2023 Canada Winter Games Team
Congratulations to the 2023 CWG Team Ontario. The 2023 CWG take place Feb 27 – March 5 in PEI.
2023 CWG Ranking
The 2023 Canada Winter Games Trials took place Jan 6-8th at the Lappe Ski Centre in Thunder Bay. Based on results, the ranking list and related synopsis is HERE. A final team announcement will be made at the completion of World U20/U23 Championships Trials to be held in Prince George January 18-21.
CWG Selection Event – Clarification
Please see the CWG criteria for clarification & rationale regarding the prioritization of selection races.
Team Canada for FISU Games
Team Canada is well represented by Ontario clubs and universities at the 2023 FISU Games in Lake Placid, NY. Congratulations to all the athletes. More details here.
Ontario will follow Nordiq Canada Wax Rules for the 2022-2023 season
Cross Country Ski Ontario continues to adapt as we navigate the changing NF wax protocols. Thus, all standalone Ontario Nordiq Canada Tier 2 events will follow the Nordiq Canada Wax Rules. This includes Ontario Cups #2, 3 & 5 in Thunder Bay, Sudbury & Lakefield respectively; Ontario Winter Games; Ontario Para Sport Games; Ontario University Championships (OUAs); and Ontario Youth Championships.
Please note: an exception has been granted by Nordiq Canada to the Nakkertok venue to further restrict the use of fluoro grip waxes at the Candy Cane Cup and Eastern Canadian Championships. Please refer to Nakkertok’s Wax Policy for full details.
Please review the Nordiq Canada wax rules for information regarding the 2023 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals (Tier 1 event) held at Lappe Ski Centre in Thunder Bay.
2023 Canada Winter Games Team ON staff
Cross Country Ski Ontario announces the staff who will lead Team ON to the 2023 Canada Winter Games in PEI.
Katja Mathys – Head Coach
Victor Wiltmann – Assistant Coach
John Cowan – Para-Nordic Coach
Leif Lennie – Wax Technician
Liz Inkila – Team Manager
Please visit our CWG page for selection criteria and more as we get ready to represent Team O!
Community Update Presentation
In case you missed it on Monday, Nov 7, please check out the presentation HERE
Level 2 Officials’ Courses this fall!
Catch up on your Level 2 Officials’ Training! XCSO is offering a Level 2 Officials in each of the 4 Districts. Visit our Event page for details
Ontario Winter Games/ON Para Sport Games Criteria
The 2023 Ontario Winter Games will take place in Renfrew County Feb 9-12 and the Ontario Para Sport Games will take place in Durham County Feb 3-5. Selection criteria and other information can be found HERE.
Team Ontario Canada Winter Games Selection Criteria
Team Ontario has a strong history of excellence at the Canada Winter Games. More information regarding the Canada Winter Games is HERE and will be updated as more details become available.
Direct link to Team ON Selection Criteria.
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