March 16, 2025
NZ Foundation Relay Race Fundraiser
Mark your calendars for March 16, 2025, and head to Craigleith Ski Club for an exciting relay race in support of the NZ Foundation! This event isn’t about medals—it’s about fun, community, and raising awareness for ski and snowboard safety. Created as part of NZ Craigleith althlete Lisa Brunga’s CAS initiative, the race promotes education, injury prevention, and a shared love for the sport. Gather your team, hit the slopes, and enjoy an après-ski celebration while making a difference. Register today and help us support safer skiing!
This is Nik.
Nik Zoricic was a Canadian ski cross athlete who competed at the international level. He competed in both the FIS Ski Cross World Cup and the Winter X Games, and had several top 10 finishes in World Cup events. Sadly, Nik passed away from a fatal accident during a race in Grindelwald, Switzerland on March 10, 2012. The Nik Zoricic Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established in memory of him. .
Advancing Canadian ski athletes with safety, training, & development.
Our mission is to support the growth of ski racing & athletes while minimizing the risk of severe accidents due to inadequate safety measures and training.
Sport Development
Our Foundation is dedicated to helping athletes succeed by offering unique development opportunities and training camps. These camps provide a safe space for athletes to train together and work with specially trained coaches and to foster their growth and development.
What We Offer
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Ski Netting & Pad Loan Program
The Nik Zoricic (NZ) Foundation aims to promote safety in ski racing through both its Ski Racing Safety Grant and Ski Netting and Pad Loan Program. The grant and loan program is designed to provide support and access for clubs and events to netting and pad equipment to help ensure safe training and race environments.
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Ski Racing Safety Grant
The Nik Zoricic (NZ) Foundation recognizes the importance of safety and well-being for athletes in achieving success in ski racing. To promote this goal, the foundation provides a Ski Racing Safety Grant to Canadian ski resorts, clubs, and programs to assist in acquiring safety equipment for training and race environments.