Weekly Update to Divisions: 3 April - April 9 /Mise à jour hebdomadaire aux divisions : 3 avril - 9 avril
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Dear Divisions,
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Protocol
We hope you are staying well! The situation respecting the current pandemic continues to change quickly as it affects the activities of Nordiq Canada National, Divisions, clubs and members. It is expected that updated restrictions and recommendations published by your local public health authority, the Government of Canada and other authorities are followed.
There are a number of activities and events that were pre-approved and/or issued Certificates of Insurance before this emergency arose. Local and national public heath guidance may impact whether those pre-approvals and certificates remain valid.
Many clubs are considering how to tailor training to at-home or other environments. Our insurers remind you to:
- Use Common sense
- Tailor coaching/expert guidance to age and ability
- Keep a record or training log – both athlete and coach/trainer
- Do not do or recommend what you would not do under normal circumstances
- Stay within the coach/trainer skill level as well as the ability level of the group you are advising
- Obey and follow all local, provincial and federal rules, regulations and guidelines
- Exercise extreme caution with use of weights or other equipment or apparatus – there is no shortcut.
- Follow Safety in Sport guidance when using digital technology for coaching, workouts and communication(e.g., messaging, video conferencing), including adapting the Rule of Two to new training environments.
There will be a number of impacts to address over the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, we are here to answer your questions as best we can. Nordiq Canada staff is working from home and is best reached by direct email: https://nordiqcanada.ca/about/our-people |
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Safety in Sport and Gender Equity Implementation Strategy
As you know, Sport Law and Strategy Group is helping Nordiq Canada develop a Safety in Sport and Gender Equity Implementation Strategy, which will be implemented with the national team as well as our 350 clubs through our 13 provincial and territorial Divisions across Canada. Tools, such as policies and practices, will be part of this strategy. Your input is critical. Thank you to all of the clubs, Divisions and athletes who responded to surveys. The response rate was incredible, and your commitment to creating safe and gender equitable sport experiences was loud and clear. Coaches and officials are responding to surveys now. When the current pandemic subsides, we will host a workshop with community representatives to review what we learned and determine where we want to go as a community. A background document is attached as a reminder.
Action: For your information
Questions: Megan Begley, MBegley@Nordiqcanada.ca
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Selection Criteria Amendments
Please note the amendments made to the following selection criteria documents resulting from unforeseen circumstances. The amendments are outlined below as well as on the top page of the document posted on the Nordiq Canada website:
- NST Selection Criteria – change of appeal date from April 13 to May 21
- AAP Carding Selection Criteria – change of appeal date from April 23 to May 21
- COC Leader – change of final COC leader selection from best of 8 races to best of 5 races.
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Weekly Update to Divisions: March 26 - April 2
Dear Divisions,
Please share this information within your offices and with your members as appropriate: |
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Protocol
The situation respecting the current pandemic is changing rapidly as it affects the activities of Nordiq Canada National, Divisions, clubs and members. It is expected that updated restrictions and recommendations published by your local public health authority and the Government of Canada are followed. For more information please see the link.
There are a number of activities and events that were pre-approved and/or issued Certificates of Insurance before this emergency arose. Local and national public heath guidance may impact whether those pre-approvals and certificates remain valid.
Nordiq Canada is grateful for the support of the Sport Medicine Advisory Committee, which continues to distribute regular updates: Update #9: Advisory on COVID-19.
There will be a number of impacts to address over the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, we are here to answer your questions as best we can. Nordiq Canada staff is working from home and is best reached by direct email: https://nordiqcanada.ca/about/our-people
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Coaching Development
While we may not be advised or able to organize and /or host coach training workshops, there exist many opportunities for those of us with some extra time on our hands to invest in continued personal/professional development. Listed are some updates related to coaching development as well as some interesting options for online learning. And while perhaps not the most integral means of learning, I am convinced there is a great deal of benefit to any exposure we provide ourselves on a regular basis. These are also topics that we can pick up when back in the field and have the privilege of being in one another’s company once again.
Making Ethical Decisions –
As of Wednesday April 1st, an updated version of the course is now being delivered based upon a revised Code of Ethics developed by the Coaching Association of Canada.
What does this mean to us?
- For all new learners the process is pretty much status quo. Following the ICC online module, learners can proceed directly to the MED online evaluation available in the Locker and complete the process.
- For learners who were in the process of completing the MED online evaluation, I am afraid that you will need to start the evaluation over (no extra costs) as the evaluation reflects the new Code of Ethics. We also recommend reviewing the new Code of Ethics that is available through the link below.
- For learners who have previously completed the ICC online module and have not begun the MED online evaluation, we recommend reviewing the new Code of Ethics prior to beginning the evaluation process through the Locker.
If you are a coach who has not completed certification at the Community Coaching context, we do recommend proceeding with the process which includes
You can find the updated Code of Ethics on the CAC’s site or opening the attachment.
Safe Sport –
While visiting the Locker you might notice some new online learning courses, notably the Safe Sport module that was added Wednesday April 1 st. Safe Sport is currently an important topic in the Canadian sporting culture and the module seeks to enable coaches to identify and address issues under the premise that:
Everyone has the right to feel safe and participate in an accessible and inclusive sport environment free from maltreatment, regardless of age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, language, creed, religion, athletic potential, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sex and sexual orientation.
The module is free and serves as a complement to the Making Ethical Decisions component that certified coaches are required to complete. While not (yet) mandatory, the Safe Sport online module provides not only a heightened awareness to coaches as others, but also defines action pathways and tools to enable individuals to address inappropriate behaviour and situations.
Note that this online learning module is available to everyone involved in sport (athletes, coaches, parents, administrators, etc.)
