Fund Raising Events for Local Junior XC Ski Racers headed to world events:
2020:
Fundrace January 2020: Raising funds and fun racing!
Below is information about The XCCM 2020 Fundrace event that would have been held on Jan 12, 2020, but was cancelled due to lack of snow. Despite this $2510.24 was raised. Please see the press release below for the full details, and view the message from our president.
Press release President's Message
A FUN, COLLEGIAL EVENT MIXING YOUNG AND ADULTS
XC Chelsea Masters and Kanata Nordic are proud to invite you to Fundrace 2020.
As Peter Hamilton (Madshus) said: It takes a community to raise a Champion. Be a part of this community. Enter to have fun. Volunteer to lend a hand. Contribute towards the future Champions
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Midnight on Friday 10 January 2020
FEES
$30 per person or
$50 as a team (2 persons)
FORMAT
Two Person Team Sprint, Skate style
NCD points
LOCATION
Kanata Nordiq ski club
411 Corkstown Rd, Nepean, ON K2K 2Y1
(entrance on hill at red flag)
Contact Info: Trevor at [email protected], or
François at [email protected].
THE CAUSE: SUPPORTING OUR XC SKI COMMUNITY
Fundrace 2020 goal is to raise funds to support elite Junior ski racers from the National Capital area who are bound to the World Championships.
What is unique about Fundrace 2020:
- All proceeds from the event will be awarded to athletes.
- Co-hosting partnership rotated between local ski clubs to engage all.
- Parents can form teams with kids for a fun family affair..
Did you know?:
- The 2020 World Junior and U23 Championships will be held in held in Oberwiesenthal,
Germany, 28 Feb – 8 Mar 2020. To just go there, our Canadian athletes must
pay $3,500 prior to departure from Canada.
A bit of history:
- This will be the 6th time XCCM has organized this fundraiser race!
- It all started in winter 2013, with both the 2013 and 2014 edition of the Masters For Juniors Time Trial being held in the Gatineau Park.
- Team sprints were introduced with the 2015 edition of M4J, held at Nakkertok South when we raised $3600.
- In 2018, renamed Fundrace, it moved to Chelsea Nordiq at Centre Meredith.
- Last year, Skinouk agreed to co-host what was our most successful FundRace to
date, raising $5,000!
2019:
Fundrace January 2019: Raising funds and fun racing!
Press Release: XC Chelsea Masters Raise Money for Local Racers
Race results: Results of Fundrace 2019
SPONSORS:
The generous sponsors who made this event such a great success:
Fresh Air Experience (Gold Sponsor)
Peter Hamilton Sales (Madshus & Vauhti)
Greg Christie’s Ski And Cycle Works
Rebec & Kroes
Les Fougères
Gatineau Nordique Sport
Sail
and …
XCCM members: Peter Ostrom, Ed Cottell, Trevor Plestid, Holly
MacDonald, and Sandra Kiviaho.
CONTRIBUTORS
XC Chelsea Masters wishes to warmly thank its collaborators who made it possible to overcome a few challenges including very little snow:
NCC, Demsis, Relais Plein Air.
AWARDS TO LOCAL ATHLETES:
We raised over $4,800, and we covered all the expenses, so that 100% of all proceedings are going towards the following two local athletes:
- Antoine Cyr (Skinouk): $3,200 for his participation in the U23 World Championships in Lahti, Finland, January 20 to 27 2019.
- Zachary Connelly (Chelsea Nordiq): $1,600 for his participation in the Youth/Junior World Biathlon Championships in Osrblie, Slovakia, January 26 to February 3 2019.
The Award ceremony was held at the Ottawa store of XCCM Gold Sponsor, Fresh Air Experience, 1291 Wellington St W, Ottawa.
More information about the event, click here
2018:
Fundrace January 2018: Raising funds and fun racing!
Press Release: XC Chelsea Masters Raise Money for 4 Junior and U-23 Elite Racers
Race results: Results of Fundrace 2018 – 21 Jan 2018
SPONSORS:
Our generous sponsors donated over $3,500 worth in prizes, door prizes, silent auction items and donations from waxing services. Our sponsors include:
FRESH AIR EXPERIENCE, PETER HAMILTON SALES, GREG CHRISTIE’S SKI AND CYCLE WORKS , BELLEFLEUR PHYSIOTHERAPY, EUROSPORT, THE CYCLERY, BOUGIE DOOZEY, PIZZA DE LUIGI, LES SAISONS, MAMMA TERESA’S, BRIDGEHEAD
CONTRIBUTORS
XC Chelsea Masters wishes to warmly thank its collaborators who made it possible to overcome a few challenges including very little snow:
Chelsea Nordiq (venue)
Robert Lafleur (grooming)
Natural Fitness Lab (design, video), Steve Marcotte (designer)
Peter Hamilton Sales (prints)
Grégoire Crevier (photos)
The Running Room (A/V).
AWARDS TO LOCAL ATHLETES:
We raised over $3,600, and we covered all the expenses, so that 100% of all proceedings are going towards the following four local atheletes to support them at the World Juniors and Under 23 Championships in Goms, Switzerland, this February 2018:
- Sophie Carrier-Laforte (U-23), Skinouk
- Antoine Cyr (Junior), Skinouk
- Laura Leclair (U-23), Chelsea Nordiq
- Katherine Stewart-Jones (U-23), Nakkertok.
