Consider adding some more excitement to your Nordic experience with Biathlon!

The Vancouver Island Biathlon Club offers Masters programming for those 15+ on Saturday mornings and
Biathlon Bears programming for kids 9-14 yrs on Saturday afternoons. These programs pair perfectly with your Strathcona Nordic programs to really expand your winter fun. It’s not too late to register, check outwebsite for all the details about the programs and registration.

Not sure what Biathlon is all about? – Well come try it out! On Saturday December 31st from 12-2 pm, VIBC is hosting a Give It A Shot! program. This is a great opportunity for anyone 9 yrs + to have a basic introduction to the sport of biathlon. Strathcona Nordic members receive a discount on their registration for this event – just $15 for insurance, equipment and instruction. Registration is available by clicking here on Zone 4, or by searching Give It A Shot!
in Zone 4.

Toonie Events

Building on the success of last year, we are having a series of Toonie Events this season. Everyone is invited to participate. Emphasis will be on fun and participation – with a minor timing element for those who need to know how fast they went.

Planned Event schedule:
* Saturday, December 31st – Obstacle Course
* Sunday, January 15th – Poker Run
* Sunday February 12th – Scrapbook Challenge
* Saturday March 11th - mystery event..

All Toonie Events start at 1:00 in front of the Raven Lodge.
Registration will be in the Raven Lodge on event day and the cost for each person to register is you guessed it, a Toonie ($2).

Prizes will be Goodie Bags for every participant.

If you would like to help out with one or more of these Toonie Events, please contact John Andres

Coaching Refreshers

Calling all coaches at ANY level to come for a refresher and get the latest coaching skills updates.

The Junior Race team travelled to it's first event recently, the Haywood NorAm season opener in Vernon. With entries from all over Canada and the United States, our junior racers experienced high quality racing and fierce competition. Tallon Noble had an outstanding weekend racing up in the very deep Junior Men's category 1.2 km classic sprint event, qualifying to advance to the heats. The following day he backed up this performance with a gritty race resulting in a silver medal in Junior Boys 10 km skate. Our younger junior and juvenile racers put in solid performances in both the distance classic and distance skate races, getting that important first one under their belts. An excellent start to the season. The team looks forward to their next event in Salmon Arm, BC Cup #1 in early January.

Tallon is receiving a grant from the Dave Battison Athlete Development Fund to support his travel to the World Junior Trials in Soldier Hollow, Utah in early January. Congratulations Tallon and we look forward to hearing about your experience! If you listen hard, you will hear all of the Strathcona Nordic Members cheering you on!

The Butcher Block fundraiser brought in $ 1233 for our club and was deposited in the Dave Battison Athlete Development Fund.
Highest sales were made by:

...who all received a Toblerlone chocolate bar for their efforts. I'm sure they will be sharing with their parents.

This will be an ongoing fundraiser. For 2017, we are scheduled for late November. Keep us in mind for next year!