Brendan Green Spring Skiing In the Rockies
Spring skiing, Rockey Mountains, Brendan Green training hard to
make the Canadian Olympic biathlon team for Russia 2014.
Awesome! We're with you, Bren :o).
Welcome to the 2012 - 2013 Hay River Ski Club Web Site
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Updated Tuesday, May 7, 2013
May 9... off to ski Pat's great trails again! What will the spring skiing be like today?
Yesterday's pics...
Spring Skiing on Pat B Trails
at the Hay River Ski Club....
Photos from May 7, 2013.... yesssss! :o)
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Skiing photos below from Monday, April 29, 2013
Visiting children's book author, Frieda Wishinsky, visited the ski club Saturday, April 27, and volunteered to clear the path for the crowds of skiers coming back out for a few more skis before break up and the big melt ;o).
PTUB weekend has lived up to all the advanced billing. Awesome weekend of skiing :o)! Great snow conditions and crisp spring skiing .... how can you do any better than that? :o) Thanks for all the amazing trail work Pat and Robert :o).
Some brilliantly close races, some wonderful stories and a very fine day of PTUB skiing for one and all. Congratulations, organizers, athletes and officials!
Sunday's Photos:
Saturday Awards Presentation: Angeline Magtibay accepts the Rick Green volunteer of the year award on behalf of Shirley Gutierrez and Kelly Lizardo who have worked tirelessly to support Angeline and her biathlon team mates throughout these many years. Congratulations Shirley and Kelly! Thank you!
Saturday's Pix:
Photos: 30 Years of PTUB Skiing
Manfred Pape officiating the start at PTUB 1987
PTUB Logo, Created and Perpetuated by Leslie Goudreau - 1983 The Ptarmigan and Bunny are Born -
Zane Turvey in bib #20 lining up for early PTUB outside the cozy train car club house.
Hay River's Paul Green waxes skis in the '80's Polar Bear uniform. Paul returns to PTUB 30 as a coach, racer with the Yellowknife biathlon team. Welcome home Paul :o).
Chuck Davidge and Chris Brodeur have made the trek north once again to join the gang for PTUB 30. The original event sponsors epitomize the spirit of teamwork: "Let's just do it' . Thank you Chuck and Chris! "Let's keep it going ..... "
Theresa Swallow blasts through the finish in a Kingland bib! Above: Race statistician, Marion Pape in a 1987 Hub Photo
PTUB 30 ..... Skiing is believing :o) in Hay River, Northwest Territories.
Biathlon Weekend News March 2 & 3 Califorex Cup
Lots Going On at the Club... Link here for update :o)
Sitelle’s Chickadee!
So what’s a Boreal Chickadee to do.... so many delicacies to choose from? :o)
Women's Snowshoe Evening
Thursday, January 24th
7-9 pm
Hay River Ski Club
This is a "Get Active" event at the ski club.
All women are invited. Come alone, bring a friend, meet a friend.
Snowshoes will be provided. Hope to see you there!
Enjoy a warm drink and tasty treat after your outing.
Contact for more info: Ellie Baxter 874-6984
Hope you can join us! :o)
Hay River Ski Club
Ft. Providence Hosts Ski Camp, Saturday, January 19
How to have fun @ the ski club when it's minus 32 C? Ski.... visit with a chickadee @ Creeking Tree Corner :o).
Sighted at the Hay River Ski Club.... Sunday, January 13, 2013 - An Adam and a Jacob! Bird photographers, they said. 
Hey, youth skiers! Great skiing today! Only minus 18 C at the ski trails and we ..... skated, skied hills, made crafts (snowwomen and snowmen), fed the birds, photographed the birds, listened to bird calls from Morgan's bird call book .... lots of fun on a Sunday, at the Hay River Ski Club (centre of the universe? ;o)
See you next Sunday!
Get Active! Jeff Ashby says... snowshoe! The Town of Hay River recreation centre is planning a snowshoe outing at the Hay River Ski club soon. More info to follow.... :o)
Happy New Year, Matthew McNevin! Your friends at the Hay River Ski Club send their best wishes to you for a very successful second half of your first year of medical school. Hopefully you’ll be able to apply everything we taught you about frost bite during your stay in Hay River!
Youth Skiing Starts Up For 2013 this Sunday, January 6 at 1:30 pm at the Hay River Ski Club - Welcome back everyone! Newcomers welcome :o)
Happy New Year
2013
Merry Christmas Everyone and Happy Trails this Holiday Season from Everyone at the Hay River Ski Club :o)
Season's greetings from the Hay River Ski Club biathlon team:
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and the best in 2013! May the holidays be restful, relaxing and special for everyone!
