The Lappe Nordic Ski Club is a mostly volunteer based organization. We have over 25 Nordiq Canada qualified volunteer coaches who support our programming. The Jackrabbit Coordinator, Track Attack and Yeti Program Leads are volunteers who receive a small stipend for their work. On staff, we have a Program Manager Brook Latimer, and two paid coaches, Head Coach Eric Bailey and Assistant to Head Coach Katherine Hall. All of our events, both competitive and social are run by a group of dedicated volunteers. We aim to keep our costs as reasonable as possible and in-line with similar programming offered across Canada.
We have an active Board of Directors made up of a committed group of passionate individuals.
Visit our Coaches’ Corner to meet the Club’s coaches and staff. [link to new page]
The cost to participate in programs has several components: Club Membership, Nordiq Canada/XCSO/LSSD Affiliation, Club Program Fees, and Ski Centre Trail Pass (winter), as well as a Volunteer Commitment.
For an overview of programs and fees:
Lappe Nordic Membership & Program Fees 2022/2023.
Lappe Nordic Ski Club Membership
For all who would like to support the ski club and register in a program:
$25 Single
$45 Couple*
$55 Family*
* Couples and family members must reside at the same address.
Nordiq Canada/XCSO/LSSD Affiliation – $20 per person
Required if you wish to register for a program, coach, apply for a racing licence, have voting rights at Annual General Meeting, or have a primary role at a club event (for example members of the Board of Directors).
Nordiq Canada/Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO) and Lake Superior Ski Division (LSSD) assist ski clubs by supporting the development of Skills Development Programs like the Jackrabbit and Track Attack programs, by offering Coach Training Courses and Resources, and in many other ways. Insurance for Club activities and liability, as well as liability insurance for its members is also provided by Nordiq Canada.
Programs
The Lappe Nordic Ski Club offers programs for all ages and abilities. We offer programs that start in May, September and December.
For detailed program description visit the specific pages for the program that interest you:
Children’s Programs [3 to 12];
Youth and University Aged Athlete Programs [12 to 25];
Adult/Masters Programs [18+].
If you are new to skiing visit the Beginner’s Program Page.
Volunteer Commitment
Participation in programs does include a commitment by participants or their family to volunteer.
First time program participants and that part of the commitment associated with children in Bunnies, Level 1 and Level 2 are exempt from this volunteer commitment.
HST
HST is added at the end for program fees. Club membership fees, affiliation fees and fees for programs designed for children 14 and under are HST exempt.
Zone4 (registration software) and Credit Card Fees
Are borne by the registrant and are added at the end of the transaction. They cost approximately 3.5% of the total. We can now offer refunds and make program changes, and collect instalments directly onto the credit card on file. This will provide a better user experience and streamline the work of our volunteer Treasurer.
All registration is done online with credit cards only.
Ski Center – Please note that Lappe Ski Centre is not owned by the Ski Club. It is privately owned by the Puiras family.