RNSC Report, December 2014, Volume 18, Issue 2
President’s Report
Our club is still operating without a President. With our growing membership, we really need to have the leadership and direction that a President can provide. Please consider supporting the club and joining our board of directors.
Memberships as gifts
Christmas is coming! A nordic membership makes a great Christmas gift. Get your friends to join you on the trails. You can purchase a membership for a friend or family member at www.zone4.ca.
CLUB MANAGER’S MESSAGE
Hello Members,
December is off to a great start with excellent conditions on the trails and many skiers out enjoying the lights in the evenings. I’m happy to have been chosen for this new position and am looking forward to meeting you all. A bit about myself: I moved to Revelstoke from Vancouver in 2013 after spending several winter seasons here. I bring experience working in non-profit administration and a love for skiing to this position.
I grew up in Nova Scotia, skiing on the trails around my house. As an adult, I’ve had the opportunity to explore many great Nordic ski areas across the country, having lived and worked in Gros Morne National Park, Gatineau and Canmore. After all my travels, I can honestly say I think the trails and facility here are fantastic and I’m glad to be part of such an active Club. I hope to see you out on the trails!
Natelle Fitzgerald, Club Manager, 250.837.8858
MEMBERSHIP CARDS
Membership cards are ready. Stop by the ticket office to pick yours up.
NIGHT SKIING
Night skiing has started. Six kilometers of groomed trails are being lit from dusk until 9:30 pm every evening. Lit trails include: The Mickey Olson Loop, Evelyn’s Choice, Dynamite Trail, Terrain Park, Main Stadium and part of the Main Loop. The Lodge will remain open to accommodate evening skiers, with a closing time of 9:00 pm.
Lantern Ski 2015
The lantern ski is bigger and better than ever in 2015. Join us on January 1st, 2015 from 5pm to 8pm to ski our lit trails around Mickey’s loop, or our lantern route around Main loop. We will be serving snacks and hot drinks at the main lodge. There will be drinks and a few snacks at Ole Sandberg hut as well.
- Bring your own mug for hot chocolate
- If possible, young families with children should come between 5 and 6:30, and adults between 6:30 and 8. However, you are welcome whenever you can make it.
- This is a free event for members. Non-members pay the day rate.
- We need volunteers to help out. Tasks include cleaning and filling lanterns, serving food, helping with parking and greeting and collecting day use fees. If you can help with any of these tasks, please contact Brendan at [email protected] or 250-837-4044
Dogs on Ski Trails
We recently received this message from CCBC regarding Dogs on trails.
“Clubs that allow dogs on their premises are advised to inform dog owners that they are responsible for their dog’s behaviour.
The owner of a dog is responsible for maintaining control over his/her pet and to be in abidance of any bylaws etc. that govern having a pet in public. If a skier is interfered with by a dog and suffers bodily injury, and they sue the dog owner and the club for damages, the club will be fully protected under the CCC/CCBC liability insurance policy. However the owner of the dog has no protection and is personally responsible for his/her dog’s actions just as they would be in other similar settings.”
SKI RENTALS
The Club recently purchased, along with the school board, 50 pairs of skis, boots and poles, for both classic and skate, from Sovereign Lakes. This equipment is now available for rent at the Lodge, from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm, seven days per week. The equipment is being shared with the schools, so please call in advance to make sure we can accommodate you with the proper size and equipment. Right now we accept cash only for payment. A credit card number will be required as a deposit. Renters must pay for the equipment at the ticket office and sign a waiver form.
The rates for rentals are as follows:
- $20/day for skis, boots and poles.
- $15.00/day for skis and poles only.
- $10.00/day for boots only.
- $5.00/day for poles only.
Ski League
We had a great start to Ski League on Saturday, December 6th! We have reached 86 registrations for Revelstoke Nordic Ski League from Bunnies through Junior Development. MacPherson Lodge was a swarm of activity this past Saturday with 37 Jackrabbits, 10 coaches, parents, siblings, volunteers, and Track Attack & JD athletes, all attending our annual pancake breakfast and first day of lessons. Thanks to our amazing kitchen crew who served up 11 batches of pancakes!
