Team Scream Results!
Alta Gas Report – January 2014
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 7th & 8th at Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Club
8th Alana Brittin (Juvenile Girls, 5km Interval Classic)
Okanagan Cup, December 29th at Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club
1st Simon Blackie (Midget Boys 1, 3.5km Interval Classic)
1st Alana Brittin (Midget Girls 2, 3.5km Interval Classic)
2nd Nelson Luxmoore (Bantam Boys 1, 2.5km Interval Classic)
3rd Francesco Morrone (Pee Wee Boys 1, 1.5km Interval Classic)
3rd Miika Park (Midget Girls 1, 3.5km Interval Classic)
3rd Elizabeth Elliott (Midget Girls 2, 3.5km Interval Classic)
3rd 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 22nd – 24th. Coach Matt will be the co-coach for the Okanagan region at the event.
BC Cup, January 4th & 5th at Caledonia Nordic Ski Club
1st Alana Brittin (Midget Girls 2, 3.3km Interval Classic)
2nd Alexandra Luxmoore (Pee Wee Girls 2, 250m Skate Sprint; 1km Interval Classic)
3rd Nelson Luxmoore (Bantam Boys 1, 400m Skate Sprint; 2.3km Interval Classic)
3rd Simon Blackie (Midget Boys 1, 400m Skate Sprint; 3.3km Interval Classic)
3rd Miika Park (Midget Girls 1, 3.3km Interval Classic)
BC Cup, January 25th and 26th at Overlander Nordic Ski Club
1st Simon Blackie (Midget Boys 1, 3.75km Mass Start Classic)
1st Alana Brittin (Midget Girls 2, 3.75km Mass Start Classic)
2nd Francesco Morrone (Pee Wee Boys 2, Interval Skate)
3rd Nelson Luxmoore (Bantam Boys 1, Interval Skate)
3rd 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
A Wedding at the Lodge
Congratulations to Jeff Ferguson and Natalie Stafl on their recent marriage at the Nordic Lodge! It was a beautiful ceremony on a perfect day.
RNSC Report, January 2014, Volume 17, Issue 2
President’s Report
What a great ski season we are having so far this winter. Early snow falls in November help set the base for some of the best Nordic skiing we have had in years. Even through the recent storm cycles in January we still had groomed trails to ski on and a toasty warm lodge to return to for a cup of tea with our skiing friends. Does life get any better?
As you will read in this newsletter, we have many new friends in our Nordic fraternity. The Club has set an all time record for memberships at almost 550! Welcome to our new Club members. We look forward to your involvement in the club and are open to your new ideas and energy to help the club continue to evolve and grow into the future. As our past members know, everything we do (with the exception of our paid club coach and book keeper), is done by volunteers. In fact, if we did not have members volunteering their time for everything from ticket office duties, coaching children’s programs, grooming trails, to helping out with special events, we would not have a club. Thank you to all who have volunteered in the past, and welcome to those new members whom we hope will volunteer in the future.
Some exciting news for the future involves the Club’s efforts to get lights installed on the Mickey Olson, Dynamite, and Evelyn’s Trails. This will provide Nordic skiers the opportunity to ski under the lights next season. Stay tuned for updates over the coming months.
Continue to enjoy the great ski season and we look forward to seeing you on the trail or in the Nordic Lodge.
Dave Kaegi, Club President
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In this edition: Team Scream, Seven Bridges Snowshoe trail, Nordic Norm!, the trail grooming protocol, our Gift Card Program and so much more.
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Current club membership is at an all time high of 543 as of Jan 14th. Memberships are available for purchase online at www.zone4.ca; search “Revelstoke” to bring up all our club registrations. Please remember to stop in at the lodge office to pick up your membership card about a week after you have signed up. Thank you!
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF GROOMER AL MCINNES
Al McInnes is the Club’s longest serving volunteer. Al has been a volunteer fixture for the RNSC for much of his 78 years. He has seen the growth and evolution of the club from its days when nordic skiing was on the 2 and 5 km trails in Mount Revelstoke National Park, to the clubs move over to the present trail network on Mount Macpherson. Al and his wife Evelyn have volunteered thousands of hours to the club over the decades to ensure the rest of us can enjoy cross country skiing in Revelstoke. At his ripe young age of 78, Al is still putting in long hours to set trails, fix the groomer and do all sorts of other odd jobs around the club. Recently, on one warm, wet, snowy Saturday, Al put in a 12 hour day setting tracks early in the morning, then spending the rest of the day fixing the groomer. THANK YOU Al and Evelyn for all of your long hours of volunteer work and dedication to the Club. The Club would be lost without you! The next time you see Al and Evelyn, make sure you take a moment to thank them for all of their volunteer time.
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Okanagan Cup Revelstoke, December 29th, 2013
Revelstoke Nordic successfully hosted their first event of this season during the Christmas holidays. 224 athletes (49 from our club!) and supportive family members descended on our nordic centre for classic individual start races that varied in length from 1.5 km for the youngest skiers to 10 km for masters skiers. The eleven clubs that participated were mainly from the interior with an Alberta team and skiers from as far away as Hollyburn in Vancouver filling out the start list. As usual we outdid our selves organizationally with excellent timing, results tabulation, grooming, parking, healthy concession choices, draw prizes, announcing, waxing, and most especially officiating. Revelstoke Nordic is full of very giving people; well over 50 volunteers came out to help, including our excellent race committee led by: Chief of Competition- Dave Kaegi, Chief of Course- Wade Viznaugh, Chief of Stadium- Keith McNab, Chief of Timing- Richard Brittin, and Race Secretary- Debbie Koerber. Events like this motivate and inspire skiers of all ages, and many of our skiers who participated were first time racers. The overall feeling after the event was of a job well done and a shot of adrenalin into our enthusiasm for this fantastic sport.
