Weekly Division Update: 3 – 9 September

Welcome To Our New Staff

Nordiq Canada is pleased to introduce:

• Eric de Nys, National Team NextGen Coach ()
• Nicky Williams, Office Coordinator ()

Not sure who to contact? Meet the full Nordiq Canada staff team and learn how each of us works with you to build champions and promote cross-country skiing.

Job Opening: Marketing and Engagement Coordinator

Are you so creative you could turn this job notice into an attention-getting infographic or digital media material? Nordiq Canada has an immediate opening for an energetic team player with phenomenal communication skills, a creative background, and a self-starting mindset. The Marketing and Engagement Coordinator is a full-time, permanent position with benefits and generous vacation time. The position is supported by a seasoned media advisor as well as a marketing agency. Remote work is possible.

Salary: $39,000 – $51,000

Submit your cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to Megan Begley, COO, . Application deadline is September 30, 2021.

Job Description

Fluoro-Free Rule For All Nordiq Canada Sanctioned Races

The Nordiq Canada fluoro policy for the 2021-22 season will see a full fluoro ban applied for all Nordiq Canada sanctioned events, except for those events that also have a FIS sanction.  However, fluorinated kick wax will be exempt from the fluoro ban policy.

What does the ban include?

The fluoro-free rule applies to all Tier 2 level competitions (e.g., provincial cups, provincial champs). This means that:

• High Fluoro (HF), Medium Fluoro (MF) or Low Fluoro (LF) glide waxes, including HF, MF or LF powders, pucks, blocks and liquids are NOT permitted
• Cold-weather powder additives and hardeners containing fluoros are NOT permitted
• Fluorinated grip powders are NOT permitted

Exemptions from the ban

• FIS sanctioned competitions (Tier 1 – NorAm, FIS Regional Cup, Canada Cup and Canadian Ski Championships)
• All kick wax, specifically hard wax and klister

Consult Nordiq Canada’s Coaches + Wax Tech webpage for full policy guidelines.

Questions: Ilona Gyapay 

Call For Applications: Officials Working Group

The Officials Working Group is critical in providing safe, effective and appropriate competition along Nordiq Canada’s Development Pathway. We’re pleased to share a call for nominations to join the Officials Working Group. Please nominate a colleague or submit your expression or interest with supporting resume to  by September 30, 2021.

Strategic Plan to 2030: An Update

With you, Nordiq Canada has been working hard to grow our sport through improved high-level performance as well as grassroots participation.  We followed a re-branding in 2019 with numerous engagement and research projects to better understand where we exist as an organization and sport. This effort set the stage for possibly the most important piece of our journey: a renewed strategic plan.

At the end of September, 20 representatives of staff, Board, athletes & alumni, coaches, Divisions & clubs, funding partners and others will take part in a strategic planning workshop. The workshop builds on the long-term goals set by the Board of Directors in consultation with the Athlete Advisory Group and Divisions. The strategic plan aims to provide a roadmap to help the national office deliver on its mandate, in partnership with clubs and Divisions.

A small Steering Committee that includes Board Chair Ted Kalil, Athlete Representative Scott Hill, and Division Representative Wannes Luppens, are working with CEO Stephane Barrette, staff and strategic facilitators to guide the process.
We are engaging in this process with several expectations and desires.  These include:

1. Building consensus around (or validating) our common core values, purpose and mandates: the vision
2. Engaging the community in setting clear long-term goals for our sport and the country for the next 8 years that will be ambitious, yet achievable if we all work together with persistence and inspiration: the mission
3. Coming to a consensus on our respective roles and responsibilities within our sport system: clarity
4. Developing a strategy and plan to accomplish our mission: commitment and accountability
5. Valuing everyone’s role and contribution to the execution of the plan: appreciation and recognition

Importantly, the Board and management want to underscore that we would have preferred to gather a larger group in Canmore; however, with COVID-19, logistics, and costs in mind, we’ve identified a cross-section of people that we expect will effectively represent everyone’s perspectives. We’re also investigating technological options to keep those unable to attend updated and engaged.

If you have thoughts or perspectives, you think would be valuable in our planning, discussions, and direction, please share them by emailing .

Draft: Nordiq Canada Race Calendar (FIS Sanctioned)