| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | December 26, 2009
 Trail conditions. In a word: Terrible.
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| | December 19, 2009
 Icy trails but still holding. Renovator is wired up and waiting for snow.
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| | December 13, 2009
 Trails holding despite the rain.
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| December 12, 2009
 Go and enjoy some great skiing in the sun!
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About Us:
The Waterloo Region Nordic Sports Club is a not-for-profit corporation providing programs and opportunities for youth and adults to learn and enjoy cross country skiing.
Located in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in Southwestern Ontario, we serve the communities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. Members have also come from surrounding municipalities, including Brantford, Woodstoock and Guelph. During the fall, we provide dryland training for adults and youth at various locations In Waterloo, including Bechtel Park and Waterloo Park. From January to March, we provide on snow training and instructions for youth and adults at Bechtel Park and Camp Heidelberg.
Our club also participates in races and loppets (a mass participation event for all ages) in Ontario. We also organize ski trips and tours for all members.
The Waterloo Nordic Sports Club is a member of Cross Country Canada and receives support from the City of Kitchener, the City of Waterloo, and the Optimist Club of Kitchener-Waterloo, as well as other sponsors and supporters.
The WRNSC is a not-for-profit sport organization that relies on volunteers to organize and operate activities and programs.
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In the Spirit of the Club:
The spirit of the club is embodied through the wonderful volunteers who create, maintain, and enhance its programs; they provide much of the spirit that can make membership a communal experience. Club members are encourage to contribute in a specific role or with a specific task, some of which can be familiar to you, while others allow you to develop skills and knowledge. Below is a list of positions with a description of tasks.
Award Winners
The WRNSC celebrates its many volunteers and members, rewarding a few annually, who have contributed beyond expectations, or who have particpated with vigour and enthusiam. Cheers to them.
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2010 |
2009 |
Jackrabbit Johanssen Award
awarded annually, based on recommendations from the Board
celebrating a member, who can stand on his/her head and
who has contributed significantly to club endeavours and its esprit du corps |
Susan Shields |
Ralph Morgan |
Jackrabbit Leadership Award
awarded annually, based on recommendations by Jackrabbit leaders
and the Board, celebrating a Jackrabbit Leader who has shown
great committment, enthusiasm, and leadership |
Phyllis |
Doug Cameron |
Youth Leadership Award
awarded annually, based on recommendation by Jackrabbit Leaders,
celebrating a youth member who volunteered with the Jackrabbit Ski League |
Jens Morgan |
Jens Morgan |
Adult Learn-to-Ski Award
awarded annually, on a recommendation from instructors,
celebrating an adult who attended faithfully and learned
the basics with enthusiasm |
Chantel Franklin |
Carla Verwijs |
Adult Racer of the Year
awarded annually, based on attendance and results from races and loppets,
celebrating an adult who distinguised him/herself as a racer |
Charles Whitlock |
Bill&Mary Henry |
Junior Racer of the Year
awarded annually, based on attendance and results from races and loppets,
celebrating a youth member who distinguised him/herself as a racer |
Andy Shields |
Gavin Shields |
Partner of the Year
awarded annually to a business or service representative,
celebrating their contribution to club endeavours |
Bill Cressman
(C&STax Group) |
Saul and Beverley Goldman
(Velotique) |
Kitchener Sport Association Award
awarded annually to a member, celebrating their contributions
to club endeavours in the year or over a series of years |
Greg Harling |
Kevin Shields |
W.C.S.S.A.A. Recognition Award (New for 2010)
awarded annually, on a recommendation by the Board, celebrating a WRNSC
member or non-member, who has as an athlete or administrator contributed
significantly to cross country skiing in the local high school program |
Connor Paddock |
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