• Name: Team XC.COM
  
• Sport: xc skiing Performance Coaching
  
• Credentials: Phil Villeneuve - National Ski Team Member (1995-97), X-C.com. Program Director (since 2001)Olympic, National Team, Development and 8 Pro-Eite Skiers,
• Coaching (Olympic)
  Instruction
  Mentoring
  Performer (World Cup)
  
• Curriculum: X-C.com Training Plans are based on 15years of elite level racing knowledge and experience. Coaching staff also has access to National Ski Team coaching staff knowledge resources, sport physiology doctors and years of real-life training experience! X-C.com Training Camps focus on developing movement efficiency through progression drills/exercises, video analysis and hands-on feedback. Nordic Skiing Technique and Training.
  
• Preferred Student Level: Master skiers of all abilities - Must be motivated to succeed! Beginner to Elite (Adults)
  
• Philosophy: X-C.com Performance Coaching has been designed to target master skiers of all levels and abilities. Our high performance programs are designed to maximize your fitness level in order to perform at your best for targeted events. Lifestyle, work and family commitments our taken into account to build a plan that will suit your needs and abilities. Weekly communication and feedback review by the X-C.com Coaching Panel allows for a quick plan adaptation if required.
  
• Specialties: 6-month to 1-year 'cutting-edge' training plans X-C.com Masters Training Camps: dryland and/or on-snow technique, rollerskiing, strength and conditioning, intensity workouts and distance. Classic, Skating, Technique and Training, Waxing, Dryland, on line coaching
  
• Availability: On-line coaching, Multi-day Ski Camp.
  
• Location: National Training Centre, Canmore, Alberta
  
• Contact: phil@x-c.com
  403-609-9557

"Top pro-racing team in Canada."

• Name: Team XC-Ottawa
  
• Sport: Skiing
  
• Credentials: Olympic, National Team, Development and 6 Pro-Eite Skiers.
  Instruction
  Mentoring
  Performer (World Cup)
  
• Philosophy: High Performance.
  
• Specialties: Classic, Skating, Racing, Technique and Training
  
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario and Chelsea, Quebec
  "Most successful race team in the East."

• Name: David McMahon
  
• Sport: Skiing, Biathlon, Mountain Running, Multisport
  
• Credentials: National Biathlon Champion, 5 National medals, 2x overall, Canada Cup Winner, 7x Provincial Champion, Bronze Medal World Summer Biathlon Championship, 6th World Masters XC Skiing, Biomechanical engineer, personal coach at Olympic level, co-wrote the national xc ski manual/DVD and certification NCCP and CANSI. co-produced 2 books and 9 DVDs on xc skiing.
  Coaching (Olympic Level)
  Instruction
  Mentoring
  Performer (World Cup)
  
• Curriculum: Nordic Skiing Technique and Training.
  
• Preferred Student Level: Intermediate to Elite (Adults)
  
• Philosophy: High Performance. Instructor courses, Progressive
  
• Specialties: Classic, Skating, Downhill, Norpine, Biathlon, Nordix, Backcountry, Racing, Technique and Training, Dryland
  
• Availability: See ski camps.
  
• Location: Chelsea, Quebec
  
• Rates: $100/hr
  
• Contact: sales@xczone.com
  "Creative free skier."

• Name: Bryan Czop
  
• Sport: Skiing, BMX
  
• Credentials: Elite Sprint Racer
  Performer (National)
  
• Curriculum: Nordic Skiing Technique and Training.
  
• Preferred Student Level: Beginner to Elite (Adults)
  
• Philosophy: High Performance, Progressive
  
• Specialties: Stunt Performer, Classic, Skating, Downhill, Telemark, Nordix, Backcountry, Racing, Technique
  
• Availability: Injured
  
• Location: Chelsea, Quebec
  
• Rates: $80/hr
  
• Contact: NA
  "Supernatural moves."

• Name: Dominique Larocque
  
• Sport: Mountain Biking, inline, Skiing, Multisport
  
• Credentials: Two-time National Team Athlete (1996 Inline Skating Champion, 1991 Mountain Bike Team) & National Level Marathon Speedskater. NCCP Technical Level 1 Cross Country. NCCP Theory Level 3. Gestalt Therapist. Bodywork (Reiki Level 2/Therapeutic Touch Level 3). Completing M.A. in Human Kinetics (Sport Psychology), 15 years coaching experience.
  Coaching (World Cup)
  Instruction
  Mentoring
  
• Curriculum: Learn to Nordic Ski.
  
• Preferred Student Level: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate Adults or Master Athletes/Skate skiing (Adults)
  
• Philosophy: www.creative-wheel.com & www.mountainbikeschool.ca
  
• Specialties: Skating, Downhill, Racing, Technique and Training, Dryland.
  
• Availability: Weekdays, Evenings
  
• Location: Gatineau Park, Terry Fox Athletic Facility, Britannia Bay.
  
• Rates: $95 per 90 minutes (+ 6% GST)
  
• Contact: creativewheel@rogers.com
  "Mind, Body and Spirit."

• Name: Jodi Bigelow
  
• Sport: Kayaking, Skiing
  
• Credentials: CANSI Instructor. Alpine Skier and Coach. Teacher. National Wildwater Kayaking Champion, Fitness Kayaking Instructor and Coach.
  Coaching (National)
  Instruction
  Mentoring
  
• Curriculum: Learn to Nordic Ski (CANSI) and Nordic Skiing Technique and Training. (NCCP)
  
• Preferred Student Level: Beginner to Advanced (Adults and teens)
  
• Philosophy: Progressive
  
• Specialties: Classic, skating, downhill, technique and training.  Dryland programs and lifestyle \ fitness training plans.
  