Multi-sport training – Including Comp-Dev modules
Not that during the current Coronacrisis, Provincial and Territorial Sport Coaching Resources are offering webinar delivery of the different modules. You can check with your organization to see what is available. There may also be opportunities to benefit from courses offered outside your own division by visiting the various websites as well as the calendar in the Locker.
As the impossibility of in-person training continues, visit the Locker and provincial territorial sites to see what is being added to the web delivered menu.
NCCP Nutrition –
If you have not already visited this learning resource also available in the Locker, it may be of interest to not only coaches, but athletes and parents as well.
Sport for life –
Coaches can find a number of interesting online courses housed within the S4L website. The can be accessed via the elearning housed under the Campus tab on the Sport for Life homepage.
Actions: Share with you clubs
Questions: Stephane Barrette, SBarrette@Nordiqcanada.ca
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Fiscal Year End
Happy New Year! Nordiq Canada's 2020-2021 fiscal year is upon us. Please remember to submit all bills, expense claims and grant reporting ASAP.
Action: For your information
Questions: Megan Begley, MBegley@Nordiqcanada.ca
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Dave Dyer Strides into Retirement
Please join us in celebrating Dave Dyer, Nordiq Canada Events Director, as he strides into retirement. Dave has been with Nordiq Canada…forever, and the ski community is so much better for it. Dave brought numerable FIS and WPNS World Cups to Canada, organized the development of countless officials, and impacted the lives of tens of thousands of racers as the man behind Canada’s domestic race program. Dave has done it all with unmatched selflessness and humanity. Thank you, Dave!
It’s impossible to replace Dave with just one person. We are doing what we do best and taking a team approach to providing event services. Megan Begley will coordinate the team that, at this time, includes Jeff Ellis as events coordinator and Marian Doesburg as events support. The team is grateful for the thousands of volunteers who will continue to provide input to and deliver the events program in every corner of the country.
Action: For your information
Questions: Jeff Ellis, JEllis@Nordiqcanada.ca |
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Para-Nordic Update
The Para-Nordic team is safe and healthy after completing a 14-day self -solation. The Own the Podium review of the team is now complete, and funding announcements are expected in June. The team nominations for the 2020-21 season will be available for review by the Para-Nordic Committee during their teleconference on April 9.
Action: For your information
Question: RMckeever@Nordiqcanada.ca |
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High Performance Update
We have scheduled our HPC meeting for Wednesday April 8 to select 2020-21 NST.
We are still working on our GMP roll out plan more information to follow on how we will roll this out and work with the division
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Points List
Final Canada Point Distance and Sprint Points for 2020 have been posted. If you require Points for your Provincial Team Selection please contact Jeff.
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Nordiq Canada Awards
Nordiq Canada is seeking nominations for the following awards:
- Firth Award – presented to a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to cross-country skiing in Canada
- Dave Rees Award – presented to a man or woman to recognize outstanding achievement and commitment in the national development of cross-country skiing
- Volunteer of the Year Award(s) – presented to a man or a woman to recognize significant achievement in the regional or national development of cross-country skiing
Please see the attached nomination form for more information. The awards will be announced June, 2020
Deadline for submission: May 8, 2020
Nomination form here.
Action: Share with your clubs |
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Weekly Update to Divisions: March 20 - March 26
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Protocol
The situation respecting the current pandemic is changing rapidly as it affects the activities of Nordiq Canada National, Divisions, clubs and members. It is expected that updated restrictions and recommendations published by your local public health authority and the Government of Canada are followed. For more information please see the link.
There are a number of activities and events that were pre-approved and/or issued Certificates of Insurance before this emergency arose. Local and national public heath guidance may impact whether those pre-approvals and certificates remain valid.
Nordiq Canada is grateful for the support of the Sport Medicine Advisory Committee, which continues to distribute regular updates: Update #9: Advisory on COVID-19.
There will be a number of impacts to address over the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, we are here to answer your questions as best we can. Nordiq Canada staff is working from home and is best reached by direct email: https://nordiqcanada.ca/about/our-people
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Gold Medal Profile
Nordiq Canada was planning to present the work that has been completed in the cross country skiing Gold Medal Profile (GMP). With the cancellation of the event, a new plan to present this information to the ski community is being developed. More information will be shared once the plan is finalized.
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Annual General Meeting
Under the current public health emergency, the Annual General Meeting is unlikely to proceed as planned in Canmore from June 11-13. We are considering a variety of alternatives. Please stay tuned.
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Weekly Update to Divisions: March 13 - March 19
And the winner of the 2020 Jackrabbit Toque Design Contest is…
... 9 year old Nicholas Driver from Kanata Nordic!
Congratulations Nicholas! Your winning design will be showcased on more than 10,000 Bunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit toques across Canada next year.
Thank you to all of our passionate Nordic-artists who participated.
Action: Please share with clubs
Questions: Ilona Gaypay, igaypay@nordiqcanada.ca |
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Protocol
The situation respecting the current pandemic is changing rapidly as it affects the activities of Nordiq Canada National, Divisions, clubs and members. It is expected that updated restrictions and recommendations published by your local public health authority and the Government of Canada are followed. For more information please see the link.
There are a number of activities and events that were pre-approved and/or issued Certificates of Insurance before this emergency arose. Local and national public heath guidance may impact whether those pre-approvals and certificates remain valid.
Nordiq Canada is grateful for the support of the Sport Medicine Advisory Committee, which continues to distribute regular updates: Update #6: Advisory on COVID-19.
