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Are you willing to serve your club by volunteering for a one-year term on the Board of Directors? The commitment required for a rewarding and enjoyable experience is to attend a 2-hour board meeting once per month where you will participate in discussions about everything skiing and snow.  Most board members will also take on an additional project to help develop and enhance our club. Detailed job description here

In accordance with the club bylaws all board positions are open for nominations and election each year.  This year we will have up to 4 vacancies due to retiring board members or current unfilled positions: Treasurer and up to three Directors at Large

Nominations for all positions are welcome:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Director at large – Special Olympics
Director at large – Snowshoeing
Director at large -Youth Development & Masters Programs
Director at large – XC Youth Competitive Programs
Director at large – Biathlon Programs
Director at large –

Please submit nominations by email to nominations@telemarknordic.com.  Nominations close on Sunday Oct 8th, 2023 at midnight. In accordance with the club bylaws nominations will not be accepted from the floor during the AGM.

The AGM will take place at The Telemark Nordic Centre day lodge in person 1:00pm on Saturday October 28, 2023. 

Kal Tire is once again stepping up to sponsor cross-country skiing youth programs here in BC.  In the past several years, Kal Tire has generously supported our sport by funding ski playgrounds, adventure trails, roller skis, coaching development, program equipment, video contests, and more. The last four years Telemark has received funding of more than $7000 towards our programs and facilities through Kal Tire.

As a part of  their support for XC skiing Kal Tire is offering and exclusive coupon for a $100 discount on a set of any new Firestone or Bridgestone tires. 

To add some fun, the 6 clubs that redeem the most coupons at their local Kal Tire shop(s) (on a per-member basis) will win $2000, $1500, $1000, $700, $500, and $300. 

So save some money on winter tires and help out our Programs…please head to Kal Tire to get your new tires.

The COUPON is valid until September 30th.  Don’t wait until the last minute!

It’s been a long hot summer and the fires are still affecting many of us but fall and winter are just around the corner.  Hopefully you are looking forward to a beautiful, cool, snowy winter as much as we are at Telemark. What could be better to help you get away from all the craziness of life than to come xc skiing or snowshoeing at Telemark!

Telemark Nordic season passes and program registration are now available on our Zone 4 Registration Page. Season Pass early-bird discount rates are available until Oct 31, 2022.  For more season pass pricing info, please go to our Season Pass webpage

Last season was our longest season ever as we had skiing and snowshoeing from early November to April. All our prices remain unchanged from last year.  An adult season pass is paid off in only 11 visits and you will have the flexibility to come to Telemark whenever you want, for any amount of time. Additionally, with a season pass, you are automatically a Club member and can participate in one of our many programs. There is again a 10% discount on selected items at local xc ski retailer Kelowna Cycle and a 25% discount on rentals at Telemark for all Season Pass holders. There will also be weekly early-bird draws, with a total prize value of over $1,000 (Generously provided by our sponsor partners Fresh Air. Experience and Kelowna Cycle).

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UPDATE ON AUG 21:

Telemark continues to be temporarily closed due to the high fire hazard and the active Evacuation Order due to the McDougall Creek fire. We have put up a barrier in the parking lot and ask that people stay away from Telemark for all activities until the wildfire threat has subsided. Telemark is safe at this time and the situation remains stable. We have made some preparations to keep our valuable equipment and buildings safe out of an abundance of caution. Let’s hope for a change in the weather and that crews can get the fires under control soon! We are so thankful for all the emergency operations staff, local, municipal, provincial and federal assistance that keeps us safe.

Our hearts, minds and sympathies are with all those who have been affected by the fires.

Former Paralympic and World medalist to lead race team program

The Telemark Nordic Ski Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Young as Head Coach for the Telemark Nordic Competitive Program beginning August 1st.

During an extensive North American search, the club was thrilled to find the talent it needed in its own backyard; Emily is based in Kelowna. Besides an obvious enthusiasm for the sport, Emily brings to the role natural abilities in  communication,  collaboration, organization and the energy, skills and experience needed to develop and inspire the athletes. Her values align well with the Telemark values of Community, Inclusive, and Sport (for life).

“Telemark Nordic has long played an important role in my life as I skied and trained there during my competitive career. I can’t wait to get started and to join the incredible community of athletes and their families and to build on the highly successful program already in place. It might still be summer, but the most important training for our older athletes is happening now, and the snow is always just around the corner!” said Emily Young. 

Before embarking on her coaching career, Emily was a highly accomplished member of the Para Nordic/Biathlon Senior National Ski Team, competing and achieving podium finishes at 2 Paralympic Games, 4 World Championships, and on the World Cup circuit over 9 years. Her experience as a competitive skier and biathlete will be an asset to the club’s integrated ski and biathlon program.

