*** Register today by calling Elmhirst Resort at (800) 461-1940 or (705) 295-4591

Saturday October 1st and Sunday Oct 2nd KNSC has partnered with Elmhirst Resort to offer the 2011 Kawartha Lakes Fall Colours Cycling Tour. Enjoy two days of fantastic cycling featuring rolling hills, scenic views and the beauty of the Kawartha Fall Colours. Suit your own energy and interest levels each day by riding the full route of 100 km or the shorter option of approximately 50 km. Maps, food stations and support vehicles are provided along the way. Space is limited please contact Elmhirst’s resort for registration and additional information at:

1045 Settlers Line
Keene, Ontario, K0L 2G0
(800) 461-1940 (705) 295-4591

elmr@elmhirst.com or for more information visit Kawartha Fall Colours Cycling Tour

The proceeds raised from the cycling tour will be donated to the Kawartha Nordic Ski Club to assist with trail improvements and grooming expenses.  The club is very excited to be the benefactor for the proceeds from the Kawartha Fall Colours Cycling Tour.

The Kawartha Fall Colours bicycle tour committee is recruiting KNSC volunteers to support this fundraising activity for our Ski Club. KNSC member, Lynn Kostuch is organizing volunteers for the event. Click here to view the outline of activities and time commitment required. Please contact Lynn by email at lkostuch@cogeco.ca or by phone at 705-749-0465 if you can help.

Kawartha Nordic was recognized at the annual Southern Ontario District Awards Ceremony held at Highlands Nordic in Duntroon on May 15. Our club was awarded the 2011 Outstanding Club Award that is awarded to a club that has achieved excellence in programs sponsored by Southern Ontario District (www.xcontario.com) and Cross Country Canada (www.cccski.com ). Kawartha Nordic was commended for its racing programs, coaching development, youth programs, and paranordic development. Jon Grimwood was awarded the Herman Jackrabbit Johannsen Award that is awarded to the male cross-country skier in Southern Ontario who best combines competitive excellence, emerging leadership, and sportsmanship. He was recognized for his role as the head coach at Kawartha Nordic, his work as an assistant coach with Ontario at the National Ski Championships, and as a coaching development facilitator with Cross Country Canada.

Read our Jun 2011 Newsletter.

Paranordic Try It Day was very successful, with a great group of participants.  Thank you to all who participated. We hope to see you at the club again soon.  Thank you to our volunteers as well. 

We are currently developing plans to better facilitate Paranordic at our club.

If you are interested in becoming a guide for paranordic or would like information on sit ski availablity please visit the paranordic program page.

Feb. 5th 2011 - Join us for a guided tour of the snowshoe trail. This event is scheduled to start at 10:30hrs and run for approximately 4 hours. The effort required for this 10km snowshoe hike is easy to moderate. Check the events page for more details.

In an effort to promote paranordic in the area we are hosting a Try It Day on 6-Feb-2011. The event is geared towards:

1. para-athletes who would like to learn about and try paranordic

2. anyone who would like to obtain information about the sport so that they may pass it on to their students, organizations they work for, or friends they may know.

Check out the listing in the Events calendar for more information.

Due to very cold temperatures forecasted for Saturday January 22, Jackrabbits, Track Attack, and ADP sessions are canceled for the day.