NCO: From the Start Gate
October 2026 Update
Hello NCO families, friends and supporters,
It’s already been a busy summer and fall for the NCO Alpine Ski Team. Thank you to everyone who came out to our pickleball and golf tournaments, and to the sponsors who made them possible. Your support is helping our athletes train and compete this season. Now we have two more great ways for you to get involved this November.
Trivia Night
Think fast, ski faster! Gather your friends, family or coworkers for four rounds of trivia plus a bonus round. Tickets are $30 per person. Build a table of 6 or 8 and pick a table name when you register.
There’s also a 50/50 draw and our Silent Auction will be closing on the night. Food and drinks are available to purchase at Centre Ice.
Silent Auction Opens November 1
Bid on dining, wellness, gourmet and local experiences from businesses like The Ottawa Clinic, Aurelius Fine Oils, Flora Hall Brewing, Crazy Horse Stonegrill and more.
All payments are handled online. Winners can pick up their items at trivia night or arrange pickup or delivery.
Have Something to Donate?
We’re still collecting items. Gift cards, services, experiences, sports gear and gift baskets are all welcome, and donors are recognized in the auction listing on social media and during our trivia night. Email fundraising@ncoski.ca as soon as possible.
Where Our Athletes Have Been
Our athletes have already covered a lot of ground this season. In August, the team spent almost three weeks training on snow in Chile, building volume while it was summer back home. Several regional U16 athletes joined them, giving our younger racers a valuable taste of high-level training.
In October, they travelled to Landgraaf, Netherlands, for 10 days of indoor training, again with some regional U16 athletes training alongside the team.
Next Up: The Yukon
In November, the team heads to the Yukon for almost three weeks of early-season training. They’ll also race their first races of the season there. Follow along on Instagram at @the_nco_skiteam and cheer them on!
Thank you to all the families and supporters who make these opportunities possible.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
NCO’s season wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our partners.
Please support the businesses that support our athletes!
Interested in partnering with NCO? See sponsorship options →