Para Nordic Update: Spring 2020

First off, a big congratulations to Brittany Hudak and Jesse Ehman . Both athletes have been living and training in Canmore, AB. Brittany, originally from Prince Albert, was named to the National Para Nordic Team for the 7th year. It was a year of firsts for Jesse, originally from Saskatoon. He raced his first international IPC World Cup in Germany in January and was named to the National Para Nordic Prospect Team for the first time this spring. Good luck to them as they kick off their dryland training season!

Within Saskatchewan Cherish Nontell, Levi Devitte, Emma Cook, and Jeremiah Durocher took part in Sask Cup race series this winter. There were races in La Ronge, Humboldt, Saskatoon, and Provincials in Regina. Great experiences and adventures were found at each of these locations. Thanks so much to all the volunteers that work so hard to make it happen.

The Para Nordic racers are led by Coach Colette Bourgonje, who works tirelessly year round to identify, encourage and support young para nordic talent in Saskatchewan.

2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer

The Saskatchewan Para Nordic Team had a very successful Canada Winter Games in Red Deer in 2019. The team was composed of Jesse Ehman from Saskatoon, Krystle Shewchuck from Prince Albert, and Para-Nordic Coach, Colette Bourgonje. Both athletes brought home medals, which was celebrated by the Province and their Cross Country Ski Teammates.

Colette Bourgonje and Saskatchewan sit-skiers, featured at 9:15 in the video.