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Kanata Nordic Buy Night at Kunstadt

Kunstadt Buy Night - Wednesday November 20th More

Kanata Nordic 101

Established in 1979, Kanata Nordic Ski Club operates on the Wesley Clover Parks sites.  We are a volunteer-operated, not-for-profit organization that aims to promote lifelong activity, fitness and the enjoyment of the outdoors through cross-country ski programs offered in a friendly club setting. Through wholly volunteer efforts, we offer learn-to-ski programs for children, teens and adults. The club offers a youth racing program that competes in local, provincial and national - level ... More

2019-20 Ski Clothing Now Available

Want new toques, jackets, pants or tights? The Kanata Nordic ski clothing store through Louis Garneau is now open - check it out:  https://ppr.louisgarneau.com/KANATANORDIC9LG2021 The store is self-serve, and is ONLY OPEN UNTIL OCT 27 - so if you want any new gear for this season NOW is the time to order. We will receive a group order and distribute to you. In-person fittings are being done the weekend of October 20th - please contact racing@kanatanordic.ca for more information. ... More

2019 Ski Swap!

Have used equipment to sell? Want to try the sport with inexpensive gear? Or pick up skis for your kids? The 2019 Ski Swap is on November 9th at Nepean Sailing Club (3259 Carling) from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. For more information, click here: http://www.kanatanordic.ca/event/annual-ski-swap-and-sale/ More

Used equipment sale at Mooney’s Bay

Lafleur's at The Terry Fox Athletic Facility is hosting a pre-season xc ski sale on Sat. Dec 8 from 10am until 4pm. Click here or on the poster for more details.   More

Coaching course – free to all leaders

All on-snow leaders should have at least a basic level of training. To that end, Kanata Nordic is offering a certified Community Coaching course, from Cross-Country Ski de fond Canada. It's free to any volunteers who are leading or assisting this season. The course is being hosted at Nakkertok South, Saturday Nov. 24 from 12:30 - 6:30pm and Sunday Nov. 25 from 12:00 - 6:00pm. They will have snow! (Thanks to their snow-making equipment.) The instructor will be the engaging and very knowledg... More

Club Night at Kunstadt Sports, Nov. 6th

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General Meeting of the Membership, Mon. Nov. 5, 2018

Whenever a change to the club's bylaws is proposed, those bylaws specify that we hold a general meeting of the membership in order to discuss and approve, amend or reject the motion. The upcoming general meeting will be held for the following purpose. The Executive Committee of Kanata Nordic (Kanata Cross Country Ski Club) has voted to table the following motions to amend the Kanata Cross Country Ski Club bylaws at a general meeting of the membership as follows: Motion 1:  "To change Article ... More

Annual Ski Swap & Sale

Click here for full details. Please fill out the seller form in advance. Kanata Nordic volunteers can help you with pricing. Information on how to complete the seller form is here. More

Orienteering: A great summer sport for skiers

Orienteering: A great summer sport for skiers Looking for ways to get outside this summer, while waiting for the next ski season to start? Try orienteering - it’s a family-friendly, exciting sport and great off-season activity for skiers. It builds physical and mental speed, agility and endurance by challenging the brain and body to work together in a race against the clock. It encourages participants to explore many types of terrain: pavement, mud, water, sand, gravel, trails, roads, ... More

Notes on Annual General Meeting, April 3, 2018

Draft minutes and reports from 2018 AGM now available. Questions? Please contact president@kanatanordic.ca. The Kanata Nordic Ski Club's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held Tuesday April 3rd from 7:00-9:00pm in the Ottawa Public Library: Beaverbrook. 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata. Open to all. Come and learn more about your club, and contribute your ideas. Reports on the year will be given and 2018-19 Executive elected. Supporting documents: Agenda for 2018 AGM 2017 AGM ... More