2026-2027 Team Ontario Programs and Selection Criteria
Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO) is pleased to announce the release of the 2026–2027 Team Ontario Programs and Selection Criteria. This year’s edition has been significantly revamped to provide greater clarity, simplicity, and alignment across all XCSO performance pathways. All material changes from last season are highlighted for ease of reference.
A Clear Pathway for Ontario Athletes and Coaches
Team Ontario programming continues to support Ontario’s performance pathway through three pillars:
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Camps – a four-tier, LTAD-aligned system from District Camps to High Performance environments
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Testing – province-wide field testing focused on athlete readiness, movement quality, and long-term development (not performance benchmarks)
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Racing – a robust Ontario Cup series designed to provide fair, meaningful competition and develop future national-level athletes
Together, these pillars create a coherent system that better prepares athletes and coaches for success at provincial, national, and international levels.
What’s New This Year
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Clearer selection pathways for Development Team, OJST, OST, Para Nordic, and NTDC.
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Refreshed Camps Pathway (District → Development → High Performance Development → High Performance).
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Updated Testing Program expectations (Para Nordic adaptations coming 2026–2027).
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Updated appendices, including: OCUP schedule, age categories, field test dates, and CPL/IPB tables.
Who Should Read This
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Athletes & families
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Club & district coaches
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Para Nordic athletes, guides & clubs
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University/college programs
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Anyone planning to apply to Team Ontario programs
Programs Included
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Development Team
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Ontario Junior Ski Team (OJST)
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Ontario Ski Team (OST)
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Para Nordic Programs
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National Team Development Center (NTDC)
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Camps, Testing & OCUP Series overview
📥 Download Full Criteria
2026–2027 Team Ontario Programs & Selection Criteria (PDF)
Criteria is also available in the new Document Centre.