Link to Coach Lirette's December 17 Biathlon Team Update
Celebrate Winter Solstice 2012 with the family at the Hay River Ski Club: Friday, December 21, 2012
7:00 pm Bring: Pot Luck snack :o)
Ski/snowshoe/visit or ski & snowshoe & visit & celebrate at the Hay River Ski Club.
Weekend Update: Lots of exciting news to share.
Ricardo's Way Cleared: Just in time for the great warm weather that is moving in.... Pat Bobinski and the SMCC superstar trail blazers have, through sheer grit and determination, managed to clear and push a trail through the Rick Green Loop. Wow. It's simply one of the prettiest skis on our trail system. Make it a point of getting out and experiencing this trail now that the way is clear :o).
Ellie Baxter is back :o)! Welcome home Ellie and Chris. Congratulations to Ellie on earning The Rick Green Ski Club Volunteer of the Year Award for this past season. We are happy to have Ellie home for a while taking a break from a 'year away adventure tour'. The clubhouse is already buzzing with activity.
Youth Skiing is 'a go' for Sunday at 1:30 pm. It coincides with our local bird count event and along with skiing and activities, the youth skiers will be making bird feeders, using some of the downed birch left behind by the ice storm.
Holy cats! Pat has the Hay River Ski Club trails in place (Sunday, December 9, 2012) and... they are as good as you’ll find, anywhere! Pat has been battling throughout these past seven weeks, with ice storms, snapping trees, record snows, frigid winds, blowing snow, .... and given all that..... (actually he has used all of that, like a snow packing magician and....) the results are in.
Brilliant trails! If you’re not skiing or snowshoeing, you’re missing a very special and wonderful experience. See you out at the Hay River Ski Club. Don’t forget to say ‘thanks’ to Pat Bobinski :o)!
(((((Brrrrrrrr...))))) ... due to the chilly weather forecast for Sunday, December 9, this week's Jackrabbit ski program is cancelled. We'll aim for next Sunday and a return to warmer weather :o). Thanks!
Tracking .... Cougar or Lynx?
.... and the experts say..... Lynx, a big one :o).
Link to Biathlon Coach Chuck Lirette's December 2 Update
Today's Youth Skiing was so much fun! Thanks Sitelle & Tracey! Wonderful trails for us, Pat :o). Mahsi cho to all the parents!
Happy 8th Birthday Morgan! Thank you for the scrumptious chocolate cupcakes, Tracey!
Canada's Zina Kochur finishes top ten! Link to Results
Canada Wins World Cup Biathlon 10 K Sprint!
CBC News Video and Story Link Biathlon Canada Story Link
Today, JP Leguellec became the first ever Canadian to stand at the top of the podium in a world cup biathlon event. Oestersund, Sweden, will go down in the Canadian ski biathlon history book as the site of a remarkable sporting accomplishment.
Link to Results Link to Story Link to 'Faster Skier' Story
Just wanted to share this night's ski with you.... cozy clubhouse ...... lit trails.... verrrrrrry fine! :o) Ski or snowshoe!
Northwest Territories Sports Hall of Fame
About the Northwest Territories Hall of Fame
Congratulations Sharon and Shirley Firth on being inducted into the newly established NWT Sports Hall of Fame. These outstanding northern skiers established themselves as the best in Canada/North America and among the top skiers in the world of cross country skiing.
Sharon and Shirley continue to motivate and inspire all of us at the Hay River Ski Club. We're delighted with their inaugural induction into the newly established hall of fame.
Welcome home Angeline, Christopher and Andrew! Congratulations to you, coaches Doug, Theresa and team Hay River Biathlon on your terrific Canmore weekend racing in the Califorex Cup Number 1.
Link to Coach Lirette's Biathlon Update
Sunday, November 25, 2012 Youth Skiing
Christopher, Angela and Andrew had a great first day with the Saturday sprint events at the Canmore Califorex Cup 1. Doug and Theresa Swallow have sent some photos of the dreamy mountain ski conditions….
'Trails by Pat' ....
Big snow storm again last night and Canada's number one ski trail expert, Pat Bobinski, has groomed/packed/cut the 5 K, 3 K, 2 K, M & M, .5 K as well as setting up a grid for those interested in working on their classic technique. :o)
Thank you to Fire Chief, Ross Potter, for assisting with the upgrading of the Hay River Ski Club's fire safety protocols. With today's visit, the ski club has passed the safety inspection. Club members should make it a point of going over the fire escape plan posted at the club. Link to Hay River Fire Department Web Site
*** Christmas Fire Safety Link ******
Photos from today's dreamy ski at the Hay River Ski Club...
