Windsor Park Nordic Centre

Manitoba Spring Cup

Let’s have one last ski race/event of the year!

Red River Nordic is hosting a mass start race/event that caters to all abilities. Invite your family and friends! March is a great time to have fun and be outside and do one last ski challenge. 

The race will be at Windsor Park Nordic Centre on March 18th. 

https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31640

It will be freestyle technique (meaning skate or classic), there will be a classic track set on the side. If you choose to classic, we will note that you did classic on the results sheet. 

We welcome all abilities, 

  • Kid start time at 10:30am with distances of roughly 1 km and 3.5km. Special treat at the end. 
  • Adult start time at 11:15am with distances of roughly 7.5 and 15km. Special treat at the end. 

Course maps will be available at the start and course will be marked. 

We will have prizes to hand out at the end of the day. Stay tuned. 

We will have post race food for all to enjoy inside or outside around the fire as we cheer on family and friends to the finish. 

Cost 

12$ per person with a max of 36$ per household. 

Registration will close at 6pm on March 17th. 

This will be a relaxed, fun atmosphere with plenty of smiles. We hope you can join! 

If you have question, contact Murray

murraywcarter@gmail.com

2023 Grooming Seminar / Workshop

Back by popular demand! We are hosting a snow/trail grooming seminar/workshop for all interested parties. 

Whether you’re a veteran groomer or just interested in getting some tracks set in your area, we welcome you to come exchange ideas, demo equipment and meet other trail builders and groomers.

When: Thursday, March 16, 10 AM – 2 PM
Where: Windsor Park Nordic Center, 10 Des Meurons Street, Winnipeg
Cost: $0.00
We will have several pieces of equipment on hand: pulling machines,groomers,drags, rollers,etc. 

  • 2021 Yamaha Viking side-by-side w Camso tracks and Cab
  • 2020 Ski-Doo Skandic SWT 900
  • Ginzu Groomers
  • Snowdogs with tracksetters and toboggan
  • Steel roller
  • Meuller Tornado 2.0 Snow Tiller (no tractor on site to operate) 
  • various DIY rigs for all manner of ski trail grooming excellence

Please contact Laurie Penton at 204-471-3447 if you plan to bring any of your own equipment.

The day will start with coffee/snacks in our clubhouse and a few brief presentations on the following topics:

  • Community Trails – Starting a Local Trail Network from Scratch (Scotty Nystrom, Bourkevale Community Centre)
  • Funding Opportunities to Develop Ski Trails in Manitoba (Karin McSherry, Executive Director CCSAM)
  • Trail Signage – This Way Home (Laurie Penton, CCSAM)

Agenda:

  • 10 AM – meet and greet, coffee, general discussion
  • 11 AM – hands on look at equipment comparing features (pros/cons) of different types of equipment
  • 1 PM – opportunity to try out/operate equipment on hand
  • 2 PM – wrap up 

Q&A will occur throughout the session.
Please RSVP your attendance by email info@ccsam.ca.

Become a Special Olympics Manitoba Coach

Help make a difference in an athlete’s life today by joining the team of program volunteers and coaches who directly provide training for athletes in cross country skiing. They work with athletes to improve basic motor skills and prepare athletes for competition. The time commitment is one to two sessions each week for 1 to 2 1⁄2 hours (up to the coach). Some weekends are required for competition. Be a part of athletes achieving their goals and capture the spirit of Special Olympics! 

We are currently searching for a Head Coach (or 2 people to Co-Head Coach) in the Winnipeg Region to be able to start up our cross country skiing program. Appropriate training and screening measures will be provided.

Qualifications:

  • Able to work in a team setting as well as one-on-one with athletes.
  • Have some knowledge about cross country skiing.
  • Some coaching experience is preferred. 
  • Able to communicate instructions effectively.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Plan club activities for the season.
  • Regularly communicate with athletes, volunteers, and caregivers.
  • Facilitate practices with assistant coaches with the safety and well-being of the athletes always coming first.
  • Attend competitions with athletes regularly.

For more information on the role, please contact Kayla Kasian at kkasian@specialolympics.mb.ca.