initial investigation of the Valley led CCBC to commission a more comprehensive study.
The subsequent report confirmed the Valley’s suitability for a cross-country ski centre, but also concluded that obtaining access to it for development would be challenging. Obtaining usage rights and financing the project were the major obstacles. The largely undeveloped area would require a new access road, utilities and a substantial site clearance and construction project. Therefore, government initiative and public funding associated with the hostingofamajoreventsuchasanOlympicWinterGames(OWG) would be necessary to make the Callaghan Valley a viable skiing location.
It is now a matter of record that when an initiative to prepare a bid forVancouvertohostthe2010 OWGwaslaunched,theCallaghan Valley ultimately became the preferred location for the four Nordic sports: cross-country skiing, biathlon, ski jumping and nordic combined.Theshortversionofthetalecanbequicklysummarized. The Vancouver bid was successful and the city was awarded the Games in 2003. The project that followed involved: validating the site selection; designing and constructing roads, power, water and sewage services, competitive and recreational trails, biathlon range, ski jumps, day lodge and support buildings to create Whistler Olympic Park (WOP); and a parallel project to establish a partner venue, the WhistlerAthletes’Centre (WAC) at Cheakamus
Crossing near Whistler. WOP and WAC became Olympic legacy facilities for a year-round multi-sport high performance athlete training centre as well as providing excellent and much needed recreational cross-country skiing trails and facilities. WOP and WAC are operated by Whistler Sport Legacies.
However, the short version of the tale doesn’t begin to do it justice. Anenormouseffortwentintothepreparationofthecrosscountrycomponentofthebidpackage,withmanyindividualsplaying importantroles.Adetailedre-visitingwouldrevealthatwithoutthe advocacyoftheCross-CountryWorkingGroup,WOPwouldnotexist today.AttributionisrecordedinthepublishedBiddocument.The processisworthyofabook,butafewhighlightswillhavetosuffice:
DomesticPhase.In1997,aBidSocietyrepresentingVancouver preparedabidtotheCanadianOlympicCommittee(COC)tobe the domestic host for the 2010 OWG and Paralympic Winter Games (PWG). Calgary and Quebec also launched bids. When the VancouverBidSocietyapproachedCCBCtogainitssupportforthis bid, it was instantly apparent to that organization’s leadership that this was an opportunity that could make access to the Callaghan Valleyareality.CCBCpaidtherequestedfee($200.00)andgaveits support for the project. TheCCBCBoardofDirectorsthenappointed PerGaardertorepresentCCBC’sinterestsinthisinitialphase.On December1,1998,VancouverwasnamedtheCOC’schoice—and Canada’snominee—tohostthe2010OWGandPWG-.
Bid
Phase. Nowtheseriousworkbegan.ForCCBC,theprimary objectivewastoensureasignificantlegacywasleftfromtheGames: •ShortlyaftertheCOC’sdecision,theprincipleplayersfromCCC andCCBC(TonyDaffern,BjorgerPetterson,GeorgiaManhard andPerGaarder)metinKamloopstodiscussstrategyforhow toobtainafirstclasslegacyforcross-countryskiingintheevent thatVancouverwaschosentohosttheGames.Subsequently, CCBC,inconjunctionwithCrossCountryCanada(CCC),created theCross-CountryWorkingGrouptodefine,articulateand advocateforthecrosscountryperspective:Perrepresentedthe Vancouver-Whistlerregion;Georgia(Chairperson)represented CCBC(theProvincialSportOrganization);andTony,whohad
beendeeplyinvolvedinthe1988OWGinCalgary,represented CCC(theNationalSportOrganization).TheWorkingGroup operatedforapproximatelytenyears.DuringtheBidPhase, itsmainthrustwastoconvincethepowersthatbeofthe advantagesanddesirabilityoflocatingthecross-countryskiing venueintheCallaghanValley.
• Inearly1999,theVancouver2010BidCorporation(BidCorp) was established to lead the bid. As the Bid Corp staff had no background in cross-country skiing, the Working Group served an important role in filling this void. Per, working with Reidar Zapf-Gilje,focussed on further developing the original Callaghan site assessment, and participated in geotechnical reviews, environmental hydrological reviews, topographical reviews and environmental impact assessments. Georgia worked to flesh out and articulate a comprehensive vision for the cross-country skiing venue - both during the Games and afterwards.Thisbecamethereferencepointinconsultationswith BidCorpofficialsandothersonallmajorissuesgoingforward.
• WiththeWorkingGroupadvocatingstronglyfortheCallaghan Valley, Bid Corp’s decision-making eventually took the form of a feasibility study to thoroughly examine this option and confirm that no viablealternativesexisted.Ultimately,the feasibilitystudyconcludedthattheCallaghanValleywasthe bestlocationanddeemeditfeasibletobemadeavailablefor thispurpose.TheBidCorpalsoconcludedthatthevenuecould andshouldbethesiteforalloftheNordicsports,notjustcross country.Thus,theCallaghanValleybecamepartofthefinal biddocumentssubmittedtotheIOC.OnJuly2,2003,theBid Corp’sworkwasrewardedwhenVancouverwasselectedover Pyeongchangtohostthe2010OlympicandParalympicGames.
VANOCPhase.Immediatelyaftertheselectionannouncement, the Bid Corp established a Transition Team to maintain planning momentum while it navigated the process of forming and incorporating an Organizing Committee for an Olympic Games. On 30 September 2003, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games (VANOC) took over management and preparation for the Games. The work of the Cross Country Working Group never stopped throughout. Their priority was to ensure that the Games’ legacy for cross-country skiing was a prominent factor at every step along the way. It was important to the Working Group that the Games were successful,
made Canadians proud and left the rest of the World impressed with the Canadian production. But it was essential that when the dust settled and bills were paid after the Games, there would be an enduring legacy that would generate a meaningful return on investment long into the future.