Performance highlights include:
Gold: Simon Blackie (Midget Boys 3.5 km), Alana Brittin (Midget Girls 3.5 km), Brittany Evans (Junior Girls 10 km), Gina Cinelli (Junior Girls 10 km, Revelstokian skiing for Larch Hills Nordic)
Silver: Nelson Luxmoore (Bantam Boys 2.5 km), Bronte Viznaugh (Junior Woman 10 km)
Bronze: Elizabeth Elliott (Midget Girl 3.5 km), Tayla Koerber (Junior Girls 10 km), Kellen Viznaugh (Junior Boys 10 km, Revelstokian skiing for Larch Hills Nordic)
Other notable finishes: 4th Beth Granstrom, 5th Kate Granstrom, 4th Jaclyn Elliott
Revelstoke Nordic atom skiers (7 and under) were on fire on the trails today. First place went to Cameron Norrie, Sophie Van Oort, Natalia Morrone, and Fiona Woodman. Skiing to second place were Lillian Vickers, Livia McMechan, and Isobel Wilson, and a strong third place was earned by Lia Morrow and Nyssa Thomas.
Canadian sit ski champion, Emily Suchy raced with able bodied skiers and finished 4th in the 10 km event.
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Seven Bridges Snowshoe Trail
Adding even more winter variety to Mt Macpherson, a five kilometer snowshoe trail now winds through our southern network of ski trails. Seven Bridges trail begins near the lodge/stadium area and travels over streams and through the woods before ending at the lower lodge. Orange flagging tape and trail signs mark the snowshoe trail.
The trail is marked on the main large kiosk sign in the parking lot and on the small signs along the ski trails. Paper maps will be available later this season. Please take care crossing the groomed ski trails. Avoid walking in the set track. Dogs must be kept under control, either by reliable recall or leashed.
Thank you to Paula Hill, Keith Mcnab, Ken Gibson, Rubyanne Meda and Liz Kozak for giving their time to make this trail possible.
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Facilities Update
The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club is currently exploring options for purchasing and installing ski lockers. There are two options we are looking into. The first option is seeking funding to purchase and install 10 to 20 lockers. The second option is to initially purchase 10 lockers, and then use the revenue generated from rental of the 10 lockers to offset the initial purchase price and then purchase an additional 10 lockers. The allocation of the lockers will be done by lottery. The lockers will be big enough for families or sharing by multiple individuals. If you are interested in ski lockers please let Matt know at the lodge.
The mezzanine that was constructed earlier in the season has been completed. This allows for increased storage space for our lanterns and race equipment. Work was completed by Green Cat Construction.
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YOUR NORDIC SKI CLUB EXECUTIVE 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.
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Team Scream Tandem Relay Race 2014
The annual RNSC Team Scream Tandem Relay Race will be held this year on Saturday February 1, 2014 at the Mt Macpherson Ski Trails. Registration is from 9:30 to 10:30 with the race starting at 11:00. The format for the tandem race is the same as previous years with two skiers, one classic and one freestyle, each skiing a lap around the Mickey Olson Loop. The best combined time in each category wins. There is also an individual pursuit with one skier doing both the classic and the freestyle lap themselves. This event is also lots of fun for the spectators watching racers change boots, poles and skis between laps.
The emphasis is on participation and FUN, so get a partner, get organized to do it yourself or just come out to watch and enjoy the race. If you can’t find a partner we’ll help match you with a partner at the event.
A prize will be awarded for the best costume! This year the theme for costumes is Your Favorite Animal.
The club is providing food for all participants and spectators.
There is no cost for the race if you are a club member – non members pay the day rate.
After the race there will be a short race for the Ski League Bunnies and other young skiers.
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In Memory of Isabel Pallister
Isabel was a long time and active member of the Revelstoke Nordic club who passed away this past August. She was in charge of membership for years, and was an avid fund raiser in other ways. She consistently raised more money than anyone else in the annual ski-a-thon.
Isabel took part in the first Moonlight Ski, and and every other one except one, when she had a broken limb.
In later years Isabel (being familiar with the operation of a Coleman stove) would set up the hot chocolate for the lantern ski.
Skiing with Isabel was always interesting. She would stay in the tracks as long as she could, and sometimes longer, on the down hill, and then proudly mark the end of her glide on the side of the trail. I do recall one memorable crash going down Hydro Way!
She could identify and share her knowledge of all the animal tracks she spotted along the cross country trails.
Whatever activity Isabel undertook, she would carry out to the utmost of her ability. She took her responsibilities seriously. She is missed.
Ellen Tremblay
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Mt. Macpherson Dog Loop / Trailblazers activity
Two goals for the 2013-2014 season on the Nordic dog loop were to minimize conflicts and decrease the number of plastic poo bags. Recognizing that this is a shared trail and dog owners have a responsibility to control their dog will make skiing enjoyable for everyone. To date, 173 skiers have registered 96 dogs.
