Excitement grows at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club!
First of all, thank you to all of the respondents, we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to provide thoughtful and constructive feedback.
Your responses will help us as we refresh and evolve our strategic plans, and more importantly it helps us identify where we can do better day over day.
Overall the survey results endorse all the hard work our GM, our staff, our coaches, our amazing volunteers and our board members do to provide a safe and happy experience at our Otway facility, so thank you.
That said, through the feedback on the survey, the comments provided, and general feedback we receive from our membership, you have also identified the areas we need to improve on, so again thank you.
We plan to provide ongoing updates on what we are doing in response to your feedback, and continue to invite the dialogue that helps us deliver on our aspiration of building a world class facility, and experience, for all.
Looking forward to seeing you on the trails!
Lance MacDonald, President
Thank you
Rickbeil Family Donates $200,000 to Grow the Snowmaking System
When the Rickbeil family heard the great work that has been occurring at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, they did not hesitate to donate $200,000 towards the next phase of the snowmaking system. In prior years, the Rickbeil family donated over $400,000 to install the lighting on the 10km of competition courses (i.e Blue/FT, Red/Classic course).
The planned snow making infrastructure will bring snowmaking to the entire 10 kilometers in the Rickbeil Family Nordic Light Park (as well as the 3.5km Para Nordic sit ski course). This vision will provide 14km of trails covered by snowmaking, which will give the largest and most modern snow making system at a Nordic facility in Canada.
Thank you
a division of
SInclar Group Forest Products Ltd.
For your donation of roof trusses to help build the
new gazebo cover over the outdoor picnic table beside our lodge!
Thank you
For covering freight on the athlete apple fundraiser!
The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club has good reason to be proud of its athletes. One of our athletes, Sarah Beaudry, is on the Biathlon Senior National Team. The athletes selected to go to Biathlon Canada's World Cup Team have yet to be announced, but we are confident Sarah will be among them.
The team leaves for Europe the 19th of November. The first two world cup events will be in Finland, followed by two events in Austria and then on to Germany (complete schedule at https://biathlonresults.com/).
The National Team athletes are putting on a fundraiser to help defray some of the costs. They are offering all sorts of great items on an online silent auction including some National Team ski items!
Explore More Program
The leaders of the Explore More Program worked hard to bring the Explore More Program that provides a safe experience to seniors. This year there will not be lessons, or the indoor social. However, they will still provide tours to people with experience.
Snowshoe
Join our senior/55+ snowshoe leaders and volunteers for a guided snowshoe tour of the various snowshoe trails at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club on Wednesdays January 6, 13, and 20. Tours will be approximately 1.5 hours in length. Three levels of tours to accommodate different ability levels will be available.
Ski
Join our senior/55+ ski instructors and volunteers for a guided classic cross-country ski tour of the various ski trails at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club on Mondays January 4, 11, and 18. Tours will be approximately 1.5 hours in length. Three levels of tours to accommodate different ability levels will be available.
Pre-registration is required. The registration will be online and posted on our website very soon.
Adult (Master's) Ski Program
The Master's Program is back this year and has expanded!
Technos – Skate only: Mondays
We will be offering a skate only group called the Technos. This group will have session only once a week on Mondays from 6:20 to 7:30 PM, as we believe the beginner will appreciate a program that requires less investment in time. This group is for beginners and intermediate skiers who wish to improve their skate skiing skills. The focus of the sessions will be primarily on technical drills to increase their skate skiing proficiency. Participants are also welcomed to join us every second weekend on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. for a free group ski open to the
community.
Classy Technos – Classic only: Thursdays
This group is intended for the beginner to intermediate skier who wishes to work on their technical proficiency. This class will be offered once a week on Thursdays from 6:20 to 7:30 p.m. The goal of the sessions will be mainly focused on technique, primarily through working on technical drills. Participants are also welcomed to join us every second weekend on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. for a free group ski open to the community.
The socialites – Classic and skate: Mondays and Thursdays
This group is intended for the intermediate to advanced skier. The aim of the sessions will be to work on technique, improve fitness, and accumulate a good volume of mileage. This group is intended for those who would like to train in a group while not taking themselves too seriously and who enjoy the social aspect of skiing in a group. This group will be meeting on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:10 to 7:30 p.m. Participants are also welcomed to join us every second weekend on Saturdays at 10:00 AM for a free group ski open to the community.
Master Blasters – Classic and skate: Monday, Thursday and Saturdays
This group is intended for the avid skier who enjoys racing or who would like to start racing in loppets and local races. This group will meet on Mondays, Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 12:00 AM. The goals of the session will be to work on technique, specific endurance strength, speed, volume and intensity.
Para Troopers – Sit skiers, visually impaired, and standing skiers: Saturdays
This group is intended for para skiers who would like to ski in a social group, practice their skills, and have some direction on training. These sessions will take place from 10:30 to 12:00. Spots are limited based on equipment or guides availability based on the category.
Pre-registration is required. The registration will be online and posted on our website very soon.
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Employment Opportunities
Join the team at Caledonia Nordic Ski Club. We currently have job postings for: .....
Rental Shop Staff
CANSI Instructors
Groomer
Snowmaker
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Rudy says...
...scoop up the poop before you finish your loop.
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