April 6, 2009 – On Sunday evening March 28, at around 17:45, the curtain dropped on the 2008-2009 Biathlon World Cup season, ending a long year of competitions and travel for every team. After gala … READ MORE →

April 6, 2009 – In Truckee, California the New England Junior Olympic Team brought home the Alaska Cup, an award based on overall points scores for the week. This was possible because of solid … READ MORE →

April 4, 2009 – The FIS Continental Cup (COC) series all over the world are some of the most important international competitions, also in Cross-Country Skiing. They allow the younger athletes to prepare themselves … READ MORE →

April 4, 2009 – Canada’s Ivan Babikov and the USA’s Rebecca Dussault have captured the 2009 US FIS Marathon Cup series. Babikov’s win in the 50km classic at the recent US Distance championships … READ MORE →

April 3, 2009 (Canmore, Alta.) – Cross Country Canada solidified the final dimension to its world-leading coaching and technical support team by naming Norway’s Inge BrÃ¥ten as Senior National Team Coach, the national body announced … READ MORE →

April 3, 2009 – We recently posted a Cross Country Canada release announcing that Canada received the green light from FIS to host additional World Cup events – “This landmark decision recognizes the growing … READ MORE →

April 3, 2009 – Don’t miss the Cross Country Ski Areas Association’s (CCSAA) annual Convention April 15-17, hosted at Whistler Olympic Park, BC and be eligible to win a 2-night lodging package at Fairmont … READ MORE →

April 3, 2009 – I’m sure you’ve heard the Johnny Cash song that goes “I’ve been everywhere, man, I’ve been everywhere…” That is how I feel in April after the ski season has ended. … READ MORE →

April 3, 2009 (Hayward, WI) – Central Cross Country Ski Association is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for the CXC Junior Development Program. This year the CXC Junior Development Program will … READ MORE →

April 2, 2009 – One of the biggest news pieces out of the Nordic World is coming from Sweden where it is rumoured that Gunde Svan has decided not to renew his contract as the … READ MORE →

April 2, 2009 (Calgary, Ab) – Last Saturday, Fast and Female presented by Best Buy hosted its annual Ski Festival at Canada Olympic Park (COP) in Calgary, Alberta. Led by 2006 Olympic gold medalist … READ MORE →

April 2, 2009 (Park City, UT) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has launched a cross country coaches level 100 certification program, the first level of a multi-level cross country-specific coaches education certification … READ MORE →

April 2, 2009 (Fairbanks, AK) – Here’s an inside look at the 2009 US Distance Championships recently held in Fairbanks, AK as told by US National team member Kikkan Randall. The event took place … READ MORE →

April 2, 2009 (Yellowknife, NWT) – Canada’s Mike Argue of Yellowknife, NWT has won the 2009 Rock and Ice Ultra event held from March 21-26 in rugged frozen expanse of the Northwest Territories. From … READ MORE →

April 2, 2009 – The 2009 FIS World Cup Cross Country season ended with the final 10/15 km skate events in Falun, Sweden March 22. FIS Newsflash recently caught up with FIS Race Director Jurg … READ MORE →

April 2, 2009 – The 2009 US Super Tour racing series officially wrapped up March 29 in Fairbanks, Alaska with the completion of the men’s and women’s 50/30km events. On top of the men’s … READ MORE →

April 1, 2009 (Sisimiut, Greenland) – For the 2009 Arctic Circle Race (ACR) 122 brave Nordic skiers took to the start line scheduled from March 27-29, for 13th … READ MORE →

April 1, 2009 – Please find below a letter sent by fax and Federal Express to Dr. Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee this week. Following up on our earlier request for a … READ MORE →