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Walden tops the 2023 XCSO KM Challenge!

Walden Cross Country is the top club in the 2023 XCSO KM with 62 skiers logging their KM for a total of 17908.3 km skied.  In second is Highlands Trailblazers with 65 skiers logging 15159km.  Temiskaming Nordic rounded out the top 3 clubs with 38 skiers logging 9884 km.

Sara McIlraith contributed 1852 km to Walden’s total with Sian Leyshon of Highlands Trailblazers skiing 1274, and Jillian Daguerre of Porcupine Ski Runners skiing 1249km.

Thank you to everyone who logged their KM in some challenging weather this winter!

Spring Series Club Championships!

Congratulations Team Hardwood

2022-23 XCSO Spring Series Club Champions!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A big shout out to all 13 clubs who participated in this year’s event!   The Spring Championships were first held in North Bay in 2019.  This year we had mid-winter snow depths with amazing trail conditions thanks to all the hard work from the organizers and volunteers from North Bay Nordic.  Thank you North Bay Nordic for stepping up to host again this year!

Ramp Up your skill development programs!

Ramp It Up!!

Looking for a way to spice up your agility work?

Most skiers have had exposure to rollerski agility skill-development, mainly in the form of hops, jumps and various versions of tight corners.  Few skiers, however have had the experience of rolling smoothly through a set of ramps.

Why not start work on a set of your very own ramps? With a few tools and a little help from this resource guide you could be up and ramp’in in no time.

For further information, support or guidance on building ramps for your team/club contact:

Bryan Dubeau, [email protected]

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XCSO accepting applications for the position of Executive Director

Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO) invites applications for the position of Executive Director (FT).  The job posting will remain open until filled and the review of applications received will begin on April 18.  Full details HERE.

Liz Inkila Retires!!!

It is with great celebration and admiration that we acknowledge a tremendously successful career!

Liz Inkila will formally retire from her position as Executive Director this June after serving 17 years with Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO).  Her leadership and professionalism brought us to a place where there is a high degree of value-congruence within our ski community.  Liz put people, particularly athletes, first.  XCSO has undergone significant change over the years and much of that has to do with Liz’s expertise, work ethic, and dedication to the people she served.

Liz has been Ontario’s biggest cheerleader and an amazing team member to work with.  We are incredibly grateful for her contributions and her passion for all things Nordic!

 

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Team Ontario Points Update

Given that we are post-nationals and without an updated CPL, we have decided to hold off on any formal OST/OJST points update until after Nordiq Canada publishes final CPL on April 8th.  Any list produced now would be misleading and not representative of current athlete achievements.

Thank you for your patience as we work towards nominating our next Team Ontario!

As always, feel free to reach out to Bryan Dubeau at [email protected] with any questions.

 

 

Ontario Season Finale and 100m Championships Race!!! April 1st and 2nd, 2023

Come join us for one last race of the season!

The intent of this race weekend is to promote racing later into the season.

This race will have no bearing on any athlete rankings for the Ontario Junior Ski Team or Ontario Ski Team ranking lists. As a result, the level of services and officiating will not necessarily be the same as an Ontario Cup.

Friday March 31,2023: 5pm TCM via Zoom

Saturday April 1, 2023: 12pm late day Interval Start Skate followed by a complimentary chili lunch and treat buffet for racers and coaches ~3:00 pm Race Start, 100 m Sprints (~85m). Double elimination brackets by
category. Race to be known as the fastest skier in Ontario!

Sunday April 2, 2023: 10am Mass Start Classic

Race Notice and Full Details

Zone4 Registration

Link to Event WhatsApp Group

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Spirit North is hiring a Coordinator in Ontario

Spirit North is seeking an outstanding candidate to provide leadership and assume responsibility for the coordination and support of Spirit North program delivery to Indigenous communities across Ontario. More information HERE.