Archive | September, 2008

2008-09 Cross Country Canada Selection Criteria

September 18, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada has released it’s National (NST) and Para-National (PNST) Ski Team trips selection criteria for the 2008-09 racing season. The document also provides an outline for … READ MORE →

3rd Annual US Biathlon Golf Fundraiser Supports Biathletes

September 18, 2008 (New Gloucester, ME) – More than seventy golfers enjoyed an 18-hole tour of the Falmouth Country Club on Monday while raising funds to support the US Biathlon Team, as well as … READ MORE →

US Ski Team Interview with Chris Devlin-Young

September 17, 2008 – The U.S. Disabled Alpine Ski Team’s Chris Devlin-Young (sit-ski; Campton, NH) may be well known for having Paralympic medals, national titles and being the current World Cup super G champion. … READ MORE →

Devil’s Thumb Ranch – Nordic Season Passes on Sale Now

September 17, 2008 (Devil’s Thumb, Colorado) – It’s not too early to start thinking about another great Nordic season at Devil’s Thumb Ranch. With a little advance planning, you can save big – get … READ MORE →

Nensa Athletes to Join Lake Placid Training Camp

September 17, 2008 – From October 1- 6, NENSA athletes will have an opportunity to train with some of the best skiers in the country at the 3rd annual Lake Placid USST Training Camp. … READ MORE →

Revised Canadian FIS Calendar for 2009

September 16, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – The 2009 Canadian FIS calendar has been revised. Most notably the scheduled World Junior/U-23 trials have been moved up one week in January. The new dates are … READ MORE →

Pre-season Discount Rendezvous Ski Trail Passes

Order by October 31 for Best Rate

September 16, 2008 (West Yellowstone, Montana) – Once again the Rendezvous Ski Trails will be open for the month of November. As soon as the snow flies, we will see expertly groomed corduroy and classic … READ MORE →

USA’s Jerome 2nd Twice in 24 Hours

September 15, 2008 (Lillehammer, Norway) – The U.S. Ski Jumping Team’s Jessica Jerome (Park City, UT) hit a high stride in her competition performance this weekend as she finished second for the second time … READ MORE →

Boulder Nordic Ski Swap and Colorado Cup

September 15, 2008 – Probably the BNC’s most popular event, the annual Boulder Nordic Club and Boulder Nordic Junior Race Team’s Ski Swap will take place on November 5th from 6:45-8:45pm in the cafeteria of … READ MORE →

Tim Burke 11th in German Championships

September 14, 2008 (Rupolding, Germany) – Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished 11th in the 12.5km pursuit today in the German Rollerski Biathlon Championships. Today was the second day of the weeklong series of … READ MORE →

Tri-State Summer Biathlon Championship – Fast Approaching!

September 14, 2008 (Oxford, NJ) – The 3rd Annual NY/PA/NJ Summer Biathlon Championship will be held on September 21, 2008 at the Shongum Sportsmen’s Association in Oxford, NJ. Pre-registration is mandatory and space is limited. … READ MORE →

USA’s Johnson, Jerome 1-2 at Women’s Ski Jumping Opener

September 14, 2008 (Lillehammer, Norway) – After being in the hunt for her first podium of her career, Alissa Johnson (Park City, UT) went all out to win in the first women’s ski … READ MORE →

National Para-Nordic Skier Shauna Whyte 4th in Handcycling at Paralympics

September 14, 2008 – (Beijing, China) – Shauna Whyte of Hinton, Alta., brilliantly negotiated the last turn to lead a group to the finish line for fourth place overall in the women’s handcycling event … READ MORE →

Einar Often Wins NCAA Division II Sportsmanship Award

September 14, 2008 (Fairbanks, AK) – Alaska Nanooks’ skier Einar Often has been selected as the male winner of the 2008 Division II Sportsmanship Award. Central Washington’s softball player Mallory Holtman made it a … READ MORE →

Veterans Find New Life in Skiing

September 13, 2008 (Park City, Utah) – For Chris Devlin-Young (sit-ski; Campton, NH), encouraging disabled veterans to take up competitive skiing isn’t just about having more people to race against on the hill – … READ MORE →

Saab Salomon Factory Team Suit Design it Contest Winners

September 13, 2008 (Bozeman, Mt) – The Saab/Salomon Factory Team race suit winners have been picked and we were thrilled to receive so many great entries to our Design it Contest. First place went … READ MORE →

