Archive | September, 2018

Debate Over Ski-jumping Events Threatens to Derail Calgary’s 2026 Bid

– A debate over the ski-jumping events could derail Calgary’s bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. While the IOC approved the staging of the ski jumping outside of Alberta there are calls to keep them … READ MORE →

IT’s OFFICIAL – Minneapolis to Host FIS Cross Country World Cup in 2020

(Minneapolis, Minnesota) – The International Ski Federation (FIS) today officially confirmed that Minnesota will host a World Cup cross-country ski event in Minneapolis in March 2020.  U.S. Ski & Snowboard and the Loppet Foundation … READ MORE →

Ukrainian Nordic Skier Suspended for Two Years for Anti-doping Violation

– The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has suspended Ukrainian Nordic skier Natalia Rubanovska for two years for committing an anti-doping violation. The 29-year-old returned an adverse analytical finding for Furosemide in a urine sample … READ MORE →

Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Club to Host 2020 Canadian Cross Country Ski Championships

(Canmore, AB) –  Cross Country Ski de fond Canada’s Events Committee is pleased to announce the Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Club in Vernon, B.C. will play host to the 2020 Canadian Ski Championships in … READ MORE →

USSA/FIS Training Seminar to be Held in West Yellowstone, Montana November 18-29, 2018

(West Yellowstone, Montana) – There will be a USSA/FIS training seminar for individuals interested in putting on (competition committee/organizing committee work) or officiating (technical delegate/jury work) competitive cross country ski races. Current USSA technical … READ MORE →

SkiErg World Sprints November 8-11

– The SkiErg Sprints is an annual virtual race that allows you to compare your time against others worldwide in a one-weekend showdown of SkiErg speed. There are age categories from 12 and under … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Nordic Sport Coach Ski instructor at Whistler Olympic Park

(Whistler, B.C.) – The Sport Coach delivers coaching, instructional and educational programs to guests of Whistler Olympic Park (WOP). Reporting to the Supervisor, Sport School duties include excellent customer service and assisting clients in … READ MORE →

Legendary Brian McKeever Named Winter Male Athlete of the Year at Canadian Sport Awards

(Ottawa, ON) – A few months after he became the most decorated Canadian Winter Paralympian ever, Brian McKeever was recognized for his remarkable achievements with the Male Athlete of the Year award for Winter … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Whistler Nordics is Hiring Coaches

(Whistler, BC) – Whistler Nordics is looking for all level of cross-country ski coaches who would like to pass on their enthusiasm and skills to our local youth (ages 5 – 12). We welcome … READ MORE →

USA’s Taylor Fletcher 15th at Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix in Planica

(Planica, Slovenia) – American, Taylor Fletcher, of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, placed 15th in the Gundersen LH HS140/10km at the Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix in Planica, Slovenia on Sunday.
“Today was a … READ MORE →

CCC Announces New Introduction to Community Coaching e-Learning Training Now Available

(Canmore, Alta.) – CCC is proud and excited to announce that after a year of designing, piloting and updating, the new Intro to Community Coaching e-learning module is now available for anyone to do.
This … READ MORE →

WADA Under Fire for Controversial Reinstatement of Russian Anti-Doping Agency

– An avalanche of criticism has hit the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) following its controversial decision to reinstate the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA). First to sound the alarm was Beckie Scott, Canadian Olympic gold … READ MORE →

A Cross Country Ski Story – Don’t Miss our Summer Sale

(Okotoks, AB) – Don’t miss this great opportunity and Summer Sale on the most extensive book ever written about our sport, A Cross Country Ski Story, is available at 10% off from June 1 … READ MORE →

NENSA Fall Coaches Symposium at Dublin School, NH Sept. 22-23 – Still Time to Register

(Dublin, New Hampshire) – It’s not too late to join us ~ Registration is open until 5pm this Friday 9/21 on SkiReg.com. We have several great options for that weekend, including doing the US … READ MORE →

USA’s Andrew Urlaub Wins FIS Ski Jumping Carpath Cup in Romania – Belshaw 3rd

(Rasnov, Romania) – USA Nordic and Junior National Team member Andrew Urlaub recently proved the new focus on elite development is already paying dividends. Urlaub jumped atop the podium in Rasnov, Romania at the … READ MORE →

WADA Decides to Reinstate Russian Anti-Doping Agency Subject to Strict Conditions

– Today, the great majority of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Executive Committee (ExCo) decided to reinstate the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) as compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), following comprehensive deliberation of … READ MORE →

NENSA Rollerski Race Weekend Success Features Lake Placid Doubleday & NYSEF Climb to the Castle

(Lake Placid, NY) – Last weekend Lake Placid was the epicenter of all things Nordic skiing in the Northeast region. NENSA (New England Nordic Ski Association) was thrilled to partner with ORDA (Olympic Regional … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Head Coach @ Walden Cross Country

(Naughton, ON) – Walden Cross Country is looking to hire a part-time head coach for the 2018-19 season to coach Midget and Youth Racers (11-18 years old) following Cross Country Canada’s Train to Train … READ MORE →

Teck Regional Fall Dryland Camp in Northern BC – A Great Kick Off to Fall Training

(Smithers, B.C.) – Northern BC skiers had a great kick off to their fall dryland training this past weekend when former National Development Team Coach, Eric de Nys, came to Smithers to lead the … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Rental Services Technician @ Whistler Sport Legacies

– (Whistler, BC) – The Rental Services Tech delivers optimum service and technical excellence to guests at Whistler Olympic Park.  This role assists guests in ski-fitting, product, and/or service expertise including selection that most appropriately meets their … READ MORE →

Job Opportunities – Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is Hiring for Seasonal Positions

(Vernon, B.C.) – The Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is currently hiring for a number of seasonal positions at this time. Be a part of our tight-knit team. Please review these job opportunities.

