High School XC – Academy

Volunteers

The success of our events at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, either hosting a race or an event is largely due to the efforts and involvement of the volunteers with our club.  We are looking for volunteers in all areas of competition: Greeting, Timing, Course, Stadium, Race Office and Food Service.

If you are interested in volunteering to help us, check our online volunteer area to view opportunities:

See all volunteer opportunities


General Volunteering

Sovereign Lake is continually looking for volunteers to help out with club projects and events. If you’re interested in contributing in ways other than the events listed above, please fill out our General Volunteering Signup form. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Adult

Biathlon Programs

Our Youth Biathlon Programs run as a fully integrated addition to the Track Attack and Junior Development programs.  When you enroll your child in a Biathlon Program, you must also enroll in the age-equivalent XC Ski Program. Attending Biathlon range sessions only is NOT an option. A wide variety of games/drills and friendly competitions are used to create a dynamic team environment and instill a lifelong interest in this sport.

Our Goals

  • Provide a fun, action-packed Biathlon experience.
  • Promote the development of healthy competition and training patterns.
  • Improve skiing efficiency and continue to develop physical literacy skills on skis and on foot.
  • Teach the safe and responsible handling of a biathlon rifle and ammunition.
  • Develop the skills and focus required to become a proficient target shooter in biathlon.

Leaders

Eric Schryer – Lead Biathlon Coach

Our Lead Biathlon Coach is assisted by a team of volunteer coaches trained or certified under the NCCP.

Avalon Richter – Bears Coach

 

Administration 

Lynn Algra- Biathlon Facility/Competition Manager: facility, user and rental groups, cadet liaison

JOINING OUR BIATHLON PROGRAM STEPS 

When you join our Biathlon Programs, you also are joining the age-appropriate ski program

 

  1. Go to https://estore.sovereignlake.com/login
  • Click on 2022-23 Youth Biathlon Programs or
  • Click on 2022-23 Adult Ski Programs for Masters
  • Click the arrow on Select Pass- choose the appropriate program
  • Unless you have your own Rifle or Ammo, Add on Ammo and Rifle Rental

If you are already currently registered in a SLNC Cross Country (TA, JD, Academy, Masters) Program, this  fee will be refunded before or after your registration in the appropriate Biathlon Program. Please email [email protected] to get this process started. 

  1. Purchase Biathlon Canada/BC Individual Membership (Racing license & Insurance)
  1. Shooting Arm Cuff & Ammo Box
  • All participating athletes (except for Bears) will need to purchase their own arm cuff (Club has limited cuffs for temporary loan)
  • All athletes (except for Bears) will need to have their own ammo box to store and transport ammo
  1. Stay Connected and Updated on Biathlon Information

Check out Biathlonbc.ca, for competitions, coaching and officials’ training resources

Youth Programs

Welcome to 2023/24 Youth Programs!

We are very excited to welcome you back (or for the first time) to our fun and inclusive ski programs for kids 3-18 years of age. Please remember that you must be season pass holders to take part in our youth programs. 

Families and Children are very important to the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club

Our Bunnies, Jackrabbit, Track Attack, Train to Train, Learn to Compete, Winter Fit, and Biathlon Programs offer a fun way for your kids to get out in the snow with our NCCP-certified coaches. Your kids will learn essential ski techniques, coordination and balance skills through games, challenges, and piles of laughs while developing a love for being on their skis! They will also enjoy being outside and active in the winter environment, putting them on the right path to a healthy lifestyle. Most importantly they will have tonnes of Fun!

Our Goals

To provide a fun action-packed experience for your children and develop capable young skiers. They will learn the FUNdamentals of cross-country skiing in an exciting environment with a certified, passionate team of volunteer coaches.

Volunteers

Sovereign Lake’s children’s programs do require a small amount of your time as a parent volunteer and there are many ways to contribute. We know everyone lives on different schedules these days and have designed a volunteer program to meet these needs. Contact our Program Administrator to find out how you can help.

Coaches

Our volunteer coaching team is certified under the NCCP system and is led by our Skills Development Coach (SDP) under the direction of our Cross-Country Head Coach. We are fortunate to have our Coach Leaders return year after year. They are always full of enthusiasm and ready to mentor budding volunteer parent coaches through the season. All of our lead coaches continue to stay current in their content and techniques by taking regular advantage of coach mentoring from our Head Coach and upgrading their certifications. Quality is where it is at.

All SLNC Coaches have a Nordiq Canada Coaching Licence, valid Criminal Record Check, and the required NCCP Coaching Certifications based on your child’s program level.

Program Guidelines

All of our programs follow Sport Canada’s current Long-Term Athlete Development guidelines and Nordiq Canada’s current Long-Term Athlete Development Model.

 

Sovereign Lake Nordic Club has implemented the new SafeSport Training Program for all SLNC Coaches.

Programs