News
New and noteworthy information about Kanata Nordic, the broader xc ski world and other topics of interest to our membership.
2nd Annual Dunrobin Kids of Steel Triathlon
There’s lots of time for kids 6-19 years old to get their swimming, biking and running into form for the August 29th Dunrobin Kids of Steel Triathlon. Presented by the Bytown Storm Triathlon Team, the event is being held at the Y Bonnenfant Centre. There are two race categories, for thin and fat tired bikes and the course is a closed one — making it safer for the participants. To find out more visit the Bytown Storm web site.
National and Provincial News
- Cross Country Canada Recruits New Head Coach
- Cross Country Ontario’s Annual General Meeting and conference, April 30 – May 2, is open to all
- Cross Country Ontario’s Para-Nordic Coaching Conference, April 30 – May 1, 2010
Ottawa River Runners (ORR)
The Ottawa River Runners offers a summer camp program that teaches the basics of whitewater kayaking skills in a fun, safe environment. The campers will get started on the calm flat water learning all the basic strokes before progressing to the moving water. Qualified kayak instructors will teach participants self rescues, ferries, eddy turns and the first steps of whitewater paddling running the rapids. All equipment for the camps is provided. For more information visit the Summer Camps page on the ORR web site.
Ottawa River Canoe Club (ORCC)
Our river-side neighbours at the Y Bonnenfant Centre have a great line-up of camps for beginning paddlers and old pros alike. ORCC offers day camps focusing on skills development to introduce the sport of paddling – sprint canoe, kayak, dragonboat, outrigger, recreational canoe skills, regatta skills – to children aged 8 and up. Available during July and August, campers will receive instruction in various types of paddling from certified coaches, and enjoy spending time on the water practicing what they’ve learned. The daily paddling activities are balanced with crafts, games and a day trip or two to various spots along the river, as well as lots of swimming on those hot and sunny days. Download the ORCC brochure or visit their web site for full details.
Canada Day Road Races
One of our local sports retailers, Bushtukah, sponsors the July 1st Canada Day Road Races in Ottawa, including the Kanata event which starts and finishes at the Earl of March High School. There are 5km and 10km events plus a kids’ 1km and a Tot Trot. It’s a festive atmosphere and a great way to start your Canada Day celebration. Visit the Run Ottawa Club web site for details. You can also download a brochure there.
Beaver Chase Running Series
Tuesdays: May 11, June 8, July 13, and August 10 at 6:30 pm. Organized by the Run Ottawa Club, runners of all ages and abilities are welcome to take part in the 1-mile or 4-mile events, which start and finish on Innovation Drive in Kanata. The 4-mile course meanders through the Monk Conservation Area in Kanata Lakes and Morgan’s Grant. Although a participation event, the Beaver Chase Run Series is an excellent opportunity to run with friends or family at a pace that suits personal fitness levels. Download the Beaver Chase series brochure or get all the details on the Run Ottawa web site.
Ottawa Orienteering Club
The Ottawa Orienteering Club would like to invite you all (and your family and friends) to an orienteering event on Tuesday, May 4th at 6pm at Britannia Park. Come and see what this crazy sport is all about … it will be a whole lot of fun, you will enjoy the park, get some exercise and there will be cake! This is a free event so newcomers can get a brief introduction to the sport at 5:45pm and then try out a beginner, intermediate or even the advanced sprint course (if you are up to challenging some of our national athletes!) Email Linda Connell (lindaconnell2@gmail.com) if you have any questions or go to the club web site and look under Local Events. Hope to see you all there!
Kanata Nordic in the EMC newspapers
Our club was profiled in the Jan. 22nd edition of several EMC editions! Read the article online.
