Emma Archibald and Julian Smith have been elected to join Katie Weaver as Nordiq Canada’s athlete representatives to the Board of Directors. 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...
The Ski to School Scholarship is awarded to an individual who combines excellence in both academics and cross-country skiing. It is funded by Canadian university alumni cross country skiers and other interested parties to encourage students to continue to combine excellence in both academics and cross-country skiing as they proceed with their post-secondary, university or college education. This year, there was a strong pool of applicants. All applicants displayed...
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...
From Theory to Training: Practical Coaching for Every Athlete, Every Day April 24-27 Ottawa, ON, St. Paul’s College Coaches often express that while coaching conferences provide valuable material, the content is not always applicable in daily training environments—particularly when working with large groups of 20-25 athletes without access to a fully integrated support team. Building on the success of last year’s Communities of Practice, we...
Canmore, Mar 17, 2025 – Nordiq Canada is excited to announce world-renowned Canadian artist Mad Dog Jones (Michah Dowbak) will design the official field of play uniform for Canada’s cross-country ski and Para nordic teams at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Recognized as the most sought-after Canadian artist, Mad Dog Jones is adding Nordiq Canada to the list of global brands and high-profile athletes, including Formula 1 champion Lewis...
