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.
2023 Ski Nationals Event Schedule
Please keep up to date on the 2023 Ski Nationals to be held in Thunder Bay at the Lappe Ski Centre.
2022/2023 Ontario Cup Schedule
Cross Country Ski Ontario is pleased to announce the 2022/2023 Ontario Cup Schedule and host clubs. The busy race season will include the 2023 Ontario Winter Games rescheduled from 2022; the Ontario Para Sport Games; Eastern Canada Cups; Canada Winter Games in PEI; and the 2023 Ski Nationals in Thunder Bay. Please stay tuned to the Event Schedule as details become available.
2022-23 Nordiq Canada Coaching License
Coaches can now start signing up for their 2022-23 Nordiq Canada Coaching License
All coaches coaching for more than 7 hours/year must sign up for the 2022-23 NC Coaching License before starting to coach from July 1st 2022 to June 30th 2023 in order to continue benefiting from NC liability insurance coverage and other benefits
The NC coaching license is mandatory for all active cross country ski coaches in Canada who are coaching at least 7 hours per year with a registered cross country ski club.
NEW FOR ONTARIO
XCSO is committed to leading Safe Sport in our sport. As such, Cross Country Ski Ontario requires all Ontario coaches complete the Coaches Association of Canada’s Safe Sport (~ 90 minutes) and Understanding the Rule of Two (~ 20 minutes) e-learning modules. The free modules are available in the Locker.
XCSO will be monitoring compliance beginning September 2022 on a monthly basis.
Thank you for your efforts to make cross country skiing a safe sport for all participants.
If you have any questions about this, please email Katja Mathys
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