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Governor General of Canada Visits Hay River Ski Club Link

The Bear Facts Link for More On the Governor General's Visit North

Brendan Green Ranks Among the World Cup's 'Top Guns' Link Here

Link to Fasterskier.com for ski and biathlon news/updates, blogs and more :o)

 Top Ten: Brendan Breaks Through on World Cup Racing Scene!! Brendan shoots clean to lead team Canada with a 9th place finish in the 10 K sprint in Oslo, Norway, today - February 2, 2011. Results Link

 Interview with Brendan: Feb. 3, 2012  Link

 

Brendan: “The racing went really well today. We had a perfect winter day in Oslo, and conditions stayed consistent throughout the race,” said Green. “It's always a great feeling to shoot clean, and when it comes with a personal best result it makes it even better. I'm happy with today, but I know there is still work to be done and improvements that can be made.”

 Biathlon Canada Press Release

 

January 22, 2012, Biathlon Team Canada Relay Team Ties for Best Ever Seventh Place Result in Antholz World Cup Relay Link  Fasterskier.com Link for Story

Historic  Biathlon Team Canada Relay Results: Hochfilzen, Austria - December 2008  7th Results Link

February 26, 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games - February 26, 2010 10 th Results Link

March 19, 2005 Silver Medal Team Canada Relay Squad - Youth World Championships Kontiolahti, Finland Results Link

January 31, 2007 Bronze Medal Team Canada Relay Squad - World Junior Championships Martello Italy  Results Link

January 15, 2012: Brendan Green Shoots 19 out of 20 (Tied With Shipulin, Ferry and Windisch For Top Gun) to Move Into 20th Spot in Nova Mesto World Cup Pursuit (Results Link).  Amazing Race!  Watch the Replay at... Link (Click on Biathlonworld TV).

January 12, 2012 - Brendan Shoots 17/20 to For Solid Top 20 Result in the Invidual 20 K Event Held in Nova Mesto, Czech Republic   Results Link

December 18, 2011 - Brendan Skis the Perfect Relay Race (Shooting 10 out of 10, skiing 5 seconds off the best skier on the planet) to Lead Canada toSixth Place (Best Ever Relay Result) in the Mixed Relay Link 

Dec. 15 Sprint: Another Perfect Day on the Range For Brendan Link

More December 25 Brendan Green News Link

December 11: Best Ever Results for Brendan Link

Green Shoots Clean in Sweden Link 

What a race!  Brendan Green shoots clean ... races to # 14!! in 10 K Sprint

Story of the race: Link Here

Brendan's Blog  Rosanna Crawford's Blog 

Wow, Rosanna’s Skiing Up a Storm on the IBU Biathlon Circuit

January 21, 2011 Rosanna Rocks!   Anchoring Team Canada Women's Biathlon  Squad to a 9th Place Finish in the Antholz Team Relay Competition.  Rosanna Crawford shoots 0+1, 0+0, Team Canada's Top Gun to Move Biathlon Team Canada Only Seconds Out of 7th Place.  Question is:  Can Team Canada Men's Sqad Match This in Tomorrow's Men's Relay? !  Results Link

4th Canadian Women’s Relay Team Link

8th Women’s 7.5 Km Ski Link  Biathlon Canada Story Link

January 15, 2012 - Another Medal for Chandra and Team Canada's XC Skiers: Chandra and Perianne Jones Team Up to Win Bronze in World Cup Team Sprint Race in Milano, Italy Link  Watch race highlights on video link :o) (Under 3 Minutes)  Link to Race Story

 

Chandra Crawford Wins Silver Medal at Slovenian World Cup XC Event

 

This Year's 2011-2012 Online Registration Is Now Open

Family Membership - $85

Individual Membership - $55

Youth Membership - $20 

CCC Waiver to be filled out if mailing in your membership Click here to download

 Please register on line.  You may pay your dues on line or by mail to:

 PO Box 4389 Hay River, NT X0E 1G3

 

 

Link Here for Town of Hay River Ski News and More...

Upcoming Club Events:  Email Ellie Baxter to Register

January 21, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Snowshoe Scavenger Hunt  Awesome Event!  Thanks Bruce and Shirley for the entertainment! Thanks Liz & Shawn for the moose stew and smoked fish!  Thanks Ellie for the terrific organization!  Thanks Pat for the awesome trails!

January 28, 1pm - 4 pm - Family Bigfoot Snowshoe Day - A 'Get Active' Event Sponsored by the Town of Hay River Rec Department.  A great turn out for this event!  Minus 30 something with the wind!! Thank you Emma and Adam for a wonderful event.  Best assortment of Chili dishes the club has ever witnessed :o).

