Entries by Bryan Dubeau

Important Ontario Cup Update

XCSO has been watching our Ontario snow levels closely and we remain committed to holding an Ontario Cup race January 20 and 21. The plan is that we will have a decision on whether or not we proceed with the Lakefield venue by 12 noon this Saturday January 13th at which point we will either […]

Waxing Rules Update

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 […]

Our NEW Ontario Excellence Programs- now available!!

Cross Country Ontario is thrilled to share our 2024-2025 program document with you! We are calling them Excellence Programs because that’s what we are aiming for.  Through innovation, consistency and connection we aspire to fully reach our potential as a leading province in Nordic Skiing. Whether you are an athlete, coach, official, wax technician, or […]

Team Ontario Development 2023-24!

Congratulations to the following skiers on their selection to Team Ontario Development! The focus of this program is on skill building, commitment to training/documenting training, and overall improvement. A key benefit to this program is access to education sessions delivered by some of our provinces best sport science personnel from the Canadian Sport Institute of […]

Ontario Athletes – Nordiq Canada Prospects

Cross Country Ski Ontario would like to recognize the following Ontario athletes nominated and/or recently attended Nordiq Canada’s Prospects East Camp in Mont Ste. Anne, QC July 11 to 16, 2023. Participants were selected based on the criteria outlined in the Nordiq Canada National Ski Team (NST) Selection Criteria 2023-24.  Congratulations to the following athletes! […]

Youth Olympic Games Trials Supported Race Trip

Cross Country Ski Ontario is committed to supporting athletes, coaches, technicians, and officials in their pursuit of excellence.  The objective of this trip is to support Ontario athletes who may have the best opportunity to qualify for the 2024 Canadian Youth Olympic Games Team. Nordiq Canada will be selecting 2 female and 2 male athletes […]

2023-2024 Team Ontario Development Program

Team Ontario Development Program is indented to introduce athletes to high performance concepts and engage athletes in supplemental learning opportunities in nutrition, mental performance and technique. Athletes YOB 2009-2000 Intend to purchase a 2023/24 Nordiq Canada racing license and participate in the 2023-24 race season Be a member of a registered XCSO club Athletes must […]

2023-2024 Ontario Junior Ski Team (OJST)Nominations

We are pleased to nominate the following athletes to the 2023-2024 Ontario Junior Ski Team (OJST)! Nomination Synopsis Our aim is to be as inclusive as possible with the interpretation of criteria and nomination decisions. The Ontario Junior Ski Team (OJST) is a development focused team. Athletes nominated to this team must meet performance requirements […]

2023-2024 Ontario Ski Team (OST)Nominations

We are pleased to nominate the following athletes to the 2023-2024 Ontario Ski Team (OST)! Nomination Synopsis Our aim is to be as inclusive as possible with the interpretation of criteria and nomination decisions. The Ontario Ski Team (OST) is a high performance focused team. Athletes nominated to this team must meet performance requirements of […]

2023-2024 Ontario Para-Nordic Ski Team Nominations

We are pleased to nominate the following athletes to the 2023-2024 Ontario Para-Nordic Ski Team!! Nomination Synopsis Our aim is to be as inclusive as possible with the interpretation of criteria and nomination decisions. Athletes nominated to the Ontario Para-Nordic Ski Team are representative of Ontario’s highest performing para athletes. Selection was made by taking […]