Local group ruled out for 2021 Canadian Ski Championships; community thanked for support of cancelled event

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“The safety and health of athletes, coaches, volunteers and staff is, and always will be, of top priority. This decision was made in the best interest of the broader sport and local communities with regards to handling the situation the world is facing,” said a news release from the committee.

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A proposal to have the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club host the Nationals in 2021 was investigated, but Nordiq Canada explained they made an earlier commitment to Mont Ste. Anne in Quebec to be the host of the 2021 Nationals. Nordiq Canada felt it was in everyone’s best interest to honour that earlier commitment.

The Sovereign Lake organizing committee said it’s disappointing to lose their opportunity to host Canada’s top Nordic skiers in their final race of the season, saying the event was carefully planned and they were ready to exceed expectations.

“The organizers for Nationals 2020 received enthusiastic support from many local businesses, listed here, in providing cash and donations to make this event possible,” said the committee. “The OC would also like to express a huge thank you to the City of Vernon, and the Regional District of North Okanagan for providing grant dollars to help make this event possible. The OC felt supported and realizes it couldn’t have happened without their support.”

The SLNC board of directors is already working to make sure the energy behind hosting big events continues. They are putting the Nationals 2020 disappointment behind them and actively working on hosting BC Provincial Championships in February 2021. The event is focused on provincial-level skiers and is the final competition for the season. Historically, the BC Champs attracts as many as 600 skiers in a three-day event featuring both classic and skate technique races as well as a team relay.

The SLNC board has released details on the next steps required to begin the refund process.

All athletes and coaches who registered for Nationals 2020 will be contacted by the race secretary and will be refunded following the refund policy stated in the race notice. Those who paid for trail passes and banquet tickets will be refunded 100 per cent of those purchases.

The race registrations will firstly cover the administration costs and expenses incurred and then athletes will receive a percentage of their registration from the dollars remaining. All sponsorship and grant dollars will be completely reimbursed.