Nordiq Canada is pleased to invite eligible athletes to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for consideration to Team Canada for the 2027 FISU Winter World University Games in Changchun, China. The 33rd FISU Winter World University Games will take place from January 15–25, 2027, in Changchun, Jilin Province, China. The Games will bring together top university student-athletes from more than 50 countries for 11 days of international competition and cultural...
Reporting to the High-Performance Director and working within a collaborative high-performance environment, the primary responsibility of the Development Coach will be to lead and oversee the Development Team program. Development Team athletes have been identified as having strong potential for transitioning from junior racing to international excellence. As a contributing member of the Nordiq Canada Coaching staff, this position will involve organizing and...
Nordiq Canada has appointed Jacqueline Akerman as Associate Head Coach of the Para Nordic National Ski Team Program. A respected coach and sport leader with more than 30 years of experience in Nordic sport, Akerman brings a strong background in athlete development, coach education, and high-performance programming across cross-country skiing and biathlon. “Jacqueline brings a tremendous amount of experience and energy to our program,” said Marshall Starkman,...
Congratulations to the athletes who have been selected to the Para Nordic National Ski Team based on the criteria outlined in the Nordiq Canada 2026-27 Para National Ski Team Selection Criteria. All selections were reviewed and supported by the High-Performance Committee. Selection Rationale(click to view) The goal of the PNST selection criteria is to select athletes who are following the performance pathway progression in relation to global...
Reporting to the Head Coach and working within a collaborative high-performance environment, the Assistant Coach will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and delivering coaching support for Canada’s National Ski Team (NST) athletes as they prepare for success at the Olympic Games, World Championships, World Cup, and international competitions. Click here to learn more and apply