There will be a number of impacts to address over the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, we are here to answer your questions as best we can. Nordiq Canada staff is working from home and is best reached by direct email. |
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Survey to be Completed by Race License Holders: Safe Sport and Gender Equity
Nordiq Canada is currently building a Safe Sport and Gender Equity Implementation Strategy (SSGEIS), which will be eventually implemented with the national team as well as our 350 clubs through our 13 provincial and territorial Divisions across Canada. More information is here. As part of the process, we have engaged the Sport Law & Strategy Group (SLSG) to administer four surveys. The second survey has been emailed to race license holders. Please encourage your racers to complete the survey.
The SafeSport and Gender Equity workshop, originally planned for April, is postponed.
Action: For your information
Questions: Megan Begley, mbegley@nordiqcanada.ca |
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Para Nordic Team Update
The Para-Nordic team was all set to begin the WPNS Biathlon World Championships, when they woke up to different news. The event had been cancelled and they were catching planes home in 6 hours.
Robin McKeever recently commented to the Para-Nordic team: "I want to take the time to formally thank Custom Travel and the team at Air Canada for the assistance to get the team home ASAP. I want to also thank all the staff & athletes who were involved in communication, getting wax rooms packed up and gear packed and transported to airports. From 3am wake ups in Sweden, to staying awake until after 1am in Canada, It was very much a crazy team effort."
The entire team of athletes and staff are currently home safely and self-isolating for 14-days. They continue to train, albeit solo, sometimes on the ski trails (the skiing in Canmore is amazing right now) or doing home based workouts. Some are also digging into personal interests like educational courses or art, and others are giving their homes a deep clean.
As a staff, we continue preparations towards 2022, and the many shapes this may take in the coming months. We continue to be a strongly connected and supportive team and know we'll get through this together. Wishing you all good health from our team to yours!
Action: For your information
Questions: Kate Boyd, kboyd@nordiqcanada.ca |
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Weekly Update to Divisions: March 6 - March 12
Nordiq Canada Cancels 2020 Canadian Ski Championships at
Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Club in Vernon, B.C.
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Time to Vote for the Jackrabbit Toque Design 2021!
Nordiq Canada needs your help to decide the Jackrabbit Toque Design 2021. The finalists are in across the country. Please provide your input by March 18 at 12 noon MST.
Please remember that only Nordiq Canada members are eligible to vote using the Survey Monkey link.
Announcement of the ‘winning’ toque design will be posted on Nordiq Canada’s Facebook page and website.
Action: Share with clubs
Questions: Ilona Gyapay, igyapay@nordiqcanada.ca
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Weekly Update to Divisions: February 28 - March 5
Investment in Sport Leadership Excellence - Congratulations Kate Boyd!
Kate Boyd, Para-Nordic’s NextGen coach and High Performance Manager, recently completed the OTP lead “Canada Coach” program. Part of the Coaching Enhancement Program, Kate graduated with Cohort 3, and participated in 4, 4-day course modules focused on the development of Canada’s Paralympic and Olympic coaches skills beyond the daily training and competition environments. Kate commented that “the Canada Coach program was one of the richest and most impactful coach development experiences” she has had. She is thankful to Own the Podium, Canadian Paralympic Committee, Canadian Olympic Committee, Sport Canada and Coaching Association of Canada for their support and investment in such a world leading program.
For more information on the program
Actions: Share with clubs
Questions: Kate Boyd, kboyd@nordiqcanada.ca |
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Young Canucks Take Giant Stride Forward at World Championships
A trio of teenage Canadians sprinted into the heats on the opening day of the Under 23 and Junior World Ski Championships and set the tone for a successful week. Heading into the final weekend, Canadian athletes have combined to post eight top-20 finishes, highlighted by Remi Drolet’s stellar fourth-place battle in the junior men’s 30-kilometre skate-ski race.
Drolet came just 10 seconds away from becoming the third Canadian ever to win a Junior World Championship medal.
Other Junior highlights include: Tom Stephen skiing to 17th in the 30km. Xavier McKeever matched that result in the 10-kilometre classic-ski race.
The Under-23 men also had a strong outing in Oberwiesenthal, Germany. Philippe Boucher had the performance of the week after fighting for 12th spot in the 30-kilometre skate-ski race. Sam Hendry finished six spots behind him in 18th.
Graham Ritchie also celebrated a career-best distance result at the Under-23 Nordic World Ski Championships after storming to 13th-place in the 15-kilometre classic-ski race. It was sweet redemption for Graham who crashed in the opening round of the sprint heats after qualifying in sixth place.
Laura Leclair had the result of the week for the Under 23 women. Laura skied to 20th place in the sprint race to open the week.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Nordiq Canada is relying on the advice of the Sport Medicine Advisory Committee, which provides guidance for teams traveling overseas and event hosting in Canada. The Advisory Committee rates the risk of contracting COVID-19 in Canada as very low. We are in close contact with FIS, our team doctors, and organizing committees for the FIS World Cups in Quebec City and Canmore and the Canadian Ski Championships. There is currently no indication for event organizers to delay or postpone sporting events in Canada.
Action: For your information
Questions: Jeff Ellis, jellis@nordiqcanada.ca
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Survey to be Completed by Race License Holders: Safe Sport and Gender Equity
Nordiq Canada is currently building a Safe Sport and Gender Equity Implementation Strategy (SSGEIS), which will be eventually implemented with the national team as well as our 350 clubs through our 13 provincial and territorial Divisions across Canada. More information is here. As part of the process, we have engaged the Sport Law & Strategy Group (SLSG) to administer four surveys. The second survey has been emailed to race license holders. Please encourage your racers to complete the survey.
