Divisions Update Archives - Nordiq Canada

Weekly Division Update July 11

Marian Doesburg — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:05:43 +0000

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Weekly Division Update July 11

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2024-2025 Nordiq Canada Coaching Licence

2024-2025 Nordiq Canada Coaching Licence

The 2024-2025 Nordiq Canada Coaching Licence is now open for registration.

You need a coaching licence if you perform typical coaching or instruction tasks with a Nordiq Canada club, including delivering or helping to deliver practices with any age group. Only coaches who meet the Minimum Mandatory Coaching Qualifications and have a valid Coaching Licence will benefit from Nordiq Canada’s liability insurance while coaching with a Nordiq Canada ski club.

The licence is renewable annually and is valid from July 1 to June 30. You must already be a club member to sign up for a Coaching Licence.

Weekly Division Update July 4

Marian Doesburg — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 17:38:40 +0000

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Weekly Division Update July 4

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Leslie Bode Appointed as Nordiq Canada’s New Para Nordic Development Coach
Lunch and Learn Sessions for Nordic Coaches

Leslie Bode Appointed as Nordiq Canada’s New Para Nordic Development Coach

Nordiq Canada is excited to announce Leslie Bode as the new Para Nordic Development Coach. Leslie brings a wealth of experience, having served as the NTDC Assistant Coach and Manager, and in various roles with Cross Country Ski Ontario, including support for Team Ontario at the Canada Games. This past season Leslie was part of the World Junior and U23 Championships team, and the World Cup team as a wax Technician.

In the new role, Leslie will support Para Nordic Development and Prospects athletes along with their divisions, clubs, and coaches. She will support the development of a National Para Nordic strategy to grow the Para Nordic capacity across Canada. Leslie will also support and lead the development and facilitation of Para Nordic NCCP coaching materials and coach development.

Lunch and Learn Sessions for Nordic Coaches

Session 3 – Continuing the Conversation together: Communities of Practice and Psychological Safety with Wade Gilbert Part 2.

July 9th , 2024, 12:00 – 12:50 MT / 2:00 – 2:50 PM EST
Join us for part 2 of creating Communities of Practice and Psychological Safety with Wade Gilbert. In this session, we will discuss tools, resources, and best practices to create a community of practice that allows individuals to become the best versions of themselves.

Prior to the meeting, we encourage you to listen to the Brene Brown “building brave Spaces” podcast as a form of ‘preflection’.

Meeting Link

Weekly Division Update June 27

Marian Doesburg — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:31:32 +0000

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Weekly Division Update June 27

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Lunch and Learn Sessions for Nordic Coaches
Game Plan Canada: Mental Health Factsheets
Recording Available: The Climate Is Changing, and So Must Our Sport

Lunch and Learn Sessions for Nordic Coaches

New Meeting Link: Session 2 – The Need for Speed Continues
Thank you, coaches, for your understanding regarding the postponement of Session 2. The new meeting link and time are provided below.

July 2nd, 2024, 12:00 – 12:50 MT / 2:00 – 2:50 PM EST

Join the Session Here

Recording Available: The Climate Is Changing, and So Must Our Sport

Nordiq Canada and the Canadian Centre for Climate Services co-hosted a webinar on how climate trends are impacting cross-country skiing and where to find resources to meet the challenge. This presentation is a first step in working together to mitigate climate change and adapt the sport to changing conditions. Over the coming months, Nordiq Canada will issue a call for applications to join a new committee to address these challenges.

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Recording

Game Plan Canada: Mental Health Factsheets

Game Plan is excited to launch their new Mental Health Disorders Factsheets, six new mental health resources for athletes, coaches and sport leaders.

These sport and trauma-informed factsheets will provide practical knowledge and information on mental health disorders prevalent in athletes, including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, perfectionism, and sleep.

