Archive | June, 2018

Alberta World Cup Announces 2018-19 Team

(Canmore, AB) – The Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy is proud to announce our new team for the 2018-19 season. Headed by veteran Canadian National Team members and 2018 Olympians, Dahria Beatty and Emily … READ MORE →

Worldloppet International Ski Federation Celebrates 40th Jubilee

– It all started with a dream & 9 popular skiing races. In 1978 the vision of Tony Wise (USA) became true, when the first Worldloppet season was planned at a meeting in Uppsala, … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Head Coach @ Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

(Prince George, BC) – The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club is seeking a highly motivated and skilled coach available for full time employment effective September, 2018. This position offers an annually renewable contract with fair … READ MORE →

Jessie Diggins Blog – Body Issue(s)

– This is a blog post I wasn’t ever sure I’d write. It can be scary to reveal the less glamorous parts of ourselves to others, the parts we’re sure that nobody will love. … READ MORE →

Legendary Canadian Beckie Scott’s Historic Milestone Olympic Gold Medal Performance Remembered

– On June 25, 2004 legendary Canadian cross-country skier, Beckie Scott, was finally presented with the gold medal for her performance in the women’s Pursuit 5K/5K at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake … READ MORE →

Canadian Olympic Committee Session Unanimously Votes to Approve Calgary 2026 Bid

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) Session voted today to unanimously approve the candidature of Calgary as a potential host of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2026. Securing the endorsement of … READ MORE →

ORDA Commits to Host the Winter World University Games in 2023

(Lake Placid, NY) – ORDA (Olympic Regional Development Authority) recently passed a resolution that will create a partnership with FISU (International Sports University Federation) for Lake Placid to host the Winter Universiade in 2023.
The … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – General Manager Foothills Nordic Ski Club

– Foothills Nordic Ski Club (FNSC) is seeking a full-time General Manager starting August 1, 2018. This position is a one year employment contract, with a possibility for an extension or to become permanent. … READ MORE →

Jesse Diggins to Appear in ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue

– US Olympic gold cross-country ski medalist, Jesse Diggins, will appear in the latest edition of ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue, which will be released digitally on June 25.
Along with teammate Kikkan Randall, the … READ MORE →

Nominate a Torchbearer for the First National MNP Canada Games Torch Relay

(Red Deer, Alberta) – Nominate a torchbearer by June 30 for the first national MNP Canada Games Torch Relay coming to a number of Canadian communities from October 4, 2018, until February 15, 2019.
The … READ MORE →

Hamilton Winter Park $7 Million Proposal for Tobogganing, XC Skiing, Fat Biking and More

(Hamilton, ON) – Cross-country skiing could return to the Hamilton mountain area if a bold new $7 million proposal for a “Winter Wonderland” including professionally designed tobogganing hills, a concrete skating loop, fat biking … READ MORE →

Ontario’s Jennifer Tomlinson Named New Chair of the Board of Directors for Cross Country Canada

(Canmore, AB) – Jennifer Tomlinson will become the first woman ever to serve as chair of the Board of Directors for Cross Country Ski de fond Canada.
An energetic leader and strategic thinker in her … READ MORE →

Talking with the Gravy Train – Interview with Tom Holland Former High Performance Director at Cross Country Canada

– In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravey Train, our host Peter Graves talks with Tom Holland who recently retired after a 12-year stint as the High Performance Director at Cross Country Canada … READ MORE →

Sunset Rollerski Race at Canmore – July 5

(Canmore, Alta.) – Do you love sunsets, friends and roller skis?  Don’t miss your chance to enjoy the beautiful Canmore sunset along with roller ski enthusiasts by your side! For more information about the … READ MORE →

Norwegian Ski Association Names Espen Bjervig as New Cross-Country Team Manager

– The Norwegian Ski Association has named Espen Bjervig, 45, as their new cross-country ski Team Manager. “It has been a long and thorough recruitment process with good applicants. In the final heat we … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Head Coach of Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC)

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks (NSCF) is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to lead its junior racing and training program, Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC) as Head Coach.  This … READ MORE →

The First Annual Wendall “Chummy” Broomhall Award Recipient is Herb Adams

– Every year NENSA honors leaders in the New England skiing community with traditional annual awards. This chance to formally recognize the energy, effort, and engagement of some of our community leaders is one … READ MORE →

Swix Sport Group Becomes BRAV

(Trysil, Norway) – Swix Sport Group announced today that it’s changed its name to BRAV—reflecting the group’s evolution into a house of brands with a total turnover of over one billion NOK. The market … READ MORE →

USA Nordic Names Mayo Clinic its New Official Medical Provider

(Minneapolis, Minn.) – USA Nordic announced today that Mayo Clinic is its new official medical provider, a collaboration aimed at helping team athletes perform at the peak of their athleticism.
Mayo Clinic will provide medical … READ MORE →

2nd Annual Mount-Royal Rollerski Challenge – New Course Records Set

(Montreal, QC) – It was a splendid day again for the second annual Mount-Royal challenge in Montreal, QC, on June 10. A total of 44 athletes from 4 of the big clubs around Montreal fought … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Operations Manager @ NENSA and USBA