CurrentLegacyPhase.The2010OWGandPWGprovided theopportunitytocreatethemajorcrosscountryskicentrethat wasenvisioneddecadesago.Thelegacytrailsandinfrastructure operatedbyWhistlerSportLegaciesprovidelocalclubsandregional andprovincialteamswithyear-roundcross-countrytrainingfacilities, includingearlywinterskiingonstoredsnowandrollerskiingfor off-seasontraining.Aswell,the2010legacyprovidesfacilitiesfor hostingalllevelsofcross-countryskicompetitions,includingsuch majoreventsasthe2023WorldNordicJunior/U23Championships andthecombined2022CanadianChampionships/USSuperTour Finals.WOPisalsopopularwithrecreationalskiersofallabilities withanamazingview,abeautifullodgeandexcellenttrailgrooming:
•TrailSystem.Thecross-countrycomponentofWOPcomprises astadiumandnearly60kmsofgroomedtrails,includingcompetition trailsdesignedbyJohnAalberg(forcross-country,biathlonandpara) andrecreationaltrailsdesignedbyReidarZapf-Gilje(including dogtrailsand20kmsoftrailsinmixedandold-growthforest), supportedbynecessarysupportinginfrastructurefromsnowmaking/snowstorageandgroomingtodaylodgeandparking. Thesitecanappealtoandaccommodate:dayuseforresidents oftheSeatoSkyCorridorandLowerMainland;destination skitourismfromfurtherabroad(includinginternationally);and trainingandcompetitionsforallstagesofcross-countryskiing’s athletedevelopmentmodel.
•HighPerformanceCentre.TheWACincludesayear-round multi-sporthighperformancecentrefor use for both short-term trainingcampsandlive-inusebyselectedathletesatthe “TrainingtoCompete”levelofdevelopment.Thecentreincludes accommodation,officeandmeetingspace,kitchenfacilitiesand afully-equipped state-of-the-art gymnasium.
•EventHostingCapacity.Oneoftheessentiallegacy achievemntswastoestablisharobustcadreoftrainedand experiencedofficialsresidentintheSeatoSkyCorridor, ensuringthatacapacitytohostmajoreventsatthevenuewas preservedwellintothefuture.
2025-26BCSKITEAM
AdamHeale BlackJack
AidanHay Hollyburn
AleahSmith Nelson
AlexHeale BlackJack
AmeliaWells Strathcona
AndreasInkster Hollyburn
AnikaWallin WilliamsLake
AxelHostyn BlackJack
BreaghBridge Telemark
CarlyRam Strathcona
DawsonAbraham Nelson
DustinHay Hollyburn
EamonWilson Hollyburn
EllaFuller Fernie
EmberSmith Revelstoke
EmilieKvick Hollyburn
EulaPalmer-Bird Sovereign
FinnRedman Telemark
GavinChatterton Strathcona
KatieWeaver Hollyburn
KiaraPighin Telemark
KobyClark Kimberley
LexHostyn BlackJack
LouisonDubief Fernie
LucAustin BlackJack
MadeleineWilkie LarchHills
MaeveMacleod Revelstoke
MarlieMolinaro Revelstoke
MarkShapovalov Hollyburn
MikaAaserud Telemark
NadiaWallin WilliamsLake
NoahWilson Hollyburn
RaleighTarte Kimberley
RemiDrolet BlackJack
RileyHobbs Hollyburn
RubySerrouya Revelstoke
SonnyMaclean BulkleyValley
TannerMcConkey Caledonia
XavierWallace Overlander
2025-26BCPARANORDICTEAM
EthanHess NordicRacers
KadenBaum LarchHills
LeoSammarelli NordicRacers
LoganCox Caledonia
NatalieWilkie LarchHills
PauloManuelGuerrero NordicRacers
ATHLETESATTHETOP
Highlightsfromthe2025NationalChampionships
Provincial/TerritorialAggregateRanking: BritishColumbialedwith4878points;Quebecwassecondwith3303points.
17BCathletesearnedtop-threeyearofbirthaggregatetitles:
1st2009EllaFuller(FernieNordicSociety)
1st2007MadeleineWilkie(LarchHillsNordicSociety)
1st2009LucAustin(BlackJackSkiClub)
1st2006RaleighTarte(KimberleyNordicClub)
1st2010HamishWoodman(RevelstokeNordicSkiClub)
1st2010AmeliaMoore(StrathconaNordicSkiClub)
1st2006LouisonDubief(FernieNordicSociety)
2nd2008NadiaWallin(WilliamsLakeCrossCountrySkiClub)
2nd2006CarlyRam(StrathconaNordicSkiClub)
2nd2009EulaPalmer-Bird(SovereignLakeNordicClub)
2nd2010AnnikaHeale(BlackJackSkiClub)
3rd2006XavierWallace(OverlanderSkiClub)
3rd2007AxelHostyn(BlackJackSkiClub)
3rd2008AleahSmith(NelsonNordicSkiClub)
3rd2006AnikaWallin(WilliamsLakeCrossCountrySkiClub)
3rd2009AlexHeale(BlackJackSkiClub)
3rd2005BreaghBridge(TelemarkNordicClub)
Photo:D.Clark,KimberleyNordicClub
Haig Glacier Camp / BC Ski Team
2025 FIS World Junior Championships
Finn Redman finishes 20th in Men's Classic Technique Sprint
Photo: Vanessa Garrison Photography
Teck Okanagan Cup #2, Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre, Vernon
Photo:D.Clark,KimberleyNordicClub
Photo: G. Castellan, Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club
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$120.00.
