Nordiq Canada bans medium and high fluoro waxes

Nordiq Canada (formerly called Cross Country Ski de fond Canada) just posted their fluoro waxing policy, and it's effective this ski season. The policy

1. Bans the use of medium and high fluoro waxes to Tier 2 sanctioned events (e.g., Provincial Cups, Provincial Champs, Nordiq Canada sanctioned events)
2. Bans the use of medium and high fluoro waxes to Tier 1 sanctioned junior, non-FIS events

To make sure everyone is clear on the policy, Nordiq Canadsa lists all approved waxes.

The full policy and the full list of approved waxes are below

Nordiq Canada Fluoro Policy

The Directive

At the December 2018 Nordiq Canada Board meeting the Board asked the CEO to review a policy to eliminate use of fluoro waxes for Tier 2 events. In March 2019 the Events Committee reviewed and agreed to the following:

The Recommendation

Nordiq Canada revise the Nordiq Canada Competition Registration and Sanctioning Policy (2.2.1) to include the provision that in all Tier 2 sanctioned events medium and high Fluoro waxes are not permitted. Further, the recommendation would extend to include all Junior aged, non-FIS categories in Tier 1 sanctioned events. [Note: The listed Policy document had not been updated as of this posting]

Guidelines

For all Tier 2 races (Provincial Cups, Provincial Champs, Nordiq Canada sanctioned events) the Nordiq Canada Fluoro policy would apply. This means that:

• High Fluoro (HF) or Medium Fluoro (MF) glide waxes, including HF or MF powders, pucks, blocks and liquids are NOT permitted.
• Cold weather powder additives and hardeners are NOT permitted.
• Grip powders are NOT permitted
• Does not pertain to grip wax

1. Since the jurisdiction of Tier 2 races is a shared responsibility between Divisions and Nordiq Canada, a common rule and disciplinary process for coaches and athletes will be developed
2. At competitions where Tier 1 and Tier 2 level races take place at the same time the policy would apply to all U18 and below age categories that are not sanctioned by FIS
3. At competitions where categories are combined for seeding purposes the policy guidelines would align with the highest category in the combined class
4. The program would be self-governed by all coaches, technicians, parents and athletes
5. Assigned Technical Delegates will not be responsible for enforcing the Fluoro Policy

Background

Pros and Cons of the Flouro Waxes

Allowable waxes