Archive | January, 2007

TD Banknorth Tour de Rumford / Chummy Broomhall Cup Weekend Kicks Off

January 12, 2007 (Rumford, ME) – This weekend the best cross-country ski racers in New England converge in Rumford, Maine for the TD Banknorth Tour de Rumford races at the Black Mountain. This is the … READ MORE →

Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski Newsletter Inaugural Edition

January 12, 2007 – The inaugural edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performace by Craft Sportwear is now history. 6 competitions in 8 days at 4 venues took place from December, 31st to … READ MORE →

Canada’s Mark Arendz Eighth at Disabled Biathlon World Cup

January 11, 2007 (Vuokatti, Finland) – Canada’s Mark Arendz took advantage of his first ever opportunity to race against the world’s best disabled nordic athletes, placing eighth in the 12.5-kilometre long biathlon IPC World Cup … READ MORE →

Nominations for 34th Canadian Sport Awards – Deadline January 15th

January 11, 2007 – The True Sport Foundation (TSF) reminds the Canadian sports community that the nominations period for the 34th annual Canadian Sport Awards (CSA) will close on Monday, January 15, 2007.The Awards celebrate … READ MORE →

Catamount Trail Association Hires New Executive Director

January 11, 2007- Today, the Catamount Trail Association (CTA) announced the hiring of Jim Fredericks as its new Executive Director. A native Vermonter, graduate of Johnson State College, and current resident of Underhill Center, … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity with Alberta’s Future Leaders Program

January 9, 2007 – Assist Alberta’s First Nation and Metis Communities in developing Sport, Recreation, Arts and Youth Development Programs this summer. Alberta’s Future LeadersApplication Deadline: February 28, 2007   Starting Date: May 1, 2007 Position: Youth … READ MORE →

American Birkebeiner 2007 News

January 9, 2007 – Greetings from the BirkieHi Birkie Skiers and Friends!Less than 50 days to the 2007 Birkie! No, the weather does not have us in a panic. While conditions are far from excellent, … READ MORE →

Job Offer – Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada

January 9, 2007 – Position: Executive DirectorApplication Deadline: January 26, 2007 Starting Date: March 1, 2007Job Description: The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada is seeking a dynamic, experienced leader and administrator. Reporting to the … READ MORE →

American Birkebeiner 2007 News

January 9, 2007 – Greetings from the BirkieHi Birkie Skiers and Friends!Less than 50 days to the 2007 Birkie! No, the weather does not have us in a panic. While conditions are far from excellent, … READ MORE →

U.S. XC Championships 2007 – Team Sprints Conclude Racing

January 7, 2007 (Houghton, Michigan) – Two-time Olympian Lars Flora (Anchorage, AK) and Chad Giese (St. Paul, MN) upset Olympians Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) and Torin Koos (Leavenworth, WA) in Sunday’s freestyle technique 1.3K team … READ MORE →

Canadians Survive Inaugural Tour de Ski

January 7, 2006 (Val de Fiemme, Italy) – After six days of racing that included travelling hundreds of kilometres, both on the snow and in the team van around Europe over a one-week span, Canada’s … READ MORE →

Veissmann Tour de Ski 2007 Stage #6 Final – Angerer Scores Overall Title

January 7, 2006 (Val de Fiemme, Italy) – Tobias Angerer (GER) showed despite a small margin at the start a very smart tactics for conquering the Alpe Cermis and won with large gap and smile … READ MORE →

Veissmann Tour de Ski 2007 Stage #6 Final – Kuitunen Wins Women’s Overall

January 7, 2006 (Val de Fiemme, Italy) – Virpi Kuitunen (FIN) showed very smart tactical preparation for today’s final climb and won the first ever Veissmann Tour de Ski with confidence.Another truly Italian weather greeted … READ MORE →

Haywood NorAm/World Junior/U23 Trials – Nighbor Dominates

January 7, 2007 (Rossland, B.C.) – Yesterday, as a result of leading in points, Dave Nighbor and Brittany Webster were entitled to wear the red bibs in the sprints. Nighbor is dominating the men’s racing … READ MORE →

Veissmann Tour de Ski 2007 Stage #5 – Finland’s Kuitunen Takes Women’s 15K Race

Stunning Solo Performance

January 6, 2006 (Val de Fiemme, Italy) – In today’s 15km mass start competition it was only her teammate Aino Kaisa Saarinen who could keep up with Kuitunen for the first half of the distance.Weather … READ MORE →

Veissmann Tour de Ski 2007 Stage #5 – Norway’s Roenning Wins Men’s 30K

Tour favorite Eldar Roenning (NOR) Finally Shows Up

January 6, 2006 (Val de Fiemme, Italy) – 30km mass start race in classical technique had many leaders throughout the competition but no one could outsprint Eldar Roenning, who moved to 9th place on Overall … READ MORE →

U.S. XC Championships 2007 – Newell, Randall Capture Sprint Gold

January 6, 2006 (Houghton, Michigan) – Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) grabbed his first national title and Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK) earned her first of the week after two silver medals as they won classic technique … READ MORE →

USA’s Demong 4th in Another Photo Finish in Germany

January 6, 2006 (Oberstdorf, Germany) – Bill Demong (Vermontville, NY) finished fourth in a nordic combined World Cup competition Saturday, aced-out in a rare second consecutive photo finish, and Brett Camerota (Park City, UT) earned … READ MORE →

