Nordiq Alberta

⭐️ Alberta Ski Team Athlete Highlight ⭐️

Next in our lineup is Josh Adames! Josh started skiing at five years old because he wanted to be outside in the snow! He would ski with his dad and attended Alberta Cups where he fell in love with ski racing. He’s been skiing with Foothills Nordic Ski Club for over six years. In his time at Foothills Nordic he’s met new friends, developed as a skier with the help of his coaches, and found a great community to train with.

Along with skiing, he loves watching and playing sports such as soccer and basketball. He also enjoys traveling to Colombia whenever possible to visit extended family and enjoy the beautiful environment. He has an interest in sports medicine and hopes to become a physiotherapist in the future!

The Alberta Ski Team Camp is wrapping up our camp in Revelstoke today! It’s been an amazing few days of roller skiing, games, workouts, and team building!

Thank you to for letting us tag along for some activities! A big thank you also goes to our sponsors - & for their support for our athletes 🤩

Join us for the second annual Provincial Open Rollerski Camp! We have multiple registration options so everyone can choose the one that’s right for them

The camp will be held Friday July 26th to Sunday July 28th in Camrose, AB. The camp will include rollerski technique sessions, agility courses, injury prevention education, games, and so much more!

This provincial camp is open to skiers of all skill levels and all age categories. Masters! That includes you - This camp is for ALL ages so join us and meet other Master skiers from across the province. Whether you are coming solo or bringing all of your family and friends - this camp is for you!

We encourage parents to join the camp as well! Rather than dropping off your kids, register for the camp and have a family weekend together.

Register today by following the link in our bio 🔗 or visiting our website at www.nordiqalberta.ca

⭐️ New Online Store Products ⭐️

As the warmer months are upon us we want to remind all of you reading this to be safe while rollerskiing! It’s important to have bright colored clothing or reflective products to ensure that you are seen on the road. If you fall, the long sleeve shirts will also help to avoid scrapes, cuts, and road rash!

Check out our new rollerski safety products on our Online Store - link in bio 🔗 - to purchase yours today!

📣 CALLING ALL COACHES 📣

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing high-level coaching opportunities for provincial coaches, we are always looking for coaches to assist and learn at our various training camps and race trips. Together we can develop our coaching skills to best serve our communities.

Join Nordiq Alberta as a coach at various training camps this summer & winter and gain invaluable experience. If selected for a camp your expenses (accommodation & meals) will be covered by Nordiq Alberta.

If you are interested in coaching at one of Nordiq Alberta’s camps please complete the Provincial Coach Experience Form and send it in to [email protected]. Selected coaches will be notified by email.

Find the form on our website (www.nordiqalberta.ca) on the “Provincial Coaching Experience” page or by following the link in our bio to “Nordiq Alberta News” 🔗

⭐️ Alberta Ski Team Athlete Highlight ⭐

Lauren Ybema is up next! Lauren learned to ski with her family at an early age but didn’t start racing for training until 3 years ago. She is a part of Edmonton Nordic Ski Club and this is her second year being a part of the Alberta Ski Team. Her favorite places to ski are Rossland and Silverstar and her favorite race is a Classic Mass Start race.

When Lauren is not skiing she can be found running with her dog or mountain biking in Edmonton’s river valley. She loves music, reading, and playing the guitar. She is currently pursuing a science degree at the University of Alberta.

In the 2024 - 2025 ski season, Lauren will also be spending the late part of the season racing on the Norwegian XC Ski Circuit! She is excited to gain more international racing experience after getting a small taste during the USA B-Tour this spring.

⭐️ Alberta Ski Team Athlete Highlight ⭐

Next to be highlighted is Leah Taylor! Leah started cross country skiing with her family on weekends. She joined the local bunnies program and was motivated to get faster to keep up with her older siblings. She now participates in the LC program with Foothills Nordic Ski Club. She was on the Alberta Development Ski Team last year and is excited to be a part of the Alberta Ski Team!

