Ready to share your love of skiing and grow Canada’s Para Nordic program across the country? Nordiq Canada is seeking an enthusiastic coach with proven skills in recruiting and developing athletes, coaches, and wax technicians. If you are committed to learning, building trust, and growing our sport, we want to hear from you. Submit your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Julie Beaulieu, Sport Development Director. Deadline to...
Canmore, Alta- The premier event on the domestic race calendar returns to Canmore after eight years. The best cross country skiers in the nation will compete for the title of National Champion next March at the Canmore Nordic Centre. More than 800 senior, junior and Para nordic skiers will compete in sprints, distance races and team events on the famous trails, which hosted a FIS Cross Country and IBU Biathlon World Cup this past season. “The...
For Jesse Cockney, the experience helped him drift back more than three decades, to a time when he was a young, unsteady novice just beginning a love affair with a sport. “When people get on skis, any skis, for the first time,’’ says the two-time Canadian Olympian, “there’s always that moment of apprehension – they’re really focused, so dialed-in, paying extra special attention. “But then – as always – after a while, there’s this...
For over 30 years these awards have provided 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 contribution to...
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...
