Archive | May, 2008

SkiTrax 2007/08 North American Nordic Ski Awards – Final Week

May 6, 2008 – Voting has been brisk at the inaugural SkiTrax 2007/08 North American Nordic Ski Awards to honour North America’s top Nordic skiers. Hundreds of readers have already placed … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – CSC Ontario

May 6, 2008 – The Canadian Sport Centre Ontario (CSC Ontario) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Manager, Performance Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all athlete-specific services … READ MORE →

First IOC Coordination Group Visit to Sochi 2014

May 6, 2008 – FIS President Gian Franco Kasper visited Sochi, as part of the IOC Coordination Commission for Sochi 2014 Games. It was the first inspection in the Black Sea resort by the IOC … READ MORE →

Virtual Olympic Conference: The Structure of the Olympic Movement

May 5, 2008 – To prepare for the 13th Olympic Congress to be held in Copenhagen (DEN) in October 2009, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is calling on the general public to contribute to the … READ MORE →

Lisa Patterson Named Ontario Female Coach of the Year by the Ontario Sport Awards

May 4, 2008 – The best in Ontario amateur sport was celebrated with the province’s annual awards presented to 46 athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and sponsors at the 2007 Ontario Sport Awards on April … READ MORE →

US Ski Team’s New Elite Development Pipeline

May 3, 2008 – The US Ski Team has introduced a New Elite Development Pipeline. The purpose of the document is to help disseminate consistent information in a simple, clear and illustrative fashion providing … READ MORE →

2008 Canada Games FAST Track Athlete Grant Program Launch

Winter Grants in 08 - Summer Grants in 09

May 3, 2008 – The Canada Games Council (CGC) and the Foundation for Athletes and Sport Training (FAST) launched the fourth year of the Canada Games FAST Track athlete program on Friday. The program is … READ MORE →

Canadian Government Promotes Hosting International Sport Events

May 2, 2008 (Gatineau, QC) – The Government of Canada recently announced its new Federal Policy for Hosting International Sport Events, which will provide the foundation for a proactive and strategic approach for the bidding … READ MORE →

Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship – Call for Applications

May 2, 2008 – The Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship is open to a young woman, a girls’ team or a sport organization that exemplifies Stacey’s ideals and qualities. This $2,500 scholarship was created … READ MORE →

Canadian NST Outreach Week June 23-29

New CCC Initiative

May 2, 2008 – Cross Country Canada, in partnership with Haywood Securities, Altagas and Teck Cominco, is launching a new initiative to enhance the athlete and coaching development relation between the National Ski Team and … READ MORE →

Snowy Mountain Annual Ski Frolic – Stockholm – 4:30 pm on May 2

May 1, 2008 – As has been the tradition for a number of years now, the Campbells (Donna and Tom) will host the last official ski outing of the season this Friday, May 2 evening … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Nakkertok Ski Club Assistant Coach

May 1, 2008 – The Nakkertok Ski Club is looking for an assistant coach to work with our growing Junior and Midget racing teams. We have a long tradition of developing athletes in a club … READ MORE →


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