VOLUNTEERING
We’re looking for volunteers to help staff the ticket office. With the lodge now open for night skiing, we could use help in the evenings, as well as certain times during the days. Available times include:
- Evenings (all week): 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Evenings (all week): 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
If you’re interested in volunteering for the ticket office, please contact Natelle at [email protected] or call 250.837.8858. We’d love your help!
Race Team
The snow has arrived and our skiers have eagerly accepted the transition from dryland to on-snow workouts. The skiers are thoroughly enjoying the superb environment provided by the newly lit trail system!
Our 17 Track Attack and 11 Junior Development skiers are led by Coach Matt, alongside a dedicated cast of co-coaches including Rory Luxmoore, Bruce Granstrom, Clare Peacock and Adele Lay. In November, six JD skiers and Coach Matt attended the BC Talent Squad On-Snow Camp at Callaghan Valley. Later in the month, 11 TA & JD skiers and Coach Matt enjoyed the opening weekend at Silver Star for the Regional On-Snow Camp. The camps provide an excellent opportunity for skiers to interact with their peers from other clubs and receive feedback from a wide range of experienced coaches.
Our eldest skiers kicked off their season at the Sovereign Lake Open this past weekend. Racing in large categories spanning across multiple age groups, skiers focused on maintaining technique and following their race plans. Offseason training has paid off as almost all skiers placed top five in their birth years, including several first placings – well done JD crew!
We are now looking forward to attending the NORAM event in Rossland, our Holiday Camp at the club and the Okanagan Cup in Salmon Arm before the end of December. Ski season is in full swing and we’re ready for action! A big thank you to all of our volunteers who have assisted with fundraising efforts throughout the offseason and Alta Gas for their continued support of the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club.
Adult Programs
We have a variety of options for adults looking for Nordic instruction! Please contact [email protected] for more information or to register for any of our Adult Programs. Private, semi-private or group lessons are also available.
Adult Beginner: Looking to get into classic or skate skiing? Here’s a four-session option to get you on the trails. $60/4 sessions.
- Classic – Monday nights in January (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th) from 7 – 8:30pm
- Skate – Monday nights in February (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd) from 7 – 8:30pm
Adult Intermediate/Advanced: Technique-based sessions alternating between classic and skate. Participants may choose between Tuesday evenings from 7:30 – 9pm or Thursday afternoons from 12:30 – 2pm. Runs for 10 weeks beginning with classic technique on Tuesday January 6th. $75/5 sessions; $125/10 sessions.
One Day Clinic: On Sunday, January 11th there will be a One Day Clinic. Technique instruction on classic skiing will take place in the morning (10am – noon) and skate instruction will be offered in the afternoon (1 – 3pm). Skiers may choose to enter one or both of the clinics. $20/2 hour session.
Open Training: Intensity-based sessions for individuals looking for a group workout environment. Wednesday evenings from 7:30 – 9pm on non-Headlamp Hero nights (note: no sessions on December 24th and 31st). No charge; just limbs and lungs!
Headlamp Heroes
Our Headlamp Heroes Race Series is back again this year to bring speed and laughter into our Wednesday evenings! Regardless of whether headlamps are necessary, the name of the game is staying the same!
- Interval Start Classic – December 10th
- Skate Sprints – January 7th
- Mass Start Skate – February 4th
- Mixed Technique Relay – March 4th
$2 entry fee and draw prizes to be won! Registration from 6 – 6:30pm; Racing starts at 7pm.
Cooper’s Cards Fundraiser
You may have already heard about the Cooper’s Cards fundraiser our club initiated last year. We are participating in this fundraiser again. It requires minimal time on the part of club and ski league members, and no extra cost. The club earns between 6% and 8% on every dollar of Cooper’s cards/vouchers sold. Purchasing Cooper’s cards will help keep our fees low and pay for coaching certification, equipment, and special events, to name a few. Cards come in $100 denominations. You can pay with cash or cheque (payable to Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club).
