Archive | November, 2007

WADA Selects Australia’s John Fahey as Next President

Sweden's Prof Arne Ljungqvist is New VP

November 18, 2007- Mr John Fahey, former Finance Minister of Australia and a representative of Governments, was selected by the WADA Foundation Board to serve as its next President. Sweden’s Prof Arne Ljungqvist, IOC Member, … READ MORE →

USBA 2007-2008 World Cup Team Selected

Full Schedule on US Biathlon Team Calendar

November 18, 2007 (New Gloucester, ME) – Six US Biathletes will be on the starting line when the 2007-2008 Biathlon World Cup season kicks off on November 28 in Kontiolahti, Finland. The … READ MORE →

Canada’s Kershaw Claims 4th Again

November 17, 2007 (Muonio, Finland) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw served notice to the world that he is ready to challenge the top athletes this season in both short – and long-distance races, after claiming his … READ MORE →

Canada’s Devon Kershaw Sprints to 4th at World Cup Tune-Up Race in Finland

November 16, 2007 (Muonio, Finland) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw proved he is ready to prove his mettle against the world’s best cross-country skiers after finishing fourth against a stellar line-up of athletes in a FIS … READ MORE →

Nordic Trails are Open at Silver Star Mountain Resort!

Overnight Snowfall of 15 cm

November 16, 2007 – The Nordic Trails are now open at Silver Star Mountain Resort. A fifteen centimetre snowfall in the last 24 hours has turned the Victorian village into a winter wonderland, and Nordic … READ MORE →

WADA Infighting Over Presidency

Agency to Stay in Montreal Until 2021

November 16, 2007 (Madrid, Spain) – Internal bickering, pitting Europe against the rest of the membership, is threatening the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) conference currently underway in Madrid and raises questions about the organization’s effectiveness … READ MORE →

Peltonen Appoints Alpina Sports as North American Distributor

November 16, 2007 – Peltonen Ski Oy (Peltonen), one of the leading manufacturers of cross country skis, has appointed US-based Alpina Sports Corporation (Alpina Sports) as their distributor in USA and Canada effective from January … READ MORE →

Ski New Hampshire Now Offers Online Lodging Reservation

November 15, 2007 (Toronto, Ont.) – The internet has become the most powerful resource for skiers and riders planning their days on the slopes. In response to this, Ski New Hampshire is constantly upgrading … READ MORE →

SkiTrax Annual Buyer’s Guide 07/08 Released

Best North American Guide

November 15, 2007 – SkiTrax Magazine, the official Nordic ski publication of both Cross Country Canada (CCC) and the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has released its Annual 07/08 Buyers Guide – … READ MORE →

AthletesCAN Heads up Transitioning/Transitioned Athletes in Sport Project

November 14, 2007 (Ottawa, ON) – AthletesCAN, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) and the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS), is heading … READ MORE →

WISE Fund Announcement

November 14, 2007 – The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) announced today that it is offering twelve grants of $900 to active girls and women and/or organizations … READ MORE →

WADA Strengthens Fight against Doping in Sport

November 14, 2007 (Madrid, Spain) – The Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, officially opening tomorrow in Madrid, Spain, will mark a major milestone in the strengthening of global efforts to combat doping in … READ MORE →

Eastern Township’s Ripplecove Inn Awarded “Resto Voir Guide” 5-Star Rating

Top Honors for Ripplecove Inn & Spa

November 12, 2007 (Ayer’s Cliff, QC) – The prestigious “Resto Voir Guide”, edition 2008 has recently awarded Ripplecove Inn its highest rating of 5 Stars for its outstanding cuisine. This makes Ripplecove the only … READ MORE →

New England Junior Olympic Coaching Staff Named

November 11, 2007 – NENSA is pleased to announce the NE coaching staff for the 2008 Junior Olympics. Many years of experience are represented within this coaching staff and we are all looking forward to … READ MORE →

Big Snow Fall Means Promising Start for La Sgambeda FIS Marathon Cup Season Opener

More Than 600 Participants Have Registered

November 11, 2007 (Livigno, Italy) – Ten days ago the first snow already covered the Livigno valley and yesterday it was snowing even more: a perfect season start, for all cross-country skiers. This is … READ MORE →

Women’s Nordic Training Group – Strong Presence in Stowe

November 11, 2007 – Trina Hosmer, whom some of you may know as a very fast ski racer, NENSA member, volunteer and co-coordinator of the very successful NENSA Women’s Day festivities doesn’t stop there. … READ MORE →

vancouver2010.com Traffic Increases Following Ticket Info Release

November 10, 2007 (Vancouver, BC) – Tickets to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games are a hot topic, as is evident by the impressive number of visitors and subscribers to vancouver2010.com following the recent release … READ MORE →

Nordic Group International Launches New Web Site

Developers Embrace More Environmentally Friendly Trails

November 9, 2007 (Boulder, Colo.) – Whether it’s because of a change in mindset or pressure from society in general, the development of recreational trails is becoming much more environmentally conscious. And that’s helping … READ MORE →

2008 PowerSox U. S. National Snowshoe Championship Series Calendar

November 9, 2007 – Below is a calendar of regional qualifying races that will allow athletes all over the U.S. the opportunity to qualify for the 8th Annual 2008 PowerSox US National Snowshoe Championships. … READ MORE →

WADA to Leave Canada?

November 9, 2007 (Montreal, QC) – It is rumoured that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) might soon leave its head office in Montreal and move to Lucerne, Switzerland according to a recent article in La … READ MORE →

American Birkebeiner Announces 35th Anniversary Changes & Highlights

November 8, 2007 (Hayward, Wis.) – Organizers of the American Birkebeiner cross country ski races, scheduled Feb. 21-23, 2008, have a lot to do before the 35th running of the event that annually attracts 9,000 … READ MORE →

Exel Sports Oy Appoints Alpina Sports as its North American Distributor

November 7, 2007 – Effective January 1, 2008, Alpina Sports Corp will take over distribution of all Exel products in North America; Nordic, Alpine poles and racing equipment, Roller and in-line poles, trekking and Nordic … READ MORE →

Silver Star Mountain XC Camps – 20th Anniversary

Register Online

November 7, 2007 – This is a quick reminder for all who have been waiting until the last minute to register for the XC Camps that run from November 24 to December 2 this year. … READ MORE →

Devil’s Thumb Ranch Listed Among Top Green Hotels in the World

November 5, 2007 – Hotels from the Maldives to Colorado made it onto Travel + Leisure’s list of 15 green hotels in the magazine’s November issue, which is devoted to “responsible tourism.”The magazine worked with … READ MORE →

Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center’s 30th Winter Season Celebration!

November 3, 2005 (Benson, NY) – A celebration of Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center’s 30th winter season will take place on Sunday, December 30, 2007. A variety of exciting and fun-filled events will take … READ MORE →

New Name for Canada’s Biggest XC Ski Event

November 2, 2007 (Gatineau, Que.) – On the eve of its 30th anniversary, Canada’s biggest cross-country ski celebration is taking on a new moniker, the Gatineau Loppet! This is the name that will be used … READ MORE →

WADA News

Play True Explores Fight Against Doping; Code Review

November 2, 2007 (Montreal, Que.) – Here is the latest news from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Read about the history of the battle against doping in sport, as well as WADA’s November Anti-Doping Code … READ MORE →

Worldloppet 30th Anniversary Book Released

November 2, 2007 – Worldloppet, the international sports federation of cross-country skiing marathons, has just published a book to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The book, which is entitled “Worldloppet – 30 years of skiing … READ MORE →


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