Meet OLLI the Ontario Otter!
Thanks to everyone who voted. OLLI will #see you on the trails this season!
2022 Ontario Winter Games Selection Criteria
2022 Ontario Winter Games Selection Criteria is now available HERE.
Cross Country Ski Ontario Competition Vaccination Mandate Policy
Cross Country Ski Ontario’s Board of Directors has approved a Vaccination Mandate Policy for all Ontario Cups, Youth Championships and District Series events. The full policy is HERE.
Background information:
Cross Country Ski Ontario’s Board of Directors has passed a motion that all coaches, athletes, officials and volunteers who are eligible to be vaccinated (ages 12 & older) will be required to be fully vaccinated to participate at all XCSO competitions. Competitions affected include Ontario Cups, Youth Championships and District Series. XCSO also strongly recommends that all clubs follow this vaccination policy at interclub competitions.
XCSO continues to follow indicators from the government, public health guidance, and other sports organizations. While predominantly an outdoor sport where risk is lower, our sport has a significant reliance on indoor spaces due to inclement weather, cold temperatures, and wax facilities. It is incumbent on XCSO to mitigate risk and maintain the safety of all participants including those who have health issues, and those who are unable to be vaccinated due to eligibility or a medical exemption. This is supported by Nordiq Canada.
Accommodations will be made based on direction from the Ontario Human Rights Commission policy statement on Vaccination mandates. Medical exemptions will be accommodated based on the Ontario Ministry of Health’s Medical Exemptions to the COVID-19 Vaccination.
Comments/feedback should be directed to Liz Inkila.
Please help us name the XCSO Mascot
We are thrilled to welcome XXX the Ontario Otter to the XCSO ski community. Please help us chose a name for the mascot.
Vote HERE by 23:59 December 1st.
Join XCSO’s High Performance Committee as Athlete Rep
Are you passionate about cross country skiing? XCSO is accepting Expressions of Interest from athletes across Ontario to bring the athlete’s voice to our High Performance Committee. Must be 16 years of age or older. Deadline to apply is December 10. More details about the role and the application process are HERE.
Cross Country Ski Ontario Competition Vaccination Mandate
Cross Country Ski Ontario’s Board of Directors has passed a motion that all coaches, athletes, officials and volunteers who are eligible to be vaccinated (ages 12 & older) will be required to be fully vaccinated to participate at all XCSO competitions. Competitions affected include Ontario Cups, Youth Championships and District Series. XCSO also strongly recommends that all clubs follow this vaccination policy at interclub competitions.
XCSO continues to follow indicators from the government, public health guidance, and other sports organizations. While predominantly an outdoor sport where risk is lower, our sport has a significant reliance on indoor spaces due to inclement weather, cold temperatures, and wax facilities. It is incumbent on XCSO to mitigate risk and maintain the safety of all participants including those who have health issues, and those who are unable to be vaccinated due to eligibility or a medical exemption. This is supported by Nordiq Canada.
Accommodations will be made based on direction from the Ontario Human Rights Commission policy statement on Vaccination mandates. Medical exemptions will be accommodated based on the Ontario Ministry of Health’s Medical Exemptions to the COVID-19 Vaccination.
Full details will be released in due course. Comments/feedback should be directed to Liz Inkila [email protected].
2021-2023 Team Ontario Programming
Team Ontario Programming document now available. Full details HERE.
XCSO Community Update
Join XCSO in a Community Update on Monday, October 18th at 8pm.
Agenda:
- XCSO Workshop and Apply It Day
- District Development Coordinators Programming/Plans update
- Ontario Team Programming for 2021/2022
- Competition calendar
- Return to Sport Protocols
XCSO is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Community Update
Time: Oct 18, 2021 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 892 1078 4657
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Provincial Coaching Experiences Opportunity – Para-Nordic & Team ON
Looking to expand your experience as a coach and make a difference in the athlete experience at a training camp? XCSO is seeking coaches for two Provincial Coaching Experiences (PCE) – Para-Nordic dryland camp and Team ON on snow camp in Morin Heights, QC. Deadline to apply is October 9th. More details.
XCSO Return to Sport Protocol updated with Proof of Vaccination Guidelines
Please continue to visit this website for up to date information as we continue to manage our sport during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to our ski community for their continuing support and adherence to public health guidelines.
Please refer to our COVID-19 page which is now updated with information about:
- Return to Sport including the Government of Ontario’s Proof of Vaccination program
- Updated Return to Training
- A sample Safety Plan for training camps will be re-published
Ministry of Health Q & A for proof of vaccination.
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