Opening Day: Saturday, November 9th

| Wendy Shannon

We are excited to announce, SLNC will be opening its doors for the 2024-25 season this coming Saturday! The trails that are able to be groomed are fantastic!  Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to get your skis waxed at Stussi Sport and head up for some fresh mountain air!

Hours of operation are 9 am-4 pm.
Night Skiing (Tentatively Nov 23rd start) open until 8pm, Tues/Wed/Thurs.

Important Season Pass and Day Ticket Information:

  • We have implemented a new point of sales system in the lodge, please be patient while we train staff on this new system.
  • Day tickets can only be purchased in the lodge, online sales will be available soon.
  • Seasons passes are only available for purchase online, if you need assistance staff can help you in the lodge.
  • Bring your old season pass cards! Cards from the last 4 years work with our new system. Connect with staff in the lodge and leave your card with them to verify.
  • On subsequent visits please come into the lodge before your ski and locate the scanning tablet that will be available inside the lodge. The tablet will say “Approved”  or “Denied”. If it reads denied please leave your card with the lodge staff so they can fix the issue while you are out for a ski.
  • TRAIL AND SERVICE INFO
    • Early Season Conditions on all Trails
    • Limited open Nordic Trails.  Please check the Trail Conditions on our website for our live up-to-date grooming from Nordic Pulse or ask the lodge staff about trail conditions
    • Trails that are not posted as open are not recommended and have early season hazards such as creeks, rocks, trees, and uneven terrain.
    • Ski or snowshoe on closed trails at your own risk
    • Rentals are available and are restricted to “open” trails
    • Snowshoe trails are NOT open at this time
    • Dog ski trails are NOT open at this time
    • Trails marked with “Closed – Groomers at work” are Closed.  Entering those areas could result in your pass being revoked, serious injury, or death
    • Review our trail etiquette guidelines.

AGM November 27th: Call for Nominations closes Nov 17th

| Wendy Shannon

 

Have you ever thought about running for the SLNC Board?  Here is your chance!
The Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated members to put their names forward for election to the SLNC Board.  If you have the passion, skills and interest to be a Board member, please run!
The main requirements to be a Board member are a commitment to the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, an ability to spend 8-12 hours per month on Board activities (which include a monthly Board meeting and active participation on at least one committee), and the willingness to commit to a 2-year term on the Board.
Click here for a detailed description of what’s involved.
The SLNC Board makes a wide range of decisions in conjunction with the General Manager on behalf of the club. (See past meeting minutes for examples). Current Board members say that it’s fun and challenging to work with such a diverse, engaged group of people. You are welcome to talk to any Board member if you’d like to know more.  To put your name forward, by midnight, November 17th, please complete a brief bio (items to include are listed here) and email it to [email protected]. Bios will be posted on the SLNC website at least 5 days prior to the AGM.
Complete details concerning the nomination process, information about the Board, and the election process can be found on the website.Location: Lakers ClubhouseDate:         November 27th

Time:       6:00 pm Registration and Refreshments

                   6:30 pm – 8:15 pm AGM 
Kal Tire: Proud Supporter of Skills Development Across BC
Snow is just around the corner and so is the need for new winter tires!
Starting October 1st winter tires are required on mountain highways including Silverstar Road.This year, Kal Tire has teamed up with Nokian Tyres to offer an exclusive $100 discount for our club members in BC!Did you know that Nokian actually invented the winter tire? And is the only tire manufacturer in the world with its own permanent winter tire testing facility?  And that Nokian is from Finland, one of the world’s great cross country ski nations?  And that Kal Tire is the exclusive retailer of Nokian tires in Canada?

Kal Tire is the proud sponsor of the children’s Skill Development Program (SDP) here in BC, generously supporting grassroots development of our sport.  For many years now, Kal has funded ski playgrounds, adventure trails, roller skis, coach development, youth coaches, program equipment, and more.

To add some fun, the 6 clubs that redeem the most coupons at their local Kal shop(s), on a per-member basis, will win $2000, $1500, $1000, $700, $500, and $300.
Call and book an appointment now!
Check out Kal Tire locations HERE

