Barry

Telemark falls within the BC Wildfire Service “West Kelowna” Danger Region.  Regretfully, as of July 17, we are now in “cease all high risk activities” status.  Please act accordingly. 

Check here for our current Danger Class (updated daily) — scroll all the way to the bottom “West Kelowna”.

Check here to understand what activities are permitted and how to mitigate fire risk.

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High risk activities are defined in the Wildfire Regulation under 
Definitions.

In the Wildfire Regulation, high risk activities mean each of the following: 
(As per Wildfire Regulation consolidated July 13, 2006)

(a) mechanical brushing; 
(b) disk trenching; 
(c) preparation or use of explosives; 
(d) using fire- or spark-producing tools, including cutting tools; 
(e) using or preparing fireworks or pyrotechnics; 
(f) grinding, including rail grinding; 
(g) mechanical land clearing; 
(h) clearing and maintaining rights of way, including grass mowing; 
(i) any of the following activities carried out in a cutblock excluding a road, landing, roadside work area or log sort area in the cutblock: 
    (i) operating a power saw; 
    (ii) mechanical tree felling, woody debris piling or tree processing, including de-limbing; 
    (iii) welding; 
    (iv) portable wood chipping, milling, processing or manufacturing; 
    (v) skidding logs or log forwarding unless it is improbable that the skidding or forwarding will result in the equipment contacting rock; 
    (vi) yarding logs using cable systems;

Note:  The below provision applies to bunny rabbit, jack rabbit, and junior XC racing.  It DOES NOT apply to biathlon or people involved with the school program or Special Olympics — Barry

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Registration for the 2018-19 CCC Coaching License is Open

June 18, 2018

All coaches coaching for more than 7 hours/year need to sign up for the CCC Coaching License before starting to coach after July 1st 2018.

Note that if you have recently signed up for the 2017-18 Coach licence you need to sign up again for the 2018-19 licence.

 

The CCC coaching license is aimed at all active cross country ski coaches in Canada who are coaching at least 7 hours per year with a registered cross country ski club (with their division).

An “active” coach is anyone who performs typical coaching tasks with a registered club, including delivering practices or assisting with delivery of practices, with any age group, for at least 7 hours per year.

Personal information collected is kept private and may only be used for risk management, planning and communication purposes between Cross Country Ski de fond Canada, the coach’s club and division.

 

The license is renewable on a yearly basis, starting June 15th and effective July 1^st of each year.

 

Go to the CCC Coaching License page for more details and registration;

 

http://www.cccski.com/Programs/Coaching-Development/CCC-Coaching-License/Registration-for-the-2018-19-CCC-Coaching-License-.aspx?lang=en-CA#.WygKOU1vTmI

 

http://www.cccski.com/Programs/Coaching-Development/CCC-Coaching-License/Registration-for-the-2018-19-CCC-Coaching-License-.aspx?lang=fr-CA#.WygMH01vTmI

 

Overview

Telemark Nordic is located in the scenic Okanagan Valley, just 30 minutes from downtown Kelowna. It boasts 50 km of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing, an extensive network of marked snowshoe trails, and a dedicated canine trail. Telemark Nordic is a volunteer-driven, non-profit society with over 1200 members. It offers a number of thriving recreational and competitive programs for all ages and abilities. Telemark Nordic’s mission and vision is to:

• Work with all key stakeholders to enhance our programs, services and facilities;
• Foster a strong Nordic skiing culture by promoting cross-country skiing, biathlon, and snowshoeing as sports for life;
• Assist individuals with the development of their Nordic sport(s) skills and abilities in a supportive and inclusive environment;
• Provide training opportunities and support for members who have an interest in competitive skiing and/or participation in community-based Nordic events such as the Apple Loppet.

We are seeking a General Manager who will ensure operations at Telemark Nordic are efficient and aligned with the club’s mission, vision and strategic plan. In addition, we seek a candidate who will take initiative; is skilled in leading teams; and will work collaboratively with the board of directors to achieve the mission and strategic goals of Telemark Nordic.

Job Description

This is a full-time, year-round position. The General Manager is responsible for (although not limited to):

• Effective and efficient operations of the Nordic Center;
• Operational financial management, including regular financial reporting;
• Leadership role in planning, financing, and implementing major capital projects;
• Operational staffing and ensuring an effective, safe and friendly work atmosphere;
• Ensuring compliance with WorkSafe BC;
• Planning and management support for club programs (Skill Development, Biathlon, Special Olympics, Schools, Masters, Junior Race Team);
• Planning and managing special events for the benefit and enjoyment of members (e.g. annual volunteer appreciation party);
• Leadership role in planning and managing a team of volunteers to maintain/upgrade the trail network;
• Leadership role in planning and providing management support for competitions that the Club may be selected to host from time to time;
• Fostering positive relationships with the Telemark Nordic Club, Cross Country BC, Biathlon BC, partner Nordic facilities in the Okanagan region,  government ministries (e.g. BC Ministry of Forests), municipal government, the board of directors and other community stakeholder groups;
• Developing an annual operating plan and annual budget;
• Developing strategic plans in collaboration with the board of directors;
• Leading the development and execution of strategies to manage club growth (i.e. increase membership and day pass utilization while ensuring that facilities and infrastructure are sufficient to accommodate growth);
• Achieving operational goals;
• Seeking out sponsorship opportunities and managing club-sponsor agreements;
• Seeking out and developing grant funding proposals;
• Governmental stakeholder reporting;
• Club communications.

Required skills

• Operational experience at a Nordic Centre (or similar facility) preferred;
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills coupled with engaging and positive people skills;
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills, including a good understanding of accounting and finance;
• Integrity on the job and high ethical work standards in all dealings with members, staff, and community partners;
• Enthusiasm for working with the Board, volunteers, and members to achieve goals.

Additional Desired Skills

• Advanced computer skills (website, Zone 4, knowledge of database management);
• Some mechanical ability to do minor repairs and service equipment.

To Apply

Remuneration commensurate with qualifications. Please send resume and cover letter to Lanita Platt, Vice President, Telemark Nordic Ski Club, lanitaplatt@gmail.com. The posting will close on June 30th, 2018.

 

Those looking for more information on the recent email to all members, please check back tomorrow (Wednesday) evening.