Recently, I had the pleasure of spending time with the RNSC Trailblazers. Ian Brown, Janette Vickers and their group invited me to explain the dog loop.
It was great fun to watch the next generation enjoying their dog’s company while on skis. This energetic, inquisitive group took me and my dog, Iris, off the groomed trail into the woods within the dog loop. They showed compassion, spirit and respect. Thanks for taking me along.
And a few more thank yous.
Catherine Allen donated bright orange plastic trowels. Thank you!
Two members expressed appreciation to the club for dog loop.
Virginia “Thanks so much for the dog loop. We are new to Revelstoke and it is one of the main reasons we joined the club. It is very much appreciated!”
Ellen “the new extension to the dog loop makes it a good length. I really appreciate that that the hills on the far end are not as steep as they used to be, and what a pleasant surprise at the top of short hop. All-in-all, I think the new trails are terrific. Thank you very much for the improved dog loop.”
Once again, please contact me with comments & suggestions. See you on the trails, Paula
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Coach Update
With two months of skiing under our belts, the season is in full swing and our programs are motoring along! There is an undeniable Nordic ski buzz around town, evidenced by membership and day-use fees being greater than ever; our Ski League programs having near-record registration numbers and a substantial increase in lesson and clinic participation over last season. The positive energy and unrelenting support has made for an enjoyable second season as Head Coach of the Revelstoke Nordic!
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!
Our Ski League program is once again challenging young skiers to develop their skills through heaps of fun activities. An energetic crew of volunteer coaches helps to inspire skiers as wee as three years old! Much of my energy is focused on our 19 Track Attack skiers (ages 10 – 12) and our nine Junior Development athletes (ages 13 & older). Depending on their age, these athletes will practice as a team three to four times weekly (older athletes also train outside of team practices), while juggling school, social lives and other extra-curricular activities. There is no denying the level of discipline, drive and determination it takes to be a cross-country skier! Additionally, there is a considerable support team associated with developing a Nordic racing program. Our Track Attack coaches, Bruce Granstrom, Rory Luxmoore and Katie Nash coach at minimum one weekly-session. Our wax team is lead by Penny Page-Brittin who coordinates a well-oiled machine of wax technicians to prepare our skis for races. Finally, there is the unrelenting support of parents who spend countless hours shuttling skiers to and fro, searching for misplaced and forgotten gear, booking hotels and registering for events, cooking meals and cramming snacks in bags, scratching their heads about wax, equipment purchases and why their child is growing so quickly, so on and so forth… None of your efforts go unappreciated!
Thus far in the 2013-14 season, we have competed in three significant races (NORAM, Okanagan Cup and BC Cup) and one loppet (Reino Keski). Over the course of the racing season, the team will continue to compete in Okanagan Cups, BC Cups, as well as the Midget Championships and the Western Championships. As a coach, it is wonderful 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 7th & 8th at Sovereign Lake Nordic: 8th Alana Brittin (Juvenile Girls, 5km Interval Classic)
Okanagan Cup, December 29th at Revelstoke Nordic: see report above.
BC Cup, January 4th & 5th at Caledonia Nordic: 1st Alana Brittin (Midget Girls 2, 3.3km Interval Classic), 2nd Alexandra Luxmoore (Pee Wee Girls 2, 250m Skate Sprint; 1km Interval Classic), 3rd Nelson Luxmoore (Bantam Boys 1, 400m Skate Sprint; 2.3km Interval Classic), 3rd Simon Blackie (Midget Boys 1, 400m Skate Sprint; 3.3km Interval Classic), 3rd Miika Park (Midget Girls 1, 3.3km Interval Classic)
Currently, there are 12 individuals who participate in our technique-based Adult Intermediate and Advanced classes run on Tuesday evenings (7-8:30) OR Thursday afternoons (12:30-2). New for this season is our Wednesday Night Open Sessions from 7 – 8:30 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! Any feedback on our Adult programs is always appreciated and can be directed to [email protected].
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 program bookings. It is worth mentioning the Cross Country Canada has taken note of our successful Ski Skool program and has asked us to document our season. Look forward to short video edits showcasing Revelstoke Nordic and the Ski Skool program on Cross Country Canada’s website and Facebook page!
As always, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions regarding our programs, the lodge or otherwise. I can be reached via email: [email protected]; phone: (250)-683-9012; or in person, around the lodge or on the trails. Finally, a great THANK YOU to all the volunteers who make this club a success. I feel an overwhelming sense of appreciation each time I hear the groomer’s backup siren at 4am, knowing that someone is taking significant time out of their schedule to ensure the trails are ready for another day of skiing!
See you on the trails!
m.
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Coopers Gift Card Program
The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club purchases gift cards from Coopers Foods at a discounted rate. We then sell them to the members at the regular price, thereby raising funds for the club. This is a great program that will cost you $0 if you already purchase food from Coopers. The club earns 6% from the cards. If you would like to support the club through these cards, you can purchase them in $50 or $100 denominations from Koreen Morrone. She can be reached at [email protected].
