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Volunteer Fall Trail Work at KN

21 Oct 2024

Bruce Wurtele

26 Oct 2024 … 10 Nov 2024

 

Fall Volunteer Trail and Prep Work

 

Come and join us for a fall wander through the KN trails, while assisting with preperations for the upcoming ski season.

The fall work weekends include Oct 26th & 27th, Nov 2nd & 3rd & 9th & 10th. Work shifts are 9am - 12pm and 12pm-3pm, (or whenever you are available between 9am and 3pm) 

There is always lots of work to be completed around the buildings and on the trails at Kawartha Nordic. Tasks include:
  • firewood cut , chopped, split and dispersed to piles
  • Trails cleared of debris, deadfall, rocks and trimmed back
  • Touch up paint jobs 
  • Trailside cabin cleaning
  • Building area grass mowed

 

There are a few loppers, clippers and axes onsite, or bring your own if you can.

Be sure to dress for the forecasted conditions and a warm fire and hot chocolate will be available in the Woodfine Lodge.

Please sign in at the Woodfine Lodge, when you arrive (and again to sign out when you leave). There you can choose a suitable task for your volunteer time.

Thank you to all the volunteers who have come out to help in the past, and Welcome to those who join us this fall!

We love to have you as part of the Kawartha Nordic volunteer team!

Annual General Meeting

21 Oct 2024

Bruce Wurtele

18 Nov 2024

The Annual General Meeting of the members of the KAWARTHA NORDIC SKI CLUB, INCORPORATED will be held on Monday November 18, 2024 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. In addition to the electing our directors and receiving the annual and financial report, come on out to hear about planning for our 50th Anniversary and other updates.

Nominations for Directors may be made in writing and filed with the Secretary seven (7) days prior to the Annual General Meeting. All members in good standing, 16 years or over, are eligible to vote. Nominations may be sent to Kawartha Nordic Ski Club Inc., PO Box 1371, Peterborough ON, K9J 7H6 or board@kawarthanordic.ca.

Location: Hybrid

  • In-person at Peterborough Lions Community Centre (location is fully accessible), or
  • Virtual (connection details will be emailed to current members)

Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
Time: 7:00pm (note the AGM starts at 7:45pm)

Join us in-person at Peterborough Lions Community Centre at 347 Burnham Street, Peterborough or online.

Membership and Youth Program registration will open on October 15th at 7pm

Be sure to check out information on the membership and program pages (Youth Programs, KN Ski Team, and Leadership Program).

We can't wait to welcome you for another ski season!

Starting October 15th at 7pm click the button below to register!

Register Online

Kawartha Nordic is Hiring

02 Jun 2024

Bruce Wurtele

Kawartha Nordic seeks an accomplished General Manager to lead our dedicated team, overseeing day-to-day operations
and managing diverse revenue streams. This role entails full-time engagement during the winter and part-time involvement
in the off-season, with work hours varying by season. The salary is $25-30/hour, negotiable based on experience. 

Details on the position and information on how to apply can be found in the following job notice General Manager Job Notice.

Special Meeting of Members

20 May 2024

Bruce Wurtele

10 Jun 2024

A Special Meeting of the members of the KAWARTHA NORDIC SKI CLUB, INCORPORATED has been scheduled for Monday June 10, 2024 from 7:00 to 7:30 pm. This Special Meeting is required to appoint new auditors. 

Location: Virtual (connection details will be emailed to current members)

Date: Monday, June 10, 2024
Time: 7:00pm

If you cannot attend this Special Meeting, please complete the following Proxy Form to assign your vote.

Family Day Weekend

18 Feb 2024

Bruce Wurtele

Trails are open and the conditions are the best this season! Come on out to ski or snowshoe your favourite trails at Kawartha Nordic!

KN Skiathlon

06 Feb 2024

Todd Harris

11 Feb 2024

 The annual Kawartha Nordic Skiathlon returns once again as a part of the XCSO Southern Ontario District (SOD) Paraffin race series. 

***EVENT CANCELLED***

We've had to make the unfortunate decision to cancel the 2024 Kawartha Skiathlon due to a lack of snow. We will arrange refunds in short order.

2024 LCS Nordic Invitational

01 Feb 2024

Todd Harris

07 Feb 2024

This high-school, middle and elementary school race is open to teams and individuals, and will be hosted on the trails of Lakefield College School. Registration is available online through Zone4.