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We are very saddened to announce the passing of a legend in our local ski community – Jim Ballendine on October 10, 2026 with his daughters at his side. Jim …

CCSAM has a Recreational Skiing Committee. See https://ccsam.ca/about/about-us/staff-board/ . The committee meets with Manitoba Parks’ staff twice a year – in late October and early May – to discuss cross …

You are invited! Cross Country Ski Association of ManitobaAnnual General Meeting of MembersMonday October 26, 20266:30 PMZoom conference Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KbJAQ81TSCKouWCVOtEfaw Schedule: 6:30 …

Are you interested in learning more about Coaching Athletes with a Disability? There will be an opportunity to take the practical component of this AWAD coaching (~one day) workshop during the weekend of October …

While summer might look quiet on the trails, our team has been busy getting Windsor Park Nordic Centre ready for another season. Besides trail preparation and equipment checks there are …

Canadian Ski Patrol – Red River Zone is looking for new members The zone provides first aid services in Southern Manitoba, including at ski hills of Springhill, Holiday Mountain and …

CCSAM is sad to learn that David Lumgair passed away on June 23 at age 92. David made major contributions to cross country skiing in Manitoba during the past few …

Congratulations to the athletes who have been selected to the Para Nordic National Ski Team based on the criteria outlined in the Nordiq Canada 2026-27 Para National Ski Team Selection Criteria and to those who will be nominated to Sport Canada to receive AAP …

Registration for the annual coaching license for the 2026-2027 training year opened as of June 1 and is now available via Zone4. A coaching license is required for individuals performing coaching …

The draft 2026-2027 CCSAM Event Calendar is now available for viewing. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1t_BfhWtQqJtnC4AbvYrT4njNs7UneaxA-JllYIem6I0/edit?usp=sharing Events will be published in our website calendar in September, when finalized by event organizers.

Registration now open for our Spring Training Camp (closes midnight May 18): https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=41725 Open to athletes in U12 – Senior race categories  Athletes (U14 and older) and Coaches must also be registered in the CCSAM PDP …

The Government of Manitoba’s Protecting Youth in Sports Act is now officially enacted. As a result, all Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) are mandated to adopt Sport Manitoba’s Safe Sport Policy …