Selection Rationale

2023-24 PARA NORDIC FIS PSS BIATHLON WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS AND WORLD CUP FINALS COMPETITION TEAM – Prince George, BC

February 14, 2024

Synopsis and Rationale

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Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to the Para Nordic Biathlon World Ski Championships March 6-10, 2024 and World Cup Finals in Prince George, British Columbia March 13-17, 2024. Athlete selections were based on the 2023-24 Para Nordic Competition Trip Criteria.

The deadline to appeal Team nominations is February 23, 2024, 11:59 PM MST. Appeals must be submitted in writing to Nordiq Canada’s Appeal Manager, Stefano Mingarelli, at .

 

Summary of Team – Para Biathlon World Ski Championships 

Mark Arendz – World Cup Team pre-selection

Brittany Hudak – World Cup Team pre-selection

Derek Zaplotinsky – World Cup Team pre-selection

Natalie Wilkie – World Cup Team pre-selection

Collin Cameron – World Cup Team pre-selection

 

Summary of Team – Para Nordic World Cup Finals

Mark Arendz – World Cup Team pre-selection

Brittany Hudak – World Cup Team pre-selection

Derek Zaplotinsky – World Cup Team pre-selection

Natalie Wilkie – World Cup Team pre-selection

Collin Cameron – World Cup Team pre-selection

Emma ArchibaldNG and Dev Teams…achieve an average of the equivalent 140 FIS PSS points or lower at the selection races in Canmore, AB

Ethan HessNG and Dev Teams…achieve an average of the equivalent 140 FIS PSS points or lower at the selection races in Canmore, AB

Christina PictonNG and Dev Teams…achieve an average of the equivalent 140 FIS PSS points or lower at the selection races in Canmore, AB

Lyne-Marie BilodeauNG and Dev Teams…achieve an average of the equivalent 140 FIS PSS points or lower at the selection races in Canmore, AB

Jesse BachinskyAdditional athletes at HPD-Para discretion based on their potential to achieve 180 FIS PSS points. 

Levi Nadlersmith (Guide)

Leo SammarelliAdditional athletes at HPD-Para discretion based on their potential to achieve 180 FIS PSS points. 

Yves BourqueAdditional athletes at HPD-Para discretion based on their potential to achieve 180 FIS PSS points. 

 

Athlete nominations were made by the High Performance Committee (HPC) based on the 2023-24 Para Nordic Competition Trip Criteria. The HPC oversaw the selection process as per the Nordiq Canada Selection, Nominations and Announcement policy. Members of this committee are:

  • Graham Nishikawa (athlete rep – Para)
  • Devon Kershaw (athlete rep – Olympic)
  • Maria Lundgren (BC)
  • Pauline Nadlersmith (ON)
  • John Lofranco (Athletics Canada)
  • Julie Beaulieu (Nordiq Canada)
  • Kate Boyd (Nordiq Canada)
  • Chris Jeffries (Nordiq Canada)

Final athlete selections were approved by Kate Boyd, Para Nordic High Performance Director.