Happy New Year everyone! The Telemark Nordic Club wishes you a safe and happy 2023. Thank you to all our members and guests for a successful 2022. We are off to a wonderful start to our 2022-23 ski season with lots of snow and great conditions. We are looking forward to seeing you in the new year for the rest of the ski and snowshoe season.
Happy Holidays from Telemark
To the valued members, guests and volunteers of the Telemark Community: The Telemark Nordic Club would like to wish you all a safe, healthy, and joyous holiday season, and New Year. Enjoy Telemark this Holiday season with your friends and family!
The skiing and snowshoeing at Telemark are fantastic right now. We will be open everyday through the entire holiday season including Christmas and New Year’s day. Check out the full holiday Schedule
Welcome Back Red Moose Immigration Services as a Sponsor
Telemark would like to welcome back Red Moose Immigration Services as a Club sponsor for their fifth year.
Nicole and Robert Kleemaier of Red Moose Immigration Services in Kelowna are avid cross-country skiers and have been long time, active Telemark members. They wanted to give something back to the Club and have become a dedicated sponsor. You may have seen their banner as the backdrop for the season pass photo this year or outside on the fence. You will definitely see Nicole and Robert around the trails in their distinctive Red Moose outfits.
Red Moose supports foreign nationals in their efforts to get a visitor visa, study permit, work permit or permanent resident permit. They also help employers who want to hire those individuals. If you need these kinds of services please think of Nicole and Robert and Red Moose Immigration Services.
Are you interested in sponsoring the Telemark Nordic Club? Check out our Sponsor webpage
Ski with Santa & Food Bank Fundraiser – Sun Dec 18
Come join us for a fun ski with Santa Sunday Dec 18th 12pm to 2pm. Bring the whole family. Ski with Santa and then enjoy hot chocolate around the outdoor fire.
Please bring your own mug to help us be more environmentally friendly.
No entry fee but please bring an item for the local – Food Bank!
Just a note that Saturday Dec 17th is the first day of Youth Programs. There will be 200 XC skiing Bunnies, Jackrabbits and Adventurers having fun on snow Saturday morning from 10:30am to Noon.
Telemark Online Auction – Bidding NOW CLOSED! Pay and Pick up at Telemark Starting Tues Dec 6th
Join the fun and do some holiday shopping at the second annual Team Telemark online auction. Proceeds from the auction support the Team Telemark Youth Competitive program. With 72 young athletes (9-18yrs) Telemark has one of the largest and most successful programs Canda but we need your support to keep the program going and help our young athletes succeed.
Auction Bidding is open now and closes on Sunday December 4th at 8pm.
Join the fun and bid on some fabulous items! Successful bidders can pay for and pick up their item(s) starting Tuesday December 6th at 10am at the Telemark day lodge. Credit/debit card and cash accepted.
Below is a list of auction items to whet your appetite. More auction details, photos, links, starting bid amounts, retail value and more are on the auction site. A big thanks to all the local businesses and organization for providing the auction items and for the support of CCBC.
- Registration for one person at Dec or Jan XC Super Camp, donated by CCBC, Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Silverstar Mtn Resort and www.xcsupercamps.com
- Kelowna Paddle Centre family membership (2 adults, 2 children)
- Fischer Aerolite waxable classic skis 197cm medium 120-152 lbs with Tournamic Race bindings *both can be viewed at the Telemark day lodge
- Fischer Comfort Pro men’s classic boots size 44/9.5 *can be viewed at the Telemark day lodge
- Swix Quantum 3 Ski poles *can be viewed at the Telemark day lodge
- Private Ski lesson with Coach Alex McDonald
- Private Ski lesson with Coach Alex McDonald (he’s so awesome we are offering two opportunities!)
- Smoothie Kit from Vega
- Sport Nutrition Package from Vega
- Tubbs Wayfinder Snowshoes men’s or ladies from www.freshair.ca
- 2 piece Snow Shoe/Walking Poles from Fresh Air
- Paddle Board Rental for 1.5 hours for 2 people, from Sun n’ Sup, Naramata
- Paddle Board Rental for 1.5 hours for 2 people from Sun n’ Sup, Naramata
- Naramata Goodie Basket
- Deluxe vehicle detail package from Kelowna Toyota
- Swix black t-shirt size XL
- Swix trucker hat
- Fischer grey t-shirt size medium
- Swix pom pom toque adult medium
- Madshus trucker hat
- Fischer black t-shirt size medium
- Wool ski socks from Swix/Ulvang
Francis Stanley wins Special Olympics Canada 2022 Athlete of the Year
A big congratulations to Telemark’s own Francis Stanley…The deserving winner of Special Olympics Canada’s 2022 Athlete of the Year award! Stanley and his fellow national award winners were announced during the 2022 Special Olympics Canada National Awards Night on November 1.
The Special Olympics Canada National Awards annually recognize the outstanding athletes, coaches, and volunteers from across the country who exemplify the spirit and essence of the SO movement.
Stanley is very appreciative to those who helped him in his athletic and personal journey.
“I would like to thank my coaches Garth, Ray, Les, Adam, and my mom Annabel who helped me choose a healthy lifestyle and to be a mentor to other skiers,” he said in his acceptance speech.
Stanley has been part of Special Olympics for 13 incredible years. His athletic achievements include multiple gold medals in cross country skiing at both the national and international levels, as well as earning a spot on Special Olympics Team Canada 2022. For many years Francis was integrated fully into the Telemark Competitive program to help him achieve his success.
As a multi-sport athlete competing in athletics, cross country skiing, and soccer, Stanley understands the importance of being a team player and having a positive attitude. His coaches, friends, and family members marvel at how determined he is in reaching his goals, as well as encouraging his teammates to do the same.
Congratulations to Francis and all the other deserving award winners and finalists. Watch the 2022 SOC National Awards Night, co-hosted by TSN‘s Vic Rauter and Special Olympics New Brunswick athlete Jojo Landry:
2022 SPECIAL OLYMPICS CANADA AWARDS NIGHT
Francis was also the recipient of the 2022 SOBC Athletic Achievement Award, one of the six annual awards that recognizes the inspiring athletes, volunteers, and sponsors of the SOBC community. Congratulations to this year’s award winners! Learn more by clicking here.
Purdy’s Chocolate fundraiser – Now to Nov 20
It’s never too early to start ticking those tricky gifts off the list for the holiday season! We’ll make it easy for you with Purdy’s delicious chocolates. Purdy’s has something for everyone!
Purchase Purdy’s chocolates online through this new fundraiser for the Telemark Youth Competitive Program. 25% of sales will go directly will go towards Team Telemark. Use the QR code in the poster or visit the Online Campaign here.
Treat yourself or your friends & family and support Telemark at the same time.
For enquiries, please contact Isabelle by email.
Opening Day Saturday Nov 12th
Well after 80 cm of new snow since last Friday we are off to a roaring start to the season. It has been a scramble to get the trails groomed, finalize our staffing and do all those last minute chores to get the season underway… but… we are ready to open Telemark for a great season of skiing and snowshoeing on Saturday November 12th. This will be the earliest opening day in almost 30 years.
…and yes, the day lodge will be fully open to the public this year. So you can sit in front of the fireplace and enjoy a warm hot chocolate after your ski.
Season Passes will be available for pick-up at the day lodge the first time you come skiing. Normally we like to get ahead and have them already printed but due to the early opening date we have not been able to do that this year and there may be some delays and pass pick up will take a little longer than normal. It’s ok to just go for a ski without the pass the first time you come skiing and the passes will be ready for you the next time.
Hope to see you all soon!