Club members will be able to purchase cards from our new Lodge manager, Natelle Fitzgerald Thursday-Monday 9am-3:30pm. Please email her to arrange an exchange at [email protected] or call her at (250) 837-8858.
We are asking Ski League families to purchase $1000 minimum by the end of the season. Families can obtain cards from Vanessa Morrow. Please email to arrange card/cash exchanges (Saturdays at lessons are most convenient). [email protected]
We are asking Track Attack and Junior Development families to purchase $2000 minimum. Please email Natalie MacLeod to arrange. [email protected]
Thank you for your support!
Nordic Yoga
Online registration & payment now available
January 8th-March 30th, 2015. Mondays 7:15pm. 13 weeks for $123.50 (saves $4.50 per class)
How Yoga can benefit your skiing: The obvious reasons are, flexibility, strength, also developing of mental and physical stamina. The practice of yoga can help prevent injury by teaching you techniques that help you become more embodied giving you a greater understanding of how to move your body in a way that supports your overall well being. Skiing is a sport that builds lots of lower body strength and the practice of yoga helps with building upper body strength while also stretching out your lower body to aid in increased mobility. It also helps build equilibrium in the body. We tend to have areas in our body that compensate for weaker areas, and with the practice of yoga you can learn to become more balanced in your body which benefits not only skiing, but also the emotional imbalances we are met with at different times of our lives and different times of the year.
We will be opening up 20 spots for pre-registration. Pre registration is necessary, before January 2nd. We require a minimum of 18 people run the program. There will be no dropins. If the 20 spots are not filled, then the class will be opened up to drop ins or cancelled depending upon the desire of participants.
Namaste
Balu Yoga & Wellness
414 1st Street West
Phone-(250)837-3975
Emergency Plan
Please take a moment to review and understand our Emergency plan. You can view it any time on the website, or posted in the day lodge.
Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club – Rescue Plan
for Mount Macpherson Ski Trails
The Nordic trails are not patrolled
Ski at your own Risk
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 Past President) (250) 837-8574
Natelle Fitzgerald (Club Manager) (250) 837-8858
Matt Smider (Club Coach) (250) 683-9012
Updated February 2014
Ski Rentals at the Lodge
The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club recently purchased, in partnership with the school board, 50 pairs of skis, boots and poles, for both classic and skate, from Sovereign Lakes. This equipment is now available for rent at the Lodge, from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm all week. The equipment is being shared with the schools, so please call in advance to make sure we can accommodate you with the proper size and equipment.
Lodge phone: (250)814-4264
The rates for rentals are as follows:
- $20.00/day for skis, boots and poles.
- $15.00/day for skis and poles only.
- $10.00/day for boots only.
- $5.00/day for poles only.
Payment: We accept Visa, MasterCard, debit or cash for payment. A credit card number will be required as a deposit.
Waiver: Renters must pay for the equipment at the ticket office and sign a waiver form.
This is a great opportunity to try out X-country skiing or to try a different technique. We hope to see you soon!
Snow is here! We’re open for skiing
November 24, 2014
It’s snowing here at Mount Macpherson and we’re open for the season. The Mickey Olson Loop has been packed and Main Loop has been packed and track-set. We still have early season conditions so please be careful out there! The lights will be on until 9:30 pm and the Day Lodge will be open from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm. Trail fees are in effect. We hope to see you out on the trails.
RNSC Report, October 2014, Volume 18, Issue 1
PRESIDENTS REPORT
The Club still does not have a President. This is an important position that needs to be filled. The President provides the leadership for the club and the Executive. It is well supported by the new Club Manager. If you are interested please contact any member of the Executive. We need you!
TRAIL LIGHTS ARE HERE!
