Archive | June, 2013

Meet the Callaghan Valley Training Centre Team on July 7

(Whistler, BC) – You’re invited to meet the Callaghan Valley Training Centre Team on Sunday, July 7 (6:00 pm, Cinnamon Bear Bar at the Whistler Hilton).
This will be the first time that the entire … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Head Nordic Coach, Callaghan Winter Sport Club

(Whistler, B.C.) – The Callaghan Winter Sports Club (the “CWSC”) is seeking applications for the role of Head Coach. This is a contract position with a two year renewable term. CWSC is an active … READ MORE →

FIS Calendar Conference Underway in Dubrovnik

(Dubrovnik, Croatia ) – The traditional FIS Calendar Conference has begun with the first meetings on Wednesday, 5th June in Dubrovnik, Croatia. More than 600 representatives of the extended FIS family will gather at … READ MORE →

Job Notice – Assistant Cross-Country Ski Coach for Canmore Nordic Ski Club

– The Canmore Nordic Ski Club is seeking to hire a part-time assistant coach for the Train to Train (TT) and Learn to Compete (LC) programs (14-17 year olds). The position entails attending after-school … READ MORE →

Mt. Borah Epic Race Recap

June 8, 2013 (Coon Valley, Wisconsin) – As the sun peaked through the trees the morning of race day, a level of excitement and anxiousness permeated through the air; it was finally time for the … READ MORE →

CCES Key Activities from January-March 2013 – Reaches out to Elite Athletes in Fight Against Doping

Ottawa, Ontario – In its fourth quarter, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) held a town hall-style meeting with a group of high-profile, elite Canadian athletes to discuss the ongoing issue of … READ MORE →

Bine Norcic Named USASJ’s European Trainer

(Park City, UT) – USA Ski Jumping is pleased to welcome well known Slovenia ski jumping trainer Bine Norcic to fill the new position of European based coach for the USASJ, serving with Head … READ MORE →

USSA Awards 2014 Cross Country Ski Junior Nationals to Trapp Family Lodge

(Stowe, Vermont) – Stowe, Vermont’s Trapp Family Lodge has been selected as Host of the 2014 Junior National Cross Country Ski Championships.  The community celebrations and races, sanctioned by the United States Ski Association … READ MORE →

FIS Interview w/Kikkan Randall in Dubrovnik

(Dubrovnik, Croatia) – FIS Newsflash caught up with FIS Cross-Country World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall (USA) on the eve of the 2013 FIS Calendar Conference. Randall is present in Cavtat-Dubrovnik (CRO) for her … READ MORE →

Flora to Present NANANordic to International Olympic Academy in Greece

(Anchorage, Alaska) – Lars Flora, two-time Olympian and executive director and founder of NANANordic, is one of three U.S. representatives chosen to participate in the International Olympic Academy (IOA) from June 11 – 25, … READ MORE →

Kershaw Report – Bend’s Done, Getting Sappy, Just Got to Montreal…

(Montreal, QC) – What is it about writing postcards and then realizing on the plane that you didn’t have that pleasant short conversation with the postal worker that is critical to getting them sent … READ MORE →

Salomon – Designed For Freedom Video

– If you love being in the mountains and doing any kind of skiing, or outdoor activity like running, this short video by Salomon with spectacular footage will inspire you to experience new challenges in … READ MORE →

Olympic Day with Olympian Andy Newell – June 23

(Bennington, Vermont) – Olympic Day with Olympian Andy Newell, presented by The Bank of Bennington, is a celebration and international effort to promote fitness and well-being in addition to Olympic ideals of Fair Play, … READ MORE →

Blog Round-up w/Stephen, Babikov, Randall, Hoffman, Jones, Sargent and Bjornsen

– Check out the latest news from US and Canadian National Team skiers following their first training camp in Bend, OR. Liz Stephen reports from Norway, while Ivan Babikov is back in Canmore, Kikkan … READ MORE →

Canadians at FISU World University Games – Trentino 2013

– Congratulations to the skiers who will be representing Canada at the World University Games at the beginning of the season – December 2013 at Val de Fiemme in Italy. These skiers are full … READ MORE →

Sochi 2014 Team USA Olympic Trials Set for Park City

(Park City, UT) – Spots for Sochi will be on the line Dec. 28-29 when the 2014 U.S. Olympic Trials for Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined come to the Utah Olympic Park in Park … READ MORE →

Diggins Report – Stretching and Strength at Bend Camp

(Bend, OR) – I’m always surprised by how fast camp seems to go…it feels like we’ve only been here a couple days but here we are taking out the trash, locking the doors and … READ MORE →

The National Winter Sports Association Announces Funding Support for 2013-14

– The National Winter Sport Association (NWSA) was established through the foresight and donation of the Disbrow family. This generous support of the NWSA is aimed at assisting coaches, athletes and competitive racing programs … READ MORE →

2014 American Birkebeiner – Registration Starts June 3

– Monday is the day. Registration for the 2014 American Birkebeiner (Skate/Classic), Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon ski events starts Monday, June 3, at 8:00 a.m. CST.  Click on the event pages below to register.
The … READ MORE →


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