April 20, 2010 The following is the USSA’s preliminary list of nominations for the 2011 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team. The nominations include those active athletes who qualified based on published selection criteria. The USSA will announce the actual team roster later this spring, naming those athletes who accept the responsibilities of being a part of the U.S. Ski Team and are planning to compete in the 2010-11 season.

Athletes nominated to the 2011 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team are:

U. S. Cross Country A Team

Men
– Kris Freeman (Andover, NH; Andover Outing Club)
– Andy Newell (Shaftsburry, VT; Stratton Mountain School)

Women
– Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center)
– Morgan Arritola (Ketchum, ID; Sun Valley SEF)
– Liz Stephen (East Montpelier, VT; Burke Mtn Academy)

U. S. Cross Country B Team

Men
– Noah Hoffman (Ketchum, ID; Aspen Valley Ski Club)
– Simi Hamilton (Aspen, CO; Sun Valley SEF)

Women