About the Canadian OCR Championships
Be part of history at the inaugural Canadian OCR Championships brought to you by Obstacle Sports Canada, World OCR, and Northman Race
These Championships will follow the rules and guidelines of Obstacle Sports Canada, the National Association for OCR and a Member Nation of World OCR. As such, all qualifying athletes will have the chance to be members of the very first Canadian National Team and represent our Nation at the inaugural World OCR Championships happening in September 2020.
Timing
A professional timing system will be used to rank the athletes Overall and in 5-year Age Groups.
Start Times
The race will start at 8:30 AM EST with age groups departing every 15-30 minutes.
The Course
The courses will present athletes with a wide array of challenges including 40+ obstacles for across 12km. The obstacles will include many Northman Race favourites, as well as obstacles from a growing list of Race Brands (Mud Hero, Race B, Race C). Combined with some steep wooded trails, these courses will crown worthy National Champions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Obstacle Sports Canada?
https://www.obstaclesports.ca/faq-en.html
What is Northman Race?
https://northmanrace.com/en/
What is World OCR/FISO?
https://worldocr.org/faq
What are the World OCR Championships?
https://worldocr.org/ocr-world-championships
How does qualification into the World Champs work?
https://worldocr.org/qualification
Just like the Olympics and other international multi-sport Games, national teams are qualified through their national federation. The national federations - in this case Obstacle Sports Canada - are non-profit organisations run by and for their members, the athletes. Official teams are limited to 5 people per competitive race category. Additional athletes may run under their country flag in open categories.
What Categories are there?
Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three athletes in the following age groups:
Women 13-17, 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+
Men: 13-17, 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+
Note: The 13-17 age group is not a qualifying age group for the World OCR Championships in Sochi, but will be eligible for National Championships medals.
Will there be “Elite” or Open waves for Men and Women in addition to the 5-year Age Group waves?
Elite and Open waves may be added depending on demand, and we will inform everyone as decisions are made. Your thoughts on this are appreciated, so if you have opinions on this the please contact us.
No awards would be provided for the Open category.
Do I have to be a member of Obstacle Sports Canada to participate?
Yes, you must be a member in good standing. If you've signed up for the race, but are not yet a member please do so today. Our annual membership is $30 for adults and $20 for youth.
What does the membership fee cover?
The membership fee goes towards the development of programs for athletes & coaches as well as promoting OCR in Canada. As a not for profit organization with a volunteer board, the fees are essential to running the organisation which allows us to bring accessible events like this one to you.
Will the course be different from the Northman Race?
Yes, the course layout will be different from the Norhtman Race held on July 18th and include a few different obstacles, different rig setups & a few special challenges.
Will photos be available after the race?
Just Run will be providing professional photographers during the event with photos available on the Just Run and Obstacle Sports Canada Facebook pages after the event.
Will this race qualify me for OCRWC in Stratton, Vermont?
Though we are big fans of the work Adventurey LLC have done to organise, promote, and increase participation in the sport of OCR through the OCWRC race each year we are not affiliated with that business. That being said, there are numerous other races that you can race to qualify for the OCRWC events including Northman Race, Mud Hero, xWarrior Challenge and many others.
Will Obstacle Sports Canada fund qualifying athletes to attend the World OCR Championships in Sochi, Russia?
Though we one day hope to support athlete’s travel costs to Russia, we are not in a financial position to do so. We are hoping to secure discounts from travel providers to lighten the load.
What happens if I fail an obstacle?
As per the World OCR guidelines we will be using a 3 band system. If you fail an obstacle you will lose a band. At the end of the race you will be required to complete a penalty for each band lost (up to two bands). If you lose all 3 bands, you will not get a finishing time or be eligible for awards.
Have more questions? Contact us here.
These Championships will follow the rules and guidelines of Obstacle Sports Canada, the National Association for OCR and a Member Nation of World OCR. As such, all qualifying athletes will have the chance to be members of the very first Canadian National Team and represent our Nation at the inaugural World OCR Championships happening in September 2020.
Timing
A professional timing system will be used to rank the athletes Overall and in 5-year Age Groups.
Start Times
The race will start at 8:30 AM EST with age groups departing every 15-30 minutes.
The Course
The courses will present athletes with a wide array of challenges including 40+ obstacles for across 12km. The obstacles will include many Northman Race favourites, as well as obstacles from a growing list of Race Brands (Mud Hero, Race B, Race C). Combined with some steep wooded trails, these courses will crown worthy National Champions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Obstacle Sports Canada?
https://www.obstaclesports.ca/faq-en.html
What is Northman Race?
https://northmanrace.com/en/
What is World OCR/FISO?
https://worldocr.org/faq
What are the World OCR Championships?
https://worldocr.org/ocr-world-championships
How does qualification into the World Champs work?
https://worldocr.org/qualification
Just like the Olympics and other international multi-sport Games, national teams are qualified through their national federation. The national federations - in this case Obstacle Sports Canada - are non-profit organisations run by and for their members, the athletes. Official teams are limited to 5 people per competitive race category. Additional athletes may run under their country flag in open categories.
What Categories are there?
Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three athletes in the following age groups:
Women 13-17, 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+
Men: 13-17, 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+
Note: The 13-17 age group is not a qualifying age group for the World OCR Championships in Sochi, but will be eligible for National Championships medals.
Will there be “Elite” or Open waves for Men and Women in addition to the 5-year Age Group waves?
Elite and Open waves may be added depending on demand, and we will inform everyone as decisions are made. Your thoughts on this are appreciated, so if you have opinions on this the please contact us.
No awards would be provided for the Open category.
Do I have to be a member of Obstacle Sports Canada to participate?
Yes, you must be a member in good standing. If you've signed up for the race, but are not yet a member please do so today. Our annual membership is $30 for adults and $20 for youth.
What does the membership fee cover?
The membership fee goes towards the development of programs for athletes & coaches as well as promoting OCR in Canada. As a not for profit organization with a volunteer board, the fees are essential to running the organisation which allows us to bring accessible events like this one to you.
Will the course be different from the Northman Race?
Yes, the course layout will be different from the Norhtman Race held on July 18th and include a few different obstacles, different rig setups & a few special challenges.
Will photos be available after the race?
Just Run will be providing professional photographers during the event with photos available on the Just Run and Obstacle Sports Canada Facebook pages after the event.
Will this race qualify me for OCRWC in Stratton, Vermont?
Though we are big fans of the work Adventurey LLC have done to organise, promote, and increase participation in the sport of OCR through the OCWRC race each year we are not affiliated with that business. That being said, there are numerous other races that you can race to qualify for the OCRWC events including Northman Race, Mud Hero, xWarrior Challenge and many others.
Will Obstacle Sports Canada fund qualifying athletes to attend the World OCR Championships in Sochi, Russia?
Though we one day hope to support athlete’s travel costs to Russia, we are not in a financial position to do so. We are hoping to secure discounts from travel providers to lighten the load.
What happens if I fail an obstacle?
As per the World OCR guidelines we will be using a 3 band system. If you fail an obstacle you will lose a band. At the end of the race you will be required to complete a penalty for each band lost (up to two bands). If you lose all 3 bands, you will not get a finishing time or be eligible for awards.
Have more questions? Contact us here.
