The Strathcona Nordic Ski Club is a non-for profit organization dedicated to providing programs for all ages and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. The success of the club is dependent on our excellent volunteers who share their time and varied talents. There are many ways to get involved with the club from joining the Board of Directors to coaching or helping with special events and races. Every little bit helps!
SNSC requires families of Skill Development Program (Bunnies, Jackrabbits) registrants as well as Devo and Junior registrants to complete volunteer hours. For more information please refer to the club Volunteer Policy. Volunteer signups are available for general club activities, the Skill Development Program, and Devo/Junior activities. Details on some key volunteer positions are provided below.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is made up of volunteers who oversee the programing and running of the club. The board meets for 2-3 hours once a month. For more information or to get involved contact the Club President.
Skill Development Program
Our Bunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit programs are the core of our club. These fun programs introduce and foster a love of skiing in our children. They could not run without our energetic volunteer coaches and support crew. Contact the Rabbit Coordinator for details on how to get involved.
Coaching
Coaching is a great way to get involved and improve your own skiing skills. Our coaches are NCCP certified and the club provides coach training to interested members. Coaches are always needed for Jackrabbits, Learn To Ski, School Programs and Masters Recreation. Contact the Coaching Coordinator.
Events
Here is a sample of some of the events we run in a given year:
Lantern Ski - January
Teck Coast Cups —February
Vancouver Island Loppet – March
Year End Rabbit Celebration - March
Officials
We need volunteer officials to plan and run our races each year. Typically we have a Coast Cup and Loppet each year, along with smaller club races. Every second year we have a BC Winter Games Trial for Zone 6. To volunteer or find out what is involved in being an official, contact: races@strathconanordics.com.
Communications
We can always use help spreading the word about our great programs and all things Nordic for our ski club. Communication tasks are as follows:
photographers
maintaining a photo database
writing newsletters
social media butterflies (in various areas of the club)
maintaining the club board at Raven Lodge
writing newspaper press releases
To help out with any of these areas, please contact info@strathconanordics.com.
FundRAise
There are many ways to help with fund development through fundraising activities, grants, donations and sponsorship. In addition to club-wide fundraising efforts, SNSC has event and program specific fund development opportunities.
For more information about how to help Strathcona Nordic Ski Club with fundraising please see the Fundraising page.