2022-2023 Para Nordic World Cup Competition team Soldier Hollow, USA
Selection Rationale
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to the Para Nordic World Cup competition team from March 1 – 8, 2023, in Soldier Hollow, USA. Athlete selections were based on the 2022-2023 Para Nordic Competition Trip Criteria and summarized in the Athlete Nomination Synopsis and Rationale.
The deadline to appeal Team nominations is Friday, February 24, 2023, 11:59 PM MST. Appeals must be submitted in writing to Nordiq Canada’s Appeal Manager, Stefano Mingarelli, at .
SUMMARY OF NOMINATIONS
Natalie Wilkie – 3 Gold, 2 Silver PN World Championships
Mark Arendz – 3 Gold, 1 Silver PN World Championships
Collin Cameron – 1 Gold, 2 Silver PN World Championships
Brittany Hukad – 1 Silver, 2 Bronze PN World Championships
Derek Zaplotinsky – 4th biathlon middle, 5th XC sprint final WCH
Christina Picton – 54.73 points in XC sprint (Final) WCH, 78.63 points in XC 20 Km WCH
Ethan Hess – 104.92 WC FIN XC 5 Km, 106.45 WC FIN Sprint, Has achieved 90 points in the past
Lyne-Marie Bilodeau – 127.63 at WC FIN XC 10 KM
Leo Sammarelli – 158.04 at COC US Nationals sprint
Athlete nominations were made by the High Performance Committee (HPC) based on the 2022-23 Nordiq Canada Competition Trip Criteria. The HPC oversaw the selection process as per the Nordiq Canada Selection, Nominations and Announcement policy. Members of this committee are:
- Robbi Weldon (athlete rep – Para)
- Devon Kershaw (athlete rep – Olympic)
- Maria Lundgren (BC)
- Alain Masson (Yukon)
- John Lofranco (Athletics Canada)
- Julie Beaulieu (Nordiq Canada)
- Kate Boyd (Nordiq Canada)
- Chris Jeffries (Nordiq Canada)
Final athlete selections were approved by Kate Boyd, High Performance Director – Para Nordic