Swap headerReserve Sunday Nov 15, 2009 for our annual get-money-for-your-used-stuff-and- deals-on-new-stuff event!

This year’s Swap and Sale takes place on Sat. Nov. 14th (drop off) and Sun. Nov. 15th (for the sale itself) at the John Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata. Drop off any adult or children’s cross country skis, boots or poles on Sat. between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. Experienced club members will help you price your gear. We charge a mere $2 for each item you register to sell, and will retain 20% of the sale price to cover the hall rental costs.

The Swap and Sale runs Sun. from 2:30 until 5:30 p.m. upstairs in Hall C. Purchases can be made by cash or cheque. Proceeds from your sales and your unsold equipment must be picked up between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. Sunday.

For those considering new equipment this season, we have invited local sports retailers Fresh Air Experience and Bushtukah Sports on Sunday. They will have some deals for you and can also help determine what equipment best suits you. Also at the Swap: Kanata Nordic-branded clothing, for great looks on and off the trails! We have two styles of jacket and a selection of racing attire. See the Club Clothing page for more details.

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On Sunday from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. you can register with Kanata Nordic for the upcoming season. Everyone who registers in person, either at the Swap or another pre-season event, will receive a free Kanata Nordic decal, new this year! Also on Sunday we will have a special guest, Boston Pizza’s big friendly mascot Lionel, who will be handing out goodies to the kids.

Volunteers are required to help at the event, with clothing sales, pricing equipment, and registration. To volunteer or for more information please contact Racing Coordinator Harris Kirby or Promotions Coordinator Marlene Alt.

For a Complete list of past news and events, visit our Archives page
Kanata Racer Receives Full Athletic Scholarship - Danielle McVicar, a grade 12 student at All Saints Catholic High School in Kanata, and a member of the Kanata Racers, has signed an NCAA National Letter of Intent to attend the University of New Hampshire in September on full athletic scholarship for Nordic Skiing. The University of New Hampshire is an NCAA Division I school competing in the Eastern Intercollegiate Association. Danielle has been skiing and racing with the Kanata Cross Country Ski Club since she was 7 years of age and has been a member of the Ontario Ski Team for the past two years. Bravo Danielle!

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Saturday, Nov. 10th - Trail Maintenance Report - The beautiful weather wasn't enough to lure many out to help but some hardworking Kanata Racersout on Saturday preparing trails for the upcoming season. The volunteers met at 8:00 AM and focused on addressing the springtime water runoff on the trail halfway between the climbing wall and the gravel path down to the beach. A trench was dug across the trail through the shale rock and four 25 ft. lengths of drainage pipe were installed across the trail. Thans also go out to Pat Kirkham for his hard work with the chain saw clearing our new trails. This isn't the only opportunity to participate in trail maintenance. As long as the snow holds off trail maintenance will go on. Stay tuned. Mike the Trail Man, may be contacted by Email or by leave a message on the Club phone line at 613-592-1038.

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Saturday, October 20th - Trail Maintenance Report - The cooler weather kept some people at home but a faithul few were out on Saturday preparing trails for the upcoming season. It was an excellent opportunity enjoy the fall colours and the trails. Willing volunteers met at 1:00 pm on Saturday October 20th at the Riverfront Park parking lot off Sixth Line Road, about 500 metres beyond the YMCA Outdoor Centre parking lot. We focused on trimming along existing trails in the north end. This isn't the only opportunity to cut a swathe so stay posted for out next Trail Maintenance weekend. Mike the Trail Man, may be contacted by Email or by leave a message on the Club phone line at 613-592-1038.

