Archive | June, 2010

FIS Approves World Cup Circuit for Women’s Ski Jumping

– The International Ski Federation has voted to create a women’s ski jumping World Cup circuit starting with the 2011-12 season. During the FIS Congress in Antalya, Turkey, last week, members unanimously agreed to … READ MORE →

Interview with Justin Wadsworth

(Bend, Oregon) – There are few people in the world of ski racing more upbeat and affable, than former US XC Ski team member, Justin Wadsworth, the newly named Canadian XC Ski Team Head … READ MORE →

Podiumwear is Expanding

– Due to our steady success and growth in the Nordic arena, Podiumwear is please to announce that we’re expanding. We will be offering new products, expanded product lines and custom apparel for new … READ MORE →

Matt Gelso Named First-Team Academic All-America

Boulder, CO – University of Colorado senior ski team member and national champion Matt Gelso was selected to the 2009-10 ESPN The Magazine first-team Academic All-America men’s at-large team Tuesday. Voted on by the … READ MORE →

CXC Ski Clinics and Training Camps Update

– Here is the latest update from Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) about registration and availability for upcoming CXC clinics and training camps. Check out all of the great training opportunities below for … READ MORE →

Mt. Borah Custom Nordic Launched

(Coon Valley, WI) – Mt. Borah Custom Nordic, based out of Coon Valley, Wisconsin is making some changes to its existing custom Nordic apparel business. Effective June 1st, 2010 Mt. Borah Custom will no … READ MORE →

Sochi 2014 – Rogge Satisfied with Progress

(Sochi, Russia) – IOC President Jacques Rogge said he is satisfied with the report by Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, that indicates that the development of infrastructure, programs, and venues are well underway for … READ MORE →

Silver Star Mountain Resort Summer Fitness Camps Aug 14-20

(Silver Star Mountain, BC) – Join like-minded individuals this August 14-20 at Silver Star Mountain for  fun fitness camps. We aim to improve your health, advance your physical and mental well-being, lose and maintain … READ MORE →

National Ski Team Bend Training Camp Photos

(Bend, Oregon) – The Canadian and US Cross Country Ski Teams recently held on snow, and off snow, training camps at Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon. Check out some of the great pics on … READ MORE →

Mary Anne Levins Wins L.L. Bean Outdoor Hero Award

(Freeport, Maine) – LLBean recently honoured Mary Anne Levins as an Outdoor Hero for her continued work with and support of the kids skiing community in New England. Steve Fuller, Chief Marking Officer at … READ MORE →

Austrian Officials Probe Ski Federation Doctors for Doping

June 6, 2010 (Austria) – Four Austrian ski federation doctors are the subject of a new investigation for violating anti-doping regulations according to the Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper. The country toughened its anti-doping following doping scandals … READ MORE →

FIS XC Ski Committee Announces New Rules and Multi-stage World Championships

(Antalya, Turkey) – Meetings of eight different Cross-Country Committees were held during the 47th International Ski Congress that took place in Antalya, Turkey from Monday, May 31st to Wednesday, June, 2. Some important topics concerning … READ MORE →

NENSA Summer Camps Kick Off Soon!

– It is time already for Summer and camp season is in full swing!  With plenty of events on the schedule the rosters are filling quickly. FIrst up is the NENSA June REG camp … READ MORE →

Where They Are Now – Interview with John Estle

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – There are many individuals who have contributed to the sport of Nordic skiing in North America and through a series of Where They Are Now interviews and articles we hope to … READ MORE →

Maine Winter Sports Center to Host Second Biathlon World Cup

  (Augusta, Maine) – On Tuesday, June 1st, the International Biathlon Union (IBU) took steps to place Presque Isle’s Nordic Heritage Center on the 2011 Biathlon World Cup schedule. This will be the Nordic Heritage … READ MORE →

Norway’s First Ski Tunnel?

(Bærum, Norway) – Norway may have it’s first ski tunnel before too long if $80 million in private investments can be found according to a recent article at Langrenn.com. The facility will have lots … READ MORE →

Falun to Host 2015 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships – USA to Host 2015 Alpine Worlds

(Antalya, Turkey) – And the winner is…”repeated FIS President Gian Franco Kasper four times in Antalya (TUR) shortly after 7pm on Thursday, June 3. Following the final presentations on Tuesday by the nine candidates … READ MORE →

FIS Sanctions Russian Ski Association and Poland’s Kornelia Marek

Antalya, Turkey – Meeting during the 47th International Ski Congress in Antalya (TUR), the FIS Council has decided to sanction the Russian Ski Association as a response to the high number of doping cases … READ MORE →

Billy Demong Runs to Raise Awareness for Sport

(Park City, UT) – Few people in the world ever get a shot at beating an Olympic athlete, but last weekend, the public had their chance as Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) … READ MORE →

Ski to Sea Race – Babikov 1st, Koos 2nd

(Mt. Baker, WA) – Canada’s Ivan Babikov and the USA’s Torin Koos took part in the gruelling Ski to Sea Race, a 144km/90-mile, seven-leg race from Mt. Baker Ski Area to Bellingham Bay on … READ MORE →

Bridger Ski Foundation Seeks Executive Director

(Bozeman, Montana) – The Bridger Ski Foundation is a nonprofit community organization based in Bozeman, Montana, that promotes athletic and personal excellence through educational and competitive programs in three Olympic ski disciplines. The Executive … READ MORE →

FIS Congress – 2010/11 World Cup Calendar Approved

(Antalya, Turkey) – The FIS Council approved today the 2010/11 calendar of the FIS World Cup Season. Seventeen organizing committees will host World Cup events next season. After a year break the World Cup … READ MORE →

FIS Congress Day 2 – Canada’s Maddox Recognized

(Antalya, Turkey) – The second meeting day is over and we had some very interesting discussion. On the schedule were the Sub Committees Rules & Control, Popular racing and World Cup. In the morning … READ MORE →

Cross Country Canada Congratulates Jeff Whiting on his Retirement

June 1, 2010  – Cross Country Canada would like to announce Jeff Whiting’s retirement after many years of dedication to the sport as a volunteer and staff. The Para-Nordic sport started its inception with Cross … READ MORE →


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