When are asked to describe Chelsea and the Gatineau Hills often included in the description are references to downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, hiking, swimming, paddling and basically anything sporty and outdoors.  That is why our Nursery School is dedicated to outdoor education and healthy living, because it reflects our local community.  This blog post is to feature the local businesses who have supported us for many years who are dedicated to the Chelsea lifestyle of health and exercise.

Shaver Sports

Located at the corner of Scott Road and Old Chelsea Road in the heart of Old Chelsea, Shaver Sports has been a Chelsea institution and regular contributor to the Bids4Kids Auction for many years.  Shaver Sports is the place to go to be outfitted to hit the hills this winter, with a full range of skis, boots and clothing to keep fit on the slopes.  And for the summer, Shaver Sports is there to equip you with all your soccer needs!

Greg Christies Ski and Cycle Works

Greg Christies, located at 148 Old Chelsea Road has been another regular donor to the Bids4Kids Auction.  While Greg boasts having a small boutique – big on Products and Experience, we know that Greg has been a HUGE part of the Chelsea Community for over 20 years.  He specializes in cycling in the summer, and cross-country skiing in the winter and has a wealth of knowledge about the racing world in both sports.  We’d like to thank Greg for helping the CCNS over the past few years and encourage all visitors to stop by the shop at near exit 12 on HW5 and say hi!!

Samantha Warskett – Personal Training

If you live in Chelsea and think of Fitness, you automatically think of Samantha!  Again, another huge supporter of the CCNS, Sam has such incredible spirit, dedication to fitness and experience you can’t go wrong with a few hours with her to whip you into shape!   Samantha has formerly been a competitive runner, rower, cyclist and a recreational equestrian.  She is a level 2 cycling coach in training and a director sportif for an elite women’s cycling team.  She has 15yrs experience coaching cyclists and runners and 15yrs experience personal training.  At Ottawa U in the Human Kinetics department, she specialized in exercise physiology and the the effects of exercise in aging and disease as well as sports psychology.  She is also a spinning and aqua instructor.  Contact Samantha for a personal training session and she will be sure to set you on the right path to health and well being.

Paddlefit

  Paddlefit is owned and operated by Jodi Bigelow and is based in the Ottawa\Gatineau region.  Jodi has been a competitive adventure athlete for over 10 years.He has become one of the top adventure athletes in Canada, competing in sprint to multi-day adventure races. He is also an avid kayaker, specializing in Downriver (Wildwater) and Marathon Kayaking events. He has been a member of the Canadian Wildwater team since 1994, has competed in several World Championships and has earned the title of Canadian Wildwater Champion in 2006.His training in the winter focuses primarily on developing strength and base fitness using x-country skiing. He is certified as an instructor and coach in both x-country and alpine skiing as well as kayaking.Paddlefit offers a wide range of training courses focused to meet your needs. They have instructional courses for the beginner to the advenced paddler. Sessions are designed to help beginners establish a base set of skills; intermediate paddlers to gain strength and efficiency in their expanding skill set; and the advanced paddler to immerse themselves in perfecting various paddling techniques.  Visit Paddlefit.com to get more information on what programs they have to offer.

Larrimac Golf Club

Larrimac has been a regular sponsor to the CCNS Bids4Kids Auction for years now.  Before Bids out grew the space, the annual charity auction was hosted at the Larrimac Golf Clubhouse.  For those of you who are not familiar with the club, it is located in the most beautifull setting, nestled between the Gatineau hills and the Gatineau River.   Larrimac Golf Club offers high-quality, environmentally friendly golf, tennis and social activities at a reasonable cost. Larrimac has a well maintained and challenging 9-hole course. It offers a friendly atmosphere that is welcoming to families, members, their guests and the general public.

Larrimac Golf Club – in Chelsea a 15 minute drive from Parliament Hill – is a place to meet old friends and to make new ones.

Cyclefit Chicks

Gatineau River Yacht Club

The islands of Gatineau River Yacht Club (GRYC) have been home to sailors on the Chelsea reservoir for over thirty years. The Club’s mission statement is “The Gatineau River Yacht Club (GRYC) is a family-oriented, volunteer-driven, co-operative, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting and encouraging active participation in the sport of sailing and other water-related recreational activities. All activities at the GRYC shall respect the environment and the ability of the Club’s islands and of the Gatineau River to sustain those activities on a long term basis.”

One of the key elements of the mission statement is that the Club is volunteer-driven. Only a small staff is hired during the summer months for the instructional programs and some of the administrative and maintenance duties. In order for the members’ fees to be kept down and for the islands to maintain their beauty, all members are expected to pitch in.

The GRYC offers sailing camps during the summer months for kids as well as hosting regular races for boats of all sizes.

Please help us in thanking our local donors and support the local Chelsea community by visiting one of the above businesses or organizations today!