Junior Athlete Profile:10 Things You Don't Know About Allyson Cummings
My best finish in a cross-country skiing event was.....1st in team sprint 2007 Nationals 2nd in classic sprint 2007 Nationals.
My biggest inspiration in life is....My teammates, coaches, and pretty much any Canadian athlete that strives to be the best.
Growing up I have always wanted to be....A ballerina and an Olympic medallist. My parents sadly never put me in ballet.
My favourite sport team is....Canadian Cross Country Ski Team!! Does that count?!
My favourite movie is....Batman The Dark Knight.
Before a race I will listen to.... Lots of techno or remixes of songs.
If I could Rule the world for a day I would....Make an island half winter and half tropical so that I could ski then lie on the beach and have free food served to me all day.
If I could only have one more meal it would be.....Hardest question ever! I love food more than life itself. Probably Jambalaya with cheesecake and fruit pizza for dessert.
My favourite place in the world to visit is ....I'm quite the beach bum when I'm not training so: the beach. any beach.
My greatest Olympic moment is....Either watching Chandra sing "Oh Canada" or Usain Bolt breaking both the 100 m and 200 m world records, while making it seem effortless, at the Bejing Olympics. | |
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Cross Country Canada Names CP "Sponsor of the Year" 
Canadian Pacific was recognized as "Sponsor of the Year" by Cross Country Canada at the organization's Annual AGM Banquet in Thunder Bay, Ont. in June.
CP has been a leader in supporting the development of cross-country skiing across the country. Since 2006, CP has provided support for Cross Country Canada's Girls on Track Heroes and Mentors Program and the CP Ski Tournaments Program both of which put Olympic athletes in touch with aspiring young skiers.
In 2007-08, the 2010 VANOC partner extended its supportto CCC, providing the resources to launch the club-based program, "Sea2Sea2Sea" Cross Country Canada's Journey to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With prizing for milestones reached on the journey plus standard club promotional materials including a log book, themed map of Canada to track progress and posters. The program has been a great success and sparked the Olympic dream in hundreds of Nordic skiers across the country. More than 750,000-kilometres have been logged by registered skiers during the first two years of the program.
In addition, CP's Spirit Train provided access for people across the country to get up close and personal with Cross Country Canada's Olympic and Paralympic success stories while meeting Beckie Scott, Colette Bourgonje, and Robbi Weldon who participated in the Spirit Train at stops in Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Thunder Bay.
John Anderson, yard manager for their Thunder Bay operations and one of CP's 47 Olympic bound employees attended the gala with his wife to accept the award on behalf of CP.
"Supporting amateur athletics is a core component of CP's community programming and we are proud to have been a sponsor of Canada's cross-country skiing community since 2003," said Anderson after accepting the award. "Leading up to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games, CP has supported the development of cross-country skiing in Canada by promoting mentorship opportunities through CCC."
"CP's interest in grassroots skiing has allowed Cross Country Canada to engage in programs that we could not support on our own, motivating young athletes and inspiring Olympic dreams," said Dave Dyer, director of marketing for Cross Country Canada. "We are proud to have CP as our partner and they are worthy winners of this award."
The corporation's support of CCC and the National Ski Team started back in November 2002 when past CP President Rob Ritchie hosted a fundraising gathering for the NST in Calgary. At that time the women's team of Beckie Scott, Milaine Theriault and Sara Renner swooped into the CP Pavilion on roller skis and highlighted that the tracks to 2006 would require commitment and funding. The girl's message wasn't lost on those in attendance, and a positive relationship was started. During the period leading to 2010, CP has been involved in numerous fundraising and promotional efforts in support of the team including sponsorship of the 2005 Alberta World Cup in Canmore.
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Club Volunteer of the Month : Neil Chalmers, Alberta (by Deb Whitten)
The Race Organizer of the Year award was presented to Neil Chalmers, President of the Crowsnest Pass Cross Country Ski Association at the AGM of Cross Country Alberta. In February, Neil was the Chief of Race for the cross country events of the 55 Plus Alberta Winter Games, hosted by the city of Lethbridge.
Lacking a suitable cross country ski venue, the local organizing committee contacted Neil who enthusiastically agreed to stage the events at the Allison-Chinook ski trails in his community of Crowsnest Pass. From his small club membership of mainly recreational and back country skiers, Neil successfully recruited and trained an effective race organizing committee and many willing race weekend volunteers.
