April 3, 2009 – We recently posted a Cross Country Canada release announcing that Canada received the green light from FIS to host additional World Cup events – “This landmark decision recognizes the growing reputation Canada in particular has for hosting quality events, on technically challenging trails, with reliable snow conditions, with highly trained volunteers and in world class facilities. Here’s some additional info on this exciting news – for the complete release click here.

– Season 2011-12 – 3rd week of February – one full week and 2 weekends following a Tour de Ski concept
– Season 2012-13 – Two back to back weekends in December – weekend #2 and #3 in different locations with potential for a mid-week option if the sites are in good proximity
– Season 2013-14 – Olympic year – no WCs in Canada
– Season 2014-15 – Two back to back weekends in December – weekend #2 and #3 in different locations with potential for a mid-week option if the sites are in good proximity
– Season 2015-16 – Potential to repeat the 3rd week of February – Tour de Ski concept

The FIS Council has approved this model through to 2013. The possibility of continuing this model past 2013 clearly rests in our hands. We would need to demonstrate that we can deliver these additional World Cups at the same high standards that has been established by our most recent organizing committees: Alberta World Cup Society, Canmore, Sovereign Lake Nordic, Vernon and VANOC at Whistler Olympic Park.