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Saturday & Sunday, September 29th & 30th, 2007 KXCSC hosts 38 athletes from the local area and southern Ontario at the NCD Dryland XC Training Camp held at the YMCA Outdoor Centre. A big thank you to Dennis Thomasson and Fresh Air Experience for their donation of Cross-Country ski equipment. Thanks also to Kateri Mills, Ontario Coach, for her coaching support....Read More

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PREVIOUS EVENTS: Sunday, Nov. 25th, 2008 - Trail Maintenance
TIME: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: Meet at the Riverfront Park parking lot off Sixth Line Road, the parking lot that is 500 meters beyond the YMCA Outdoor Centre parking lot. See Image.
WHO: Everyone is welcome; however, children must be supervised directly by an adult at all times.
GOAL: We will spread wood chips along existing trails on rocky or uneven areas.
TO BRING: We need as many wheel barrows, rakes and shovels as possible for moving wood chips. Contact Mike by Email or leave a message on the Club phone line at 613-592-1038 if you have questions. Thanks in advance for your help! We look forward to seeing you out on the trails Sunday!

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Saturday, December 8th - Nakkertok is hosting a Level One Officials' Course!
The course covers basic event organization, course design and preparation, timing, race formats, and more. Whether you want to see a new side of the sport or become a more versatile volunteer, this course is for you.
Date: Saturday, December 8th, 2007
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: The Barn, Nakkertok Ski Club
Cost: Free!
Please register before December 2nd so we know how many to expect! Bring your lunch, snacks, drinking water and writing materials for the day.
Registration/questions:
Emily Sangster, emily.sangster@gmail.com or 613-850-9345

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Monday, Nov. 19th - NCD Meeting
TIME: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
WHERE: John Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata.
WHO: Everyone is welcome..
Read Sep.17th Minutes or Nov.19th Agenda

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Sunday, Nov. 18th - Trail Maintenance
TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: Meet at the YMCA Outdoor Centre parking lot.
WHO: Everyone is welcome; however, children must be supervised directly by an adult.
GOAL: We will spread wood chips along existing trails on rocky or uneven areas.
TO BRING: We need as many wheel barrows and shovels as possible for moving wood chips. Contacted by Email or leave a message on the Club phone line at 613-592-1038 if you have questions. Thanks in advance for your help! We look forward to seeing you out on the trails Sunday!

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Saturday, Nov. 10th - Trail Maintenance
TIME: 8:00 AM - Noon
WHERE: Meet at the YMCA Outdoor Centre inner parking lot.
WHO: Everyone is welcome; however, children must be supervised directly by an adult FOCUS: We will complete the trimming along existing trails this week , possibly open up an old trail to permit tracksetting and spread some wood chips on a rocky area.
TO BRING: Bring along pruners, side cut trimmers for larger branches, and hand saws (we may have a few extra tools). We also need as many wheel barrows and shovels as possible for wood chips. For safety reasons we must insist that proper safety equipment is used with power tools and that they are used away from where others are working. Contacted by Email or leave a message on the Club phone line at 613-592-1038 to indicate if you have powertools such as a chain saw brush trimmer. Thanks in advance for your help! We look forward to seeing you out on the trails Saturday!e.

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Saturday, November 3rd, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Come out to our Program & Membership Information Session in the foyer of the John Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata, and drop off your used Cross-Country ski equipment for our XC Ski Swap & Sale.

Sunday, November 4th, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Come out to our used XC Ski Swap & Sale and Program & Membership Information Session in Halls C & D in the John Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata.

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Saturday, October 27th Trail Maintenance TIME: 1:00 PM *for a few hours or for whatever time you can provide*
WHERE: Meet at the Riverfront Park parking lot off Sixth Line Road, the parking lot that is approximately 500 meters beyond the YMCA OUtdoor Centre parking lot.
WHO: Everyone is welcome; however, children must be supervised directly by an adult FOCUS: We will complete the trimming along existing trails this week , possibly open up an old trail to permit tracksetting and spread some wood chips on a rocky area.
TO BRING: Bring along pruners, side cut trimmers for larger branches, and hand saws (we may have a few extra tools). We also need a couple wheel barrows and shovels for wood chips. If you have power tools please contact Mike Duivenvoorden, the Trails Co-ordinator, in advance. For safety reasons we must ensure that proper safety equipment is used and the tools are used away from where others are working. Mike may be contacted by Email or leave a message on the Club phone line at 613-592-1038. Thanks in advance for your help! We look forward to seeing you out on the trails Saturday!
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