February 11, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Snow Fun and Games for Snowbunnies & Jackrabbits Ages 3 - 10

February 25, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Relax and Renew for Women

  

Link Here For Ilona's Western Canadian Ski Championship Results 5 K Classic January 21, 2012 Results 

Link Here For Results from December 3 & 4 Ski and Biathlon Events For HRSC's Lirette & Gyapay. Well done Joseph and Ilona!

Hay River's, Ilona Gyapuy, Made the Banner Photo For the XC Ski Team
 

Joseph Lirette Shoots 9 out of 10 (best of the field) to Take 5th Place in the  in the Califorex Cup 7.5 Km Sprint in Canmore, Alberta, Sunday, January 8th, 2012  Link Here

 

Go, Joseph, go!  Go, Augustana, go!!

 

Fitz Smith Loppet Invitation March 13, 2010

Fitz-Smith Loppet Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Registration:

 

 

e-mail: Cam and Melissa Zimmer, camandmelissa@northwestel.net or Diane Seals, dave_diane@northwestel.net Friday, March 12th , 7:00-9:00 PM at the Recreation Centre. Morning registration (for out of town guests), Saturday, March 13th, 9:00-9:30 AM at the Ft. Smith Ski Club Chalet

Or mail to Ft. Smith Ski Club, Box 1226, Ft. Smith, NT, X0E 0P0 All skiers 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult

 

Cost:

 

Adults: $20 adults, Under 14 and Over 60: $10 Showers and hot tub available at the Fort Smith Recreation Centre.

 

Ski Tour Info:

 

Approx. 30 km, track set, classic ski trail from Fort Fitzgerald to Fort Smith Ski Club Chalet The following distances are available: Mountain to Ski Club: 7 km, Half Way to Mountain: 6 km, Goose Isl. to Half Way: 10 km, Fitz to Goose Isl.: 9 km, Fitz to Smith: 30 km

Checkpoints approximately every 7 km. Pick-ups and drop-offs available along route. Maps of ski trails available upon registration Drinks and snacks available at checkpoints Come prepared with suitable clothing, equipment, water and snacks. Portions of the route are 4 km from the nearest road.

If a hill looks too steep, walk down. If you injure yourself between checkpoints, don’t panic. Make yourself comfortable, stay put and inform the next skier that passes by. If you do not report to a checkpoint within a reasonable time limit a safety person with snow machine will come looking for you. An ambulance will be on hand and first aid kits are available at each checkpoint. IF YOU DROP OUT BEFORE REACHING THE SKI CLUB BIATHLON RANGE, ADVISE BOTH A CHECKPOINT WORKER AND THE REGISTRAR AT THE BIATHLON RANGE.

 

Transportation:

 

You will need to get yourself to the Fort Smith Ski Club. From the Ski Club, a 10:00 AM bus will take skiers to their start at Ft. Fitzgerald and and then drop off skiers starting at other locations. Pick-ups available at various points where the trail meets the road for those who wish to end early. Year round road access to Ft. Smith via Hwy #5. Winter road access from Ft. Chipewyan, AB via Pine Lake Rd. (approx. 3 hrs) Winter road access from Ft. McMurray, AB via Ft. Chipewyan, AB and Pine Lake Rd.(approx. 7 hrs) Daily scheduled flights into Ft. Smith by Northwestern Air Lease (872-2216)

Accommodation:

skiers may be billeted (contact Diane Seals 872-4525) Pelican Rapids Inn 872-2789, Thebacha B&B 872-2060, Whispering Pines Cottage

• • 872-2628

 

Pot Luck Supper:

 

6:00 PM, Saturday, March 14th, Anglican Church Hall Ft. Smith residents: please bring food. Out of town skiers: any contributions of food are welcome, but we understand if it’s not possible. plates & cutlery provided. dishwashers welcome!

 

Other Attractions:

 

Ft. Smith Ski Club trails: 7.5 km skate/classic loops & 6.0 km scenic, classic loop. FREE. Visit the Town of Fort Smith website for other town attractions at: www.fortsmith.ca Wood Buffalo National Park’s backcountry trails: Salt River Loops, Rainbow Lakes, Kettle Point. Call 872-7960 for info. FREE.

Ft. Smith Recreation Centre: squash, fitness room, pool, saunas, hot tub, 872-4REC. The Land Slide tobogganing hill. A wild ride. Lit for night sliding. FREE. Wood Buffalo National Park visitor centre. FREE. Give three days notice for a tour, 872-7960.

 

Information:

 

contact Diane Seals (867)872-4525, Cam and Melissa Zimmer (867)872-2189