Antoine Cyr narrowly misses the podium with best Canadian Sprint World Cup result since 2019

Antoine Cyr narrowly misses the podium with best Canadian Sprint World Cup result since 2019

Drammen, Norway — Antoine Cyr finished fourth behind a Norwegian podium sweep at today’s World Cup classic sprint race in Drammen, Norway.     The 4th place result is a personal best for Cyr and the best Canadian World Cup result since the retirement of skiing great and mentor Alex Harvey.    “This was my personal best on World Cup. I’m delighted with this one. It feels so good to be in the final and playing with the best in the world,” said Cyr.    The...
More than 750 skiers expected on the start line of the 2024 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals

More than 750 skiers expected on the start line of the 2024 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals

Nordiq Canada’s 2024 Canadian Championships will be held March 10-16 at the Nakkertok Nordic Ski Centre in Gatineau   ENGNE Release: Gatineau, Quebec – March 4, 2024 – More than 750 skiers from across Canada are expected to take part in the event, which will be held from March 10 to 16 at the Nakkertok Nordic Ski Centre on the outskirts of Gatineau. After hosting the same event in 2019, the Outaouais region will be hosting for the 12th time...
Nordiq Canada Equity Initiative

Nordiq Canada Equity Initiative

Nordiq Canada is excited to share that the Nordiq Canada Equity Initiative has received over $600,000 from the Government of Canada’s Community Sport for All Initiative. These funds will help clubs welcome Para skiers, take our new ski playground to clubs across Canada and support clubs in welcoming diverse participants through our new instructor stream. Our shared goal is to boost sports participation, especially among Black, Indigenous, and racialized...
Notice of Election: Female Athlete Director to Nordiq Canada Board of Directors 

Notice of Election: Female Athlete Director to Nordiq Canada Board of Directors 

About the Position  The Athlete Directors (sometimes referred to as “Athlete Reps”) are full voting members on Nordiq Canada’s Board of Directors. In decision making at the Board level, they represent the perspectives of athletes who have Nordiq Canada race licenses. They are crucial to ensuring the athlete’s voice is heard, and to Nordiq Canada’s success as an organization. Nordiq Canada has two Athlete Director positions, with the...
Twenty-six Canadian Athletes ready to Defend Home Snow at the 2024 COOP FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Canmore Alberta

Twenty-six Canadian Athletes ready to Defend Home Snow at the 2024 COOP FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Canmore Alberta

Canmore, Alta. Twenty-six athletes from across Canada have been nominated to suit up in the maple leaf February 9-13 at the 2024 COOP FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Canmore Alberta.    The Canadian team is a mix of seasoned World Cup veterans and promising young talents making their international debut.    “It’s going to be an exciting week for our National Ski Team program and for our Canadian athletes. It’s an opportunity to showcase Canada to the...