Prior to Nordic skiing, Emily competed internationally in wrestling until she sustained a career-changing nerve injury to her right arm. Emily has also competed in several Ironman distance triathlons (able body).

Since retiring from the Para Nordic National Team, Emily has followed a pathway to a career in coaching. She enrolled in the National Coaching Certification Program levels and has gained valuable experience working alongside National Team coaches at Nordiq Canada’s Western Canada Next Gen dryland camp in Revelstoke and Canada Development Team camp at Silver Star. Emily was also invited to be the U20 Team Leader at the 2023 World Junior Championships in Whistler, and she supported the National Para Nordic Team at the World Para Nordic Championships at Soldier Hollow, as support coach staff responsible for coordinating logistics, ski testing and racecourse duties.

Just a reminder that our ‘Return-It’ bottle drive fundraiser is ONGOING and is always easy to do.  This fundraiser helps to support the Telemark Youth Competitive program.

Just drop off your empty refund bottles/cans etc at participating bottle depots. Give them our Telemark phone # 250-707-5925  and the $ will go to Team Telemark. The Columbia Depots in Kelowna will even sort the bottles for you but here are some simple rules to follow.

The Telemark Nordic Club is seeking an exceptional leader to join a tight-knit and highly motivated team of athletes and coaches as the Nordic Head Coach. Situated in B.C.’s Central Okanagan Valley (pop. 170,000), Telemark is a growing club with almost 70 skiers in the Competitive Program and a further 165 in the Youth Development Program (Jackrabbits). The 2023 season was our most successful season ever. Our team won the BC Championship title for the second season in a row, was the 7th ranked club at the 2023 Canadian National Championships, and had numerous racers compete at BC Winter Games, Canada Winter Games, and World Junior Championships.

Telemark is unique in integrating its competitive Nordic and Biathlon programs, and the Nordic Head Coach will coach athletes in both disciplines. As part of our club coaching team, the Nordic Head Coach has primary responsibility for planning and overseeing Nordic coaching activities for all athletes within the integrated program, including Track Attack (ages 9-11), Train to Train (ages 12-14), and Learn to Compete (ages 15-19). Key responsibilities include developing training plans, delivering technical coaching, coordinating volunteers, leading the team at competitions, and communicating regularly with athletes and families. The Nordic Head Coach also supports program development and strategic planning, athlete and coach recruitment, and integration with other club programs, including Biathlon, Youth Development, and Masters

The Nordic Head Coach is one of the most important positions at Telemark, and the successful candidate will play a central role in the future growth and success of the Competitive Program. The ability to provide high quality technical coaching is important for this position, but even more so are the skills and vision to help create a positive club environment in which our skiers can learn and grow.

We are guided by Nordiq Canada’s and Biathlon Canada’s vision of cross-country skiing and biathlon as ‘Sports for Life’ and are looking for a Head Coach who can support and inspire each of our athletes towards a lifetime of fulfillment in the sport. Some of our skiers have their eyes set on high performance, and the Nordic Head Coach will support these athletes on their journey to achieving excellence at the highest levels of the sport

The Nordic Head Coach reports to the Program Manager and works closely with the Telemark Coach Committee (including Biathlon Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and lead volunteer coaches) to plan and deliver progressive training programs structured on Nordiq Canada / Biathlon Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. As a full-time employee of the Club, the position offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

If this opportunity to join our team interests you, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please submit a resumé and cover letter (maximum 1,000 words) to Mike Edwards, Telemark General Manager: gm@telemarknordic.com

Deadline for applications is June 18, 2023 or until a suitable candidate is found. For a full job posting and job description please see attached or link here  Telemark Head Coach

The sun has set on an amazing winter and The Telemark Nordic Centre is now closed for the season – and what a season it was! It started with a bang on November 4th when we had over 80cm of snow in just 3 days and we scrambled to groom the trails and get everything ready to open. We opened over a month earlier than usual (the earliest in 30 years) on Nov 12th and we stayed open until April 2nd making this our longest season on record with great snow conditions for both skiing and snowshoeing all winter long. Season passholders certainly got their money’s worth this year. We had almost 1800 members (the second most ever), record numbers in our programs, held our first winter outdoor concert on Valentines day, hosted a successful BC Championships & Loppet and started planning and fundraising for the Panorama Cabin.

Thanks to everyone -all the staff, volunteers, sponsors and especially the many skiers and snowshoers who helped to make this one of the best seasons ever!

See you all next fall for another great season of XC Skiing and snowshoeing at Telemark. Season passes and program registration for the 2023-24 season will be available by mid August.