Nordiq Canada Annual Fundraiser is now open!

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The Nordiq Canada Annual club fundraiser is open!

Last year 25 clubs participated in the Annual Club Fundraiser and raised $375,000 for their club projects.  Clubs like Nakkertok Nordic Ski Club:

“As a club, Nakkertok was overwhelmed by the support provided by the community in helping us to purchase our new Pisten Bully.  We are grateful that our supporters value our commitment to providing a fantastic skiing experience and will continue to invest in our facilities.  Thanks for the support!”, Steve Morris.

The goal of this year’s campaign is to raise $500,000 in support of cross-country ski club projects across Canada and Nordiq Canada is here to help you!

2022 Annual Club: Fundraiser Invitation

Annual Club Fundraiser: Application Form
Vendor Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT): Request Form

Questions: Krista Robinson: krobinson@nordiqcanada.ca

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OCup #3 (Thunder Bay) – Cancelled

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Lakehead Superior Nordic Association (LSNA) has made the difficult decision to cancel OCUP#3. The current restrictions in place by the Government of Ontario make it impossible for teams to access any indoor space on-site, and health units have recommended against non-essential travel. With schools opening on Monday there is an expectation that OMICRON will peak during the event, likely affecting travel, participation and volunteer capacity. The Local Organizing Committee has evaluated these factors and the additional measures required to address them, and determined that cancellation is the prudent course of action.

XCSO extends a thank you to the Local Organizing Committee for all their work and to our ski community for their continued patience and understanding as COVID-19 continues to impact our ability to host events.

2022 Ontario Winter Games Postponed Until 2023

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The Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Culture Industries (MHSTCI) along with the host community of the County of Renfrew have announced the postponement of the 2022 Ontario Winter Games to 2023.  Full media release is HERE.

This is a great disappointment to the athletes who have trained throughout this season towards this goal and to the coaches who have supported them.  More information will be provided when/if received.

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Impacts of Gov’t of ON COVID-19 Regulations

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The Government of Ontario announced new restrictions on January 3, 2022. Section 19 of  O.Reg 263/20 guides Sport and Recreational activities.  At this time the impact on cross country skiing is minimal.  Programming and competitions can continue. As always, activities should be planned in consultation with and guided by Local Public Health Units while following strict adherence to public health guidelines.  Please note a COVID safety plan must be in place.

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XCSO 2022 Kilometre Challenge is now live!

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Join with the Cross Country Ski Ontario community to ski as many kilometres as you can starting on January 1!  Thank you to Logan Hong for the upgrade in functionality and visuals from last year’s edition.   Click here to get your club started!

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Ontario Cup #2 (Sudbury) Cancelled

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It is with great disappointment that we announce the cancellation of Ontario Cup #2.  The race was intended to be held Jan 15/16 at Walden Cross Country in Sudbury.  The Public Health Unit Sudbury & District has implemented strict public health measures including limiting outdoor events to 25 people.  The Local Organizing Committee met with the Public Health Unit and were advised that holding the OCup was not possible given the current COVID-19 situation in the region.

Thank you to the Walden Local Organizing Committee for their continued dedication to hosting events in Ontario.  XCSO will continue to monitor the evolving COVID-19 situation in the province and provide updates as we navigate the pandemic for a second competitive season.

Rowan’s Law – Phase 2 Implementation

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Phase 2 of Rowan’s Law is effective January 1, 2022 and includes:

  1. Establish Removal-From-Sport and Return-to-Sport Protocols.
  2. Identify a designated person(s) as having specific responsibilities under the Removal/Return-to-Sport protocols
  3. Make their protocols available to designated person(s), and any athlete (and their parent if the athlete is under 18 years of age) who has been removed from training, practice or competition due to a suspected concussion
  4. Each sport organization shall create a retention policy for personal information if one does not exist.

Please refer to The Ministry of Health Sport Tourism & Culture Industries Rowan’s Law webpage for full details as well as sample templates.  Phase 2 Implementation is detailed HERE.

 

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XCSO 2022 Kilometre Challenge – Coming Soon!

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Some great new features combined with all the best from last season’s KM Challenge are coming to a ski club near you.  Be ready to join in the fun and ski lots of KM this winter.  Stay tuned for more details. 

Nordiq Canada Race License Update

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Purchase your 2020/2021 Nordiq Canada race license until Dec 9 at 12:00 pm.  Read more HERE.

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Meet OLLI the Ontario Otter!

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Thanks to everyone who voted.  OLLI will #see you on the trails this season!