January 18th Update

IMPORTANT NOTICE

We regret that due to low snow conditions the NB Cup events at Killarney have been CANCELLED.

NB Cups #3 and #4 will instead take place in Charlo, hosted by Les Aventuriers.

Wostawea’s popular outreach program that engages newcomers to Fredericton through the Multicultural Association of Fredericton (MCAF) will launch its eighth year in 2024!

A four week ski program is offered and is held at Killarney Lake Park. Skiers register through MCAF and are placed in appropriate groupings.

All sessions are held on Saturday afternoons as follows:

• January 20th - orientation session

• January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24 - ski lessons at Killarney Lake Park

Would you like to to learn how to skate ski or improve your skills? Wostawea is pleased to offer early-season skate ski clinics again this year. Participants must be at least 16 years old, be members of Wostawea, and have their own skate ski equipment.

Lesson Details:

• January 20th and February 3rd, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Killarney Lake Park. (Back-up date for weather cancellation: February 10th.)

• Participants will receive four hours of instruction in total.

• Participants must be at least 16 years old, be members of Wostawea, and have their own skate ski equipment.

• Cost is $50 for the two-weekend program

REGISTER FOR POPULAR CLINIC HERE: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=34196

Our popular youth ski lesson programs are held on eight Saturdays at Killarney Lake Park. Programs include Bunnies, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Skills Development, and Track Attack.

Registration numbers are within a certain level so that lessons will be held between 10:00AM to 12:00PM for everyone.

Skiers will be placed in appropriate sessions. All skiers will be notified of the details of their program.

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Our 8 week classic ski lesson program is held each Saturday morning from January 6th to March 2nd.

Capacity will be set at 60 as in past years but there will be provision for a waiting list that will be used to fill the vacancies which inevitably occur within the first week or two after lessons start.

Half of the spaces (30) will be reserved for raw beginners while the other 30 spaces will be for those with some experience or those hoping to upgrade their skills.

Skiers will be placed in appropriate session, either from 9:30-11:00 am or from 11:30-1:00 pm.

If there is insufficient snow or if conditions are unsafe, lessons may be cancelled although every effort will be made to conduct lessons.

Wostawea is very proud of its partnership with the Multicultural Association of Fredericton (MCAF). Since 2018 Wostawea has welcomed newcomer families in the Fredericton region to Wostawea and the great sport of cross country skiing.

Skiers learn the basics In a safe and fun-filled family setting, with Wostawea coaches and their helpers guiding participants in learning how to cross-country ski, explore our outdoor parks, and enjoy the snow and nature that comes with our winters.

We welcome adults and children aged 8 years and older. Lessons are held at Killarney Lake Park over four Saturdays, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Skis, boots, and poles are provided.

There is no cost to participants and all skiers must register through MCAF each fall.

Please note that registration is full for the 2023 program.

Wostawea is celebrating its 50th anniversary as Fredericton’s cross country ski club and will be hosting the 2023 Maritime Cup on January 21st and 22nd.

The club invites cross country skiers of all ages and levels to participate. In past years, close to 200 skiers from all regions of New Brunswick have taken to the beautiful trails of Killarney Lake Park for the classic ski event on Saturday and the skate ski event on Sunday. Distances vary and the energy and fellowship is second to none.

The Maritime Cup Race Notice will be posted when available at the following link: https://www.wostawea.ca/2023-maritime-cup

Registration is not yet open but will be available at zone4.ca

Please note: The finish time listed above is an estimate and race event details will be posted on zone4.ca where skiers register.

Would you like to to learn how to skate ski or improve your skills? Wostawea is pleased to offer early-season skate ski clinics again this year.

We have space for up to 30 adult skiers, beginner or intermediate, for lessons on the following dates:

January 7th and 14th, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at Killarney Lake Park. The back-up date for weather cancellation is January 28th.

Participants will receive four hours of instruction in total.

Participants must be at least 16 years old, be members of Wostawea, and have their own skate ski equipment.

Cost: $40 for the two-weekend program

Please note that the 2023 clinics are full.

Please note that there will be no lessons on Saturday, January 21 because the Maritime Cup is being hosted by Wostawea at Killarney Lake Park. Lessons will extend to Saturday, March 4th.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

8 week lesson program, held each Saturday morning from January 7th to March 4th

Skiers will be placed in appropriate session, as below:

Group A: 9:45 am - 11:15 am

Lessons for Bunny (4-5 yrs), Level 1 (6-7 yrs) and Level 2 (7-8 yrs): 9:45 - 11:00

Hot Chocolate: 11:00 - 11:15

Group B: 11:30 am - 1:45 pm

Lessons for Level 3 (8-9 yrs), Level 4 (9-10 yrs), Track Attack (10-12 yrs) and Skills Development (8+ yrs): 11:30 - 1:30

Hot Chocolate: 1:30 - 1:45

ADULT LESSONS

8 week lesson program, held each Saturday morning from January 7th to March 4th

Skiers will be placed in appropriate session, either from 9:45 - 11:00 or 11:30 - 1:30

Adult ski instruction is available for skiers learning the basics of classic skiing for the first time or for skiers with some classic experience wanting to take their skills and techniques to a new level.

Freestyle race held on Saturday and classic race held on Sunday.

Skiers must pre-register.

Race details will be posted when available.

Wostawea is hosting its first every virtual loppet - February 12, 13 and 14, 2021

• Skiers will sign up online to ski a set distance along the beautiful trails of Killarney Lake Park.

• Distances will range from 2 kms for Bunnies to 42 kms for skiers pushing the limits and there will be lots of options in between.

• The loppet will take place over three days. This will limit congestion at the park and along the trails, and skiers and their families will have lots of flexibility to choose the day and time that works best.

• There will be no bibs, no timing chips, no mass starts, and no drink stations. Timing will be self-timing.

• Rules about physical distancing and mask wearing will be communicated.

• The Morimanno Family Cup will be awarded again this year to the family that skis the most kilometres.

• All loppet details are being finalized and will be posted soon.

Support CCNB’s Virtual Loppet and support Le Sureau Blanc ski club.

LINK TO EVENT NOTICE HERE

This is the fourth year of this outreach program that connects Wostawea coaches and supporters with newcomer families to Fredericton. Over four Saturdays new skiers with MCAF learn the basics of skiing and the joys of winter.

Participants must register through MCAF.

Two day course that prepares ski coaches to teach at the FUNdamentals level of the sport.

Details to be determined (e.g., times, venue)

Participants must pre-register.

The dates noted (January 16 and January 23) are tentative dates. Please read COVID-19 update below:

COVID-19 UPDATE, JANUARY 7, 2021

While in the orange phase of COVID-19 recovery we are not allowed to hold  our adult skate clinics. If you are registered in these clinics we will send you an email directly in the next couple of days to lay out our options. We fully hope to host these clinics but will refund skiers unable to participate on the rescheduled dates or in the unfortunate circumstance where we’re not able to hold them at all. 

Thank you for your patience, everyone, and at least the trails are open and beckoning for us to get out and ski!

CLINIC OVERVIEW: Four hours of skate ski instruction held at Killarney Lake Park on two consecutive Saturdays from 1 to 3 pm. Skiers must pre-register.