Outstanding Volunteer Award Recipient – Sally & Dick Hagman
Cross Country Ski Ontario & the Northern ON District are pleased to announce that Dick and Sally Hagman of Blind River Cross Country Ski Club are the recipients of the XCSO Outstanding Volunteer Award. Dick and Sally began volunteering at Blind River in the early 2000s. They work together, support each other and are both essential to the club’s continued growth and well being. Read about Sally & Dick HERE.
This award will be presented at the XCSO AGM on Sunday, May 28th at ~ 12:30pm. Please visit the XCSO Hall of Fame for information on our awards
Lifetime Achievement Award – Rod Somppi
The Cross Country Ski Ontario Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Rod Somppi of Lappe Nordic will be the recipient of the Cross Country Ski Ontario Lifetime Achievement Award. This award celebrates outstanding contributions to cross country skiing in Ontario and Canada. Rod began his timing journey in 2006 at the Ski Nationals held at Lappe Ski Centre and has been involved since then. Please read more HERE.
Congratulations Rod! Thank you for your outstanding achievements in timing and your commitment to racing in Ontario and Canada! Rod will be presented with the award on Sunday, May 28 at XCSO AGM ~ 12:30pm.
XCSO adopts Pan Canadian Safe Sport Policy Suite
Cross Country Ski Ontario will launch a new suite of Safe Sport policies in collaboration with Nordiq Canada. A harmonized approach is the most effective way to prevent and address maltreatment in sport. Thus a Pan Canadian suite of safe sport policies has been adopted by the XCSO Board of Directors. Nordiq Canada has provided a template policy suite that will require customization by the clubs. Robust policies adopted at the club, Division and National level ensure everyone who participates in our sport is subject to the same standards of behaviour. Our sport environment is evolving and so must we as leaders in our sport.
Substantive Policies include:
- Athlete Protection Policy
- Code of Conduct and Ethics
- Social Media Policy
- Screening Policy
- Whistle Blower Policy
Procedural Policies include:
- Discipline and Complaints Policy
- Dispute Resolution Policy
- Appeal Policy
Clubs must adopt these policies by November 1, 2023. Those clubs joining later in the season will be required to adopt the policies within 3 months of joining XCSO – please see Implementation Schedule. Please consider attending XCSO Information Sessions on Tuesday, May 23rd or Tuesday, June 6th at 8:30pm.
XCSO Board of Directors Call for Nominations- Deadline Extended
Call for Nominations deadline extended! Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO) is seeking nominations to the Board of Directors. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in making a difference at the provincial level.
This open call for nominations is your chance to help your provincial sport organization develop and grow!
If you are interested, please review our Call for Nominations for more information on the process, and how you could contribute.
Nominees must be members of XCSO clubs, or be eligible to become members of an XCSO club before taking office.
The election for the Board of Directors will take place at the 2023 Annual General Meeting of XCSO, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Please check Annual General Meeting for more information as it becomes available.
XCSO Board of Directors – Call for Nominations
Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO) is seeking nominations to the Board of Directors. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in making a difference at the provincial level.
This open call for nominations is your chance to help your provincial sport organization develop and grow!
If you are interested, please review our Call for Nominations for more information on the process, and how you could contribute.
Nominees must be members of XCSO clubs, or be eligible to become members of an XCSO club before taking office.
The election for the Board of Directors will take place at the 2023 Annual General Meeting of XCSO, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Please check Annual General Meeting for more information as it becomes available.
Walden tops the 2023 XCSO KM Challenge!
Walden Cross Country is the top club in the 2023 XCSO KM with 62 skiers logging their KM for a total of 17908.3 km skied. In second is Highlands Trailblazers with 65 skiers logging 15159km. Temiskaming Nordic rounded out the top 3 clubs with 38 skiers logging 9884 km.
Sara McIlraith contributed 1852 km to Walden’s total with Sian Leyshon of Highlands Trailblazers skiing 1274, and Jillian Daguerre of Porcupine Ski Runners skiing 1249km.
Thank you to everyone who logged their KM in some challenging weather this winter!
XCSO accepting applications for the position of Executive Director
Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO) invites applications for the position of Executive Director (FT). The job posting will remain open until filled and the review of applications received will begin on April 18. Full details HERE.
XCSO launches Updated Policies
Cross Country Ski Ontario has updated all relevant policies as required by the Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport. Policies can be found HERE.
XCSO is the Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) formally recognized as the governing body for cross country skiing in Ontario. The primary function of a PSO is the development of athletes, coaches and officials and these new policies are compliant with the MTCS Sport Recognition policy. We invite the ski community to learn more at two Community Updates. Details below.
Monday, October 17 @ 8pm: Zoom Meeting Link
Monday, November 7th @ 8pm: Zoom Meeting Link
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