HOSTING A RACE EVENT

Latest Update: July 10, 2025

Do you want to host an event in your community? Cross Country Ski Ontario is excited to support clubs and individuals around Ontario to ensure events run smoothly. Whether it’s a community loppet or a larger event, such as an Ontario Cup, we are here to assist you throughout the process.

Event Hosting Resources:

2025-2026 Resources:

2024-2025 Resources – will be updated as they become available:

Tier 2 Events – Ontario Cup, Ontario Youth Championships, OUAs, Ontario Winter Games and OFSAA

Is your club interested in hosting an Ontario Cup or Ontario Youth Championships either for the upcoming season or in the future? If you answered yes, please complete the XCSO OCUP/OYC Request to Host form linked above and email it to [email protected] by the stated deadline.

Tier 3 Events

Are you hosting an event that is open to people from outside your club, and are you charging more than $5/participant? If so, you probably need a Tier 3 event sanction. This is new this year. Luckily, it’s simple and inexpensive, and it ensures the event is insured.

What is a Tier 3 Event? A Tier 3 Events is a competition or event that is neither Tier 1 nor Tier 2, is open to racers or participants who are not members of the host club, and for which more than $5 per participant is collected. Learn more about Tier 3 Events and the recent changes with the Sanctioning Update Powerpoint and Tier 3 FAQ sheet.

Tier 3 Events are sanctioned by the Division (Cross Country Ski Ontario is a Division of Nordiq Canada). To have your event sanctioned complete the 2024 – 2025 Event Sanctioning Form. Note: For Technical Advisor you can input Angus Carr or XCSO. Angus is a Level 3 Official.

For information on how to add the Tier 3 Event Fee onto Zone 4 check out this help page.

If you have any questions about Tier 3, don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected].