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Nordiq Canada 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials Fluor Testing Protocol

October 30, 2025

Introduction  

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.  

 

Official Training Fluor Pretesting 

Athletes and teams may test their skis for fluor wax during official training sessions. This testing period is intended to confirm that skis are free from fluor contamination. Any positive (Red) result during pre-testing will not be recorded and will not lead to sanctions or penalties. 

Dates & Times: 

  • Dec 12:  
  • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Open Testing),  
  • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Training Centre Athletes) 
  • Dec 15:  
  • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

 

Fluor Testing Identification Stickers  

  • Each athlete will receive 2 stickers for race skis (provided at package pickup). 
  • Extra stickers will not be provided to teams to ensure only race skis have identification stickers.  
  • Teams must fill in the following information on the sticker:  
    • Bib number 
    • Club 
    • Ski # (last three digits of ski serial number)  
  • Stickers should be placed behind the binding, one per ski. 
  • Athletes must arrive to the start line with stickers filled out correctly. 
  • Volunteers will verify stickers before athletes enter the start area. 
  • If missing or incorrect, the sticker will need to be replaced or corrected. This remains the athlete/club’s responsibility. 

 

Sticker Application Tips 

  • Apply stickers in a warm, clean environment. 
  • Make sure the ski is warm, and dry.  
  • Use a permanent marker. 
  • If reusing skis, clean old sticker info with wax remover and rewrite clearly. 

 

Identification Sticker Placement Example  

Race Testing Procedures 

Interval Starts & Sprint Qualification: 

  1. After an athlete crosses the finish line they will enter a secure corral. Only finishing athletes, Jury, Nordiq Canada staff and identified individuals can enter the finish area. 
  2. Volunteers will collect skis, bibs, and transponders. Volunteers will confirm that the athlete’s skis match their bib number.  
  3. Skis are moved to a secure testing tent.  
  4. Athlete’s skis will be tested by the FIS Equipment Controller.  
  5. After an athlete’s skis are tested, they will be placed in the ski pickup area to collect.  

 

Sprint Heats: 

  1. After an athlete crosses the finish line they will enter a secure corral. Only finishing athletes, Jury, Nordiq Canada staff and identified individuals can enter the finish area. 
  2. The top 2 finishers of the heat’s skis will be taken to a secure rack in the start area. Only starting athletes, Jury, Nordiq Canada staff and identified individuals can enter the start area. Ski racks will be monitored to with limited access to ensure security of the skis.  
  3. 3rd, and 4th place finishers of the heat’s skis will be taken to a secure lucky loser rack in the start area. If an athlete does not qualify to the next heat as a lucky loser, their skis will be moved from the start area to the testing tent.  
  4. 5th and 6th place finishers of the heat’s skis will be taken to the testing tent.  
  5. This process will repeat until the final heat.  
  6. After the final heat all 6 athletes skis will be taken to the testing tent. 
  7. After an athlete’s skis are tested, they will be placed in the ski pickup area to collect.  

 

Positive (Red) Ski Tests 

If an athlete’s skis test positive (Red) for fluorocarbon, additional tests will be conducted. If the ski is still testing positive (Red), the athlete will be disqualified without the option to appeal.