US Ski Jumping News: Lindsey Van Ready and New Gear in Norway

September 13, 2008 (Lillehammer, Norway) – When a season ending knee injury caught Lindsey Van (Park City, Utah) off guard mid way through the 2008 winter, the 12-time women’s jumping champion could have taken … READ MORE →

US Ski Team Seeks Coaches for World Juniors/U23 and J1 Trips

September 12, 2008 (Park City, Utah) – The US Ski Team is seeking three coaches for the 2009 World Junior and Under-23 World Championships, as well as two coaches for the J1 Scandinavian Championships in … READ MORE →

Job Opportunities at Canadian Sport Centre Pacific

September 12, 2008 – There are several positions now available at the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific including Assistant Coordinator, Performance Technologist and Communications Coordinator. Click the links below for more information about these job opportunities, … READ MORE →

FIS Grand Prix Ski Jumping Continues in Hakuba

September 12, 2008 (Hakuba, Japan) – The FIS Grand Prix Ski Jumping continues in Asia this week. The traditional Japanese stop on the summer tour will again take place in Hakuba, Japan where … READ MORE →

Climb to the Castle Whiteface Rollerski Race

September 11, 2008 (Wilmington, NY) – The New York Ski Educational Foundation is pleased to host the second annual “Climb To The Castle” Whiteface Rollerski Race, on Monday October 6, 2008, with 9 am … READ MORE →

SkiTrax Launches New Skier Diaries Section

Kuzzy, Stephen, Kuhn

September 11, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – SkiTrax is excited to announce the launch of its new Skier Diaries section at skitrax.com featuring a variety of top US and Canadian Nordic skiers who … READ MORE →

Fast and Female Needs You!

September 11, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – Olympic Gold Medalist Chandra Crawford is looking for a seriously motivated, confident, skilled and outgoing person to lead the organization while she focuses on training for the 2010 … READ MORE →

Gunstock Nordic Association Dedicates Clubhouse to Gary Allen

September 11, 2008 (Gilford, NH) – Final preparations are underway for the formal dedication of the newly-constructed, T. Gary Allen Clubhouse of the Gunstock Nordic Association (GNA). The public is invited to attend … READ MORE →

Optimizing the Olympic Legacy: A Brief Look at the 2010 Nordic Venue

September 11, 2008 (Whistler, BC) – The requirements for the design of the Olympic venues are well-documented, and their planning and development closely watched by the IOC and the International Federations (IFs). The … READ MORE →

Silver Star Cross Country Ski Camps 2008 – Nov. 29-Dec. 7

Learn from the BEST!

September 10, 2008 – Fall is in the air at Silver Star; the trails have been mowed and are ready for the first snowfall. We actually had a dusting of snow … READ MORE →

NENSA News – UMPI Dry Land Clinic and Event Organizer Seminar

September 10, 2008 – Petr Jakl, UMPI Head XC Ski Coach & Lecturer will be coaching camp participants on preparing for a successful competition season. The event will take place from October 3-5, in the … READ MORE →

Phase 1 Ticket Sales – 2010 Winter Games Olympic Victory Ceremonies

October 3 - November 7

September 10, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – The once-in-a-lifetime experience of the Olympic Games became that much more real today with the release of details on nightly Victory Ceremonies tickets as well as important information Canadian … READ MORE →

SuperTour 2009 Preview – The East is Back!

September 10, 2008 – There is some excitement about this up and coming SuperTour 2009 event schedule. First off, we have made some adjustments to the fall period with two individual races in West Yellowstone, … READ MORE →

Job Notice: Coaching Development Coordinator

September 10, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – The road to the Podium 2010 begins here! This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team that is totally committed to achieving international excellence – fulfilling dreams, creating … READ MORE →

Interview with Adam Kates – New Lakehead XC Head Coach

September 9, 2008 (Thunder Bay, ON) – Adam Kates is a former member of Canada’s junior, U23 and senior National teams and was the 2006 overall Canadian champion in the Open Men’s category. Recently, … READ MORE →

Distance Championships Set For Fairbanks

September 9, 2008 (Fairbanks, AK) – For the second consecutive year, the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, AK, will host the 2009 U.S. Distance Cross Country Championships at Birch Hill the U.S. Ski and Snowboard … READ MORE →

Cross Country Team Trains With Yoga and Kayaking

September 9, 2008 (Frisco, CO) – The U.S. Disabled Cross Country Team took part in some fun and innovative training near the home of Head Coach Jon Kreamelmeyer in Frisco, CO. “In my opinion I … READ MORE →

