January 21, 2008 – Here is a start list and accreditation update for Canadian xc skiers for the Canmore World Cup, which begins tomorrow and runs through January 26. Approximately 50 Canadian cross … READ MORE →

January 20, 2008 – Ivan Babikov received his Canadian citizenship this past Friday (Jan 18th, 2008), marking the end of a long trek that starting in May 2003. Babikov immigrated to … READ MORE →

January 20, 2008 – Both to commemorate the exciting results from our Nordic athletes so far this season, and in anticipation of the races next week and the pre-World Championships in Liberec in February, … READ MORE →

January 20, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – Andreas Waldmeier is getting serious. On Saturday, the top Swiss skier was working on his classic stride while plowing through a raging blizzard … READ MORE →

January 20 (Antholz, Italy) – USA’s Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) had the13th fastest ski time and jumped from 26th in the 10km Sprint on Friday to 16th in the 12.5km Pursuit competition on … READ MORE →

January 19, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – World cup frenzy shifts into a higher gear every day. The superstars of cross-country skiing bouncing around the stadium at the Canmore Nordic Centre like wildly … READ MORE →

January 19, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – USA XC Ski Team coach Justin Wadsworth had his top sprinters powering down the Canmore Nordic stadium hill on the fresh, powdery snow that dumped here … READ MORE →

January 19, 2008 – Here is the latest Olympic news from the COC and IOC, including a call for International Olympic Academy participants, 2008 Academic Research Scholarships, the Virtual Olympic Congress launch and the fourth … READ MORE →

January 19, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – Canmore is filling up as more of the world’s top cross-country skiers converge here for the upcoming Alberta World Cup 2008, Jan. 22-26. Here’s a … READ MORE →

January 18 (Antholz, Italy ) – Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) led the US men with a 26th place finish in the 10K Sprint competition at the Antholz Biathlon World Cup on Friday. … READ MORE →

January 18, 2008 – The Limeliters, that glorious folk-singing group from over a generation ago, used to include a joke in its shows. This beefcake somehow hooks up with an old … READ MORE →

January 18, 2008 (McCall, Idaho) – The March 1-7 2008 Masters World Cup presented by Blackhawk in McCall, Idaho will mark the first ever visit by the the Masters World Cup to the western … READ MORE →

January 18, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, backcountry skiing – these are just some of the activities that the BC Nordic Marketing Society will be promoting this winter. The BC Nordic … READ MORE →

January 17, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – It was snowing today in Canmore as skiers took to the trails at the Canmore Nordic Centre to train and stretch their legs for … READ MORE →

January 17, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – The Board of Directors for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) met today in Vancouver for its first meeting of 2008. The … READ MORE →

January 17, 2008 – Check out this great video by our technique columnist, Keith Nicol, on the Basics of Diagonal Stride Technique. Watch it below or on YouTube. Nicol has been on four Canadian … READ MORE →

January 17, 2008 (Ottawa, ON) – The breadth of involvement of women across many aspects of sport and physical activity is demonstrated by the women named to the 2007 list of Most Influential … READ MORE →

January 17, 2008 (Calgary, Alta.) – Yesterday the 2008 Alberta XC World Cup launched with an official press conference in Calgary. On hand for the ceremonies was Canada’s xc ski super star … READ MORE →

January 17, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – Marking another milestone on the road to the 2010 Winter Games, the last section of the unique “wood wave” roof of the Richmond Oval was … READ MORE →

January 16, 2007 (Canmore, Alta.) – The Russians are here. So are the Poles and the Fins. They are the first visiting teams to arrive in Canmore to partake in the Alberta World … READ MORE →

January 16, 2008 – The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is seeking to fill a High Performance Coaching Consultant position to assist in the development of multi-sport and sport-specific advanced coaching programs leading to the … READ MORE →

January 16, 2008 – Throughout the week at US Nationals in Houghton, Michigan, Rossignol athletes earned many of the top spots in the races which earned them a spot on the World Cup … READ MORE →

January 16, 2008 (Gunnison-Crested Butte, CO) – The 22nd annual Alley Loop Nordic Marathon on February 2, 2008, not only is the highest-altitude Nordic marathon in the United States, it reflects the athletic and free-spirited … READ MORE →

January 15, 2008 (Calgary, Alta.) – With just over two years remaining until the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the world’s best cross-country skiers will cut their first Canadian tracks on the … READ MORE →

January 15, 2008 – Here is a selection of some great action shots of Canadian National Team members Devon Kershaw and Dave Nighbor as … READ MORE →

January 15, 2008 – Sport BC is seeking to fill the position of VP, Marketing and Business Development. The deadline for application is February 15 and the starting date is April 1, 2008. Job Description: … READ MORE →

