Tips & News

Regarding the 2021-2022 season, racers who hold a 2021-2022 race license but who did not hold a 2020-2021 race license: will not be seeded in Period 1; they will be seeded in Period 2 if they race in Period 1. will not be used as reference skiers if they finish in the...

Disease Update As we move into April of 2021 the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 world-wide is over 126 million with over 101 million recovered and 2,766,000 deaths. A number of new variants originating in the UK, South Africa and Brazil have recently been...

Nordiq Canada is pleased to announce that the 2020-21 Competition Trip Selection criteria is now posted. Please review this document for more information. Nordiq Canada’s objective for the 2020-21 competition season is to maximize Canada’s nation ranking through world...

Thank you everyone for your patience as we navigate our fair selection criteria for determining teams heading to Europe following the holiday break without the benefit of early season racing to evaluate performances.  At this time, we have worked within the High...

If the cancellation of all 2020-2021 winter FIS races in Canada means you don’t need an active FIS license, you may request a refund by emailing info@nordiqcanada.ca. Refund requests will only be accepted before December 18. Caution: There may be other reasons you...

Dear community, I hope this letter finds you safe and healthy. It is no secret we are living in unprecendented times. While there are many unknowns, three things are clear: The pandemic is not over; case numbers, hospitalizations and deaths are rising daily COVID-19...

It has been decided after consultation between the Local Organizing Committee, Nordiq Alberta and Nordiq Canada that the Canmore competitions from December 11-13, 2020 will no longer be a FIS sanctioned event. The Local Organizing Committee will communicate shortly...

Please Note: The SMAC COVID-19 Advisory will no longer be released bi-weekly and will be issued ‘as required’. Please continue to request information via the SMAC CMOs and/or members of the COVID-19 Return to Sport Task Force.   Disease Update The number of...

After weighing the risks associated with international travel as numbers of COVID-19 continue to increase globally, Nordiq Canada has decided not to send a team of cross-country ski athletes to the season-opening World Cup races prior to the holiday break. More...

The global COVID-19 landscape is changing. This is a good year to think outside the box and take advantage of opportunities to train and, where safe, compete locally. To make it easier for you to stay home, Nordiq Canada has extended the Canada Points List calculation...

Due to current interprovincial competition restrictions in British Columbia, it has been decided after consultation between the Local Organizing Committee, Cross-Country BC and Nordiq Canada that the Rossland competitions from December 18-20, 2020 will no longer be a...

The Candy Cane Cup will no longer be a FIS, Nordiq Canada, XCSO and SFQ sanctioned event.  The organizing committee is looking at options for offering a local event. Decision to be communicated on or before November 25th. Additionally, Premiere Neige (December 4th and...

SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: Please Note: The SMAC COVID-19 Advisory will no longer be released bi-weekly and will be issued ‘as required’. Please continue to request information via the SMAC CMOs and/or members of the COVID-19 Return to Sport Task Force....

Welcome to Nordiq Canada’s XCskisafe clubhouse, a place where we share information so together we don’t share germs. Consider this your wax box for all things COVID-19 – a place to share Nordiq Canada's response to the pandemic and guidance for how we can protect...