Click here for a summary of the 2012 SOD Race Series.
Southern Ontario District presents the following awards at the annual spring banquet in April. Nominations for each award occur during the month of April.
The awards and criteria are:
SOD Age Category Awards
Presented to skiers in the Midget, Juvenile, Junior, and Senior age
categories who perform best in designated events. Selection is
based on a balance of performance in individual races in both
classic and free technique. The SOD Race series events are listed
on the SOD website following the links to Programs-Racing-SOD
Race Series.
Congratulations 2010-11 winners:
Midget Boys Ryan Jackson, Highlands Trailblazers
Midget Girls Heather Wilson, Team Hardwood
Juvenile Boys Graham Perry, Mono Nordic
Juvenile Girls Jennifer Jackson, Highlands Trailblazers
Junior Boys Scott Hill, Team Hardwood
Junior Girls Larkin Davenport-Huyer, Highlands Trailblazers
Junior Men Evan Odell, Team Hardwood
Junior Women Emily Yungblut, Highlands Trailblazers
Senior Women Kyla Vanderzwet, Georgian Bay Nordic
Senior Men Matthias Purdon, Georgian Bay Nordic
2009-10 winners:
Ryan Jackson, Heather Wilson, Scott Hill, Shelby Dickey, Nicholas Monette, Emma Spelt, Andy Shields, Candace Ball, Len Valjas, and Brittany Webster
Jackrabbit Club Award
Presented to the club that contributes significantly to the development
of skiing through leadership in the Jackrabbit Program.
Congratulations to 2010-11 winner: Highlands Trailblazers
Outstanding Club Award
Awarded to a club that has achieved excellence in programs sponsored by Southern
Ontario District and Cross Country Canada.
Congratulations to 2010-11 winner: Kawartha Nordic Ski Club
Barbara Eccles Award
Awarded to the female cross-country skier in Southern Ontario who best combines
competitive excellence, emerging leadership, and sportsmanship.
Congratulations to 2010-11 winner: TBA
Herman Jackrabbit Johannsen Award
Awarded to the male cross-country skier in Southern Ontario who best combines
competitive excellence, emerging leadership, and sportsmanship.
Congratulations to 2010-11 winner: Jon Grimwood, Kawartha Nordic
Chairman’s Awards
Awarded in recognition of outstanding work in the administration of Southern Ontario
programs.
Congratulations to 2010-11 winner: Alan White
Cum Laude Award
Awarded in recognition of outstanding contribution to the development of cross-country
skiing in Southern Ontario over a period of years.
Congratulations to 2010-11 winner: Larry Sinclar, Highlands Nordic
The Mind, Body, Spirit Award
Awarded to an outstanding Paranordic athlete.
Congratulations to 2010-11 winner: Kim Umbach
SOD Special Achievement Awards
Awarded for outstanding achievement in the sport of Nordic skiing.
Congratulations to 2010-11 winners: Len Valjas and Christy Campbell