(New Gloucester, Maine) – NENSA and USBA is looking for a new full-time office Operations Manager for our joint office in New Gloucester, Maine, on the Pineland campus. We are seeking a candidate who … READ MORE →

World’s Largest Indoor Skihallen Launching in 2020 in Norway

 
(Oslo, Norway) – Construction is underway on Skihallen, the world’s largest indoor ski centre, in Lorensburg Winter Park a mere 10-minute drive from Norway’s capital Oslo as we reported back in 2015 when the green … READ MORE →

AWCS Announces the Appointment of New President Andrew Hicks

(Canmore, AB) – The Board of Directors of the Alberta World Cup Society (AWCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Hicks as President. Hicks has been actively involved in cross-country skiing for … READ MORE →

New Yorker Becomes First to Roller Ski up Bear Mountain

(Rockland County, New York) – Enrique Cubillo, an endurance athlete, became the first man to roller ski up New York’s Bear Mountain on May 25 – all 1,289 feet of it = in 39 … READ MORE →

Cross Country Canada Announces Nic Lemyre is New High-Performance Director

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Ski de fond Canada has tapped Nic Lemyre to guide the organization’s high-performance program into a new era. Originally from Montreal, Lemyre takes on the role of high performance … READ MORE →

Earn $500 Referral Commission from Nordic Group International

(Bozeman, MT) – Specialty consulting firm Nordic Group International (NGI) has announced a program where snow industry people can receive a $500 (U.S.) commission for referring us to potential new clients, most notably golf … READ MORE →

Business Opportunity @ Snowgroomers.net for Canadian Equity Partner

(Harbor Springs, Michigan) – Snowgroomers.net manufacturer of quality high performance groomers for all snow sports including Nordic / cross country trails and classic tracks, narrow fat bike trails, hiking trails and more is seeking a … READ MORE →

IBU Executive Board Formulates Reform Proposals and Announces 2019/2020 Competition Calendars

(Leogang, Austria) – The IBU Executive Board held its 136th regular meeting in Leogang, Austria, with governance reforms and important competition-related decisions high on the agenda.
The Executive Board decided to establish an Ethics Commission … READ MORE →

One Way Sports Brand Acquired by Fischer Sports GmbH

– Fischer Sports GmbH, Ried (AUT) is growing and will also manage the ONE WAY brand in the future. Both brands are known as suppliers for many international athletes and teams and from now … READ MORE →

Record International Audiences for PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Games

(Korea) – PyeongChang 2018 broke all international broadcast and online viewing records, attracting more broadcasters and viewers than ever before for a Paralympic Winter Games outside of the host country.
According to Nielsen Sports figures … READ MORE →

Ski Fleet at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club For Sale

(Vernon, BC) – Great Club Rental Ski Opportunity. Sovereign Lake Nordic Club in Vernon, BC is selling its adult fleet of Rossignol classic waxless skis this summer. Full fleet sale only includes a total of … READ MORE →

Annual Survey from CCC’s Women’s Committee

– The Cross Country Canada Women’s Committee is asking female athletes to complete our annual survey. We use your responses to plan our initiatives so your participation is very important. We want to better … READ MORE →

One Way Sport Oy Declared Bankrupt

 
(Finland) – Finnish company, One Way Sport Oy, renowned for their bright yellow ski poles and sponsorships of top skiers such as Dario Cologna and Charlotte Kalla, filed for bankruptcy in March as reported … READ MORE →

One Way Sport Oy Declared Bankrupt

(Finland) – Finnish company, One Way Sport Oy, renowned for their bright yellow ski poles and sponsorships of top skiers such as Dario Cologna and Charlotte Kalla, filed for bankruptcy in March as reported … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Managing Director @ Cross Country Alberta

(Edmonton, Alberta) – If you are passionate about leading a fast-paced, provincial sport organization, we have an excellent opportunity for you! Cross-Country Alberta is looking for an experienced Managing Director to lead their team. … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Coach and Athlete Development Coordinator @ Cross Country Canada

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Ski de fond Canada is recruiting a detail-oriented team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The Coach and Athlete Development Coordinator has full-time hours during the school year … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Business Development Intern @ NTDC Thunder Bay

(Thunder Bay, Ont.) – The National Team Development Centre (NTDC) – Thunder Bay is one of Canada’s national sanctioned cross-country ski centres, operating as a development team within the framework of Cross Country Canada.

Reporting … READ MORE →

Denver and Colorado to Pursue Olympic Bid if Statewide Referendum in 2020 Approved

(Denver, Colorado) – Denver and Colorado are keen to host the the Winter Olympic Games in 2030 if voters approve a statewide referendum in 2020 or later reports ESPN. Denver is the only city … READ MORE →

Hardwood Post Fire Information Session #3

(Barrie, ON) – Please join our President and General Manager Gareth Houben on June 5th, 2018 for an online information session. The Hardwood community is so important to us and we want you to … READ MORE →


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