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Quote of the Month
"This time of year is always marked by the itch to get out skiing. It always feels great to get back on snow. With the snow guns already blazing at the Canmore Nordic Centre, and the stored snow spread around to make a short loop of skiing, it won't be long before winter is here and the transition from roller skiing to snow is complete!"
...Drew Goldsack, Two-Time Olympian
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Junior Athlete Profile: Kibitzing with Knute Johnsgaard, YT |
Career ambitions outside of cross-country skiing? Outside of cross-country skiing I see myself exploring the unknown. Maybe just live off fish and berries somewhere in the wilderness. When not training/competing I am likely? Picking apples, and making assorted pastries. When finished with my cross-country skiing career, I want to? Become an inventor and share my inventions with the world. Favourite Vacation Spot? Yukon Territory Favourite Book? I do not read many books, mainly just magazines and cookbooks... but I like Harry Potter. Favourite Movie? Avatar Favourite Olympic/Paralympic Moment? Watching Ivan Babikov, George Grey and Alex Harvey all place in the top-10 during the pursuit race at the Vancouver Games. Before a race, I will listen to what song?
My boy Akon and of course Lil Wayne
My Olympic hero is?
Therese Johaug
If I could rule the world for a day I would?
Go fishing
One thing people don't know about you?
I occasionally write poetry |
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Did you know...
 Ø Ivan Babikov was one of several Canadian Olympic athletes selected to compete in an all-athletes episode of the hit TV show Wipeout. Babikov recently returned from Buenos Aires, Argentina where 13 episodes of Wipeout Canada are being taped. The first season starts November 3rd with the Canadian athletes episode airing in the spring.
 Ø Former National Ski Team athlete,Tara Whitten, carried Canada's flag at the closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games after winning four medals including one gold and three bronze, in cycling events at the 2010 Games in Delhi, India.
 Ø Canmore Nordic Centre stores snow in the summer months to support National teams that train in Canmore get on-snow training earlier in the fall. The snow is piled up and covered with sawdust where it rests for the summer months. Approximately 30 per cent of the pile melts over the summer, but a solid base remains for early skiing. The Nordic Centre hopes to expand its snow storage to cover up to five-kilometers of trail in the future by digging deeper into the ground to use the earth's insulation.
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2011 Canadian Masters Championships - March 3rd to 11th, 2011
With the generous support of Sparkling Hill Resort, Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is hosting the 2011 Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup of Cross Country Skiing in the beautiful Silver Star Provincial Park, near Vernon, BC. This Event is the world championships of cross country for skiers 30 years of age and above. The event attracts 1,100 to 1,400 racers from over 20 countries. The event lasts one week with daily classic and/or freestyle ski races ranging from 5 to 45km in length. For more information, go to: www.mwc2011.com.
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CCC Online Store Products of the Month
As we embark on a new season, there will be great new additions in CCC's E-store for your shopping pleasure. Barb Cartier is driving the E-store ship and with her great taste, rest assured of great gear ahead. Christmas is just over two months away! For those not looking to scramble, check out our E-store for some sweet Christmas stocking stuffers. So spread the gift of good gear!
Click here to check out the CCC Online Store |
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Valued Partners and Sponsors
Funding Partners:
- Sport Canada
- Own the Podium
- Jemini Foundation
- National Cross Country
Development Association
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Silver Partners:
Podium Partners:
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Cross Connections
October 2010 Co-editors: Chris Dornan, Cathy Sturgeon and Barb Cartier |
Dear Cross Connections Subscriber,
Summer has come to an end and we are anxiously awaiting the first snowfall..although there is a 1km ski loop here at the Canmore Nordic Centre which has seen a lot of action despite the unseasonably warm temperatures! Nothing like going for a ski and putting on flip flops afterwards.
The Fall edition of Cross Connections is full of great news, information, and updates. We hope you enjoy reading the newsletter as much as we have enjoyed creating it.
Here's to a winter with lots of snow, great skiing and lots of fun.