By the time the snow flies, the RNSC will have 6 kilometers of new trail lighting for night skiing. Thanks to the generous donation of the Columbia Basin Trust ($75,000), CSRD Area B Economic Opportunity Fund ($75,000), and the City of Revelstoke’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund ($70,000) Nordic skiers will be able to “ski under the lights” this winter. The trail lights have been installed on the following trails: Sprint loop, Terrain Park, Main Loop up to Mickey Olson Trail turn off, Mickey Olson Trail, Evelyns Choice, Titan and Dynamite Trails. The lights are activated by a solar solenoid as it begins to get dark in the evening, and turn off by a pre-set timer (either 9:30 or 10:00 PM). Now you will have no excuse not to get out on your skies for some great exercise.
Membership Night
Members Night will be Monday, November 3rd from 5 to 8pm at the day lodge. Membership Night is the only night Zone4 online registration fees will be waived. Members must be present to electronically sign the waiver. We will be accepting cash or cheque only. Memberships may also be purchased on zone4 at any time. Processing fees are $2 fee for the 1st person and $1 for each additional person plus 3% for paying by Credit Card. Again, these fees will be waived at members night.
There will also be a small gear swap. If you have gear to sell, contact coach Matt Smider at [email protected] for more information.
You will also have the opportunity to support our ski league program by purchasing Coopers Cards. Natalie MacLeod is our new Coopers Card coordinator. Members will be able to purchase the gift cards from the Club Manager during office hours at the lodge throughout the season.’ Please come out and purchase your membership, chat with other members and learn a bit about the upcoming season
CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEES
ADULT: $120 | YOUTH: $40 | FAMILY: $265
There is also an $18 per member CCBC fee that is not included in the club membership prices. This money goes straight to CCBC and covers insurance for the season. The membership fee includes a season’s pass to Mt Macpherson trails, entry to special events and newsletters. Note that all youths participating in the ski league programs need to be members of the club.
Dog loop
Once again we can look forward to spending time Nordic skiing with our dogs in a mountain setting. The RNSC dog loop will be the same configuration as last season. The loop is approximately five kilometers and contains two connector trails to vary your enjoyment. The trailhead is located immediately to the right as you enter the parking lot.
This season the club will be replacing temporary signs with more permanent metal signs to identify designated “dog” and ” no dog” trails. A few other dog loop signs will now be mounted on the permanent posts. Less time will now be required to set up the loop each season and the groomers will not have to climb out of the groomer to move and replace the signs. A couple of temporary signs will still be needed and if you see one buried in the new fallen snow please reposition it.
Registering to ski with your dog on the loop is easy. Go to zone4.ca or sign up during membership night (November 3rd 5-8 PM) . Just read and sign the dog loop agreement and provide your dog’s name and description, and then complete the membership form. Your card will be available at the club lodge. No separate card will be given for your dog. There is no additional fee for your dog.
Thank you for your efforts to make this loop poo-free and enjoyable for all club members.
A special thank you to our club members who volunteered their time to brush the Nordic trails. This allows grooming earlier and later in the season and increases our ski season.
Feel free to contact me throughout the season.
Paula Hill, [email protected]
Seven Bridges Snowshoe Trail
For the second year, an approximately four kilometer snowshoe trail will be available at Macpherson. RNSC has marked and mapped a loop trail that begins and ends near the lodge. You can start at the Stimulus Mountain bike trailhead located at the far right corner of the parking lot across from the lodge or walk past the lodge down Mickey’s. The Seven Bridges snowshoe trailhead will be on your right. This section is also part of the Stimulus Mountain bike trail.
Permanent signs now mark the trail heads and intersections and yellow diamonds on trees mark the trail. Recent brushing has been done in the section above Evelyn’s. In areas without trees ( for example cut blocks) bamboo wands and orange flagging tape will be used.
Season and day pass holders are not required to pay an additional fee. Others are asked to pay a parking lot fee at the lodge.
Please follow the trail and avoid walking on groomed ski trails. All snowshoe trails are dog friendly at Macpherson.
