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Men's & Women's Cross Country Events

Description

Cross Country skiing is at the heart of all Nordic events. It has the largest field of competetors and is the most popular Nordic discipline for recreaton purposes due to its mass appeal. People of all ages and athletic ability can participate in the sport.

There are two basic techniques in cross-country: classical, where the skis move parallel to each other through machine-groomed tracks in the snow, and free technique where skiers propel themselves in a manner similar to speed skating, pushing off with the edge of their skis. Free technique uses shorter skis and is slightly faster than classical.

Upcoming Cross Country Courses/Clinics

NCCP: Introduction to Community Coaching - Cross-Country

Dates: Feb. 1, 6pm to 9pm and Feb. 2, all day

Location: Whistler, BC

We have received two grants, in conjunction with the Whistler Nordics Ski Club, from Cross-Country Canada and GM's Making Dreams possible to help fund this course. This is the first course that is required if you are interested in Coaching Athletes with a Disability.

Please contact Chelsey at cwalker@whistleradaptive.com or 604-905-4493 if you are interested in taking this course

Funding is available for this course

Adaptive Cross-Country Clinic

Date: Feb. 3, 9am to 12pm

The Whistler Adaptive Sports Program is pleased to host Jeff Whiting from Cross-Country Canada to host an Adaptive Cross Country Clinic on Feb. 3 in Whistler. This event is open to athletes and volunteers who are interested in learning more about Para-Nordic Sport. Please contact Chelsey at cwalker@whistleradaptive.com or 604-905-4493 if you are interested in participating in this clinic

Want to Become a Cross Country Ski Official?

There is no better time than the present to get involved. With plenty of events planned for the Callaghan Valley in 2008, the need for cross country ski officials is beginning to grow. Because of the Province's commitment to the sport through the construction of this world class destination right here in BC, access to the appropriate officiating courses is alot easier than you think.

CCBC is responsible for officials training within BC. There are 14 courses taking place in BC this year. A list of the courses is found on the CCBC website at: www.crosscountrybc.ca/main.asp?cmd=doc&ID=1778

Individuals should be a member of a sanctioned cross country ski club to take a course and should contact the person indicated on the CCBC website to register for the course. There are clubs in most communities and a list of clubs can be found on the CCBC website at www.crosscountrybc.ca/main.asp?cmd=cat&ID=333.

For further information, please contact your local sanctioned cross country ski club.

Thanks for your interest in helping keep the sport of cross country skiing strong in BC!

Links

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