Barb Cartier
Assistant Administrator
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NEWS ADVISORY: DEPARTURE DATE POSTPONED
Dinner Train for CCC will Depart April 14, 2011
(by Wanda Bogdane)
Canadian Pacific's fundraising event for CCC aboard their spectacular luxury train will now depart April 14th, 2011.
Over the coming months CCC will continue to sell tickets for this rare opportunity. With sales going well, please inquire with your interest at your earliest convenience. A total of 25 tickets are available to ride aboard the Royal Canadian Pacific from Calgary to Banff. Guests will enjoy a decadent five course dinner, end-of-season announcements and the spectacular scenery of Banff National Park. Sara Renner and Beckie Scott will be aboard to help close the season in style and a great surprise will be served following dinner. Canadian Pacific's President and CEO Fred Green will also be in attendance to help host this special event. Tickets: $2,000 for one or $3,000 for two For more details: 403.678.6791 ext 33 or wbogdane@cccski.com To see more about this beautiful piece of Canadian heritage, go to: www.royalcanadianpacific.com
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2010-11 Operational Plan/Strategic Plan to 2018 (+) Now Available on the CCC Website
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Haywood 2011 Ski Nationals in Canmore, Alberta (March 11-19, 2010)
The Ski Nationals 2011 Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that the Official Event Website is now online:
www.skinationals.com
Athletes, coaches, volunteers, sponsors and spectators are encouraged to visit the website regularly for important updates regarding all elements of the event including the competition schedule, registration, accommodation in Canmore, sponsorship opportunities, banquets and other information.
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Club Profile: Menihek Nordic Ski Club NL & Lab - Run For the Hills 
On a crisp sunny 7C day at 1:00 p.m., one of the most exciting community events hosted by Menihek Nordic Ski Club, to happen in Labrador West this season was off and running. Over 227 participants of all ages were on the go for the fifth annual Run for the Hills hosted by the Menihek Nordic Ski Club. The trail was excellent with loops of 2km, 3km, 5km and 7kms running concurrently. The expression seen on the faces of the youth and adults alike was something to remember. With earlier fall, the yellow leaves of the birches really stood out. The race was enjoyed by all, the AP Lowe students, the JRS students, the Menihek High Cross Country Running team, the local running club, the swim team and many more.
Lots of prizes and medals for all kids up to and including 12 years, main prize draw for each event was $100 and prizes for 13-18 years, and also prizes for adults.
Thank you to all sponsors who gave their support.
The organizing committee and volunteers did a great job.
"This was a stellar event." organizing chairperson Fay Pittman and chief of races Phillip Power said, "This was the best Run for the Hills yet".
 (photo credit: Gerry Rideout)
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Len Apedaile Appointed to Position of Vice-Chairperson, Nordic Skiing Sport Technical Committee of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
Many people know Len Apedaile as the President of the Strathcona Nordics Ski Club, and the Coast Zone Chair with Cross-Country BC. In these capacities he has worked hard to build the club and help develop the Nordic venue facilities at Mount Washington Resort on Vancouver Island. Len also organized and served as Chief of Competition for the 2007 and 2009 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Cups at Mount Washington as well as for the 2009 IPC World Cup at Whistler Paralympic Park.
Most recently, Len was employed by the 2010 Vancouver Organising Committee (VANOC) as the cross-country sports manager at Whistler Olympic Park. He was instrumental in the venue preparation and event organization for the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics.
Len can now include on his extensive nordic skiing portfolio his official appointment as the vice chairperson of the IPC for the Nordic Skiing Sport Technical Committee.
His role will involve assisting with technical development (rules and TD development), promoting sport/athlete development initiatives amongst the IPC Nations and vice chair duties. Len will also work closely on IPC-FIS integration initiatives and he will begin working as an IPC TD with a world cup assignment in Finland next January and an assistant TD role at the IPCNS World Championships in April, 2011.
CCC wishes to congratulate Len on his new role.