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Grooming Protocol
The club is fortunate to have 11 groomer operators (all volunteer) who sign up on a rotation to groom our trail network of 26km. We strive to groom at least part of the network everyday, prioritizing the more heavily used trails first. The Dog Loop, Mickey’s and Main Loop are usually the first priority for grooming. Grooming is done either in the evening or early morning, with a strong preference for morning grooming when we are receiving overnight snowfalls. However, due to the time commitment required and the other work/life responsibilities of our volunteers, morning grooming cannot always be achieved.
Earlier this month, we received some successive heavy, wet snowfalls. Grooming is very difficult in these conditions, and often the trail is left uneven with humps, ruts and lumps. It can often take several grooming sessions, or a drop in temperature in order to correct these deficiencies and to smooth out the trails. We ask the membership to please be patient with us during these unfavourable warm weather spells… we are working as best we can to make the best possible skiing conditions (all groomers are nordic skiers too!)
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Dear Nordic Norm:
I was looking at the old RNSC newsletters from way back when and I came across your predictions for the 2002 Sault Lake OWG. You said that if a certain Canadian named Beckie Scott had a good day, she would win a medal and she did. Nice call!!!!
So what does your crystal ball say about our ski team chances for Sochi? Any medals for Canada this time around? By the way, every year I reread those old advice columns’ as I find them so inspirational and so well written.
Signed: Your mother.
Dear Mom: First, before I give my sought after predictions for Sochi, I have to say something about the Olympics in general. I respectfully believe that things have gotten just a bit out of hand as far as the Games go. It seems today that the litmus test for a great career in some sports is the winning of an Olympic medal. While Beckie Scott is remembered for her medals, I believe her greatest achievement was her second place in the season long 2006 World Cup standings. I think she had 4 gold and 4 silvers in that season long competition. I believe the top skier is determined by the World Cup not the OWG. If Devon Kershaw of Canada does not win a medal, he in my opinion had a great career due to his 2nd place in the 2012 World Cup overall standings. Just my opinion.
So what will happen in Sochi this February? Will a Canadian skier make their way onto the podium and into history? Well to be honest my heart says yes but my brain says no. So I am going to follow my heart this time around and predict that indeed a Canadian will medal. In fact I will predict 2 medals. I think Alex Harvey and Devon Kershaw will team up to reach the podium in the team sprint. I think they will recapture the magic of their 2011 World Championship run to the gold medal. It may not be gold this time but a step on the podium is theirs for the taking.
This brings me to Alex Harvey. I think he will place in the top 3 in one of the distance races. I don’t know which one it will be, but he is loaded with talent and drive. Who knows, if he has a great games he may get more than one individual medal.
I had hoped the men 4X10 relay team would be in the hunt but unfortunately Lenny V has had an injury and will not be in top form. If he somehow manages in return to form then all bets are off.
The women’s team this time around I think will struggle to have a top 10 performance. Having said that, they do have a former Olympic Champion in Chandra Crawford in the free technique sprint. Could lightning strike twice?
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HAPPY SKIING
OK Cup Results
Results for Sunday’s Okanagan Cup are available at zone4.
Click the link!
Headlamp Heroes Wednesday Night Race Series
The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club presents
Headlamp Heroes: Wednesday Night Race Series
December 18th – Classic Individual
January 15th – Skate Sprints
February 5th – Skate Pursuit
March 5th – Mixed Relay
All ages and skill levels
$2 entry for RNSC members
Trail fee extra for non-members
Registration 6pm onwards at the Macpherson Nordic Lodge
Racing begins at 7pm
Draw Prizes!
For more information contact: [email protected]
Thanks to our local sponsors:
RNSC Report, October 2013, Volume 17, Issue 1
President’s Report
Welcome back to what will hopefully be another great Nordic ski season! Many new and exciting changes have happened with the Club’s services and facilities since the end of last ski season. Please look inside this newsletter for more details.
As you know, with the exception of our club coach Matt Smider and our book keeper, all of the club’s activities are run by volunteers. This is what has made our club so successful over the years and also what creates the heart and soul of the club. We are always in need of volunteers to fill the clubs many volunteer roles and responsibilities (coaching for the children’s programs, ticket office duties, trail grooming, etc). Please contact any one of the Club’s Executive members to find a way you can volunteer.
Remember that Members Night at the Lodge is Monday November 4th. Please come out to meet your Club Executive as well as new and old members and to enjoy some friendly chats about Nordic skiing!
Don’t forget to do your snow dance so we can get skiing!
Dave Kaegi, Club President
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Welcome back Nordic Norm!
Dear Nordic Norm
I was in the ski shop the other day checking out what’s new for the 2014 season and came upon a pair of poles with a price tag over $400.00. What is going on here? Cross country skiing used to be an affordable family activity, but now prices are getting out of hand: don’t you think? By the way, where have you been hiding for the past 10 years or so?
Signed: Getting shafted?!!
Dear Need to get a grip.
It is funny you should be asking about the cost of high performance equipment. I had a conversation with my two old friends this summer on their way back from the Finnish Festival on Sointula Island. Janni and Pentti were through Revelstoke on their return trip to Thunder Bay to attend a master’s dry land training camp at Lappe Nordic.