Thanks for the support on this everyone.  Won’t be long before we’re skiing!
Save-The-Date
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
Lodge Legacy ProjectProgress Update & Fundraising Kick-off Event
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6-8 PMColdstream Community Hall: 9909 Kalamalka Rd, Coldstream
Membership has its Benefits
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club Season Pass holders can now experience new trails all over BC at a discounted rate. We are excited to announce new partnerships with Whistler Olympic Park and Caledonia Nordic Ski Club. 
Learn more about these ski areas and think about traveling to one of these beautiful areas this winter.Whistler Olympic Park
Glide through over 55km of Olympic legacy.
Whether you’re an experienced cross-country skier or new to the sport, Whistler Olympic Park offers a serene and inspiring natural setting to explore during winter. As the venue for the Nordic events at the 2010 Winter Games, this world-class venue offers over 55km of expertly groomed ski trails for all abilities, 15km of wilderness snowshoe trails, and a network of dog-friendly ski trails.
Ready to experience the magic of our winter wonderland by exploring on cross-country skis at Whistler Olympic Park? Show your Sovereign Lake 2024-25 ski pass at the gate for 25% off day tickets.Find out more: https://www.whistlerolympicpark.com/things-to-do/cross-country-skiing

Caledonia Nordic Ski Club
The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club (CNSC) is approximately 15 minutes from downtown Prince George, and inside the City of Prince George municipal boundaries. The CNSC is an outdoor enthusiasts playground, winter or summer, with kilometers of maintained advanced to beginner trails weaving through the forest landscape for nordic skiing, and snowshoeing
Show your Sovereign Lake 2024/2025 ski season pass in the lodge for 25% off day tickets.
Find out more: caledonianordic.com

Image above: Whistler Olympic Park
Buy your Sovereign Lake Season Pass Now
First Snowfall Contest
Here at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, we are seriously passionate about snow!
So much so, that we want to celebrate when it arrives. Furthermore.. we want to reward you on your best (clearly educated of course…) guess at the first snowfall which fully covers our stadium.
Way to go you meteorologist, you!As snow and community are what we are all about, we have three wonderful prizes for our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place contest winners. Our prizes come to us from our very own front desk, the wonderful Stussi Sport & Ratio Coffee Shop. To spice up the excitement, we will let our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place contest winners pick the prize which they would like! Prizes / picks will be awarded in order of contest placement.Prize #1: Sovereign Lake Nordic Club Season’s Pass
*If you have already purchased your season’s pass, you will receive a refund.
Prize #2: Stussi Sport: KV+ Tornado poles! *Specific to your required size!*
Prize #3: Ratio Coffee Shop gift basket. (Toque, coffee beans, mug, stickers).

Contest Rules:

  1. Contestants can submit 1 guess each.
  2. Contest submission period ends October 10th, 2024 at 11:59pm.
  3. Contest winner is the individual who has the guess closest (by the minute, hour, day) with full ground coverage of the cross-country stadium. *In the scenario where the winner is an exact tie, 1st place will be awarded to the answer which was recorded first.*
  4. We are utilizing our webcam and video surveillance system to prove when full ground coverage is attained.
  5. You do not have to be local! Let’s spread that snow stoke around for all to enjoy!

Our goal with this contest is to appreciate our lovely community of skiing & snow enthusiasts! We hope you have fun!

For any questions or concerns, please contact Eric: [email protected]
Enter Contest Here
Sept 28th:             Biathlon Parent and Athlete Race Planning Meeting
Oct 1st:                 Club Night Dryland Training
Oct 17th:               SLNDC Fundraising Dinner
Oct 19th:               Officials Level 1 Course-SLNC
Oct 31st:               Program Registration Deadline
Oct 31st:               Early Bird Pass Deadline 
Nov 29th-Dec 1st: CANSI Level 1 Course-SLNC

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We’re Hiring! S’Cool Ski Instructors

| Wendy Shannon

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 and productive workspace.

Current Job Openings:

-Ski Instructors-Private Lessons and S’Cool Ski Positions(Part-Time Seasonal)

Check out our employment opportunities page for your chance to love where you work and work where you play.

2024/25 Early Bird Season Pass Prices End October 31st

| Wendy Shannon

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 Sport,
  • Access to club programs,
  • New* Bring a friend days * Dates and details in the fall
  • Discounted Add-On Nordic Season Pass as SSMR,
  • NEW **25% discount on Nordic Day tickets at Whistler Olympic Park  ,Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, and Nickle Plate Nordic Club (show proof of 24/25 SLNC Season Pass when you visit either of these locations)
  • All members (19 years of age and over) have voting rights at our annual AGM and can help shape the future of our club.

Find more information about Ski and Snowshoe Season Passes on the website HERE
We are excited to announce that 2024/2025 Season Pass and Programs are now sold through Zone4 Systems

BUY NOW

We listened to our customers and have decided to make a change to our Point of Sales System. Save your pass cards from last season and we will send an update closer to the fall on how to activate your pass card for this coming season.
Program Registration Opening in Zone 4  
Easy one-stop shopping, remember to buy your season pass when registering for your program.  All SLNC program participants are required to have a season pass for insurance purposes. Your CCBC and Nordiq Canada fees are included in the cost of your season pass.