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$120.00.
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$120.00.
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.
17.5 hours / workshop. The fee for each workshop is $120.00 formembersofNC/CCBC.
COACHINGPROGRAM
NATIONALCOACHINGCERTIFICATIONPROGRAM(NCCP)
NCCPCOMMUNITYCOACHING (CC) WORKSHOPS
Nov15-16WhistlerHeidiHorlacher(778)998-2517
Nov22-23WhistlerKatrinaHeron(604)902-8914
Nov28-30SmithersAdrianneRosenberger(250)886-3425
Nov29-30KimberleyDanielChildress(250)432-5294
Dec5-7SunPeaksAnnCarter(250)392-0141
Dec12-14SalmonArmJanaMuller(236)586-8854
Dec12-14NelsonKarenRedfern(250)354-4299
Dec12-14TelemarkChrisHalldorson(250)300-8919
JanTBD100MileHouseSamanthaLoewen(250)540-5914
Jan9-11RevelstokeHilarySchrama(778)788-1596
JanTBDCourtenaySarahBurger(250)857-1723
NCCPL2T (DRYLAND) WORKSHOPS
Sept/OctSalmonArm,JanaMuller(236)586-8854
Sept12-14CourtenaySarahBerger(250)857-1723
Oct4-5VancouverHeidiHorlacher(778)998-2517
Oct3-5KamloopsChelseaFrancis(250)372-5514
OctTBDKimberleyDanielChildress(250)432-5294
OctTBDRosslandNatalieNowicki(250)231-8478
Oct24-26RevelstokeHilarySchrama(778)788-1596
NCCPL2T (ON-SNOW) WORKSHOPS
Nov29-30WhistlerHeidiHorlacher(778)998-2517
Nov28-30RosslandNatalieNowicki(250)231-8478
DecTBDSalmonArmJanaMuller(236)586-8854
Dec5-7SunPeaksAnnCarter(250)392-0141
Dec5-7RevelstokeHilarySchrama(778)788-1596
DecTBDKimberleyDanielChildress(250)432-5294
JanTBDNelsonKarenRedfern(250)354-4299
JanTBDCourtenaySarahBurger(250)857-1723
NCCPT2T WORKSHOPS
April25-27DrylandWhistlerN.Beaumont(250)545-9600
Dec12-14On-SnowWhistlerN.Beaumont(250)545-9600
NCCPL2C WORKSHOPS
June12-15DrylandCanmore,ABN.Beaumont(250)545-9600
Nov20-23On-SnowVernonN.Beaumont(250)545-9600
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CrossCountryBC ContactList
Board of Directors
Chairperson: Reid Carter (604) 505-4739 reid@reidcarter.ca
Directors: 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
Photo: Vanessa Garrison Photography
Arrow Lakes CC Ski Club
Contact: Catherine Newsome
Nakusp,BC; (587) 435-7257 alccsc.1988@gmail.com
Programs: Adult Skill Lessons
Club Facilities:
Wensley Creek CC Ski Trails
9.7kmgroomedtrails(classic), terrainsuitableforrecreationalskiing 3 warming huts with outhouses 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 DawsonCreek,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: Patrick Monette Rossland, BC (250) 362-7164 generalmanager@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,2Ginzus Daylodge (400 sf); wax shelter; 3 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
PrinceGeorge,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; Adult Skill Lessons
Club Facilities:
Larch Hills Ski Area
57 km groomed trails; 10 km K-9 trails; 6.5 km lit trails; varied terrain; daylodge (3600 sq. ft.); heated washrooms; wax facilities; 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: Shaun Puddester Hope,BC (604)668-5933x1339 shaun@manningpark.com
Programs: Ski S'Kool; Adult Skill Lessons
McKinney Nordic Ski Club
Contact: Skip King Oliver, BC; (250) 485-0263 skipking@eastlink.ca
Cross Country BC Club Directory
www.mckinneynordicskiclub.com
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,AdultSkillLessons
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 with outhouses on trail system
Nickel Plate CC Ski Club
Contact: Rick Watson
Penticton, BC
Snow Ph: (250) 292-8110 manager@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 100MileHouseBC;(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: Chelsea Francis 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; rental shop; 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: General Manager Revelstoke,BC; info@revelstokenordic.org (250)814-4264; SnowPh:837-7303 www.revelstokenordic.org Programs:SkiS'Kool;SDP; Jr Racing Program; Adaptive; 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
gm@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: Jasper Blake 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 25 km groomed trails, all K-9 on leash; 2.6 km lit trails
Grooming: CanAm 640; Ginzu 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: TelemarkNordicCentre 50 km groomed trails; ski
playground; 3 km K-9 Trails; 3.5 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: Jane Cole Burnaby, BC; 1.778.846. 7734; 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
Charlie Lake, 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: Guy Ridler WilliamsLake,BC;(250)544-5228 info@williamslakecrosscountryskiclub.ca www.williamslakecrosscountryskiclub.ca Programs:SDP;AdultSkill Lessons;JrRacingTeam;Masters Club Facilities: BullMountain CrossCountrySkiTrails
