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2007/2008 Season
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Welcome to
cross country skiing
and instruction at its finest!
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The Sovereign
Nordic Ski School is operated as
a club program by June Hawkins, a level 3 CANSI instructor and
an NCCP level 3 coach.With more than 20 years experience in
the cross country ski industry, June has traveled extensively
coaching, instructing and competing. Her enthusiasm for cross
country skiing is contagious and she loves to share this with
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The Sovereign Nordic Ski School
has classic and skating lessons of all kinds from beginner
to expert .
We have designed our lessons with you in mind. Book a lesson and
time that works for you.
Daily Lessons:Lessons
are offered Daily at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. 24 hour booking is usually
required but if you can't decide until the last minute we may be
able to fit you in on short notice. By special request lessons may
be booked at alternate times with 24 hours advanced notice.
Private
Lessons: 1 hour $48.
Semi
Private Lesson: 1 hour - $48 first person - $31 second person.
Group
(3 or more people): 1 hour $28 each person. If there are more
than six people in a group the lesson will be 1 1/2 hours. Max group
size is 10 people. If you book a group lesson at the group
rate 24hrs in advance and there is only one other person
or no other people booked you will not be charged the private
or semi-private rate.
Lesson
Package: 4 lessons - $99
Getting Started Program: This
is our learn to ski program for beginners without equipment. Included
is a 1 hour lesson + full day rental + full day trail pass for only
$40
Skate
Clinics: Skating is Fun! With a wide range of scheduled times
this season, learn the proper technique and glide with ease. Each
clinic is 3 hours and includes video analysis. Beginner clinics
run Sunday from 9 am to noon, intermediate/advanced Sunday from
1 pm to 4 pm. Cost is $40. Dates Dec 16, Dec 30, Jan 13, Jan 27,
Feb 10, Feb 24, Mar 9.
Ski
Fit Chicks: Come on gals!! Launch 2007 in style with your
new winter fitness program. This 8 session program will teach cross
country ski techniques and fitness routines on skis all in an atmosphere
of fun and camaraderie. Includes yoga and stretching with professionl
yoga instructor Sharon Daly. Open to all levels and abilities of
skier. Cost is $199.
Session 1: 8 Wednesdays 1pm-3pm Starting January
2008 - Exact dates to be confirmed
Session 2: 8 Sundays 1pm-3pm Starting January 2008 - Exact dates
to be confirmed
2007/2008
Fischer Swix Sun-on-Snow Cross Country Ski Camps
Nov 19 to Dec 2: Ski
the World Cup Trails at Sovereign Lake Ski Area and start your season
off with ease. Whether you are looking to improve your technique
or train for your upcoming race season, we have the camp and the
coach for you! Brochure coming soon!!
World Cup Tune-up: Six hours of instruction
on the Sovereign Lake World Cup Trails, with video analysis, trail
passes, coaching in both classic and skate, Coaching in one technique
available upon request. Cost $225.
Sat and Sun, November 24/25
Sat and Sun December 1/2
Four Day My Way: Three hours of instruction
daily with video analysis and trail passes. Coaching in both classic
and skate (Coaching in one technique available upon request.) Cost
$449
Mon thru Thurs, Nov 19 to 22
Mon thru Thurs, Nov 26 to Nov 29
Ladies Way: These camps are designed for women, coached by
women and includes three hours of instruction daily with video analysis
followed by one hour of yoga instruction. Coaching in one or both
techniques available.
Weekend Camp: Saturday/Sunday November 24 and 25 - Cost $249
(Includes trails pass)
Four Day Camp: Monday November 26 to Thursday November 29
$499 (Includes trails pass)
Demo Days (added Camp Bonus): Test
drive the latest and greatest in ski equipment during Demo Days
at Sovereign Lake. Ski suppliers from all over North America will
be presenting their gear for your gliding enjoyment. you won't want
to miss out.
Saturday November 23 and Sunday November 25.
Coaching Staff
June Hawkins: June is the Sun-on-Snow
Camp Director and is an NCCP level 3 Coach and CANSI level 3 instructor.
She has been in the Nordic industry for 25 years and her enthusiasm
for the sport is contagious.
Lyle Wilson: Lyle is both a Level
four NCCP and CANSI level 4 Instructor, was the National Team Junior
Coach for the Calgary and Albertville Olympics and is currently
owner and manager of the Nipika Mountain Resort.
Margaret Waechter: No stranger
to elite sport, Margaret was a national team member during the 1980's
and competed in three World Junior Championships. She has M.S. in
Exercise Science and is an American College of Sports Medicine Registered
Clinical Exercise Physiologist. She works with athletes doing sports
testing and coaching, and also does clinical rehabilitation and
stress
testing with cardiovascular patients. She recently won silver and
bronze at the
Masters World Cup in Quebec City.
Wendy Grater: Wendy is a Level
2 CANSI instructor, and has coached, taught and raced internationally
for over 20 years. She is owner and Director of Black Feather Wilderness
Adventures, and spends her summers guiding canoe and kayak trips
in Canada's arctic.
**Accommodations for the Camps are available at Prestige Inn 250
558 5991 and the Village Green Hotel 250 542 3321 for special Sun-on-Snow
Camp rates.
Shuttle service to Sovereign available if needed.
**For more information on any
of these programs, please call The Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre
(250) 558-3036 or contact our ski school director, June Hawkins
(250) 306-1463 or email june@sovereignlake.com
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