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The Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club promotes cross country skiing in the city of Sault Ste. Marie by operating and maintaining a 50 km ski trail system within the city limits. It also provides opportunities for all members of the community to learn to ski, and to continue to enjoy skiing as a life-long activity through its many programs; both competitive and recreational.
Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario. Contact Information E-mail contactus@soofinnishnordic.com Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club P.O. Box 21067 Zeller’s Postal Outlet Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6B 6H3 FAX (705) 945-7577 See About Us for Club Executive and Jackrabbit contact information. Ski Waxing Information For information on cleaning skis, applying grip wax and applying glide wax, visit the Wax Page. Links to wax information and demonstration videos are available. For trail pass rates and ski rental information visit the Hiawatha Highlands website. www.hiawathahighlands.com Ski Club Resources Join The Club - Membership Resources Page Minutes From Meetings Club Policies Club Forms Ski Club membership has its privileges... This year we have new SFNSC Membership stickers for you to put on your trail pass. This allows entrance to free ski and waxing lessons, club time trials and discounts/entry to club events. Display your trail pass with sticker to receive discounts at local sporting stores. Free access to clubhouse waxing forms on Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 7:30pm and Saturday 10am until noon. At other times, a key may be borrowed from the Hiawatha Highlands office. Free adult ski lessons on Saturday mornings.	Download your copy of the January Club Newsletter Recent Website Updates Hiawatha Invitational Results Revised Cheque Requisition Form added to the Resources page. Minutes from the December Club Executive Meeting have been posted on the Resources page. Results from Ontario Cup #1 races at Lappe Nordic in Thunder Bay January 6, Classic January 7, Classic Sprints January 8, Freestyle Jackrabbit schedule added to the Programs page. Race notice posted for the 56th annual Hiawatha Initational - January 21, 2012. Race Team Policy added to the Resources page. January 22 Hiawatha Loppet and Pancake brunch cancelled New event - Sunday, January 29 - Finnish Pancake brunch. Information will follow soon. Snow Champs Chomp - February 2, 2012 Please support the Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club by purchasing tickets to the Annual Snow Champs Chomp. Snow Champs Chomp is a dinner at the Water Tower Inn and fundraiser for the silent winter sports clubs in the community. Generously supported by the Water Tower inn there is a dinner and auction with prizes donated by local businesses and individuals. To purchase tickets or to make a donation to the Silent Auction please contact a ski team member, Lora at lora.1209@hotmail.com; Tracey at randtgingras@yahoo.ca or Cindy at cindyandmikeh@shaw.ca. Adult Lessons New to skiing? Hills make you nervous? Ready to start skating? Need a technique tune-up? Want to ski faster & farther? SATURDAY LESSONS START DEC. 31ST 10:15-11:45 a.m. More information... Online registration for Youth Ski Programs is now closed for the 2011/2012 season. All classes are full. Online registration for club memberships and adult ski lessons are available through Zone4 Biathlon Demo Day The Biathlon Demo Day took place on November 26. The event was well attended and participants were introduced to biathlon by experienced coaches and athletes. 5 great questions to ask when shopping for cross country skis Ottawa Citizen This is the year you finally do it: take up healthful cross-country skiing. But to join those apple-cheeked folks swishing effortlessly across the snow, you need equipment that’s right for you. Read more.. The sport of biathlon has grown in popularity over the years since this movie was made during the 1960 Olympics. Equipment, clothing and skiing technique is much different now. Hotels for Midget Championships Sault Ste. Marie will be hosting the World Masters Hockey Championships the same weekend as the Ontario Midget Championships (March 10 -11). The race committee has canvassed several local hotels, and we've discovered that all the major hotels are sold out for that weekend. Nevertheless, there are still several good hotels in town that still have rooms available, and we are confident that this situation won't impact our event - provided that team managers are aware of the situation and book their hotels now. Hotels with confirmed openings as of Thursday, November 10th are as follows: Glenview Cottages (705-759-3436). Current availability: 18 - 1 bed cottages, 8 - 2 bed cottages This is a particularly good option due to its proximity to Hiawatha Highlands Super 8 Motel (705-254-6441) Current availability: 68 rooms (50% with 2 queen beds, 50% with 1 Queen / King bed) Skyline Motel (705-942-1240) Current availability: 15 rooms (21 beds) Adams Motel (705-254-4345) Ambassador Motel (705-759-6199) Unfortunately, due to the situation, the hotels owners that we talked to weren't open to holding a block of rooms, so please act as soon as possible to book the rooms that you anticipate requiring. The race committee didn't check all accommodations, so there will undoubtedly be many more rooms available in town in addition to those listed above. A complete listing of accommodations in the Sault Ste. Marie area can be obtained from the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Accommodations web site: http://www.ssmcoc.com/visitorinfo.php?pageid=54. Jackrabbit Fall Family BBQ The Senior Race Team hosted a Jackrabbit Family BBQ at Hiawatha Highlands on October 29th. The weather cooperated and those that attended had a good time. Biathlon Coaching Course Photos from the Biathlon Coaching Course held in Sault Ste. Marie on October 29 and 30. The following is just a sampling of the benefits of being a member of the Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club. Great youth programs: Jackrabbits, Race Team, Biathlon Support of national athletes Reduced fees for club events Free waxing workshops and lessons Meet other active people and have fun!

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