Which race licence do I need, and what does it cost?
Rule- Canada
- Nordiq Canada
- Cross-country skiing
- Racing
- U12-Senior
- 2026-27
- Athletes
Nordiq Canada sells licences from July 1 to June 30 each year. Join your club first, because a licence is only valid for current club members.
| Licence | Who needs it | Cost listed |
|---|---|---|
| Race Licence | Racers entering Tier 1 and Tier 2 competitions | $85 for U20 and older; $75 for U16-U18 |
| Associate Licence | Foreign racers who do not belong to a Nordiq Canada club | $45 |
| FIS Licence | Every athlete in the Open category at a Nordiq Cup (COC) event; also required for U20 at Tier 1 | $110 if bought before November 1 |
| Tier 2 event licence | Competitors U14 and older without a race licence | not listed |
| Tier 3 event licence | All Tier 3 participants | not listed |
- Categories U14 and below no longer need to buy a race licence.
- A FIS licence holder must reach their 16th birthday before the end of the calendar year in which the season ends. Applicants must be Canadian citizens with a valid Canadian passport, hold a current race licence and be a current club member.
- Race licence holders must complete two SafeSport e-learning modules within 30 days of purchase.
- Race licence holders earn CPL points (and seeding) at Tier 1 and 2 events. Tier 2 event licences do not allow CPL points.
Source: Nordiq Canada Racing Licences page: https://nordiqcanada.ca/races/racing-licences/
Added 25 Oct 2026