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Celebrate Para Nordic at the Toronto Argonauts game June 18th!
Join XCSO at the Toronto Argonauts game on Sunday June 18th 2023 to recognize the accomplishments of the Ontario Para Nordic athletes throughout the 2022-23 season. The game is the Toronto Argos home opener vs the Hamilton Tiger Cats at 7pm on Sunday June 18th 2023. Tickets are $36/person. Section 105 Please email Jennifer Nieson […]
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 […]
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 […]
Heinz Niederhauser Award Recipient – René Sauvé
Cross Country Ski Ontario is pleased to announce René Sauvé of Summerstown Coyote Nordiq as the recipient of the Heinz Niederhauser Outstanding Coaching Award. René was instrumental in developing a love of racing for youth at the Pembroke Area Cross Country Ski Club. In 2017, René moved to the Cornwall area and began Summerstown Coyote […]
Jun
23
Fri
Dryland Testing Camp
The purposes of this camp are to set benchmarks for training progress, and to establish technique cues in weight-lifting and roller-skiing.
Friday June 23rd
2pm: Meet at Nipissing University Athletics Building- 100 College Drive.
- Camp meeting in Lower Boardroom
- 3.1km uphill running test (varsity)
- 1.2km uphill running test (U16 juniors)
Game
6pm: Team dinner at the Lake Nipissing waterfront – 225 Memorial Drive.
Saturday June 24th *Athletes to bring a lunch to practice or return to residence for lunch.
9am: Meet at Nipissing University Athletics Building- 100 College Drive.
Ski Erg Critical Power Test. (NB revised protocol: maximal efforts over 30 seconds, 2 minutes, and 4 minutes with 5 minutes recovery between intervals)
U16 skiers- double poling technique and 10 second sprints
Exercise Physiology Laboratory
2pm: Nipissing Athletics Weight Room.
Functional Movement Screening and Weight-lifting technique.
Game
4pm pick-up from Nipissing Athletics Foyer
Sunday June 25th
9am: Meet outside Nipissing University Athletics Building- 100 College Drive.
- Skate rollerskiing technique work.
- Starting with activation and drills from parking lot #9 and finishing with College Drive repeats.
Noon camp departure from Nipissing Athletics Foyer
Camp Equipment
- outdoor running shoes
- indoor running shoes
- skate rollerskis, poles, boots and helmet
- water bottle and holder
- snacks
- rain jacket and hat
Camp cost: $75 including team meal on Friday evening
Camp registration: https://events.eply.com/DrylandTestingCamp20233371405
Camp participants: 13-17 years old, alongside varsity skiers
Camp capped at 21 participants
Camp accommodations: Nipissing residences
Guest Rate
Single Room $48.50/night
4-Bedroom Suite $116.25/night
Nightly (plus HST)
To reserve accommodations on campus, please contact:
(705) 474-3450 ext. 4808
Jun
27
Tue
Jun 27 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Jul
2
Sun
Please register for this NOD training camp in Parry Sound July 2nd!
It’s a great way to connect with teammates over the sunny and hot months for a roller ski and maybe even swim (weather pending)!
https://zone4.ca/register/Z2XnRk/
July 2 2023 Single day – On and off Rollerskis dryland camp – Nobel
Ages: Open with target group U14 to U18
Location: McDougall Recreation Center
Cost: Free!
10 am Meet your peers in sport
10:10 am warmup jog and dynamic warmup
10:30 am movement skills
11:30 am movment skills on Roller skis
12:00 noon lunch, hang out with all
12:30 easy roller ski starts
1:30 pm U14 done for the day (suggested)
2:30 pm U16 done for the day (suggested)
3:00 pm U18 done
We have access to the rink in case of adverse weather
3:30 travel home
Gear required:
Classic and skate roller skis
Classic and skate poles with road tips
Shades
Water and snacks, lunch
Clothing for adverse weather
Oct
13
Fri
Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm – Oct 15 @ 2:00 pm
Our Annual Coaching Seminar is back!!!
Save the date: Fri eve, October 13 – Sun, October 15, 2023
We are excited to offer all coaches in Ontario a weekend of learning and sharing. We are using an Outdoor Education Center (Camp Kawartha: https://campkawartha.ca/) to provide an environment that is conducive to Building our Community. We will share best practices, integrate sessions with Para Nordic coaches and athletes, participate in outdoor team building activities that you can use with your own teams. Accommodations (cabin style) and Food (Saturday morning – Sunday lunch) provided.
We are planning the sessions now and will send out a schedule as soon as we can confirm topics and guest speakers. Registration will be on zone4.ca
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