Foothills Nordic Ski Club endeavours to run a yearly weeklong exchange program from athletes in Gr 7 & 8. This is open to all athletes registered in club programming (T1 XC, T1 Biathlon, Marmots) and is funded through the Canada Sports Friendship Exchange Programs (https://csfep.com/), which provides
airfare for athletes. In previous years, athletes have travelled to a variety of partner ski clubs; including,Nakkertok Nordic (Gatineau QB), Chelsea Nordic (Ottawa, ON), Mont St. Anne (QB), and Nova Scotia /New Brunswick Ski Teams.

The intent of the weeklong exchange is to foster friendship, cultural learning and a shared love of xcountry skiing. While attending the partner club, athletes are billeted in homes and participate in an assortment of experiences. In the past, these have included skating on the Rideau Canal, touring Parliament, participating in xcountry ski races, and xcountry skiing on trails in another part of Canada. When partner clubs visit Foothills Nordic and stay with their matched billet, highlights include skating at Lake Louise, enjoying the Cave n Basin plus hot springs, skiing in Peter Lougheed Park and participating
in Alberta Cups.

Expression of interest to participate occurs approximately February-March of the year before attending the exchange. This opportunity is powered by parent-volunteers who coordinate schedules, paperwork,and fundraise for activities while the partner club is in Calgary AB.

Questions? Email: [email protected]