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Kanata Nordic Sprint Race

Save the date! The 2011 Pretzel will be held Sunday February 6.

Check back for further details. Date may change depending on the scheduling of other local ski races.

Held on Sunday February 7th, 2010

Thank you to all who participated in the 2010 Kanata Nordic Sprint Race, skiers and volunteers alike! For results please click here. For a selection of photos from the event click here.

February 3 UPDATE

The Kanata Nordic Sprint Race Committee would like to thank the Y camp and Peter Townsend for his time and efforts in transforming a barren, ice-encrusted and grass-stubbled training field back into a ski course complete with snow!

Ken Phillips, Katie Duivenvoorden, Clare Duivenvoorden, Neil Gilchrist, Shelagh Ryan, Tarik Wahab, Pat Kirkham, Ardeth Kirkham, Michele Charrier, Elyse Charrier, Tory Fraser, Adrian Turcanu, and Mike Duivenvoorden were among the many dedicated members who turned up to shovel and spread snow and then groom so that the Pretzel could be held this weekend. If I have missed anyone, let me know….it is not a slight… it was just so darn dark!

Despite the Herculean efforts on everyone’s part, with the lack of snow and the tractor simply not able to access the return portion of course 2, we have had to modify course 2.The course will now extend from the top of the hill along the sailing club road and rejoin the training field closer to Sixth Line Road. This extension has caused course 2 to become 800m. For the new map of the course click here.

Shelagh Ryan, Race Director

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!

The Kanata Nordic Sprint Race is oriented towards young racers, Jackrabbits and other young skiers who wish to see what Nordic sprint races are all about. All skiers Junior age (17) and younger are welcome and no previous race experience is required. There will be two sprint courses, a 300 meter loop for the younger skiers and a 700 meter course for the older ones. Both events are Freestyle (Skate Skiing). All Jackrabbit levels are welcome, as well as those who are already racing. All participants are guaranteed at least two races. A special fun park will be set up for the Bunnyrabbits. All race participants will be awarded a delicious chocolate covered pretzel prize!

To start, get all the details from the race notice.

For a map of the course click here.

Then go to the Zone4 web site to register.

It is sure to be a fun and memorable day. Register soon as spaces are limited!

Sponsors

Again this year we are delighted to have Geoff and Bobbie McGowan, RE/MAX realtors, as the lead sponsors for the Kanata Nordic Sprint Race. A great community partner!

Professional Sound & Lighting
3-1675 Russel Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 0N1
613-736-5585
www.psl.on.ca

Also known as “the Pretzel“, this annual family event scheduled for Sunday February 7, 2010 at the YM-YWCA Bonnenfant Centre is definitely one not to miss! Young skiers from all programs in our club and the greater cross country ski community race against each other over a convoluted and exhilarating course in search of their personal best, a chocolate-covered pretzel treat at the finish, plus medals and prizes for the finalists.

Besides the most exciting sprint race in the area, the day offers a colourful obstacle course for the Bunnyrabbit skiers, a small crayon and paper corner for the younger crowd, a bake sale at registration, a raffle draw, a silent auction, a lunch menu with homemade food (new this year), mystery prizes for talent contests, and a mixed team relay race that welcomes racers, parents, coaches and volunteers. Complimenting the constant action is background music selected by a volunteer MC and eye-catching banners and pop up shelters generously loaned to us by our sponsors.

A selection of images from the 2009 Kanata Nordic Sprint Race

Racers and volunteers alike enjoy this fun-filled day as there is a role for all members of the family. The youngest of our members are generally thrilled to be included and there are fun jobs as short or as long as their attention span can handle. Helping mom or dad hand out the pretzels or cups of warm Gatorade or collecting the racing bibs are good examples. Slightly older kids can help to run results or messages from the start/finish line. High school students not racing and needing community service hours are welcome as course marshals, general labour, parking lot attendants or kitchen helpers. A small army of photographers and videographers are needed to make sure that a multitude of memories are caught and preserved. Adult members can help with registration, first aid, course construction and maintenance, and ticket sales for the raffle. Before the actual race day there are other important little jobs, from helping to pick up supplies to making cookies for the bake sale, decorating a ballot box or designing a flyer to post at school. In fact, most of the help needed to stage this event does not require any knowledge or skill at skiing.

Reward yourself with a day outside in the fresh air amongst other ski enthusiasts and take ownership in your club by contributing to the success of the 2010 Kanata Nordic Sprint Race. For a complete list of volunteer tasks and/or further information contact Shelagh Ryan, Special Events Coordinator.

Archives

2009 Kanata Nordic Sprint Race, Febraury 22, 2009

2008 Kanata Nordic Sprint Race, February 24, 2008

full race results

Also known as the Pretzel Race, this annual family event scheduled for {insert date} at the Y camp is definitely one not to miss! Young skiers from all programs in our club and the greater cross country ski community race against each other over a convoluted and exhilarating course in search of their personal best, a chocolate-covered pretzel treat at the finish, plus medals and prizes for the finalists.

Racers and volunteers alike enjoy this fun-filled day as there is a role for all members of the family. The youngest of our members are generally thrilled to be included and there are fun jobs as short or as long as their attention span can handle. Helping mom or dad hand out the pretzels or cups of warm Gatorade or collecting the racing bibs are good examples. Slightly older kids can help to run results or messages from the start/finish line. High school students not racing and needing community service hours are welcome as course marshals, general labour, parking lot attendants or kitchen helpers. A small army of photographers and videographers are needed to make sure that a multitude of memories are caught and preserved. Adult members can help with registration, first aid, course construction and maintenance, and ticket sales for the raffle. These are just some of the ‘day of’ tasks. Before the actual race day there are other important little jobs, from helping to pick up supplies to making cookies for the bake sale, decorating a ballot box or designing a flyer to post at school. In fact, most of the help needed to stage this event does not require any knowledge or skill at skiing.

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