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Welcome to the Lappe Nordic Ski Club's website. We are a family-friendly volunteer-based recreation, fitness, skill development and racing ski club. We offer programs for all levels from the 4+ Bunny to the 50+ Master. If you have any questions or can't find what you are looking for on the website, please contact the club's Program Manager, Rena Viehbeck.

Although the most up-to date information about the club will always be found on this page you can Follow us on Facebook or join the Friends of Lappe Facebook Group. Members post great pictures and information.

 

Home Page Summary (details and links below)

 

Click here to access the zone4 registration page for all programs.

 

Need information or clarification about Lappe's fall or winter programs, or anything else about the club? 

Contact Lappe Program Manager: Rena Viehbeck

 

Open House and Ski Swap
Saturday, 13 October from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Meet club members, learn about our programs, purchase your trail pass, buy and sell used equipment (drop off equipment from 9 to 11), rent Jackrabbit ski equipment for the season (registered participants only), check out the trails on an orienteering course. Have some coffee and tidbits. Check out the poster for details. For details about our program offerings visit the Programs Tab. For trail pass information visit the Trail Pass Fees tab.

Here is the Ski Swap Form if you wish to fill it out before Saturday morning.

 

Midget, Junior, Youth, Senior and Masters' Training Groups and Race Teams

Join one of Lappe's training groups, and get ready for skiing We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm, and Saturdays at 9:30 am for a great training session with our Club Head Coach. We have groups for ages 12 to 50+.

Note: Midgets only meet Thursdays and Saturdays for the Fall, then all three days on snow. The Youth Training group only meets Saturdays at 9:30 am. 

You can also join Lappe's Junior and Senior Race Teams. Individualized and group training plans, one-on-one instructions and great team spirit.

For details visit the Programs tab or email the Club's Head Coach Eric Bailey.

 

Kids Running Wild and Fall Track Attack Program

Thursdays and some Saturdays at 6:00 pm starting Thursday, September 13 at Centennial Park. Meet at the chalet.

Fall Program Coordinator and lead Coach: Katherine Hall
Orienteering lead: Holly Fleming

Click here for the KRW Handbook. A weekly email will be sent to registered participants

 

JOIN LAPPE'S Junior and Senior RACE TEAMS! Be part of the team!

Individualized and group training plans, one-on-one instructions and great team spirit. Check out our programs section for more information or...

Contact Head Coach Eric Bailey.

Exciting News!! Lappe Hires New Head Coach & Program Manager

We are excited to announce that we have hired the team of Eric Bailey as Club Head Coach, and Rena Viehbek as Club Program Manager to deliver quality family oriented programming to club members, as well as to provide exceptional coaching to the athletes on Lappe Nordic’s race teams.

Rena, a former Lakehead U ski team athlete who raced for Canada at the FISU games, as Program Manager, will provide administrative support and coordination for Lappe’s programs: Bunny/Jackrabbit program, Track Attack program, Midget Ski Team, Kids Running Wild, Junior and Adult Race Teams, Masters programs, and Recreational Technique programs. She will also liaise with our school program.

Eric, one of Canada’s most accomplished ski coaches, brings 20 years of experience at all levels from club to NTDC to the National Team. He holds his Level 3 CCC coach qualification, as well as Master Coach Developer and Evaluator. His coaching philosophy, to provide a fun and energic environment rooted in sports science, will lead our club race teams to the next level. Eric has also been a key volunteer as Chief of Course at the last two Canadian Ski Nationals hosted in Thunder Bay.

Both Rena and Eric grew up in Thunder Bay’s ski community starting at the Jackrabbit level, racing and coaching at LU and beyond. Both are parents of young families and are excited to join our team of great volunteers, families and athletes.

LAPPE'S TOP RACERS' BLOGS

Catch up on how Lappe's top racers are doing on the circuit by visiting the blog for Michael Somppi, the blog for Andy Shields, and the blog for Evan Palmer-Charrette.

 

VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT

Lappe Nordic Ski Club is a "club", not a business, that operates primarily through the efforts of its members who volunteer time and effort.  This allows the club to operate its many excellent programs with very low fees for its member participants.  To ensure this continues, the Lappe Board has introduced a formal Volunteer Engagement plan.  This plan details volunteer opportunities as well as exemptions for new members and members in the younger Jackrabbit programs.

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you ready to join a dynamic group of volunteers? Read on....

The operation of the Lappe Nordic Ski Club and the programs and services we provide depend upon the volunteer efforts of our members. With the exception of one paid coach, the ski club is run entirely by the efforts of tireless volunteers. Volunteering for our club is a great way to learn new skills, meet new people and have fun!

You can help by volunteering in different ways:

Here are a list of the key positions that need to be filled, in addition to those mentioned above.

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