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Ontario to Move to Step One of Roadmap to Reopen on June 11

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Ontario is moving to Step 1 on June 11 at 12:01am – the regulation regarding Step 1 is not yet available, however, once it is published and reviewed, XCSO will provide further guidance if necessary.  Please note during Step 1 the following is permitted:

  • Outdoor sports training (no games or practices), fitness classes and personal training up to 10 people

Questions or concerns with respect to implementation at the local level should be directed to your local public health unit.

References:

Roadmap to Re-open Ontario

News Release

 

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XCSO hires District Development Coordinators

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XCSO is excited to announce the hiring of 3 of 4 District Development Coordinators.

Southern Ontario District will be led by Coach Bryan Dubeau. Bryan is a Competition Development Certified Coach who has led Team Canada at the 2019 FISU Games. Katherine Denis will lead the National Capital District. Katherine, a T2T coach, currently coaches with Nakkertok and competed as a varsity athlete with U Ottawa Nordiq and at the 2019 FISU Games. Lake Superior Ski District will have Katherine Hall at the helm. Katherine coaches with Lappe Nordic and competed as a varsity athlete with Lakehead University. If you would like to reach out, please check out our Contacts page.

The District Development Coordinators will be tasked with reaching out to clubs in their districts to engage and facilitate the development of coaches, athletes and parents in the sport of cross country skiing.

We continue to seek a District Development Coordinator for Northern Ontario District. More information here.

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Club/Team Group Training Update

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The following provides guidance to clubs/teams:

Present [Stay at home rules] – no group activities, individual exercise permitted
June 2 [Shutdown Zone rules- if Stay at Home is rescinded] – no group activities, individual exercise permitted
June 14 [Assuming Health indicators ] – “Step 1” Rules: Outdoor sports – training only, 10 people max, 3m distance

The regulation regarding Step 1 is not available and likely won’t be until late next week. Once it is published and reviewed, XCSO will provide further guidance.

References:

Roadmap to Re-open Ontario

Shutdown O. Reg 82/20

 

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Northern ON District Development Coordinator Contract Position

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While we continue to navigate the pandemic that in turn has changed our usual provincial programming, XCSO invites applications for a contract position – Northern ON District Development Coordinator.  The NOD Development Coordinator will work with a strong team of professionals who are committed to developing a cohesive and collaborative approach to athlete development in the province. The Development Coordinator’s position is collaborative in nature and working with club coaches will be an integral part of the role.  More details here.

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Reminder – Deadline for Team Ontario Development is June1

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Reminder to athletes and coaches! Team Ontario – Development applications are due June 1, 2021. Register at Zone4.ca

Due to the effects of the ongoing and evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Cross Country Ski Ontario has reviewed and modified provincial programming for the 2021-22 season. Given the unpredictable outlook for the season, particularly for “in-person” training camps, XCSO has modified our programming to reflect “what we can do”.  Full details available here. 

Questions can be directed to XCSO Technical Director Victor Wiltmann.

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SOD is Hiring- Team Coach & Coordinator

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SOD is seeking a new Coach and a new Coordinator for the SOD Race Team. We thank outgoing SOD Team Coach Madison Fraser for her enthusiastic work and wish her the best as she returns to school. We also thank Team Coordinator Scott Dowling for his support and organization of logistics/communication for the team.

About the SOD Team

The team is named to recognize and support the development of athletes racing the SOD races. The goal of the SOD Team is to support these athletes to begin to race competitively on the Ontario Cup circuit and to prepare to qualify for the Ontario Ski Team. The SOD Team targets athletes aged 13 through 16.  The SOD executive believes that promotion of an active ski racing circuit within SOD will strengthen the ski community by providing opportunities for skiers to come together as a community in fun and friendly competition.

SOD Team Coordinator

The SOD Team Coordinator is responsible for the administration of the team, including team selection, clothing, athlete communication, assisting the coach with planning team training camps, and promoting the SOD Paraffin Race Series.  The SOD Team Coordinator will be an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the board.

SOD Team Coach

The SOD Team Coach is to plan and deliver training camps for members of the SOD Team, with support from the coordinator as needed.  The SOD Team Coach must have, at a minimum, NCCP certification level of L2T-trained.

Full job descriptions and compensation details for both positions are available here: SOD Team Job Descriptions

To apply for either position, please send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Application deadline is May 28, 2021.

NOTE: The SOD Coach will adapt program offerings to follow current COVID guidance as recommended by Cross Country Ski Ontario in their “Return to Training” and “Return to Competition” documents.

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2020/2021 Nordiq Canada race license information for athletes

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The 2020/2021 Nordiq Canada race license application will remain open until June 1, 2021.  Please read here to understand the implications for athletes for the 2021/2022 competitive season. 2020/2021 Nordiq Canada race licenses are not required for Team Ontario programming.

Kivi Park in Sudbury – Para-Nordic Training Centre

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An in-depth look at Paralympian Collin Cameron, and the community who rallied behind the vision to build Ontario’s first Para Nordic Training Centre – Kivi Park in Sudbury.  Watch here.

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2021 Community Updates #1 and #2

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Join the XCSO staff as we look at the year ahead and what might be in store. Agenda to be updated as new info becomes available.

Agenda:

  • Team Ontario Programming
  • Job Postings – District Approach
  • Para-Programming (Update #2)
  • Camp and Racing Calendars
  • Wax Protocols (Update #2)

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April 15 @8:00pm: Zoom Link

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Dial-in Options: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbISqnUyFD

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April 29 @8:00pm: Zoom Link

ID: 812 9006 5825

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