General

XC ski equipment is still hard to find, so our swap is a great place to buy AND sell equipment.  We are again holding our own XC specific swap at Kelowna Cycle. Everyone is welcome. If you are selling equipment, please complete our consignment form ahead of time. This year we are taking clothing as well.

DATE: Saturday Oct 21, 2022
LOCATION: Kelowna Cycle 2949 Pandosy St
CONSIGNMENT DROP OFF: Friday Oct 20 – 4pm to 8pm
CONSIGNMENT FEE: $3 per item
CONSIGNMENT FORM:  Please complete our consignment form ahead of time
ONE DAY SALE: Saturday Oct 21 – 10am to 3pm
PAYOUT & EQUIPMENT PICK UP: 3pm to 5pm Saturday Oct 21
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE: Volunteer Sign Up

This is a fundraiser for the Team Telemark Competitive Youth Program with 20% of the sales going towards the team. Equipment donations are welcome and appreciated.

Please support the Team Telemark youth cross-country ski and biathlon programs by simply donating your empty beverage containers. 

From now until Oct 15th at 10am DROP-OFF your rinsed empties at 3651 Glencoe Road (West Kelowna) this is the home of one of our ski team families, the team will gather there on Sunday Oct 15th to sort and organize empties for return. 

You can also arrange PICK-UP by texting 902-401-9271 until noon on Saturday Oct 14th and one of our volunteers will pick up. 

This is the third annual bottle drive, the goal is $5000. The Team needs your help to reach 50,000 bottles/cans/cartons(10 cents from each one)  

Thank you for supporting the Team Telemark Young Athletes!

Don’t forget you can also drop off your donated bottles anytime with Express Return It (quick drop off) 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.

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.