Archive | October, 2014

Southern Ontario District Launches Paraffin Race Series – Sponsors Welcome

– Southern Ontario District is launching a “SOD Paraffin race series” this winter from Dec 21 to Feb 22 at 10 venues across the province. The series kicks off with a Yuletide blast at … READ MORE →

FIS Interview with Sarah Hendrickson – She’s Back

– Reigning World Champion from Val di Fiemme, Sarah Hendrickson, suffered a serious knee injury during training in Obertsdorf over a year ago. She came back for the Olympic Games in Sochi, but could hardly call … READ MORE →

Sad Day for the Birkie – In Memory of Dave Nelson

– The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is sad to inform you that Dave Nelson, our long-time friend, supporter, Birchlegger and board member, passed away peacefully yesterday morning after a courageous battle with lung cancer. … READ MORE →

Northug Gets Jail Time after Drunk Driving Crash

– Former Olympic XC skiing gold medalist Petter Northug of Norway was given a jail sentence of 50 days on Thursday after crashing his car last May while driving drunk, injuring a friend in … READ MORE →

John Oliver Spoof on Norway Pulling its Bid to Host 2022 Winter Olympics

– After Norway announced on Oct. 1 that it was pulling its bid to Host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, John Oliver, host of the HBO show ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver came … READ MORE →

Holly Brooks Featured on KTVA Daybreak for Upcoming Fast and Female Event

(Anchorage, AK) – Former Olympian and US Team XC skier Holly Brooks was featured on the KTVA 11 Daybreak TV program on Thursday and spoke about this Sunday’s 6th annual Fast and Female event that … READ MORE →

FIS Cross-Country Technical Committee Meetings in Zurich Report

(Zurich, Switzerland) – During the FIS Technical Committee Meetings in Zurich (SUI) several Cross-Country Sub-Committees met to discuss a broad range of topics.
The Sub-Committee for the World and Continental Cups focused on future calendars … READ MORE →

Sophie Caldwell Suffers Second Elbow Injury + UPDATE from US Coach Matt Whitcomb

(Deer Valley, Utah) – Rising US cross-country ski star, Sophie Caldwell, suffered a broken elbow on Monday in Park City, Utah where she and her USST members are on site for their annual altitude … READ MORE →

Athletes Who Cheat Could Still Benefit from Banned Substances Long After Suspension Ends

– A recent article in BBC Sports addresses what many have been wondering about: even if an athlete who is caught using performance enhancing drugs serves a suspension, the physical benefits from that banned … READ MORE →

Black Jack Race Team News – Mammoth Lakes Altitude Camp Weeks 1 and 2

(Mammoth Lakes, CA) – Rossland, BC’s Black Jack Ski Team is currently logging some serious altitude training in Mammoth Lakes, CA. They are on week two of their altitude camp. Check out their updates … READ MORE →

Frozen Thunder Super Camp Make a Champ Fundraising Campaign for Juniors

(Canmore, AB) – Three of our four training centres, the AWCA, CVTC and NDC Thunder Bay, have just launched a fundraising and promotion campaign for a new junior development program, the Frozen Thunder Super … READ MORE →

New Sodie Training Rap with Caldwell and Bjornsen Coming Soon

– We’re excited to announce the our exclusive “Sodie Training Rap” is coming soon to SkiTrax.com. This regular feature will star two of the sport’s hottest competitive female XC skiers, Sophie Caldwell and Sadie … READ MORE →

Soldier Hollow Resort Seeks XC Ski Coaches for 2014-15 Season

(Midway, UT) – Soldier Hollow Resort, located in Midway, UT, is seeking cross-country ski instructors and coaches for the 2014-15 winter season. Soldier Hollow, home of the 2002 Olympic cross country and biathlon events, … READ MORE →

Support CXC Adaptive Program for Children and You Could Win a Sweet Road Bike

– Kent Eriksen Cycles, HED Cycling and Sram are partnering to support CXC’s Adaptive Program for children with physical disabilities and visual impairment by giving away a dream bike to one lucky winner!

