2007/2008 Season

Welcome to cross country skiing and instruction at its finest!

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 others.

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