Vernon, B.C. Dec. 16, 2025 — The Nordiq Canada 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials concluded in dramatic fashion at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre with the sprint free event, where Xavier McKeever and Olivia Bouffard-Nesbitt claimed victories in the finals. Late Monday evening, Nordiq Canada confirmed an additional quota spot for the men’s team, meaning the winner of today’s sprint would meet criteria for nomination to Canada’s Olympic cross-country skiing team. For...
Vernon, B.C. Dec. 15, 2025 — Max Hollmann and Sonjaa Schmidt captured the 10km interval start free race on Day Two of the Nordiq Canada 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials. With that win Hollmann adds his name alongside Sonjaa Schmidt and Tom Stephen to the nomination list for Canada’s Olympic cross-country skiing team. Hollmann, from Thunder Bay, Ont., crossed the line in 24:50.8 to take the men’s victory, just ahead of Rémi Drolet (25:04.0, Rossland, B.C.) and Tom...
Vernon, B.C. Dec. 14, 2025 – Pressure and nerves defined the opening day of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials, but Sonjaa Schmidt and Tom Stephen rose to the occasion, winning the 10km interval start classic race and earning their spot for nomination to Canada’s Olympic cross-country skiing team. Schmidt, from Whitehorse, Yukon, won the event with a time of 31:06.1, ahead of her close friend and teammate Amelia Wells (31:12.5, Victoria, B.C.) and Olivia...
Vernon, British Columbia, Dec. 10, 2025 — Over 110 of Canada’s top cross-country skiers will compete for nomination to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at the Nordiq Canada 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials. The Trials will take place from Dec. 14 to 16 at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre in Vernon, British Columbia. The trials were originally scheduled to be held in Prince George, British Columbia, at the Caledonia Nordic Centre. However, a lack of...
Canmore, Alta. — Dec. 8, 2025 — Nothing creates pressure like combining a home World Cup opener in a Paralympic year, but Canada’s Para nordic team delivered despite the demands. Over three race days, Canada’s Para nordic athletes collected 12 medals, eight silver and four bronze, and filled the stadium with Canadian pride, podiums, and personal bests that set a confident tone for the season ahead. Dec 6, 10 km Individual Start Classic The first day of...