The conversation turned to the high cost of good equipment. Pentti was drifting off in the heat of the beautiful Revelstoke summers day and Janni was saying that he has never seen a ski shop owner yet who was driving around in a Ferrari. I then asked the simple question “What about poles”? Pentti returned to the conversation as he sat up in his chair and decreed that Poles were incredibly friendly people, despite the hardship endured after decades of Russian occupation. Janni, who is used to his best friends abstract conversational wondering simply agreed, but added Poles rarely moved over in races when you yell “track” but other than that were kind and generous souls. Straight answers are elusive after a glass of wine on a hot afternoon.
Here is my take on those fancy high priced poles. Honestly I would love to have a pair as they are super light and swing effortlessly, but having said that I do not own top of the line poles. Weight matters in elite athletics as it can carve seconds in a race. That is why World Cup skiers all have super light weight expensive poles (which by the way they don’t pay for as sponsors give them to their athletes). In my case, skiing around the Mickey Olson trail as fast as I can is a long way away from the World Cup. So what I do is try to balance the performance versus cost equation and purchase something that is relatively light but doesn’t require a mortgage to purchase. Since I am on the edge of being considered old, (I have stopped growing in height for a few decades or so) I no longer out-grow equipment. I look for something in the mid price range which is slightly heavier than expensive poles but not as heavy as the low cost item. I do insist on a cork grip as I find them way more comfortable than their plastic counterparts. I remember picking up a pair of Excel Galaxy poles on sale for just over 100 bucks, regular around 175. Expensive indeed, but still not the top of the line even in those days: but they lasted 17 years (with a few grip changes as they wear out). The way I see it, I was skiing with good relatively light weight poles for around 7 bucks a season and for me that’s good value for good performance, which is always what I am looking for. All that said, if you are just starting out or just ski a few times a year, then it may be difficult to justify even the mid priced ski pole.
Oh yes, where have I been? Skiing naturally!!
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Membership Night
Members Night will be Monday, November 4th from 5 to 8pm at the day lodge. This was incorrectly printed in the leisure guide for Nov 5th. Sorry about the confusion. Membership registration begins at 5pm, followed by a general club information session at 6pm.
Membership Night is the only night online Zone4 registration fees will be waived. Members must be present to electronically sign the waiver. We will be accepting cash or cheque only.
There will be computer kiosks set up and assistance to help members sign up electronically. Please come early to avoid long wait times.
Memberships may also be purchased on zone4 at any time.
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Coach’s Update
Each passing week brings more anticipation and excitement for the coming ski season! Our Track Attack and Junior Development skiers were staying fit throughout the off-season, whether they were Nordic-specific training or competing in many of the great sports available to young Revelstokians.
During July and August, our training sessions ran Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Thank you to former Revelstoke Nordic racer Brittany Evans, who provided her coaching expertise for the twice-weekly workouts. Coaches Bruce Granstrom and Rory Luxmoore continue to be paramount to the program’s success, making themselves available to coach whenever called upon. Our fall program began in September and includes an additional Saturday session for all and Wednesday training for our older racers. Sessions are varied and include everything from trail runs up Mount Revelstoke to roller skis down Airport Way; Orienteering Races at Centennial Park to strength circuits at Mount Begbie Elementary. Please contact Coach Matt ([email protected]) if you are interested in training with our local Nordic juniors.
Last May, Alana Brittin and Elizabeth Elliot were named to the BC Talent Squad and participated at the Spring BC Team Camp in 100 Mile House – congratulations girls! September heralded training camp season and numerous Revelstoke skiers participated at training camps throughout BC. Four skiers attended the BC Talent Squad Camp in 100 Mile House; 12 skiers, plus parents, attended the Regional Dryland Camp in Salmon Arm; and four skiers attended the BC Development Squad Camp in Revelstoke. The opportunity to train with fellow skiers across the province provides a memorable experience and bodes well for our skier’s success this coming season.
In November, our skiers will yet again participate in both the BC Talent and Development Squad On-Snow Camps (November 14th – 17th) and the Regional On-Snow Camp (November 20th – 22nd) at Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Club in Vernon. Coach Matt has had the good fortune to work at all September camps and will be coaching at both On-Snow Camps in November. This has provided a unique opportunity to interact with other coaches and has offered a first-hand look at how Revelstoke racers stack up against skiers across the province.
Our Ski League program is currently in the planning stages as we prepare special events and ensure all coaches are certified and ready to immerse themselves in the Nordic ski world. Similar to last season, our Rabbits and Trailblazer programs will begin Saturday, December 7th from 10am – noon and continue for 14 more Saturdays until March 8th. Our Bunnies will hit the trail on Saturday, January 4th from 10am – noon and continue for 9 more Saturdays until March 8th.
For the 2013/14 ski season, Revelstoke Nordic is excited to offer Headlamp Heroes: Wednesday Night Race Series & Training Sessions. Races will be run on the following dates: December 18th, January 15th, February 5th and March 5th @ 7pm.
Headlamp Heroes is an opportunity for young and old, novice and expert skiers to participate in a fun, laid-back race environment. Entry fee is $2 for members OR $2 plus trail fee for non-members. Races will be both classic and free technique and formats will vary from race to race. Bring your headlamps and fastest Nordic gear. There will be draw prizes and overall season awards presented at our final event.