35 km groomed trails; K-9 trails; ski playground; 3.5 km lit trails Daylodge (2000 sf); heated washrooms; rental shop Grooming:PistonBully100;Ginzu
Yellowhead Ski Club
Contact: Brenda Monroe McBride, BC yellowheadskiclub@hotmail.com
Club Facilities:
Belle Mountain Ski Trails
20 km groomed trails
Grooming: Tid/teck Groomer
Warm up hut, outhouse; cabin on trail system
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Provincial,National&InternationalEvents
NovNordiqCup/WesternCanadaCup 29-31Vernon
MarcusBoyle (250)307-3263 competitions@sovereignlake.com
Dec4-7 Para Nordic World Cup Canmore,AB NancyRichard nrichard@albertaworldcup.com
Dec Nordiq Canada 2026 Olympic 13-16 Winter Games Trials PrinceGeorge PatrickAbra raceoffice@caledonianordic.com
Jan3 Teck Okanagan Cup #1
TeckOkanaganCupSeries
BC Winter Games Trials Zone2(Okanagan) Revelstoke MikeThomas (250)814-4583 competition@ revelstokenordic.org
Jan4 BC Winter Games Trials Zone6(VancouverIsland) MtWashington NicoleMuchowski races@strathconanordics.com
Jan3-4 Teck Northern Cup #1 & #2
TeckNorthernCupSeries
BC Winter Games Trials Zone7(Northwest) Smithers RobbieDunbar race@bvnordic.ca
Jan3 Teck Northern Cup #3
TeckNorthernCupSeries
BC Winter Games Trials Zone8(Northeast)
WilliamsLake GuyRidler (250)855-8868 info@williamslake crosscountryskiclub.ca
Jan4 BC Winter Games Trials Zone1(Kootenays) Rossland AdelePratt info@skiblackjack.ca
Jan4 Teck Coast Cup #1
TeckCoastCupSeries
BC Winter Games Trials Zones3,4,5(LowerMainland) Whistler
ShannonHarris (778)868-9855 racesecretary@hollyburnxc.ca
Jan Teck BC Cup #1 10-11 TeckBCCupSeries BCCollege/UniversitySeries PrinceGeorge PatrickAbra raceoffice@caledonianordic.com
Jan17 Reino Keski Salmi Loppet SalmonArm BradCalkins reino@skilarchhills.ca
Jan17 Teck Northern Cup #4 TeckNorthernCupSeries Quesnel ChrisHyde (250)983-8770 Chyde79@gmail.com
Jan Teck Kootenay Cup #1 & #2 17-18TeckKootenayCupSeries Kimberley JohannaFerrie (250)432-5504 ferrie@ualberta.ca
Jan Teck Coast Cup #2 & #3 17-18TeckCoastCupSeries MtWashington NicoleMuchowski races@strathconanordics.com
Jan18 Teck Northern Cup #5 TeckNorthernCupSeries BurnsLake CheyenneMurray (250)251-0717 chey.murray@gmail.com
Jan Teck BC Track Attack 24-25 Championships Kelowna MikeEdwards (250)707-5925 mike.edwards@ telemarknordic.com
JanNipikaPanoramaTobyCreek 24-25 Loppet Invermere QuentinRandall (403)878-0999 gm@tobycreeknordic.ca
Jan29- World Jr/U23 Champ Trials / Feb1 Western Championships Canmore,AB HughSimson (403)679-9912 competitionchief@ canmorenordic.com
Jan31 Cascade Cup ManningPark ShaunPuddester (604)668-5922 nordic@manningpark.com
Feb1 Spud Valley Loppet Pemberton DeloresFranzLos (604)894-6189 dfflos@hotmail.com
Feb1 Phoenix Nordic Loppet GrandForks TristanSjoden (250)528-0115 tristansjoden@ monasheefurniture.com
Feb1 Overlander Loppet
Kamloops KlausMey (250)318-1712 klausmey5@gmail.com
Feb1 Sunshine Coast Loppet
Gibsons SimonReznick simon.resnick@gmail.com
Feb Olympic Winter Games 6-22Milano-Cortina,Italy
Feb7-8 Teck BC Cup #2
TeckBCCupSeries
BCCollege/UniversitySeries SalmonArm AlanCorbett (250)463-4631 askacorbett@hotmail.com
Feb7-8 Huckleberry Loppet
Golden JeffDolinsky (250)344-0018 jeffdolinsky@gmail.com
Feb8 Troll Loppet
Castlegar IdaPrice (250)304-8135 idatprice@gmail.com
Feb14 Teck Okanagan Cup #2 TeckOkanaganCupSeriesFinale Vernon ShanePearce (250)550-5278 svpearce@gmail.com
Feb14 Teck Northern Cup #6
TeckNorthernCupSeriesFinale Vanderhoof WandaNemethy (250)524-0550 wsnemethy@gmail.com
Feb Teck Kootenay Cup #3 & #4
TeckKootenayCupSeries Nelson KarenRedfern gm@nelsonnordicski.ca
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Feb15 Whiskey Jack Loppet FortStJohn ElizaStanford whiskeyjacknsc@gmail.com
Feb15 Cheryl Morningstar Lost Lake Loppet Whistler MisaPacakova (604)698-9656 admin@whistlernordics.com
Feb Teck BC Championships 20-22 TeckBCCupSeries BCCollege/UniversitySeries Whistler FrederiqueLeBihan (778)886-9117 racesecretary@hollyburnxc.ca
Feb25 BC Winter Games Mar1Rossland NancyBeaumont (250)545-9600 programs@crosscountrybc.ca
Feb28 Coast Outdoors P’ayakentsut Whistler
SherrylYeager (778)887-7669 sherryl@callaghanxcski.ca
MARCH2026
Mar2-8 FIS World Jr/U23 Championships Trondheim,Norway jellis@nordiqcanada.ca
Mar Paralympic Winter Games 6-15Milan,Italy
Mar7 Teck Coast Cup #4 TeckCoastCupSeriesFinale Whistler DeloresFranzLos (604)894-6189 dfflos@hotmail.com
Mar7-8 Teck Kootenay Cup #5 & #6 TeckKootenayCupSeriesFinale Castlegar RolfHartman
