Archive | April, 2012

2012-13 Green Racing Project Skiers Named

(Craftsbury Common, Vermont) – The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is pleased to announce five new additions to the Green Racing Project (GRP) for 2012. The GRP works to provide an environment where post-collegiate skiers can … READ MORE →

Kikkan Randall Takes Manhattan

(New York, NY) – On April 4, Kikkan Randall, her mother, Deborah, and brother, Tanner, hit up NYC with Randall’s FIS Crystal Globe in tow. Their reason for schlepping the globe in its big … READ MORE →

Craftsbury Green Racing Project Job Opportunity

– As the team enters its fourth year of domestic and international racing, the Craftsbury Green Racing Project is looking for an experienced Wax Tech for the 2012-2013 season. Responsibilities would include all waxing-related … READ MORE →

Marcha Blanca, Ushuaia Loppet and More Planned for Argentina in 2012

(Argentina) – The Andino Ushuaia Ski Club, Marcha Blanca Race Organization, and their partners are pleased to announce Argentina’s inaugural International Month of Cross Country Skiing scheduled for August 2012 near Ushuaia, Tierra del … READ MORE →

Ontario Coaches Week April 14-22 – A Million Reason To Coach…What’s Yours?

(Toronto, ON) – Teach a skill. Inspire the next Crosby. Be a role model. Because I had a coach that made a difference in my life. There are a million reasons to coach and … READ MORE →

Kikkan Randall – Finally Home

(Anchorage, AK) – After spending five months racing and training in Europe, USST member and 2011/12 FIS WCup XC Sprint champion Kikkan Randall, 29,  finally returned to her home in Anchorage, Alaska. This was … READ MORE →

Lars Öberg Appointed as Sweden’s New XC Ski Team Boss

– Swedish Cross-Country manager Ulf Karlsson has put together the organization that should lead Swedish skiers next three seasons to World Championships in Val di Fiemme, Olympics in Sochi and home World Championships in … READ MORE →

J2 National Camp 2012 Invitation Roster – April 30th Deadline

(Craftsbury, Vermont) – The 3rd annual National J2 Talent Camp will be conducted August 4- August 11, 2012 in Craftsbury, Vermont at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. The camp will provide a great opportunity for … READ MORE →

Kowalczyk Recovers from Knee Surgery

– Justyna Kowalczyk underwent arthroscopic knee surgery at Warsaw clinic on March 20. “The recovery process has been going as planned so far but there is still some work to be done,” Kowalczyk wrote … READ MORE →

Marit Sprint Inspires Kids

(Budal, Norway) – The annual Marit Sprint took place in Budal, Norway recently. “It’s a true fun to see all the happy kids,” Marit Bjoergen told nrk.no. After the race, the roles changed for … READ MORE →

Sovereign Lake Nordic Center Re-Opens May 3-13th With Amazing Snow Conditions!

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – The Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre will re-open from May 3-13 for great spring skiing. Start your training year on snow! Open to everyone with 12+ kms of grooming daily (skate … READ MORE →

NENSA Names Zach Stegeman as New Executive Director

April 7, 2012 (New Gloucester, ME) – The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is pleased to announce that Zach Stegeman will be its new Executive Director.  This past season Zach served as assistant coach … READ MORE →

Talkin’ with the Gravy-Train – US XC Ski Team Head Coach Chris Grover

– On this week’s edition of Talkin’ with the Gravy-Train, renowned sports journalist and announcer Peter Graves speaks with US XC Ski Team Head Coach, Chris Grover. In his interview, Grover reflects on the … READ MORE →

Successful FIS Continental Cup Cross-Country 2011/12 Season Recap

(Switzerland) – The FIS Continental Cup series all over the world are some of the most important Cross-Country competitions whilst they allow the younger athletes to prepare themselves for the World Cup level. Here … READ MORE →

FIS Women’s Ski Jumping Season Review with Chika Yoshida

– Chika Yoshida was born and bred in Tokyo, but lives in Oberperfuss, Tyrol, near Innsbruck. She’s the Coordinator for the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Ladies presented by Viessmann, and when she looks … READ MORE →

Stratton Mountain School Names Elite Team

– Stratton Mountain School is adding an Elite Team this year. Gus Kaeding, an SMS alum who has been coaching with CXC the past two years, will coach this group. The group will work … READ MORE →

Huge Turnout For First Ever Fast and Female Event in Craftsbury, VT

(Craftsbury, Vermont) – One hundred and fifty girls between the ages 9 and19 joined 35 ambassadors including World Cup dominator Kikkan Randall and Fast and Female founder Chandra Crawford for a first-ever red hot … READ MORE →

CAAWS Now Accepting Applications for the Stacey Levitt Scholarship 2012

– The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) is now accepting for the 2012 Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship. The scholarship, valued at $2,500, is awarded … READ MORE →

New XC Ski Book Released – Wild Shot by Andy Liebner

– The book titled “Wild Shot” is now available. Wild Shot is outwardly about the external physical demands and internal mental demands of the winter sports of Cross Country Skiing and Biathlon. Author Andy … READ MORE →

A Tribute to Leif Torgerson aka Doctor Wax

(Norway) – For many in the cross-country ski community, Norwegian Leif Torgersen was fondly known as “Doctor Wax”, the man who literally ate, slept and drank wax science during his  years as senior research … READ MORE →

CCES Marks 20 Years in Fight Against Doping

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, an internationally recognized leader in the fight against doping in sport, will celebrate its 20th anniversary tonight in a landmark event. Twenty years ago, … READ MORE →

Toko Coreteam Meets to Develop New Products

– I just got back from a product development trip (Coreteam meeting) in Switzerland. These were the best meetings that I have ever taken part of as part of this team. Generally we have … READ MORE →

Bid Packet Update for 2012-2013 NENSA Events

– Attention Race Organizers: If you are interested in submitting a bid for a 2012-2013 NENSA event (TD Bank Eastern Cup and Championship events), a bid packet will be available online at www.nensa.net at … READ MORE →

NWSA Deadline Changed for Club and NDC Applications – April 10

– The deadline for the National Winter Sports Association has been changed to April 10th for Club and NDC applications. Athlete applications for funding were still required by March 31st. Request for Proposals HERE.

Mt. Sharkfest 2012 Albert Cup #7 Season Wrap Results and Photos

(Mount Shark, AB) – Here are the full results and a selection of photos courtesy of Angus Cockney from the 15th annual Mt. Sharkfest 2012 that was back at Mount Shark this year hosted … READ MORE →

Mark Arendz Finishes Second Overall on IPC Biathlon World Cup

(Vuokatti, Finland) – Canada’s Mark Arendz finished second overall on the IPC World Cup for the second straight season following a fourth-place finish in Sunday’s pursuit race in Vuokatti, Finland.
Searching for this third straight … READ MORE →

CCC and USSA to Merge?

(Canmore, AB) – SkiTrax has learned that Cross Country Canada and USSA are in formal discussions to merge and create a North American Ski Association that intends to be powerhouse on the international playing … READ MORE →


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