The annual Track Attack Championships took place January 25-26 in Rossland, hosted by Black Jack Ski Club. The Track Attack Champs is a weekend of racing and fun just for kids ages 9-13 over two days, which this year included a pasta banquet dinner for all athletes. Despite the lengthy 7 hour drive, 41 skiers made the trek to represent Hollyburn. One of the highlights of the weekend is the costume relay. This year, Hollyburn skiers Mathis, Oscar, Janek, and Erik took the prize for their Kids in Ski School (KISS) costume theme (pictured below). And for the fourth year in a row, Hollyburn won the aggregate trophy! Good job to all participants, volunteers, and coaches for making the weekend a great success!

Congratulations to club member Katie Weaver, a former Hollyburn race team skier who now skis with the Alberta World Cup Academy in Canmore, Alberta, for being nominated to compete at the 2025 FIS Nordic World Championships in Trondheim, Norway! Click here to see the Nordiq Canada announcement.

This is a great chance to meet other club families, get your kids excited about skiing and have a fun time! It’s especially interesting for families with younger kids to see what’s possible with the club when the kids get a bit older. This is a fundraiser for our young teens (age 12-13) who are going on an exchange with a ski club in Quebec.

Details:
Feb 1 from 7-8:30
Cardinal Hall at Lynn Valley Rec Centre
Sign up here:

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There will be pizza, popcorn, drinks and desserts and a very nice raffle.

The Teck Coast Cup #1, held this past Saturday at the Whistler Olympic Park, saw 248 participants take part in a thrilling day of cross-country skiing. The event welcomed athletes of all ages, representing various skill levels and experiences.

Under sunny skies and temperatures of -2°C, competitors enjoyed excellent conditions on the fast, well-maintained trails of the Biathlon venue. The event featured a mix of participants from local and regional clubs, including Hollyburn Cross-Country Ski Club, Whistler Nordic Ski Club, Sea to Sky Nordic Ski Club, Nordic Racers, Spud Valley Nordic Ski Club, and Tetrahedron – Dakota Ridge Nordics, who made their first appearance at the event.

Among the youngest competitors was 3-year-old Ingrid McMurtry, while the oldest participant was 73-year-old para-athlete Bill Moore, showcasing the inclusivity and broad appeal of the sport. The Teck Coast Cup is known for its diverse range of participants, and this year’s race was no exception, featuring athletes of all abilities, from the youngest skiers racing a 100 m course to seasoned masters competing in a 9 km race.

“We are thrilled with the turnout and the competitive spirit shown by athletes of all ages,” said Chelsea Little, Chief of Competition. “It’s inspiring to see such a broad spectrum of athletes, from young children just starting to elite competitors, all coming together to enjoy cross-country skiing.”

For complete race results, visit 2025 Teck Coast Cup #1 | Zone 4.ca

Cross Country BC (CCBC), the provincial sport governing body for cross-country skiing in British Columbia, is a not-for-profit, club-based organization of more than 25,000 members. CCBC offers programs and services to support the continuous development of cross-country skiing for all ages and abilities, from introductory experiences to international excellence. For more
information on Cross Country BC, please visit www.crosscountrybc.ca.

Teck is the title sponsor of CCBC’s Skier Development Program, thereby supporting excellence in sport and providing youth with experiences that will help them prepare for the future.