Link to Coach Lirette's Biathlon Update
Sunday (Novemver 18) Youth Skiing Photos:
We are very appreciative of the volunteer work done by the Elks and Gary. Mahsi cho! :o)
Gary Hoffman was out Saturday, November 17, and cleared the road into the ski club. Gary has been very busy this fall, having spent a number of days clearing out the road and parking lot areas after the heavy snowfall bouts we've had. Gary volunteers his time to do this job, so be sure to pass on a 'thank you' to him for this terrific community service. The Hay River Elks sponsor all costs dealing with road and parking lot clearance - gas, oil, anti-freeze, etc.
Trail Update: Pat Bobinski wil be grooming trails this Thursday. The Ski Club facility trail system is in outstanding shape. It would be hard to imagine better cross country and snowshoe trails ..... anywhere! Be sure to take advantage of these stellar conditions! :o)
*** Work to clear up the Ricardo Loop from ice storm debris will be ongoing through the week**** This trail is closed until clean up work is complete. Thanks! :o)
*** Online registration is set up by clicking on the info at the top of this page :o) *****
Larry Ring and Hay River’s IDA Sponsor Range Improvements for the Ski Club Biathlon Program - Over Thirty Years of Committed Support For Hay River’s Youth through NWT Biathlon and the Hay River Ski Club
IDA Pharmacy’s Larry Ring presents a donation to Hay River biathlete, Andrew Lirette which will cover the costs for the addition of a knockdown target to the Hay River Ski Club biathlon range facility. This contribution will complete the range capacity of the Ski Club facility. For the first time, the Hay River Ski Club Biathlon team will be able to have full use of all its shooting lanes. Local biathletes and the Hay River Ski Club send out their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Larry and the IDA Pharmacy who have been outstanding supporters for over thirty years!
Hay River Biathlon Head Coach, Chuck Lirette:
More terrific news for our Club!
We have been the recipient of a donation from Larry Ring and Ring's Pharmacy that will allow us to install a second knockdown in the Range this season! Attached is a picture of biathlete Andrew Lirette receiving the donation from Larry.
Once we have the new knockdowns and get them installed, we will now have a knockdown in each of the 16 lanes at the Club! This is terrific news as our membership continues to grow, and as we host Polar Cup and AWG Territorial races and/or training camps. The knockdowns will be in place for an indefinite period of time, and many more generations of Hay River biathletes will get to put the new targets to good use!
When you see Larry or are in the Drug Store, please pass on your appreciation of thier donation and of his continued support of biathlon in Hay River. Ring's Pharmacy is a major supporter of youth and sport in our community, and we are very appreciative of their ongoing interest and encouragement.
THANK YOU!
Congratulations Team Canada Olympic Road Cyclists, Clara, Denise, Joelle and Ryder! An awesome set of races. Inspiring effort by one and all. The Hay River Ski Club families and northern friends send our best to you in London!
Cheers, cheers, cheers!!
Denise Ramsden Celebrates Successful First Olympic Games: From an interview in The Canadian Cycling Magazine:
“I'm going to spend a few days in London now, soaking up the atmosphere, I've never been to London before. Hopefully I'll get to watch some other sports - I have to figure out the whole ticket situation!”
Denise Ramsden - 19th Women's Individual Time Trial
“I didn't have big expectations for the time trial. I was here for the road race, to work in the road race, so today I just went out to see what I could do. I felt like I put down the best effort I had today. I was feeling the road race in my legs still, but I'm sure everyone was.
The crowd was really cool. They must have had start lists, because there were so many people shouting your name, and there were names written on the road, and Canadian flags, and people shouting 'Go Canada' ... that part was awesome.”
.... Link to Canadian Cyclist Magazine for more Denise Ramsden follow up to Olympics 2012 Cycling experience.
Denise Ramsden: A Ring To Remember
Story by Dean Campbell, CTV Olympics Staff
"The three Canadians in the race -- Hughes, sprint specialist Joelle Numainville of Montreal and Ramsden of Hay River, NWT -- remained in the thick of the action for much of the race and were planning on making a move before Numainville crashed with about 15K left. ....
Despite the buckets of cold rain, which Ramsden said felt like hail, the race was altogether enthralling with numerous attacks and counter-attacks, crashes and a sensational finish, which saw Vos sprint away for the gold with about 200 metres left.
