NTDC – Thunder Bay launches its NordicFest Fundraiser

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NTDC contributes in many ways to the development of athletes in the province of Ontario, and across Canada.  Since May 1 alone, NTDC’s outreach into the Ontario community includes:

  1. 7 of NTDC’s athletes have completed the L2T dry-land coaching course, and intend to complete the on-snow course this winter;
  2. All 7 of these athletes have coached or participated in XCSO “Excellence” camps aimed at U14 to U20 athletes across the province. Their involvement has been noticed and appreciated.
  3. NTDC hosted, for the first time, a successful summer program for grade 12 athletes. They intend to continue this in future years.
  4. NTDC will be traveling with the Ontario Junior Ski Team to a dry-land training camp in Hayward Wisconsin in September.
  5. NTDC and the Ontario Junior Ski Team will overlap at Frozen Thunder, further providing outreach activities.
  6. Also, NTDC Head Coach Timo Puiras is a mentor to two of Ontario’s development coaches through an XCSO Coach Mentorship program funded by the Coaches Association of Ontario. He is directly sharing his experience with the Ontario’s coaches of the future.

We invite you to consider the ways you can contribute to Ontario’s National Team Development Center located in Thunder Bay ON (NTDC – Thunder Bay). It could be in the form of a financial donation, by purchasing a table at the auction and joining us for dinner with your friends, by donating an item for the auction.

Check out the NordicFest Auction and Fundraiser page for more information.

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MTCS Funding Opportunities: Applications now available: Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund 

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Applications now available: Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund 

The Ministry of Sport is excited to announce applications are now being accepted for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF).

This new $200-million, three-year infrastructure fund will support Ontario’s growing communities with new and revitalized local sport and recreation facilities across the province.

The CSRIF is a two-stream, application-based funding program:

  • Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation – Funding between $150,000 and $1 million to extend the lifespan of existing community sport and recreation facilities/spaces and improve local programming and accessibility features to meet community need.

o   Application deadline is Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 5 p.m. (ET).

  • Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds – Funding up to $10 million to invest in new, transformative community sport and recreation infrastructure, including assets that do not currently exist in a community or the replacement of existing assets that have reached the end of their lifespan.

o   Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until all funding has been allocated. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Eligible applicants include:

    • Municipalities
    • Local services boards
    • Not-for-profit organizations
    • Indigenous communities and organizations
    • For-profit organizations (Stream 2 only).

Before you apply, consider these five steps:

  1. Read the full program guidelines for Stream 1 and Stream 2 that cover important information on drafting your application.
  2. Attend the stakeholder webinar on Tuesday, August 27 at 11 a.m. to learn about the program. Find out how to register by emailing [email protected]. A recording will be available on www.ontario.ca/communitysportfund for later viewing.
  3. Consult with your local Regional Development Advisor to discuss your project and ask questions unique to your situation.
  4. Create a My Ontario account and register for Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON) to submit your application. This process can take up to a week so avoid technical difficulties and delays by registering early.
  5. Check that you have all mandatory/supporting documents and submit your application early. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

More information or assistance:

For technical support related to Transfer Payment Ontario, contact TPON Client Care Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET):

    • Toronto: (416) 325-6691 or Toll Free: 1-855-216-3090
    • TTY/Teletypewriter (for the hearing impaired): 416-325-3408 / Toll free: 1-800-268-7095
    • Email: [email protected]

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Highlands Trailblazers is Hiring!

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Highlands Trailblazers is looking to hire a part time “Lead Coach Race Development XC skiing”

Check out the job ad here: XC race development lead coach JD

 

Ontario Coach Leslie Bode joining Nordiq Canada as the Para Nordic Development Coach.

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King Charles III Coronation Medal

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Deadline Extension- XCSO Mentorship Program including Provincial Coaching Experiences (PCE’s)

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The application deadline for the XCSO Mentorship including Provincial Coaching Experiences (PCE’S) has been extended to June 28th. 
Application HERE
Detailed program information found on our website HERE
Through this program, coaches will:
  • develop their own learning objectives
  • share experiences
  • exchange ideas
  • refine their understanding of coaching principles and strategies
  • participate in coaching immersion activities with Team Ontario through a Provincial Coaching Experience (PCE)

Apply to the XCSO Para Mentorship Program

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“You coach a person, not a sport”

“We are now accepting applications for the XCSO 2024-25 Para mentorship program. The aim of this program is to facilitate connections , partnerships and knowledge transfer for current and new Para Nordic coaches.
More details and application can be found HERE