Athlete and Coach Funding Documents 2022-23

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On behalf of Cross County Saskatchewan (CCS) High Performance Committee please find the updated Athlete and Coach Funding Guidelines here.  A cover letter has been provided to introduce the documents and highlight recent changes to the funding model.  An HP Bulletin contains more info. We encourage everyone to carefully review the attached documents.

 Please direct any inquiries to the CCS Executive Director, Alana Ottenbreit at ccs@sasktel.net .

 Yours sincerely,

 CCS High Performance Committee

Level 2 Officials Course - January 28-29 - Saskatoon

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Save the Date - Leve 2 Officials Course

When:                  January 28-29, 2023
Where:                Saskatoon
What:                   Level 2 Officials Course
Prerequisite:     Level 2 requires previous Level 1 certification; you can take the Level 1 course on-line (see attached course instructions).  The link to Nordiq Canada’s E-Learning site for Officials is https://cccofficials.moonami.com  Look for the Level 1 Officials Training – English or French link. If you haven’t registered on the Nordiq Canada’s e-Learning Site for Officials before, there are instructions on how to create a a new account before registering for the Level 1 course. Level 1 Instructions
Registration:      Will be set up later in November; a follow-up email will be sent with instructions as well as posted on the CCS website.

Who should take this course and why?

This course is designed to train Level 1 Cross Country Ski Officials to the Level 2 category.  Level 2 Officials at a race event are the “Chiefs” who are responsible for small volunteer teams (e.g. “Chief of Start”, Chief of Stadium, etc).  Attendees may also want to be more knowledgeable as a race volunteer without necessarily being in a Chief role.

It is important that clubs who wish to host future Sask Cup races or Provincial Championships continue to develop Level 1 Officials (for their individual roles as race volunteers), Level 2 Officials (race chiefs/supervisors) and Level 3 Officials (for Chief of Competition/Technical Delegate roles).  Having knowledgeable and experienced volunteer Officials is a Cross Country Saskatchewan and Nordiq Canada expectation of host clubs – to assure delivery of an excellent race experience for the athletes.

CCS Training Camp - July 16 and 17

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Hi racers

 

Save the date of July 16, 17  for an intensive weekend of focused roller ski training geared towards CWG and potential provincial team athletes. Goals for this two day camp will be skill development in both classical and skate roller ski techniques and for the purpose of centralization and roller ski facilities, Saskatoon will be the location. This weekend we will also be rolling out the provincial team criteria but if you cannot make the camp, no big deal as the team criteria will be emailed out to everyone and attendance at the camp is not mandatory for CWG or the Provincial Team.

See the attached schedule for camp details.

 

Registration will be setup via Zone 4 by June 30th.  

 

cheers

robin

2023 Canada Winter Games Coaching Staff and Support Team

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Cross Country Saskatchewan is very pleased to announce our Canada Winter Games Head Coaches and Support Team in for Prince Edward Island 2023.

Male Coach - Robin Butler is a long-time Nordic coach in Saskatchewan, and currently Cross Country Saskatchewan's High Performance Coach.  Robin is a life-long competitor having competed as an athlete at Canada Winter Games, Nationals and continues to be a Masters competitor.

Female Coach - Alison Meinert is no stranger to the Canada Winter Games having been the Female Coach at three previous Games so brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge.  Alison is currently coaching with the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club.

Para-Nordic Coach - Lauren Miranda is a former Saskatchewan athlete and up-and-coming Para-Nordic Coach who's experience as an athlete has taken her from the Saskatchewan Winter Games, to Ski Nationals and the Canada Winter Games.  Lauren's recent experience working with Para-Nordic athletes is a great asset to Team Saskatchewan.

Team Manager - Geoff Meinert is currently coaching with the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club and brings strong organizational skills and experience with him from a number of different sports, including cross-country skiing and speed skating.

Wax Tech - Andrew Brisbin's many years of waxing experience at high level events, such as multiple National Championships, Western Canadian Championships, Canada Cups and Canada Winter Games, combined with his knowledge of waxing products, technologies and testing protocols are a great asset.

We are excited to have such an experienced coaching and support team for the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.

For more information about the 2023 Canada Winter Games please click HERE.

Northwest Loppet Weekend

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The usual double-header loppet event in the northwest has been changed to a one day event in Ile-a-la Crosse only! Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Buffalo Narrows event that was previously planned for Saturday, March 12th will not occur this year. The loppet on March 13th in Ile-a-la Crosse will go ahead as planned, giving participants a splendid variety of skiing through finely groomed Boreal Forest trails. The event will include during ski support (fires, hot drinks and food), draw prizes and tons of fun. See attached poster for details! Don't be dismayed by the event being cancelled in Buffalo Narrows...you can still travel up and check out their amazing trails on the Saturday, you just won't be eating hot farmer's sausage and sipping apple cider while you do it (unless you bring your own)! 

 Click here for more information

Level 2 Officials Course - February 12-13

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Save the Date - Leve 2 Officials Course

When:                 February 12-13, 2022
Where:                Saskatoon (in conjunction with Provincial Championships)

What:                   Level 2 Officials Course

Prerequisite:       Level 2 requires previous Level 1 certification; you can take the Level 1 course on-line.  The link to Nordiq Canada’s E-Learning site for Officials is https://cccofficials.moonami.com  Look for the Level 1 Officials Training – English or French link. If you haven’t registered on the Nordiq Canada’s e-Learning Site for Officials before, there are instructions on how to create a a new account before registering for the Level 1 course.
Registration:      https://cccofficials.moonami.com/ (Key is SK211)


Who should take this course and why?

This course is designed to train Level 1 Cross Country Ski Officials to the Level 2 category.  Level 2 Officials at a race event are the “Chiefs” who are responsible for small volunteer teams (e.g. “Chief of Start”, Chief of Stadium, etc).  Attendees may also want to be more knowledgeable as a race volunteer without necessarily being in a Chief role.

It will be a unique experience as the course is being delivered the same weekend as athletes are competing at Provincial Championships.

It is important that clubs who wish to host future Sask Cup races or Provincial Championships continue to develop Level 1 Officials (for their individual roles as race volunteers), Level 2 Officials (race chiefs/supervisors) and Level 3 Officials (for Chief of Competition/Technical Delegate roles).  Having knowledgeable and experienced volunteer Officials is a Cross Country Saskatchewan and Nordiq Canada expectation of host clubs – to assure delivery of an excellent race experience for the athletes.