December 11, 2005 – Following the heart-stopping action of yesterday’s men’s and women’s Pursuit, spectators are pouring in to view the exciting spectacle of the World Cup Sprints. The sprint course is 1.3K for lung-busting, … READ MORE →

December 11, 2005 – Here are more images from yesterday’s Women’s 15K pursuit won by Norway’s Marit Bjoergen with Canada’s Beckie Scott winning silver and Norway’s Hilde Pedersen taking the bronze.

December 10, 2005 – It’s was close to a photo finish, with Canadian fans screaming with excitement as Norway’s Marit Bjoergen slid in just toes ahead of Canada’s Beckie Scott … READ MORE →

December 10, 2005 – North America’s first ever men’s 30 km pursuit without a break lived up to it’s exciting name. There was no break for the men as they raced 15K classic, … READ MORE →

December 10, 2005 – One of the most exciting aspects of the 2005 Viessmann FIS Sovereign Lake World Cup is its international flavour. With teams and athletes from all over the world the energy and … READ MORE →

December 9, 2005 – The Nordic ski world has landed at Sovereign Lake, B.C. for the 2005 Viessmann FIS World Cup, hosted by the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club and the racing begins on Saturday, Dec. … READ MORE →

December 9, 2005 – Cross Country Canada and CBC Television are pleased to announce that CBC will provide national coverage of the Nordic World Cups from Vernon and Canmore in December. The Olympic season is … READ MORE →

December 9, 2005 – CBC continues to show leadership in the promotion of amateur sport and has adopted an extremely supportive approach to partnering with CCC for the domestic broadcast of December World Cup races.From … READ MORE →

December 9, 2005 – In an incredibly exciting preview for the World Cup races to be held in Silver Star this weekend, the resort hosted the Silver Star Night Sprints on Tuesday evening. Female competitors … READ MORE →

December 8, 2005 – The weather call says temperatures in the 20s and sunshine this weekend should embrace the first cross country World Cup races in North America in nearly five years. The U.S. Ski … READ MORE →

December 8, 2005 – Halti, the Finnish market leader in outdoor clothing, has signed a marketing agreement with the 2007 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. The agreement means that Halti will be one of the … READ MORE →

December 9, 2005 – Spectators at this weekend’s World Cup races at Sovereign Lake will hear the same voice announcing the races as at the Olympics in Torino, Italy next February. Forty five year old … READ MORE →

December 7, 2005 – Screaming fans, clanging cowbells, and a strong field of World Cup and Olympic-bound racers from around the world turned Silver Star Mountain Resort into a rockin’ venue at the first annual … READ MORE →

December 6, 2005 – Cross country racers will compete in Vernon, B.C., this weekend in a World Cup pursuit and freestyle sprint. Leading the way is Carl Swenson, coming off the best World Cup weekend … READ MORE →

December 6, 2005 – “10 Weeks to Torino” is underway and fans can follow U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes’ march to the Olympics on NBC and OLN each week until the Games begin! … READ MORE →

December 6, 2005 – Here is a brief explanation and form that can be used for the Alberta Games Trials:Athletes who belong to a club in a different zone from where they actually live (this … READ MORE →

December 6, 2005 – Two programs designed to connect Vernon students with the 2005 World Cup of cross country ski races were announced today. The World Cup Challenge Passport program requires students to answer 14 … READ MORE →

December 6, 2005 – This year, from Feb. 23-25, 2006, 9,000 skiers ñ from world-class athletes to recreational skiers ñ will descend upon the small communities of Cable and Hayward, Wisconsin, total population 4,100, to … READ MORE →

December 6, 2005 – CCC’s Coach and Athlete Development Committee has once again organized several initiatives through which CCC will partner with clubs across Canada, to introduce kids to the excitement and satisfaction of competitive … READ MORE →

December 6, 2005 – Introduction: The number of people selected was limited to athletes meeting the FIS requirement under rule 3.1.4 that the number of participants of the organizing country, called national group, may not … READ MORE →

December 6, 2005 – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is a national not-for-profit organization whose mission is to foster ethical sport for Canadians. We are looking for a dynamic, experienced professional to … READ MORE →

December 6, 2005 – It’s a bird, it’s a plane – no it’s Team Rossi Rocket Kevin Hochtl and now reigning “Fastest Skier in the World” since setting the new 100 Meter World Record, November … READ MORE →

