Telemark launches fundraising effort

This year, Team Telemark's fundraiser is joining forces with the Nordiq Canada Nationwide Club Fundraising Campaign entitled Ski Local — Support Local, a fundraiser aimed at collecting $250,000 for clubs to help support cross-country skiing across Canada.

"Our Telemark goal is to raise $10,000 to go towards enhancing our youth programs to make sure we have quality coaching and programming, and we are investing in the future of our sport," said Telemark Nordic Club GM Mike Edwards.

“Cross-Country BC is adding an incentive with $1,000 in matching funds on the first $2,000 raised. In addition, an anonymous donor has committed $2,000 in direct matching funds just for Telemark. So the first $4,000 raised by Telemark will be matched by an additional $3,000, putting us well on our way to our goal.”

A tax receipt will be available through Nordiq Canada for all donations. The campaign ends March 19.