Special thanks to Keith Mcnab for all his efforts on the snowshoe trail.
Paula Hill
Teck BC Cup #2 – January 24-25 – Volunteers Needed!
The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club (RNSC) is hosting the Tech BC Cup #2 on January 24th and 25th.
This is a two day race for athletes of all ages. The Saturday is a classic interval start race and the Sunday a mass start freestyle event. This is a big race for our club. We are anticipating approximately 400 racers! To ensure a successful race we will need many volunteers for timing, first aid, course marshaling, concession and parking. Volunteer needs will be between 7:00am and 2:00pm depending on the job. No experience needed! If you would like to volunteer to help make this race a success please contact Penny at 250-837-3497 or [email protected].
Buy and Sell
The nordic website now has a buy and sell feature.
If you would like to sell a Nordic item, this is the place.
Please send an email to [email protected] or [email protected] with the details of your item.
Please include
- A picture of the item
- A brief description including age, condition, colour and complete model name
- The asking price
- Your preferred contact information (this will be posted)
Skill Development Programs
Throughout the summer, our Race Team athletes (TA and JD skiers) were offered two weekly sessions coordinated by Coach Matt and guest coach Matti Little. In addition, Clare Peacock, Brittany Evans, Megan Evans, Bruce Granstrom and Rory Luxmoore were instrumental in providing coaching support throughout the summer months. Once September rolled around, we ramped up to three and four weekly sessions for TA and JD, respectively. Dryland training consists of a variety of activities: ski striding (with poles), roller skiing, running, biking, hiking, swimming, 
strength circuits and an abundance of games to throw into the mix. Thus far, we have had skiers attend a Talent Squad in 100 Mile House and a Regional Dryland Camp in Vernon. Our skiers are now looking forward to the Talent Squad and the Regional On-Snow Camps, both at Sovereign Lake/Silver Star in November. By the first weekend of December, we’ll be attending our first races of the 2014-15 ski season! Clare, Rory and Bruce are continuing their superb coaching support throughout the fall, plus we have added the help of guest coaches Hanna Thomson and Nikki Norrie during our roller skiing sessions. In addition to our stellar coaches, we should thank all the volunteers for the various efforts; from coordinating Coopers Cards and ordering clothing to making food for fundraisers and counting bottles.
Our Bunnies and Rabbits are looking forward to another year on snow. We are pleased to announce that the Rabbits coaches will be holding an additional Tuesday session for those looking to get out on snow more often! Anyone interested in helping to coach our Bunnies and Rabbits programs should contact [email protected].
Coaches Training
As coaches, it is important that we take time to develop our skills to meet the changing needs of our athletes. At the start of October, eight new coaches took the Community Coaching Introduction (ICC) course. The follow-up Community Coaching (CC) workshop will also be offered locally on December 12th – 14th. Bruce and Rory are pursuing their next level of certification, Competitive Coaching Introduction (Training to Train). Coach Matt has completed his Learning Facilitator training for the ICC and CC courses and is also pursuing his next level of certification, Competitive Coaching Development (Learning to Compete). The RNSC is committed to supporting coaches interested in furthering their training. Please do not hesitate to contact [email protected] if you would like to get involved. We are always looking for new coaches!
Ski Skool
Our Ski Skool program will be up and running again in an expanded format. In addition to the Grade 4 program, we will also be bringing high school-aged skiers to the Nordic trails – look out! If you are interested in instructing our Ski Skool programs and have weekday daytime availability during the ski season, please contact [email protected].
Masters Skiing
This is a call to all adults who are interested in improving their technique, fitness or both. For those interested in Masters racing, this is a great season to get involved. In addition to the BC Cup we are hosting in January, the Canadian Masters Championships will be held in Kamloops from February 9th – 15th, 2015. Regardless of your Nordic aspirations, here’s how you can get involved (please see “Programs” for pricing details):
1) Beginner Technique Sessions on Monday evenings (7-8:30). Classic: January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th. Skate: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd.