In addition to races, we will also be offering Headlamp Heroes: Wednesday Night Training Sessions. These sessions are free (plus trail fee for non-members) and will begin December 4th @ 7pm and continue all season on non-race Wednesday nights. Sessions will be akin to a ‘group ride’ with the focus on developing fitness and different workout options depending on the skier’s training experience and objectives. Please contact Coach Matt ([email protected]) if you are interested in more information about Headlamp Heroes.
Finally, we are now offering an Adult Beginner course for 10 sessions beginning Saturday, January 4th from 10am – noon. This program will focus on the basics of Nordic technique and developing confidence on skis. Additionally, we are continuing to offer our popular Adult Intermediate and Advanced course. This course emphasis technique development and will be run at the same dates and times as last season: Tuesdays, 7 – 8:30pm and Thursdays 12:30 – 2:00pm.
Check out our complete list of programs for the coming season.
Thanks for reading and good luck with your respective snow dances!
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Ski Skool needs instructors!
Our Ski Skool program extends Nordic ski instruction to the 4th graders of Revelstoke. We are in need of volunteer instructors to help coach these young skiers. Previous instructional experience or qualifications are not necessary. We are simply looking for individuals who are comfortable on Nordic skis and have a knack for working with energetic youngsters.
Exact dates & times are TBD. Expected dates are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in January from 8:30 – 11:30am. Ideally, volunteers will assist with all four sessions of a particular weekday.
Please contact Coach Matt ([email protected]) if you are interested in instructing.
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Introductory Community Coaching Workshop: November 1st & 2nd
CCBC has generously obliged our request for an Introduction to Community Coaching Workshop in Revelstoke, November 1st & 2nd. Introductory Community Coaching is the first level of coaching courses and is a CCC/CCBC minimum requirement for anyone interested in coaching our Ski League programs.
“The “ICC” program is intended to provide parents and other novice coaches with basic information and a feeling of confidence as they begin their role as a coach. It is entry level, and there are no prerequisites except enthusiasm and the minimum age requirement of 14 years.” (From CCBC).
Friday, November 1st: 5:00 – 9:00pm
Saturday, November 2nd: 8:30am – 5:00pm
@ Macpherson Nordic Lodge
Cost for the course is $65 for CCBC members, $80 for non-members. Revelstoke Nordic will cover the cost of the course for anyone interested in providing coaching services to the club.
Please let Coach Matt ([email protected]) know if you are available for the course no later than Monday, October 28th.
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Tech Okanagan Cup, BC Winter Games Time Trial
We are hosting a Tech Okanagan Cup and BC Winter Games time trial on December 29th. We will need many volunteers for timing, concession and course marshaling to ensure a successful day. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Penny at [email protected].
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Hello Fellow Doggers
The RNSC Dog Loop will be better than ever this year. Review the latest trail improvements described in this month’s newsletter. One of the goals this season is to decrease the use of plastic bags. More trowels posts will make cleaning up after your dog easier. Don’t forget to register your dog and include a description when filling out your membership information. Please continue your great stewardship of our special dog ski area. Please volunteer for club activities, whether lodge duty selling day passes or parking cars for the Lantern ski.
As always your comments are welcome.
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Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing increases in popularity every year and RNSC has enthusiastically responded. New this season will be a marked snowshoe trail. Stimulus, a popular green mountain bike trail, will be modified for use by snowshoers. It is a loop trail accessible near the stadium/ lodge area. Those without an annual RNSC pass will pay a five dollar parking fee per vehicle, or a $20 annual parking fee. As with mountain bike trails, this snowshoe trail will be dog friendly. Snowshoers are expected to stay off the groomed ski trails and to minimize damage at trail intersections.
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We need a Ticket Volunteer Organizer!
One major source of revenue for the club is the parking fees and day passes we sell to non-members. These day pass fees covered the cost of all of our groomer fuel for the 2012/13 season.
We are in need of a volunteer to coordinate the staffing of the day lodge to collect day fees for the upcoming season. This involves contacting members and organizing a calendar to maintain coverage. Please let us know if this is a responsibility you are interested in. The Nordic Club relies on this source of revenue to provide the services we do.
If we are unable to fill this position with a volunteer, we may need to hire a person which will significantly cut into the funds we collect.
We would like to offer a huge thank you to Nadine Smith who has worked hard to staff the office for the past two seasons.
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Trail Work – Name that Trail
In response to member requests the club has built a new trail! The change will make grooming easier and provide a wider, less steep connection between BCIT and Beaver Lake Road for non-Doggers. In addition, the new configuration will reduce potential collisions that steep hills with blind corners can cause.This season the doggers will continue northwest on Easy Al’s or BCIT to reach Beaver Lake Road. This adds an additional .6 kilometres to the dog loop. Doggers are not permitted past the intersection of Beaver Lake Road and BCIT.
The short, steep west end of Short Hop has been replaced by a more gradual trail. Dogs are still permitted on this trail.
Members desiring a less steep trail without dogs can ski the new section of trail directly to Beaver Lake Road and Cedar Ramble.
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We need to name the new trail! If you have a good trail name, please email it to [email protected] before Members Night. We will choose the best name and announce it shortly after Members Night.
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Other trail news includes a new bridge installation on BCIT and an expansion of the parking lot. We would like to offer a huge thank you to Speers construction for the generous donation of equipment time. A large quantity of fill was trucked in to build the lot out to the south, between the groomer shop and the highway. The parking lot should be able to accommodate about 30 more vehicles. This will drastically improve our busy parking lot hours.