(250)608-7653 hartmanrolf@yahoo.ca
Mar8 Nickel Plate Loppet Penticton RickWatson (250)295-5757 president@nickelplatenordic.org
Mar NordiqCanadaSkiNationals 9-15MtSteAnne PauleBertrand paulefelix@icloud.com
Mar14 Telemark Friends & Family Spring Loppet Kelowna MikeEdwards (250)707-5925 mike.edwards@ telemarknordic.com
Mar14 Al Fisher Memorial Loppet Rossland AdelePratt info@skiblackjack.ca
Mar FIS World Cup Finals 20-23LakePlacid,USA https://mtvanhoevenberg.com/ xcworldcupfinals/
Mar21 Wetzin’kwa Loppet Smithers RobbieDunbar race@bvnordic.ca
Mar22 Vancouver Island Loppet MtWashington JimMeldrum (250)895-0473 registrar@strathconanordics.com
Apr2-5 Sovereign2Silverstar Ski Marathon Vernon MarcusBoyle (250)307-3263 registration@ sovereign2silverstar.com
ProvincialSportAssociationAdvisor:
NancyBeaumont.Ph.(250)545-9600
Email:programs@crosscountrybc.ca
QuotaforCross-CountrySkiing:
Atotalof82competitors(41maleand41 female)and16 coaches (eight male and eight female) are permitted for thesportofcross-countryskiing. ZoneTeamComposition: eight zones - eight athletes per zone (four male and four female), and two coaches per zone (one male and one female). The remaining 18 positions (nine male and nine female) will be allocated to zones according to the total participationnumbersofeligibleathletesintheZoneTrials.
The BC Games Society will again offer an Indigenous Participation Program whereby, in addition to the quota for cross country skiing, an additional eight athletes with IndigenousancestrycanattendtheGames.
RegistrationFee:
AllathletesthatqualifyattheZoneTrialstoattendtheBC WinterGamesmustpayaGamesRegistrationFee($225.00) priortoJanuary12th,2026.Registrationandpaymentisdone viaaZone4linkprovidedbyCCBCtoallqualifiedparticipants.
CoachingCertificationRequirements:
TheHeadCoachesandAssistantCoachesforeachzonerequire NCCPCCI-L2Tcertification.
EligibilityRestrictions:
Refer to section V-2 of the BC Winter Games Rule Book. Athletes born in 2011 or 2012 are eligible. Athletes must competeinaZoneTrialinordertoqualify(refertopage35of thismagazineforinformationontheZoneTrials).Allathletes competing at the Games must be a member in good standing withCrossCountryBC.
AgeCategories:
Skiersbornin2012maycompeteinthe2012or2011agecategories. Skiersbornin2011mustcompeteinthe2011category.Competitors mayonlybeenteredinoneagecategoryattheGames.
Para-NordicEvents:
Para-Nordiceventswillbeofferedformale/femaleSit-Ski (LW2-9)andmale/femaleStanding/VisuallyImpaired(LW29;B1-3)athletes.Athletes13to35yearsofageasofDecember 31st,2025areeligible(born2012-1990inclusive).
ZoneSportRepresentatives:
Zone 1 (Kootenays):FredBushell
Ph:(250)362-7134;Email:kootenayfred@hotmail.com
Zone2 (Okanagan):Marie-ClaudeAsselin&JoanneLachance Ph:(250)837-7922;Email:mie_asselin@hotmail.com
Zones 3, 4, 5 (Lower Mainland):JoshVines
Ph:(778)855-4905;Email:joshvines@gmail.com
Zone 6 (Vancouver Island):BertrandHamoumraoui
Ph:33635434206;Email:headcoach@strathconanordics.com
Zone 7 (Northwest):MichaelaJelen
Ph:(250)941-1268;Email:michaelajelen@mac.com
Zone 8 (Northeast):Neil&ErinDavidson
Ph:(250)983-9972;Email:eglavine@hotmail.com
COMPETITIONINFORMATION:
Interval Start: Thursday - Classic Technique
2012Boys/Girls3.5km 2011Boys/Girls5km
Individual Sprint: Friday - Free Technique
2012Boys/Girls400m 2011Boys/Girls400m
Relays: Saturday - Mixed Technique
Mixedagecategories;distance:4x2.0km. TwolegsoftherelayareClassicandtwoareFreeTechnique. Teamsconsistoftwomaleandtwofemaleathletes.
Photo: K. Bergman, Bergman Photography
Photo: K. Bergman, Bergman Photography
The Kal Tire SDP is a modern, state-of-the-art progressionofskilldevelopmentprogramsforchildren. This exciting program conforms to the Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) Model and provides a vertically integrated continuum of development opportunities for childreninthefirstthreestagesofskierdevelopment.
The first level is the Bunnyrabbit Program, which is directedatchildreninthe“ActiveStart”stageofdevelopment (childrenfiveyearsofageandyounger).Programmaterials include an enrolment kit, a kid-friendly, age-appropriate booklet, and skill award stickers. It has been developed in parallel with the first level of the competency-based National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), which now provides coach training specific to the needs of this agegroup.Theobjectiveofthenewprogramistointroduce cross-country skiing and the healthy lifestyle associated with it through organized activity and active play. In addition,theprogramisdesignedto:
• Helpchildrendevelopapositiveself-image.
