NEWSLETTER
October 12 / 2011
Hello Everyone! Please find below some of the current happenings and information from Fort Saskatchewan Nordic Ski Club!
Fall General Meeting
The Fort Saskatchewan Nordic Ski Club Fall General Meeting will be held 2:00 - 3:30 pm October 16, 2011 at the Ski Chalet. I would encourage club members to attend in order to provide feedback to the board about direction for this season. An agenda and further details about the meeting will be posted on the notice board. Kids are more than welcome and there will be activities and games for them to enjoy during the meeting time.
Registration
This year we will be providing our members with an opportunity to register online. Please check the website on October 16 for registration details and instructions for using the zone4 registration system. Go to www.zone4.ca and explore the "Club Registrations" section. The Fort Saskatchewan Nordic Ski Club will appear in this section shortly.
Coaching Clinic
Fort Saskatchewan Nordic Ski Club is sponsoring some club members to attend Introduction to Community Coaching Clinic November 5/6 and Community Coaching Nov 19/20 in Edmonton. If you are at all interested in learning the basic principles of coaching we would love to have you attend. We are always in need of coaches for the Jackrabbit program. Skiing ability is not a requirement of the program. If you love spending time with the kids teaching is a great opportunity. Technique will come with practice!
Fall Clean-up
Join us at the Ski Club October 22 from 9am to 12:00pm to prep the ski center for the ski season. We need help with the final chalet clean up, and support outside with tree trimming and grass cutting as well as many other jobs. Let me know if you are interested in helping out! We will certainly find you something to do!
Volunteering
Fort Saskatchewan Nordic Ski Club is a volunteer organization. We NEED your help in order to continue to be able to offer the terrific cross country skiing experience that we currently provide. Below is a list of the various volunteer opportunities available with the club. I hope that you will take a moment to have a look at the list and consider taking some time to provide your support:
Jackrabbit, Racing, & Adult CoachesNew coaches are provided with the training required to become qualified in teaching cross country skiing.
Tracksetters
The Fort Saskatchewan Nordic Ski Club provides orientation to learn the proper techniques for using the equipment required for trail maintenance and grooming.We are always looking for additional members for our tracksetting team.
Facility Maintenance
The equipment storage garage and ski lodge both require regular attention to allow for a clean, safe, and efficient environment.
Grooming Equipment & Sled Maintenance
There is the need for a club member with the skill, time, and desire to execute the maintenance and repair of grooming equipment and skidoos.Board Positions
There are opportunities for interested individuals to join the Club board of directors:
A Vice President position is open to lead the clubs’ fund raising efforts. Fund raising will be critical in the next few years as the club completes its’ move to the new West Rivers’ Edge Park, and the park undergoes future phases of development.
A Director at Large position is open to act as Assistant to the Jackrabbit Director. The goal is to have this person graduate to Jackrabbit Director in the 2012–2013 ski season.
Director at Large position is open to act as an assistant to the board to take on tasks as necessary from time to time.
Fort Sask Nordic Weekly XC Ski News
If you have anything you want into our club’s weekly News please e-mail it to me, Kris Osbaldeston by 6 pm each Sunday
Until next week -Kris Osbaldeston – President
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