Archive | April, 2014

FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2013/14 Contest Winners and Final Standings after the Engadin Skimarathon

(Toronto, ON) – (Toronto, ON) – We’re sorry for the delay and pleased to announce the winners of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2013/14 Contest after the Engadin Skimarathon 42km free technique race … READ MORE →

WADA Athlete Chair Beckie Scott Calls for Greater Athlete Involvement for Clean Sport

April 3, 2014 – Recently-appointed WADA Athlete Chair Beckie Scott called for fellow athletes to become more outspoken on anti-doping issues within their respective sports. This was the message communicated by the two-time Olympic medalist … READ MORE →

Justyna Kowalczyk Shifts Focus to Nordic World Championships

April 3, 2014 – Justyna Kowalczyk announced at the Polish Ski Association press conference in Krakow that she will continue he career, but will make significant changes. Kowalczyk, well known for hard off-season training decided … READ MORE →

FIS President Gian Franco Kasper – 2013/14 Season Review and Future Outlook

(Switzerland) – The 2013/14 season has come to a close for each of the six FIS Olympic disciplines and I can say it is one that many people will remember for years to come.
Naturally, … READ MORE →

FIS Cross-Country Retirements – Angerer, Teichmann, Crawford, Gruber and More Hang up Their Skis

– The FIS Cross-Country World Cup season 2013/14 was the last one for several great cross-country skiers. Some of the notable retirements announced thus far are listed recapped below:

Four top Germans set to retire
Tobias … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Cross Country Canada Coaching Development Coordinator

– Cross Country Canada (CCC), the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking to fill the position of Coaching Development Coordinator (CDC).
The national office is located in Canmore, Alberta. It … READ MORE →

Trisha Worthington Joins USSA as Executive VP and Key Fundraiser

(Park City, Utah) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has named Trisha Worthington as its executive vice president and chief development officer. According to USSA President and CEO Tiger Shaw, she will be … READ MORE →

United Scando Republic and XC Super Teams ?

(Scandinavia) – Rumours are flying as seismic shifts in the world economy suggest that Scandinavia may form its own political entity as one country and while no names have been officially announced the current … READ MORE →

Lappe 24 Hour Relay Records Set

March 31, 2014 (Thunder Bay, ON) – Way to go 24-12-6 Hour Relay participants. Together we skied 6,626km! Congratulations to Andy Shields and Jennifer Jackson who skied 455 km. They broke the 24-hour mixed pair … READ MORE →

FIS Congress 2014 Barcelona Registration Reminder – April 15

March 31, 2014 (Barcelona, Spain) – The 49th International Ski Congress will take place in Barcelona (ESP) from June 1-6 and the registration deadline of April 15 is quickly approaching. Since rooms at the official … READ MORE →


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