Post updated 11 November 2023

2023 FIS Candy Cane Cup Race Notice.

Race Formats:
FIS Categories:
Friday, December 15 – 1.3 km Sprint Free Technique
Saturday, December 16 – 5 km Interval Start Free Technique
Sunday, December 17 – 10 km Interval Start Classic Technique

OCUP/QCUP Categories:
Friday, December 15 – U18/U16 2.5 km Interval Start Free Technique
Saturday, December 16 – U18/U16/U14/PN Stand 1 km & PN Sit 800m;  Sprint Free Technique (U14 only do the qualifier unless they advance in the U16 category)
Sunday,  December 17 – U18 10 km; U16 7.5 km; U14 5 km; PN Sit 5 km; PN Stand 7.5 km Classic Technique Interval Start

Join XCSO for its monthly Community Update

December 20 at 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

December focus: Unwrapping the Ontario Excellence Programs

These programs are about far more than XCSO’s race team criteria. They are about capacity building at the club level.

In alignment with its 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO) supports the pursuit of excellence whether you are an athlete, coach, official, wax technician, or event host. We are committed to ensuring that Ontario clubs, athletes, coaches, wax technicians, volunteers and officials are consistently recognized as among Canada’s best. Our objectives include developing more clubs that provide quality, intentional, and consistent daily training environments; developing more clubs capable of hosting Ontario Cup races; and supporting athletes, coaches, technicians and officials in their pursuit of excellence within effective development pathways.

Come to the December Community Update to learn how your club can be involved in this exciting programming.

Zoom Invitation Link to both meetings:

XCSO is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: XCSO Community Update – December 2023
Time: Dec 20, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Time: Dec 20, 2023 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 373 801 8209

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Update: 28 December 2023

Ontario Cup 2 is cancelled due to lack of snow on the trails. Alternatives were considered in consultation with XCSO and none are feasible at this time, again due to lack of snow throughout the province. Refunds will be issued as per the Race Notice. Thanks for your interest and support and we look forward to hosting future events at North Bay Nordic.

Race Formats:
Friday, January 5: Interval Start Free
Saturday, January 6: Qualifier + King’s Court Classic
Sunday, January 7: Mass Start Classic

Race Formats:
Saturday, January 20: Qualifier + Club Team Sprint Free (TBC) with allowance for Exhibition Teams.
Sunday, January 21: Interval Start Classic

This OCUP will include Para Nordic Categories

Race Formats:

Sprint F, CL Interval, F Mass Start

The City of Thunder Bay, Cross Country Ski Ontario and Lakehead Superior Nordic Association (Big Thunder and Lappe Nordic Ski Clubs) are excited to welcome selected athletes to the Lappe Ski Center for the 2024 Ontario Winter Games.

All event information will be posted on the Zone4 Event Page.

Race Formats:
Saturday: Free Technique Sprint Qualifier and District Relay
Sunday: 5 km Interval Start Classic

This event is open to selected athletes in YOB 2008-2009-2010.
Selection races were held in each district.

Visit the City of Thunder Bay’s Ontario Winter Games Website.

Race Formats:
Saturday, February 24: Classic Interval Start – afternoon start to accommodate athletes arriving from OFSAA
Sunday, February 25: Pursuit Free Technique