In collaboration with Hiawatha Highlands and the Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club, elementary and high school students are embracing the benefits and enjoyment of cross-country skiing
It had been decades since it was last considered an official sport in the Algoma District School Board.
“We were on a path to getting it approved as an official sport several years ago, but then COVID happened,” he says. Students have the option of taking part in one of two divisions: one that’s more competitive and for experienced cross-country skiers, and another that’s designed for kids who are new to the sport.
“Having it back in the high schools gives an opportunity for skiers here that are with the club to compete at NOSSA and OFSAA,” he says. “We’ve always been excluded from that, and we always get questions from the other divisions in northern Ontario about why we aren’t there.” “It’s cool seeing all the different people who are testing out skiing for the first time,” De Beer adds.
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