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Communications
Check out our new website! You are probably on it already! The Calendar includes important dates and times for events and programs. Posts are multiplying by the day!
Facebook is another great place to share info an pictures with other members on trail conditions or events. Like us on Facebook and we’ll share with the community.
Please remember that Members Night on November 4th is the cut off date for receiving Nordic Information based on last years Membership list. If you do not purchase your 2013/14 membership on or before Members Night, you will not receive any more Nordic information until you do purchase your membership.
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Rescue Plan
The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club keeps first aid kits at the Revelstoke Nordic Day Lodge, Ole Sandberg Cabin, and in the groomer. The following gear is also stored in the Maintenance Building:
- Toboggan with toe bar
- Snowmobile
- Backboard, hard collars and spider straps
- Card board and plywood splints
- Blankets and tarp.
In addition, a rescue toboggan is stored at the Ole Sandburg Cabin on the deck. Inside the toboggan can be found a backboard, splits and blankets.
In Revelstoke: Revelstoke Search and Rescue maintains a toboggan and snowmobile with trained personal. They are reached through the RCMP or by calling 911. There is good cell phone coverage throughout the entire trail network. Some staff from the Forest District are familiar with the trails and are trained in basic first aid. They also have access to snowmobiles. They may be available to respond quickly during the mid-week. The office number is 837-7611.
Emergency Numbers
- RCMP, Fire, or Ambulance…911
- Revelstoke Nordic Lodge……250-814-4264
- Hospital……………………………250-837-2131
A phone is available at the Revelstoke Nordic Day Lodge in the Ticket Office.
When communicating an emergency, note:
- The nature of the emergency
- How many people involved?
- What happened?
- Is there major trauma involved?
- What is the chief complaint?
- What are the signs and symptoms?
- Who is the victim – name, gender, and approximate age –also contact name and phone number.
- Where is the accident? (See map below)
- When did the accident happen?
- What are the current temperature and weather conditions?
- What is needed for the rescue? (Does the victim have a back or neck injury that calls for the use of a back board? Is the victim having any respiratory and circulatory problems that call for the need of oxygen and immediate transport)
- Your name and location.
If you have to leave the victim to get help, ensure they are positioned safely on the trail. Keep the victim warm from above and below through the use of extra clothing or padding.
If you are reporting a missing person, provide a name and a description of the person, travel plans, when and where last seen, experience level, type of ski equipment, and how prepared they may be.
This plan will be reviewed annually. It will be posted at Revelstoke Day Lodge Lodge, Maintenance Building, and Ole Sandberg Cabin. We will also publish it each season in the newsletter and will maintain a copy on the web site. Any comments to improve the plan can be directed to Dave Kaegi at 250-837-5784.
Plan last updated: December 2011
2013/14 Programs
Nordic Skiing Programs
The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club offers Nordic ski programming for children and adults based out of the Mount Macpherson Nordic Lodge, located 8km south of town on Highway 23.
Bunny Program (ages 4-5)
Focus on fun and introduces basic movement skills on skis. Starts January 4th. $50
Jackrabbit Program (Ages 6 – 9)
Provides skiers with the fundamental skills of classic and skate technique in a fun and playful environment. Starts Saturday December 7th.
Jackrabbits Level 1,2 & 3 (Age 6-8) Saturdays: 9:45-12:00 15 sessions: $75
Jackrabbits Level 4 (Age 9) Saturdays: 9:45-12:00 Wednesdays: 4:00-5:30 30 sessions: $120
Track Attack (Ages 10 – 12)
Aims to produce technically competent Nordic skiers, focusing on skiing for fitness and competition. Includes dry-land training in the fall. Skiing Starts December 7th. $250
Junior Development (Ages 13-18)
For skiers wishing to compete at a provincial and national level. Skiers follow a year-round training program oriented around achieving their goals as competitive cross-country skiers. Year-round. $350
Trailblazers (Ages 10+)
For skiers who want exposure to adventure activities (e.g., avalanche awareness, environment, survival). We continue technique development for the recreational skier. Saturdays from 10:00 – 12:00. Starts December 7th. $125
Adult Beginner Program
It’s never too late to learn and stay fit on our fabulous trail system! Adults will get excellent instruction to ski with confidence. Starts January 4th. $125
Wednesday Night Races / Group Training
Adult Intermediate and Advanced Program
Choose either Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30pm OR Thursday afternoons from 12:30 – 2:00. Sessions will alternate between classic and skate focusing on all major components of both techniques. Starts January 7th. $125
Wednesday Night Race / Training Program
Think you’re fit and want to test your skills against the young racers? Never tried racing and want to give it a shot without the stress of a big competition? Want to keep your competitive streak alive without weekly bike races? 4 Wednesday nights, 4 racing formats, $2/race, innumerable prizes and unlimited fun! December 18th, January 15th, February 5th and March 5th are race nights! Like the idea of training in a group setting? All other Wednesdays during the ski season are FREE group workouts (for RNSC members). Based on your skiing goals and experience, interested skiers will be assigned a workout group for the evening session. Workouts will begin ASAP once the snow arrives. All Wednesday activities will begin at 7pm.
