Canadian Masters Ranking List
The Canadian Masters Ranking List (MRL) is a national ranking tool for Masters athletes. At the request and initiation of The Canadian Masters Cross Country Ski, the Masters Ranking List allows eligible masters athletes to be nationally ranked as part of a Competition for Life philosophy. The new Masters Ranking List will be available to all Master age categories who have current Nordiq Canada and Canadian Masters racing.
The first competitive season will purposely stay with a small number of events where master skiers can be ranked. Our objective is to start small and continuously improve the Masters Ranking List to include ski clubs and resorts interested in hosting nordic events across Canada. Visit the Masters Race Calendar for the included events for the 2024-25 season.
Race points are based on the same pricipals as the Canadian Points list of a skier’s time behind the race winners time, taking into consideration the depth and quality of field. International FIS races and domestic race results are taken into consideration. To understand the methodologies behind the MRL and the CPL, visit the Document Centre.
Masters’ Ranking List reports are interactive. You can sort the list by name or rank and click on a racer’s license number to see the races under consideration.
Nordiq Canada encourages athletes and coaches to check the lists for accuracy. If you have any concerns with points or race results, please contact Nordiq Canada at .
Why is Nordiq Canada doing a Masters’ Ranking List?
At the request and initiation of The Canadian Masters Cross Country Ski Association, Nordiq Canada have been collaborating over the last year to create a new Masters Ranking List for Master skiers to be eligible for a national ranking as part of our Competition for Life philosophy. The new Masters’ Ranking List will be available to all Master age categories who have a current Nordiq Canada and Canadian Masters racing licenses.
What is the difference between the CPL and MRL lists?
The Masters’ Ranking List is separate from the CPL List. Although based on the CPL calculation and points system, the MRL is a standalone ranking list that is based on a very select list of events.
The MRL points do not go towards the CPL>0 clause for Nordiq Canada Selection Trials or Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals.
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Can I be on both the MRL and the CPL?
If you have a Nordiq Canada Race License you are automatically on the CPL list from points accumulated at Tier 1 and 2 events in which you participate. To also be on the MRL list, you will need to also purchase a Canadian Masters Association license and participate in the MRL identified events.
How are the points calculated?
Race points are based off the Canadian Points list of a skier’s time behind the race winners time, taking into consideration the depth and quality of field. To understand the methodologies behind the MRL and the CPL, visit the Document Centre.
How is this list being used? What is the benefit of being on this list?
- Create national community and healthy competition within the Masters’ categories
- Seeding for Bill Gairdiner Masters Championships
- Possible seeding for international loppets
What licenses do I need to be included in the MRL?
You need to purchase a Nordiq Canada Race License and a Candian Master’s Association Membership through your provincial Master’s Cross Country Ski Association.
Where do I buy my Licenses?
What events contribute/are included in the list?
The first competitive season will purposely stay with a small number of events where master skiers can be ranked. The objective is to start small and continuously improve the Masters Ranking List to include ski clubs and resorts interested in hosting nordic events across Canada. The list of events can be found here.
How were these events selected?
The Canadian Masters Cross Country Ski Association of Canada identified events that would be used in year one of the MRL and in consultation with our Divisions.
How often is the list updated?
The list is updated in conjunction with the CPL list, following the release of each FIS Points List. The release dates can be found in the Nordiq Canada Document Center – Master Ranking Publication Dates.
Ranking lists are not updated following each race. There are 6 release dates throughout the season.
Have a question – who do you contact?
Contact your Ski Division office.
I am an organizer – what do I need to know?
- All Tier 3 events will continue to follow the same sanctioning requirements – sanction online, Technical Advisors and safety requirements.
- As many events already use Zone4 for timing, the mining of results is easy from the Zone4 end for the event.
- For those not using Zone4 timing Nordiq Canada we will share a template for results.
- NO points accumulated at the Tier 3 event would contribute to the regular CPL points list.
NOTE: some users are reporting display issues of the Points List and Races below on Windows using the Google Chrome browser. We are aware of the issue and working on it. If you are experiencing the list being cut off, please try viewing this page with an alternate browser such as Microsoft Edge or Firefox. It is normal for the display to change from being a list to being a column on smaller screen sizes.