Archive | November, 2005

Freeman, Randall Win Alaska Sprints

November 10, 2005 – Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) and Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK) battled their way through more sub-zero cold Monday to win the first sprints of the new cross country SuperTour schedule. Freeman, … READ MORE →

Fast and Female!

November 10, 2005 – WHAT: Female athletes on the National Ski Team want to go for a ski and hot chocolate date with girls from YOUR team/club!WHY: It’ll be tons of fun! We want … READ MORE →

Ski Post News

November 10, 2005 – Remember years ago when it snowed on Halloween? We “hero” skied for three hours both days that weekend, and then we were so sore and tired on Monday that just getting … READ MORE →

Atomic XC Camp Update

November 10, 2005 – Dear campers! I can’t tell you how much snow we have had but it is enough that the groomers are having trouble keeping up. All of our trails are open and … READ MORE →

Canadian Team Trains For NorAm And World Cup At Sovereign Lake

November 10, 2005 – The Canadian National Ski Team is expected to arrive in Vernon on Saturday, November 12th in preparation for the Haywood NorAm Races scheduled for November 26th and 27th at … READ MORE →

Lee Churchill New Coach/Technical Director of CCNL

November 9, 2005 – Churchill is a native of Hodges Cove who got his start in skiing at the Clarenville Nordic Ski Club. He’s a former member of the Newfoundland and Labrador ski team who … READ MORE →

XC Areas Supporting Ski Team Day

November 9, 2005 – Cross Country Ski Areas Association has had a great reception to the suggestion that member areas support U.S. Ski Team Day. 29 areas have already signed up by November 9th. Participants … READ MORE →

Birkie News

November 9, 2005 – Hello Birkie skiers and friends! Lately, the thermometer outside the State Bank of Drummond in Cable has been consistently in the 20s when I drive past in the morning on my … READ MORE →

CCC Selects Future Executive Director

November 9, 2005 – The Board of Directors of CCC is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Mr. Al Maddox to succeed Bruce Jeffries in February 2006 as the Executive Director … READ MORE →

Kids: Get Out And Active This Winter!

Ski and Snowboard Free With A Grade 5 SnowPass

November 9, 2005 – Canadian kids in Grade 5 qualify to ski and snowboard free this winter, courtesy of the Canadian Ski Council.The Grade 5 SnowPass program supported by Nissan, offers Canadian school children born … READ MORE →

Nordic Combined A Family Affair For The Servolds

November 9, 2005 – In February, national team head coach Jon Servold (Devon, Alta.) will lead Jason Myslicki (Thunder Bay, Ont.) into Turin as Canada gets set to participate in the sport of Nordic combined … READ MORE →

Exel Racing Team Update: Meet You Half Way

November 8, 2004 – When I was a junior racer training out of my hometown of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, every day would begin with a short phone call which consisted of four simple words: … READ MORE →

Beckie Scott Cruises to NorAm Victory in Alaska

November 8, 2005 -Canada’s Beckie Scott cruised to an easy victory in her first NorAm competition of the season, a 10 kilometre pursuit on Sunday in Fairbanks, Alaska.The Olympic gold medallist skied extremely well despite … READ MORE →

West Yellowstone is Still Open and Gearing Up for Winter Events

November 8, 2005 – Contrary to what some people believe, the town of West Yellowstone is open during the winter months, hosting many events. The season kicks off with a ski festival Thanksgiving week and … READ MORE →

Canada’s Beckie Scott Vying For Gold (And Votes) In Turin

November 8, 2005 – After capturing the gold medal in the 5km Pursuit race at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Canadian cross country skier Beckie Scott (Vermilion, Alta.) will not only be looking to defend … READ MORE →

Maine Winter Sports Center Moves To Caribou, Maine

November 8, 2005 – Nationally recognized economic and community development company has outgrown its headquarters in Limestone.Caribou, Maine – The Maine Winter Sports Center (MWSC) has purchased an office building at 552 Main Street in … READ MORE →

Finding Your FIS License Number

November 5, 2005 – To find your FIS Licence Numbers: 1. Go to the FIS website (www.fis-ski.com)2. Follow the menu options: The FIS Disciplines => Cross-Country => Competitor Biographies3. Enter … READ MORE →

Introducing Mike Verdiel

2005 Alberta Centennial World Cup Competition Committee Member

November 4, 2005 – With just over six weeks to go until the World Cup, you can probably imagine all the last minute preparations underway. Not to mention the major refurbishment the Canmore Nordic Centre … READ MORE →

Alf Parsons To Newfoundland And Labrador Sports Hall of Fame

November 3, 2005 – Sport Newfoundland and Labrador recently held a banquet at the Mount Pleasant Royal Canadian Legion in St. John’s to celebrate the induction of six new members into the Sports Hall of … READ MORE →

Atomic Cross Country Ski Update

November 3, 2005 – Hi campers, just a quick note here to let you know I skied today and it was great! The XC season is officially underway as the staff were out on the … READ MORE →

2006 Telefair Nationwide Telemark Skiing

November 3, 2005 – Riders of all types can participate in this year’s expanded TeleFair Tour. Now in its 8th year, this exciting nationwide tour includes telemark skiing clinics, snow kiting clinics, and free use … READ MORE →

Fischer US Hires Chris Hall as Director of Nordic Racing

November 2, 2005 – Fischer VP Sales and Marketing Peter Ashley, has announced Chris Hall as Director of Nordic Racing. Hall will take over the position recently vacated by Eli Brown’s departure to the University … READ MORE →

Early Snowfall at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club

Ensures World Cup Success

November 2, 2005 – The first snow has fallen on Silver Star Mountain, leaving Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre, site of the 2005 Viessmann FIS World Cup Nordic ski races in December, cloaked in white and … READ MORE →

Race Notice – Haywood NorAm

November 1, 2005 – The following is a race notice for the Haywood NorAm on December 3 and 4, 2005. Registration is now also available online at www.zone4.ca.

Team Rossignol Promotes Kids Fitness and Skiing

November 1, 2005 – Getting kids to move more and eat more colors was the goal of the Vermont Public Health Department’s fall campaign to head off child and juvenile obesity and related health concerns. … READ MORE →

US Athletes in Final Preparations for Season

November 1, 2005 – U.S. cross country athletes set up housekeeping this week for their final preseason training camp, a lead-up to the opening SuperTour races Nov. 5-6 in Fairbanks and Nov. 12-13. World Cup … READ MORE →


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