Action: For your information
Questions: Megan Begley, mbegley@nordiqcanada.ca
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CBC - North American World Cup Coverage
Sunday March 15th
15:00 -16:00 ET - Cross Country Skiing World Cup on CBC - Quebec
Tues March 12th
16:45 - 18:15 ET - Cross Country Skiing World Cup on CBC - Minneapolis
Friday March 20th
13:10 - 14:00 ET - Women's 10K Mass Start - Canmore
14:15 - 15:10 ET - Men's 15K Mass Start - Canmore
Saturday March 21st
12:30 - 13:15 ET - Women's 10K C Pursuit - Canmore
13:45 - 14:45 ET - Men's 15K Pursuit - Canmore
Sunday March 22nd
12:00 -13:20 ET - Mixed Relay - Canmore
Action: For your information
Questions: Jeff Ellis, jellis@nordiqcanada.ca
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Weekly Update to Divisions: February 21 - February 27
Live Stream of FIS World Jr/
U23 Nordic Ski Championships
Nordiq Canada is pleased to announce that our Facebook page will have a live stream for the FIS World Jr/U23 Nordic Ski Championship happening from February 28 – March 8. Don’t forget to watch and cheer on Team Canada!
Live Stream Schedule here
Actions: Share with your clubs
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Annual General Meeting: June 11-13 in Canmore AB
Mark your calendars and stay tuned. Registration will open in April.
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Reminder - CCUNC Eligibility Forms due March 18th
Please note that the CCUNC Eligibility Forms for the Canadian National Championships must be submitted by March 18.
F ind the form here.
Please note that this form is also available on our website.
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Coaching Development & Outreach in Nunavut
From February 14-24, Nordiq Canada’s Director of Coaching and Athlete Development Stephane Barrette spent time in Iqaluit, Nunavut providing coaching development, and outreach to the cross country ski community in the True North.
Action: For your information
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Athlete Notice for World Cups in Quebec/Minneapolis and Canmore
An Athlete Notice for the World Cups in Quebec/Minneapolis and Canmore is now available on the Nordiq Canada website
More information is availabl e here.
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JOB NOTICE: Head Coach for Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club
Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club in Rossland British Columbia is seeking a positive and energetic leader for the position of Head Coach for the Skier Development Program.
For more information visit the link.
Action: Share with clubs
Questions: sdhpc12@gmail.com |
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Weekly Update to Divisions: February 14 - February 20
Survey to be Completed by Each Club and Division: Safe Sport and Gender Equity
Nordiq Canada is currently building a Safe Sport and Gender Equity Implementation Strategy (SSGEIS), which will be eventually implemented with the national team as well as our 350 clubs through our 13 provincial and territorial Divisions across Canada. Tools, such as policies and practices, will be part of this strategy. More information is here.
As part of the process, we have engaged the Sport Law & Strategy Group (SLSG) to administer four surveys. The first survey is to help identify what each sport organization is currently doing in the areas of member safety and gender equity.
One person from each Division and club is asked to complete the survey by March 5. The survey has been emailed directly to Division executive directors and club presidents.
Action: Complete the survey and encourage clubs to complete the survey
Questions: Megan Begley, mbegley@nordiqcanada.ca
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Cross Country Skiing Coverage on CBC and Facebook
This year CBC will be streaming the following events on CBCSports.ca, CBC Sports APP and CBC GEM.
Saturday, March 7
08:50-10:20 ET LIVE Cross Country Skiing World Cup on CBC: Women’s 30K Mass Start – Oslo
Saturday, March 14
13:20-14:50 ET LIVE, Cross Country Skiing World Cup on CBC: Women’s & Men’s Sprint C - Quebec
Friday March 20
13:10 - 14:00 ET LIVE Cross Country Skiing World Cup on CBC: Women's 10K F Mass Start - Canmore
14:15 - 15:10 ET LIVE Cross Country Skiing World Cup on CBC: Men's 15K F Mass Start - Canmore
Saturday March 21
12:30 - 13:15 ET LIVE Cross Country Skiing World Cup on CBC: Women's 10K C Pursuit - Canmore
13:45 - 14:45 ET LIVE Cross Country Skiing World Cup on CBC: Men's 15K C Pursuit - Canmore
Sunday March 22
12:00 - 13:20 ET LIVE Cross Country Skiing World Cup on CBC: Mixed Relay - Canmore
The following event will be broadcast live on CBC
Saturday, March 14
15:00-16:00 ET LIVE, Road to the Olympic Games: Cross Country Skiing World Cup on CBC: Men’s and Women’s Sprint – Quebec
Saturday, February 28 – March 3rd
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FIS World Junior/U23 Nordic Ski Championships 2023
It’s been 10 years since Vancouver-Whistler hosted the 2010 Games. Just imagine the opportunity if the Nordic world returned to our Whistler playground. Nordiq Canada is keen to make this happen! Join us in helping to support an official bid to bring the 2023 World Jr/U23 Nordic Ski Championships to Whistler Olympic Park
More information here.
Action: Share with your club
Questions: Jeff Ellis, jellis@nordiqcanada.ca
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Nordiq Canada Club Finder
Is your club information up to date? We encourage all clubs to go to our new website and look up their club via the club finder. If they information is not correct and/or you forget your log in information to update, please contact us.
Action: Share with clubs
Questions: Marian Doesburg, info@nordiqcanada.ca
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Weekly Update to Divisions: February 6 - February 13
New Direction. New Brand. New Website
This time last year, we introduced a bold, new brand that emphasizes the synergy between grassroots and high performance. This week, we have launched our new website that works better to support, inspire and develop athletes of all ages and abilities, as well as the coaches, officials and wax techs who support them.
