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Thank you Kal Tire
THANK YOU to those who used the Kal Tire coupon to purchase your new winter tires!
Sovereign Lake redeemed the 2nd most coupons on a per-member basis winning the $1,500 prize from Kal Tire!
The funds will go …
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October 17th-SLNDC Fundraising Dinner**Silent Auction Now Live
The Sovereign Lake Nordic Development Centre is a high performance team of biathletes and cross country skiers who call Vernon and Silver Star home! We operate out of the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club.
The Sovereign Lake Nordic …
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We’re Hiring! **Skills Development Coach
We are looking for talented folks like you to join our team, with both full-time and part-time, year-round and seasonal opportunities available. We’d love to have you join our lively team, dedicated to fostering a vibrant …
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2024/25 Early Bird Season Pass Prices End October 31st
MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS!
Your Nordic Season Pass includes lots of great perks!
In-season skiing, snowshoeing at SLNC,
10% discounts on lessons,
10% discounts on rentals,
10% discounts on food in the SLNC Lodge,
10% off on soft and hard goods at Stussi …
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Nature’s Fare Market 3% Club
We are a member of Nature’s Fare Markets’ 3% Club – created as an effortless way for us all to give back.
Every time someone from our organization – an employee, member, or volunteer – shops at …
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THANK YOU FOR A FANTASTIC SEASON
Thank you to everyone for a 23/24 Season to remember!
The weather was not always our friend but it gave us lots to discuss over a hot chocolate in the lodge.
There is nothing better than those conversations …
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S2S Ski Marathon Beyond Expectations
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The second annual Sovereign to SilverStar Ski Marathon has successfully completed with 70% more registrations than in its inaugural year. With over 600 participants, and 800 entries over the two days of event the S2S has …
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Sovereign Lake Seeks New General Manager
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An exciting opportunity is now open to apply for the General Manager position of Sovereign Lake Nordic Club (SLNC). The new GM will manage one of the largest Nordic clubs in North America. SLNC has over …
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April Operating Hours
With just 1 week left of the operating season, we will be moving to reduced hours. Check out our Closing Day events schedule on the events tab below.
The lodge will be operating from 9am to 4pm, …
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BC Winter Games Underway: Day 1 Results
The BC Games are underway and 3 events took place on the opening day of Competitions. Athletes representing all corners of the province are in attendance and saw successes across the podiums in Friday’s competitions.
Cross Country …
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BC Winters Games Volunteer Recruiting Underway
We are just two weeks away from the BC Winter Games and while this is a small event, it still takes lots of volunteers to run the events. SLNC will be hosting both the XC and …
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Jess4Kids Team Relay This Saturday
Join us for a fun 4-person relay after your program finishes or come up and support a great club cause. The Jess4Kids Ski Scholarship Fund was launched in 2014 to celebrate the life of Jessica Eaman, …
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Meters of Snow Await You at the Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon!
Shared via PROXCSKIING.COM
Come share the wonderful snow in Vernon, BC, Canada, by enjoying an end-of-season ski marathon!
The Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon is beautifully timed so that you can end your ski season on fantastic snow …
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Self Check-In Has Arrived
It has been two long years of development with our Point of Sale System provider, but we are excited to announce that Sovereign Lake now has self-check-in capabilities for pass holders. Entabeni Systems worked with us …
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Happy New Year
From all of us at Sovereign Lake, we want to wish you health and happiness in 2023. With deep snow, cool temperatures, and outstanding grooming, make Sovereign Lake part of your New Year’s Resolution.
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Biathlon Racing Comes to SLNC: Volunteers Still Needed.
The Biathlon North American Cup & World Youth Junior Trials is only 9 days away and we are DESPERATELY in need of Volunteers!! If you have already signed up to volunteer, THANK YOU so much, can’t …
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Merry Christmas from SLNC
We wish you the absolute best for this 2022 holiday season. From all of us at Sovereign Lake, we want to thank you for a fantastic past year and look forward to seeing you in 2023.