The Games participants were treated to two sunny days of cross country ski racing in a beautiful mountain setting. One of the highlights was that Walter Scott, father of Beckie, agreed to present the medals. Many of the skiers stopped to say thanks and offer congratulations to Neil as they boarded their busses back to Lethbridge. |
| Club Spotlight: Club de fond Mont-Tremblant
(by Daniel Charbonneau)
En plus d'offrir un réseau exceptionnel de sentiers, Ski de fond Mont-Tremblant a la chance d'être situé à moins de 10 minutes d'une multitude d'activités, de services et d'événements, ce qui en fait un endroit de prédilections pour de nombreux vacanciers. L'accueil principal est situé au coeur d'un magnifique parc protégé de 600 hectares, le Domaine Saint-Bernard. On y retrouve une boutique de location (ski de fond, raquette, traîneau, trottinette des neiges), une école de ski de fond, un casse-croûte santé, une salle de fartage intérieur et 3 aires de repos avec poêle à bois.Le réseau de sentiers est répartis sur 25 kilomètres carré et relie le secteur du Domaine Saint-Bernard au Centre de villégiature Tremblant ainsi qu'aux secteurs Centre-ville et Vieux village. Que ce soit entre amis, en famille, en couple ou en solitaire, une variété de sentiers vous y attendent et vous permettent de découvrir des lacs, un tipi, des refuges, la rivière du Diable, le pont Jack Rabbit ainsi que des sommets offrants de superbes point de vue. Le Club de ski de fond junior est une fierté pour notre Centre. Grâce au soutien financier du Club Richelieu local, de la ville de Mont-Tremblant et de la Fondation Tremblant, les enfants de 5 à 12 ans de la région bénéficient de programmes de cours qui font l'envie de bien des régions :
- Dans le cadre de leur programme de cours, des élèves des écoles primaires locales reçoivent des leçons de ski de fond à notre centre : le transport, les moniteurs et les équipements leur sont offerts gratuitement.
- Les cours du dimanche matin sont offerts à prix modique (40$) et incluent la formation par des instructeurs qualifiés, le prêt d'équipement et plusieurs activités. (randonnée aux flambeaux, course, etc)
- Le Camp de jour de la relâche scolaire permet aux enfants inscrits de s'initier ou de parfaire ces techniques de ski de fond en plus d'apprendre à profiter de l'hiver à travers diverses activités hivernales.
Les jeunes de plus de 12 ans, peuvent continuer leur progression et participer plus activement à des compétitions au sein du Club Tremblant Nordique. Quelques membres présentement sur l'équipe du Québec ont fait leur début au sein de notre Club junior Richelieu et Tremblant Nordique. |
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CCC Board of Directors 2009/2010
As of the 2009 Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors consists of the following:
President - Jim McCarthy, ON
Director - Bruce Jeffries, QC
Director - Rob Bernhardt, BC
Director - George Lefeuvre, NB
Director - Dan Brisbin, SK
Director - Frances Moody-Corbett, NL
Director - Sandra Kirby, MB
Director - Grant Abbott-YT (DCC Appointment)
Athlete Director - Tasha Betcherman, ON
Members present had their first brief meeting on Sunday, June 7th prior to their departure from Thunder Bay. | |
CCC Volunteer Awards 2009
The following individuals were recognized at the 2009 CCC AGM in Thunder Bay, ON for their outstanding contribution to promoting and supporting the sport of cross- country skiing in Canada.
Dave Rees Award -Blair Dunbar, AB
Firth Award - Jean Bristow, ON (Co-recipient)
Firth Award - Milaine Thériault, AB (Co-recipient)
Volunteer of the Year Award - Juneva Green, NWT
Sponsor of the Year Award - Canadian Pacific, AB
Media Award - Gary Kingston, BC - The Vancouver Sun
(Co-recipient)
Media Award - Terry Bell, BC - The Province (Co-recipient)
For more information of the CCC Volunteer Awards, please go to the http://www.cccski.com/main.asp?cmd=cat&ID=42&lan=0 . |
Para-Nordic Profile: To Volunteer or Not to Volunteer, That is the Question.
(by Margaret Barron & Melanie Ross)
What inspires people to offer their time and energy to volunteer without payment? Is it awareness of a cause, an opportunity for personal growth, to give something back, a need to achieve? What would inspire you to volunteer?
Melanie Ross launched the Para-Nordic program at the Canada Olympic Park this past season in Calgary, Alberta. As the co-ordinator, Melanie needed to understand a variety of disabilities, be skilled in the sport, find volunteers and coaches, and then convince everyone that it can happen and that they will have fun being part of the Learn to Ski programs. Thanks to her tireless efforts and with the assistance of the Alberta Sports, Parks and Recreation Association for the Blind, the Alberta Amputee Sport and Recreation Association and the Foothills Nordic volunteers, eleven people were introduced to our sport.
There was only one problem. Melanie couldn't recruit enough volunteers, detracting from the skiers' experience. Programs like this have no chance of longevity or growth without the assistance of volunteers. Brent Collingwood of Collingwood Consulting states three reasons why people don't get involved - "Lack of time, Politics and Relevance".
A variety of volunteer roles are available to assist with the Para-Nordic programs across the country. Volunteers can assist with administration, logistics, equipment repairs, coaching and/or instructing, etc. As a volunteer;
Dedication is important - If a volunteer doesn't show up for a lesson, the athletes, depending on their disability can only participate when the coach/instructor has time to spend with them and subsequently takes time away from the rest of the group.
Training is awareness - Recruiting volunteers before the season and including a few training sessions such as disability awareness, equipment training, technical adaptations, etc. will ensure a successful program.
Education is key - Attending the training sessions will help the volunteers become knowledgeable and adaptable. The athletes will benefit from the volunteers assistance and both will feel that they have contributed to their development and are more likely to stay with the program in future seasons.
Enhancing our ski community! - Volunteers and athletes develop friendships and spend time skiing outside of the lessons.
Training sessions for ski coaches and instructors of all levels are offered through Cross Country Canada (CCC). For more information call your provincial ski organization. | |
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