Prince George city council will decide at its Monday, July 14 meeting whether to lend financial assistance to the Olympics trials hosted by the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club this December.
On June 20, Nordiq Canada CEO and Olympics gold medallist Beckie Scott announced that the Prince George ski club was selected to host qualifiers for the 2026 Winter Games being held in Milan and Cortino, Italy.
It will be the first time Olympics trials for any sport have been held in Prince George.
A report attached to the agenda for the July 14 meeting said that there will be around 250 athletes and coaches travelling to Prince George for the event, along with friends and family.
To help support the event, city administration is asking for permission to spend $40,000 from the major events reserve fund.
“The Canadian Olympic Committee has confirmed that this event will have full use of the Olympic branding/naming, which will enable the full recognition and display of government and other funding partners,” the report said.
“The City of Prince George has been asked to be a funding partner along with the Province of BC and Tourism Prince George. This would enable the promotion of Prince George all across Canada. Livestreaming is also being planned and expected to be broadcast through YouTube Nordiq Canada as well as CBC Gem.”