Calling all Skiers “On the Path to 2014”

September 9, 2008 – On Saturday, September 27 from 10am -12pm, the Banff Ski Runners will host “On the Path to 2014”, a club roller skiing fundraiser. The event will kick off at 10am sharp … READ MORE →

NENSA Summer Rollerski Series – Results

September 8, 2008 – The New England Nordic Ski Association’s (NENSA) Summer Rollerski series concluded on Saturday with a 12km race. Jesse Downs of Army WCAP won the men’s event with Jennie Bender from the … READ MORE →

North American Summer Biathlon Championships – Day 3 Results

September 8, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – The 2008 North American Summer Biathlon Championships concluded yesterday in Canmore, Alberta. The 3-day event finished up with a Pursuit Rollerski and Run competition. The men completed a 12.5km … READ MORE →

North American Summer Biathlon Championships – Days 1, 2 Results

September 7, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – The 2008 North American Biathlon Championships kicked off in Canmore, Alberta this past Thursday and will continue through today. More than 50 biathletes from across Canada and the US … READ MORE →

Lodwick Wins Hill Climb in Norway

September 7, 2008 (Lillehammer, Norway) – U.S. Nordic Combined athlete Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) took another step in his comeback, winning a hill climb in front of a huge crowd in Norway. “It was … READ MORE →

Garrott Kuzzy Report – CXC Team Training Camp

August 12, 2008 (Marquette, MI) – Greetings from Marquette, MI. I’m training here at the US Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan University with the CXC Team. We’re going into our … READ MORE →

Stefan Kuhn Report – Summer, Training, and New Adventures

August 15, 2008 – I have an exciting month coming up. I have had a really good start to the summer training and have been enjoying some sunshine and soccer in addition to … READ MORE →

Golden Fields and Frigid Water

August 15, 2008 – There are few things that I can think of that beat being in the mountains. In fact, right now, I can only think of two that even come close, lying in … READ MORE →

US Ski Team in Whistler – A Canadian Home Course

September 6, 2008 (Whistler, BC) – Getting ready for an Olympics close to home is a big advantage and we’re using it! Today my fellow US Ski teammers and I traveled … READ MORE →

Biathlon World Championship Sites Named for 2012 and 2013

September 6, 2008 (Prague, Czech Republic) – The IBU Congress closed today with Ruhpolding, Germany earning the right to host the 2012 Biathlon World Championships with Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic selected for 2013. … READ MORE →

Nensa Welcomes It’s Newest Staff Member

September 6, 2008 – Welcome to Abby Weissman, our new Director of Introductory Programs! Abby is, as she says, “super passionate about fitness and about cross-country skiing.” She’s organized, self-directed, and her energy and … READ MORE →

Para-Nordic Funding for Divisions and Clubs

Deadline November 15

September 6, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – The 2008-2009 Cross Country Canada Para-Nordic Funding Program is an initiative in support of the recruitment and development of individuals with a disability who have shown an interest in … READ MORE →

GM’s Making Dreams Possible Club Coaching Grants

September 6, 2008 – The Coaching Association of Canada is now accepting applications for the next wave of GM’s Making Dreams Possible Club Coaching Grants with the grant deadline of September 26, 2008 fast approaching.Clubs … READ MORE →

International Biathlon Union Congress Opens in Prague

September 6, 2008 (Prague, Czech Republic) – The Eighth Regular Congress of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) officially opened today, with 53 nations answering the roll call at the first business session. The Senate of … READ MORE →

More Resources for Para-Nordic Development Programs

September 6, 2008 – In an effort to improve CCC’s capacity to develop, manage and deliver enhanced PN development programs, CCC has just contracted Tania Silletta as the new Eastern PN development coordinator. Tania … READ MORE →

Saab Salomon Factory Team News – Design the Team Uniform and Win

Evelyn Dong Reports from Australia

September 5, 2008 – Design the Saab Salomon Factory Team’s Uniform and win some great prizes! The winning design will be used in Saab Salomon Factory Team custom uniform and/or t-shirt. Here’s a list of … READ MORE →

Coaches Wanted for 2009 New England JO (Junior National) Team

September 5, 2008 – Our 2009 New England Junior Olympic Team hopefuls are hard at work preparing for the upcoming season. If you would like to be a part of one of the best teams … READ MORE →


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