http://www.foothillsnordic.ca Latest news from the Foothills Nordic Ski Club en-us Copyright 2009, Foothills Nordic Ski Club info@foothillsnordic.ca (Foothills Nordic Ski Club) info@foothillsnordic.ca (Foothills Nordic Ski Club) http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.foothillsnordic.ca 144 62 http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=787http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=787An exciting rivalry is heating up this year between two long time Foothills athletes. Kevin Sandau and Brent McMurtry have a lot in common: they both started their careers as Foothills Jackrabbits and they are now both on CanadaÕs Senior Development Team. The two athletes have been dominating CanadaÕs NORAM race circuit this season, more often than not sharing the podium.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=786http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=786IBU CUPS 6/7 - CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS The Alberta Event Hosting Society for Biathlon is hosting IBU Cups 6 and 7, February 8th through the 16th at the Canmore Nordic Centre.Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=622http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=622Registration is now live for the 2012 Kananaskis Ski Marathon.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=774http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=774Greetings parents of Track Attack and Jackrabbit age children. Canmore Nordic Ski Club is organizing a special event for boys aged 8-11 on Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 from 2-5pm. Many of us will be familiar with the highly successful Fast & Female events that are aimed at empowering girls to be active. We are pleased to be offering a similar event to coincide with World Snow Day for boys that will connect high level male cross country racers with boys to inspire a love of going fast on skis. Please spread the word about this event with any and all that you think might be interested. Space is limitedTue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=772http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=772Looking for a deal on a ski holiday? Calgary Ski Club offers Foothills Members Club rates on their ski trips. Read on to learn about their upcoming trips.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=773http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=773Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=765http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=765REGISTRATION Age categories Atoms to Open Men/Women, Masters and Recreational, in these Sanctioned CCBC Cross-Country Ski Races.Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=764http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=764CANADA’S NATHAN SMITH SHOCKS WORLD TO WIN BRONZE MEDAL AT BIATHLON IBU CUP IN AUSTRIA Friday, December 16, 2011Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=760http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=760The cross-country skiing race season has begun! Its been a busy two weekends of races for Foothills athletes. The season kicked off in Canmore with the opening Alberta Cup Races on December 3-4. SaturdayÕs skate sprint races were filled with excitement as Foothills skiers of all ages tested themselves on CanmoreÕs famously tough courses against skiers from across the country. Sunday was a classic mid-distance race.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=761http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=761Foothills Nordic Ski Club and the Calgary cross-country ski community wish to thank the generosity of the following donors to our fundraising campaign to purchase a new snowmobile.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=755http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=755The Foothills Nordic Ski Club's snowmobile is old and decrepit. It's heavy, difficult to operate, and frustrates our volunteer groomers with frequent breakdowns. It's time for new equipment!Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=754http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=754Our first biathlon race of the season will be coming up next weekend at the Canmore Nordic Centre and we are still in need of lots of volunteers to make this event a success.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=753http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=753We want to thank everyone for joining us for a fantastic Snow CAMP!Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=752http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=752The Foothills Wax Clinic enjoyed a record turn out this year. HP athletes Suzanne and Emily manned the "beginner" wax table, instructing members in the basics of applying glide wax and kick wax to skis. Head Coaches Fraser and Eric hosted the "advanced" wax table, showing membersThu, 24 Nov 2011 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=743http://www.foothillsnordic.ca/main.php?p=743Dear Foothills Members, At the Foothills Executive Committee meeting on Monday, November 7, I submitted my resignation as President of the Club and assumed the role of Past President. Our Vice President, Doug Martin resigned as well, for personal reasons.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST