L2L session at Hollyburn
- Details of session have been sent by email
Whether or not you are in lessons, come up to Hollyburn for a ski and afterwards join fellow club members in the Lodge for a free hot chocolate! See December Newsletter for more info.
This is the online component for the Saturday Jan 11 training.
Nordic Racers Training for Invictus Games or for one of our scheduled Skiing Is Believing events.
Saturday, January 11 – Nordic Racers (NRS) Volunteer Training Workshop on snow session. There will also be a two hour online component for this training on Thursday evening January 9th.
Register here for this training: Para Nordic Volunteer Training
Volunteer workshop to help volunteers prepare for the Invictus Games or for one of our scheduled Skiing Is Believing events. This training is required for all volunteers. Session will be held at Whistler Olympic Park:
Saturday, January 11 – Nordic Racers (NRS) Volunteer Training Workshop on snow session. There will also be a two hour online component for this training on Thursday evening January 9th.
Register here for this training: Para Nordic Volunteer Training
L2L session at Hollyburn
- Details of session have been sent by email
Whether or not you are in lessons, come up to Hollyburn for a ski and afterwards join fellow club members in the Lodge for a free hot chocolate! See December Newsletter for more info.
L2L session at Hollyburn
- Details of session have been sent by email
Whether or not you are in lessons, come up to Hollyburn for a ski and afterwards join fellow club members in the Lodge for a free hot chocolate! See December Newsletter for more info.
L2L session at Hollyburn
- Details of session have been sent by email
Whether or not you are in lessons, come up to Hollyburn for a ski and afterwards join fellow club members in the Lodge for a free hot chocolate! See December Newsletter for more info.
L2L session at Hollyburn
- Details of session have been sent by email
Whether or not you are in lessons, come up to Hollyburn for a ski and afterwards join fellow club members in the Lodge for a free hot chocolate! See December Newsletter for more info.
This is our Annual Valentines Dessert Potluck Social!
Bring a dessert to share and meet in the Lodge after your ski. Details to be sent closer to the event.
L2L session at Hollyburn
- Details of session have been sent by email
Whether or not you are in lessons, come up to Hollyburn for a ski and afterwards join fellow club members in the Lodge for a free hot chocolate! See December Newsletter for more info.
L2L session at Hollyburn
- Details of session have been sent by email
Whether or not you are in lessons, come up to Hollyburn for a ski and afterwards join fellow club members in the Lodge for a free hot chocolate! See December Newsletter for more info.
L2L session at Hollyburn
- Details of session have been sent by email
Whether or not you are in lessons, come up to Hollyburn for a ski and afterwards join fellow club members in the Lodge for a free hot chocolate! See December Newsletter for more info.
In conjunction with Skiing Is Believing (SIB), Nordic Racers will have access to the Flex Room at WOP all day on March 1st. Come and join fellow club members for some fun events. Bring a potluck lunch item to share!
We have two volunteer workshops arranged this winter to help volunteers prepare for the Invictus Games or for one of our scheduled Skiing Is Believing events. This training is required for all volunteers. These are the dates (all sessions at Whistler Olympic Park):
Saturday, December 14 – Whistler Adaptive Sports Program (WASP) Volunteer Training Workshop
Saturday, January 11 – Nordic Racers (NRS) Volunteer Training Workshop on snow session. There will also be a two hour online component for this training on Thursday evening January 9th.
You only need to take one of these workshops to qualify as a volunteer. If you have attended one of these training events in previous years (either from Nordic Racers or Whistler Adaptive Sports Program) you do not need to attend these workshops again unless you wish to refresh your skills.
Register here for this training: Para Nordic Volunteer Training
The annual Silverstar trip runs Nov 29-Dec 2.
Accommodation includes tickets to the Saturday night banquet featuring dinner and dancing!
Note: Registration will open October 15th at 8pm and close November 23rd midnight.
Tickets for the dinner/dance can be purchased separately, but must be purchased before Nov 15.
Ski lessons are also available.
see the Zone4 signup link or the October Newsletter for more info
What: prepare for the upcoming ski season with ski-specific dryland exercises
When: 9:30am every Saturday from the end of Sept until the snow falls!
Where: Meet Location: West Parking Lot B, NW Marine Drive (this is the west-most parking lot before the hill, just west of Parking Lot A)
Details: See here for more info.