• Availability: Weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends.
  
• Location: Chelsea, Quebec
  
• Rates: $80.00 / hr
  
• Contact: jodib@paddlefit.com
  www.paddlefit.com
  613.715.2243
  "x training lifestyle"

• Name: Ian Murray
  
• Sport: Skiing
  
• Credentials: 3rd fastest xc skiing sprinter in Canada, Elite Racer
  
• Curriculum: Learn to Nordic Ski and Nordic Skiing Technique and Training.
  Performer (Inter-National)
  
• Philosophy: Touring, Recreational, High Performance. Instructor courses, Progressive
  
• Specialties: Stunt Performer, Classic, Skating, Downhill, Telemark, Nordix, Backcountry, Racing, Technique and Training, Dryland
  
• Availability: On circuit
  
• Location: Chelsea, Quebec and Canmore National Training Centre
  
• Contact: ian@xcskier.com
  "Most popular sprinter on the circuit."

• Name: Keith Nicol
  
• Sport: Skiing
  
• Credentials: Keith Nicol is a CANSI Level 4 Track and Level 3 Telemark Instructor - One of 2 CANSI Master Instructors in Canada holding CANSI's highest instructor certification in both trail and telemark certification. Ski Trax Magazine Technical Skiing contributor for the last 6 years. Contributor to the CANSI Instructor Manual and new SKI YOUR BEST DVD
  Instruction
  
• Curriculum: CANSI model for instruction.
  
• Preferred Student Level: Beginner to Advanced in Telemark or Trail skiing (Adults)
  
• Philosophy: Rapid improvement of all aspects of Nordic skiing through drills, video tape analysis and top notch demos.
  
• Specialties: Classic, skating, downhill on light gear, telemark.
  
• Availability: varies with the day , mostly weekends.
  
• Location: Blow me down ski trails- Corner Brook, NL or by request at other locations
  
• Rates: $50 per hour- 2 hour minimum. Maximum of 4 people in the group (note rate of $50 is the total rate not per person-so 4 people sharing the cost is $12.50 each)
  
• Contact: knicol@swgc.mun.ca 709-639-1770 see web page- www.swgc.mun.ca/~knicol click Nordic ski tips for numerous ski tips.
  "Most prolific instructor in the country. "

• Name: Lynda Brown
  
• Sport: Skiing, Biking
  
• Credentials: Masters Racer NCCP 2, Ski Coach
  Coaching
  Instruction
  Mentoring
  
• Curriculum: Learn to Nordic Ski and Nordic Skiing Technique and Training.
  
• Preferred Student Level: Beginner to Advanced Private lessons and small adult groups
• Philosophy:
  
• Specialties: Technical analysis
• Availability:
  
• Location: Gatineau Park
  
• Rates: $Call/hr
  
• Contact: 613.761.3843 lynda.brown@ocdsb.ca
  

• Name: Paul Graner
  
• Sport: Skiing
  
• Credentials: President of CANSI, level III Instructor, NCCP level III Coach, Former Ontario Divisional Coach, National Ski Team assignments include; World Cups, World Championships and Olympic Winter Games.
  Coaching
  Instruction
• Curriculum: Learn to Nordic Ski and Nordic Skiing Technique and Training.
  
• Preferred Student Level: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced (Adults or Teens or Kids)
  
  
• Philosophy:I was introduced to Cross Country Skiing in high school. My passion and love for the sport was immediate, and for the better part of 25 years it has been an integral part of my personal and professional life. I hope to pass on my passion for the sport and help you reach your xc skiing goals while having fun doing it. BLOG
  
• Specialties: Classic, Skating, Technique and Training, Dryland and training plans.
  
• Availability: Weekends or week days; during the day or evenings.
  
• Location: Mooney's Bay Cross Country Ski Centre and the Gatineau Park
  
• Rates: $55/hr
  
• Contact: pgraner@magma.ca
  (613) 826-0278
  "Loves teaching skiing."

• Name: Thomas McGee
  
• Sport: Skiing, Triathlon
  
• Credentials: Active Racer NCCP 1, Ski Coach Chelsea Nordic
  Coaching
  Instruction
  Mentoring
  
• Curriculum: Learn to Nordic Ski and Nordic Skiing Technique and Training.
  
• Preferred Student Level: Beginner to Advanced (Adults and Kids)
  
• Philosophy: Progressive
  
• Specialties: Very Strong downhill racer
  
• Availability:
  
• Location: Gatineau Park
  
• Rates: $50/hr
  
• Contact: Thomas.McGee@rti.rogers.com
  "Downhill specialist"

• Name: Mike Lalonde
  
• Sport: Skiing, Body building
  
• Credentials: Athletic Program Director for City of Ottawa, Active Racer, CANSI 3, NCCP 2 Experienced ski coach and Instructor. Co-wrote and produced the CANSI manual/DVD
  Coaching
  Instruction
  Mentoring
  Performer
  
• Curriculum: Learn to Nordic Ski and Nordic Skiing Technique and Training.
  
• Preferred Student Level: Beginner to Advanced (Adults)
  
• Philosophy: Progressive
  
• Specialties: Excellent Synergy of Coaching, Instruction, and Racing, Strength Programs, personal trainer.
  
• Availability: Weekends
  
• Location: Mooney's Bay,Ottawa, Ontario
  
• Rates: $80/hr
  
• Contact: lalondem@magma.ca
  "Hardest body, kindest disposition."