More information about the event regarding details on where, type of race, etc.: Click here
XC Chelsea Masters is proud to invite you to the Fundrace 2018 event on 21 January 2018, at the Meredith Centre in Chelsea, QC.
Click here for more information
2015:
MASTERS 4 JUNIORS Team Sprint 2015
Press Release: XC Chelsea Masters Raise Money for Elite Junior Racers
Race results: Results of M4J 18 Jan 2015
SPONSORS:
Our generous sponsors donated over $4,700 in prizes, door prizes and silent auction items. Our sponsors include:
FRESH AIR EXPERIENCE | THE CYCLERY |
GREG CHRISTIE’S SKI AND CYCLE WORKS | PETER HAMILTON SALES |
BUSHTUKAH | GATINEAU NORDIQUE SPORT |
MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT COOP (MEC) | CHELSEA PUB |
THE CSM | LES SAISONS |
PIZZA LUIGI | CHELSEA SHAWARMA |
BOUGIE DOOZEY | MAMMA TERESA’S |
URBAN HAIR LOFT SALON | PECCO’S |
Members of XC Chelsea Masters who donated merchandise or gifts! |
AWARDS TO LOCAL ATHLETE:
We raised over $3,600 which will be going towards the following three local atheletes to support them at the World Juniors and Under 23 Championships in Kazakstan this Feburary 2015:
- Katherine Stewart-Jones, Nakkertok
- Sophie Carrier-Laforte, Skinouk
- Sebastien Townsend, Nakkertok
Chief Recipient: Sophie Carrier-Laforte (Skinouk) |
THE EVENT:
XC Chelsea Masters Ski Club invites you to participate in this year’s race to support elite Junior ski racers from the National Capital area, awarding 100% of race proceeds to the athletes. We hold this race after Canadian Junior team selection for the FIS Junior and U23 World Championships (in Almaty, KAZ), but prior to the event itself 1st – 8th February 2015. This is in order to help the athlete defray costs in attending the event.
XCCM welcomes volunteers for race day: Please contact Trevor Plestid if you interested.
DATE: Sunday, Jan 18, 2015
FORMAT: Two Person Team Sprint! Open Men’s, Women’s and Mixed teams. Expect the race to take 30-45 min.
COST: $25 per person to register for the race, but you can donate more!
LOCATION: Nakkertok South, Cantley QC.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6 p.m. Jan 17th, 2015
- We are on the NCD calendar!
- Location at Nakkertok South
- New format is introduced, the Team Sprint.
- Mass start format
- 3 race categories: Open Women skate, Open Mens skate, Mixed skate
- "Team" sprints are two-person teams racing a 1.4 km sprint course. Both team members use the same technique. The first skier races a lap of the course and then tags their teammate, who skis a lap of the course before tagging his teammate. Each teammate skis three laps of the course for a total of six laps.
- Teams are encouraged to have matching outfits i.e. hats, shirts, flashy race pants...
2014
MASTERS 4 JUNIORS Time Trial 2014
Race results: Masters for Juniors
SPONSORS:
Our generous sponsors include:
Greg Christie Ski and Cycle Works http://gregchristies.com/
Madshu Skis https://www.facebook.com/MadshusCanada
Fresh Air Experience http://www.freshairexp.ca/
Gatineau Nordique Sport http://www.gatineaunordiquesport.com/home.en
eLoad Sport Drinks http://www.eload.net/
National Capital Tennis School http://www.nationaltennisschool.com/
AWARDS TO LOCAL ATHLETES:
We raised over $1,140 which will be going towards the following three local athletes:
- Sophie Carrier-Laforte, Skinouk
- Katherine Stewart-Jones, Nakkertok
- Ben Wilkinson-Zan, Nakkertok
Sophie Carrier-Laforte (Skinouk) |
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THE EVENT:
XCCM welcomes volunteers for race day: Please contact Brian Ray if you interested.
DATE: 4 February 2014
FORMAT: Time Trial. Choice of free style or classic.
COST: $20 per person to register for the race, but you can donate more!
LOCATION: P8 Gatineau Park.
COURSE: North Loop: P8 to P9 and back, about 5km.
2013
MASTERS 4 JUNIORS Time Trial 2013
Race results: n/a
SPONSORS:
Our generous sponsors include:
Greg Christie Ski and Cycle Works http://gregchristies.com/
Madshu Skis https://www.facebook.com/MadshusCanada
Fresh Air Experience http://www.freshairexp.ca/
Gatineau Nordique Sport http://www.gatineaunordiquesport.com/home.en
eLoad Sport Drinks http://www.eload.net/
National Capital Tennis School http://www.nationaltennisschool.com/
AWARDS TO LOCAL ATHLETES:
We raised over $1,620 which will be going towards the following three local athletes:
- Zeke Williams, Nakkertok – Chief Recipient
- Katherine Stewart-Jones, Nakkertok
- Alexis Turgeon, Skinouk
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THE EVENT:
XCCM welcomes volunteers for race day: Please contact Brian Ray if you interested.
DATE: Winter 2013
FORMAT: Time Trial.
COST: donation.
LOCATION: P8 Gatineau Park.
COURSE: North Loop: P8 to P9 and back, about 5km.