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2013 Fuellling Athletes and Coaching Excellence (FACE) Program Recipients Announced

May 23, 2013 – Today, Suncor Energy, the proud owner of Petro-Canada announced the 2013 Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence (FACE) recipients. The 2013 FACE recipients represent a balance of summer, winter and … READ MORE → 0 comments

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Talkin’ with the Gravy Train – Interview w/Liz Stephen – Part 2

May 22, 2013 – Here is Part 2 of our interview with USST’s Liz Stephen on Talkin’ with the Gravy Train. Stephen, 26, of East Montpelier, Vermont was a talented young alpine skier … READ MORE → 0 comments

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Job Opportunity – Head Coach and Assistant Coach for Skibec Nordic

May 22, 2013 (Quebec City, QC) – Skibec Nordic is seeking a Head Coach and Assistant Coach for 50 athletes from four clubs in the region of Quebec City  – The Walk to … READ MORE → 0 comments

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May 22: Sochi 2014 Olympic Medals to be...

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(Saint Petersburg, Russia) – Under the theme “The State of Our Industry – Examining the Health of Sport”, this year’s SportAccord Convention will get underway on May 26 in Saint Petersburg (RUS). In the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 21: FIS XC Launches Cross-Country Talk: Trond...

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– FIS Cross-Country News is bringing you a brand new series of interviews: Cross-Country Talk. Each week we will publish an interview with somebody who has something to say about cross-country skiing, athletes, coaches, … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 21: Nakkertok’s Ezekiel Williams Needs Your...

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– Zeke Williams is a ski racer with Nakkertok and this year was one of Canada’s top junior racers. Over this past winter he represented Canada at the Junior World’s and was the overall … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 20: Talkin’ with the Gravy Train –...

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– In this edition of Talkin’ with the Gravy Train, we spend some time with USST’s Liz Stephen to chat about her stellar season, the importance of team, and the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 19: Swedish Teams Start Training Year in...

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– Puerto Alcudia in Mallorca and Riksgränsen are going to be the first locations of the new cross-country season for the Swedish national team. “The men will be biking and running in southern latitudes … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 19: Diggins Report – Back on The...

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– I’m back from an awesome 5 day vacation in Florida with my Mom and sister, and back to regular training. I did a lot of running in Florida and some swimming, but it … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 19: Petter Northug Leaves Norwegian National...

Petter Northug wants to go it alone... [P] Nordic Focus

– At a press conference last week Norway’s cross-country skiing superstar Petter Northug Jr. announced he is leaving the national team to prepare for the Olympic season on his own. “I want to control … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 17: Scandinavia’s Noname Custom Made Team Apparel...

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(Park City, Utah) – Noname is a genuine Scandinavian sports brand, established in 1999, specializing in design, production and sales of custom made sport textiles for clubs and companies. The Noname head office and … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 17: Drug Testing is Not Working Says...

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(Montreal, QC) – Drug testing is not working due to a lack of willpower claims Dick Pound, the former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 16: Kershaw Report – Maui Training Starting...

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– Blog. Wednesdays…Why Wednesday? Why should you believe me that I will stick to the schedule of updating the ye ol’ blog weekly – and midweek for that matter? Those are all great queries. … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 16: USA Ski Jumping Names 2013-14 National...

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(Park City, Utah) – USA Ski Jumping (USASJ) announced today the 2013-14 USA Ski Jumping National Team from it’s Park City, UT headquarters. In making the announcement USASJ Athletic Director Alan Johnson called the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 15: XC Supercamp for $5 at Sovereign...

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(Vernon, BC) – “There’s plenty of snow up here to ski on,” says Scott Lemon, manager of Sovereign Lake. “This Saturday, for the price of a fancy coffee, we will be offering a cross-country … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 14: 2013 Slush Cup...

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 (Craftsbury Common, VT) – This past weekend Craftsbury followed this recipe as we rolled out the last of our 2012-13 Mt. Craftsbury snow pile for some fun sprints and relays – the first (annual?) Slush … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 14: Stormy Kromer Named USASJ Lifestyle Apparel...

