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Training Tips – Know Where You’re Starting From

June 18, 2013 – Over the past month, skiers and biathletes around the world have been getting back to training. For many of those at the upper levels, this means a round of … READ MORE → 0 comments

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Job Opportunity – NSCF-FXC Assistant Coach

June 18, 2013 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks’ Fairbanks Cross Country (NSCF-FXC) junior racing program is searching for an assistant coach to work as part of a team of professional … READ MORE → 0 comments

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Haig Glacier Dates Still Available for Booking

June 18, 2013 (Calgary, AB) – Haig Glacier dates still available! Due to a recent cancellation we have the week of July 2-8 now open. If you or your club would be interested … READ MORE → 0 comments

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Jun 17: NNF Aligns With USSA Certification for...

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(Park City, Utah) – Underscoring the importance of professional development and coaching education, the National Nordic Fund announced new requirements for coaches seeking funding for supported travel, competitive trips and summer camp efforts.
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Jun 16: Blog Roundup w/Stephen, The Hoff and...

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– Check out the latest news from US and Canadian National Team skiers in training for the upcoming Olympic season. Liz Stephen reports from Norway, Noah The Hoff Hoffman is in Park City at the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 16: Summer Trail Work Weekends on the...

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– We have two trail work weekends this summer that still need some eager volunteers. Coming from out of town? No problem!  We have several willing members to host volunteers for Saturday night. We will … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 15: Sami Jauhojärvi Signs with Snowproof...

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– The Austrian based Snowproof Racing presents the team’s line up for the upcoming season. A mix between experienced and well known skiers as well as some younger athletes should help the team to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 15: Blake Hughes Named As Assistant Coach...

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(Park City, Utah) – USASJ Athletic Director Alan Johnson announced today that former US Ski Team ski jumper Blake Hughes will fill an assistant coaching role with USA Ski Jumping. Hughes will assist USASJ … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 14: New Insights, Ideas and Changes in...

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– Check out these great videos offering new thinking, insights, ideas and changes that are taking place in Elite xc ski racing and training courtesy of the Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre. Learn more … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 14: Fast & Female News and Events...

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– Check out the latest from Fast & Female as founder Chandra Crawford trains solo for Sochi, the Bellas, Bikes & BBQ is this weekend, pink rollerskis YES,  Fundraising, Upcoming Events and guess who’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 13: CCC Announces Exciting Staff Changes at...

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– Cross Country Canada is pleased to announce that Martine Zilligen is now filling the previously vacant position of marketing coordinator. Martine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing with a minor in Kinesiology and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 13: FIS Cross-Country Skiing Updates, Rule Changes...

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(Cavtat-Dubrovnik, Croatia) – Meetings of eight different Cross-Country Committees addressed some important topics mainly concerning the World Cup calendar and rules. After extensive discussions and debate, various proposals were presented and confirmed by the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 12: Brooks Blog – The “U” in...

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– APU Nordic Ski Center tends to be in the headlines quite a bit… maybe it’s Fasterskier reporting on one of the three USST Women that ski for APU (Kikkan, Sadie and myself) or … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 12: FIS 2013/14 Cross-Country World Cup Calendar...

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(Dubrovnik, Croatia) – At a meeting on Monday, June 10, in Dubrovnik, the FIS Council confirmed the calendar for the FIS Cross-Country World Cup presented by Viessmann for the 2013/14 season. The coming winter … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 12: Birkie Hosts 16 Worldloppet Nations in...

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(Hayward, WI) – On June 13-16, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation will host delegates from all 16 nations of the Worldloppet Ski Federation at the Worldloppet Annual General Meeting in Hayward/Cable, Wisconsin. The American … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 11: Diggins Report – Psyched About Some...

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(Park City, Utah) – When making plans for the summer, I hadn’t exactly planned on taking any online classes. I mean, I took a General Psychology class last summer and liked it, except for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 11: CCC Welcomes Michael Vieira as New...

