Purchase your Camp Fortune seasonal ski pass before April 20th, and a get a free dual mountain pass allowing you to ski at Mont. Ste-Marie and Camp Fortune all year long. It’s a great deal. Seasonal passes give you unlimited access to ski whenever you want (7 days, 6 nights, all season long). Group deals available for groups of 4.
Click here for prices and to learn more…
http://campfortune.com/en/winter/onsnow/passes.php
This annual event will be held on Saturday, April 21 at the Chelsea Community Centre. The theme this year will be Post Carbon Transportation: Electric Cars and Bikes. There will be various electric bikes available to look at.
The Summer Sports Stuff Exchange will run from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. All sorts of used equipment will be for sale – bikes, soccer cleats, canoes, kayaks,etc..
If you are interested in selling items, you can drop off your gear between 8:30am and 10:00pm. There is a $5 registration fee and a commission of 10% goes to ACRE after the sale. You may pick up the money from any sales you made between 12:30pm and 1:30pm.
From 9:30 – 11:30, St. Mary’s Magdalene Church will be serving up freshly baked waffles, garnished with maple syrup and fruit. Between 11:30 and 12:30, they will be serving chili and baguette. There will also be a Bake Table and a Used Book Table.
Free bike tune-ups will also be available!
Looking for more info, go to http://www.acrechelsea.qc.ca/eng/events.html
Register Today!!
Baseball Chelsea Registration 2012
March 14, 5:45pm – 7:00pm at Grand Boise
March 20, 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Chelsea Community Centre
March 5 – March 30, Monday – Friday at Chelsea Town Hall (8:30am- 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 4:30pm)
Soccer Chelsea Registration 2012
March 14, 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Grand Boise
March 20, 6:00pm – 9:30pm at Chelsea Community Centre
March 5 – March 30, Monday – Friday at Chelsea Town Hall (8:30am- 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 4:30pm)
For more info go to www.soccerchelsea.ca
Some residents in Chelsea are trying to organize a Women’s Only Adult Pick-Up Hockey L eague and they need your help to make it happen. The games would take place at the new Meredith Centre and will run from May to August on Tuesday nights from 7:30-8:30. They need a minimum of 24 players and 2 goalies to sign up (ages 16-99) in order to be eligible to reserve ice time.
The cost will be $185 for 18 games and $100 for Goalies. They still need 18 more girls/women to sign up and the deadline is quickly approaching – January 31st. This is not limited to just Chelsea residents, so spread the word to anyone around. The goal behind this initiative is to provide girls and women with a non-competitive and fun learning environment for a variety of ages and skill levels.
To reserve your spot, you must go to this form and sign up before January 31st.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDNrdDZmcTRXcnVsTUhjTklwd3h5S2c6MQ
Old Chelsea Road
Monday to Friday – Family Skate – 4:00 to 7:30 pm
Saturday to Sunday – Family Skate – 12:00 to 3:00 pm
Friday – Hockey League – 8:00 – 11:00 pm
Farm Point
Monday to Friday – Family Skate – 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Saturday to Sunday – Family Skate – 12:00 to 3:00 pm
Wednesday – Hockey League – 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Hollow Glen
Monday to Friday – Family Skate – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 3:00 to 5:00 pm, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Saturday to Sunday – Family Skate – 10:oo am to 1:00 pm, 3:00 to 5:00 pm, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Wednesday – Hockey League – 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Reminders
No smoking permitted in the rink cabins.
Rink lights turn off at 11:00 pm.
On January 15th, the NCC opened 2.2 km of the Rideau Canal Skateway. As of today, January 20th, the NCC has opened another 1.4 km to the public. The canal is now open for skating between the Corktowm Footbridge (Somerset Street) and the Bank Street Bridge. Skaters can use all entrances along the opened sections.
As soon as the weather permits and the ice conditions are safe, the NCC will open the remaining sections of the longest skateway in the world.
To find out up-to-date information about the skating conditions on the Rideau Canal, you can call 613-239-5234 or click on the following link:
http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/places-to-visit/rideau-canal-skateway/ice-conditions
Lots of great deals to be had at Shaver Sports, located at 254 Old Chelsea Rd (corner of Scott and Old Chelsea Rd).
Their entire clothing and accessory collections are on sale now.
For growing kids, trade in their old gear to receive discounts on new ski and boot packages.
They also have great adult ski packages on sale as well.
It’s worth checking out.
The Chelsea Nordiq Ski Fair and Ski Exchange will take place this Saturday, November 5th from 10:00am – 3:00pm at Chelsea Elementary School (74 Old Chelsea Rd). This is one of the largest preseason x-country events in this area. It includes a ski exchange, snack bar, silent auction and free seminars for the public, as well as information on the Canadian Ski Marathon and the Gatineau Loppet. This is also a great time to pick up your Gatineau Park Ski Passes at a low rate.
Intake for ski exchange items takes place on Friday, November 4 from 7PM to 9PM and Saturday, November 5 from 8AM to 9:30AM.
Chelsea Nordiq is a community cross-country club that offers programs for children, adults and families.
Fall-Winter Registration for 2011-2012 is available online at www.chelseanordiq.ca
Classes fill up quickly so register soon to ensure your spot.
For for more information about available classes, becoming a member or volunteering, go to www.chelseanordiq.ca
Programs Offered:
Bunny/Jack Rabbit: Introduction to skiing for children 4 – 12
Adventure Rabbits: A non-competitive program focusing on skill improvement for skiers 9 – 13
Racing Rabbits: Introduction to ski racing for skiers 9 – 12
Junior Adventure: Skiers 14+ who want to develop their skiing skills and fitness levels without focusing on competitive racing
Race Program: Skiers 13 – 20 who want to ski race competitively
Biathlon Bears: Introduction to biathlon shooting and cross-country skiing.
Biathlon: Committed skiers 13+ who want to pursue the dual sport of skiing and shooting
Adult 18+: 16 week on-snow Learn to Nordic Ski Program suitable for adults 18+
Ottawa’s Bicycle Festival takes place this Saturday, June 4th at Ottawa City Hall. The mission of this festival is to “inspire people of all ages to ride a bike more often”. Enjoy a day of free cycling entertainment (demonstrations, contests, educational seminars and workshops). There will be lots of exciting cycling activities for the whole family.
The Bicycle Rodeo is from 11 am – 4 pm.
The Tour la Nuit is from 7 pm – 11 pm.
For more information, go to http://www.capitalvelofest.ca/