2026 Olympic Winter Games Selection Criteria (INP) Amendments 
To ensure clarity and consistency, and to align with the objectives of Nordiq Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), and Own the Podium (OTP), the following amendments have been made to the INP.
These amendments have been made after consultation with Nordiq Canada’s high-performance key stakeholders.  

For further clarification on the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Selection Criteria (INP) Amendments, please attend the 2026 OWG Town Hall on September 5, 1:00 pm MST / 15:00 EST. The meeting link is available below.  

2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials Fluoro Testing
To ensure a fair and transparent competition, Nordiq Canada will implement fluorocarbon wax testing during the Nordiq Canada 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials, hosted by the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club. This decision was made in consultation with the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS), Caledonia Nordic, and a working group of Canada’s top wax technicians and coaches.   

Following FIS ICR rule 222.8, athletes’ skis will be tested using the FIS-approved Bruker Fluor testing device. This ensures that every athlete competing at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials is using fluor-free wax maintaining compliance with international standards and promoting fairness. 

Nordiq Canada 2026 OWG Town Hall  
Additional information regarding the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Selection Criteria and Trials will be provided during a Town Hall on September 5 at 1:00 PM MST / 15:00 EST, hosted by interim High Performance Director Shawn Bullock. Athletes and coaches are welcome and encouraged to ask questions during this time.  
September 5, 1:00 pm MST / 15:00 EST  

Meeting ID: 231 878 373 260 3
Passcode: 8Uu3C9Ft