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NTDC – Thunder Bay launches its NordicFest Fundraiser

NTDC contributes in many ways to the development of athletes in the province of Ontario, and across Canada.  Since May 1 alone, NTDC’s outreach into the Ontario community includes: 7 of NTDC’s athletes have completed the L2T dry-land coaching course, and intend to complete the on-snow course this winter; All 7 of these athletes have […]

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MTCS Funding Opportunities: Applications now available: Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund 

Applications now available: Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund  The Ministry of Sport is excited to announce applications are now being accepted for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF). This new $200-million, three-year infrastructure fund will support Ontario’s growing communities with new and revitalized local sport and recreation facilities across the province. The CSRIF is […]

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Highlands Trailblazers is Hiring!

Highlands Trailblazers is looking to hire a part time “Lead Coach Race Development XC skiing” Check out the job ad here: XC race development lead coach JD  

Oct
4
Fri
NCCP Competency Based Competition Coach T2T Dryland Ottawa @ Nakkertok South
Oct 4 @ 7:30 pm – Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm

Prerequisites: NCCP Trained Comp Int status (completed ICC, (CC) and L2T workshops).

Registration: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/11759

Oct
12
Sat
Celebrating 30 years of Community Support – National Team Development Center (NTDC) Thunder Bay – Nordic Fest Fundraiser @ Port Arthur Legion Branch 5
Oct 12 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Celebrating 30 years of Community Support - National Team Development Center (NTDC) Thunder Bay - Nordic Fest Fundraiser @ Port Arthur Legion Branch 5 | Thunder Bay | Ontario | Canada

Celebrating 30 Years of Outstanding Community Support!

Join NTDC Thunder Bay at Nordic Fest 2024:

Visit the NordicFest webpage for more information.

Oct
17
Thu
XCSO Community Update – October 2024 – 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm – Recruiting and Retaining Program Leaders
Oct 17 @ 2:41 pm – 3:41 pm
XCSO Community Update - October 2024 - 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm - Recruiting and Retaining Program Leaders

Topic: Recruiting and Retaining Program Leaders

XCSO is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3738018209?omn=81431870996
Meeting ID: 373 801 8209

Oct
18
Fri
Annual Coaching Seminar Oct 18 – 20, 2024 @ Sportsman Lodge Wilderness Resort
Oct 18 @ 6:30 pm – Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm

Save the date: XCSO Annual Coaching Seminar !

Fri eve, October 18 – Sun, October 20, 2024 
Location: Sudbury area.
We are excited to offer all coaches in Ontario a weekend of learning and sharing. We will continue to Build our Community. EVERY SKIER IS WELCOME.
The schedule will have integrated sessions with Para Nordic coaches and athletes as well as Biathlon coaches. Participants will work on YTP templates and learn some of the most important Officials Rules and Procedures.
Schedule and Registration details will be available shortly.
Please plan on joining us and save the date.
Oct
21
Mon
NOD SKI AGM @ NOD AGM
Oct 21 @ 7:15 pm – Oct 22 @ 9:15 am
Oct
22
Tue
Officials Level 2 courses
Oct 22 @ 6:00 pm – Nov 17 @ 3:00 pm

Pre-requisites: Officials Level 1 completed. (online in Locker, $25), Level 2 pre-quiz completed in Locker

Level 2 Parry Sound/Sudbury

Zoom Sessions for everyone:

Tuesday, October 22, 6 – 9 pm

Thursday, October 24, 6 – 9 pm

In-Person at Georgian Nordic, Parry Sound:

Saturday, October 26, 9 am – 3 pm

OR

In-Person at Walden Cross Country, Sudbury:

Sunday, November 17 , 9 am – 3 pm

Course Conductor: Mary Waddell: [email protected] and Katja Mathys: [email protected]

Registration: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/11979

Level 2 Ottawa

Date – November 9 & 10, 2024

Times – 9am – 4 pm 

Location  – Nakkertok South

Course conductor: Grant Williams: [email protected] and John Cowan: [email protected]

Registration: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/11978

Level 2 Thunder Bay

Date – November 9 & 10, 2024

Times – 9am – 3pm (To be refined if needed)

Location  – Lappe Ski Centre

Course Conductor: Angus Carr: [email protected] and Liz Inkila: [email protected]

Registration: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/11980

Oct
25
Fri
Join XCSO at the Toronto Ski and Snowboard Show @ Toronto Exhibition Place - Better Living Center
Oct 25 – Oct 27 all-day
Join XCSO at the Toronto Ski and Snowboard Show @ Toronto Exhibition Place - Better Living Center

Once again XCSO will have a booth at the Toronto Ski and Snowboard show. Thank you to the Southern Ontario District (SOD) for leading this initiative. If your club would like to participate with us in the booth, please contact Shawn Marshall at [email protected]

Toronto Ski and Snowboard Show website.

Oct
26
Sat
Coupe Skinouk Trails @ Nakkertok Nordic Centre
Oct 26 all-day
Coupe Skinouk Trails @ Nakkertok Nordic Centre | Gatineau | Québec | Canada

The Coupe Skinouk Trails will take place this year on October 26 at the Nakkertok Nordic Ski Centre

– Distances for all: 1.25km, 2.5km, 5km, 10km and 20km
– Affordable prices
– Microchip timing with instant results

All the information: https://zone4.ca/event/2024/VXpoze/

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La Coupe Skinouk Course en sentiers  aura lieu cette année le 26 octobre au Centre de ski Nakkertok Nordique

– Distances pour tous: 1.25km, 2.5km, 5km, 10km et 20km
– Prix abordables
– Chronométrage par puce électronique avec résultats instantanés

Toutes les infos : https://zone4.ca/event/2024/VXpoze/

Nov
6
Wed
Ontario Junior Ski Team On-Snow Camp @ Canmore Nordic Centre
Nov 6 – Nov 12 all-day
Nov
14
Thu
XCSO Community Update – November 2024 – 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm – 8:45 pm
XCSO Community Update - November 2024 - 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm

Topic: Unpacking XCSO’s Excellence Programs / Team Criteria / 2025 Camps Plan

XCSO is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3738018209?omn=81431870996
Meeting ID: 373 801 8209