Cumberland BC: The Cumberlander Articles Section
Local · 30th July 2009
Kim Leming
The Wachiay Division of the First Nations Snowboard Team (FNST) will be gearing up to hit the slopes of Mount Washington for a fourth year.
The program provides up to 10 Aboriginal youth, between the ages of 12- 19, with the opportunity to learn and develop their snowboarding skills. Coaching/ instruction, transportation, equipment and Mount Washington lift passes are provided.
“The recreation program is provided free to the selected FNST members,” says Kim Leming- Wachiay FNST Coach/ Coordinator. “In exchange, Aboriginal youth are expected to be in good standing in school and community, be drug and alcohol free, and be willing to commit to participate as a Wachiay FNST member for the season.”
Past Wachiay FNST participants have come from the Comox Valley and Campbell River areas. Many volunteers have made it possible for the program to succeed the last three years, as well as the support of Mount Washington and their staff.
“This season we’ll have 2 youth which have obtained their CASI Level One, returning to instruct and mentor this year’s team,” adds Kim, “I’m very proud of these youth, and that our athletes today are the leaders of tomorrow!” More information on the FNST is at: www.FNriders.com
Application deadline for the 2009/ 2010 Wachiay FNST season is September 30. Application packages are available by contacting Kim Leming at Wachiay Friendship Centre, phone: 250-338-7793 or email: kimwachiay.com
For further information, please contact:
Kim Leming 250-338-7793 or kimwachiay.com
The program provides up to 10 Aboriginal youth, between the ages of 12- 19, with the opportunity to learn and develop their snowboarding skills. Coaching/ instruction, transportation, equipment and Mount Washington lift passes are provided.
“The recreation program is provided free to the selected FNST members,” says Kim Leming- Wachiay FNST Coach/ Coordinator. “In exchange, Aboriginal youth are expected to be in good standing in school and community, be drug and alcohol free, and be willing to commit to participate as a Wachiay FNST member for the season.”
Past Wachiay FNST participants have come from the Comox Valley and Campbell River areas. Many volunteers have made it possible for the program to succeed the last three years, as well as the support of Mount Washington and their staff.
“This season we’ll have 2 youth which have obtained their CASI Level One, returning to instruct and mentor this year’s team,” adds Kim, “I’m very proud of these youth, and that our athletes today are the leaders of tomorrow!” More information on the FNST is at: www.FNriders.com
Application deadline for the 2009/ 2010 Wachiay FNST season is September 30. Application packages are available by contacting Kim Leming at Wachiay Friendship Centre, phone: 250-338-7793 or email: kimwachiay.com
For further information, please contact:
Kim Leming 250-338-7793 or kimwachiay.com