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Wax Rules As per ICR-CCR 222.8, the use of fluorinated wax or tuning products containing fluorine including kick wax is not allowed for all categories. Fluoro wax is restricted for Canadian FIS Tier 1 events and all other Nordiq Canada sanctioned events. This includes: Canada Cups Nordiq Cups (COC) / Nordiq Canada Selection Trials Nordiq […]
The application deadline is April 30, 2024. Those eligible to apply to the Fund include: High-performance athletes enrolled at a Canadian university, community college or other post-secondary educational institution. “High-performance athlete” refers to athletes who are any of the following: international team members, national team members, carded athletes, university varsity team members and/or competitive club […]
XCSO November 2023 Newsletter
Cross Country Ski Ontario supports the development and enjoyment of cross country skiing for everyone from the recreational skier to those pursuing competitive excellence. Are you interested in making a difference at the provincial level? XCSO’s Board of Directors is a vibrant group of volunteers working to make a difference in our sport. The ideal […]
Prerequisites: Two online ICC (Introduction to Community Coaching) modules
Registration: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/9860
Interval start free technique
Race Formats (Per Nordiq Canada Calendar) – TBC:
SP F, 10 km classic
Prerequisites: Two online ICC (Introduction to Community Coaching) modules
Registration: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/9723
| Category | Age Group | Gender | Distance |
| U10M | U10 | M | 1 km |
| U10F | U10 | F | 1 km |
| U12M | U12 | M | 1.5 km |
| U12F | U12 | F | 1.5 km |
| U14M | U14 | M | 2.5 km |
| U14F | U14 | F | 2.5 km |
| U16M | U16 | M | 5 km |
| U16F | U16 | F | 5 km |
| U18M | U18 | M | 6 km |
| U18F | U18 | F | 6 km |
| OpenM | Open | M | 9 km |
| OpenF | Open | F | 9 km |
| Paranordic | F&M Categories and distances to be decided in consultation with athletes and coaches. | ||
Prizes to top 3 finishers in each category.
Entry fee: $15 + applicable Zone4 fees.
Registration will be available on Zone4 (search “NOD”), starting on 6 December 2023 (we want to be sure of race-able snow before opening the registration.
Contact Anthony Story at [email protected] with any questions about facilities, trail conditions, or the race itself.
Prerequisites: Two online ICC (Introduction to Community Coaching) modules
Registration: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/10027
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
Join XCSO for its monthly Community Update
December 20 at 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
December focus: Unwrapping the Ontario Excellence Programs
These programs are about far more than XCSO’s race team criteria. They are about capacity building at the club level.
In alignment with its 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO) supports the pursuit of excellence whether you are an athlete, coach, official, wax technician, or event host. We are committed to ensuring that Ontario clubs, athletes, coaches, wax technicians, volunteers and officials are consistently recognized as among Canada’s best. Our objectives include developing more clubs that provide quality, intentional, and consistent daily training environments; developing more clubs capable of hosting Ontario Cup races; and supporting athletes, coaches, technicians and officials in their pursuit of excellence within effective development pathways.
Come to the December Community Update to learn how your club can be involved in this exciting programming.
Zoom Invitation Link to both meetings:
XCSO is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: XCSO Community Update – December 2023
Time: Dec 20, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Time: Dec 20, 2023 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3738018209
Meeting ID: 373 801 8209
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Event information:
Distances for all ages & abilities
Classic technique race – individual start
SOD On Snow Camp
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