Russians Dominate In Men’s Biathlon World Cup

January 6, 2007 – Another day of pouring rain wreaked havoc on the Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof. The Canadian men’s squad, frustrated by the gusting wind and rain, struggled to get into the groove … READ MORE →

Crooks and Brennan Lead Madshus Sprint Series into Third Race

January 6, 2007 – While Sean Crooks powered his way to the top of the Madshus Sprint Series standings prior to Christmas and earned a spot at the Tour de Ski in Europe, youngster Kate … READ MORE →

German Women Sweep Biathlon World Cup

January 6, 2007 – Steep uphill climbs and slushy conditions proved a tough challenge for the Canadian women during the 7.5 kilometre sprint in Oberhof, Friday. Hoping to build off their 11th place finish in … READ MORE →

Cash Purse Announced for 24 Hours of Sunlight Endurance Race

January 5, 2007 – What could make hiking, skiing or boarding for a good cause more enjoyable and rewarding? How about getting paid cash to do it? 24 Hours of Sunlight is proud to announce … READ MORE →

Alley Loop Marathon

January 5, 2007 – The 21st Annual Alley Loop Nordic ski race on Feb. 3 is not only the highest-altitude Nordic marathon in the United States, it reflects the fun-spirited and hearty character of Crested … READ MORE →

Chandra Crawford 12th At Tour de Ski

January 5, 2007 —Olympic gold medallist, Chandra Crawford, was on pace towards sprinting to her third consecutive trip to the podium in an international skate-ski sprint event, but ran out of gas and fresh legs … READ MORE →

Freeman Picks up Eighth US Title

January 5, 2007 – Two-time Olympian Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) picked up his eighth U.S. gold medal and fattened his SuperTour points lead in a 15K race Thursday at the U.S. Cross Country Championships while … READ MORE →

Job Offer – Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport

January 5, 2007 – Job Offer: Canadian Centre for Ethics in SportApplication Deadline: January 15, 2007 Starting Date: January 29, 2007Position: National Projects Manager – True Sport FoundationJob Description:The True Sport Foundation (TSF) works to … READ MORE →

Canadian Men’s Biathlon Team Crack Top-15 In World Cup Relay

January 5, 2007 (Oberhof, Germany) -The Canadian Men’s Biathlon Team followed the trail set out by their female teammates yesterday to crack the top-15 in the Biathlon World Cup relay event in Oberhof, Germany on … READ MORE →

Canada’s Nighbor Wins Gold at Haywood NorAm in B.C.

January 4, 2007 (Rossland, B.C.) – It was a golden day for David Nighbor, who not only won the men’s 10-kilometre skate event, but also managed to clinch a spot in the Under- 23 World … READ MORE →

Zina Kocher Leads Canadian Women to 11th Place In Biathlon World Cup Relay

January 4, 2007 – In their first relay event of the season, the Canadian women fought through challenging conditions to finish in 11th spot, just over seven minutes behind the leaders from France, with a … READ MORE →

NorAms At Black Jack Ski Club This Weekend

January 4, 2007 – 310 racers have registered to race the biggest ever cross-country ski race to be held at Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club in Rossland, BC. Racers have come from as … READ MORE →

Participants From Around the World Get Ready to Ski the Birkie

January 4, 2007 (Hayward, Wisconsin) – They come in all shapes and sizes and from all walks of life. Some have done it dozens of times while others are embarking on their first long-distance ski … READ MORE →

U.S. XC Championships 2007 – Freeman, Weier Win Openers

January 3, 2007 (Houghton, Michigan) – Three-time Olympian Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) collected his seventh national title Wednesday in the 10K classic technique race while Lindsey Weier (Mahtomedi, MN), a two-time Olympian, won her first … READ MORE →

Kershaw In Yellow Going Into Italian Sprint Event

January 3, 2007 – The Canadian squad struggled to find the right wax and skis, resulting in a disappointing day during the third leg of the Tour de Ski in Oberstdorf, Germany on Tuesday. Amanada … READ MORE →

Celebrate National Ski and Snowboard Week – January 13-21

January 3, 2007 – Come out and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grade 5 SnowPass, the 30th anniversary of National Ski and Snowboard Week and Blue Mountain’s 65th anniversaryIt’s that time of the year … READ MORE →

Muskoka Loppet Postponed

January 3, 2007 (Huntsville, Ontario) – The Muskoka Loppet, featuring 15 & 30 km classic events and 4 km classics for kids and social skiers originally scheduled for January 7 at Arrowhead Provincial Park has … READ MORE →

Devon Kersaw 25th At Tour de Ski

January 2, 2007 —While they have all but mastered the sprint discipline, Canada’s next generation of World Cup cross-country skiers continue their paces on a dedicated journey towards excellence in the distance races. The national … READ MORE →

U.S. XC Championships Open Wednesday

More than 450 Skiers Expected to Compete

January 1, 2007 – The U.S. Cross Country Championships open Wednesday at Michigan Tech with a chance to earn a place on one of several teams – the Nordic World Championships, the Junior World Championships, … READ MORE →

Race Notice: Haywood NorAm Canada Cup

World Championship classic sprint Trials, January 20 & 21

January 1, 2007 – On behalf of the Cross Country World Cup Society, Canmore Nordic and Foothills Nordic Ski Clubs, we are pleased to extend our warmest invitation to attend the World Championship classic sprint … READ MORE →


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