2025 May XCSO Community Update – Launch of the XCSO Athlete Field Testing Manual
Join Us on May 14 at 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Zoom
Cross-country skiing places high demands on strength, endurance, and movement quality. Athletes must ski with technical precision while maintaining strong, stable positions. The XCSO Field Testing Program is designed to identify movement quality gaps and highlight opportunities for improvement. For more information….
The Northern Ontario District of Cross Country Ski Ontario is proud to help support athletes who choose to commit to the Ontario race schedule and represent our district at the Canadian National Championships.
This year, athletes who fulfill the requirements listed below may apply for a NOD Athlete Bursary by completing an online form.
Requirements to be considered for a NOD Athlete Bursary:
1) 2024-2025 membership to a NOD club in good standing*
2) 2024-2025 Nordiq Canada Race License
3) competed in at least 3 Ontario sanctioned events in the 2024-2025 season (sanctioned events include OCups and OUA Nordic Ski Championships), AND
4) competed at the 2025 Canadian National Championships.
*a NOD club in good standing is a club that has paid affiliation fees to NOD, XCSO, NC and has a representative attend the NOD AGM.
Note: The NOD Board will consider force majeures for the NOD Athlete Bursary. Injury, illness, family misfortune, exceptional circumstances, and equipment breakage will be considered valid grounds for a force majeure. Appeal documentation provided to NOD must include, but is not limited to, a letter/email from a Club Representative/Club Coach outlining the exceptional circumstances.
DEADLINE: Sunday, June 15 @ 11:59PM
Any questions or comments may be directed to the NOD Executive [email protected]
Join XCSO for the 2025 Annual General Meeting on Zoom.
Schedule:
5:30 pm to 7:20 pm Staff Reports and Questions
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm XCSO Annual Awards and AGM.
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The first session was a success!
The second session has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 4 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
Join Us for a Presentation and Interactive Session on Club Fundraising Initiatives
Presenters: Stephanie Marler, XCSO and Leila Verheyen, Team Hardwood parent and owner of LV Philanthrophy
Cross Country Ski Ontario invites club leaders, volunteers, and staff to participate in an upcoming presentation and interactive session outlining XCSO’s Club Fundraising Initiatives for the 2025–2026 season. This session will provide practical tools, templates, and ideas to help your club launch or strengthen its local fundraising efforts.
We know your time is valuable, so we’re offering two time options to accommodate busy schedules. Both sessions will be recorded and shared afterward for those unable to attend live.
The session will highlight why Ontario clubs should participate in the 2026 Nordiq Canada Annual Club Fundraiser, and will explain how XCSO will support participating clubs throughout the campaign. From communications and donor incentives to strategic planning and community engagement, you’ll leave with actionable insights to help your club succeed.
Whether you’re new to fundraising or looking to elevate your current efforts, this session is designed to equip you with tools and motivation to make a lasting impact.
PDF of Slide Deck for Download
20250611 Team Ontario (OJST) On-Boarding MeetingPostponed to June 11 at 6:00 pm.
Welcome to Team Ontario!
You’re in — now what?
This session for OJST and OST athletes!
Join us for a fun and important session just for newly named Team Ontario athletes (and your parents + coaches). We’ll break down what to expect this season, what being part of the provincial team really means, and how to make the most of the opportunities ahead.
Whether you’re pumped, nervous, or not totally sure what’s next—this session is for you. Bring your questions, meet some familiar faces, and get ready for a great season.
See link for the detailed list of events for the weekend: https://extendedlearning.nipissingu.ca/product/Nipissing-Nordic-Ski-Testing-Camp-June-20-22
As a part of the XCSO Excellence Camps program for 2025 Team Hardwood will be holding four training camps this summer, fall and winter that are open to other selected SOD U20, U18 and perhaps U16 athletes who do not have a regular daily training environment (DTE) and who have the training background to handle the training load in these camps.
The purpose of these camps is to offer to these selected skiers the opportunity to enhance their training opportunities and DTE to help them to represent their clubs and SOD at a higher level next racing season.
The first camp is on June 21-24 in the Gatineau/Ottawa area. The focus of this camp will be roller skiing and hiking in the Gatineau Park with twice daily training up to 3-4 hours per day. We are planning to stay at Carleton U in the residence. Meals will be in the residence cafeteria. Right now there is room for up to 8 skiers plus coaches. The approximate cost for the camp will be around $300 plus a $100 coaching fee. Athletes and coaches will have to find their own way to the camp. Team Hardwood skiers will be ride sharing.
For additional information about XCSO’s Excellence Camps, please contact Alex Roger at [email protected]
Calling U14 and older athletes. Join Coach Conor McGovern and NTDC/Lakehead U athletes for 2 great days of training.
Day 1 will be based from Kamview Nordic Center
Day 2 will be based from McKenzie Inn
The early bird rate for the the camp is $60 for both days. Camp registration cost will increase to $75 on June 27. Registration closes on Thursday, July 3 at Midnight.
Details to follow. Registration is open on Zone4.