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(Park City, UT) — USA Ski Jumping is pleased to announce that Stormy Kromer has been named the Official Lifestyle Apparel Sponsor of the USASJ.
Stormy Kromer is a division of Jacquart Fabric Products located … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 14: Toko Introduces New Environmentally Friendly Care...

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(Heber City, UT) – The Swiss Company, Toko, announced today the US release of Toko Care Line products. Formulated to be resource-saving and environmentally friendly, Toko’s Eco Wash and Eco Proof lead a line-up … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 13: Talkin’ with the Gravy Train –...

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– Here is Part 2 of our interview with Dave Knoop, the Director of the National Nordic Foundation (NNF) on Talkin’ with the Gravy Train. Knoop gives an inside look at the history of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 13: SIA 2013 Demo at Devils Thumb...

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(Tabernash, CO) – Here’s one of our 2014 product vids that was missed during our coverage of the SIA 2013 Demo at Devils Thumb in Tabernash, Colorado where SkiTrax caught up with Atomic’s Isaac … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 13: WADA to Toughen World Anti-Doping Code...

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(Montreal, QC) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) made significant progress in its mission to enhance global support in the fight against doping in sport during the Agency’s Executive Committee and Foundation Board meetings … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 12: FIS Announces Most Successful Industry Brands...

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– The past World Cup season has not only seen some outstanding competitions, but also some industry brands that have once again marked their excellence and underscored the substantial support provided by the industry … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 12: Canadian Olympic Excellence Series Prepares Sochi...

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(Vancouver, BC) – Today, 107 Canadian Olympic hopefuls, 43 coaches and 60 National Sport Federation support staff wrapped up a weekend of intensive preparation for the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games as part of … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 11: Gaétan Tardif Elected President of the...

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(Toronto, ON) – Excitement and optimism were in the air this afternoon as the Canadian Paralympic Committee earlier elected a new Board of Directors including a President, a Vice President and seven Directors at … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10: Talkin’ with the Gravy Train –...

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- In this edition of Talkin’ with the Gravy Train, famous sports commentator and journalist Peter Graves chats with Dave Knoop, the Director of the National Nordic Foundation (NNF), for an inside look at the history … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10: J2/J1 Residential Camp at Craftsbury This...

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  (Craftsbury Common, VT) – Building on the success of our BKL daycamps, we’re excited to offer our first residential Junior Ski Camp for J2 and J1 skiers (born in 1999 and earlier), this June … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10: Fast and Female Announces New Partnership...

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– Fast and Female is very excited to announce our new partnership with Canadian Wintersports (CWS). When CWS owner Peter Rozmovits approached us with the idea of making hot pink F1 Sprint Skate rollerskis … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10: Craftsbury Slush Cup Nordic Ski Racing...

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(Craftsbury Common, VT) – The 2013 Slush Cup has been moved to Sunday, May 12 at 1:00pm, due to weather that looks wetter than optimum on Saturday. All race related details remain the same, … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10: Alaska Eagle Glacier Master Camp Hosted...

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(Alaska) – This summer APU is hosting a masters on-snow ski camp at the Thomas Training Center on Eagle Glacier. Come experience glacier training like APU and US team athletes Kikkan Randall, Holly Brooks, … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10: Sargent Report – Kauai in...

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– Growing up, the Sargent family vacations were backpacking, skiing, or camping trips, which always involved packed itineraries, cold climates, paddling around another lake, or summiting one more mountain.  I was forever envious of … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 09: Season in Review with FIS XC...

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– FIS Cross-Country Race Director Pierre Mignerey took a moment to evaluate the past season 2012/13 competitive season. He spoke about Val di Fiemme, TV viewership, the Worldloppet series, his personal season highlights, and … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 09: CPC Announces Recipients of 2013-14 Para-Equipment...

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(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is pleased to announce the 2013-14 recipients of the Para-Equipment Fund, supported by Invacare Canada, as well as the Recruitment Program Fund. Both funds are supported … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 08: American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Appoints New...

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(Hayward, Wisconsin) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has appointed Ben Popp as its new Executive Director. Popp will replace Ned Zuelsdorff who has served as Executive Director for eight years and announced … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 08: Craftsbury Slush Cup – Nordic Ski...

