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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.
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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 FAX (705) 945-7577 See About Us for Club Executive and Jackrabbit contact information. Ski Waxing Information Waxing for the conditions of the day helps skis grip better and glide faster. There are many brands of grip wax and glide wax available. Grip and glide waxes are available at several locations in Sault Ste. Marie including Hiawatha Highlands, Algoma Bicycle Company, Duke of Windsor and Velorution. 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. Ski Club Resources Join The Club - Membership |
Soo Finnish Nordic Dry Land Time Trial Series The Dry Land Time Trial Series got off to a wet start, with a summer storm getting under way just as the runners toed the start line. As the last finishers crossed the line, the storm began in earnest, with thunder and lightning. Everybody took refuge under the picnic shelter and waited out the storm. Even Stanley had to give up on that chip monk that he’d treed, and joined the rest of us waiting out the storm. Results were as follows: 2km (1xKinsmen 2km Loop)
4km (2xKinsmen 2km Loop)
5km (2xKinsmen Loop with Beach Hill & Parking Lot Loop)
6km (3x2km Loop)
7.5km (3xKinsmen Loop with Beach Hill & Parking Lot Loop)
The Soo Finnish Nordic Dry-Land Time Trial Series is a series of running time trials to be held on the trail system at Hiawatha Park. Distances will vary from 2 km to 9 km. Time trials will be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, from July 20th, 2010, and lasting into the fall as long as daylight permits. All categories will start on the above dates by means of a mass start at 7 PM at the trailhead behind the clubhouse (the blue building adjacent to the tennis courts). Participation in the Time Trial Series is secured by means of a one-time on-line registration. Everybody is welcome to register, regardless of age, ability, or affiliation (i.e., membership in the Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club is NOT required in order to participate in this series). Registration for the Dry Land Time Trial Series can be accomplished on-line at www.zone4.ca. NOD XC Dryland Midget Training Camp The Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club will be hosting the NOD Dryland Midget Training Camp August 20-22. Agenda, Accommodations, Equipment List, Online Registration Sprockids Summer Camp For the first time in Sault Ste. Marie, Vélorution is pleased to sponsor the Canadian Cycling Association Sprockids program. Sprockids is a program for young people to learn the skills of mountain biking in a graduated fashion. Young people register for a 10 session program, wherein they move through a series of modules designed to enhance their mountain biking skills and simultaneously develop a sense of accomplishment and self confidence that can spill over into all areas of life. As these young people develop their skills, they become eligible to train others, thus further enhancing their development and the development of others. The program is a multi-tiered approach, designed to provide participants with the opportunity to experience success no matter what their riding skill level. The art of riding is broken down into 55 skills and four program levels, taught in a graduated fashion, where each new skill builds on a previous skill. Through the sport of cycling, 9-13 year-olds develop a strong sense of self esteem by discovering and building on the potential within themselves. Vélorution will be hosting an open-house on Thursday, July 8 to introduce the program in greater detail and answer any questions. Parents, participants and anyone interested is invited to attend. Email sprockids.ssm@gmail.com in order to receive all updates. Details Evening Camp (10 sessions) Cost: $100 includes all materials, registration and Sprockids participant package (includes progress passport, water bottle, T-shirt, sunglasses, stickers, and more!) Registration forms can be found on the Sprockids website. Participants must complete the registration and waiver form and return them to Vélorution along with payment. Try Walking or Running on Hiawatha Highlands Trails
SFNSC members are well aware of the wonderful ski trails at Hiawatha Highlands. The trails can also be enjoyed in the spring, summer and fall. Walking or running the trails can help cross country skiers maintain fitness levels and get ready for the next ski season. There are many benefits from trail running. Trail running can help you develop agility as you run on uneven ground and avoid obstacles. There is less pounding on your joints as you run on gravel and dirt surfaces compared to concrete sidewalks and pavement. The uneven terrain and twists and turns of the trails helps keep you alert and makes the time fly by. If you do plan to run or walk on the trails here are some useful tips:
The following is just a sampling of the benefits of being a member of the Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club.
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