MEMBERSHIP
Chelsea Nordiq is a not-for-profit, community-based cross-country ski and biathlon club serving the Outaouais/Ottawa region. We are proud of our growing membership and the roles countless volunteers play to run our vibrant, successful organization. There are two membership options:
Annual Family Membership - $120
(1 household of up to 2 adult parents or guardians and their children)
Annual Individual Membership - $70
(Typically for one adult. It can be used for one child, although a Family membership is recommended if possible)
Note: Annual membership is required to register for all programs, except for families who only have ‘Bunny Rabbit’ and/or ‘Jackrabbit’ participants. Under this circumstance families can choose between a $20 per child individual 3 month membership or an annual family membership.
If you are interested in joining but might need some support, Chelsea Nordiq has an assistance program for qualified applicants.
Membership benefits
As a member of Chelsea Nordiq you and your family have access to:
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Riders Roost: our clubhouse ‘cabin in the woods’ at Camp Fortune. To learn about its fascinating history, click here
Biathlon Range: located at Camp Fortune. The only Range in the region!
Chalet des Erables: a larger indoor facility at Camp Fortune, ours to use in the winter
Race course: a network of trails adjacent to the Roost
Coaching courses: free coach certification courses, courtesy of Chelsea Nordiq. Plus, mentoring from staff & experienced coaches
Gatineau Park: our backyard. An incredible year-round facility. We know it, and benefit from it, more than most!
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Race: for those who want to enhance fitness and skills to compete, from the local to international stage
Adventure: for those who want to develop fitness and skills for longer distance or off-piste excursions
Biathlon: for those who want to master shooting skills, as a recreational pursuit or with an eye to competition, at all levels
Learn to Ski: for children aged 4-13 who want to learn and improve before transitioning to our Race, Adventure or Biathlon programs
Adults: lessons and Nordic programming with a community of like-minded people
Youth Leadership: a mentoring program that provides leadership skills, training certifications and opportunities for paid coaching
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Head coach: Moe Samm leads the Nordic Race program
Board of Directors: our volunteer board oversees the club and drives the strategic vision
Club Administrator: André Bourque manages the day to day running of the club
Program Manager : Patty Samm oversees daily operations of the ski programs - Learn to Ski, Adventure, Blizzards and Adult Lessons
Biathlon Coordinator & Coaches: Dave Bradley manages our Biathlon program and coaches alongside Tim Hurley
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Trips and excursions: our Adventure, Race & Biathlon programs offer opportunities to explore and train in different regions of Quebec, and beyond
Competitions: we take our Race and Biathlon athletes all over Quebec (and further afield) to participate in race events
Exchange programs: Race & Adventure programs participate in sports/cultural exchanges with clubs/organisations in different regions of Canada
Nordic Canada & Ski de Fond Quebec: we are members of these National and Provincial cross-country skiing bodies. These associations provide insurance, as well as many other benefits, to all our members.
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Chelsea Nordiq: a community of like-minded, active, engaged citizens. We like to be physically fit, love being outdoors and can’t help but smile when there’s 20cm of snow in the forecast!
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Euro-Sports: Offers 20% off to youth, racing members and volunteers.
Kunstadt Sports: Offers 20% off all Nordic gear and accessories for ALL members of Chelsea Nordiq.
Gatineau Nordique Sport: Offers 20% discount to Chelsea Nordiq athletes/coaches on all gear
