October 31, 2013 (Canmore, AB) – For the second year in a row Canmore, Alberta will host the world’s best nordic skiers with six International Paralympic Committee (IPC) world cups. Racing begins Monday December 9^th and continues to December 17^th. The entire series will be set at the renowned Canmore Nordic Center.

These world cups are of huge importance to Canada’s Para-Nordic Team. They provides the athletes with an opportunity to compete on home turf  but more importantly, the entire series serves as a qualifying event for the Paralympics in Sochi, March 7 to 16, 2014.

The Russians are coming. Close to 120 athletes are expected including 40 from Russia alone. Canada and the United States will be out in force with about 20 athletes per nation. Up to 16 nations will be represented. Monday, December 9^th, Tuesday December 10^th and Thursday December 12^th are the Cross Country world cups. Beginning Saturday, December 14^th and then on the 15^th and the 17^th, many of the same athletes will be competing in the biathlon world cups.

Let’s make some noise out there and cheer on the athletes. Come to watch or be one of the 150 volunteers needed. Go here and chose your favourite volunteer position.

Visit the event website here.

Watch and share this great video produced by Glen Crawford at Glen Crawford Production Services, Canmore Alberta.