RNSC ADMIN – Page 14 – Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

Rescue Plan for Mt Macpherson Ski Trails

February 20, 2014February 21, 2014RNSC ADMIN

Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club – Rescue Plan

for Mount Macpherson Ski Trails

The Nordic trails are not patrolled

Emergency (Fire, Ambulance, Police, SAR) 911

Hospital 250-837-2131

Revelstoke Nordic Lodge 250-814-4264

Mt Macpherson Ski Area is located 7 kilometers south of the Trans Canada Highway on Highway 23 South (address is 2265 Hwy 23 South).

For emergencies needing transport off the ski trails call 911, describe the nature and location of the emergency and ask for Search and Rescue.

Unless trained individuals are available the injured person should not be moved until SAR attends.

First Aid packs with blankets and first aid kits are kept at the Ole Sandberg Cabin and in the Day Lodge Office. If the victim cannot ski out on their own, use these packs to keep the victim warm until Search and Rescue can assist them.

The RNSC owns a snowmobile equipped with a toe bar and a rescue toboggan that are stored in the maintenance building.

The snowmobile is only to be driven by individuals that are familiar with snowmobile operation.

Only trained first aid attendants are to use the rescue toboggan to transport injured persons.

After rescue services have been contacted contact one of the following to report the accident:

Keith McNabb (RNSC Secretary) (250) 837-5910

Dave Kaegi (RNSC President) (250) 837-8574

Matt Smider (Lodge Custodian) (250) 683-9012

Updated February 2014

Schedule: Week of February 17th

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Exciting events this week at the Olympics — Men’s and Women’s Team Sprints (Wednesday), Women’s 30k (Saturday) and Men’s 50k (Sunday).

Tuesday: 4:30 – 6:30 (all)

Skate

Wednesday: 7 – 8:30 (2001 & older, except those going to BC Winter Games) – we will be combining with the Wednesday Night Open Training for this session!

Skate

Thursday: 4:30 – 6:30 (all)

Classic

Saturday: 9:30 – 12:00 (TA)

Classic

12:30 – 3:00 (JD)

Classic

Note: I will be away coaching at BC Winter Games from Thursday onwards.

Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club needs you

February 12, 2014February 12, 2014RNSC ADMIN

The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club and its predecessor the Revelstoke Ski Club, has been in existence for over 100 years. For all of that time, hundreds of volunteers have offered up their time and energy to sit on the Club’s Executive. This continuous, ever changing make up of the Executive is the key to the Clubs success over all of these years. Each year, the Executive has vacant positions that need to be filled. This year the positions are:

Club President

Overall direction and responsibility for club activities.
Chairs meetings, sets agendas.
Ensures that Directors meet their responsibilities.
Represents Club to government and other agencies.
Works with treasurer and Secretary to file reports to government agencies, funders and Society.
Coordinates fundraising and writes Grant applications.
Personnel –ensures that all paid staff have a job description, recent criminal record check and annual performance evaluation.
Is an ex-officio member of all committees.
Has signing authority.

Director of Facilities

Responsible for maintenance of Day Lodge, Maintenance Shop and all other buildings.
Supervises any construction or repair projects to these buildings.
Supervises the Custodian.
Coordinates with the Ticket Office Coordinator.
Responsible for reading the log book and dealing with the feedback.
Coordinates lodge rentals.

Director –Special Events

Chairs special events committee
Events include but not limited to Lantern Ski, Team Scream Race, Club Races, Regional Races,

Director – Adult Programs

Coordination of adult ski programs
Coordination of masters racing program
Coordinates Adult yoga program
Organises clinics eg Coach training, waxing
Works with the Coordinator of the Parent and Tot program

The Club Executive is elected at the AGM each year in April. A term on the Executive is for 2 years. If the Club is to continue thrive and grow into the future, it needs new individuals that bring new ideas and enthusiasm to the board. Please consider putting your name forward to become a member of the Executive. For further information, please contact any member of the Executive.

Week of February 10th

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Hello everyone!

After a great showing at Midgets, we have the Western Championships to look forward to this weekend. Not to mention, lots of Olympic action!

Tuesday: 4:30 – 6:30 (all – rest up if you are heading to Westerns)

Skate

There will be no Open Training on Wednesday evening.

Thursday: 4:30 – 6:30 (all)

Classic

Saturday: 9:30 – noon (all)

Classic – its the Little Dippet Loppet!

Thanks to Rory and Katie who will be running practices in my absence. Enjoy the week and new snow in town!

Week of February 3rd

February 3, 2014February 3, 2014RNSC ADMIN

We have a truly fantastic and exciting week ahead of us: Headlamp Heroes, Midget Championships and the Sochi Winter Olympics! As our athletes ski their hearts out at Midgets, Olympians will be kickin’ off their schedules with the men’s and women’s Skiathlon events. Lots to look forward too!

Here’s this week’s schedule:

Tuesday: 4:30 – 6:30 (all)

Skate

Wednesday: Headlamp Heroes!

1.5km, 5km & 10km Mass Start Freestyle

Registration from 6-6:30, racing at 7

Thursday: 4:30 – 6:30 (all – take a break if you are heading to Salmon Arm to pre-ski course on Friday; come on out if not)

Classic

Friday: Afternoon @ Larch Hills (Midget go-ers)

Classic pre-ski course

Saturday: Midgets @ LH

9:30 – 12:00 (JD)

Skate with Nikki Norrie!