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Cross Country Canada's Student Athlete Leadership Grant Program
Cross Country Canada is committed to helping university aged skiers enhance their involvement in their sport by providing financial assistance for coaching and officiating courses. With this type of training, former athletes will be well-positioned to join a local ski club and become a knowledgeable volunteer and leader. Those who are not currently active racers also have a vehicle to become more involved in the sport.
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Cross Country Canada's Living History Project
We want to reconnect with as many people as possible who have been involved at one time or another with Cross Country Canada, going back as many years as possible.
- Have you ever been a member of the National Ski Team?
- Were you on the CCC board of directors at any time?
- Were you the chair or a member of a national committee?
If the answer is yes to any of those questions, or if you know someone who could answer yes to those questions, go to: CCC's Living History Project in order to register in our database. |
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Celebration. Pride. Support.
Cross Country Canada's 2011 "Target the Podium" calendar is back....like you have never seen it before! Make money for your club. Special discounts for bulk orders.
Contact info@cccski.com or
1-877-609-3215 for more information.
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Risk Management Guide for Community Sport Organizations - NOW AVAILABLE! 
For 2010 Legacies Now, Rachel Corbett and Dina Bell-Laroche have written a great practical resource guide for sport organizations. Over 100 pages long, the guide represents a summary of our work on risk management in the sport community from over the last 20 years. In particular, the guide consolidates our learnings from the Risk Management Project - a True Sport-funded initiative managed by the Centre for Sport and Law from 2007 to the present. The guide contains almost 20 different appendices of useful tools and tips.
Resource Guides available to download:
Human Resources Guide for Community Sport: Managing Employees
Offers best practices, employment resources and numerous templates that may be used when required and adapted to suit any organization.
Risk Management Guide for Community Sport Organizations
Discover the steps involved in the risk management process in an easy-to-understand language. Find real-life examples and useful tools that may be customized.
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CCC Annual Update for Clubs and Divisions 2010-11
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Staff Changes at Cross Country Canada
Wanda Bogdane, New Director of Marketing
Wanda Bodgane joined Cross Country Canada as Director of Marketing on June 24th. Her office is located at the Bill Warren Training Centre in Canmore, AB. Wanda will focus her efforts towards developing a long-term strategic marketing plan that will support Cross Country Canada in achieving its strategic objectives. Wanda will be responsible for the ongoing development and management of Cross Country Canada's marketing programs designed to generate revenue and resources required to ensure the organization's continued success and growth. Some of her additional responsibilities will also include: fundraising; sponsorship activation; sponsor relations and general promotion of the CCC brand. This is an exciting step for our organization that aligns with our strategic goals of building corporate support and improving external communication. For more information, go to Wanda Bogdane Announcement.
Dave Dyer, Full-Time Director of Events.
Dave Dyer will continue as Cross Country Canada's Director of Events, but will now have additional time to dedicate to expanding events commitments. Dave will continue to work with and support the new Director of Marketing as required.
Ashley Wright Moves to High Performance Coordinator - Administration Position
Ashley Wright has moved from her old role with Cross Country Canada into a new role as High Performance Coordinator - Administration as of August 12th. Ashley replaces Robyn Gear, who moved back to Ontario. Ashley has had big shoes to fill but her professionalism and wonderful personality are making for a smooth transition! We wish to thank Robyn Gear for her dedication to CCC over the past 5 years. She is greatly missed.
Barb Cartier, New Administrator
Barb Cartier was hired on September 7th as the new Assistant Administrator for Cross Country Canada. Her diverse employment background includes administration, supervisory experience, accounting and extensive customer service experience. She is a graduate of the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Science and is fluent in German. Barb has skied both competitively in alpine racing and later in freestyle moguls as a member of the Alberta Freestyle Ski Team from 1990 to 1995. She cross-country skis recreationally and is looking forward to further developing her skills at the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park!
Please join Cross Country Canada in congratulating our new staff and welcoming them to the Cross Country Canada team. |
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