Outside of skiing, Leah enjoys biking, hiking, spending time outside, baking, and spending time with friends.

⭐️ Alberta Ski Team Athlete Highlight ⭐

Lukas joined skiing at a young age from the encouragement of his older brother. He started in the Jackrabbits program and has skied for Edmonton Nordic Ski Club for 8 years. He’s become a better skier while training alongside other Edmonton skiers in Edmonton’s River Valley at Goldbar Park. Coach Ulf has always helped to guide Lukas’s training and technique. Lukas also enjoys watching and playing other sports such as baseball, football, and soccer. He enjoys being active and wants to play sports and be active for life!

This past weekend Nordiq Alberta hosted a Train 2 Train Dryland Course in Edmonton! We had 13 amazing coaches from around the province (and a few from Saskatchewan!) attend and participate in the course. Ivan & Allison co-delivered this course and had the best time 🤩

Thank you to Edmonton Nordic for helping us out with the venue & thanks to all the coaches who attended making it a great weekend!

If you are interested in completing the next step on your coaching journey, take a look at our upcoming coaching workshops at www.nordiqalberta.ca (link in bio 🔗)

⭐️ Alberta Ski Team Athlete Highlight ⭐

Up next is Sophie Jensen! Sophie has been skiing since she was a little kid. She started recreationally with the Rocky Mountain Jackrabbits and moved into competitive skiing with Foothills Nordic. She’s been training with Foothills Nordic for a decade, currently part of the Post-secondary team.

Along with her love of skiing, Sophie loves reading science fiction and fantasy and spending time with her family and dog. Sophie also loves learning about biology, especially neuroscience. In the fall she’s beginning her degree in neuroscience at the University of Calgary!

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⭐️ Alberta Ski Team Athlete Highlight ⭐

Teo Wadsworth is up next. Teo has been on skis since he could walk! He’s been a part of the Canmore Nordic Ski Club and Team Trail Sports Development for over seven years. Teo loves the sport of skiing as well as the social aspect. He has made numerous friends from skiing and enjoys meeting new people at all the races!

Outside of skiing, Teo enjoys playing guitar, mountain biking, playing soccer, going on trips with his family, and spending time outside.

Nordiq Alberta is excited to host the second annual Provincial Open Rollerski Camp!

The camp will be held Friday July 26th to Sunday July 28th in Camrose, AB. The camp will include rollerski technique sessions, agility courses, injury prevention education, games, and so much more!

This provincial camp is open to skiers of all skill levels and all age categories. Masters! That includes you - This camp is for ALL ages so join us and meet other Master skiers from across the province. Whether you are coming solo or bringing all of your family and friends - this camp is for you!

We encourage parents to join the camp as well! Rather than dropping off your kids, register for the camp and have a family weekend together.

Register today by following the link in our bio 🔗 or visiting our website at www.nordiqalberta.ca

Join the Nordiq Alberta team as the Program and Communications Manager!

Nordiq Alberta is seeking a full-time Program and Communications Manager to support the day-to-day implementation of the Nordiq Alberta business plan and annual operating budget, providing communication, organization, project management and administrative services that result in the accomplishment of strategic priorities.

Reporting to the Senior Staff Person, the Program and Communication Manager will act as a representative of Nordiq Alberta programs and services, and work to maintain and strengthen relationships with various partners and stakeholders. The Program and Communications Manager will also carry out administrative responsibilities in collaboration with the Board of Directors.

If you are interested in a career in sport management and are passionate about leading and making a difference in a fast-paced sport organization, the position may be a great fit for you!

Location of employment: Remote within Alberta, with preference for those residing in Edmonton, Alberta. Travel is required for meetings, special events and cross-country ski races.

Click the link in our bio to view the full job posting 🔗

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Nordiq Alberta is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

HEY CLUBS! Have you registered for Nordiq Alberta’s AGM??

Make your voice heard & join us on June 24, 2024 at 7pm!

