News
Thank you for your patience, as we coordinate all the details, volunteers, and legislative requirements for our Youth Skill Development Programs.
We are going to go ahead with starting the Jackrabbit, Bunnyrabbit, Track Attack, & Jack Attack programs this Saturday, Feb 20!
Our program will span 4 weeks on Saturdays 20-Feb, 27-Feb, 6-Mar, & 13-Mar.
** Note: due to the Peterborough Public Health moving to the Control (Red) zone, our final session on March 13 is cancelled.
Please take a moment to review a few reminders:
- Morning sessions are 10am-noon, except for Bunnyrabbits which are 10am-11am
- Afternoon sessions are 1-3pm, except for Bunnyrabbits which are 1-2pm
- No buildings will be available, and no snacks/drinks will be served
- Sessions may be cancelled due to weather or unsafe ski conditions, or changing pandemic expectations
- Please complete the COVID Screening questionnaire with your child before travelling to KN each Saturday
- Please ensure your child has gone to the bathroom before joining their group
- Skiers will need extra gloves, in case they become contaminated with bodily fluids
- All groups need to be kept small and separate, so please drop-off/pick-up your child and quickly move away to make room for other parents to do the same. This will necessitate ensuring each child's equipment is on and they are ready to go, before you approach your child's group
- Everyone joining a group or doing a drop-off/pick-up must be masked at that time
- To keep groups small, and other groups from forming, please do not linger or socialize in the stadium area before, after, or during sessions
- Finally, please review our KN Safe Return-to-Sport plan with your child, so they understand the details of all expectations
We are looking for 3 dynamic and experienced individuals to lead each of our Bunnyrabbit, Jackrabbit, and Track Attack programs. The role isn't much different than our standard program coach, but you would be willing to mentor newer coaches, by answering questions and helping other coaches design their daily program. The Communications & Volunteer Coordinator would be handling many of the logistics around our programs, such as group assignments, registration, and volunteer coach recruitment, allowing the lead coaches to focus on the program, the other coaches, and the athletes.
Check out the full Lead Coach job description for more details.
KN is still looking to also fill the following positions:
The Annual General Meeting of the members of the KAWARTHA NORDIC SKI CLUB, INCORPORATED will be held on Monday November 9, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. In addition to the electing our directors and receiving the annual and financial report, come on out to hear about the modifications to our programs and services this year.
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 membership@kawarthanordic.ca.
- Official AGM notice
- Minutes of last year's AGM on November 11, 2019
- KNSC Bylaws (original)
- Agenda and Proposed Resolutions
- Financial Report for the year ending June 30, 2020
- Proposed Changes to KNSC Bylaws
Location: Virtual (details to be emailed to eligible members)
Date: Monday, November 9, 2020
Time: 7:00pm
Membership and youth program registration will open soon! Opens Oct 31 at 7am
We are busy preparing our Covid-19 plan and need a little more time beyond our normal Oct 1 registration opening date to ensure safe and fun programs this winter. Follow Facebook, Twitter, or our website for details of online registration. Past members will also receive an email with all of the details you need to know to get signed up for this coming ski season.
Registration is completed online using our partner Zone4. Follow the links on the membership or youth programs pages.
Kawartha Nordic is looking for candidates to fulfill the following roles for the 2020-2021 ski season.
Details on the positions and information on how to apply can be found in the following job notices:
- Head Coach
- Communications and Volunteer Coordinator
- Lead Coaches (3) for Bunnyrabbits, Jackrabbit and Track Attack programs
- Day Lodge Attendant
The end of season sale of the rental equipment at Kawartha Nordic ended when the trails closed in March. There is some equipment that was not sold that will be available at the Wild Rock Outfitters ski swap in the fall 2020. For more information please visit the Wild Rock Outfitters website.
On Saturday March 7th 2020, 2:00pm Kawartha Nordic will be presenting the Fine Art of making Maple Syrup. This fun event will include:
- Tapping Sugar Maple Trees
- Tasting sap right from the tree
- Boiling Sap
- Sampling Maple Taffy in the snow
- Having fun Outside
You can reach the Sugar Shack by either Snowshoes or Skis and a fire will be going outside under the sap pots and in the Sugar Shack as well.
Everyone is invited!
On March 7 at 1:30pm, come on a discovery hike with Camp Kawartha's own Jacob Rodenburg along the 1 km. snowshoe trail to the sweet Sugar Shack. Jacob has been teaching outdoor education for 30 years and has received many awards for his work. He is passionate about exploring nature! Enjoy a few game activities with Jacob, and a guided hike to look for tracks, animals and hidden marvels.
When we get to the Sugar Shack you can enjoy some real maple syrup poured on snow to make candy. Watch the birds and return at your own pace!
Best suited for ages 7 and up. There is no charge for this event however a snowshoe pass or membership is required to attend. Drop into the rental shop to pick up your passes and snowshoe rentals.
