As most of you know, the road conditions to Larch Hills have deteriorated in the past few weeks. This happens every season and is an ongoing concern. The Larch Hills Nordic Society has written letters to Greg Kyllo – MLA Shuswap, the Ministry or Transportation and Infrastructure and AIM Roads Maintenance Company.
It would be helpful for members to send a letter to Greg Kyllo voicing their concerns as well.
You can send a letter or email to:
Mr. Greg Kyllo – MLA Shuswap 202A -371 Alexander St. NE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N7 greg.kyllo@bcliberals.com
Larch Hills Nordic Society Junior Ski Team Intramural Program
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and lack of any competition for the Larch Hills Junior Ski Team, a few coaches hatched a plan to create an intramural program.
The team is already divided into five categories – U10, U12, U14, U16-18+ and Development. From those groups, intramural “teams” were made consisting of skiers from all age categories, although those teams never get together physically due to Covid restrictions and protocols. Skiers got to know their teammates online through an assigned team captain.
Special intramural events run every other Saturday with each age group’s coaches taking a turn to plan something different. There are small prizes or medals given to skiers at the end of some of the events.
The intramural events include; the Candy Cane Dash (classic time trial), ski orienteering, a loppet, an Enduro style downhill, a skiathlon and sprint races. So far this has been a very fun program for the Larch Hills Junior Ski team. The coaches have done an amazing job of creating a fun, friendly competitive atmosphere despite the restrictions this season!
Ladies take on 100K in one day Congratulations to Zara Bucher, Samantha Vukadinovic and Isabelle Wilkie
These young ladies decided to test their abilities with an endurance challenge for themselves. 100 Kilometers skied in one day. They began at day break and completed the task in 11 hours. The total hours of actual ski time was 8.
Their commitment to do this was admirable and many congratulations go out to them for their success.
Their success was very inspirational. Another group of three were so impressed, they agreed to challenge themselves to complete the next 100K. Congrats also to Sheila Corbett, Laura Hepburn and Abbigail May
Anyone else up to the challenge before the end of season???
WELCOME! Two new directors have joined our Executive
Thank you to David Millard and Bill Prytula for committing to join our executive for the 2021 year.
As we say goodbye to Brad Calkins and Clint Smith, we want to express our sincere Thank You for your dedication and commitment to your time served assisting the organization.
Larch Hills Nordic Society Lighting
Project Fundraising Drive
A new incentive!
The Larch Hills Nordic Society is participating in Nordiq Canada’s Fundraising Drive for clubs across Canada. Please consider donating to this exciting project! Only 9 days left to donate – Campaign ends March 19, 2021.
CCBC has put out another challenge for additional funds. With only 10 days to go in the Club Fundraiser, an anonymous supporter of xc skiing in BC has come forward and is challenging BC clubs to see who can raise the most in the next 10 days… starting now!
The winner will receive $1,000 from the anonymous donor and 2nd place will receive $500. Deadline for this challenge is March 19 at 5pm Pacific. (In case of a tie, the $ will be split.)
Only NEW donations count for this challenge, from this moment onwards. So adjust your goal amounts if you have to and see what your club can do in the final 10 days!!
Thank you to all that have already donated towards the success of our Lighting Project. Large or small donations keep us moving towards our goal.
Nordiq Canada needs your help to decide the Jackrabbit Toque Design 2022. The finalists are in across the country! Nordiq Canada members – please provide your input by March 19th at 12 noon MST.
