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Nordic Ski Clubs in BC's Lower Mainland

9/20/2018

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Word's out...XC skiing is an excellent multi-generational sport, ideal for people of all ages and abilities. This outdoor winter sport is social and fun, a low impact yet full body workout supporting healthy cardiovascular functions. In BC, most children learn to cross-country ski through the their elementary school's participation in the Ski S'Kool Program, but there are also a variety of non-profit, community building, ski clubs committed to growing the sport for future generations. ​
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From age 4 to adulthood, Nordic Ski Clubs offer programs that 'encourage all individuals to be involved in lifelong physical activity and articulates the need for children, particularly those who have an interest in competing in the sport, to be given a solid foundation in physical, technical, tactical and mental capacities upon which to build their performance abilities.'  The primary component of this is the Jackrabbit Programs, named after the legendary Hermann “Jackrabbit” Smith-Johannsen – a Norwegian immigrant that lived and skied to the impressive age of 112 (for real!).  
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There are a number of ways to engage the local Nordic community and pre-season is the best time of year to consider your options: volunteer positions, memberships, program enrolments, and special events...we've done our best to compile a comprehensive list to finding your Nordic Ski tribe this winter:
Club Name
Hub Location
Programs Offered
Get in Touch
Whistler Nordic Ski Club
Whistler
  • Skill Development Programs (Bunnyrabbit, Jackrabbit, Track Attack)
  • Jr Racing Program
  • Adult Skill Lessons
Email admin@whistlernordics.com
Website: www.whistlernordics.com
Sea to Sky Nordic Ski Club
Squamish
  • Skill Development Programs (Bunnyrabbit, Jackrabbit, Track Attack)
  • Jr Racing Programs
  • Biathlon
  • Ski Jumping
  • Adult Skill Lessons
Email: info@seatoskynordics.ca 
Website: www.seatoskynordics.ca 
Spud Valley Nordic Association
Pemberton
  • Ski S’Kool
  • Skill Development Programs (Bunnyrabbit, Jackrabbit, Track Attack)
  • Jr Racing Program
Club Facilities: Nairn Falls Campground
  • 3.5 km groomed trails; ski playground
  • Grooming: snowmobile; Ginzu Groomer
Ph: (604) 894-6182
Email: dfflos@hotmail.com
Website: https://spudvalleynordics.com/ 
Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club
North Vancouver
  • Adult Skill Lessons
  • Skill Development Programs (Bunnyrabbit, Jackrabbit, Track Attack)
  • Jr Racing Program
Ph: (604) 942-6410
Email: info@hollyburnxc.ca
Website: www.hollyburnxc.ca
The Vancouver Skiers
North Vancouver
  • Adult Skill Lessons
  • Day and overnight trips to various cross country ski areas
Ph: (604) 924 3533
Email: web@theskiers.ca
Website: www.theskiers.ca 
Nordic Racers Ski Club
Vancouver
  • Adult Skill Lessons
  • Programs for skiers with a disability
Email: membership@nordicracers.ca
Website: www.nordicracers.ca
UBC Nordic Ski Club
Vancouver
  • Varsity Ski Team
Ph: (604) 822-3683 
Email: 
nordicski.sc@ubc.ca
We highly recommend attending one of the upcoming Ski Swaps.  Not only will you find deals on gear, this is typically a great opportunity for local clubs to feature their programs and courses as well...​
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
  • Sept. 29, 2018 - Nordic Swap & Expo @ the Squamish Adventure Centre hosted by the Sea to Sky Nordics
  • Oct. 5-8, 2018 - Annual Turkey Sale @ most of Whistler Village's Retailers hosted by Whistler Blackcomb
  • Oct. 6, 2018 - Whistler Nordics Ski Swap @ Whistler's Hilton Resort & Spa hosted by Whistler Nordics
  • Oct. 12-14, 2018 - Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap @ Vancouver PNE hosted by Canadian Ski Patrol
  • Oct. 18, 2018 - Hollyburn Cross Country AGM, Club Buy Night and Ski Swap @ Deep Cove Outdoors in North Van
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