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Skiing with both XC Ottawa and Carleton Varsity Team.

The individual start skate race was on the menu today at the Canmore World Cup. For the women it was 10km and the men did 15km, on a 5km loop. The loop was very hard and the snow was cold, however the air had warmed up nicely by race time.

Today is Monday, June 9th, giving you exactly one week before the registration deadline for the NST Outreach Camp. Sign-up to train with Devon Kershaw and Periann Jones.

XC Ottawa racers had a successful weekend at the Gatineau Loppet, led by Steffan Lloyd and Sheila Kealey's 2nd place finishes.

First and foremost, a big thanks go out to all those who helped and encouraged us through the year, with huge respect and thanks to our coaches, Pavol Skvaridlo and John Langstone. Their patience and help were irreplaceable and they guided us to our terrific season. Thanks to other coaches who worked with us throughout the year: Greg Mark, Amy Mark, Don Moxley and Patti Kitler. Thanks also to a strong program supporter, Gail Blake at Carleton, and to Basil Phillips for the massage therapy help.

A few short comments on the race... Hardest course I've ever seen, we think John came up with the best wax job of the day!

This weekend, six XC Ottawa athletes are racing in the 37th Gatineau Loppet, the biggest cross country ski event in Canada!

Wednesday marked the first day of racing at World Junior Trials at Highlands Nordic in Duntroon Ontario! Off to a great start!

A quick recap of a hard and fast day in Callaghan Valley for the classic style sprint at this years National Championships.

XCZONE.TV produced a motivational kids video with the LTAD core manuals providing the narrative. Great resource for parents, coaches and kids..