--- title: About Us description: Founded in 2012, U of A Nordic offers athlete training to cross-country skiers and biathletes of many ages. image: https://www.uofanordic.ca/hubfs/uofanordic-logo-1.jpg --- [Go Back Up](https://www.uofanordic.ca/about#top) [Skip to Content](https://www.uofanordic.ca/about#body) [![uofanordic-logo](https://www.uofanordic.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/uofanordic-logo.png?width=829&height=187&name=uofanordic-logo.png "uofanordic-logo")](https://www.uofanordic.ca/) Toggle Menu - [Home](https://www.uofanordic.ca) - [About](https://www.uofanordic.ca/about) - [Programs](https://www.uofanordic.ca/programs) - [News](https://www.uofanordic.ca/news) - [Contact](https://www.uofanordic.ca/contact) - Open Search Search Submit Search About Us # U of A Nordic We offer athlete training to both cross-country skiers and biathletes of many ages ranging from youth athletes to university students to alumni and community members. ![about-us-image](https://www.uofanordic.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/about-us-image.png?width=1425&height=581&name=about-us-image.png) ### Welcoming all skiers to learn, train, and explore Alberta's ski trails The University of Alberta Nordic Academy was founded in Edmonton, Alberta, in 2012 and consists of current secondary and post-secondary students as well as alumni and community members that come together to train and race. U of A Nordic attends local loppets, Alberta Cup races, and Canadian Ski Nationals.  The club offers lessons to a wide variety of age groups with several age- and ability-based categories of athletes from children to adults. [Programs](https://www.uofanordic.ca/programs) STRATEGIC PLAN & SAFE SPORT POLICIES ## University of Alberta Nordic Racing Foundation Strategic Plan & Safe Sport Policy Commitments University of Alberta Nordic Racing Foundation's (UANRF) Strategic Plan and Safe Sport Policies are included in the various PDF files below for members and the public to access. ### 2024-29 UANRF Strategic Plan To Be Added Soon ### Safe Sport Policy [View Here](https://www.uofanordic.ca/hubfs/SafeSport-Policy_UANRF%202024%2007%2001.pdf) ### Screening Policy [View Here](https://www.uofanordic.ca/hubfs/Screening-Policy_UANRF%202024%2007%2001.pdf) ### Athlete Protection Policy [View Here](https://www.uofanordic.ca/hubfs/Athlete-Protection-Policy_UANRF%202024%2007%2001.pdf) ### Code of Conduct and Ethics [View Here](https://www.uofanordic.ca/hubfs/Code-of-Conduct-and-Ethics_UANRF%202024%2007%2001.pdf) ### Event Discipline Procedures [View Here](https://www.uofanordic.ca/hubfs/Event-Discipline-Procedures_UANRF%202024%2007%2001.pdf) ### Social Media Policy [View Here](https://www.uofanordic.ca/hubfs/Social-Media-Policy_UANRF%202024%2007%2001.pdf) ### Discipline and Complaints Policy [View Here](https://www.uofanordic.ca/hubfs/Discipline-and-Complaints-Policy_UANRF%202024%2007%2001.pdf) ### Whistle Blower Policy [View Here](https://www.uofanordic.ca/hubfs/Whistle-Blower-Policy_UANRF%202024%2007%2001.pdf) ## Coaching Staff ![Lowell brings a wealth of experience to the program with past coaching roles at Augustana University and Camrose Nordic.-1](https://www.uofanordic.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/243534503_1487749554942781_6202773162549990192_n-1.jpeg?width=1080&height=1044&name=243534503_1487749554942781_6202773162549990192_n-1.jpeg) ### Lowell Niven Head Coach ![image0](https://www.uofanordic.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/image0.png?width=295&height=640&name=image0.png) ### Stefan Bozic Assistant Coach ![Nordic skier jumping in a star shape](https://www.uofanordic.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/16123224_1366267763444807_7835942345768960000_n.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=16123224_1366267763444807_7835942345768960000_n.jpg) ## Join Us On the Trails Training generally begins with dryland workouts in September, moving onto the trails when they are ready for skiing.  Programs continue through the Winter and wind down with the end of race season. [See a Typical Schedule](https://www.uofanordic.ca/programs#schedule) [![University of Alberta Nordic Academy](https://www.uofanordic.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/uofanordic-logo.png?width=829&height=187&name=uofanordic-logo.png "University of Alberta Nordic Academy")](https://www.uofanordic.ca/) - [Home](https://www.uofanordic.ca) - [About](https://www.uofanordic.ca/about) - [Programs](https://www.uofanordic.ca/programs) - [News](https://www.uofanordic.ca/news) - [Contact](https://www.uofanordic.ca/contact) --- Template ©Lynton. All rights reserved. [Site Map](https://www.uofanordic.ca/sitemap.xml)