Jan
21
Sat
OCup #3 @ Walden Cross Country
Jan 21 – Jan 22 all-day

Jan 21 – Interval/Free

Jan 22 – Pursuit/Classic

Feb
9
Thu
Ontario Winter Games @ Ma Te Way Centre
Feb 9 – Feb 11 all-day

This event is open to selected athletes.  Zone4 Event Page

Feb
18
Sat
OCup #5 @ Lakefield College School
Feb 18 @ 8:00 am – Feb 19 @ 3:00 pm
Mar
4
Sat
Ontario Youth Championships @ Porcupine Ski Runners
Mar 4 – Mar 5 all-day
Dec
15
Fri
OCUP/QCUP #1 – Eastern Canada Cup @ Nakkertok
Dec 15 – Dec 17 all-day
OCUP/QCUP #1 - Eastern Canada Cup @ Nakkertok

Post updated 11 November 2023

2023 FIS Candy Cane Cup Race Notice.

Race Formats:
FIS Categories:
Friday, December 15 – 1.3 km Sprint Free Technique
Saturday, December 16 – 5 km Interval Start Free Technique
Sunday, December 17 – 10 km Interval Start Classic Technique

OCUP/QCUP Categories:
Friday, December 15 – U18/U16 2.5 km Interval Start Free Technique
Saturday, December 16 – U18/U16/U14/PN Stand 1 km & PN Sit 800m;  Sprint Free Technique (U14 only do the qualifier unless they advance in the U16 category)
Sunday,  December 17 – U18 10 km; U16 7.5 km; U14 5 km; PN Sit 5 km; PN Stand 7.5 km Classic Technique Interval Start

Jan
5
Fri
OCUP #2 – North Bay ON – CANCELLED DUE TO LOW SNOW @ North Bay Nordic
Jan 5 – Jan 7 all-day
OCUP #2 - North Bay ON - CANCELLED DUE TO LOW SNOW @ North Bay Nordic

Update: 28 December 2023

Ontario Cup 2 is cancelled due to lack of snow on the trails. Alternatives were considered in consultation with XCSO and none are feasible at this time, again due to lack of snow throughout the province. Refunds will be issued as per the Race Notice. Thanks for your interest and support and we look forward to hosting future events at North Bay Nordic.

Race Formats:
Friday, January 5: Interval Start Free
Saturday, January 6: Qualifier + King’s Court Classic
Sunday, January 7: Mass Start Classic

Jan
20
Sat
OCUP #3 – Kawartha Nordic @ Lakefield College School
Jan 20 – Jan 21 all-day
OCUP #3 - Kawartha Nordic @ Lakefield College School

Race Formats:
Saturday, January 20: Qualifier + Club Team Sprint Free (TBC) with allowance for Exhibition Teams.
Sunday, January 21: Interval Start Classic

This OCUP will include Para Nordic Categories

Feb
2
Fri
OCUP/QCUP #4 – Eastern Canadian Championships @ Bishop's University
Feb 2 – Feb 4 all-day
OCUP/QCUP #4 - Eastern Canadian Championships @ Bishop's University

Race Formats:

Sprint F, CL Interval, F Mass Start

Feb
16
Fri
2024 Ontario Winter Games @ Lappe Nordic Centre
Feb 16 – Feb 18 all-day
2024 Ontario Winter Games @ Lappe Nordic Centre

The City of Thunder Bay, Cross Country Ski Ontario and Lakehead Superior Nordic Association (Big Thunder and Lappe Nordic Ski Clubs) are excited to welcome selected athletes to the Lappe Ski Center for the 2024 Ontario Winter Games.

All event information will be posted on the Zone4 Event Page.

Race Formats:
Saturday: Free Technique Sprint Qualifier and District Relay
Sunday: 5 km Interval Start Classic

This event is open to selected athletes in YOB 2008-2009-2010.
Selection races were held in each district.

Visit the City of Thunder Bay’s Ontario Winter Games Website.

Feb
24
Sat
OCUP #5 – Sudbury ON @ Walden Cross Country
Feb 24 – Feb 25 all-day
OCUP #5 - Sudbury ON @ Walden Cross Country

Race Formats:
Saturday, February 24: Classic Interval Start – afternoon start to accommodate athletes arriving from OFSAA
Sunday, February 25: Pursuit Free Technique