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(Canmore, Alta.) – It is with great pleasure and high hopes that Cross Country Canada (CCC) announces the hiring of Michael Vieira as CCC’s Manager of Coaching Development (MCD).
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Jun 11: Job Notice – Arrowhead Nordic Ski...

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(Muskoka, ON) – Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club is located in the stunningly beautiful Muskoka district comprised of lakes and rolling Canadian Shield.  The Club is located within Arrowhead Provincial Park Nordic Ski Centre a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 10: Job Opportunities – Canadian Olympic Committee...

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(Toronto, ON) – Be a part of building a national brand. Headquartered in Toronto, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the largest … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 10: Meet the Callaghan Valley Training Centre...

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(Whistler, BC) – You’re invited to meet the Callaghan Valley Training Centre Team on Sunday, July 7 (6:00 pm, Cinnamon Bear Bar at the Whistler Hilton).
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Jun 10: Job Opportunity – Head Nordic Coach,...

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(Whistler, B.C.) – The Callaghan Winter Sports Club (the “CWSC”) is seeking applications for the role of Head Coach. This is a contract position with a two year renewable term. CWSC is an active … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 09: FIS Calendar Conference Underway in...

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(Dubrovnik, Croatia ) – The traditional FIS Calendar Conference has begun with the first meetings on Wednesday, 5th June in Dubrovnik, Croatia. More than 600 representatives of the extended FIS family will gather at … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 09: Job Notice – Assistant Cross-Country Ski...

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– The Canmore Nordic Ski Club is seeking to hire a part-time assistant coach for the Train to Train (TT) and Learn to Compete (LC) programs (14-17 year olds). The position entails attending after-school … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 09: Mt. Borah Epic Race...

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June 8, 2013 (Coon Valley, Wisconsin) – As the sun peaked through the trees the morning of race day, a level of excitement and anxiousness permeated through the air; it was finally time for the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 07: CCES Key Activities from January-March 2013...

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Ottawa, Ontario – In its fourth quarter, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) held a town hall-style meeting with a group of high-profile, elite Canadian athletes to discuss the ongoing issue of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 07: Bine Norcic Named USASJ’s European...

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(Park City, UT) – USA Ski Jumping is pleased to welcome well known Slovenia ski jumping trainer Bine Norcic to fill the new position of European based coach for the USASJ, serving with Head … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 06: USSA Awards 2014 Cross Country Ski...

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(Stowe, Vermont) – Stowe, Vermont’s Trapp Family Lodge has been selected as Host of the 2014 Junior National Cross Country Ski Championships.  The community celebrations and races, sanctioned by the United States Ski Association … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 06: FIS Interview w/Kikkan Randall in...

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(Dubrovnik, Croatia) – FIS Newsflash caught up with FIS Cross-Country World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall (USA) on the eve of the 2013 FIS Calendar Conference. Randall is present in Cavtat-Dubrovnik (CRO) for her … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 06: Flora to Present NANANordic to International...

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(Anchorage, Alaska) – Lars Flora, two-time Olympian and executive director and founder of NANANordic, is one of three U.S. representatives chosen to participate in the International Olympic Academy (IOA) from June 11 – 25, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 05: Kershaw Report – Bend’s Done, Getting...

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(Montreal, QC) – What is it about writing postcards and then realizing on the plane that you didn’t have that pleasant short conversation with the postal worker that is critical to getting them sent … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 05: Salomon – Designed For Freedom...

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– If you love being in the mountains and doing any kind of skiing, or outdoor activity like running, this short video by Salomon with spectacular footage will inspire you to experience new challenges in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 05: Olympic Day with Olympian Andy Newell...

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(Bennington, Vermont) – Olympic Day with Olympian Andy Newell, presented by The Bank of Bennington, is a celebration and international effort to promote fitness and well-being in addition to Olympic ideals of Fair Play, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 04: Blog Round-up w/Stephen, Babikov, Randall, Hoffman,...

