Ontario Youth Championships
Hosted by Walden Cross Country
February 20-22, 2026
Walden Trails | 1 Denis Ave, Naughton, ON
NOTE
The trails will be closed for recreational skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking on the Saturday February 21, all day until Sunday, February 22 as the Ontario Youth Championships are taking place.
Skiing is FREE for the weekend at Onaping Falls Nordic Ski Club for all Walden Members!
RACE INFO
Details will be added as they are confirmed.
CHIEF OF COMPETITION | Mary Waddell
RACE SECRETARY | Diana Demery-Hepinstall
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ZONE4 SECRETARY | Karen Broughton
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TECHNICAL DELEGATE | Shawn Sinclair
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AGES RACING U8, U10, U12, U14
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, February 20th - Official Training Day; Science North Takeover (details TBA)
Saturday, February 21st - AM Race Free Technique Interval Start, Afternoon Relays Free, Sudbury Saturday Night Team Time
Sunday, February 22nd - AM Race Classic Technique Mass Start
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Souvenir Clothing Available!
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VENUE
FACILITIES
Walden Cross Country offers 23 km of trails and a 3km lit trail. A modern, family friendly chalet and athletic training centre are on site. In addition, there will be a 16' x 32' hard top Gazebo with tarp walls with minimal heat also available for athletes.
More on facilities will be released at a later date.
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*Please Note* Walden Cross Country operates Beaver Lake, a second ski area (classic only) 20km west of the Walden Trails on HWY 17. Racers may access this ski area free of charge. $10 trail passes are required for non-racers and can be purchased, cash only, using a drop box located at the Beaver Lake trailhead.
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PARKING
Parking is very limited at the site. We ask that drivers drop off racers, family members etc. at our site and park at the overflow parking sites: Penguin Research Centre (500 m east of the Walden Trails on RR 55). Please take care when walking to/from parking areas, especially when crossing RR 55. Street parking in the subdivision will be restricted in the immediate vicinity of the Chalet to avoid congestion and as a courtesy to our community neighbours; please respect our residential neighbours with this request. DRIVE SLOWLY PLEASE
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WAXING FACILITIES
The Groomer Shed (insulated and heated) and smaller buildings will be used for waxing. Table space for teams will be allotted based on the number of racers. Wax trailer parking requests should be submitted by coaches when they register on Zone4. Teams who bring waxing tents/trailers should bring their own generator.
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MEDICAL
Qualified first aid personnel will be onsite Feb. 20-22
The nearest hospital (Health Sciences North) is located approximately 15 km from the Walden Trails in Sudbury.
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FOOD
Light snacks will be provided for racers on the official training day and both race days. Light concessions will be available for purchase in the Walden Chalet from Friday to Sunday. Chili and soup will be available for purchase Saturday and Sunday. Water bottles may be filled onsite from the city water supply (bottled water is NOT sold at our facility).
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hampton Inn 2280 Regent Street (Host Hotel)
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Discounted rates have been made available at our sponsor hotel, the Hampton Inn located a fifteen-minute drive from the Walden Trails.
The Hampton Inn by Hilton Sudbury is proud to welcome athletes, coaches, and families attending the Ontario Cup Cross-Country Ski event. Conveniently located with easy access to local ski venues, our hotel offers a comfortable and team-friendly environment designed to help you rest, recharge, and perform your best. Guests will enjoy spacious guest rooms, a complimentary hot buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking—perfect for teams traveling with equipment and families on the go. After a day on the trails, relax in our indoor pool, 24-hour fitness centre, or unwind in our inviting lobby. With friendly service and a proven track record of hosting sports teams and events, the Hampton Inn Sudbury is the ideal home base for your Ontario Cup experience.
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For Team Reservations Please Contact:Maija Holla – Director of SalesT: 705-523-3044 I E: Maija.Holla@Hilton.com
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Travelway Inn 1200 Paris Street (Host Hotel)
For your convenience, a block of rooms has been set aside at the Travelway Inn Sudbury at a special group rate of $159.99 To secure your accommodations, please ensure your room is booked by the group release date which is January 20, 2026
To book by phone, please call the hotel directly at 705-522-1122 or toll free at 1-800-461-4883.
Indicate you would like to book a room under the following Group Block: Ontario Youth Championship and proceed in making your reservation with one of our friendly Guest Service Representatives
· Our rates include a complimentary hot breakfast every morning, free Wi-fi and complimentary parking.
· Any rooms not reserved by the Release Date will be removed from the original reservation block and placed into our General Inventory for other Guests to book. To avoid disappointment please ensure that all required hotel rooms are reserved and guaranteed by the release date.
· Any property direct bookings made by phone after the release date can be added to the Group, the rate will be honoured contingent on room availability.
· Guests have until 4pm the day of arrival to change our cancel any individual bookings.​​​
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Limited Rooms Available
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EVENT SPONSORS
Thank you to all the individuals and organizations who have helped make this year's event happen:
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