The following charts provide data on the International Performance Curves (IPC) for Men and Women, for both Sprints and Distance performances. This data has been complied by Cross Country Canada in order to assist with team selections. The IPC is based on an analysis of the FIS and CPL points of the eighth placed athlete on the FIS list by year of birth. Generally, athletes and coaches are encouraged to track performance (as measured by CPL) each year and compare and athlete's CPL against the IPC, by year of birth. The IPC Selection and IPC Development other curves that are derived from the IPC and are used as indicators of minimally acceptable performance for various team appointments. For the purpose of Ontario Cards, the High Performance Committee has used the IPC.
IPC Curves