It is with great pleasure and admiration that CCNL is pleased to announce Margaret “Muggs” Tibbo has been named to the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Muggs’ dedication to people with disabilities is a worthy and just pursuit which we should all be inspired by. Some of her landmark levels of commitment and involvement working with Para Nordic development provincially, nationally and internationally over her lifetime include:
Initial involvement: ’79 Muggs coordinated a clinic at Marble Mt. and was then invited to a CADS (Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing) Festival/Race in Quebec.
1980’s and on: Muggs worked provincially and nationally to develop resources, promote Para Nordic and run races. She worked with Francine LeMire and others on one of the first manuals for Para Nordic. Over the years she has provided assistance to individuals with disabilities, their clubs and event-hosting clubs.
’83-’98 Muggs was Manager of the Canadian National Team (Para Nordic) and attended national and international events and training camps, including the Paralympics and World Championships where Francine LeMire won her gold medals.
’98-2000 Muggs was part of the transition team for the transfer of Para Nordic from CADS to the National Sport Organization, Cross Country Canada (CCC)
Avalon Nordic Ski Club: Muggs coordinated skiing for those with visual or physical impairments in her home club. She also contributed as a Jackrabbit Leader, Tour Leader, Instructor, and Official.
Canada Winter Games: She was involved as an Official or Mission Staff in ’99, ’03, ’11 and ’15. In ’11 she was on the committee for inclusion of Para Nordic in the Games for the first time and now is on the standing committee for Para Nordic with CCC.
Muggs has attended many provincial winter games to support inclusion.
CCC Firth Award winner for a woman who has made significant contributions to cross country skiing in Canada.
Congratulations Muggs!