Nature’s Fare Market 3% Club

| Wendy Shannon

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 Nature’s Fare they donate 3%
(before tax) of the total back to us as a tax-free donation. That can add up!

Here’s how it works…

  • Shop at Nature’s Fare Markets, save your receipts and put your receipts in our 3% Club box.
  • Three times a year (in April, August, and December) we total and submit the receipts 
  • Within one month Nature’s Fare sends us a tax-free donation.

 By working together we help to keep our community sustainable, healthy, and thriving.

Thank you so much for your support of the 3% Club. 
Please email if you have any questions.

[email protected]

 

THANK YOU FOR A FANTASTIC SEASON

| Wendy Shannon

 

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 around the fire or out on the trails with friends or people you just met.

The staff at SLNC appreciate seeing your smiling faces every day. We take pride in the work we do and love hearing about your day on the trails.

Let’s see what awaits us next season. See you in for Spring Fling from May 2nd to 5th or November for our season 24/25 opening(TBD)

Thank you

Wendy, SLNC Staff and the Board of Directors

 

 

 

 

 

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 already grown into Canada’s 3rd largest loppet and the biggest in BC.  This partnership event between Sovereign Lake Nordic Club and SilverStar Mountain Resort managed to raise $11,500 for Kidsport Vernon this year. Kidsport is a local charity that provides grants to cover the costs of registration fees so that all kids aged 18 and under in Greater Vernon can play a season of sport.

Skier’s ages ranged from 8 to 83 and came from all over North America to participate.  Yellowknife Ski Club won the Club Competition based on participation and distance travelled, resulting in a large plaque and $2000 to the club.  The Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon was also the culmination of the Pacific Northwest Loppet Series.  The overall winners for the Series were: Women: 1st Suzanne King, 2nd Maureen Clement, 3rd Daphe Brown; Men: 1st Mikhial Kudienko, 2nd Kent Murdoch, 3rd Dan Packman

Winners over the weekend:

Saturday: Skate 21k Men: 1st Lex Hostyn, 2nd Brian Brush, 3rd Simon Lapointe; Women: 1st Natalie Wilkie, 2nd Erica Casey, 3rd Rhea Loiselle. Skate 40k Men: 1st Luke Jager, 2nd Scott Hill, 3rd Jack Carlyle; Women: 1st Novie McCabe, Olivia Bouffard-Nesbitt, Katherine Stewart-Jones

Sunday: Classic, 21k Women: Ayla Musselman Bell, 2nd Sarah Johnson, 3rd Laura Salmon; Men: 1st Craig Demars, 2nd Rowan Musselman Bell, 3rd Michael Brewster.  Classic, 40k Women: 1st Novie McCabe, 2nd Olivia Bouffard-Nesbitt, 3rd Dahria Beatty; Men: 1st Julien Locke, 2nd Luke Jager, 3rd Scott Hill.

Image (credit Cynthia Flores) from left to right:

Marcus Boyle, Sovereign 2 SilverStar

Shayne Wright, Kidsport

Doug Ross, Kidsport

Pat van Mullem, Sovereign 2 SilverStar

 

 

 

 

 

Image of Event (credit Nathaniel Mah).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 50K of Nordic trails along with snowshoe trails and a sliding hill for kids. Its location near Vernon BC ensures early snow, well-developed programs, local and National events plus a large and enthusiastic membership of 3000 members.
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The General Manager is responsible for managing the activities of the club including Nordic Operations, Human Resources, and Communication. The General Manager has the responsibility to ensure that the operations of the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club are conducted in an effective, efficient and safe manner consistent with the Club’s Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan. Working in partnership with the Board of SLNC, this role is critical in creating the success of Sovereign Lake Nordic Club.
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SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Working knowledge of Nordic skiing, ski area operations, recreation/sports club development, and the non-profit sector.
  • Experience in administration, financial management and control, customer service and strategic planning.
  • Experience working closely with a Board of Directors.
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to think independently.
  • Strong Leadership skills.
  • Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Tact, diplomacy, and the ability to listen to the views of others in a collaborative style.

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the day-to-day affairs and operations of the Club by developing and implementing operational, administrative, and financial procedures with senior staff.
  • Ensure that SLNC’s facilities and equipment are well maintained and available when needed.
  • Provide support to the Head Coach in the delivery of club programs.
  • Promote an organizational culture of tolerance, respect and safety among staff.
  • Develop a spirit of teamwork and sense of purpose among the staff toward achieving the Club’s goals.
  • Build relationships with industry partners.
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To apply for this exciting opportunity, direct your letter of interest and CV by April 17,
2023 to [email protected]

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