Visit Website
More Information
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Survey for FIS Youth and Children's Committee
The International Ski Federation (FIS) is making a survey in several nations amongst your peers in order to get a better view of your thoughts about cross country skiing. These views help us, as FIS, to evaluate the current status as well as to determine the direction that cross country skiing should be taken to. The result of this survey will be revealed and shared in the FIS Congress meetings in May
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Your participation is completely anonymous. We thank you for your time and wish you a great skiing season! If you would like to get some more information about this survey please contact your local FIS Cross Country Youth & Children's Sub-Committee representative.
Survey
Action: Share with your clubs
Questions: Allison McArdle, Allison.c.mcardle@gmail.com
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Para-Nordic Update
We are pleased to announce that para-nordic coordinator Julie Beaulieu is now full time at our Canmore office. Julie is engaged with recruitment, development and grants for divisons. Welcome Julie!
The para-nordic team is currently up at Mount Engadine Lordge for altitude preparation for the World Para Biathlon Championships and World Cup Finals Östersund, Sweden from March 12-22.
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Weekly Update to Divisions: January 31 - February 6
Conference Call for All Club and Division Administrators: February 13 at 7:00 pm ET
Nordiq Canada is taking a proactive approach to safety in sport and gender equity. In partnership with Sport Law & Strategy Group, we are beginning a project that will involve and impact all of you. We invite you to embark on this journey with us to design and implement reasonable and realistic policies and practices ensuring safe and equitable environments for our collective members. More information is here.
In order to offer information and further understanding about the project, including answering your questions, we are holding a conference call for club and Division administrators. Please join us on Thursday, February 13 at 7:00 pm ET. There is a maximum number of phone connections available.
One administrator from each club and Division is invited to RSVP here.
We will use a teleconference line for audio, and Adobe Connect to share visuals and take questions.
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World Cup P4 Team Announcement
The following athletes have been selected to participate in the World Cup for Period 4, as per the Competition Trip Selection Criteria 2019-20 document. The Team of for (4) women and four (4) men will depart Canada on February 3, 2020 to compete in races at Falun, Ostersund, Are, Storlien-Meraker and Trondheim
•Dahria Beatty (criteria 4.3.a, Davos 25th)
•Katherine Stewart-Jones (criteria 4.3.b)
•Emily Nishikawa (criteria 4.3.c, rank 1)
•Cendrine Brown (criteria 4.3.c, rank 2)
•Ricardo Izquierdo-Bernier (criteria 4.3.c, rank 1)
•Evan Palmer-Charrett (criteria 4.3.c, rank 3)
•Russell Kennedy (criteria 4.3.c, rank 5)
•Alexis Dumas (criteria 4.3.c, rank 10)
Antoine Cyr (criteria 4.3.b, rank 2) – declined
Graham Ritchie (criteria 4.3.c, rank 4) – declined
Pierre Grall-Johnson (criteria 4.3.c, rank 6) – declined
Philippe Boucher (criteria 4.3.c, rank 7) – declined
Jess Cockney (criteria 4.3.c, rank 8) – declined
Sam Hendry (criteria 4.3.c, rank 9) – declined
Action: For your information
Questions: Joel Jaques, JJaques@Nordiqcanada.ca |
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World Junior/U23 Championship Team
The following athletes were selected to the World Junior/U23 Championship Team based on the criteria outlined in the Nordiq Canada Competition Trip Selection Criteria 2019-20.
WORLD JUNIOR TEAM
Remi Drolet qualified on criteria 5.4.a first (1) place JR male in the mass start skate.
Tom Stephen qualified on criteria 5.4.a second (2) place JR male in the mass start skate race.
Xavier McKeever qualified on criteria 5.4.b second (2) place JR male final result in the sprint skate race.
Olivier Léveillé qualified on criteria 5.4.c second (2) place JR male in the distance classic race.
Michael Murdoch qualified on criteria 5.4.a fourth (4) place JR male in the mass start skate race.
Elizabeth Elliot qualified on criteria 5.4.a first (1) place JR female in the mass start skate race.
Molly Miller qualified on criteria 5.4.c first (1) place JR female in the distance classic race.
Jasmine Drolet qualified on criteria 5.4.a second (2) place JR female in the mass start skate race.
Benita Peiffer qualified on criteria 5.4.b second (2) place JR female final result in the sprint skate race.
Liliane Gagnon qualified on criteria 5.4.a third (3) place JR female in the mass start skate race.
ALTERNATES: Beth Granstrom, Joe Davies
WORLD U23 TEAM
Sam Hendry qualified on criteria 5.4.a first (1) place U23 male in the mass start skate race.
Graham Ritchie qualified on criteria 5.4.b first (1) place U23 male final result in the sprint skate race.
Antoine Cyr qualified on criteria 5.4.c first (1) place U23 male in the distance classic race.
Philipe Boucher qualified on criteria 5.4.a second (2) place U23 male in the mass start skate race
Pierre Grall-Johnson selected on recommendation and consultation with High Performance Manager, NST coach and the Selection Committee.
Laura Leclair qualified on criteria 5.4.a first (1) place U23 female in the mass start skate race.
Annika Richardson qualified on criteria 5.4.c first (1) place U23 female in the distance classic race.
Laurence Dumais qualified on criteria 5.4.c second (2) place U23 female in the distance classic race.
Zoe Pekos qualified on criteria 5.4.a third (3) place U23 female in the mass start skate race.
ALTERNATES: Gareth Williams, Hannah Mehain
Action: For your information
Questions: Joel Jaques, JJaques@Nordiqcanada.ca |
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Join Now: The 100 Campaign is Live!
On the 100th anniversary of the first official ski association in Canada, we ask for your help achieving three goals to benefit Canadians across the country:
- Raising $100,000 for local clubs across the country. Donors select the club they would like to support. Donate now. Your club isn’t listed? Submit the application form.
