Athletes of all skiing experiences with ambition and a commitment to improve their Nordic skiing are encouraged to get in touch with us. For those looking to participate in practices and Loppet-style races, prior racing experience is not required, while for those who wish to race the BC Cup Series, prior racing experience in both classic and skate skiing is expected. All team members are encouraged to attend all practices, team socials, and events.

Athletes interested in joining the team can contact us at nordicski.sc@ubc.ca or find the TSC booth and Nordic Skiing Representatives on Imagine Day. We can also be reached on social media at @ubcnordicskiing for Instagram and TikTok.

Eligibility Requirements:

We expect athletes to be dedicated team members and students. Prior racing experience is not a prerequisite to join the team, but for those who want to race the BC Cup series, it is highly encouraged. Most importantly, athletes should be highly motivated, bring a good attitude, be willing to be a part of the team community, and be able to attend practices on a weekly basis.

Equipment Requirements:

• Basic Running Gear
• Properly fitted skate skis, boots, and poles
• Properly fitted classic skis, boots, and poles
• Basic wax setup (glide and kick)
• Rollerskis optional (helmet mandatory if choosing to rollerski)

The start of our 2024-25 race season kicked off in our January races where our athletes
showcased how hard they’ve been training at Teck BC Cup 1. For the remainder of our season,
our athletes showed growth in both results and team camaraderie. From going head to head
with the best in the country at the National Championships in Canmore, to competing in the 50
km P’ayak loppet in questionable snow conditions, it was a season for the books. Overall, we
came out of our race season with a female UBC sweep for the provincial university aggregates
as well as a first place finish for the men, and approximately 5000 kilometers of collective skiing.

We are also proud to come away from the 2024-25 season with numerous TSC-granted
nominations, as well as winning the Legacy Award for graduating athlete Isaac Lowenthal
Walsh.

Nordic skiing at UBC has had an irregular history. From existing as an amalgamation of student-athletes to a club, to a varsity sport in the early 2000s, to a TSC club in 2015, to an
amalgamation of student-athletes again in 2017, and finally to our current status as a TSC club in 2018, we have certainly undergone some changes over time. What has remained constant is our tight-knit community and high level of racing and performance. Alumni still participate in races with UBC and regularly provide carpool rides to new members and rookies. Support from community stores, clubs, and organizations such as Hollyburn and Coast Outdoors has allowed us to regularly send athletes to races near and far. Over the years, UBC has consistently sent skiers to national championship races, as well as internationally to the United States and overseas. In 2011, UBC’s Jesse Heckrodt attended the World University Games in Turkey, where he led the Canadian men to a 31st-place finish.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact an executive member at nordicski.sc@ubc.ca, or via our Instagram page @ubcnordicskiing!

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