December 5, 2005 – In an ongoing effort to support professional coaching in Canada and to help athletes reach the podium in international competition, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) announced today the recipients of the … READ MORE →

December 4, 2005 – Here are the unofficial results from the Madshus Sprint Results from yesterday’s Haywood NorAm in Sovereign Lake, AB: Place Name Round Q – Time 1. Phil Widmer A Final 02:27.3 … READ MORE →

December 4, 2005 – Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) reached his first nordic combined podium of the season Sunday, finishing second in a sprint behind World Cup leader and defending champion Hannu Manninen of Finland.Manninen, … READ MORE →

December 4, 2005 – Canada’s Beckie Scott and George Grey will enter their first World Cup races of the season next week at home with another gold medal under their belt. The two Canucks won … READ MORE →

December 4, 2005 – Seeking to take advantage of recent momentum in its winter business, as well as expand its leadership position in Nordic Walking and other Nordic sports, Exel Sports of Finland appointed Chris … READ MORE →

December 4, 2005 – Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) earned his first nordic combined World Cup top-5 finish of the young season Saturday while Bill Demong (Vermontville, NY) had his first top-10 in a combined … READ MORE →

December 3, 2005 (Canmore, Alta.) – Canada’s Phil Widmer won his first ever Haywood NorAm race, while Beckie Scott sprinted her way into familiar territory on top of the podium at a Haywood NorAm event … READ MORE →

December 3, 2005 – Fresh off its bronze medal award at the 2005 Quebec Tourism Awards, among festivals and tourism events, the Keski has risen even higher and achieved national recognition. We are very proud … READ MORE →

December 3, 2005 (Sovereign Lake, B.C.) – With the Viessmann FIS Sovereign Lake World Cup opening ceremonies on today, festivities all week, and the competition just days away next weekend on Dec. 10-11, SkiTrax caught … READ MORE →

December 3, 2005 – The countdown has begun for one of Canada’s biggest and best winter bashes. National Ski & Snowboard Week (NSSW), supported by Samsung, is quickly approaching and set to take place at … READ MORE →

December 3, 2005 – Catch The Christmas Spirit this Saturday December 3, 2005 at the Festival of Christmas Traditions in Downtown Vernon. This is more than a Light Up, more than Activities, it is … READ MORE →

December 2, 2005 – Canada’s elite cross-country ski athletes got a boost of support on Friday that will help them prepare for the final sprint to the Games this February.Cross Country Canada’s long-time and primary … READ MORE →

December 2, 2005 – Cross Country Alberta is advertising for coaching positions to fill the coaching staff requirements for the 2007 Canada Winter Games.Any staff listed as coaches on the official registration form must be … READ MORE →

December 2, 2005 – The World Junior and World U23 Trials are scheduled for Val Cartier in early January. The event schedule is noted below:January 5th / ClassicIndividual start – January 7th / sprint … READ MORE →

December 2, 2005 – 2002 Olympic gold medallist Beckie Scott (cross-country skiing, Vermilion, Alta.) will be Canada’s nominee for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) . Established in 1981, … READ MORE →

December 2, 2005 – Who needs expensive supplements and recovery agents when the most potent nutritional ergogenic aids can be found at the grocery store?! There are a host of natural and palatable foods that … READ MORE →

December 2, 2005 – Redfeather Snowshoes announced today that it has formed an exclusive rental multi-year partnership with Vail Resorts, signifying that Redfeather Snowshoes are now available to visitors at Nordic Centers located at Vail’s … READ MORE →

December 1, 2005 – CCC wishes to apologize for the error in some reports that indicated the technique of the sprint event scheduled for Saturday, December 3 at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Please be advised … READ MORE →

December 1, 2005 – An old Taoist saying states, “a thousand mile journey starts with one step.”Although it may seem a stretch from the laissez-faire teachings of Taoism to the arena of high-performance athletics, the … READ MORE →

Dec. 1, 2005 (Sovereign Lake, B.C.) – As the snow continues to fall at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre, all systems are go for the Viessmann FIS World Cup races on Dec 10 and … READ MORE →

December 1, 2005 – Right now I am struggling with what I should write about. What do the majority of Haywood Report readers want to hear about? I think I will tell you about some … READ MORE →

December 1, 2005 – The following is information for the CCC Director Of High Performance:Application Deadline: December 18, 2005 Starting Date: March 1, 2006 Position: Director of High PerformanceType of Position: Full Time … READ MORE →