XCSO is hiring – District Development Coordinators
XCSO invites applications for 3 contract positions of District Development Coordinator, one in each of NCD, LSSD and SOD districts. More information HERE
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.
2023-2024 Ontario Ski Team (OST)Nominations
We are pleased to nominate the following athletes to the 2023-2024 Ontario Ski Team (OST)!
Nomination Synopsis
Our aim is to be as inclusive as possible with the interpretation of criteria and nomination decisions. The Ontario Ski Team (OST) is a high performance focused team. Athletes nominated to this team must meet performance requirements of achieving a minimum average CPL vs IPB threshold. Athletes must also have competed in the 2023 Ski National Championships or granted an exception. Additional discretionary nominations were given to those athletes meeting performance criteria who did not compete in the 2023 Ski National Championship but who competed for Team Ontario at the 2023 Canada Winter Games or 2023 World Championships.
Force Majeure
Appeals will be evaluated by the Nomination Committee. Force Majeure documentation must be submitted by email to admin@xcskiontario ca Sunday Apr 23, 2023 by 4pm EST.
Nomination Acceptance
Athletes must accept their nomination for the Ontario Ski Team (OST) by registering on Zone4 by May 1, 2023.
Zone 4 Ontario Ski Team Nomination Acceptance and Team Registration 2023-2024
Additional Selection Requirements
Upon acceptance of your nomination/registration, athletes will be required to submit the following supporting documentation:
- A copy of your YTP
- A letter of Recommendation from your club coach
- Access to athletes training logs
- Completion of an Individual Athlete Performance Plan (IAPP)
- Completion of all CSIO health screenings and XCSO/CSIO Testing Camps
Official selection to the Ontario Ski Team will take place once there has been satisfactory completion of these and other requirements as indicated on page 13 of the Ontario Programming Document.
More information and instructions for these requirements will be provided after the May 1, 2023 nomination acceptance deadline. Please contact Bryan Dubeau, [email protected] if clarification is needed.
2023-2024 Ontario Para-Nordic Ski Team Nominations
We are pleased to nominate the following athletes to the 2023-2024 Ontario Para-Nordic Ski Team!!
Nomination Synopsis
Our aim is to be as inclusive as possible with the interpretation of criteria and nomination decisions. Athletes nominated to the Ontario Para-Nordic Ski Team are representative of Ontario’s highest performing para athletes. Selection was made by taking the top athlete by PN CPL points in each gender and discipline. Additional discretionary nominations were given to those athletes who competed for Team Ontario at the 2023 Canada Winter Games.
Force Majeure
Appeals will be evaluated by the Nomination Committee. Force Majeure documentation must be submitted by email to admin@xcskiontario ca Sunday Apr 23, 2023 by 4pm EST.
Nomination Acceptance
Athletes must accept their nomination for the Ontario Para-Nordic Team by registering on Zone4 by May 1, 2023.
Zone 4 Link: Ontario Para-Nordic Ski Team Nomination Acceptance and Team Registration 2023-2024
Spring Series Club Championships!
Congratulations Team Hardwood
2022-23 XCSO Spring Series Club Champions!
A big shout out to all 13 clubs who participated in this year’s event! The Spring Championships were first held in North Bay in 2019. This year we had mid-winter snow depths with amazing trail conditions thanks to all the hard work from the organizers and volunteers from North Bay Nordic. Thank you North Bay Nordic for stepping up to host again this year!
Ramp Up your skill development programs!
Ramp It Up!!
Looking for a way to spice up your agility work?
Most skiers have had exposure to rollerski agility skill-development, mainly in the form of hops, jumps and various versions of tight corners. Few skiers, however have had the experience of rolling smoothly through a set of ramps.
Why not start work on a set of your very own ramps? With a few tools and a little help from this resource guide you could be up and ramp’in in no time.
For further information, support or guidance on building ramps for your team/club contact:
Bryan Dubeau, [email protected]
Liz Inkila Retires!!!
It is with great celebration and admiration that we acknowledge a tremendously successful career!
Liz Inkila will formally retire from her position as Executive Director this June after serving 17 years with Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO). Her leadership and professionalism brought us to a place where there is a high degree of value-congruence within our ski community. Liz put people, particularly athletes, first. XCSO has undergone significant change over the years and much of that has to do with Liz’s expertise, work ethic, and dedication to the people she served.
Liz has been Ontario’s biggest cheerleader and an amazing team member to work with. We are incredibly grateful for her contributions and her passion for all things Nordic!
Team Ontario Points Update
Given that we are post-nationals and without an updated CPL, we have decided to hold off on any formal OST/OJST points update until after Nordiq Canada publishes final CPL on April 8th. Any list produced now would be misleading and not representative of current athlete achievements.
Thank you for your patience as we work towards nominating our next Team Ontario!
As always, feel free to reach out to Bryan Dubeau at [email protected] with any questions.
Ontario Season Finale and 100m Championships Race!!! April 1st and 2nd, 2023
Come join us for one last race of the season!
The intent of this race weekend is to promote racing later into the season.
This race will have no bearing on any athlete rankings for the Ontario Junior Ski Team or Ontario Ski Team ranking lists. As a result, the level of services and officiating will not necessarily be the same as an Ontario Cup.
Friday March 31,2023: 5pm TCM via Zoom
Saturday April 1, 2023: 12pm late day Interval Start Skate followed by a complimentary chili lunch and treat buffet for racers and coaches ~3:00 pm Race Start, 100 m Sprints (~85m). Double elimination brackets by
category. Race to be known as the fastest skier in Ontario!
Sunday April 2, 2023: 10am Mass Start Classic
Spirit North is hiring a Coordinator in Ontario
Spirit North is seeking an outstanding candidate to provide leadership and assume responsibility for the coordination and support of Spirit North program delivery to Indigenous communities across Ontario. More information HERE.
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