Register TODAY by clicking the link in our bio or visiting www.nordiqalberta.ca!

⭐️ Alberta Ski Team Athlete Highlight ⭐️

The 2024-2025 Alberta Ski Team has been selected and we want to introduce each of the athletes this year! Follow along over the next few weeks to meet each of the athletes that make up the Alberta Ski Team 🎉

Starting us off is Will Armstrong! Will has been skiing for the Wapiti race team since he was seven years old. He has also participated in the Alberta Development Ski Team program for multiple years. This year is his first year being on the Alberta Ski Team!

As a kid he was very energetic and wanted to try every sport he could - except skiing. Through encouragement from his mom though he continued in the sport and fell in love with racing. Other than skiing, Will loves running and biking, especially with his brother Aiden who’s also on the Alberta Ski Team!

Join the Nordiq Alberta team as the Outreach Coordinator!

Nordiq Alberta is looking for an Outreach Coordinator to join their team. Reporting to the Director of Operations & Provincial Coach, the Outreach Coordinator will act as a representative of Nordiq Alberta programs and services.

They will facilitate, plan, and lead outreach sessions across the province of Alberta, working with various nordic ski clubs in the process. The outreach sessions will focus on being in person on the ground within communities and would utilize the Government of Alberta’s Zone Map and provide strategic outreach within each zone. Outreach entails relationship building with clubs across the province of Alberta, traveling to various locations to provide outreach sessions on a variety of topics, as well as facilitating and organizing virtual sessions (depending on topic).

Contract period for July 2, 2024 - August 23, 2024 based on 35 working hours per week. This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs so it is required that the applicants are between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.

Nordiq Alberta is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Click the link in our bio to view the full job posting 🔗

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by June 17, 2024.

Nordiq Alberta is excited to host the second annual Provincial Open Rollerski Camp!

The camp will be held Friday July 26th to Sunday July 28th in Camrose, AB. The camp will include rollerski technique sessions, agility courses, injury prevention education, games, and so much more!

This provincial camp is open to skiers of all skill levels and all age categories. Masters! That includes you - This camp is for ALL ages so join us and meet other Master skiers from across the province. Whether you are coming solo or bringing all of your family and friends - this camp is for you!

We encourage parents to join the camp as well! Rather than dropping off your kids, register for the camp and have a family weekend together.

Register today by following the link in our bio 🔗 or visiting our website at www.nordiqalberta.ca

You are invited to Nordiq Alberta’s Annual General Meeting!

Join us on June 24, 2024 at 7pm.

Register TODAY by clicking the link in our bio or visiting www.nordiqalberta.ca!

Interested in taking the next step in your coaching journey? Sign up for our upcoming Train 2 Train course!

In this course coaches develop skills to teach 12-16 year old how to build aerobic base, speed and strength and further develop sport-specific skills. Coaches learn to design and deliver an annual program that considers optimal train ability and the athletes readiness.

Allison McArdle () and Ivan Babikov () are the facilitators of those course. Snag this opportunity to learn from their wealth of knowledge and expertise!

Sign up today on the Locker or access through our website on our Coaching Workshops & Devleopment page - link in bio 🔗 - Registration closes on Friday, June 7!

⭐️ SAVE THE DATE ⭐️

Nordiq Alberta is excited to host the second annual Provincial Rollerski Open Camp! This provincial camp is open to skiers of all skill levels and all age categories. Whether you are coming solo or bringing all of your family and friends - this camp is for you!

The camp will be held Friday July 26th to Sunday July 28th in Camrose, AB. We encourage parents to join the camp as well! Rather than dropping off your kids, register for the camp and have a family weekend together.

Interested in joining the camp as a coach? Submit your Provincial Coach Experience Form today! 

Keep an eye out for registration which will be released soon! 

     

Meet the Provincial Ski Teams!

The Alberta Ski Team and Alberta Development Ski Team are made up of the fastest young skiers in Alberta. Congratulations to all of the skiers selected for our provincial teams!

