Canmore has won the right to host the 2017 Canadian Cross Country Ski National Championships, which will bring 650 athletes and 75 clubs to the Bow Valley for 10 days of ski racing.
Cross Country Canada made the announcement last week, complementing the Canmore Nordic Ski Club on its excellent bid. Duntroon, Ont. and Charlo, N.B. had also submitted bids for the games.
“We are excited to be returning to Canmore for the 2017 Ski Nationals,” said Dave Dyer, events director for Cross Country Canada. “Canmore Nordic has one of the strongest athlete development progams in the country and this, combined with a strong base of officials and very comprehensive bid package, were the deciding factors for the selection committee.”
Canmore last hosted Ski Nationals in 2011, and this winter will play host to the World Cup Tour de Canada.
“The Canmore Nordic Ski Club is honoured to invite Canada’s able-bodied and para-nordic cross-country skiers, rising stars, elite athletes and veterans to participate in the 10-day competition in one of the world’s most beautiful cross-country skiing destinations.
“A return to Canmore in 2017 will provide the country’s cross-country skiers a chance to celebrate the best of our sport and what CNSC hopes will contribute to a lifelong passion for our sport,” said event chair Bob Ellard.
