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Somppi to Europe
Lappe's own Michael Somppi will be representing Canada in Europe at the OPA and Scandinavian Cup races in early February. See the press release and picture of Michael in Whistler where he qualified to represent Canada.
Fresh Air Series - Next Race on Feb. 1
Back on Wednesday evenings, the next FAS race will occur February 1. This race will test your agility with a Free Technique short distance obstacle course. Details about registration, race time, cost, etc., can be found here. $5 trail passes for the evening are also once again available.
Naming Contest - Win Free Pancakes!
Want to leave your mark on the Lappe ski trails? Reijo is looking for a name for the new hill bypass at the back of Maaritta's Loop (not the downhill itself, just the cut-off at the top), and you could be the one to name it! Just send in your ideas for the name to Reijo by February 1st, 2012, by emailing reijopuiras@gmail.com. The person to come up with the winning name will get to eat FREE Finn pancakes at Lappe until the end of March.
LSSD Championships
The LSSD Championships, hosted this year by Lappe Nordic Ski Club, will take place Saturday, Feb. 25 & Sunday, Feb. 26. The Race Notice will soon be posted here and registration will be available through www.zone4.ca commencing Feb. 6, 2012.
This is an LSSD District club event with both individual and club participation awards. Which club in North Western Ontario will be the one to show its prowess through highest percentage of registered club members participation and thus gain bragging rights over the next year remains to been. Rules, awards, etc. are in the Rules documnet. The challenge is on!
Thursday Night Masters Technique
The ever-popular Lappe Masters / Recreational Technique program began Thursday, January 12th at 7 pm at Lappe with coaches Reijo Peltoniemi and Mark Thomas. Beginners and experienced skiers alike are invited to come out and improve their technique in both classical and skating disciplines.
This program runs weekly until Thursday March 1st and the cost is $50 per person (please note that you must also have a club membership and a trail pass). Contact lappenordic@gmail.com if you would like more information.
33rd Lappe Invitational
The 33rd Lappe Invitational is over; and thanks to all the volunteers and the participating racers (96 Saturday & 93 Sunday) and parents, it was another successful event. Results are avilable both on Zone4 and on the "Results" page.
New Trails Map for Lappe
Check out the new trails map for Lappe Ski Centre. Due to the newly extended Maaritta's Loop, the distances on the trail signs are just slightly outdated even though the signs were new just last year - nothing but change is constant. The new distances are in parenthesis on the new map.
Ontario Cup January 6,7,8 2012
Thanks to all our volunteers for a 'Lappe Standard' Ontario Cup Jan 6-8. Check out photos , video, TBNewsWatch article and Chronicle Journal article.
New video courtesy of Jim Cameron.
More great photos by Martin Kaiser: classic and skate.
Results are at www.zone4.ca or see Results Page.
2011-2012 Jackrabbits - Registration now Closed
Registration is now full for our 2011-2012 Jackrabbit/Track Attack programs. Please see the Jackrabbit/Track Attack page for updates.
Coaching Opportunity
The Lappe Nordic Ski Club is seeking an enthusiastic Head Coach to bolster their racing program.
Club Registration
Information about Club Registration and trail passes is available on the Fees & Registration page.
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