2) Intermediate and Advanced Technique Sessions either Tuesday evenings or Thursday evenings. 10 weeks alternating between classic and skate beginning week of January 5th.
3) Open Training on Wednesday evenings beginning December 3rd.
For those who cannot commit to full session dates, you may be interested in the One Day Ski Clinic on Sunday, January 11th. Private, semi-private and group lessons can also be arranged. Finally, individualized training plans are available for those interested in focusing their training efforts. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Headlamp Heroes
Our successful toonie race series is back for a second season and the name is staying the same (regardless of whether or not headlamps will be necessary)! These are fun, laid-back events designed to give individuals an opportunity to compete in a casual environment and win some sweet swag!
All events are held on Wednesdays beginning at 7pm (registration from 6-6:30). Here’s the schedule:
December 10th – Classic Individual Start
January 7th – Skate Sprints
February 4th – Skate Mass Start
March 4th – Mixed Technique Relay
Please note: the membership list resets after the Membership night. Therefore, if you have not purchased your 2014/15 Nordic Membership on or before members night, you will not receive any more RNSC correspondences.
Start your snow dance!
Something to sell?
If you would like to sell a Nordic item, this is the place.
Please send an email to [email protected] or [email protected] with the details.
Please include
- A picture of the item
- A brief description including age, condition, colour and complete model name
- The asking price
- Your preferred contact information (this will be posted)
Alta Gas Report – April 2014
Alta Gas Report
Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club
April 2014
Thanks to all for a great season of cross-country skiing at the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club! Revelstoke Nordic enjoyed its third season under the direction of a full-time Head Coach, thanks to the generous financial support from Alta Gas. As Head Coach, my role is directly involved with coaching the Ski Skool, adult classes, clinics, private lessons and the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Team, encompassing Track Attack and Junior Development skiers.
Our Ski Skool program ran smoothly and effectively, offering Nordic instruction to 56 4th grade students from Columbia Park, Begbie View and Arrow Heights elementary schools. Each group took part in four weekly, three-hour sessions with the help of our dedicated volunteer instructors Louisa Fleming, Michael Moen, Sarah Boyle, Tayla Koerber, Heidi Hopkins, Sean Gallagher, Koreen Morrone and Mandy Kellner. Once again, our skiers from Columbia Park had the opportunity to participate in Larch Hills’ Pirate Loppet. Additionally, four skiers took advantage of our March Break Ski Days; open sessions for any interested Ski Skool skiers to come back and improve their skills. New to this season, all Ski Skool gear was stored at the Macpherson Nordic Lodge, minimizing transportation and logistical challenges associated with the program.
Our technique-based Adult Intermediate and Advanced classes ran for 10 weeks from January to March, rotating between each week between classic and skate sessions. 13 skiers participated in the program, which offered the choice between Tuesday evening or Thursday afternoon classes. Several adult skiers also took advantage of our new Wednesday Night Open Training, which offered a fitness-based session for interested skiers of all abilities. 26 skiers took part in the two One Day Clinics offered in December and January. Finally, 20 skiers purchased Private Lessons.
New for the 2013-14 season was the addition of the Wednesday Night Headlamp Heroes Race Series. December kicked off the event with an Interval Start Classic Race sponsored by Skookum and attended by 34 skiers. In January, the Village Idiot sponsored our Freestyle Sprints, which saw 42 skiers competing. Free Spirit Sports sponsored February’s Freestyle Mass Start, with 34 skiers participating. The series concluded with 34 skiers taking part in our Flowt-sponsored Mixed Relays in March. Wade Viznaugh and Ian Ward deserve a huge thank you for their assistance in putting on these fun events.
