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Weekly Division Update October 3

Table of Contents: 

• Para Nordic Competition Coaching Introduction
• Frozen Thunder 2024
• Final Version 2024-25 Sprint Series, and 2024-25 Continental Cup Selection Criteria

Registration

More Info

Frozen Thunder is financed and operated through a partnership agreement between: Nordiq Canada, Biathlon Canada, Alberta World Cup Academy, Alberta Biathlon, Nordiq Alberta and a grant from Alberta Tourism and Sport and the Alberta Government. Frozen Thunder operates with the support of the Canmore Nordic Centre

Frozen Thunder Reserved Track Time is Monday-Sunday 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM. 

• Skiers must purchase and wear a Bib to use Frozen Thunder during reserved track time, as well as a Canmore Nordic Centre trail pass, which can be purchased at the day lodge or online.  

Anyone not wearing a bib or without a trail pass during reserved scheduled times will be asked to leave the Track even if they are a member of a funding partner.  

• Reserved time periods are for high performance athletes training at high speed and intensity. Slower skiers MUST yield to faster skiers so as not to interfere with or impede this training.  
• Pulks, child ski carriers or any other skier towed devise not directly used for training, coaching, or health and safety response are NOT allowed on Frozen Thunder during this time. 
• November 6, 8, & 9 – Biathlon Canada Trials. Only users invited or registered to participate in the events will have access to Frozen Thunder until it is finished.  
• NOTE: Nov 5 and 7 are training days for the Trials.  
• November 13 & 14 – Nordiq Thunder Races. Nordiq Canada will be hosting 2-days of races in the classic and sprint formats. Registration is done separately through Zone 4.  
• Non-reserved Frozen Thunder track times: Monday – Sunday from 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM.  
• Users do not require a bib to ski during this period.  
• A Canmore Nordic Centre trail pass is required to ski between 12:00 – 5:00 PM. 
• Use of Frozen Thunder after 5:00 PM is free. 

Bibs

• Cost for Bibs during the reserved Track times are: 
• $115 for All Access (4+ days of skiing) 
• $35 for Single Day access  
• Only people skiing on Frozen Thunder need to purchase a bib.  
• Bibs must be purchased BEFORE booking the Biathlon Range (which is booked through the Canmore Nordic Centre). 
• All bibs are purchased online through Zone 4 starting October 8, 2024, at 10:30 AM MST. No bibs will be sold in person.  
• There is a $20 bib deposit fee. The deposit will be refunded upon return of the bib. Refunds will not be accommodated after Dec 20, 2024. 
• Bibs must be ordered by noon the day prior to the pickup date so they can be properly packaged and prepared. Bibs to be picked up Saturday, Sunday or Monday must be purchased by noon on the preceding Friday.   
• Bibs are picked up from and returned outside the Nordiq Canada office located at the Canmore Nordic Centre (100, 1995 Olympic Way).  

For more information or assistance contact: Cindy Chetley – Manager, PN High Performance and Athlete Services, Nordiq Canada 

Please share this information within your offices and with your members as appropriate.

Weekly Division Update September 26

Table of Contents: 

• Online workshop on Coaching Masters Athletes – Updated schedule
• CSI Alberta Mental Health First Aid training

Registration

Registration

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Weekly Division Update September 19

Table of Contents: 

• Fluoro Wax Rule for Nordiq Canada Sanctioned Races 2024-25
• Draft 1 2024-25 Para Nordic Competition Selection Criteria
• Nordiq Canada Selection Trials Schedule Update
• Online workshop on Coaching Masters Athletes

Draft 1 2024-25 Para Nordic Competition Selection Criteria

Draft 1 2024-25 Para Nordic Competition Selection Criteria

The results from the survey are below:

Based on the survey results, survey comments, community feedback and allocation of resources, Nordiq Canada has decided not to implement a Wax Protocol for the 2024-2025 Nordiq Canada sanctioned races.

Fluoro Testing:

Nordiq Canada’s testing philosophy is to employ a community minded trust approach.

This includes:  

• Canada Cups

• Nordiq Cups (COC) / Nordiq Canada Selection Trials

• Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals

• Tier 2 events (Provincial)

• Tier 3 events

Not Permitted:

• Fluoro kick wax

• High fluoro (HF), medium fluoro (MF), or low fluoro (LF) glide wax,

• (New bullet) Including HF, MF, or LF powders, pucks, blocks and liquids

• Fluoro cold weather powder additives and hardeners

• Fluoro grip powders

Learn More

Draft 1 2024-25 Para Nordic Competition Selection Criteria (click to view)

The deadline for feedback on Draft 1 is Monday, September 23rd. We encourage you to offer your input before this date, to allow time to consider all perspectives.

Submit Feedback (click to submit)

The final version will be published on the Nordiq Canada website.

Questions: cjeffries@nordiqcanada.ca

Thank you, we look forward to your feedback.

Draft 2 2024-25 Competition Selection Criteria (OLY) (click to view)

Thank you for those who contributed to draft 2 of the 2024-25 Competition Selection Criteria (OLY). All feedback was reviewed. A summary of feedback and the incorporated changes is summarized in the Feedback Summary Document.

Please review Draft 2 carefully as changes and additions were made outside of submitted feedback.

A notable change to the criteria, based on community feedback, is the addition of another event to the 2025 Nordiq Canada Selection Trials in Thunder Bay, ON.

Updated: Nordiq Canada 2024-25 Domestic FIS Race Schedule (Click to view)

A Town Hall discussion with High Performance Director Chris Jeffries, and Sport Development Director Julie Beaulieu to review the criteria and provide an opportunity for feedback and questions will be held September 18th 12:00pm MST/14:00 EST.

Meeting Invite

Meeting ID: 822 2266 0300

The final version will be published on the Nordiq Canada website.

Questions: cjeffries@nordiqcanada.ca

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Weekly Division Update September 12

Table of Contents: 

• Draft 1 2025-26 Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) OLY, and 2025 FISU Selection Criteria
• NCDF-Team Coatsworth Athlete Grants
• New Officials Level 1 Workshop
• New Course Controller Module

Learn More

New Officials Level 1 Workshop

New Course Controller Module

• Draft 1 2025 FISU Games Selection Criteria (Click to View)

• Draft 1 2025-2026 AAP (OLY) (Click to View)

The deadline for feedback on Draft 1 is Monday, September 16th. We encourage you to offer your input before this date, to allow time to consider all perspectives.

• Submit Feedback FISU Selection Criteria (Click to Submit)

• Submit Feedback AAP (OLY) Selection Criteria (Click to Submit)

Draft 1 feedback will be reviewed prior to a Town Hall discussion with High Performance Director Chris Jeffries, and Sport Development Director Julie Beaulieu on September 18th 12:00pm MST/14:00 EST.

The final version will be published on the Nordiq Canada website.

Questions: cjeffries@nordiqcanada.ca

Thank you, we look forward to your feedback.

Draft 1 2025-26 National High Performance Program Selection Criteria (click to view)

The deadline for feedback on Draft 1 is Monday, September 16th. We encourage you to offer your input before this date, to allow time to consider all perspectives.

Submit Feedback (click to submit)

Draft 1 feedback will be reviewed prior to a Town Hall discussion with High Performance Director Chris Jeffries, and Development Sport Director Julie Beaulieu on September 18th 12:00pm MST/14:00 EST.

The final version will be published on the Nordiq Canada website.

Questions: cjeffries@nordiqcanada.ca

Thank you, we look forward to your feedback.