Mental Health Factsheets

Weekly Division Update June 20

Marian Doesburg — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:00:55 +0000

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Weekly Division Update June 20

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Nordiq Canada Annual Awards recipients
2024-2025 Coach and Technical Staff Immersion Opportunities
NCCP Learn to Compete On Snow Workshop
Nordiq Canada Board Chair
Lunch and Learn Sessions for Nordic Coaches

Congratulations to the 2024 Nordiq Canada Annual Awards recipients

Reid Carter – Dave Rees Award
Claudia van Wijk – Firth Award
Kevin Pettersen – Volunteer of the Year Award
Sandra Houde – Volunteer of the Year Award
Norda – Sponsor of the Year
Brittany MacLean and CBC Sports – Media Recognition Award
The remarkable achievements and contributions of these individuals underscore the vibrant and supportive community within Canadian cross-country skiing.
As Nordiq Canada continues to honour and recognize these contributions, the inspiration drawn from such dedication promises a bright future for cross country skiing in Canada.

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2024-2025 Coach and Technical Staff Immersion Opportunities

Nordiq Canada is committed to creating meaningful development opportunities for coaches and wax technicians within the Development and High Performance Systems.

We are pleased to offer the following development opportunities for the 2024-25 season.

Interested applicants are asked to complete the following application form. The deadline for applications is July 1, 2024.

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NCCP Learn to Compete On Snow Workshop for Cross Country Skiing November 21-24, 2024

The NCCP Learn to Compete On Snow Workshop for Cross Country Skiing is now open for registration.
Held at Sovereign Lake, BC from November 21st through 24th 2024.

Participants need to have completed the Dryland workshop prior to attending (although not necessarily in the same year)

Cost is $440 per participant.

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Nordiq Canada Board Chair

The Board of Directors has elected Morgan Rogers as its chair for a one-year term. Morgan can be reached at boardchair@nordiqcanada.ca.

“It’s a tremendous honour and privilege to be reelected as the Nordiq Canada board chair, and I am thrilled to continue to lead the board and collaborate with our stakeholders and partners as we work together towards the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.” – Morgan Rogers

Lunch and Learn Sessions for Nordic Coaches

Session 3 – Continuing the Conversation together: Communities of Practice and Psychological Safety with Wade Gilbert Part 2.

Prior to the meeting, we encourage you to listen to the Brene Brown “building brave Spaces” podcast as a form of ‘preflection’.

Meeting Link

Weekly Division Update June 13

Marian Doesburg — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:47:04 +0000

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Weekly Division Update June 13

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Coach Lunch and Learn #2 – June 25th
AGM Recap
2024-2025 Coach and Technical Staff Immersion Opportunities

Coach Lunch and Learn #2 – June 25th: The Need for Speed Continues

Join us for an engaging session with Joao Henrique Falk Neto, 2024 Coach Conference Presenter, and Eric de Nys, High Performance Domestic Operations Lead. This event will build on previous discussions about speed and performance.

Time: June 25, 12pm MT

Join the Session Here

AGM Recap

Thank you to all who attended this year’s Nordiq Canada AGM and Annual Awards Banquet in Whitehorse, and to Cross Country Yukon for hosting. 35 Division representatives, Board Members, and Nordiq Canada staff came together to discuss the future of cross country skiing in Canada.

Stay tuned for an introduction to newly elected Board members Janet Gates, Thomas Holland, Madison Koekkoek, Morgan Rogers, and Anton Scheier; and for the inaugural election of the newest Board position: Para-Nordic Athlete Director.

2024-2025 Coach and Technical Staff Immersion Opportunities

Nordiq Canada is committed to creating meaningful development opportunities for coaches and wax technicians within the Development and High Performance Systems.

We are pleased to offer the following development opportunities for the 2024-25 season.

Interested applicants are asked to complete the following application form. The deadline for applications is July 1, 2024.

Learn More

Weekly Division Update June 6

Marian Doesburg — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:25:11 +0000

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Weekly Division Update June 6

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2024-2025 Coach and Technical Staff Immersion Opportunities
Happy Pride Month!

2024-2025 Coach and Technical Staff Immersion Opportunities

Nordiq Canada is committed to creating meaningful development opportunities for coaches and wax technicians within the Development and High Performance Systems.