Revelstoke Nordic enjoyed a successful 2013-14 ski season. Formal training sessions ran from July until early April. There were 19 Track Attack (aged 9 -12) and nine Junior Development skiers (13+). While on snow, Track Attack skiers trained two to three times weekly and Junior Development skiers were on snow three to five times weekly. Bruce Granstrom, Rory Luxmoore and Katie Nash were instrumental in assisting with coaching on a weekly-basis. Brittany Evans assisted in leading our summer training sessions and providing guest coaching while on-snow. Other guest coaches included Nikki Norrie, Fraser Springings and David Palmer. Once again, Penny Page-Brittin was our lead Wax Technician, receiving assistance from Lucie Bergeron, Rory Luxmoore, Jason Stupnikoff and Brad Park. In addition to all aforementioned coaching and waxing aides, a big thank you must be extended to the generous parents who provided ongoing support to skiers throughout the year.
Throughout the offseason, we attended numerous training camps with skiers across the province, including: Spring and Summer Talent Squad Camps at 100 Mile House, Fall Regional Camp in Salmon Arm, Fall Development Squad Camp in Revelstoke and the Talent Squad and Regional On-Snow Camp at Sovereign Lake / Silver Star. The racing season began with a NORAM in Vernon in December and our own Okanagan Cup / BC Winter Games Qualifier in Revelstoke. In January, we travelled to the BC Cup in Prince George, the Reino Keski and Pirate Loppet in Larch Hills and the BC Cup in Kamloops. February saw skiers compete at the Okanagan Cup in Penticton, the BC Midget Championships in Salmon Arm, four skiers and myself represented the Okanagan at the BC Winter Games in Mission / Callaghan Valley and the BC Championships in Kelowna. In March, we concluded our race season with the Sovereign Lake Loppet and a new, late season event for the team: Alberta Cup / Sharkfest in Canmore. Here are some highlights of the past season:
– 7th place team BC Midget Championships
2nd Simon Blackie, 2001 Boys Interval Start Classic and Free Sprints
– BC Winter Games
1st Alana Brittin, Mixed Relay and 2000 Girls Interval Start Classic
2nd Elizabeth Elliot, 2000 Girls Free Sprints
– 7th place team at the BC Championships
1st Alana Brittin, Midget Girls 2 Interval Start Classic
3rd Elizabeth Elliott, Midget Girls 2 Mass Start Free
3rd Elliot Wilson, Pee Wee Boys 2 Mass Start Classic
3rd “Hop, Skip & Jump”: Francesco Morrone, Alexandra Luxmoore and Elliot Wilson, Pee Wee Boys Free Relay
3rd “Spicy Beef Sauce”: Elizabeth Elliott, Beth Granstrom and Alana Brittin, Midget Girls Free Relay
– 4 individual aggregate medals awarded for overall performance in BC Cup Series
1st Emily Suchy, Para Nordic Sit Ski Women
3rd Alexandra Luxmoore, Pee Wee Girls 2
3rd Nelson Luxmoore, Bantam Boys 1
3rd Simon Blackie, Midget Boys 1
3rd Alana Brittin, Midget Girls 2
Our Race Team not only displayed great results, but also grew to incorporate a large number of dedicated young ski racers who thoroughly enjoy sport. Skiers will maintain their fitness through a variety of sports during the spring, with several Junior Development skiers adhering to their year-round training plans. Formal training will commence in July.
The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club would like to thank Alta Gas for their generous financial support. We are grateful of your commitment to the development of our Nordic ski programs.
Matt Smider
Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club Head Coach
Headlamp Heroes season finale!
The season finale of the Headlamp Heroes race series will be held this Wednesday, March 5th!
This is a great event inclusive of kids, adults and families.
The race is sponsored by Flowt Bikes and Skis; there will be lots of great draw prizes to win.
Registration @ 6-6:30pm
Racing @ 7pm
$2/skier for members (non-members pay the day rate)
4 x 2.5km Relay
Legs 1 & 2 are classic; 3 & 4 are skate
1 member of opp. sex on each team
Costumes encouraged
Contact [email protected] if you would like help finding a relay team.
Rescue Plan for Mt Macpherson Ski Trails
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
Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club needs you
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.