• Befun.
• Providechildrenanopportunitytomakeskifriends.
• Developfundamentalmovementskills.
• Help children develop an awareness and appreciation ofournaturalenvironment.
The Jackrabbit Program, which is directed at skiers in the “FUNdamentals” stage of development (children six to nine years), is the second level of the program. It has been developed in parallel with the second level of the competency-based NCCP, which provides coach training specific to the needs of skiers this age. Program materials include an enrolment kit, an age-appropriate booklet that provides a comprehensive record of the young skier’s ski
SkillDevelopment Program (SDP)
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.
•Providechildrenanopportunitytoskiandsocializewith theirskifriends.
• Buildoverallmotorskills.
• Helpchildrendevelopoutdoorwintersafetyskills.
TheTrackAttackProgram,whichisdirectedatskiers inthe“LearningtoTrain”stageofdevelopment(skiers 10to12),isthethirdleveloftheprogram.Ithasbeen developedinparallelwiththethirdleveloftheNCCP system.Programmaterialsincludeaprogram-specific enrolmentkitandcoachingmaterialsspecifictothisstage intheskierdevelopmentprogression.Theobjectiveisfor theparticipantstobecometechnicallycompetentcrosscountryskiers,andtoutilizethoseskillstoexploreawide rangeofcross-countryskiactivities,frombackcountry excursionstoSkiTournaments.Inaddition,itisdesignedto:
• Develop fitness through active play, games and other activities.
• Befun.
• Provideanopportunitytobepartofasport“team”.
• Developcompetenceincross-countryskiskills.
•Exposechildrentoavarietyof“adventure-based”cross countryskiactivities.
Photo:TobyCreekNordicSkiClub
Officials Development
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.
LEVEL1
Thisisaneighthourcoursethatprovidesanoverviewofwhat across-countryskicompetitionisallabout.Thefocusison the duties of minor officials for “Olympic” style (interval start,pursuitstart,massstart,teamsprint,individualsprint, relay)and“Loppet”style(massparticipation)competitions.
CoursefeeforNC/CCBCmembers:$100
Coursefeefornon-members:$160.00
NEW Online Official’s Level 1 Course
The new online course ($25.00) is housed in The Locker (coach.ca), under e-learning and cross-country skiing. Access the course using your existing NCCP #, or by creatinga newaccount(donot createa newaccountifyou alreadyhaveoneforcoaching).Notehoweverthat although thereisnowanonlineoption,therearesignificant benefits totakingthein-personoption.
LEVEL2
Prerequisites:Level1certificationandperformedatleast
threedifferentsecondaryofficialsduties.
Thisisa16hourcoursethatpreparesofficialsforaleadership 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.Thecoursecoversallofficialraceformats,rulesand regulations,ruleinterpretation,electronictiming,allaspects oftheresultssystemandvolunteermanagement.
CoursefeeforNC/CCBCmembers:$120.00
Coursefeefornon-members:$200.00
LEVEL3
Thisisathreedayface-to-facecoursewithanadditionalonline component.Itisdesignedtoprepareanofficialto:(1)effectively structure,staffandmanageaCompetitionCommitteeat provincialthroughnationallevelcompetitions,(2)perform any‘major’officialroleattheNationalChampionshiplevel, (3) perform the role of a provincial Technical Delegate for provincial and national races, and (4) have a good understanding ofNordiqCanada/FISrules.
ForinformationregardingCrossCountryBC’sOfficialsCourse Schedule,theNC/FISCompetitionRules&Regulationsand NCOfficialsManual,visit:crosscountrybc.ca
Contact CCBC’s Program Coordinator if your club would like to host a Level 1 or 2 in-person course: programs@ crosscountrybc.ca.
Photo: K. Bergman, Bergman Photography
TeckBCCupSeries
TheTeckBCCupSeriesisthepremierrace 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,andthe BC Cup Series Overall Awards and College/University Aggregate Awards thatrecognizeindividualperformances.
BCChampionshipClubTrophy:
TheTeckBCChampionshipsisathree-dayevent which includes 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 accumulatesthemostpointsisthewinnerofthe Club Trophy. Guidelines for this program are availablefromtheCrossCountryBCwebsite.
Thisisthelargestandmostexcitingcompetitive event of the season and a great opportunity to introduce young skiers to the Teck BC Cup Series!
BCCupSeriesAggregateAwards:
All events in the Series with the exception of the relays are used to accumulatepointsfortheBCCupSeriesAggregateAwards.
College/UniversityAggregateAwards:
All events in the Series with the exception of the relays are used to accumulatepointsfortheCollege/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 LicenceoraTier2EventLicenceinordertoparticipate.
2026TECKBCCUPSERIESSCHEDULE
Jan10-11
Feb7-8
Feb20-22
TeckBCCup#1 PrinceGeorge Interval Start (CT); Mass Start (FT)
TeckBCCup#2 SalmonArm Individual Sprint (FT); Mass Start (CT)
TeckBCChampionships Whistler IndividualSprint(CT);IntervalStart(FT);Relays(CT)
Photo: K. Bergman, Bergman Photography
JoeDaviesSkiingWiththeBestintheWorld
Joe Davies' 24th placing in the Skiathlon at the FIS World (Senior) ChampionshipsinTrondheim,Norwaylast season was the third best result ever for an athlete from BC in an individual competition at that event. Joe (Whistler Nordic Ski Club) finished the 20 kilometre race in 45:54.4, just 1:32.1minutesbehindthewinner.
TodatethebestresultsforaBCathleteinanindividualevent attheWorldChampionshipsareGeorgeGrey’s19thplacing intheclassictechniqueIndividualSprintraceatOberstdorf, Germanyin2005,and21stplacinginthe15kilometreclassic techniqueIntervalStartraceatLiberec,Czechoslovakiain 2009.George,whocompetedfortheBlackJackSkiClub ofRossland,iscurrentlytheheadcoachofthatclub'svery successfuljuniorracingteam.
Inadditiontohis24thattheWorldChampionshipsJoe hada15thandtwo16thplacefinishesinthefirsttwo WorldCupeventsoftheseason-inRukaandLillehammer!
InRuka,Finland,heplaced16thinthe20kmfree techniqueMassStartrace,only32secondsbehindthe winner!TheninLillehammer,Norway,heplaced16th inthefreetechnique10kilometreIntervalStartrace. Followingthathehada15thplacefinishinthe20kilometre Skiathlonrace,only49.8secondsbehindthewinner. Laterintheseasonheaddedan18thplacefinishina20 kilometrefreetechniqueraceinFalun,Sweden.
JoeisfromPemberton(originallyfromtheSpudValleyNordic SkiClub)andgrewupracingwiththeWhistlerNordicSkiClub. AformermemberoftheBCTalentSquad,BCDevelopment SquadandBCSkiTeam,Joe,whoisadualUK/Canadian citizen,optedtoskiforGreatBritainstartingin2022-23.
CCBCBULLETINBOARD
NewOpportunityforSpecialOlympicsAthletes
Cross CountryBC, inpartnership with theBC GamesSociety,willbe pilotingcrosscountry ski events for Special Olympics athletes at the 2026 BC Winter Games in Trail/Rossland. This pilot was to happen during the 2024 BC Winter Games in Quesnel, however, due to weatherchallenges,thepilotwasdelayeduntil2026.
Interested athletes should contact:
AileyJarvis,SpecialOlympicsBritishColumbia
Ph:(604)737-3055
E-mail:ajarvis@specialolympics.bc.ca
Website:https://www.specialolympics.ca/british-columbia
AboutSpecialOlympics
SpecialOlympicsisaglobalorganizationthatstrivestochangethelivesofpeoplewith intellectualdisabilitiesthroughyear-roundsports,health,educationandcommunitybuilding.
Foundedin1968byEuniceKennedyShriver,SpecialOlympicsprovideschildrenandadults withintellectualdisabilitiescontinuingopportunitiestorealizetheirpotential,developphysical fitness,demonstratecourageandexperiencejoyandfriendship.Theyarefindingsuccess, joyandfriendshipaspartofaglobalcommunity.They'realsohavinglotsoffun!Through sports,theseathletesareseeingthemselvesfortheirabilities,notdisabilities.Theirworldis openedwithacceptanceandunderstanding.Theybecomeconfidentandempoweredbytheir accomplishments.Theyarealsomakingnewfriends,aspartofthemostinclusivecommunity ontheplanet-aglobalcommunitythatisgrowingeveryday.
Therearemorethan3,200SpecialOlympicsBCathletesofallages,fromtwoto90,andawide rangeofabilities.Theytrainandhavefunyear-roundin55differentcommunities.
OlympicWinterGamesTrials
Exciting news! Prince George makes history as the first Northern BC city to host Olympic Trials in any sport! The CaledoniaNordicSkiClubwillhostthe NordiqCanada2026OlympicWinter GamesTrialsfromDec10–16,2025.The Trialswilldeterminetheathleteswhowill representCanadaincross-countryskiing atthe2026WinterOlympicGamesin Milano-Cortina.Withworld-classfacilities, amazingvolunteers,andincrediblefunders, CaledoniaNordicisreadytoshowcase NorthernBCtotheworld.Updatesonrace schedulesandvolunteeropportunitieswill besharedlaterthissummer!
Photo: Eagle Vision
FOR THE RECORD
PROVINCIALEVENTS
TECK BC CUPSERIES
Overall Series winners by category:
U20Men
U20Women
U18Boys2
U18Boys1
U18Girls2
U18Girls1
U16Boys2
U16Boys1
U16Girls2
U16Girls1
U14Boys2
U14Boys1
U14Girls2
U14Girls1
U14Girls1
U12Boys2
U12Boys1
U12Girls2
U12Girls1
U10Boys2
U10Boys1
U10Girls2
U10Girls1
OliverBell BJ
FinleyPearce-Gagnon BV
GavinChatterton STR
RileyHobbs HB
MadeleineWilkie LH
NadiaWallin WL
LucAustin BJ
ChasePighin TEL
EllaFuller FER
AmeliaMoore STR
OscarMasse SOV
JanekVipler HB
EmilyOlineckBJ
AnnikaHeale BJ
GraceSzabadi TEL
RykerUlansky TEL
MylesRosenberger BV
CallieWashbrook TEL
OctaviaMasse SOV
HenryBollans LH
SorenJakobson STR
JulietteDescouens SOV
AveryOlineck BJ
TECK BC CHAMPIONSHIPS
WestKelowna
ClubChampionshipTrophy: HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub
TECKTRACKATTACKCHAMPIONSHIPS
Rossland
ClubAggregateAward: HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub
NATIONALEVENTS
CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Canmore,AB
1st SrWomen 10k F AmeliaWells
1st SrWomen Sp C KatieWeaver
1st SrWomen 30k C AmeliaWells
1st SrMen Sp C JulienLocke
1st U20Men 10k F RaleighTarte
1st U20Women10k F LouisonDubief
1st U20Women20k C LouisonDubief
1st U18Girls Sp C AleahSmith
1st U16Boys 5k F AlexHeale
1st U16Boys Sp C LucAustin
1st U16Boys 10k C LucAustin
1st U16Girls Sp C EllaFuller
1st U16Girls 10k C EulaPalmer-Bird
1st U16Girls 5k F EllaFuller
1st PNSitMen 5k F LeoSammarelli
1st PNStdMen10k C LoganCox
1st PNSitMen 7.5k C LeoSammarelli
1st PNStdMen5k F LoganCox
1st PNSitMen Sp C LeoSammarelli
2nd SrWomen Sp C AmeliaWells
2nd SrWomen 30k C KatieWeaver
2nd U20WomenSp C LouisonDubief
2nd U20Women10k F CarlyRam
2nd U18Girls 10k F NadiaWallin
2nd U16Boys 10k C AlexHeale
2nd U16Girls 5k F EulaPalmer-Bird
2nd U16Girls Sp C EulaPalmer-Bird
2nd U16Girls 10k C EllaFuller
2nd PNStdMenSp C LoganCox
2nd SrMen 30k C JulienLocke
3rd U20Men Sp C RaleighTarte
3rd U20WomenSp C CarlyRam
3rd U18Boys Sp C AxelHostyn
3rd U18Girls 15k C NadiaWallin .
