Yukon College Hosts National Haywood Ski Competitors

Yukon College welcomes 400 national cross-country ski athletes by providing a dinner at the College during their two week stay in Whitehorse. The athletes are invited to see the College, stay for a pasta dinner, and see an indigenous games demo.  While Yukon College does not have a college cross-country ski team, it is proud to be in a city that provides world-class accessible ski trails. Some of the College’s extra-curricular activities have been to the Mount Mac ski trails to introduce students to the sport. Yukon College is providing the dinner to the athletes to show its support of young people who are actively involved in sport and leadership. “We’d like to welcome our young Canadian skiers who are committed to a sport and who inspire others to pursue and achieve their goals,” says Yukon College Student Services Director Colleen Wirth, “Encouragement of these pursuits will continue to motivate and build a strong learning community.”  Dinner for the athletes will be served between 5:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, March 18.