We are pleased to offer the following development opportunities for the 2024-25 season.

Interested applicants are asked to complete the following application form. The deadline for applications is July 1, 2024.

Learn More

Happy Pride Month!

Happy pride month to everyone in our ski community that identifies as 2SLGBTQI+

Nordiq Canada is dedicated to fostering a safer and more inclusive environment for everyone. In our continued effort to lead in sport, we are engaging in discussions surrounding equity, and diversity. Our unwavering commitment extends to safeguarding and empowering 2SLGBTQI+ athletes, youth, coaches, officials, staff, and members of our nationwide community.

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Weekly Division Update May 30

Marian Doesburg — Fri, 31 May 2024 15:17:33 +0000

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Weekly Division Update May 30

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Lunch and Learn Sessions for Nordic Coaches
2024-25 National High Performance Program Prospects Team
Congratulations to the new Level 3 National Officials!

Lunch and Learn Sessions for Nordic Coaches

June 4th, 2024, 12:00 – 12:50 MT / 2:00 – 2:50 PM EST

Nordiq Canada and Biathlon Canada are excited to announce the first Lunch and Learn session of the season. The ’virtual lunch’ and learn series will be a continuation of the Nordic Sports Coaches Conference in building Communities of Practice and better coaching practices.

Coaches who didn’t attend the Nordic Sports Coaches Conference are welcome to attend the session. The session will be hosted Wade Gilbert.

Zoom Link

2024-25 National High Performance Program Prospects

Congratulations to the following athletes who will be invited to a 2024-2025 Prospects camp based on the criteria outlined in the Nordiq Canada National High Performance Program Selection Criteria 2024-25.

PROSPECTS CAMP – EAST: July 11 – 15th Ottawa/Gatineau Region

PROSPECTS CAMP – WEST: July 18 – 22nd TBC

The Prospects program is an east and west based camp program designed for U18 and U16 athletes.
The goal of the Prospects program is to provide meaningful Athlete Performance Pathway based training opportunities from multiple divisions.
Aggregate Rank In Region placing is from the ranking list of eligible athletes from that region. Example, an athlete might be ranked 3rd overall on the aggregate list but be ranked first in their region.

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Congratulations to the new Level 3 National Officials!

After 8 months of hard work and a final 4-day workshop at the Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals, these individuals have completed their level 3 course. Level 3 Officials can perform of all aspects of officiating at the division level for division cups and popular cross-country ski (loppet) competition or engage in event organizing at the division through to the national level.

Thank you to lead Course Conductor Mike Norton and to guest lecturers Dan Brisbin, Olivia Bouffard-Nesbitt, Matt DeCarufel, and Dirk Van Wijk for their support. Congratulations graduates, we look forward to seeing all you do.

Weekly Division Update May 23

Marian Doesburg — Fri, 24 May 2024 15:45:31 +0000

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Weekly Division Update May 23

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NWSDA Grant Applications Open

NWSDA Grant Applications Open

The National Winter Sports Development Association (NWSDA) grants are a financial assistance opportunity aimed at supporting the development of internationally competitive Canadian athletes in cross-country skiing.

Application deadline: June 10, 2024.

Full details about the grant, eligibility and application form can be found below.

Application Form

Weekly Division Update May 16

Marian Doesburg — Fri, 17 May 2024 16:31:40 +0000

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Weekly Division Update May 16

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Olympic High Performance Staffing Update
Nordiq Cup (COC) Race Calendar
NWSDA Grant Applications Open
The Climate is Changing, and So Must Our Sport: Learn More on June 19
The Belonging Playbook

Olympic High Performance Staffing Update

Nordiq Canada is proud to introduce the staff who will lead the National High Performance Program under HPD Chris Jeffries. Several roles shift from “coach” to “lead.” This shift better aligns with the decentralized model we’ve been building since the 2016 high performance review. It recognizes the role of exceptional coaches and daily training environments (DTE) across the country in supporting Canada’s amazing national athletes.