- Increase the Nordiq Canada Development Fund, a legacy fund that supports development athletes, to $100,000. We are almost there! Donate now.
- Raise $100,000 to support the organization's greatest needs through the Nordiq Canada General Fund. Donate now.
Action: Share with your clubs
Questions: Morgan Mackenzie, Fund@Nordiqcanada.ca |
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Nordiq Canada Website Launches Next Week
We are excited to share that the new Nordiq Canada website will be launched next week!
Be sure to an eye on our social media accounts as we count down the days to our official launch with contests and prizing from our suppliers, Swix Canada, Rundle Sport, Auclair and High Sierra.
Action: Share with your clubs
Questions: Eva Bloudoff, EBloudoff@Nordiqcanada.ca |
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Weekly Update to Divisions: January 24 - January 30 / Mise à jour hebdomadaire aux divisions : 24 janvier - 30 janvier
Application Deadline Changed for Officials Level 3 Certification Course
Due to high interest in the March 29 - April 2 Level 3 Officials Course, the deadline for application has been moved up to February 7, 2020 . Selected candidates will be notified by February 10, 2020.
Offered in conjunction with the 2020 Canadian Ski Championships hosted at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre in Vernon, BC, the course is an ideal opportunity to review a number of event formats under the direction of an experienced Organizing Committee. This facilitated course will combine a series of expert-led sessions with on-site event observation assignments and participant presentations on pre-course assigned topics.
More information here. |
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Jackrabbit Toque Colouring Contest
Thank you Jackrabbits for participating in last year’s Jackrabbit Toque design. We have a fantastic opportunity for you to once again, help us design the ‘Swix’ 2021 Jackrabbit Toque!
Please see the following steps for you to join us in Nordiq Canada’s Design Contest for the 2021 Bunnyrabbit & Jackrabbit Enrolment Toque!
The ‘winning’ design will be worn by 10,500 Jackrabbit boys and girls during the 2021 ski season.
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Weekly Update to Divisions: January 17 - January 23 / Mise à jour hebdomadaire aux divisions : 17 janvier - 23 janvier
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Dear Divisions,
Please share this information within your offices and with your members as appropriate:
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Winners of Women's Committee Team/Club Culture Grant
The Team Culture Grant was generated by the Nordiq Canada Women’s Committee to help support Clubs and Teams who are working hard to make cross country skiing a positive experience for female skiers and help promote a positive team culture, empowering and retaining female skiers in the competitive stream.
This year, the winner of the Team Culture Grant was uOttawa for their Ski Through School Program that builds strong relationships and a healthy balance between academics and cross country ski racing and was awarded $700. The winner of the Club Culture Grant was Wostawea Nordic Ski Club for their learn-to-ski program in partnership with the Multicultural Association of Fredericton working towards getting new Canadians to love cross country skiing and was awarded $800.
Congratulations to UOttawa and Wostawea Nordic Ski Club and thank you to all those that applied.
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Last Call! Student-Athletes we want to hear from You!
Our goal is to better support athletes in combining their studies and sport, in partnership with provincial and territorial sport partners and universities across the country. Your assistance and feedback are greatly appreciated!
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Para-Nordic Update: Dresden & Altenberg
The Para-Nordic team has returned home after a triumphant trip to the World Cup in Dresden and Altenberg, Germany.
With some rough conditions, local volunteers and organizers did a great job to preserve snow needed for the track. Despite less than ideal conditions, the Para-Nordic program was able to come away with some great results.
Highlights of this world cup includes:
- Both a gold and silver medal for Brian McKeever
- Photo finish silver medal for Collin Cameron and 2 bronze
- A season’s best race for silver for Mark Arenz
- Natalie Wilkie sprinting to bronze
Overall, impressive results and good racing by all athletes. The para-nordic team’s next event will be in Ostersünd, Sweden in March.
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Youth Olympic Games
The 2020 edition of the Youth Olympic Games has wrapped up in Lausanne, Switzerland. Congratulations to our Canadian cross country ski athletes Jasmine Drolet (BC), Lilian Gagnon (QC), Sasha Masson (YK) and Derek Deuling (YK); the four young athletes delivered four Top-20 finishes for Canada.
We look forward to watching their development following the learnings from this incredible international competition experience. A huge thank you to our coaches Katie McMahon and Matt Smider for their amazing supporting our athletes. We also extend congratulations to our Biathlon Canada athletes, with whom we shared coaching and uniform resources to ensure all nordic athletes at the YOG were able perform at the highest level.
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Reminder: The 100 Campaign
We are days away from launching this club fundraiser. Our goal is to raise $100,000 for clubs across Canada. It is easy and not too late to take part.
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2020 Canadian Ski Championships
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is thrilled to be hosting this season’s Ski Nationals from March 25th - April 2nd. A small army of keen volunteers has been working hard at planning a stellar event for our Canadian athletes. We will also be hosting the US SuperTour finals and are expecting a large and strong American contingent.
More information here.
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Weekly Update to Divisions: January 10 - January 16
Membership Drive: Discounts, Membership Rebates, Recruitment Tools
At Nordiq Canada, we want everyone and their dog to have the opportunity to jump on a pair of skinny skis. After the holidays, wallets are tight. Our generous sponsors and suppliers are here to help you save on cross country ski gear! Save on brands like Swix clothing (30%), KV+ poles (15% until February 16) and Julbo eyewear (40%). Discount codes appear on the email confirmation new members receive when joining a club.
If you already joined your club, email ebloudoff@nordiqcanada.ca to receive your codes. Divisions: advertising the availability of these discounts may help you attract new members and benefit from the membership growth rebate! Need recruitment tools? Check out the Clubhouse:
Action: Share with your clubs
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Tier 1 or 2 Events in the 2019-20 Competition Season
To all Nordiq Canada sanctioned race organizers:
Please remember to include Nordiq Canada race license numbers on your final published results on Zone 4. Failure to do so may result in skiers times not being recorded for points purposes.