Donate here … READ MORE →

CCC Releases AAP Carding Criteria 2015-16

(Canmore, AB) – Here is the criteria that will be used by Cross Country Canada for nominating Able-Bodied and Para-Nordic athletes for Sport Canada’s Athlete Assistanace Program (AAP) for 2015-16. The aim of these … READ MORE →

2014-15 NENSA Eastern Cup Series Preview

– We are down to three months away from the next Eastern Cup, NENSA’s signature race series, and it is time to get prepped for all the excitement to come! In case any of you have … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – General Manager for Sovereign Lake Nordic Club

– Sovereign Lake Nordic Club (“SLNC”) is seeking a General Manager. SLNC combined with adjacent Silver Star Mountain has 105km of the finest cross-country skiing in North America. We consistently get ideal powder snow … READ MORE →

New Study Reveals the Most Active Province in Canada

(Toronto, ON) – A new recent study has revealed that B.C. comes in first with highest levels of fitness participation while Quebec lags behind. How active are today’s Canadians? Ipsos Reid, Canada’s market intelligence … READ MORE →

Brittany Webster’s Pursu.it Campaign – 10 Days Left, 89% Funded

– Over the last 30 days I have managed to raise over $16,000 for my ski season this year. It took a bit of courage to get my campaign up and running, but I … READ MORE →

Hoff Report – Aspen Fundraiser and Canadian Skate Intensity

– Check out the latest from Noah Hoffman as he talks about the annual Aspen Nordic Sendoff Party and Fundraiser coming up on Nov. 6 and hooking up with with Kris Freeman as the … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity for Canada Games Female Assistant Coach – Nova Scotia Cross Country Ski Team

– The Nova Scotia Cross Country Ski Team is searching for an outgoing, experienced female coach to complete our support staff at the 2015 Canada Games in Prince George.
Successful candidates must be:
–  NCCP Certified … READ MORE →

NNF Drive for 25 – Record Start, Matching Funds, Old Timers’ Challenge

– We opened the country’s largest grassroots sport fundraiser with a record day. Just like nordic results, the Drive for 25 is getting more attention, more driven and a greater reach. If you haven’t, … READ MORE →

NENSA Skis for Kids Ski Lease Program Opens Nov. 4

– The NENSA Ski Lease Program provides an opportunity to lease ski gear for BKL skiers through 8th grade. The only requirement is that you are a BKL skier and a NENSA member! This … READ MORE →

Bend Endurance Academy 2015 Nordic Programs Open for Winter Enrollment

(Bend, OR) – Bend Endurance Academy’s (BEA) Nordic ski programs are open for enrollment for the 2015 winter season.  Entering their seventh winter the BEA Nordic programs continue to offer fun, safe and professional … READ MORE →

Job Opportunities – Nickel Plate Nordic

(Penticton, BC) – Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Club is hiring a Full Time General Manager and a Full Time Groomer, with a start date of Nov. 1, 2014. Please see the job postings below … READ MORE →

FIS XC Congratulations

– During the year, many Cross-Country skiers have changed their marital status or became parents. FIS Cross-Country News brings you a short overview. Devon Kershaw and his then girlfriend Kristin Stoermer Steira of the … READ MORE →

FIS Introduces Helvetia U23 Ranking for 2014/15

– In close cooperation between FIS, FIS Marketing AG and Helvetia, a new promotion concept for young skiers has been introduced. To increase awareness of U23 skiers, the Helvetia U23 Ranking will be put … READ MORE →

Madshus empower™ US Dealer Tour Kicks off in October

(Seattle, Wash.) – Madshus, one of the world’s leading performance Nordic ski companies, will kick off a three-stop dealer tour to announce the launch of its new Madshus empower™ program and accompanying consumer app. … READ MORE →

Tweet Roundup – NA Nordic Athletes Get Amped for the Season

– Keep current with your favourite North American Nordic athletes and their antics as they get excited to kick off the 2014/15 season. They’re all training hard, but still fitting in some fun. Andy … READ MORE →

NNF’s Drive for 25 Begins Today – Support Tomorrow’s Nordic Stars Today

– The Drive for 25 Begins Today. The Drive for 25 is our skiing nation supporting itself. D25 is the largest grassroots fundraising effort for ski sport in the US. The concept is simple: … READ MORE →


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