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– Check out the latest news from US and Canadian National Team skiers following their first training camp in Bend, OR. Liz Stephen reports from Norway, while Ivan Babikov is back in Canmore, Kikkan … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 04: Canadians at FISU World University Games...

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– Congratulations to the skiers who will be representing Canada at the World University Games at the beginning of the season – December 2013 at Val de Fiemme in Italy. These skiers are full … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 03: Sochi 2014 Team USA Olympic Trials...

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(Park City, UT) – Spots for Sochi will be on the line Dec. 28-29 when the 2014 U.S. Olympic Trials for Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined come to the Utah Olympic Park in Park … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 02: Diggins Report – Stretching and Strength...

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(Bend, OR) – I’m always surprised by how fast camp seems to go…it feels like we’ve only been here a couple days but here we are taking out the trash, locking the doors and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 02: The National Winter Sports Association Announces...

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– The National Winter Sport Association (NWSA) was established through the foresight and donation of the Disbrow family. This generous support of the NWSA is aimed at assisting coaches, athletes and competitive racing programs … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 02: 2014 American Birkebeiner – Registration Starts...

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– Monday is the day. Registration for the 2014 American Birkebeiner (Skate/Classic), Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon ski events starts Monday, June 3, at 8:00 a.m. CST.  Click on the event pages below to register.
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May 31: The Way I See It –...

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– Northug vs Legkov vs Hall (joke) – Please read the following article and see if you don’t have the same reaction I did. Of course, I wasn’t able to be there for the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 31: Cross Country Canada’s Inside Edge Episode...

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(Canmore, AB) – We are excited to bring you Cross Country Canada’s “Inside Edge” video series. With action, interviews, strategy and much more, Inside Edge gives you unprecedented access to our National Ski Team … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 31: Brooks Blog – Bend Camp and...

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(Bend, OR) – I have to say it’s funny that Bend actually manufactures plastic bags to ski in that say, “Mt. Bachelor Fun to the Last Drop” All of us Alaskans are constantly getting … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 31: Team USA Interview w/Billy...

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– Check out a great interview with 2010 Nordic Combined Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Demong (USA). Steve Mesler of the 2010 gold medal winning four-man bobsled team does the interviewing honours as Demong reflects … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 30: National XC Ski Teams Around the...

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– The month of May is traditionally the time when cross-country skiers return to work. The season is always long and after the end of World Cup racing in March, there are still many … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 30: NNF and CXC Academy Announce...

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(Salt Lake City, UT) – The National Nordic Foundation, America’s grassroots Nordic foundation, and CXC Academy, an online training subscription service are partnering up for the 2013/14 season. CXC Academy will be contributing 50% … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 30: The Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic...

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(St. Petersburg, Russia) – The presentation of the Olympic and Paralympic medals, which will be awarded at the Sochi 2014 Winter Games, took place in St. Petersburg today during the 11th “SportAccord” Annual International … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 29: SportAccord Convention and IOC Executive Board...

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(St Petersburg, RUS) – The 11th International SportAccord Convention  formally opened May 27 in St Petersburg (RUS), expecting some 2,000 delegates over the course of the event.
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May 29: Slovak Ski Association Celebrates 100th...

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– One century of organized skiing in Slovakia has been celebrated on 25th May in the town of Stary Smokovec in the Tatra Mountains (SVK). More than 200 invited guests gathered for the ceremony … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 29: Job Opportunity – Wax Technician for...

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– Cross Country Canada, the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking a seasonal employee in the role of apprentice wax technician with the National Ski Team. This position is … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 28: Canada Declared Among World’s Top Two...

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(Toronto, ON) – Canada has climbed to 2nd place overall in the annual Global Sports Nation Index rankings. The best-ever ranking for Canada is a result of a partnership between the Global Sports Impact … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 27: Diggins Report: Why This Team Works...

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(Bend, OR) – Bend Camp is well underway – and it’s been some really great training! Every morning we drive up to Mt. Bachelor for a ski session (and lately, there’s been tons of … READ MORE → 0 comments