Whistler Nordic Development Centre
The Whistler Nordic Development Centre (WNDC) at Whistler Olympic Park is a designated training hub for athletes who are committed to the high performance pathway and the pursuit of future success in competition.
Three different high performance program streams, including full-time/year-round support for young athletes who are working towards becoming part of Canada’s biathlon elite. With many of its past and current athletes qualifying for the national teams, the WNDC is one of the two official training center recognized by the national sport organization, Biathlon Canada. It is the only center of its kind west of the Rockies and one of Canada’s most successful development hubs for biathlon/Nordic winter sports in Canada.
Lead by Head Coach Etienne Letondeur, the WNDC supports athletes through its unique high performance planning process and development, and by facilitating sport services that are in alignment with individual athlete goals and targeted objectives. WNDC athletes can live, train and even work with Whistler Sport Legacies.
The Whistler Athletes’ Centre campus enables them to grow in an exciting multi-sport environment, and to train with carded competitors from numerous disciplines in the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific’s High Performance Centre.
Furthermore, as a diverse organization, Whistler Sport Legacies offers athletes interesting opportunities to supplement their growth and income through sport-related employment.
For any questions on the WNDC, please contact Etienne Letondeur by email or phone at 604-966-7207.
Join the Team!
Athlete Applications
We want you! Are you an athlete interested in joining the Whistler Nordic Development Centre? Three different WNDC biathlon program options are available, such as our full-time team, International experience or the Next Gen group with weekly participation for young local biathletes. Applications for the 2024-25 programs are now open, deadline to submit applications is April 3rd, 2024. If you have questions about joining the WNDC, do not hesitate to get in touch with head coach Etienne Letondeur (contact above)!
Current Team & Alumni
Meet our athletes and coaches! The Whistler Nordic Development Centre was founded in 2016, and many talented Canadian and international athletes have since benefited from being part of the program.
Support future Olympians.
The Whistler Nordic Development Team will be competing at the following venues this winter. If you're in the area, come cheer on the athletes! Donations to the club can be made online here. A tax receipt is available for donations of $100 or more.
For corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Roger Soane, CEO of Whistler Sport Legacies, at rsoane@whistlersportlegacies.com.
Winter 2024/25 Event Calendar
- October 24th - Nov 9th: On-Snow Training Camp + IBU Trials – Canmore, AB
- November 27th - Dec 1st: NorAm Cup – Canmore, AB
- Dec 6-8th: XC Canada Cup – Silverstar, BC
- Dec 11th - 15th: NorAm Cup – Sovereign Lake, BC
- Jan 4th - 11th: Youth and Junior World Champs Trials – Prince George, BC
- Late January - Early Feb: 20-day European Tour, including races and training camps with European teams
- Feb 27th - March 2nd: Western Champs – Whistler, BC
- March 17th - 22nd: Canadian Champs – Valcartier, QC
Follow the team on Instagram @whistlerndc.
Good luck team!
Videos & Photo Gallery
Discover what life is like at the Whistler Nordic Development Centre! Browse through our videos and photos, and meet our athletes and coaches. Learn how we train, compete and have fun!