The Nordic Strategy, which is a joint initiative between Biathlon Canada, Nordic Combined Ski Canada, Nordiq Canada and Ski Jumping Canada, was initiated in an effort to help Canada’s Nordic sports improve their operations and high-performance results by doing more together. The acknowledgement that there are more than 90 Olympic medals available at the Nordic venue began a conversation nearly three years ago that identified a list of possibilities for the four...
XCSkiSafe Introducing XCSkiSafe, the Nordic communities hub for all updates, policies and tools! As the situation respecting COVID-19 continues to change quickly, Nordiq Canada’s top priority is to reduce the unknowns and increase resources! Visit the XCSkiSafe portal to learn about Return to Play, which races are being impacted, how to safely run a JackRabbits program and more. Let’s stand together in order to safely return to the sport we love! ...
New Wax Tech Resources on Website Calling all wax techs! Visit Wax Tech Resources to learn about Nordiq Canada’s fluoro-free rule for sanctioned races. Information includes exemptions from the ban, consequences for use, cleaning protocols and links to wax distributors. New to waxing? See Wax Tech 101 for instruction from Nordiq Canada’s exceptionally skilled Joel Jaques. Decision-making for FIS Regional Cups Our decision-making framework will be posted to...
Laura Inkila Elected Athlete Director to the Board Race license holders voted in an online election last week and elected Laura Inkila from Thunder Bay, ON. Laura has experience as a racer, coach and researcher. She shared with voters that she wants to help build a better sense of community within the Canadian ski community by acknowledging the various athlete pathways that can be taken. She is looking forward to sharing her perspectives and understanding of the...
Passion. It’s a trait that commonly heads the list when searching for the consummate leader. In that, Stéphane Barrette decidedly fits the bill. But it is a passion that he will admit wasn’t innate but has grown exponentially through the years. “I think a reference that comes to mind, whether they’re scientists or researchers or athletes or whatever, they reflect back on how influential key individuals have been in their life and sometimes they can be school...
