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Virtual Ernie Langins Trophy for Marathon Participation

Traditionally at the Newfoundland and Labrador Cross Country Ski Marathon the club with the most participation is awarded the Ernie Langins Trophy. In recent years CCNL has introduced a “distance traveled” multiplier factor to allow visiting clubs to compete on an even footing. This year there will be a virtual Ernie Langins Trophy awarded to […]

The 51st Annual, Outfitters NL Cross-Country Ski Marathon – Will be a Virtual Race in 2021

FAQ Will be a virtual race. There will be no times or places published, only finishers. Complete your selected distance anywhere. Complete your event anytime between March 01-14. Follow your local COVID restrictions. Email < bmdskicoach@gmail.com > once you’ve finished. Feel free to attach a photo (that will be shared). An optional finisher’s medal can […]

Cookiebeiner

The Birkebeiner! While Vasaloppet is the oldest and largest ski race in the world, the Birkebeiner is the most famous, spawning Canadian and American Birkebeiner society that run Birkie races in North America. The Birkebeiner has been held since 1932, and commemorates a trip made by the Birkebeiner loyalists Torstein Skevla and Skjervald Skrukka to save the […]

Marathon Update

The executive at Aurora had a meeting this past wednesday and we discussed options on how we could host the marathon. However, after some discussion we regretfully, concluded that we would not be able to host due to all the restrictions and the man power needed to ensure we are within the COVID guidelines. Aurora […]

2021 Athletic Excellence Fund

2021 Athletic Excellence Fund The 2021 Athletic Excellence Fund is now released. Supported by the Children, Seniors and Social Development and Sport Newfoundland and Labrador, the Athletic Excellence Fund recognizes athletic and academic excellence of the province’s top athletes. You can read the press release at the following link: https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2020/tcar/1218n03/ CCNL Athletes forward applications on or […]

Nordiq Canada Welcomes Stéphane Barrette as New Chief Executive Officer

CANMORE, Alta.—Stéphane Barrette will be counted on to play an integral role in leading the team focused on putting all Canadians on cross-country skis and more athletes on the international podium as new chief executive officer of Nordiq Canada, the Board of Directors for the national body announced on Friday. Read more HERE

Masters World Cup 2021 in Canmore, Alberta March 4-12, 2021

We are continuing to prepare for the Masters World Cup 2021 in Canmore, Alberta March 4-12, 2021.  These are certainly challenging times for all event organizers and we are keeping one eye on the news for COVID-19 developments and the other on our project plan so that we are on track to host an outstanding […]

CCNL AGM

As you are well aware with COVID-19, and I hope you are all safe and healthy, we cannot host our AGM as planned in mid-May. I am suggesting we move it to the fall along with the fall meeting, we may have an extended meeting and elections-we would have to set up nominations during the […]

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT CLAIM FORM FOR CLUB SUBSIDY 2020

The purpose of the CCNL subsidy for Clubs is to promote development of junior skiers by providing funding to assist member Clubs with the expense of sending athletes of Junior boy and girl, Juvenile boy and girl and Midget boy and girl categories to compete in two NL Cup events and Regional Midget Championships. Link […]

CCNL Covid 19 Policy

The past few days have been very trying as our country and province struggle to come to terms with the ongoing covid 19 pandemic.  In order to assist clubs in the province and to help protect our members CCNL has enacted the following policy at an emergency executive meeting. 1.Clubs can remain open at their own discretion but […]

Outfitters, 50th NL Marathon Early Bird Registration

The cutoff date for the Early Bird Registration in midnight, Sunday, March 1st. After that date race fees increase. Also, participants should note that the first 100 skiers who register receive a complimentary neck warmer. Participants planning to attend should register on Zone 4. Event Notice Thank You Organizing Committee

The Second Annual Exploits Loppet- New Date

The Second Annual Exploits Loppet . We invite skiers of all abilities to join us for a fun day of skiing on the Exploits Nordic Ski Trails, Grand Falls-Windsor. You may ask, “What is a Loppet?”. It is simply a gathering of people who love to ski on a specifically groomed trail of various distances using […]

Exploits Loppet Rescheduled

With our best season ever still going strong we will have to reschedule our Exploits Loppet which was planned for Saturday morning Feb 8. With 20-35cm of snow and ice pellets forecast for Friday night and ending sometime Saturday afternoon we will not be able to have the trails in shape for an event this […]

New Club in Rocky Harbour

If you haven’t already heard, the Gros Morne Region has it’s first official Ski Club, Tuckamore Ski & Snowshoe Club!! It’s based from the Parks Canada, Visitor Information Centre, off the 430. If you’re interested in registering as a club member, and finding out about the various learning clinics, social events and fun youth learning opportunities, […]

Gander Invitational 2020 Preliminary Information

Preliminary Information for the Gander Invitational 2020 (an NL Cup event) on Feb22-23. Note the hotel specials. Please book rooms now since this is also the weekend of Snowfari and Gander’s Winter Carnival.  At Airport Nordic we’ve had our best month of January skiing ever. We should be in great shape for our event.

SEARCHING FOR VETERANS OF THE MARATHON

Fifty years ago on the first Saturday in March, 1970, a group of stalwarts set out on an extended ski tour which began at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and the road to Hampton.  They followed the old gravel highway over the hills, twists and turns on the west side of Birchy Lake which […]

NL CUP 3 RACE POSTPONED:

With the prolonged high winds and in consideration of volunteers and safety of travellers, we are cancelling for the weekend and will look for another date. Clarenville Nordic.

NL CUP 3: Update as Regards Pending Weather

Please forward the following update regarding NL Cup 3 in Clarenville from Race Chair, Trevor Coates: Good Morning everyone – Just wanted to let you all know that we are monitoring the current weather situation closely regarding the impact on travel plans for this weekend’s race. We have made the decision that at the very […]

2020 Athletic Excellence Fund

The 2020 Athletic Excellence Fund is now released. Supported by the Children, Seniors and Social Development and Sport Newfoundland and Labrador, the Athletic Excellence Fund recognizes athletic and academic excellence of the province’s top athletes. You can read the press release at the following link: https://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2019/cssd/1218n05.aspx CCNL Athletes forward applications on or before January 29, 2020 […]

Team Culture Grant – Nordiq Canada Women’s Committee

The Nordiq Canada Women’s Committee is offering a new grant for 2019-2020 season, the Team Culture Grant. This grant is focused on promoting positive team culture within the women of your team or Club. We know that acceptance and social belonging are among the top reasons why women participate and compete in sport. This grant […]

Results for Labrador Open NL Cup 1, Nov 30-Dec 1, 2019

Results Next event at Menihek Nordic Mar 14-15 Provincial Championships Canadian national Masters Championships Mar 26-29 inclusive and Great Labrador Loppet April 4th Check out meniheknordicski.ca Gerry Rideout President CCNL President MNSC 709-944-1802

Competition Officials Manual (Updated November 2019)

Nordiq Canada (former ccc) has completely reviewed and revised the officials manual for cross country ski competitions. Please pass along to anyone in your clubs that organize and run cross country ski competitions. This manual will now be the resource material for future Officials courses. Shawn Leamon Officials Director CCNL To view Competition Officials Manual […]

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