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(Craftsbury Common, VT) – Hold off on that storage wax:  come to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center on Saturday, May 11th for one last afternoon of skiing. We are rolling out the last of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 08: CBC/Radio-Canada Seals Agreement with TVA Sports...

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– Today, CBC/Radio-Canada, the official rights holder broadcaster of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, and TVA Sports announce that an agreement has been reached to provide TVA Sports access to broadcast portions of … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 07: NNF Town Hall Meeting on May...

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– We are inviting all interested parties to attend an NNF Town Hall meeting May 15th from 3-5pm in the Mountain View Room of the Yarrow Hotel in Park City, Utah.

The NNF saw an incredible … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 07: Dominica National XC Ski Team Seeks...

(Bend, OR) – The Dominica National XC Ski Team is looking for an experienced wax tech (international experience preferred) for their two athletes. The team will be based in Bend, OR in May, in … READ MORE →3 comments

May 07: Olympic Foundation Launches Red Glasses Initiative...

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(Toronto, ON) – Today, the Canadian Olympic Foundation, in partnership with the Hudson’s Bay Company announced that its red sunglasses will go on sale at Hudson’s Bay stores across Canada. Building off the success … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 06: Final 2012/13 USSA SuperTour Standings and...

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– Here are the final USSA SuperTour standings and Grand National Champions for the 2012/13 season. Rosie Brennan (APUNSC) and Michael Sinnott (Sun Valley SEF) are the women’s and men’s overall SuperTour winners. Brennan … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 05: The Way I See It –...

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– Telemark Resort /The Birkie and New ED – Telemark Resort has closed it doors again and this is news I’ve heard many times over since first going to Cable and Telemark in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 04: 2019 FIS Nordic World Championships –...

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– FIS is pleased to announce the receipt of seven applications as candidates for the FIS World Championships in 2018 and 2019. By the May 1, 2013 deadline, the following applications have been received:
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May 04: 2013 Bill Koch League Award of...

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– A BKL coach is a special kind of volunteer. In addition to planning productive and fun weekly practices for multi-age and multi-ability kids they also manage relationships with the venue, organize gear for … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 03: Diggins Report – Freak Snowstorms… and...

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– Okay, what is UP with snow on May 2…? And not just a dusting of it – 6.5 inches in my backyard! A half-hour’s drive North of Afton there wasn’t any snow at … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 02: Canadian Great Shirley Firth Larsson from...

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(Yellowknife, NWT) – Shirley Firth Larsson, a veteran of four Winter Olympics, succumbed to cancer on Tuesday at age 59. She died at home in Yellowknife, NWT, surrounded by family and friends. Firth Larsson, … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 02: FIS Anti-Doping Program Continues Focus on...

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– The FIS anti-doping programme focus turns from the post-competition tests to a substantial out-of-competition testing programme in order to maintain the fight against the use of doping in skiing and snowboarding.
During the 2012/2013 … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 02: Job Opportunities – Canadian Olympic...

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(Montreal, QC) – The Canadian Olympic Committee has several job openings based at its Montreal headquarters, including Athletic Marketing Manager, Athlete Services Manager, Games Executive Director, and Sport Executive Director. Follow the links below … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 02: Ski Jumping Season Review with FIS...

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– FIS Ski Jumping Race Director Walter Hofer took some time to share his reflections on the past competitive season. Overall, Hofer is pleased with the 2012/13 season and offers some constructive feedback to … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 01: FIS and TV Experts Analyze XC...

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(Zurich, Switzerland) – “After the season is before the season,”. Under this motto, this week saw a specific TV seminar for Cross-Country Skiing held at the Hotel Hilton Zurich Airport on Monday, 22nd April, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 30: 2013/14 Craftsbury Green Racing Project Skiers...

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(Craftsbury Common, Vermont) – The Craftsbury Green Racing Project is excited to welcome a new crop of skiers to the team this year. With a strong pool of applicants, and limited slots, the decisions … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 30: Babikov Report – It’s About How...

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  – I haven’t had many years during my career that I finished the season when snow was still covering the ground and conditions for skiing were still very good. Actually when I think about … READ MORE → 0 comments