The Organising Committee must ensure supporting member day licenses (SMDL) are sold and an Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk Agreement is signed by all non-licensed skiers in the U14 and above categories. Thank you for your cooperation.
Action: Share with your clubs
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2020 World Juniors/U23 Championships
An athlete notice regarding the World Juniors/U23 Championships as been posted on the Nordiq Canada website.
More information here. |
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Gold Medal Profile - Able-Bodied
Nordiq Canada has been working with the ski community to develop a Gold Medal Profile. A coaches social will be held on March 27 at the 2020 Canadian Ski Championships to present the work completed to date. More information on time and location will be shared in the Division email early March.
Action: Share with your coaches
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National Ski Team (NST) DRAFT Summer Camp Schedule 2020
All camps, with the exception of the NST May camp, will have open workouts for athletes of an appropriate level to join. Please contact Joel Jaques or Erik Braten if you are interested in joining a NST camp(s).
The draft camp schedule is here. |
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Nordiq Canada Officials Level 3 Certification Course
Join fellow cross country ski officials from across Canada for this exciting opportunity to learn from a variety of our sport’s top officials, to share event management experiences and to network with other club, division and national officials. Offered in conjunction with the 2020 Canadian Ski Championships hosted at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre in Vernon, BC, the course represents an ideal opportunity to review a number of interesting event formats including Para-Nordic under the direction of an experienced Organizing Committee.
This facilitated course will combine a series of expert-led sessions with on-site event observation assignments and participant presentations on pre-course assigned topics. Pre and post course assignments complete the evaluation components of this course.
More information here.
Action: Share with your clubs
Questions: Jeff Ellis, JEllis@Nordiqcanada.ca |
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Reminder: Welcome to Our Clubhouse
We are thrilled to welcome you to the clubhouse! Requested by Nordiq Canada clubs, the Clubhouse gives clubs tools to promote our great sport and recruit to your programs. Need photos and videos for social media? Find them in the clubhouse. Logos and downloadable posters? Also in the clubhouse. Keep checking back. We intend to add new content regularly to meet your needs.
https://nordiqcanada.club
Registration Code: ClubNordiq2019
Action: Share with your clubs
Questions: Eva Bloudoff, EBloudoff@Nordiqcanada.ca |
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Weekly Update to Divisions: December 20 - January 9
Vancouver 2010 Anniversary Gala
The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Foundations are hosting a gala on February 22 to celebrate the 10-Year Anniversary of the Games and their lasting legacy. This is a fantastic opportunity to be entertained, to mingle with Canada’s best athletes, to host clients, and to raise money for your club or Division. Net profits from table sales will be directed back to the club or Division that sells the table.
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2020 Haywood NorAm World Junior/U23 Trials
A reminder that this Friday, January 10 is the last day to register for the 2020 Haywood NorAm World Jr/U23 trials at Mont Sainte-Anne before prices increase. After this date, race registration costs will increase by $5. Registration closes on January 26.
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Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games
The opening ceremonies kick off Thursday night, with Team Canada’s cross country team racing on January 18, 19 and 21. To live stream any of the games, visit the Olympic Channel. They will be offering programming that includes:
- A dedicated Winter Youth Olympic Games Channel on the Olympic Channel
- Live streaming both live and on-demand event coverage
- A daily live show rounding-up the day’s events
- An Olympic Channel podcast looking at the stories and competition
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Weekly Update to Divisions: December 6 - December 12
PNST Team and AAP Carding Criteria
The criteria for Para Nordic National Ski Team and Athlete Assistance Program (AAP carding) selection is now posted on the Nordiq Canada website. Please note that some links within the document are not yet active as we transition to our new website. If you require any information pertaining to these documents please contact the office.
PNST Team Selection Criteria
PNST AAP Carding Criteria |
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New Board Committees
The Board of Directors created two new ad hoc committees: the Environmental Policy Committee and the Sport Structure Committee. The Environmental Policy Committee will consider whether the Board has sufficient environmental policies to meet the needs of our sport. The Sport Structure Committee, co-chaired by the Chairs of the Board and the Division Chairs Council, will look into how to modernize the overall structure of our sport. Please reach out if you are interested in joining these committees.
Action: For your information
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Club Affiliations
Please remember that an athlete may only represent one Nordiq Canada club team during the ski season as per Art 103.4 of the CCR. This club is designated by the athlete when they purchase a Racing License. The club listed on membership must be the same as the club indicated on the race license and on their FIS license.
A reminder that skiers may join multiple clubs for training purposes and that the training group can be identified under the Team function on the license application if the training group has been registered with Nordiq Canada as per Art. 6.3 of the NorAm Technical Package.
We have had a number of situations in the past where skier affiliation is with different clubs on their domestic and FIS licenses which causes confusion in the system.
Thank you for your cooperation in sending this reminder to all your clubs.
Action: Share with your clubs
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Holiday Office Closure
Please note that the Nordiq Canada will be closed from December 25 until January 2. The last day to submit FIS licenses will be December 20 to ensure they are processed before the new year.
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Haywood NorAm / US Super Tour/ Mexican Nationals
The Canmore Nordic Ski Club kicked off the Canadian domestic race calendar hosting the first NorAm of the season on December 6-8, 2019. The three-day action packed race weekend was also part of the USA Super Tour, the inaugural Mexican National Ski Championships and the qualifying race for the Canadian 2020 Youth Olympic Games Team. These races were also part of the qualification requirements for athletes looking to grab the leadership of the Continental Cup Series and a spot on the World Cup P3 Team.
