Canadian Paralympic Para-Nordic Ski Team

It’s never easy for any Coach to pick the players that he/she likes to have on the squad, but it can and does help when you have a committee to help with the selection process.

One concern or problem that faces not only Canada, but other Countries is that of selecting a training location, plus getting everyone together for the sessions that are needed to help your specific sport grow and prosper on the World stage.

Canada is fortunate to have put a group to work and the selection, while not easy, it was done in a professional manner.

The Para-Nordic Ski team was announced that will represent Canada at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

Canada’s Paralympic Para-Nordic Team will be made up of the following individuals.

Congratulations to everyone on not only the time given, but also the dedication shown by everyone for Canada to excel on the World stage in Sochi.

The team is coached by Robin McKeever (Canmore, Alberta) and Kaspar Wirz (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan).

• Mark Arendz (Hartsville, Prince Edward Island)
• Caroline Bisson (Ottawa, Ontario)
• Colette Bourgonje (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)
• Yves Bourque (Bécancour, Quebec)
• Sébastien Fortier (Québec City, Quebec)
• Louis Fortin (Shippagan, New Brunswick)
• Margarita Gorbounova (Ottawa, Ontario)
• Brittany Hudak (Prince Albert, Saskatchewan)
• Chris Klebl (Canmore, Alberta)
• Brian McKeever (Canmore, Alberta)
• Robbi Weldon (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

The Government of Canada media release from the Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal stated “The Government of Canada is the single contributor to sport and the Government is proud to support sport participation and excellence from playground to podium.

Canada is a leading sport nation, and I, along with all Canadians, recognize the hard work and dedication of our athletes as they train toward this prestigious milestone in their sport careers.

As Minister of State (Sport), I wish all the best to our Canadian Paralympic Team athletes as they prepare for the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi. I would also like to thank the coaches, family, and officials who support and encourage these athletes who will proudly represent our country.