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The 2023-2024 Quest for Gold (Q4G) Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP) is now launched. This is a direct to athlete carding program which is supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport. For criteria information please click HERE. Information regarding the Q4G program will be posted on our Q4G webpage.
Congratulations to the 2023 CWG Team Ontario. The 2023 CWG take place Feb 27 – March 5 in PEI.
XCSO is entering a new era and we want to hear from our members and clubs. Please take a few minutes to answer this survey to help XCSO shape the next 4+ years.
The 2023 Canada Winter Games Trials took place Jan 6-8th at the Lappe Ski Centre in Thunder Bay. Based on results, the ranking list and related synopsis is HERE. A final team announcement will be made at the completion of World U20/U23 Championships Trials to be held in Prince George January 18-21.
Please see the CWG criteria for clarification & rationale regarding the prioritization of selection races.
This event is open to selected athletes. Zone4 Event Page
E-mail registration is strongly recommended. In person registration on race day will only be accepted until 10:30 am sharp.
Registration (access form here 2023_blue_sky_loppet_-_email_registration.pdf ) by email to [email protected]
Registration closes on Wed., Feb. 8 at 23:59
Payments by e-transfer to [email protected]
Cash payments possible at bib pick-up on race day.
Loppet Categories:
9k – blue extended trail, classic or free
18k – green trail, classic or free
Loppet cost:
$5.00 for members $10.00 for non-members
Chocolate race:
1k – sprint trail, free
3k – purple trail, free
Chocolate race cost:
$2.00 for members $5.00 for non-members Children under 10 ski for free
Prizes:
Chocolate bars
Bigger chocolate bars for the fastest woman/man in the Loppet categories
Race day details:
Loppet race distances start at 12:00
Chocolate race distances start at 12:15
Bibs must be picked up before 10:30 am
Race Notice – Kanata Nordic Classic 2023-2-1-1-1
Registration on Zone4