Note: The first Dryland Training for Fall 2023 will be at Spanish Banks, 9:30am Saturday Sept 28. It will then alternate between Spanish Banks and Capilano Dam.
What: Bring food to share and bring your skis to wax and waxing tools if you have some.
When: Directly following dryland training on Saturday, Nov 16 (approx 11:45am).
Where: West Vancouver (12 min drive from Cleveland Dam). Email communications@nordicracers.ca to confirm attendance and get the exact location.
Details: Earn your calories at Dryland, then join us for a potluck food lunch and ski waxing party. We will set up benches for ski waxing. There will be some wax and waxing tools available, but bring your own if you have them. Note that this is not a clinic but experienced skiers will be there and happy to share their knowledge with those just learning to wax their own skis.
Meet Location: west side of Cleveland Dam Lot Parking (Prospect Ave / Nancy Greene Way)
Details: see here for more info
After Dryland join us for a Potluck and Ski Waxing Party
Bring something to share for lunch and bring your skis that need waxing and any waxing equipment you have, To get the location of the Ski Wax Party and potluck, email communications@nordicracers.ca
What: prepare for the upcoming ski season with ski-specific dryland exercises
When: 9:30am every Saturday from the end of Sept until the snow falls!
Where: Meet Location: West Parking Lot B, NW Marine Drive (this is the west-most parking lot before the hill, just west of Parking Lot A)
Details: See here for more info.
Note: The first Dryland Training for Fall 2023 will be at Spanish Banks, 9:30am Saturday Sept 28. It will then alternate between Spanish Banks and Capilano Dam.
Meet Location: west side of Cleveland Dam Lot Parking (Prospect Ave / Nancy Greene Way)
Details: see here for more info
(Dryland Training alternates between Spanish Banks and Cleveland Dam, Saturdays 9:30am - 11:30am)
What: prepare for the upcoming ski season with ski-specific dryland exercises
When: 9:30am every Saturday from the end of Sept until the snow falls!
Where: Meet Location: West Parking Lot B, NW Marine Drive (this is the west-most parking lot before the hill, just west of Parking Lot A)
Details: See here for more info.
Note: The first Dryland Training for Fall 2023 will be at Spanish Banks, 9:30am Saturday Sept 28. It will then alternate between Spanish Banks and Capilano Dam.
Join us for a fun Season Kick-Off at Coast Outdoors, Oct 26.
Location: 352 Lynn Avenue, North Vancouver, V7J 2C5
Sign up at: Season Kick-Off
Come celebrate the start of the season with us at Coast Outdoors! Happening Wednesday, October 23rd, 6-8 PM for BBQ brats, veggie sausages, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, store discounts, and plenty of Nordic Racer cheer. Please bring your own plates & mugs.
This is also a great opportunity to take advantage of our 10% club discount and get some new gear!
Meet Location: west side of Cleveland Dam Lot Parking (Prospect Ave / Nancy Greene Way)
Details: see here for more info
(Dryland Training alternates between Spanish Banks and Cleveland Dam, Saturdays 9:30am - 11:30am)
The annual Silverstar trip runs Nov 29-Dec 2.
The above includes tickets to the Saturday night banquet featuring dinner and dancing!
Note: Registration will open October 15th at 8pm and close November 23rd midnight.
Tickets for the dinner/dance can be purchased separately, but must be purchased before Nov 15.
Ski lessons are also available.
see the Zone4 link or the October Newsletter for more info
What: prepare for the upcoming ski season with ski-specific dryland exercises
When: 9:30am every Saturday from the end of Sept until the snow falls!
Where: Meet Location: West Parking Lot B, NW Marine Drive (this is the west-most parking lot before the hill, just west of Parking Lot A)
Details: See here for more info.
Note: The first Dryland Training for Fall 2023 will be at Spanish Banks, 9:30am Saturday Sept 28. It will then alternate between Spanish Banks and Capilano Dam.
Meet Location: west side of Cleveland Dam Lot Parking (Prospect Ave / Nancy Greene Way)
Details: see here for more info
(Dryland Training alternates between Spanish Banks and Cleveland Dam, Saturdays 9:30am - 11:30am)
What: prepare for the upcoming ski season with ski-specific dryland exercises
When: 9:30am every Saturday from the end of Sept until the snow falls!
Where: Meet Location: West Parking Lot B, NW Marine Drive (this is the west-most parking lot before the hill, just west of Parking Lot A)
Details: See here for more info.
