race team Telemark

Mark your Calendar to attend Wednesday September 18th

Where: Kelowna Paddle Center – 3020 Abbott St, Kelowna

When: 4 pm for athletes. Parent Meeting starts at 5 pm. Wrap up at 6 pm

What: Dryland training session and paddling for our Track attack and T2T and L2C athletes. $10 drop in fee for paddling unless you are a member of KPC

Parents 5 – 6 pm: Information evening for the upcoming ski and race season. Prepare for being outside.

Please link through volunteersignup.org/EJL7H . Please sign your daughter or son up so that the Paddle Centre can prepare for numbers attending. Thank you

All testing is about personal improvement. It is great to find the gaps in your performance and improve upon them. The Next chance is October 22nd. Checkout the results below. Click on them to expand them.

Those who are looking for camp information can likely find what they are looking in the Camp Notice which is found HERE!

See You Soon!

It’s that time of year to register your son or daughter for the upcoming ski season. The following link will take you to the registration page:

https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=21609&lan=1&cartlevel=1

The ski programs are organized starting from September through to March with the option to register for a full year commitment to include summer dryland training. This includes ages U12 Track attack (9-11 year olds), U16 (LT2) and U19 (T2T).

Hello Ski Fans!

We just got the Race Program (Biathlon and XC) Zone 4 registration page up and running.  We are hoping to get people to start signing up this weekend.

They can sign up directly with the link https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=21699&lan=1&cartlevel=1 

Or

they can link to it from the Club Season Pass/Membership registration page https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=21609&lan=1&cartlevel=1  when they are signing up for a membership/season pass.

Thank You!

2019 Telemark 11th Annual Triathlon 5:30 pm Start Sept 3th Gellatly Nut Farm Whitworth Rd. West Kelowna

There may be some real tri-athletes this season? The swim will be at touching depth as usual now.

Meet at 5:30 to go over the course. Probably no Weddings this year on a Tuesday afternoon…

Track Attack Parents and Skiers are encouraged to attend a meeting to discuss the program about 7 PM. Bring warm dry clothes for afterwards.

Well it is here again our annual team Triathlon. Following the traditional format of Swim, Roller Ski and Run. Again This year we will have a “Younger Athlete (L2T or Track Attack)” and “Never Roller Skied” category for those who do not want to be introduced to roller skiing in a race format (highly recommended). Come take part in this great fun event!

Never Roller  (Track Attack)     300m Swim                             Out and Back

Skied?                    1300m Run                             One Outer Loop and One Inner Loop

Young             300m Swim                             Out and Back

2400m Ski                               One Full Lap

1300m Run                             One Outer Loop and One Inner Loop

Standard            600m Swim                             Out and Back Twice

4400m Ski                               2 Laps, 2^nd lap not going to the North End

2600m Run                             an Outer Lap Followed by an Inner Lap then

Another Outer Lap followed by an Inner Lap

Advanced        600m Swim                             Out and Back Twice

4800m Ski                               2 Full Laps. Returning to the Park each Lap

2600m Run                             an Outer Lap Followed by an Inner Lap then

Another Outer Lap followed by an Inner Lap

RULES

Swim 

Circle the Buoy at the end of each length

If you do not complete your Swim you may Continue Racing but only 5 minutes after the slowest Swimmer has started their Roller Ski.

Roller Ski

You will only be allowed to start if you have a Helmet, Reflective Vest and ski Equipment on.

Stay on the Right side of the Road

Do not Cross the Centerline on Corners. Penalty or Disqualification

Run

Stay on the Right side of the Road

Remember

Swim Suit and Goggles, Helmet, Reflective Vest, Gloves, Ski Boots, Poles, Roller Skis and Extra Skis if possible, Shoes, Recovery Food and Warm Clothes for after.

Many Kilometers of quality skiing has happened this week at the Haig Glacier. Here are some photos of the Telemark Skiers.

Photo Credit Chris Manhard. Cheers! Adam Elliot