Road Race “Enthralling!” says Ramsden Link to Story
A wild opening ceremony... the 2012 Olympic games have begun! :o)
Women's Road Cycling: Sunday Morning Early... All Star Olympian, Clara Hughes leads the Canadian women's team of Hughes, Denise Ramsden and Joelle Numainville on this exciting 150 km race of a lifetime.
Canadians, Hughes, Ramsden and Numainville prior to Sunday's Olympic road race
Go Denise Go! Go NWT Go! Go Canada, Go! :o)
Globe and Mail Race Report: Link
Complete Live Women's Road Race Story by Pedal Magazine Race Commentaries Link
Race Results: Link Official Results: Link
August 1, 2012 Next Olympic Event - 29 km Time Trial Link
Globe & Mail Update: High hopes for Women's Cycling team
July 26, 2012: Canadian women cyclists, Clara Hughes, Denise Ramsen and Joelle Numainville, discuss team road race strategies in advance of Sunday's olympic team cycling event.
" With three racers in the 67-women field, the Canadians will, if they choose, be able to strategically work together in an attempt to get one of them to the podium. At 24, Numainville is 15 years younger than Hughes and a brilliant sprinter. Ramsden is even younger at 21 and out-sprinted Hughes at nationals. But who will be supporting who?
Will they rely on that youthful speed on a break or do they look to take advantage of Hughes power and race savvy on a challenging course." Link...
Schedule and results .... link
2012 Canadian Olympic Cyclist
Northwest Territories' Cyclist
Denise Ramsen
Go Denise, go!!!!!
Birthdate: November, 1990
Born: Hay River, Northwest Territories
Resides: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
http://www.ctvolympics.ca/cycling/news/article/ramsden-edges-hughes-canadian-champs.html CTV Yellowknife’s Denise Ramsden, Canadian Women’s and Under 23 Champion, going to the London Olympic Games
http://olympic.ca/team-canada/denise-ramsden Nomination to Olympic Team
Canadian Cycling Association:
“Clara Hughes will be joined by Denise Ramsden, who also races with Team Optum-Kelly Benefit. Ramsden will race both the road race and time trial in London. In addition to showing potential for a great time trial result, Ramsden will be an integral component for Canada in the road race, serving as sound and respected teammate for Numainville and Hughes. Over the years, she has demonstrated strong bike handling capabilities in large peloton, as well as consistent results.
“Going to the Olympics has been a dream of mine since I was 4 years old,” said Ramsden. “I’m very proud and excited to be nominated to the Canadian team. I have had the opportunity to represent Canada at World championships and the Pan American Games, but the chance to represent Canada at the Olympics is on another level entirely. I hope to be able to help our team win a medal in the road race for Canada.”
Earlier this season, Ramsden took the sixth position in the time trial at the Pan-American Championships, and finished seventh in the same discipline at the 2011 Pan-American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Ramsden raced for Canada in the last two World Championships as an elite.”
http://denise-ramsden.blogspot.ca/ Ramsden’s Blog Link
See interview: "Q: What was your first experience with a bike? A: Learning to ride my bike around the streets of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories decked out in my yellow bug jacket to avoid getting eaten alive by all the mosquitoes." http://www.optumprocycling.com/category/teams/womens/
“Going to the Olympics has been a dream of mine since I was 4 years old,” said Ramsden. “I’m very proud and excited to be nominated to the Canadian team. I have had the opportunity to represent Canada at World championships and the Pan American Games, but the chance to represent Canada at the Olympics is on another level entirely. I hope to be able to help our team win a medal in the road race for Canada.” Link to Story
http://pedalmag.com/?p=162835 Cycling Canada
LAC MÉGANTIC, Québec - Five-time Olympian Clara Hughes is going to represent Canada at the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking her six Olympic Games. Hughes will lead two first-time Olympians in women's road cycling, Joelle Numainville and Denise Ramsden. ....
Watch a video of Denise Ramsden's triumph at the Canadian road race championships:
"Denise Ramsden outsprinted Olympic teammate Clara Hughes to win the women's road race Friday at the National Road Cycling Championships in Lac-Megantic, Que.
Ramsden, from Yellowknife, and Hughes, from Glen Sutton, Que., broke away from the lead group with 30 kilometres remaining in the 107-kilometre race.
"There were a lot of attacks," said Ramsden, "But nobody could get away. So when everyone sat up for a moment I attacked and got a gap.