Note: The first Dryland Training for Fall 2023 will be at Spanish Banks, 9:30am Saturday Sept 28. It will then alternate between Spanish Banks and Capilano Dam.
Summer Hike - Saturday September 14
What: Help get yourself in shape for the upcoming Dryland Training with a fun hike up St Mark's Summit
When: 9am, Saturday September 14
Where: Meet outside the new (upper) lodge at Cypress Ski Hill base
Details: Bring a backpack with necessary hiking supplies (food, water, sunscreen, hat, emergency clothing, first aid, etc), wear comfortable hiking footwear, and enjoy a fun day on our North Shore mountains with fellow Nordic Skiers. Make sure you join the Nordic Racers WhatsApp group for up to the minute updates on this event - see end of newsletter for info on how to join this group.
Summer Picnic - Wednesday July 24
What: Summer get together to reconnect!
When: 6pm, Wednesday July 24
Where: Location - 4445 NW Marine Drive, Locarno Beach Park
Details: Bring your own food to BBQ, salads or desserts to share, drinks, chairs and smiles and join us for a summer evening get-together. A good time to reconnect with fellow skiers and to start thinking about the upcoming season. Friends and wannabe-Nordic Racers welcome!
We would love to have some musicians to lead some songs, so if you have a talent for an instrument and can bring it that would be great!
Join us for an annual review of the season including the accounting details.
Hosted by our fantastic team members Andrea Heal and Don Town
Address: 917 East 29th Street, Lynn Valley
Parking on side streets not on 29th Ave. If you need physical assistance let us know ahead of time - house is WC accessible but help will be needed on a few steps getting into the house.
Please bring cushions or folding chairs if you have.
More details to follow soon…
Venue : Commodore Lanes, 838 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2C9
Date : April 13th
Time : 7-9pm
We have sent out a questionnaire to gather info on activities and potluck versus ordering pizza, details for the event will be updated as soon as all the responses have been collected!
Social: enjoy a ski around the trails then come into the lodge to socialize with fellow club members in Hollyburn lodge and get a free hot chocolate, apple cider or hot tea 7:30-8:30pm
See this link for details and signup:
Nordic Racers Adaptive - Skiing is Believing (wildapricot.org)
In conjunction with the Skiing Is Believing event, the Flex room will be open all day and you are welcome to use this room to leave gear and to socialize with fellow members.
Schedule:
Morning - Free time for skiing, or meet at the WOP flex room at 9:30 for a group ski
Noon - Lunch / dessert fest
1 PM - Obstacle course event
Afternoon - Free time for skiing
Please bring a dish to share for a potluck lunch and dessert fest! And bring serving spoons for your dish and own dishes and cutlery
If you'd like to attend but need a lift to WOP, please check in with the WhatsApp carpool group for your area.
Social: enjoy a ski around the trails then come into the lodge to socialize with fellow club members in Hollyburn lodge and get a free hot chocolate or apple cider 7:30-8:30pm
Social: enjoy a ski around the trails then come into the lodge to socialize with fellow club members in Hollyburn lodge and get a free hot chocolate or apple cider.
Social: enjoy a ski around the trails then come into the lodge to socialize with fellow club members in Hollyburn lodge and get a free hot chocolate or apple cider.
See this link for details and signup:
Nordic Racers Adaptive - Skiing is Believing (wildapricot.org)
In conjunction with the Skiing Is Believing event, the Flex room will be open all day and you are welcome to use this room to leave gear and to socialize with fellow members
Get your dessert ideas and sweet tooths ready for the annual Nordic Racer's Valentine social!
Happening in Hollyburn Lodge Wednesday Feb 14th, 7:45-9ish.
Ski your dessert up to the lodge prior to coaching sessions and skiing for a bonus warm-up.
Free Wednesday evening hot chocolate and apple cider included for Nordic Racer members as well.
Club lessons: meet your coach at the agreed spot at 6:25pm ready to ski
Social: after lessons or your own ski, come and socialize with fellow club members in Hollyburn lodge.
Club lessons: meet your coach at the agreed spot at 6:25pm ready to ski
Social: after lessons or your own ski, come and socialize with fellow club members in Hollyburn lodge.
See this link for details and signup:
Nordic Racers Adaptive - Skiing is Believing (wildapricot.org)
