Nordiq Canada News, Selection Rationale
2026-2027 Para Nordic National Ski Team and AAP Nominations
26 May, 2026
Congratulations to the athletes who have been selected to the Para Nordic National Ski Team based on the criteria outlined in the Nordiq Canada 2026-27 Para National Ski Team Selection Criteria. All selections were reviewed and supported by the High-Performance Committee.
Selection Rationale(click to view)
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The goal of the PNST selection criteria is to select athletes who are following the performance pathway progression in relation to global competitors to achieve podium success at the Paralympic Winter Games and World Ski Championships.
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Team criteria descriptions are abbreviated versions of the criteria. Selection was completed using the full criteria description within the selection documents.
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Athletes must meet all eligibility requirements in the PNST carding selection criteria to be selected or nominated.
The deadline to appeal the PNST/AAP nominations is May 29th, 2026, by 11:59 PM in the athlete’s residing time zone. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the SDRCC – File an Appeal | Tribunal | SDRCC
Summary of Para National Ski Team Nominations:
Senior Team:
Natalie Wilkie – Larch Hills Nordic Society – BC
Mark Arendz – Rocky Mountain Racers – PEI
Brittany Hudak – Rocky Mountain Racers – SK
Collin Cameron – Kivi Nordic – ON
Madison Mullin – Mono Nordic Club – ON
*Guide – Brooke Ailey
Emma Archibald – Scotia XC Club – NS
Derek Zaplotinsky – Strathcona Wilderness Centre – AB
Jesse Bachinsky – Kenora Nordic – ON
*Guide – Levi Nadlersmith
Christina Picton – Kivi Nordic – ON
Logan Lariviere – Kivi Nordic – ON
*Guide – Joe Hutton
Next Gen Team:
Lyne-Marie Bilodeau – ARSNM/Mauriski – QC
Leo Sammarelli – Nordic Racers Ski Club – BC
Yves Bourque – ARSNM/Mauriski – QC
Development Team:
Kara Douville – Foothills Nordic Ski Club – AB
Ethan Hess – Nordic Racers Ski Club – BC
Charles Lecours – Mauriski – QC