With strong DTEs, Nordiq Canada’s role is not to direct athlete programs; instead, staff is here to help athletes and coaches implement Individual Athlete Performance Plans, and to lead international competition trips. With our financial reality in mind – rising costs and no increase in government funding since 2006 – this system keeps us strong and resilient into the future.

We are excited to introduce:

Julia Mehre Ystgaard, Lead – World Cup Team

Eric de Nys, Lead – Domestic High Performance

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Olympic High Performance Staffing Update
Nordiq Cup (COC) Race Calendar
NWSDA Grant Applications Open
The Climate is Changing, and So Must Our Sport: Learn More on June 19
The Belonging Playbook

Olympic High Performance Staffing Update

We are excited to introduce:

Julia Mehre Ystgaard, Lead – World Cup Team

Eric de Nys, Lead – Domestic High Performance

Jessica Kryski, Lead – Integrated Support Team

Cindy Chetley remains High Performance Coordinator.

Matt Smider will continue as Lead, Domestic Development. During his parental leave, please direct Development Team and program questions to Julie Beaulieu, Sport Development Director.

Learn more about the National High Performance Program

Nordiq Cup (COC) Race Calendar

We are excited to share next season’s Nordiq Cup (COC) schedule!

December Nordiq Cup: December 6-8, 2024 – Sovereign Lake, BC
Nordiq Canada Selection Trials: January 3-5, 2025 – Thunder Bay, ON
Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals: March 17-23rd, 2025 – Canmore, AB

NWSDA Grant Applications Open

Application deadline: June 10, 2024.

Full details about the grant, eligibility and application form can be found below.

Application Form

The Climate is Changing, and So Must Our Sport: Learn More on June 19

On June 19 at 5:00 pm MT, please join Nordiq Canada and staff from the Canadian Centre for Climate Services for a presentation on how climate trends are impacting cross-country skiing and where we can find resources to meet the challenge. This presentation is a first step in working together to mitigate climate change and adapt the sport to changing conditions. All are welcome.

Event Registration

The Belonging Playbook

Looking to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment at your ski club? Dive into The Belonging Playbook, developed by the Ottawa Sport Council. Packed with practical, tactical content, this playbook is a great tool for your club’s tool belt, for fostering inclusivity and welcoming more Canadians to cross-country skiing! Check it out here:

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Weekly Division Update May 9

Marian Doesburg — Fri, 10 May 2024 15:59:16 +0000

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Weekly Division Update May 9

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Nordiq Canada is recruiting a Para-Nordic Development Coach
Club Funding Opportunity: Nordic Combined Coach Enhancement Grant
Annual General Meeting: Notice and Voting Delegate Form

Nordiq Canada is recruiting a Para Nordic Development Coach

Ready to share your love of skiing and grow Canada’s Para Nordic program across the country? Nordiq Canada is seeking an enthusiastic coach with proven skills in recruiting and developing athletes, coaches, and wax technicians. If you are committed to learning, building trust, and growing our sport, we want to hear from you. Submit your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Julie Beaulieu, Sport Development Director. Deadline to apply is May 27.

Job Description

Based at the beautiful Canmore Nordic Centre (AB), Nordiq Canada is the national organization for cross-country and para-nordic skiing in Canada. We aim to get all Canadians on skis, and Olympians and Paralympians on podiums.
This position is financially supported in part by Sport Canada.

Club Funding Opportunity: Nordic Combined Coach Enhancement Grant

Nordic Combined Ski Canada (NCSC) is offering a financial assistance opportunity aimed at developing and supporting Nordic Combined athletes through coach development. Nordiq Canada member clubs seeking membership with Nordic Combined Ski Canada are eligible to apply.

Clubs are eligible to receive up to $50,000 through the 2024-2026 ski season. The grant will be disbursed over 2 years ($25,000 per year).

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Annual General Meeting: Notice and Voting Delegate Form

The Annual Conference and General Meeting is June 6-9 in Whitehorse, Yukon. The AGM notice, including the agenda and decision-making information, and the voting delegate form are below.

AGM Notice