2019 FIS World Jr & U23 Championships

The 2019 World Junior and U23 Championships will be held in Lahti, Finland from January 20th until the 27th.

Date of Departure from Canada: Monday, January 7th

Date of Return to Canada: Sunday, January 27th

Trip Fee: $3500. This must be paid prior to departure from Canada. Payments can be made via cheque or e-transfer to Cross Country Canada. If paying by cheque, bring with you to trials.

Trip Details:
·   Pre-camp in Sjusjoen, Norway January 8-17
·   Air travel from Oslo, Norway to Lahti, Finland on January 17th
·   Pre-competition training January 18-19
·   World Junior and U23 Championship January 20-26
·   Return to Canada January 27th

Additional Information for Selected Athletes:
·   All athletes need to ensure their passports are valid until April 28th, 2019 or for 3 months beyond the duration of their stay in Europe for those athletes carrying onto “B” Tours.  Passport info must be available at time of selections.
·   Team clothing will be distributed as soon as possible upon qualification at trials in Whistler.
·   CCC will provide out-of-country insurance.
·   Athlete are responsible for the following costs which are not included in the trip fee: baggage fees, food on travel days, personal expenses.
·   Any fees related to changing flights for those athletes continuing onto “B” Tours is at the expense of the athlete.
·   Athletes should travel with a credit card to pay baggage fees and any emergency expenses.
·   On travel days, it is expected that all athletes have a cell phone in order to deal with potential issues during travel.

World Junior-U23 flights, European training camp, and coaching information:
·   Flights will be booked immediately following trials on December 17th.  Personal info and flight details must be provided at time of acceptance.
·   Connecting flight itinerary will be finalized and sent via email once selections are completed.
·   A pre-championship camp will take place in Sjusjoen, Norway January 8-17.
·   The Head Coach, Erick Braaten, will communicate with athletes and their coaches regarding the training plan as soon as possible after team is selected.

Staff Supporting the Team:
Chris Jeffries – Team Manager
Erik Braaten – Head Coach
Katie McMahon – Lead Female Coach
Charles Castonguay – Lead Male Coach
Joel Jaques – Lead technician
Devon Kershaw
Timo Puiras
Matt Smider

Any immediate questions can be directed to:
Chris Jeffries – Trip manager
cjeffries@albertaworldcup.com