The Mono Nordic Ski Club will be marking the approaching anniversary of their 25th year of operation with an Open House and Registration Day this Sunday, November 15th at their Monora Park facility.

Among the featured activities will be a myriad of kids activities, as well as a pro shop and a ski swap where used equipment can be sold or exchanged.

In addition Mono Nordic is offering a reduced membership rate for Town of Mono residents. This year the rates will drop from $35 for individuals and $70 for families for non-resident members to $28 for individuals and $56 for families (a 20-percent reduction) for Mono residents.

Joanne Bleasdale, President of Mono Nordic Ski Club notes, "Mono residents have been very supportive of this club", adding, "as such, we feel they should be able to benefit from lower rates as the club continues to grow."

Mono Nordic offers over 14km of groomed trails. The facility offers skiers of all levels, from novices to Olympic-calibre skiers, the opportunity to enjoy or challenge themselves.

This year has seen significant improvements to Mono Nordic's existing ski trail network with the club having invested over $10,000 and 400 man hours in improving the system to accommodate upcoming ski events and to provide club members with an even more interesting ski experience.

Says, Ross Martin, Mono Nordic's Facilities Director, "This year over 300 skiers and coaches from across the province will be coming to the Ontario University Association Championships (OUA) and the Central Western Ontario Secondary School Championships (CWOSSA). We wanted them to be able to compete on a new technical course", adding, "The improvements will benefit all club skiers so it's definitely a win-win for everyone."

Outside of the ski season, from April to November, the Mono Nordic trails are used by local residents and visitors from out of town for activities like hiking, dog walking, cycling, orienteering, martial arts and running.

A number of school classes go there for nature excursions.

For more information, contact Joanne Bleasdale at Joanne.Bleasdale@hum ber.ca, or visit www.mononordic.com