Sponsors
We are very appreciative of the support from companies, individuals and organizations that help us fund/provide the various club programs. They appreciate your support also! If you are interested in sponsoring the Racing Program or the club in general contact president@nakkertok.ca or a Race Committee member or coach. For more information check the main club website's sponsor page .
For more information and supporters, check the main club website's sponsor page .
OWL Rafting is a long time supporter of the club and is owned by Dirk and Claudia Van Wijk, the landowners of the Nakkertok South trails. Dirk has groomed the race trails at 2 Olympics and can generally be found doing trails work at Nakkertok when not at OWL. For summer adventure and family rafting, check out their trips at owlrafting.com
Rob Marland Realty is a new sponsor of Nakkertok/the Racing Program and the Marlands have been involved with the club since their kids started with the Jackrabbit program in the late 90's. Contact Rob for your real estate needs in central Ottawa Rob Marland Realty. More info on the Marlands' club involvement.
Fresh Air Experience are a longtime sponsor and was the main sponsor of our original lit trails system and provide club members and the race team with discounts on ski equipment and supplies. The are your Ottawa cross-country ski experts. Check out Fresh Air Experience for your ski and cycling needs.
Madawaska Kanu Centre is a "sister company" of OWL Rafting and owned by the Van Wijk family. They provide whitewater, canoe and kayak instruction, for beginners to advanced on the Madawska River. Looking for a unique family or individual activity, contact MKC!
Kraft-Heinz
In 2017, Nakkertok won the $250,000 grand prize in the Kraft-Heinz Project Play contest, that supported facility development for sports. This grant, race program fundraising, further grants from governmental agencies and plenty of volunteer effort have helped create the Nakkertak an exceptional artificial snow, ski trail that provides us with an extra 6 weeks of skiing and racing at the Nakkertok facility.
For 2022, Nakkertok will recieve a $25,000 grant, from Marty and Kathy Hall, to increase snowmaking capacity, allowing for more snow to be made quicker. This will include the purchase of 2 new snow guns and a compressor. Marty has been an influential figure in the development of our sport in the U.S. and Canada since the late 60’s. Marty served 12 years as Canada's Head Coach and National Team Director in the 80's and early 90's and he and Kathy continue to give back to the sport in many ways. Check the linked page for more information.
ZiZU Optics is a local Sport eyewear company founded by Ari Niemi, and his family has had a long term involvement with the Racing program. ZiZU provides discounts to Nakkertok members and has donated proceeds from sales to poles on our lit trail system and local frontline health-care workers. Looking for some sport glasses? contact ZiZU and check for Nakkertok member discounts.