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September 2022
Biathlon Officials: Gold Certification (Leader) Course
In preparation for our club’s upcoming Continental Cup Biathlon Races scheduled for January 6-9th, SLNC is offering the Biathlon Officials: Gold Certification Course on September 10-11th. To apply for this course, please get in touch with Lynn Agra at [email protected] We will also be hosting an Intro Officials Bronze/Silver Course at a date still to be determined. GOLD COURSE OVERVIEW 14 hours in class with a practical evaluation in class during case studies. This course includes a 100…
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Officials: Level 1 Course
This course is now done online but we want to host an in-house training session for our new-to-the-club volunteers or those who want to take on a bit more of a leadership role on your volunteer team. This will provide an opportunity to discuss SLNC-specific race hosting events as well as permit open discussions on good leadership, and best practices for taking on a volunteer role in addition to prepping new Chiefs prior to the Level 2 Course. Required…
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NCCP L2C (On-Snow) Workshop
Learn to Compete (L2C -OS) On-Snow Workshop The Competition Coaching Development (CCD) context is for coaches working with athletes in the Learning to Compete (L2C) stage of development (about 16-20 years for males and 15-19 years for females). PRE-REQUISITES: Comp-Dev (L2C) Dryland Workshop completed. Note: Completion of multisport modules are required in order to obtain L2C “trained” status Coaching and Leading Effectively Managing Conflict Leading Drug-free Sport Psychology of Sport Performance PRE-WORKSHOP MATERIALS AND ASSIGNMENT: reading materials and pre-workshop assignments…
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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 with a focus on safety and skill progression. Why people take this course: To become a certified XC ski instructor and to learn CANSI’s approach for teaching classic and skate technique to beginner skiers; To develop the skills and resources to teach professionally,…
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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 current in the evolution of telemark and cross country ski technique. CANSI offers free refreshers to its members but fees for trail passes or lift tickets are not included. Date: November 19, 2022 Time: TBA Location: Sovereign Lake Nordic Club Cost: Free (Must…
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Western Canada Cup #1-2
Back for the second year, the FIS Western Canada Cup #1-2 will offer the best skiing in the West. We look forward to seeing you once again! *Officials! We will be offering a mentorship program this winter for up-and-coming officials to shadow our team of seasoned vets. Shadow our team and increase competencies while working a high-level National sanctioned race. Contact us if you are interested in joining our team. For more information on the upcoming event please contact…
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Biathlon NorAm Open / WJYWC and Jnr Cup Tour #2 Trials
The newest North American biathlon circuit makes its debut at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre in January 2023! Biathlon is back and everyone is invited. SLNC will play host to the first-ever North American Open. This event will feature some of the best biathletes in Canada and the US, vying not only for the overall title but for a prestigious spot on Canada’s World Junior Championships Team and International Teams. Stay tuned for more information. …
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XC Instructors Level II Preparation
CANSI XC Level II Preparation 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. Select Schedule at the top of this page to see if a Level II Preparation Workshop is available in your area. Teaching knowledge: You should have experience conducting ski lessons using basic teaching approaches and be able to assess fundamental technique problems and…
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XC Instructor Level III Preparation
CANSI XC Level III Preparation Self-Assessment Skiing skills: We suggest attending a Level III Preparation Workshop that focuses on skiing skill improvement to ensure that your skiing meets the standards required for success in the Level III course. Select Schedule at the top of this page to see if a Level III Preparation Workshop is available in your area. You may also consider discussing your skiing skills with an appropriate course conductor. Teaching knowledge: You should have experience conducting ski…
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