Candy Cane Cup

Teams planning to attend our event should arrange accommodations as soon as possible. There are a number of other activities taking place at the same time. Please visit Tourism Outaouais.

Question 9

Volunteers

Answer

Volunteering is a great way to be part of the action and an opportunity to watch the races.

Sign up on iVolunteer or email benevoles.volunteers@engne.ca

Question 10

Photos

Answer

Our volunteer photographers enjoy supporting our sport. Please credit them if you use their photos.

Sunday

Tim Austen (Smug Mug)
Rob Smith (flickr.com)
Jo-Ann Holden part 1 | part 2 (flickr.com)

Saturday

Tim Austen (Smug Mug)
Rob Smith (flickr.com)
Jo-Ann Holden (flickr.com)

Question 11

For coaches

Answer

Team Captains Meetings (virtual):

The Team Captains’ Meetings will be held virtually as follows:

Sprint races: Friday December 9, 2022 at 17:00

Presentation Deck — FridayDownload

Distance races: Saturday December 10, 2022 at 18:00

Presentation Deck — Saturday Download

Invitations with links to the virtual meeting will be sent to registered coaches. Agenda will be as per ICR 305.2.2. Other communications with coaches will be done by WhatsApp, email, and through the event page on Zone4.

Athlete’s Lounge / Team Compound

Indoor space on site will be limited.

Teams are encouraged to bring their own tent for athletes to use for changing. Teams are requested to indicate their needs for space to fartage.waxing@engne.ca before November 25, 2022. Teams flying to the CCC may indicate their need for tents to fartage.waxing@engne.ca before November 25, 2022.

Waxing Facilities

Heated waxing facilities with power will be available and space will also be provided for teams bringing their own waxing tents/trailers. For clubs, teams and training centres using the on-site waxing facility, a list of registered skiers should be submitted to fartage.waxing@engne.ca by November 25, 2022 at the latest to ensure appropriate space allocation. Priority will be given to groups who have provided such a list.

Teams with their own waxing tents/trailers should contact fartage.waxing@engne.ca by November 25, 2022 to ensure space allocation. Teams bringing waxing tents are encouraged to provide their own power supply.

Weather

The weather in Gatineau/Cantley is often different from Ottawa. Here’s the best source for race site weather.

Please note that competitions can be delayed or cancelled due to temperature or adverse or dangerous weather conditions.

Trail Conditions

Trail conditions will be tweeted on a regular basis via the @nakkxc twitter account. Updates will be available at the TCM and via email and WhatsApp to coaches registered on Zone4 should the need arise.