Fluor Testing Protocol to Be Implemented at Nordiq Canada’s 2026 Olympic Trials

To ensure a fair and transparent competition, Nordiq Canada will implement fluorocarbon wax testing during the Nordiq Canada 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials, hosted by the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club. This decision was made in consultation with the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS), Caledonia Nordic, and a working group of Canada’s top wax technicians and coaches. 

Following FIS ICR rule 222.8, athletes’ skis will be tested using the FIS-approved Bruker Fluor testing device. This ensures that every athlete competing at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials is using fluor-free wax, maintaining compliance with international standards and promoting fairness. 

Teams will be free to use any fluor-free wax and will have access to the Bruker device ahead of the competition to test their skis and wax. This eliminates the need for a standardized waxing protocol, reducing logistical demands and costs for the organizing committee, teams, and Nordiq Canada. 

More details about the Fluor Testing Protocol will be shared on the Nordiq Canada website and event registration page.  

For more information on fluor-free wax and cleaning, visit: https://nordiqcanada.ca/coaches-and-wax-techs/wax-techs/wax-tech-resources/