The weekend had a record breaking attendance close to 700 athletes, representing three different countries. The race weekend also provided an opportunity for Nordiq Canada High Performance Manager, Joel Jacques to meet and connect with coaches from across the country. Thanks to success of this event and Frozen Thunder, another year of early season snow was solidified the Canmore Nordic Center for 2021.
Congratulations to all the athletes who tackled the challenging course, the generous event sponsors and partners, and the outstanding efforts by the Canmore Nordic Ski Club Organizing Committee and club volunteers.
Next stop on the NorAm tour – Candy Cane Cup, Gatineau, QC December 13-15, 2019!
Action for Divisions: For your information
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Weekly Update to Divisions: November 22 - November 28
Para-Nordic Grows with New Staff
We’re thrilled to share that Julie Beaulieu (bilingual!) will join the Nordiq Canada team as Para-Nordic Coordinator. Julie’s sport passions include canoe-kayak and cross-country skiing. Having started a club and worked in high performance with Canoe-Kayak Canada and Wrestling Canada, she’ll bring a robust understanding of the full sport system. Julie enjoys logistics, loves criteria and will excel in working with Divisions to develop athletes, coaches and officials. Thanks to Own the Podium for funding this position.
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World Cup P1 Team Announcement
The following athletes have been selected to participate in the World Cup Team for period 1, as per the Competition Trip Selection Criteria 2019-20 document. Athletes will race an OPA race in Slovenia in preparation for the Davos and Planica World Cups.
- Emily Nishikawa (criteria 4.1.i)
- Dahria Beatty (criteria 4.1.i)
- Russell Kennedy (criteria 4.1.i)
- Katherine Stewart-Jones (criteria 4.1.ii) – declined nomination
- Philippe Boucher (criteria 4.1.ii) – declined nomination
Katie McMahon will join Nordiq Canada Team staff, led by Joel Jaques, as a candidate for one of the high performance coaching development opportunities with the National Ski Team for the 2019-20 season.
Best wishes to athletes and staff on a safe and successful trip.
Action for Divisions: For your information
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Nordiq Canada Fluoro Policy
Nordiq Canada has updated its fluoro policy and list of acceptable waxes!
Be sure to review this before you race at any Nordiq Canada sanctioned events.
More information
Action for Divisions: Share with your clubs |
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Weekly Update to Divisions: November 15 - November 21
Para Nordic Selection Document Updated
The ParaNordic Ski Team (PNST) World Cup Trip Selection Criteria 2019-20 document was amended on November 18, 2019. The updated document can be found on the Nordiq Canada website.
Action for Divisions: Share with your clubs
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New Dates for Para-Nordic Trials
We have amended the dates of the PN Trials races for World Cup Trip Selections. Original dates were Nov 30 and Dec 1
Action for Divisions: Share with your clubs
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2019-20 Competition Trip Selection Criteria Amended
The 2019-20 Competition Trip Selection Criteria has been revised with the following changes:
I. In the absense of a High Performance Director (HPD), the High Performance Manager (HPM) will fulfill the roles and responsiblities of the HPD. As such, all of the duties and decision-making authority referred to in this document will be undertaken by the HPM.
II. 6.4 a. (Youth Olympic Games) the statement “If there is still a tie, it will be broken using the result of the sprint race qualification” has been added.
III. 6.5 (Youth Olympic Games) under Itinerary:
i. TBA has been replaced with “January 15, 2020 travel to Switzerland, January 23, 2020 travel back to Canada (home)”.
ii. Trip Leaders – TBA has been replaced with “Trip Leaders/Coaches – Katie McMahon, Matt Smider”.
Action for Divisions: Share with your clubs
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FISU World University Games
The selection criteria for the 2021 FISU World University Games is posted on the Nordiq Canada website.
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Program Coordinators Webinar Invitation
We invite the coordinators from clubs across the country to join us for a forty-five minute online session where we will address the following three broad topics:
- Delivering complete and progressive programs that will keep young skiers challenged and engaged while promoting and enhancing a culture of skiing;
- Identify and examine the materials and strategies available to Program Coordinators to best effectuate their tasks;
- Explore some approaches to managing SDP materials to promote a higher level of engagement and achievement of program goals.
While specifically targeting Program Coordinators, this free and accessible session is by no means restricted. Club administrators and coaches are also invited to attend.
More information.
Action for Divisions: Share with your clubs
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Team Selection Eligibility
All athletes who qualify for a competition team will be audited for eligibility requirements. It is very important athletes read the eligibility requirements of the appropriate selection criteria to ensure they meet all the requirements before the start of the qualification races. Athletes who finish a qualification race without having meet the eligibility requirements will not be considered for Team selection.
Action for Divisions: Share with your clubs
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Reminder: Adult Skier Feedback Survey
If you are an adult and you cross country ski, please consider taking 5-10 minutes to fill out this survey!
Nordiq Canada wants your help to recognize what tools and opportunities you need to achieve your best and continue to grow our passionate community.
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Reminder : SAVE THE DATE - 2019 TD / OC Update Webinar
Date: Sunday November 24, 2019
Time: 11 am Pacific Expected Duration: 2-3 hours
12 pm Mountain
1 pm Central
2 pm Eastern
3 pm Atlantic
3:30 pm Newfoundland
Webinar registration link was sent out over email November 12, 2019. If you have not received this email contact Jeff Ellis.
* For those calling in with their phones, the Go to Meeting app will need to be used to have video access during the webinar.
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Weekly Update to Divisions: November 8 - November 14 / Mise à jour hebdomadaire aux divisions : 8 novembre - 14 novembre
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