Sunday: Midgets @ LH

4:00 – 6:00 (JD)

Classic

Team Scream Start Video

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Team Scream Results!

February 1, 2014February 1, 2014RNSC ADMIN

Alta Gas Report – January 2014

January 30, 2014January 30, 2014RNSC ADMIN

Alta Gas Report

Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

January 2014

With two months of skiing under our belts, the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club is marching forwards with a head full of steam! Our programming begins with three year-old Bunnies and carries on through to Master’s skiers with more decades on snow than you can count on one hand.

The basis of our program is rooted in our Race Team, comprised of athletes from nine to 17 years of age. These athletes train as group three to five times weekly under the direction of Coach Matt and with the generous support of coaches Bruce Granstrom, Rory Luxmoore and Katie Nash. Thus far in the 2013-14 season, we have competed in three significant races (NORAM, Okanagan Cup and two BC Cups) and one loppet (Reino Keski). Over the course of the racing season, the team will compete in the Okanagan Cup Finale, the Midget Championships, Western Championships and the BC Championships. Coaches all agree how wonderful it is to work with a group of young athletes who are committed to improving their fitness and technique, gaining experience on the race course and realizing their season’s objectives! Below is a compiled list of our top results this season – great work skiers!

NORAM, December 7^th & 8^th at Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Club

8^th Alana Brittin (Juvenile Girls, 5km Interval Classic)

Okanagan Cup, December 29^th at Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

1^st Simon Blackie (Midget Boys 1, 3.5km Interval Classic)

1^st Alana Brittin (Midget Girls 2, 3.5km Interval Classic)

2^nd Nelson Luxmoore (Bantam Boys 1, 2.5km Interval Classic)

3^rd Francesco Morrone (Pee Wee Boys 1, 1.5km Interval Classic)

3^rd Miika Park (Midget Girls 1, 3.5km Interval Classic)

3^rd Elizabeth Elliott (Midget Girls 2, 3.5km Interval Classic)

3^rd Tayla Koerber (Junior Girls, 10km Interval Classic)

*This Okanagan Cup served as a BC Winter Games Qualifier. Our four eligible athletes: Kate Granstrom, Beth Granstrom, Elizabeth Elliott and Alana Brittin qualified to compete in the event held in Mission/Callaghan Valley on Feburary 22^nd – 24^th. Coach Matt will be the co-coach for the Okanagan region at the event.

BC Cup, January 4^th & 5^th at Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

1^st Alana Brittin (Midget Girls 2, 3.3km Interval Classic)

2^nd Alexandra Luxmoore (Pee Wee Girls 2, 250m Skate Sprint; 1km Interval Classic)

3^rd Nelson Luxmoore (Bantam Boys 1, 400m Skate Sprint; 2.3km Interval Classic)

3^rd Simon Blackie (Midget Boys 1, 400m Skate Sprint; 3.3km Interval Classic)

3^rd Miika Park (Midget Girls 1, 3.3km Interval Classic)

BC Cup, January 25^th and 26^th at Overlander Nordic Ski Club

1^st Simon Blackie (Midget Boys 1, 3.75km Mass Start Classic)

1^st Alana Brittin (Midget Girls 2, 3.75km Mass Start Classic)

2^nd Francesco Morrone (Pee Wee Boys 2, Interval Skate)

3^rd Nelson Luxmoore (Bantam Boys 1, Interval Skate)

3^rd Simon Blackie (Midget Boys, Interval Skate)

A new addition to our event calendar has been the Headlamp Heroes (HH) Wednesday Night Race Series. These friendly toonie races have already begun to stir up rivalries amongst good-hearted competitors. The inaugural event on December 15th was sponsored by Skookum and saw 34 skiers race either a 1.5km, 3.75km or 7.5km Classic Individual Start event. On January 15th the second HH event was an exciting Skate Sprint held within the confines of our stadium sprint loop. 42 competitors were treated to high-speed action, including falls and finish line lunges, topped off with a chili feast courtesy of the Village Idiot. On February 5th, skiers will compete in a 1.5km, 5km or 10km Skate Mass Start event sponsored by Free Spirit Sports. Flowt will be proudly sponsoring the series finale, a four-person team relay. The first two 2.5km legs will be classic and the final two 2.5km legs will be skate. The best part about all these events is that you no longer need an excuse to sport your most fluorescent spandex get-up!

Currently, there are have 12 individuals who participate in our technique-based Adult Intermediate and Advanced classes run on Tuesday evenings OR Thursday afternoons. New for this season is our Wednesday Night Open Sessions on non-race night Wednesdays. Participants may either classic or skate during these fitness-based sessions aimed at offering an option for adult skiers who want a group training opportunity. In addition to the Adult Classes and Open Training, we have had 26 skiers take part in our One Day Ski Clinics!

Finally, Columbia Park Elementary has kicked off our Ski Skool program for this season and will be sending their fourth graders to the Pirate Loppet in Salmon Arm. Begbie View and Arrow Heights will be joining us for their February Ski Skool bookings.

With lots of great skiing left in the season, it is important to mention how the continued support from Alta Gas has provided Revelstoke Nordic the opportunity to provide an extensive development program. Stay tuned for more to come!

Matt Smider

Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club Head Coach