The 32nd Winter World University Games will take place in Torino, Italy from Jan 13th – Jan 23rd, 2025. For the first time – the FISU World University Games will include Para nordic athletes. Nordiq Canada is excited to send a team to compete in Italy. Para nordic athletes will be required to be Internationally Classified in one of the recognized FIS ICR (International Competition Rules) Sport Classes. For those interested in competing, please...
A Level 3 TD will be able to: Perform the role of a Divisional Technical Delegate for events which require the overseeing and performing of all aspects of officiating at the division level for division cup and popular cross-country ski (loppet) competitions; and Perform all roles described for a Level 3 Event Organiser (above). This facilitated course will combine: 1. A series of expert-led zoom sessions and participant presentations, throughout the...
Para Nordic Annual Development Camp: November 13-17, 2024 – Canmore, Alberta Para Nordic FIS Continental Cup and World Cup Selection Races November 20-21, 2024 – Canmore, Alberta Registration (Click to Register) Para Nordic Annual Development Camp: Who is this camp for? Competitive Para nordic athletes, who have at least two years of training/racing experience. * Athletes should be on the Para nordic Competitive Pathway and meet...
In June we celebrate National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day. A time to recognize the rich history, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. To celebrate, we had the privilege of speaking with Sharon Firth. She graciously shared her journey, highlighting the significance of Indigenous representation in sport. A member of the Gwich’in First Nation, Sharon Firth was born in Aklavik Northwest Territories...
The setting – a cross-country ski race at Pioneer Park, just northwest of Toronto. A young Claudia Kerckhoff, accompanied by her mom, is entranced by the famed cross-country ski twins, Shirley and Sharon Firth. “They came down a hill,” van Wijk remembers, the image seared into her mind like it was yesterday. “Around a corner and then back up a hill, right past me—flew by me, actually—and I was like: ‘Oh. My. God. They never touched the snow!’” That memory of...
