March 11, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – The members of the Canmore Nordic Ski Club welcome skiers to the 2011 Haywood Ski Nationals from March 11-19. This will the 84th running of the Canadian National Ski Championships and a dedicated team of volunteers and sponsors have worked hard to make it the best nationals ever!

Phillip Paul McIlroy, a junior racer from Newfoundland, stands next to the iconic Big Head statue on Main Street in Canmore. © Pam Doyle

Canmore has a long history of hosting national and international ski competitions and they’re pulling out all the stops to make this a truly memorable week for athletes, coaches, officials, parents and ski aficionados from around the continent.

The Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park is home to world class ski trails and the best training and racing facilities in the country. When you’re done skiing, you’ll have time to explore the vibrant town and experience Canmore’s legendary hospitality.

We also hope that you will join us for the Canmore Ski Nationals Community Celebrations 2011 presented by the Canmore Destination Marketing Fund and Canmore Downtown Business Association in cooperation with Canmore Nordic Centre. The celebration will include a snow track down main street (with free ski rentals from Trial Sports), the Haywood Ski Nationals Welcome Ceremony, a block party, fun races, dog sledding and more!

To finish off a great week of racing, the Ski Nationals banquet promises a night to remember at the world famous Banff Springs Hotel- Ski Gala 2011!

See you at the 2011 Haywood Ski Nationals in Canmore, Alberta!

2011 Haywood Ski Nationals

Schedule of Races & Events
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March 12 – 10:00 am – Team Sprint Freestyle (Open, Challenge, CCUNC)

March 13 – 10:00 am – Interval Start, Free Technique, Middle Distance Race (Able-bodied categories)
March 13 – 1:00 pm – Para-Nordic categories

March 15 – 10:00 am – Interval Start, Classic Technique, Middle Distance Race (Able-bodied categories)
March 15 – 1:00 pm – Para-Nordic categories
March 16 – 9:30 am – Sprint Qualification- Classic (Junior & Senior, Men & Women)
March 16 – 12:30 pm – Sprint Heats

March 17 – 9:30 am – Sprint Qualification- Classic (Junior & Juvenile, Boys & Girls, Para-Nordic)
March 17 – 12:30 pm – Sprint Heats

March 19 – 10:00 am – Mass Start, Free Technique, Long Distance Race (Able-bodied categories)
March 19 – 1:00 pm – Para-Nordic categories