Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre invites everyone to participate in the 2026 Sounder Ski Tour. Whether you are a recreational skier, a fitness enthusiast, a person who likes to ski fast, or a SOD Paraffin Race Series skier there is a place for you on the start line.
REGISTER HERE: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=40308&lan=1&cartlevel
RACE INFORMATION
CONTACTS
Chief of Competition: Ghislain Henry
Chief of Course: Greg Mason
Technical Advisor: Jon Grimwood
LOCATION
Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre is located on Highway 124 east of Parry Sound.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday December 12th, 2025 noon Registration opens
Sunday January 4th, 2026 11:59 PM Early Bird Registration Deadline (Fee goes up $5)
Thursday January 8th, 2026 11:59 PM Registration Deadline
Sunday January 11th, 2026 10:00AM Team captain’s meeting
Sunday January 11th, 2026 10:30 AM Classic events start at 10:30 am with different
distance categories going every 10 minutes.
Free technique events start at noon with different
distance categories going every 10 minutes.
SOUNDER SKI TOUR 2026 EVENTS
1 km Classic, 2 km Classic, 3 km Classic, 5 km Classic, 10km classic, and 20 km classic in wave starts 10 minutes apart starting at 10:30 am.
3 km Skate, 5 km Skate, 10 km Skate, and 20 km Skate in wave starts 10 minutes apart starting at noon.
Para-Nordic or Special Olympic – Register in your correct age group and then e-mail ghislain_henry@yahoo.ca that you would like to be changed be included in the Sounder as a Special Olympic athlete, PN Standing, or PN Sit Ski.
SOD PARAFFIN RACE SERIES PARTICIPATION:
The Sounder Ski Tour 2026 is part of the SOD Paraffin Race Series 2026. The following events are included SOD Paraffin Race Series:
Event 1:
U6 (YOB 2020 and earlier) and 1 km Classic technique
U8 boys and girls (YOB 2018 and 2019)
Event 2:
U10 boys and girls (YOB 2016 and 2017) 2 km Classic technique
Event 3:
U12 boys and girls (YOB 2014 and 2015) 3 km Classic technique
Event 4:
U14 boys and girls (YOB 2012 and 2013)
U16 boys and girls (YOB 2010 and 2011) 5 km Classic technique
Event 5:
U18 boys and girls (YOB 2008 and 2009) 10 km Classic technique
U20 (YOB 2007 and 2006)
U23 (YOB 2005, 2004, and 2003)
Seniors (YOB 2002 and 1996)