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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. During the fall, we provide dryland training for adults and youth at Bechtel Park in Waterloo. From January to March, we provide on snow training for youth and their parents at the City of Waterloo's Bechtel Park. More...
2008 schedule for the JR program
ITS A WRAP! A GIFT WRAPPED AWARD & THE AGM BRING 2007-2008 TO A ClOSE, May 26
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The WRNSC wins the 2008 Southern Ontario Division (SOD) Club Award for overall excellence in ski programs!This award is a testament to years of dedicated work and spirit on behalf of program leaders. It includes Nancy (Jackrabbit Program), Susan (Magic Rabbits Program) Kevin (Junior Outer/Racing) and Beth (Adult Program). Needless to say the work of previous program leaders and their assistants is very much part of this award. |
The club programs and other endeavours are always supported and often initiated by the Board of Directors and on Monday, May 26, the 2007-2008 season came to a close with the Annual General Meeting at the UofW Grad House. After a a healthy dinner, courtesy of Henry and Rose from the Grad House, program and committee leaders presented their observations from the past season. The Board of Directors was dissolved and we extend a warm thank you to Julie who has served as secretary for two years, as well as Barbara and Andrew, who both served as directors. They have vacated their positions on the Board of Directors, but skiing is in their bones and we'll likely see them around.
In addition, the presidency of Greg has come to a close after his two year stint, although he will remain on the Board. Joining him in 2008-2009 will be Farida, Stephan, as well as three new contributors, namely Leslie, Judy and Beth. One position remains open, and ideally a parent, connected to the Jackrabbit program, will occupy the spot. If you are interested, contact the Greg, the past president. The 2008-2009 season promises to add some excitement.
| Trillium Grant Successful! May 5, 2008! The WRNSC was successful in its application for $10,300 for the purpose of buying new gooming equipment from Tidd Tech. This includes a roller to pack down large amounts of snow and a renovator with two hydraulic track setters; they will likely be delivered in November 2008 just in time for the season. The funds have been received and this grant now marks the second time that the Trillium Foundation has assisted the club with capital purchases. In 2003, the club received approx. $8,000 for a new snowmobile. Dave and Stephan, the trail groomers for the past season, are sligthly afraid that everyone will want their job so they can play with the new toys. For now, we trust that everyone will a least get the benefits of improved trail conditions in 2008-2009. Stay tuned for more news. |
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WRNSC Banquet and Season Celebration, April 6, 2008
The 2008 edition of the Banquet enjoyed great outdoor weather for a rigorous handball game and splendid food from in celebration of a terrific season. Thanks to all those who came to eat and all those who shaped the afternoon's proceedings.We started with a fantastic video from Vincent Hartrup who put video footage and still pictures to a great soundtrack on the big screen. We recognized all the Jackrabbit participants, who received their skill and distant stickers&badges. In addition, we celebrated our annual award winners. They include: Jackrabbit Leadership Award: Nick Cipp; Youth Leadership Award: Jens Morgan; Youth Racer of the Year: Oliver Conway-White; Adult Racer of the Year: Stephan Latour; Jackrabbit Johannson Award: Nancy Hartrup; Adult-Learn-to-Ski: Jeff Kroetsch; KSA Award: Susan Shields; Partner of the Year Award: Jim Reitzel Realty. The banquet does not quite close the season; instead the AGM will do this part and a date will be announced at the end of the month |
WRNSC Positions
The WRNSC needs to fill the following positions on the Board for the next season. Please have a look and consider helping out our club.
President:
· Plan and facilitate board meetings (August to April)
· Liaison with City of Kitchener and City of Waterloo
· Liaison with Cross Country Canada and Southern Ontario Division
· Fill out grant applications for City of Kitchener and Waterloo
Secretary:
· Attend Board meetings and take minutes
· Distribute minutes to Board
Directors:
· Attend Board meetings
· Discuss and approve budget
· Consider and approve programs, equipment purchases and other issues that might come up
· Liaison with program coordinators
We are looking for 3 new directors for the 2008/09 season. As a director you can get involved in a variety of aspects within the club and really make a difference.
If you have any questions, please call the WRNSC phone line at 519-880-1719 to leave a message and we'll get back to you ASAP. Board members will also be at the banquet on 6th April, so you can talk to us in person to find out more details.
Sudbury Ontario-Cup: Simply Splendid, February 23-24, 2008 A small but potent WRNSC contingent conquered the trails at Laurentian Nordic in Sudbury, participating in pursuit races over two days. The pursuit races had us partake in a skate race on Saturday and then start behind the fastest skate skier in a Classic race on Sunday. You had to chase down the rabbit. Gavin mastered this exceptionally well, capturing a Silver Medal, while Jens and Oliver placed in the mid-pack. In a post race interview, Jens quickly mentioned that he was less then a second ahead of Oliver in the Classic Race...but Oliver was head in the two day total. Medals were also won by Farida and Stephan in the Masters' divisions, with the latter moving up from 4th place and 49 second deficit from Saturday's race, to 2nd place overall. He was tired on Monday. Stay tuned for OFFSAA results and the Ontario Winter games.
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