3rd U18Girls Sp C MadeleineWilkie
3rd U16Boys 5k F LucAustin
3rd PNSitMen 5k F KadenBaum
3rd PNSitMen Sp C KadenBaum
3rd PNSitMen 7.5k C KadenBaum
NORDIQ CANADASELECTION TRIALS
ThunderBay,ON
1st U20Men Sp F RaleighTarte
1st SrWomen Sp C KatieWeaver
1st SrMen 20k C RemiDrolet
1st U23WomenSp C AmeliaWells
1st U20Men 20k C EamonWilson
1st SrMen Sp C RemiDrolet
2nd SrMen Sp F JulienLocke
2nd SrMen 10k F RemiDrolet
2nd U23Women10k F AmeliaWells
2nd SrWomen Sp F KatieWeaver
2nd U20WomenSp F RubySerrouya
2nd SrMen Sp C JulienLocke
2nd U20Men Sp C FinnRedman
2nd U23Women20k C AmeliaWells
3rd U20Men 20k C RaleighTarte
WESTERNCANADIANCHAMPIONSHIPS
Kimberley, BC
1st SrWomen 11k F Eliza-JaneKitchen
1st U20Men 11k F XavierWallace
BIGGEST&BEST 2024-2025
• CCBCMembership–23,392 (NordiqCanada'slargestDivision)
• KalTireSkillDevelopment Program(SDP)enrolment–2589
• Clubwith largestmembership: SovereignLakeNordicClub–2207
• Clubwith mostSDPparticipants: HollyburnCrossCountrySkiClub–235
• Loppetwithmostparticipants: Sovereign2SilverstarMarathon-462
•Raceeventwithmostparticipants: TeckBCChampionships-680
1st U20Women11k F CarlyRam
1st U20Women15k C LouisonDubief
1st U20WomenSp C LouisonDubief
1st U20Men Sp C RaleighTarte
1st U18Girls 5k C MadeleineWilkie
1st U18Girls 7.5k F MadeleineWilkie
1st U18Girls Sp C MadeleineWilkie
1st U16Boys 7.5k F DawsonAbraham
1st U16Boys 5k C DawsonAbraham
1st U16Girls 5k C EulaPalmer-Bird
1st U16Girls 7.5k F EllaFuller
1st U16Girls Sp C EmilieKvick
1st U14Boys 4k F JakeUlansky
1st U14Boys 4k C OscarMasse
1st U14Girls 4k F AnnikaHeale
1st U14Girls Sp C EmilyOlineck
1st U14Girls 4k C GraceSzabadi
1st U12Boys 1.3k F RykerUlansky
1st U12Boys 2km C RykerUlansky
1st U12Boys Sp C RykerUlansky
1st U12Girls 1.3k F HollySzabadi
INTERNATIONALEVENTS
FISWORLDJUNIORCHAMPIONSHIPS
Schilpario,Italy
20thMenSpCFinnRedman 32ndWomen10kmFAnikaWallin
FISWORLDU23CHAMPIONSHIPS
Schilpario,Italy
6thWomen20kmCJasmineDrolet 19thWomen20kmCAmeliaWells 20thMen10kmFGabeGledhill 22ndWomenSpCAmeliaWells 23rdWomen10kmFJasmineDrolet 26thMen20kmCGabeGledhill 29thWomenSpCJasmineDrolet 32ndWomen10kmFAmeliaWells
FISWORLDCUPS
Lillehammer,Norway 15thMen20kmC/FJoeDavies 16thMen10kmFJoeDavies
Falun,Sweden
18thMen20kmFJoeDavies 22ndMen10kmCRemiDrolet
LesRousses,France 16thWomenSpCKatieWeaver Ruka,Finland 16thMen20kmFJoeDavies
FISWORLDCHAMPIONSHIPS
Trondheim,Norway 24thMen20kmC/FJoeDavies
NCAACHAMPIONSHIPS
Hanover,NH,USA 1stOpenMen20kmFJoeDavies
FISWORLDPNCHAMPIONSHIPS Trondheim,Norway 2ndStdWomen10kmCNatalieWilkie 2ndStdWomenSpCNatalieWilkie 2ndStdWomen20kmFNatalieWilkie
