Jessica Eaman was a vibrant young woman who died tragically in a motor vehicle accident in March of 2012 at the age of 26. Jessica was passionate about cross-country skiing, the environment, and sustainable living.

Jessica was an avid cross-country skier at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club. She started skiing as a child in the Jackrabbits program. She raced, coached, and at the time of her accident, she was working at Sovereign Lake and studying at UBC. She was a face recognized for her smile, her expertise in fitting newbies up with skis and describing the trails. She played a large part in the day-to-day operations and showed immense support for the children and youth in the Jackrabbits program at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club.

The JESS4KIDS fund (Jessica Eaman Ski Scholarship 4 Kids), created in Jessica’s memory, provides funds to children and youth who would not otherwise be able to afford cross-country skiing or snowshoeing opportunities at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club.

To apply for funding through the Jess4Kids Fund please contact the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club directly. The Jess4Kids Committee reviews all applications prior to approval.

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Who can apply:  School Groups from Regional School Districts, OKIB, Splatsin FN, as well as any youth residing in the North Okanagan area can apply to the Jess4Kids Ski Scholarship Program for funding for the 2023/2024 season.

What can J4K funding cover? Equipment rentals, tickets/passes, bussing.

All applications are reviewed by the JESS4Kids committee.

 

JESS4KIDS Application Form

 

 

 

 

Club Overview

Sovereign Lake Nordic Club operates the largest cross-country ski club in Canada with a membership of over 3150 and over 45,000 day-users throughout the winter season. It operates and maintains over 105km of daily groomed XC Ski trails with our neighbour Silver Star Mountain Resort. SLNC is located at 1688m in Silverstar Provincial Park on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx/Okanagan People.

We employ coaches, instructors, lodge staff, groomers, mechanics, ski technicians, and administrative staff.

• Our Season typically runs from Nov to April.
• Sovereign Lake employees are eligible for a complimentary SLNC Season Pass.
• All staff receive a 20% discount on Food & Beverage and Retail goods.
• Flexible shifts days and evenings.

To apply for positions please send your resume to Gareth Ainslie, [email protected]

SLNC is an equal opportunity employer, and in June 2021, SLNC was nominated as the first Living Wage Employer ski area operator in Canada. All positions make a minimum of $19.14/hr to help offset living costs and travel to and from work.

We support and foster inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

Thanks for your interest in joining the Sovereign Lake Family. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We hope you will join our fun and charismatic team!

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JOB POSTINGS (for 2023/24 Season) 

OPERATIONS JOB POSTINGS:	PROGRAMS JOB POSTINGS:
S’Cool Ski Instructor ( updated September, 2023)
Lodge Staff (updated August, 2023)
Ski Technician (updated August, 2023)
Guest Services Lead (updated Sept, 2023)
Ski Instructors (updated July 11, 2023)
Grooming Operator -Positions Filled

 

2020-21 SEASON PASS REGISTRATION PAGE:             https://estore.sovereignlake.com/

For an overview of our new RFID Season Passes, please read the Season Pass Q&A post HERE!

2020-21 PROGRAM REGISTRATION PAGE:                      https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=23896

2020-21 XCSUPERCAMPS REGISTRATION PAGE:        https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=22835

 

 

 

The Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre website was designed and developed by Julien Locke, a member of the Canadian National Ski Team.

Julien Locke.com

Site Photography credits:

• Maloja
• Frances Weeks
• Tom Siefert
• Jeff Bassett

 

2023/24 Rates

Ski Tuning Rates

Sovereign Lake no longer uses Fluorinated waxes for rentals and services in our shop. Through the elimination of fluoro wax usage at the club, we are reducing our environmental impact on our 2 community watersheds, flora, and fauna in SilverStar Provincial Park. We sell an extensive range of biodegradable and non-flouro waxes for servicing your own skis at home. 

Basic Glide Wax (Non-Flouro)	$17.00
Silicon Spray for “Skin type” classic skis	$5.00
Base Binder and Base Prep (waxable classic)	$25.00
Kick Wax of the Day (Hard Waxes Only)	$5.00

SLNC provides overnight waxing services if dropped off prior 2 pm.

Skis will be ready for pick up by 10:00am the following morning. Contact us at (250) 558-3036 for more information.

Stay “tuned” for our upcoming 2023-24 Intro to Waxing Workshops.