Two Coaching Positions at Team Hardwood
Team Hardwood seeks two coaches, a Junior and a Senior Development Coach.
Junior Development Coach Job Description
Senior Development Coach Job Description
Important Notice Regarding EASTERNS Registration
A large number of Ontario athletes, from many clubs, failed to check off and pay the $5.00 daily CCO licence fee payable at all Ontario Cups while registering on Zone 4.
There will be an opportunity at the Race Office and Team Captains' Meeting for coaches to review and ensure payment of the outstanding amounts.
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CCC Officials Level 3 Certification Course in Mont Ste-Anne
This course is offered in conjunction with the 2012 Haywood Ski Nationals at Mont Ste-Anne and Quebec City.
It will combine a series of expert-led seminars with on-site event observation assignments and participant presentations on pre-course assigned topics.
More Information on CCC Site
Information and Registration
IPC World Cup - Cable Wisconsin
In Friday's results from Cable Wisconsin, Christy Campbell was tenth, Margarita Gourbonova and guide Brian Berry fifth.
IPC World Cup Cable Wisconsin Website
Results on IPC Website
Track Attack Buffs - Extremely Limited Supply
Please be aware that CCO has essentially run out of the Track Attack buffs due to VERY high demand.
CCC is not able to provide CCO with additional supplies as the high demand has been country wide.
CCO will be replacing the buffs with toques.
We apologize for this inconvenience.
Ontario Representation at IPC World Cup in Wisconsin
Margarita Gorbounova, guide Brian Berry and Christy Campbell will be representing Ontario at the IPC World Cups in Cable Wisconsin and Minneapolis Minnisota.
Gary Fohr Ontario’s Para-Nordic Chairman will be coaching at the event.
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Perianne Jones Wins World Cup Bronze
Almonte Ontario's Perianne Jones and Chandra Crawford combined to win their first-ever medal together claiming the bronze in a World Cup cross-country skiing team sprint race on Sunday in Milano, Italy.
Story from CCC.
Ontario Cup 3 Race Notice
The Race Notice for Ontario Cup 3 in Timmins is now posted on the Porcupine Ski Runner's website.
Race Notice
OJDT & Ontario Cup Category Leader Points
The Ontario Junior Development Team and Ontario Cup Category Leader Points after three races are posted.
Ontario Junior Development Team Points After Three Races
Ontario Cup Series Leader After Three Races
CCO Ontario Team and Athlete Support Criteria Clarification
Minor changes have been made in the CCO Ontario Team and Athlete Support Programs Criteria to clarify the definition of year of birth for the Juvenile Boy's category.
Revised Criteria Document
NDC-Thunder Bay Head Coach Position
NDC Thunder Bay is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic Head Coach to lead the National Development Centre into the future.
Job Notice
Eric Bailey Announces Retirement
Eric Bailey has announced his retirement as Head Coach of NDC Thunder Bay at the end of this competitive season.
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Message from Eastern Canadian Championships Organizing Committee
The event organizing committee has released pre-event information including the Race Notice.
Information from Organizing Committee
New NCCP Minimum Age Policy & MMCQ Policy Update
CCC has decided to lower the minimum age at which a coach can register for an NCCP Intro to Community Coaching (ICC) workshop to 14 years (as of the first day of the workshop).
This new policy will come into effect starting January 21, 2012, but may be implemented now at the discretion of each division.
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NCCP Minimum Age and Minimum Mandatory Coaching Qualifications Policy
World Junior/U23 Trials Race Information
All persons requiring access to ski trails are required to have a pass.
Rates are discounted for all volunteers, coaches, wax techs and any other support team members but must be pre-ordered online.
All purchases made at the venue will be at full rate.
Link to the online discount pass purchase
Event Website (course maps posted)
Race Notice
On Line Registration
CCO Para-Nordic Team Selection Criteria And Athlete Support Program
The 2011-2012 CCO Para-Nordic Team Selection Criteria And Athlete Support Program is now posted.
2011-2012 CCO Para-Nordic Team Selection Criteria And Athlete Support Program
Ontario ParaSport Winter Games
The CCO Para-Nordic Committee is excited to be part of the 2012 ParaSport Winter Games in Huntsville.
In order to be eligible to register, athletes need to participate in a Selection event in their area.
For further information, go to the Para-Nordic Home Page
Ontario Coach Blog
Follow the wild adventures of Coach Pav and the Ontario Ski Team as they race their way across the country!