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Cole Weather Ahead – Restricted Hours Update
SLNC WILL BE CLOSED ON DECEMBER 21ST.
Tis’ the season for arctic cold fronts and this holiday season is no different. This week will be bringing 4-5 days of severe cold temperatures (for us Okanagan softies). …
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Sovereign is HIRING!
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is still looking for a few staff members at the club for the 2022-23 season. If you are interested in becoming part of the Sovereign staff family we would love to have …
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Prepare for Programs: 3 Pack Lesson
For those who want to learn how to ski or improve their skills for the upcoming season, we are offering a three-week program in December led by our highly skilled instructors. This will be a great …
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Events
XC Instructor Refresher
Refresher
CANSI instructors who wish to maintain their professional certification must attend a refresher at least once every three years. These one-day courses allow instructors to perfect their ski analysis skills, improve their teaching methods and stay …
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2-Day Seminar L3&4 Instructors
For more course information please visit the CANSI website
Register Here
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Date: November 23rd- 24th 2024
Location: Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
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XC Instructor Level I
CANSI XC Level I
This is a three-day course for those new to XC ski instruction. It will give you the skills and resources to teach classic and skate technique to beginner skiers using CANSI’s teaching methodology …
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2024 Nordiq Cup (COC) – Dec 5th – 8th
Sovereign Lake is hosting a 3 day (plus 1 training day) Nordiq Cup (COC) from Dec 5 to Dec 8th.
Age Categories:
U16
U18
U20
Senior
(Only U20 and Senior are eligible for FIS points)
Races/Distances:
Thurs 5th – Official Training
Fri 6th – Interval …
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Cansi Level I Prep
Skiing skills:
We suggest attending a Level I Preparation Workshop that focuses on skiing skill improvement to ensure that your skiing meets the standards required for success in the Level I course. Select Schedule at the top …
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XC Instructor Level II
CANSI XC Level II
This is a four-day course for XC ski instructors with some instruction experience. It will prepare you for teaching a variety of skiing maneuvers to novice skiers using CANSI’s teaching methodology. You will …
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Tails on Trails Skijoring Event – March 29, 2025
Registration Limit: 35
Registration: Coming in 2025
Exciting news for pooches and their parents! Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, in partnership with Pooch Partners, will be hosting the second annual Tails on Trails skijoring event for teams of one …
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XC Instructors Level II Preparation
CANSI XC Level II Preparation
Register Here
Skiing skills:
We suggest attending a Level II Preparation Workshop that focuses on skiing skill improvement to ensure that your skiing meets the standards required for success in the Level II course. …
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CANADA’S WINTER WONDERLAND
In the 1930s, our ski pioneers recognized the value of the Silver Star area. Located in an outstanding sub-alpine environment with an abundance of dry snowfall the joint trail networks of Sovereign Lake Nordic Club and Silver Star Mountain Resort provide 105km of daily groomed trails, making it the largest continuously groomed network of cross-country ski trails in Canada.
SLNC is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cross-country skiing as an inclusive lifelong activity for all ages and abilities. Committed to the provision of high-quality facilities, programs, and services, the SLNC operates a world-class cross-country ski venue located within Silver Star Provincial Park.
CANADA’S WINTER WONDERLAND
In the 1930s, our ski pioneers recognized the value of the Silver Star area. Located in an outstanding sub-alpine environment with an abundance of dry snowfall the joint trail networks of Sovereign Lake Nordic Club and Silver Star Mountain Resort provide 105km of daily groomed trails, making it the largest continuously groomed network of cross-country ski trails in Canada.
SLNC is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cross-country skiing as an inclusive lifelong activity for all ages and abilities. Committed to the provision of high-quality facilities, programs, and services, the SLNC operates a world-class cross-country ski venue located within Silver Star Provincial Park.
