November 20, 2020
General Reminder The global landscape of COVID-19 is changing each day, and we remind our community to follow protocols and local advisories on staying home. For more information and resources, please visit XCSkiSafe for the latest Nordiq updates and tools. Event Cancellation: Western FIS Cup, Canmore AB It has been decided after consultation between the Local Organizing Committee, Nordiq Alberta and Nordiq Canada that the Canmore competitions from December...
November 20, 2020
FIS Cup Update Due to current interprovincial competition restrictions in British Columbia, it has been decided after consultation between the Local Organizing Committee, Cross-Country BC and Nordiq Canada that the Rossland competitions from December 18-20, 2020 will no longer be a FIS sanctioned event. The event will continue as a Nordiq Canada Tier 2 sanctioned weekend and Kootenay Cup and will only be open to BC based athletes and clubs. Criteria Update ...
November 7, 2020
XCSkiSafe Introducing XCSkiSafe, the Nordic communities hub for all updates, policies and tools! As the situation respecting COVID-19 continues to change quickly, Nordiq Canada’s top priority is to reduce the unknowns and increase resources! Visit the XCSkiSafe portal to learn about Return to Play, which races are being impacted, how to safely run a JackRabbits program and more. Let’s stand together in order to safely return to the sport we love! ...
November 7, 2020
New Wax Tech Resources on Website Calling all wax techs! Visit Wax Tech Resources to learn about Nordiq Canada’s fluoro-free rule for sanctioned races. Information includes exemptions from the ban, consequences for use, cleaning protocols and links to wax distributors. New to waxing? See Wax Tech 101 for instruction from Nordiq Canada’s exceptionally skilled Joel Jaques. Decision-making for FIS Regional Cups Our decision-making framework will be posted to...
November 7, 2020
Laura Inkila Elected Athlete Director to the Board Race license holders voted in an online election last week and elected Laura Inkila from Thunder Bay, ON. Laura has experience as a racer, coach and researcher. She shared with voters that she wants to help build a better sense of community within the Canadian ski community by acknowledging the various athlete pathways that can be taken. She is looking forward to sharing her perspectives and understanding of the...