The blog is linked from the left menu on the HP Home Page.
Coach Pav's Blog
CCC Rule Precisions & CCO Criteria Document Amended
CCC has updated it rules and precisions for competitions.
In particular the age categories for competitions.
CCO has updated the OST criteria document and Ontario Cup categories.
Link to Canadian Rule Precisions
Amended 2012 Team Selection Criteria and Athlete Support Programs
NOD Training Camp Report
The NOD Training Camp hosted by North Bay Nordic/Nipissing Nordic took place November 18 - 20.
Training Camp Report
Time Trial Results
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhjVxrJSEKY&feature=youtu.be
2011-2012 Team Selection Criteria and Athlete Support Programs
Cross Country Ontario Team Selection Criteria and Athlete Support Programs for 2011-2012 are posted.
Criteria Document.
Robbi Weldon Wins Fourth Gold at Parapan American Games
It's been a perfect Games for visually impaired cyclist Robbi Weldon (Thunder Bay, ON) and her pilot Lyne Bessette (Knowlton, QC) as they captured their fourth tandem cycling gold medal in as many races at the Parapan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Full Report.
2011-2012 Ontario Card Nominations Announced
Cross Country Ontario is pleased to announce the final list of athletes who have been nominated for Ontario Cards under the 2011-2012 Quest for Gold - Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP).
Announcement & List of Athletes.
Ontario Team at World Junior Trials
Cross Country Ontario will be leading a team of supported athletes to World Junior trials in Whistler this January 9-15th.
Athletes from across the province are welcomed to take advantage of this fully supported race opportunity.
Deadline Nov. 30.
Details.
Ontario Midget Championships Accommodation Issue
Sault Ste. Marie will be hosting the World Masters Hockey Championships the same weekend as the Ontario Midget Championships (March 10 -11).
This requires immediate attention to make reservations for the event.
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Nationals 2012 Accommodation information
CCO was unable to negotiate a specific Ontario booking for the team at the 2012 Ski Nationals, but we have identified 2 options for Ontario accommodations in Mont Ste Anne for Nationals.
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Quotation for Available Chalets Montmorency Chalets
NDC Italy/Austria Training Camp - Jordan Cascagnette
First year member, Jordan Cascagnette shares his experiences on the Italy/Austria mid October glacier training camp in his article titled
"Let's Make it Three for Three".
NDC Kick Off and Team Introduction
NDC Thunder Bay held it's kick off and team introduction at the PUSH Fitness Centre in Thunder Bay.
Press Release
Photos by John Sims.
2012 Ski Nationals Competition Schedule
The competition schedule for the 2012 Ski Nationals has been released.
2012 Ski Nationals Competition Schedule
Robbi Weldon and Christy Campbell to Parapan American Games
Ontario has two Para-Nordic skiers participating in the Parapan American Games in November; Robbi Weldon and Christy Campbell.
Robbi is particpating in cycling, and Christy in Athletics.
More information on Team Canada.
NDC - Training in Italy
Chris Hamilton has a brand new article about the team's training in Italy.
CLICK HERE to download Chris' article.
2011 - 2012 Quest for Gold OAAP AnnouncementDraft List of Ontario Card Nominations Announced
The draft list of Ontario Card Nominations has been announced.
Announcement and Appeals Template
Carding Calculations - Women
Carding Calculations - Men
2011 - 2012 Quest for Gold Deadlines
Pan/Parapan American Games Kick Off
You are invited to kick off the 2015 Toronto Pan/Parapan American Games!
Information.
CCO Coaching Certification Database
Club Head Coaches/Administrators can now access each coach’s certification information through zone4.
This allows one to keep track of the number of certified coaches, whether or not paperwork has been completed, what steps are missing to get certified, etc.
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Para-Nordic Development Camps
Cross Country Canada(CCC) and its Divisions would like to invite you to the 2011 Eastern and Western Para-Nordic Development Training Camps.
These camps are intended to further develop the skills and training of Para-Nordic athletes who have had some experience in competition and are intending to continue to develop and compete.
Information on CCC website
CCC Student Athlete Leadership Grant Program
CCC is providing financial support to University ski team members with racing licences for coaching and officials courses.
More information at http://www.cccski.com/Membership/Student-Leadership-Grant-Program.aspx
Alannah MacLean Recipient of 2011 Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship
The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) is pleased to announce that one of the five recipients of the 2011 Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship is Alannah MacLean of Sudbury.
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