Who is eligible for the Para National Ski Team, and how can I appeal?
Rule- Canada
- Nordiq Canada
- Para nordic
- Para cross-country skiing
- Para biathlon
- Classification
- 2026-27
- Athletes
To be considered for the 2026-27 Para National Ski Team (PNST) you must:
- Be a Nordiq Canada and/or Biathlon Canada member in good standing, with no outstanding debt to either.
- Be registered with a Nordiq Canada and/or Biathlon Canada club.
- Have a valid Nordiq Canada and/or Biathlon Canada race licence and a valid Para Nordic FIS licence.
- Meet international classification criteria for Sport Class and FIS and/or IBU eligibility.
- Sign the Nordiq Canada National Ski Team Contract.
- Be eligible to represent Canada in major international competitions, including World Championships and Paralympic Winter Games.
Selected athletes also agree to follow Nordiq Canada policies, be subject to testing, complete the CCES, Safe Sport and True Sport Clean modules, and provide accurate whereabouts information when required.
The High Performance Director has final authority on selections. Nomination decisions can be appealed to the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC), and an appeal must be filed within three days of the nomination Synopsis and Rationale being posted to the Nordiq Canada website.
Added 25 Oct 2026