The snow is on the ground and XC Ottawa is ready to race! With a solid season of dryland training, new Podiumwear suits (designed by the amazing Jessica Spring), bright Kama hats, and plenty of enthusiasm, we are ready for the season!
Fresh snow and groomed tracks Nov 18th!
We have a full season ahead of us, with a kick-off on-snow training camp later this week.
Here is what we will be up to. . .
- Nov 19-21. XC Ottawa Training camp at Foret Montmorency. Team.
- Nov 30-Dec 10. Silverstar, BC. Here’s a report from last year. Sovereign Lake Open CPL Races. Sheila.
- Dec 20-21. Whistler NorAm. Whistler Olympic Park, Callaghan Valley, BC. Colin.
- Dec 20-21. NENSA Eastern Cup Opener, Rikert Nordic Center, Middlebury College, Ripton, VT. Sheila, Kyla, Katie, Ingrid, Mark.
- Jan 8-11. Haywood NorAm Races, Highlands Nordic, Duntroon, ON. Team.
- Jan 17-18. Maine University Carnival. Some of our University athletes (potentially Colin, Andre, Steffan, Liza, Kyla, and Logan) competing for Carleton University Ravens Nordic Ski Team.
- Jan 30-Feb 1. Eastern Canadian Championships, Nakkertok, Cantley, QC. Team.
- Feb 3-7. World Winter Master Games, Quebec, QC. Sheila
- Feb 13-15: OUA Championships, North Bay. Some of our University athletes (potentially Colin, Andre, Steffan, Liza, Kyla, and Logan) competing for Carleton University Ravens Nordic Ski Team.
- Feb 14-15. Gatineau Loppet – Canadian Long Distance Loppet Championships. Sheila, Karl, Megan, Ingrid, Katie
- Feb. 18 - Mar. 1. Falun FIS World Ski Championships. Mark will be competing for Trinidad & Tobago, with Colin, Steffan, & Andre supporting.
- March 14-21. 2015 Haywood Ski Nationals, Lappe Nordic Ski Club, Thunder Bay, ON. Team.
XC Ottawa athletes will also be participating in local NCD races and organizing the 9th annual XC Ottawa Duathlon at Nakkertok on January 25. Come out and race! Here's a report from last year's event.
Be sure to check back. We'll do our best to keep you updated about the season!
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