Archive | July, 2018

FIS Rollerski Competition Debuts in China

(China) – The first FIOS Rollerski competition took place in Baiyin, China, from July 25-29. More than 300 athletes from  from China, Norway, Sweden and Russia took part. The competition program featured ladies’ and … READ MORE →

Norway’s Vibeke Skofterud Tragically Killed in Jet Ski Accident

(Norway) – The cross-country ski community was stunned with the sad news that Vancouver 2010 Olympic relay champion, Vibeke Skofterud, 38, from Norway, was tragically killed in a jet ski accident near Arendal in … READ MORE →

2018 US Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined Championships – 20th Annual Springer Tournee

(Park City, Utah) – The 20th annual Springer Tournee culminated with the 2018 US Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined Championships on a sunny morning in Park City this past weekend.
Canadian Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes was the top … READ MORE →

University of New Mexico Votes to Cut Four Sports Teams Including Ski Programs

(Albuquerque, NM ) – According to an AP report the board of regents at the University of New Mexico recently voted to eliminate four sports teams including the men’s and women’s ski squads to address persistent … READ MORE →

CXC Masters Camps with Celebrity Coaches Support Junior Athletes – Canada’s Babikov on Board

– Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) will hold a series of weekend-long camps from August to December. Proceeds will go directly to support junior athletes from Central Region attending international events. Each camp will … READ MORE →

Job Opportunities – Paralympic Sport Science & Medicine and Podium Pathway Advisors @ CPC

– The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) has two positions available and is now accepting applications for a Sport Science and Sport Medicine Advisor and a Podium Pathway Advisor. Please see full job descriptions and … READ MORE →

CXC Igor Legacy Camps – Great Introduction to XC Ski Racing

(Duluth, Minn) – Eager young athletes got together in Duluth, Minn. in mid-July for a weekend of fun, fitness and skill development at Central Cross Country Skiing’s (CXC) Igor Legacy Camps. The series of … READ MORE →

National Coaches Week #ThanksCoach

– National Coaches Week is a week to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they … READ MORE →

Cross Country Canada Ski-at-School Program Powered by AltaGas

– Ski-at-School is a CCC program, sponsored by AltaGas, which aims to bring cross-country skiing to schools across Canada. The Ski-at-School program will knit together communities of teachers, students, and local ski clubs, Cross … READ MORE →

Call for Nominations for Board Positions & Members @ Commonwealth Games Association of Canada

– Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) is seeking nominations to fill four (4) volunteer board positions and eight (8) individual members with passionate, energetic and enthusiastic individuals who are able to dedicate their time and … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Specialist, NSF Services @ Canadian Olympic Committee

(Toronto, ON) – Be part of building a national brand. Headquartered in Toronto, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence.  We are the largest private … READ MORE →

Cross Country Canada 2018-19 Coaching Licenses – Registration Now Open

– All coaches coaching for more than 7 hours/year need to sign up for the CCC Coaching License before starting to coach after July 1st 2018. On July 1st 2018, the CCC Coaching License … READ MORE →

Fredrik Landstedt Hired as University of Utah Director of Skiing

(Salt Lake City, Utah) – Veteran college ski coach Fredrik Landstedt has been hired as the Director of Skiing at the University of Utah. Landstedt brings 26 years of collegiate coaching experience to the … READ MORE →

USA Nordic Statement on Women’s Nordic Combined Not Being Included at 2022 Olympic Games

(Park City, Utah) – New sports are being included in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games and USA Nordic is happy for the dedicated athletes and hard working organizers who will have the opportunity to … READ MORE →

Yukon Sports and Recreation to Receive $1.4 Million in Funding – XC Skiing is Big Winner

(Yukon) – Sports and recreation in the Yukon just received a fresh infusion of $1.4 million in funding from the Government of Yukon, in partnership with the Yukon Lottery Commission and Sport Canada, according … READ MORE →

Job Opportunities – Contractors for Sport Physiologist & Mental Performance at CSIO

(Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Sport Institute Ontario has two job openings available: Contractor, Sport Physiologist and Contractor, Mental Performance. CSIO is seeking Expressions of Interest from sport physiologists and from mental performance consultants … READ MORE →

NENSA Announces Rollerski Tour with Norway’s Ludvig Sognen Jensen Aug. 6-10

– Cross-country skiing is an international sport, and with that in mind NENSA is very excited to announce that we are bringing Ludvig Sognen Jensen to New England for a week of high visibility … READ MORE →

2019 Canada Winter Games Receives $100,000 Donation to Light River Bend XC Ski Trails

(Red Deer, Alberta) – Thanks to a $100,000 donation by Peavey Mart, a farm and ranch retail chain in Western Canada, the River Bend Golf and Recreation Area based in Red Deer, Alberta and … READ MORE →

Team Canada’s Cross Country Squad Announced for 2019 World University Games

– Congratulations to the cross-country skiers who will be representing Canada at the 2019 World University Games in Krasnoyarsk, Russia in March next year. These skiers are full time university students who qualified over … READ MORE →

Olympic Gold Medalist Kikkan Randall Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

(Alaska) – Legendary American cross-country ski star, Kikkan Randall, 35, recently announced she’s undergoing treatments for breast cancer. The news follows the storybook ending to her stellar career that culminated with winning the USA’s … READ MORE →

XCSO Roller Ski Fleet Available for Rent

(Toronto, ON) – Cross Country Ski Ontario has purchased a fleet of 100 skate roller skis from Rundle Sports. The fleet has 70 NNN and 30 SNS bindings and is available for rent for … READ MORE →

Big Thunder Hires Adam Kates as New Head Coach

(Thunder Bay, Ontario) – Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Kates as Head Coach effective September 2018.  Kates brings extensive experience as a high performance coach and … READ MORE →

Amazing Roller-ski Agility Training Videos at Central Regional Elite Group (REG) Camp

(Wisconsin) – Check out these very cool videos of roller-ski agility training at that Central Regional Elite Group (REG) camp taking place in northern Wisconsin that USSA Development Coach Bryan Fish is overseeing…

Paralympian Mark Arendz to Receive Order of Prince Edward Island

(Hartsville, PEI) – Multi-decorated Paralympian, Mark Arendz of Hartsville, is one of three Islanders selected to receive Order of Prince Edward Island for 2018, the highest honour accorded to a citizen of the province … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Senior Project Manager @ CAAWS

(Toronto, ON) – The Senior Program Manager will apply their subject matter expertise and skilled program management to help promote CAAWS’ thought leadership on gender equity and sport, and to advance gender equity solutions … READ MORE →

Lappe Nordic Hires New Head Coach and New Program Manager

(Thunder Bay, ON) – We are excited to announce that we have hired the team of Eric Bailey as Club Head Coach, and Rena Viehbek as Club Program Manager to deliver quality family oriented … READ MORE →

IOC Appeals CAS Decision to Overturn Legkov Sanction

– The Russian doping scandal that erupted following the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics made headlines again as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has filed an appeal against a decision by the Court of Arbitration … READ MORE →

Happy Fourth of July

– Happy Fourth of July as the USA celebrates its 242nd birthday with record barbeques and fireworks galore including the nation’s first Olympic gold medal in cross-country skiing marking another amazing milestone courtesy of … READ MORE →

Ontario XC Ski Team Announces Structure Changes

– Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO) is committed to providing programming to enhance skier development and incentives to encourage our skiers to seek every opportunity to ski as fast as they can. Please review … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Coaches Needed for 2018-19 Season at XC Bragg Creek

(Bragg Creek, AB) –  Technically proficient coaches to teach XC skiing to competitive youth. Depending on skill level, the coach will be placed with groups between the ages of 9 and 16. i.e. (Track … READ MORE →

Happy Canada Day

– Happy Canada Day…wishing everyone the very best on this special day of recognition for one of the best places on the planet to xc ski, ride your bike, share a smile, a … READ MORE →


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