"Then Clara bridged up to me and set the pace. Clara is so strong that I tried to help when I could, but she was doing most of the work."
Ramsden finished in two hours 27 minutes six seconds.
"In the finish, I knew that I had to be in front going into the last corner, and I was able to get in front of her and then sprint for the line," she said. "It's been an incredible two days with the Olympics and now this, I don't think it has really sunk in yet." .... http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/cycling/story/2012/06/25/sp-denise-ramsden-wins-womens-road-race.html
Hughes (l) and Ramsden at the finish © Pasquale Stalteri 
Elite women’s podium (l-r) Hughes 2nd, Ramsden 1st, Numainville 3rd. © Pasquale Staleri
Link to Canadian Championships Report and Photos
Link to Olympic Road Racing Event Descriptions Cycling Canada Explains the Olympic Road Races
Television Schedule for Olympic Cycling Events Link
Denise Ramsden Twitter Connection
Recent Tweets and Photos from Denise:
"Feeling slightly overwhelmed in the cafeteria"
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - “Get to rock some new kit today”
Friday, July 27, 2012
“In to the Village today!! Google maps says 1 hr but we're allowing for 3hrs minimum - oh boy!”
Road Racing Tactics....
Riding in the main field, or peleton, can save as much as 40% of the energy employed in forward motion when compared to riding alone.[2] Some teams designate a leader, whom the rest of the team is charged with keeping out of the wind and in good position until a critical section of the race. This can be used as a strength or a weakness by competitors; riders can cooperate and draft each other to ride at high speed (a paceline or echelon), or one rider can sit on a competitor's wheel, forcing him to do a greater share of the work in maintaining the pace and to potentially tire earlier. Drafting may not be employed in a time trial, unless it is a team time trial. Link for more....
Great Hay River Triathlon
July 15, 2012
July 15, Great Hay River Triathlon Results Link
Link to last three triathlon results
“I super, want to do this again!” Allen Gostick, a first time participant in youth triathlon, delighted the crowd with this spirited follow up comment during the awards presentations for the fourth annual Hay River Triathlon this past Sunday, at the Don Stewart Recreation Centre.
Stepping up for the combined triple challenges of distance swimming, biking and running, a contingent of fifteen Ft. Smith and Hay River athletes, made the most of this once a year opportunity to participate in a local triathlon.
Ian Flood, a veteran triathlete, completed his first Hay River event in the full Olympic Distance Triathlon category with a time of just over four hours. Flood timed his 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike and 10 km run perfectly, running in from the finish line to join the awards ceremonies celebrating the youth and sprint distance triathletes.
On a day with many personal bests and noteworthy performances, Hay Riverʼs Tracey Pope rocketed around the sprint course swim .75 km, bike, 20 km and 5 km run, in a lightning fast 1:14:37. Pope was joined by in the womenʼs sprint event by first time Hay River triathletes, Bev Sheefer and Shelley Maher along with Ft. Smithʼs Karen Zaiden and Kristy Riley.
The menʼs sprint event featured an exciting back and forth contest between Hay River veteran triathletes Bernie Langille and JJ McKinney. Langille is hoping that this event will set things up for a shot at an upcoming triathlon event in Alberta later this summer. Kristy Riley who invested in a new bike for this event, will be tackling the Peace River hills in an upcoming triathlon.
The Hay River triathlon has traditionally been part of the townʼs Canada Day festivities. Town recreation organizer, Heather Tybring, felt that moving the event to mid July, away from the bustling Canada Day schedule was a much better fit for athletes and organizers. Tybring also welcomed the addition of the youth triathlon to this yearʼs event. “ We can really look to build on the excitement of this yearʼs youth participation. This is something we can promote through our youth programming throughout the year.” Youth triathletes this year included Ft. Smithʼs Josh Zaiden, Bronwyn Rutherford-Simon, Hay Riverʼs Morgan Young, Allen Gostick, Kamilah Gostick, Tyson Maher, Jhet Maher.
Athletes and organizers would like to recognize the Hay River Ski Club, MSS and the Town of Hay River for their ongoing support of the triathlon. This year, Doug Swallow and MSS generously sponsored new medals specifically designed for this event.
In a few weeks time, triathlete, Simon Whitfield will have the honor of carrying the Canadian flag and leading team Canada in for the opening ceremonies at the 2012 London olympic games. The profile of this sport is on the rise. When time rolls around for the next Hay River triathlon there could be great numbers of local athletes who will ʻsuper want to try thisʼ.
