CCBC WAX PROTOCOL - 2026-27
Introduction
Cross Country BC (CCBC) respectfully requests all coaches, athletes, wax technicians, and parents to abide by a self-governed protocol while waxing skis for identified events in British Columbia. This also applies to coaches, athletes, wax technicians, and parents travelling to British Columbia from out-of-province or out-of-country.
Fluoro wax is restricted for all Nordiq Canada-sanctioned events and divisionally sanctioned events (Tier 1, 2 and Tier 3). This includes:
- Canada Cups
- Continental Cups (COC) / Nordiq Canada Selection Trials
- National Championships
- Teck BC Cup Series – SEE ADDITIONAL PROTOCOLS BELOW
- Canada Winter Games (CWG) Trials – SEE ADDITIONAL PROTOCOLS BELOW
- BC Winter Games
- Teck BC Track Attack Championships – SEE ADDITIONAL PROTOCOLS BELOW
- Teck Regional Cups
- Loppets
- Club Races
The wax protocol outlined below will apply to ALL events and age categories, including Masters categories.
Prior to arrival:
- Please follow the FIS recommendations to ensure skis and waxing equipment are appropriately cleaned of fluorinated products or residue.
- Skis entering the event must be cleaned at least once with liquid wax remover and metal brushed before applying paraffin or liquid.
Wax protocol for competitions:
Before you wax – clean the skis.
- To clean skis, use glide cleaner + cloth + brush to clean the base prior to waxing.
Application of liquid or paraffin waxes.
- All forms of application are acceptable if the above cleaning steps have been followed.
ADDITIONAL protocols specific to the Teck BC Cup Series, Teck BC Track Attack Championships and the CWG Trials can be found at: 2026/27 Wax Protocol for Provincial Races | Cross Country BC
Date: October 18, 2026