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XCSO Board of Directors Call for Nominations

Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO) is seeking nominations to the Board of Directors.  We are looking for volunteers who are interested in making a difference at the provincial level.

This open call for nominations is your chance to help your provincial sport organization develop and grow!

Please review our strategic plan for more information.

If you are interested, please email Angus Carr, Chair of the Nomination Committee for more information on the process, and how you could contribute.

Nominees must be members of XCSO clubs, or be eligible to become members of an XCSO club before taking office.

The election for the Board of Directors will take place at the 2019 Annual General Meeting of XCSO, June 2, 2019 in Ottawa, ON. Please click Annual General Meeting for more information as it becomes available.

Female Coach Mentorship Program

Deadline for applications is March 24 – more info

Want to join NTDC Thunder Bay?

There is a new process this year for training centre nominations – contact Coach Timo directly at [email protected] if you are interested in joining NTDC Thunder Bay.

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Waxing Protocol – OUAs & OCup #5

Please note that the XCSO waxing protocol will be in effect for the Junior B/G and younger age categories for OCup #5.   For this race only, the Open categories will be exempt from this due to the combined OUA and OCup competition.

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District Teams & Ontario Jr Ski Team ranking list are now posted

LSSD is in the lead!  Check out District Teams for full results.

Ontario Junior Ski Team ranking list as per Period 3 CPL is now posted.

Concerns? Questions? Please advise Victor Wiltmann at [email protected]

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World University Games Fundraising Tool

Please support our student – athletes going to the World University Games in Siberia, Russia, March 2 – 12, 2019

100% of donations will go directly to athletes, team officials and Team Canada as a whole!

The website link is: https://www.rallyme.com/rallies/14106/teamcanadagamechanger

Click here to read further information about this initiative

 

THANK YOU for your assistance and support in this!

 

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Coach Salary Support from CAO (Coaches Association of Ontario)

Is your club interested in hiring a full-time coach? Check out this link to read about the support from CAO. http://www.coachesontario.ca/qfg/coach-salary-support/
The application intake is January 25, 2019.
This program takes a long term view to build capacity and leadership within the Ontario sport system. Through employment and development of new paid coaching positions, the CAO hopes to increase the performance of Ontario athletes, grow programs with the inspired leadership of dedicated full-time coaches.

How Much Can I Apply For?

The 3 Year Full Time Coach Salary Support program provides up to $60,000 of funds over 3 years for a new full-time coach. The amount of the CAO portion of the support in Year 1 is $25,000, in Year 2 is $20,000 and in year 3 is $15,000. The annual coach salary can be greater, but not less than $40,000 per year.

2019 CWG Team Ontario

Cross Country Ski Ontario is pleased to announce the 2019 Canada Winter Games Team Ontario. Congratulations to all the athletes!

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Cross Country Ski Ontario launches Fund Development Program

Cross Country Ski Ontario launches Fund Development Program with the hiring of Cathy Smart.  Please click here for the full media release.

Check out a summary of our Stakeholder survey.  Congratulations to Andrew Koski-Harja of North Bay Nordic who was winner of the XCSO swag.