January 15, 2008 (Montreal, QC) – As reported earlier, US Olympic gold medal sprinter, Marion Jones, was sentenced last week to six months in prison for perjury during a doping investigation. Because she is … READ MORE →

January 15, 2008 (Quebec City, QC) – On January 8 we reported that Alex Harvey was due to have an operation on his leg last Friday, Jan. 11 (here) but the operation was cancelled. … READ MORE →

January 15, 2008 – With support from the International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, athletes, fans, sponsors and partners, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) is on … READ MORE →

January 15, 2008 (Midland, ON) – The Wye Marsh is repeating its successful winter eco-tour program to give guests and visitors the opportunity to explore winter in Ontario’s great outdoors. In addition to … READ MORE →

January 14, 2008 (Predazzo, Italy) – Norway’s Tom Hilde came into the weekend with no World Cup ski jumping victories and he headed out of town Sunday night with two wins – and fourth … READ MORE →

January 13, 2008 (Ruhpolding, Germany) – Michael Greis started first and finished first to delight his hometown crowd Sunday in a biathlon 12.5 km pursuit event. It was his second World Cup victory in … READ MORE →

January 13, 2008 (Montreal, QC) – For working types who can only ski outside of business hours, here is a list of places in Quebec where you can go XC skiing at night as … READ MORE →

January 13, 2008 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Sebastien Haseney of Germany overtook Jason Lamy Chappuis of France and beat him by three-tenths of a second Sunday in a nordic combined World Cup sprint.It was … READ MORE →

January 13, 2008 (Predazzo, Italy) – Norway’s Tom Hilde picked up his first victory Saturday night when relentless rain shortened an e.on Ruhrgas World Cup large hill jumping to one round of competition. The 20-year-old … READ MORE →

January 12, 2008 (Ruhpolding, Germany) – Hometown favorite Michael Greis delighted the usual Ruhpolding biathlon throng Saturday, shooting flawlessly to win a 10km sprint by 19.8 seconds. Germans took three of the … READ MORE →

January 12, 2008 – This year’s 30th edition of the Gatineau (formerly Keskinada) Loppet brings with it an exciting new opportunity for skiers and racers to help children in the developing world while … READ MORE →

January 12, 2008 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Billy Demong couldn’t catch World Cup leader Ronny Ackermann, but he came up with the fastest 15km race Saturday and finished second in a rainy Nordic … READ MORE →

January 12, 2008 (Shelburne, VT) – Dale of Norway, the well known designer and manufacturer of ski sweaters, technical apparel and lifestyle knitwear, announced that it will renew its agreement as the exclusive sweater supplier … READ MORE →

January 11, 2008 – The 2008 Atlantic Canada XC Ski Championships hosted by the Mount St. Margaret Ski Club are scheduled for January 18-20 in Plum Point, NL. Note that the … READ MORE →

January 11, 2008 – Here are the athletes selected for the US Cross Country team to compete at the 2008 Alberta World Cup in Canmore from January 22-26, along with information and notes on the … READ MORE →

January 11, 2008 – The second edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear is now history. For the first time, the series took place with eight competitions in 10 days … READ MORE →

January 10, 2008 (Houghton, Michigan) – The week flew by too fast, and I am just now getting time to sit down and write while on the airplane to Canada. Thursday’s race was 10km … READ MORE →

January 11, 2008 (Ruhpolding, Germany) – Emil Hegle Svendsen put Norway into the lead on the first lap Thursday night and Norway rolled to a 19.3-second biathlon victory over Russia. U.S. men finished eighth … READ MORE →

January 10, 2007 (Ruhpolding, Germany) – The Ruhpolding Biathlon World Cup, the Super Bowl of Biathlon, began yesterday in Ruhpolding, Germany where 90,000 spectators will be on hand for the racing and festivities… here’s … READ MORE →

January 10, 2008 – The Canadian Government has decided to stand behind the cause of female ski jumpers, who are fighting to have women’s ski jumping included in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics as an official … READ MORE →

January 9, 2007 (Ruhpolding, Germany) – This evening, the Ruhpolding Biathlon World Cup opens here under the lights with the Women’s Relay competition starting at 5:20 PM (CET). The World Cup last week in … READ MORE →

January 9, 2008 (Pinkham Notch, NH) – Nordic Meisters began its thirteenth season yesterday on a balmy day at Great Glen Trails, and the new non-timed category was a success. Even with temperatures … READ MORE →

January 9, 2008 (Lake Placid, N.Y.) – World Championships Nordic Combined silver medalist Bill Demong came back to the Adirondacks for the Christmas holidays and prepped for the rest of the … READ MORE →

January 9, 2008 (Hayward, Wis.) – Conserve School of Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin, will sponsor a nine hour environmental education camp for Kindergarten through 6th grade children, called Camp Birkie for Kids, at this year’s … READ MORE →