By Pete McIntyre

Volunteers needed for Ski Nationals

Jan 21, 2020 | 3:28 AM

Volunteers are needed for the Canadian Cross Country Ski Championships and US Super Tour Finals to be held at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club March 25 to April 2.

The organizing committee believes 250 volunteers will be required, depending on how many days each volunteer is available for, with no previous experience required.

“For a race of this caliber we have volunteer needs that are not usually required,” volunteer coordinator, Marylin Breneman said. “Things such as parking lot attendants, organization of athlete and volunteer banquets, food and refreshment stations, security, awards and more.”

Eight-hundred athletes along with coaches, support staff and family will attend the nine-day event which is expected to generate an estimated $2.3 million economic impact for Greater Vernon.

“All volunteers will receive a branded toque, an invitation to a volunteer appreciation event and meals during shifts,” Breneman said. “It will also be an opportunity to see top-level ski competition up close.”

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There will also be draw prizes including a stay for two at Nipika Mountain Resort near Radium Hot Springs.

Those interested in volunteering at the event can submit their availability and preferred tasks on the Canadian National Ski Championships website here.

SLNC last hosted the National Championships in 1995, so 2020 will mark the 25th anniversary of that event.

The Sovereign Lake Nordic Club received over 330 cm of snowfall to-date this season and currently all 55 km of ski trails are open and in excellent condition.

The Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is a non-profit organization that operates the largest cross-country ski club in Canada with over 2,000 members.

The Canadian Ski Championships are an annual event hosted in partnership with Nordiq Canada, the national governing sport body for cross-country skiing and include the junior and senior championships and double as the championships for Canadian Universities and Colleges.

Kal Tire is the volunteer sponsor for the event.

by Pete McIntyre

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