Nickel Plate Nordic Racers
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Designed to promote lifelong fitness and enjoyment of sport, the Nickel Plate Racing program helps athletes reach their full skiing potential. Headed up by Coach Jessica Roach, participants will be guided toward both technical proficiency and top physical condition. Jessica herself is an accomplished ski racer from Ontario and came up under the tutelage of Jack Sasseville.
- Designed for high-school aged athletes (younger upon coach’s assessment)
- Race opportunities include regional and provincial series, and loppets. Some travel will be involved.
- Summer training options are also available
Benefits
- 10% off retail purchases at NP (not including jackets)
- 10% off waxing services at NP
Registration is on Zone4 in the membership purchase process.
Nickel Plate Racers
| Track Attack Ages 10,11,12 | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Days | Saturdays 10:30- 12:00 Thurdays 5:00-6:30 | |
| Registration Deadline | October 31 or until program capacity is reached (whichever comes first) | |
| Cost | $230.00 | |
| Total # of sessions | 22 | |
| Dates | December 11, 2021 - March12, 2022 | Cold Weather Cancellation guideline is -18. Cancellations will be communicated by the coach. |
| Sessions per week | 2 | |
Race Schedule: Racers are not required to attend all races.
| Race | Date | Location |
| Kootenay Cup 1&2 | Dec 11-12 | Rossland |
| Kootenay Cup 3 | Dec 18 | Golden |
| BC Winter Games Trials | Jan 2 | Kimberley |
| BC Cup 1/2 | Jan 15-16 | Whistler |
| Salmon Arm Loppet | Jan 22 | Salmon Arm |
| Kootenay Cup 6/7 | Feb 5&6 | Nelson |
| BC Cup 3/4 | Feb 12-13 | Salmon Arm |
| Black Jack Loppet | Feb 19 | Rossland |
| BC Winter Games | Feb 24-27 | Vernon |
| BC Cup Champs | March 4-6 | PG |
| Loppet | March 12 | Kelowna |
| OK Cup | March 13 | Penticton |
| Nationals | March 20-27 | Whistler |
Starting at 1850 metres above sea level, Nickel Plate offers an unparalleled experience of blue skies, endless mountain vistas, and one of the longest ski seasons in Canada.
Nickel Plate Nordic Centre is located 6.5 kms (4 miles) past Apex Mountain Resort on the Hedley/Nickel Plate Road, an all-weather road maintained by the BC Ministry of Highways.
CALL: 250-809-9985 | EMAIL: INFO@NICKELPLATENORDIC.ORG