One-Day Ski Clinics
Ideal for intermediate / advanced skiers who cannot commit to our full adult program. Sunday, December 15th OR Sunday, January 19th. Classic: 10:00 – 12:00; Skating: 1:00 – 3:00. $20 / 2hr Clinic
Private / Semi-Private Lessons
1.5 hours. $40 private, $30/each semi-private, $25/each groups of 3+. Trail fee extra for non- members.
Sign up at Members Night, November 4th, 5pm at Machpherson Nordic Lodge. Or go to www.zone4.ca.
Registration deadline for children’s programs: November 30th.
For more information contact: Matt Smider, Head Coach [email protected] Ian Brown, Ski League Director [email protected]
We are always looking for volunteer coaches for the Ski League programs! Please let us know if you are interested in helping out.
A Brief History of Skiing in Revelstoke
A Brief History of Skiing in Revelstoke
Skiing in this region dates back to sometime before 1890 when Ole Sandberg used a pair of home made skis to descend from his mine to the railway station at Albert Canyon. Sandberg and other Scandinavian immigrants brought skiing to the community both as a sport and as part of their work. Ole Westerberg, for one, used skis to deliver mail 80 kilometres north of Revelstoke, a job he kept for 35 years. Along his mail route he also delivered supplies, ran a trap line, and had misadventures with grizzly bears and thin ice. Revelstoke merchant F. B. Wells was the first to retail skis and alsohelped established the Revelstoke Ski Club in 1891 (the oldest continually operating ski club in Canada). Travel by means of “Norwegian snowshoes,” as skis were initially known, quickly caught on in Revelstoke, a community with one of the highest annual snowfalls in the world.
Photo: Revelstoke Ski Club 1893 (note matching jackets) – Photo courtesy of B.C. Archives #B000764.
The late 19th century saw a growth of interest in skiing which spread from Norway to central Europe and North America. Ski jumping became a specialized branch of cross country races, which had included leaps from terrain features.
The Revelstoke Ski Club first organized cross-country races and ski jumping events on Mount Revelstoke in 1915, attracting international competitors for the next six decades. In the years prior to the opening of the Trans Canada Highway in 1962, winter access to Revelstoke was only by train. To help accommodate the influx of thousands of visitors to Revelstoke during competitions, extra passenger railcars were left on a siding during the competition as a place for visitors to sleep. 
The Mount Revelstoke site, still visible from downtown Revelstoke, was the last of series of jumps built in this area. It was the largest natural ski jump in Canada, and the only site in Canada where world records were ever set. The slope had an ideal shape, requiring little in the way of alteration. The site needed no artificial tower for the jumpers’ approach, and the run-out followed a natural contour. The combination of conditions here made record jumps possible, which is what attracted jumpers and spectators.
Photo: Mount Revelstoke Ski Jump 1950’s – Photo courtesy Revelstoke Museum and Archives.
Flying off the Mount Revelstoke jump in 1916, Nels Nelsen, a Norwegian immigrant to Revelstoke, set a new world record of 186 feet. He held the Canadian record until 1932, breaking his own record five times and setting world records here again in 1921 and 1925.
Nelsen intended to work his way to Europe on a freighter to participate in the 1928 winter Olympics, but team organizers in Britain declined to include him on the Canadian team. More concerned with appearances than performance, they considered his style of travel unbecoming of a gentleman. His ski career ended in 1932 after he lost a hand in an accident with a rifle.
Bob Lynburne did make it to the 1932 Olympics in Lake Placid. Back in Revelstoke the following year he established a world record with a 287 foot jump. A brain injury suffered on a crash landing ended his ski career. He continued to work for the railway but was never quite the same. He had the habit of long walks in the woods and one day he did not return. His body was never found.
Isabel (Pat) Coursier set the world record for women on the Mount Revelstoke jump in 1923 and was the only woman that year to compete unassisted. Other “glider girls,” as they were known, went off the jump holding hands with a male partner. Coursier went on to competitions across North America, often breaking new ground for women’s competitive sport. Her record remained uncontested until her retirement from jumping in 1929. She studied physical education at McGill University and worked as a teacher in Canada and Scotland, returning in her retirement to Revelstoke and later to Penticton.
John McInnes, North American ski jumping champion in 1969, also competed in the Olympics. He continues to operate a business in Revelstoke. His brother Alan McInnes, also a jumper at the time, would take three weeks off work prior to a competition to prepare the jump. The entire slope of snow was first broken with a shovel, boot packed, and then smoothed with skis. Later, a system employing a heavy roller, raised and lowered by a winch, was used for finishing the surface.
The last improvements to the facilities on Mount Revelstoke were made in the early 1960s, which included the judges’ tower that still stands. Lift serviced skiing moved in 1969 from Mount Revelstoke to nearby Mount Mackenzie with the intention of someday expanding to the summit. The last jumping event took place in 1974. The advent of the large constructed jumps nearer to urban centers supplanted to need to travel to remote natural jump sites like Revelstoke. Also, Revelstoke’s heavy snowfalls required a great deal of manual packing—a volunteer workload that was difficult to sustain. Today, the Revelstoke Ski Club continues as an alpine ski racing program. Over the years several local racers have competed internationally.
Cross country skiers split from the parent club to form the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club in 1989 when the group purchased a track setting machine. The Nordic skiers operate a network of ski trails on Mount Macpherson under an agreement with the British Columbia Forest Service.