Follow along for updates on what the teams get up to this summer! We have some great programming ahead 😎

Are you looking to host an Alberta Cup in 2024-2025?? Submit the Bid Form today!

The bid form is available on our website under “Hosting an Event” - check it out through the link in our bio 🔗 Once completed, send to [email protected]

Don’t forget to complete the Nordiq Alberta Year End Survey ⭐️

Nordiq Alberta strives to create an environment that values equity, fairness, and transparency for all members whether they are trying to achieve the podium, sponsoring events, or skiing recreationally for lifelong health. We are constantly looking for ways to innovate the sport in ways that maintain a sense of strong community and fun. We welcome all feedback from our members.

Nordiq Alberta has developed a survey for Clubs & Coaches, Parents & Athletes, and Race organizers. Please click the link in our bio 🔗 to find the appropriate survey for you. We ask that you complete the survey by May 28, 2024.

If you have any further questions, please contact our office at [email protected].

Join the Nordiq Alberta team as the Outreach Coordinator!

Nordiq Alberta is looking for an Outreach Coordinator to join their team. Reporting to the Director of Operations & Provincial Coach, the Outreach Coordinator will act as a representative of Nordiq Alberta programs and services.

They will facilitate, plan, and lead outreach sessions across the province of Alberta, working with various nordic ski clubs in the process. The outreach sessions will focus on being in person on the ground within communities and would utilize the Government of Alberta’s Zone Map and provide strategic outreach within each zone. Outreach entails relationship building with clubs across the province of Alberta, traveling to various locations to provide outreach sessions on a variety of topics, as well as facilitating and organizing virtual sessions (depending on topic).

Contract period for July 2, 2024 - August 23, 2024 based on 35 working hours per week. This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs so it is required that the applicants are between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.

Nordiq Alberta is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Click the link in our bio to view the full job posting

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by June 17, 2024.

⭐️ DEADLINE EXTENDED - Submit by May 30, 2024 ⭐️

Nordiq Alberta is seeking individuals who are passionate for the sport of nordic skiing and are interested in joining the Nordiq Alberta Board of Directors.

As per our current bylaws, the following positions are up for election: 3 Directors at Large, including the Board Treasurer, and an Athlete Representative. Board members will be elected at the Annual General Meeting on June 24, 2024 for a two-year term.

For the Board Treasurer position, we are looking for candidates with experience in Accounting/Financials, ideally within non-profit organizations. For the other Directors at Large positions, individuals with experience in Policy/Governance, Member Services and Community engagement, Fundraising/Grant writing, Human Resources, and IT are of interest to help round out the capacity and capability of the Board.

If you are interested in applying for any of the Board positions, please submit your application (cover letter and resume) to the Nordiq Alberta office ([email protected]) no later than May 30, 2024.

📣 Calling all Masters Athletes 📣

There is an upcoming Open Masters Rollerski Camp! From May 31 - June 2 you can join Dasha Atkins & other Masters athletes for a rollerski camp in Canmore & surrounding area! 

For more information & to register contact Dasha Atkins at [email protected]. 

Looking for more rollerski opportunities? Save the date for the Nordiq Alberta Provincial Open Rollerski Camp from July 26 - 28! Keep an eye out for registration. 

⭐ We want to hear from you! Complete the Nordiq Alberta Year End Survey today ⭐️

Nordiq Alberta strives to create an environment that values equity, fairness, and transparency for all members whether they are trying to achieve the podium, sponsoring events, or skiing recreationally for lifelong health. We are constantly looking for ways to innovate the sport in ways that maintain a sense of strong community and fun. We welcome all feedback from our members.

Nordiq Alberta has developed a survey for Clubs & Coaches, Parents & Athletes, and Race organizers. Please click the link in our bio 🔗 to find the appropriate survey for you. We ask that you complete the survey by May 28, 2024.

If you have any further questions, please contact our office at [email protected].