The “National Winter Sports Development Association” (NWSDA) was established through the foresight and donation of the Disbrow family to assist cross-country ski clubs with proven ability to develop competitive skiers and coaches based on long-term development planning.

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

Applications are due June 5

Megan Begley, Chief Operating Officer, will be concluding her tenure with Nordiq Canada on May 30th. We are deeply grateful for Megan’s leadership and many contributions to the organization, sport, and broader community over the years.
We will also be concluding our contract with Stefan Armstrong, who has provided accounting and financial services to Nordiq Canada with professionalism and dedication. His final day will be May 30th. We thank Stefan for his commitment and years of service.

Lastly, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Megan Dunn, who has been supporting the organization in an administrative capacity. Megan’s final day with Nordiq Canada will be May 30^th, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours.
In alignment with the restructuring, we are recruiting for a new position—Director of Finance and Administration—which will encompass key elements of the outgoing roles. This new role is designed to support greater operational efficiency, financial oversight, and administrative integration as we move forward.
Please join us in expressing our heartfelt appreciation to Megan, Stefan, and Megan for their valuable contributions.

Location: Prince George, B.C.
Dates: Dec 12-16, 2025
Event Schedule:  

Dec 12 – Official Training

Dec 13 – Sprint C

Dec 14 –10k Classic

Dec 15 – Official Training

Dec 16 – 10k Free

Nordiq Canada will continue to consult on race formats and will confirm these in an upcoming communication.
Event Priority Ranking for Olympic Team selection:  

Priority 1: 10k Free

Priority 2: 10k Classic

Priority 3: SP Classic

Event Wax Protocol:  

Nordiq Canada will continue to evaluate whether a wax protocol will be implemented for the event.

This decision and related details will be shared in a future communication.

Questions: cjeffries@nordiqcanada.ca

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 5, 2025.

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

So far only 3 nominations have been received.  Do you know someone who should be nominated?

For over 30 years these awards provide national recognition to Canada’s most impactful people in our cross-country ski community.

Dave Rees Award

Awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding long-term commitment to cross country skiing in Canada.

Firth Award

Awarded to a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to cross country skiing in Canada.

Distinguished Volunteer Award

Awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to cross country skiing.

These clubs delivered inclusive programming this season to get underrepresented groups out on skis—all forging ahead before funding could be confirmed. Congratulations to all participating clubs for your dedication and impact.

Thank you to Sport Canada for helping us bring the joy of skiing to more Canadians.

These titles are earned through performances in tier 1 domestic races during the 2024-25 winter season. Visit our website for the complete ranking list and to learn more about the Continental and Sprint series.

Meet Emma Archibald, Nordiq Canada’s first Para nordic athlete rep! 

Hailing from Fall River, Nova Scotia, Emma started skiing in 2019 with the Scotia XC club.

Now a member of the National Ski Team, she has spent the past two seasons competing on the World Cup circuit and was part of the 2025 FIS Para Nordic World Championships Team.

Emma is also a nursing student at the University of Ottawa, where she trains with the Gee-Gees cross-country team.

“I’m really excited to be one of the athlete representatives to the Board. This is a new and unique opportunity to strengthen the athlete voice within our organization, and I look forward to working with the Board and Nordiq Canada.” – Emma Archibald

Meet Julian Smith, Nordiq Canada’s male athlete rep! 

Julian Smith has been re-elected as the male athlete representative for a second term on the Board of Directors. A member of NTDC Thunder Bay, he has multiple World Cup starts and competed at the 2023 World Ski Championships.

Julian also serves as an athlete representative on the AthletesCan Board of Directors. Outside of sport, he is a Lakehead University biology graduate who enjoys good food, coffee, golfing, photography, and ceramics.

“I am honored to have been elected for a second term. I am focused on listening more and amplifying the athlete voice. This is a time to create the positive change that we, the athletes, want to see.” – Julian Smith

Awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding long-term commitment to cross country skiing in Canada.
Firth Award  

Awarded to a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to cross country skiing in Canada.
Distinguished Volunteer Award  

Awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to cross country skiing.

Nominations are due May 5.

Congratulations Isla from Clarenville Nordic Ski Club, your design will be worn by 10,500 Jacrabbits from Coast to Coast to Coast!

This year, there was a strong pool of applicants. All applicants displayed a high level of academics, of commitment to sport and a desire to give back to their skiing community.
This year’s scholarship winner is Tom Stephens. “Tom has been able to maintain and improve his marks in a challenging academic program. He has raced at an international level with success but also overcome adversity in his skiing career. He fits in time to give back to his home club and stay involved at the ground level. We wish him continued success in the future!” – The Ski to School Scholarship Committee

Led by Mike Norton and Jennifer Tomlinson, candidates Andrew Liddiard, Andy Lamb, Chelsea Little, Eric Racine, Frank Ackerman, Ivan Babikov, Jerome Poulin, Todd Fairhead, Nicolas Doyon, and Jacques Montcalm spent three days learning, practicing, and sharpening their officiating skills at the biggest event on the domestic circuit.

Our sport depends on officials, and we are grateful for their time and dedication to ensuring fair and safe racing for all athletes!

After 31 World Cup races, Liliane Gagnon is ranked second in the Overall U23 World Cup Standings!

Thank you to photographers Megan Dunn and Graeme Williams for capturing unforgettable moments throughout the week. Please tag and credit the photographers when using their work.

This change does not affect Nordiq Canada’s SafeSport policies or complaint reporting at the Division and club levels. The change does, however, mean that the https://abuse-free-sport.ca/ helpline will discontinue. Please stop promoting this helpline.

There have been lots of changes in Sport Canada’s SafeSport system. Thank you for your patience as this new program has gotten off the ground.