Snowcat Operator / Groomer
Maintenance … READ MORE →

12th Annual NYSEF Climb to the Castle 2018 Rollerski VIDEO

(Wilmington, New York) – Check out this great video courtesy of NENSA of the 12th Annual NYSEF Climb to the Castle freestyle rollerski race to the summit of Whiteface Mountain, New York’s 5th highest peak … READ MORE →

Rottefella Introduces NEW Revolutionary Moveable Binding System

(Norway) – Norwegian manufacturer Rottefella is redefining cross-country bindings. The new binding system MOVE is the first that makes it possible to adjust the grip and glide while skiing, without releasing the skis from … READ MORE →

12th Annual NYSEF Climb to the Castle 2018 Rollerski Results – Geraghty-Moats and Brown Win

(Wilmington, New York) – Jake Brown (Craftsbury GRP / USBA Dev) topped the men’s field while Tara Geraghty-Moats (USA Nordic) was the fastest woman at the 12th annual NYSEF Climb to the Castle freestyle … READ MORE →

Beckie Scott Resigns after WADA Committee Recommends Reinstating Russian Anti-Doping Agency

– According to a CBC report, Beckie Scott, Canadian Olympic champion, has resigned from the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Compliance Review Committee but will stay on as the chair of WADA’s athlete committee. The … READ MORE →

NENSA Bag Balm Rollerski Race Series p/b SkiTrax Round #2 Lake Placid Doubleday 3km Prologue Results

(Lake Placid, New York) – Canada’s Zoe Williams (Nakkertok) and Nicholas Clifford (Carleton) won the Open Women’s and Men’s 3km Prologue interval start at the Lake Placid Doubleday today at round #2 of the … READ MORE →

XC Supercamps – Early Bird Pricing Ends Sept. 15

(Silver Star, B.C.) – September is here, and our ski season is coming quickly! Our Supercamp team hopes you’ve had a great summer, and found some time to relax and enjoy the beautiful hot … READ MORE →

Help Support Military Vets – 5th Annual Bingham Built Bike Drawing

– For the third straight year, Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) took a demo to the vets, setting up a Paralympic Nordic Station for the 32nd annual Hines Veterans Games at the Edward Hines, … READ MORE →

NENSA Announces Media Partnership with SkiTrax for NENSA Bag Balm Rollerski Race Series

(New Gloucester, Maine) – NENSA is pleased to announce that SkiTrax, North America’s largest Nordic Ski Magazine, is joining on as our “Presenting Sponsor of the NENSA Bag Balm Rollerski Race Series” for the … READ MORE →

2019 BMW Biathlon World Cup at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center – Call for Volunteers

(Midway, Utah) – The 2019 BMW Biathlon World Cup comes to Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Midway, Utah from February 14 to 17, 2019 and is in search of volunteers to help host and … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Senior Coordinator, Partnerships – Canadian Paralympic Committee

(Ottawa, ON) – The Senior Coordinator, Partnerships is a key member of the Revenue Generation team who provides exceptional service to our current and prospective Corporate Funding Partners.
The Senior Coordinator, Partnerships is responsible for … READ MORE →

Lake Placid Doubleday & NYSEF Climb to the Castle Team Up – Rollerski Race Weekend Sept. 15-16

(Lake Placid, New York) – The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF), the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) and the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) invite athletes to a Rollerski race weekend, September … READ MORE →

Olympian Andy Newell Launches Nordic Team Solutions

– Andy Newell, 4x Olympian and professional skier, now brings his experiences from international racing to the world of coaching, consulting, and online training materials. Newell, 34, has raced at the highest level since … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Nelson Nordic Ski Club General Manager

(Nelson, BC) – The Nelson Nordic Ski Club is seeking a General Manager to work collaboratively with a highly motivated Board of Directors and an experienced staff team to achieve the Club’s objectives of … READ MORE →

CCC Bids Farewell to Cathy Harris and Welcomes to Ilona Gyapay

(Canmore, Alta.) – After 8 years with Cross Country Canada in different roles within the Coaching and Athlete Development operational area – more recently assuming the CAD coordinator role – Cathy Harris is leaving … READ MORE →

Bryan Fogel Director of Icarus Renews Calls for IOC President Bach to Resign

(New Zealand) – Bryan Fogel, the man behind the 2017 documentary Icarus that blew the lid off of the Russian doping scandal, has renewed his call for International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to … READ MORE →

L.L.Bean, Swix Announce Partnership with U.S. Cross Country Ski Team

(Park City, Utah) — Internationally recognized outdoor retailer L.L.Bean, known for its legendary customer service and high-quality gear and apparel that help to further people’s enjoyment of the outdoors, and Swix, renowned for its … READ MORE →

Maloja Becomes Official Outfitter of U.S. Biathlon Team

September 06, 2018 (New Gloucester, Maine) – Known for its innovative apparel and use of high performance fabrics and technologies, Maloja signs a four-year agreement as the Official Outfitter of the U.S. Biathlon Team. Within … READ MORE →

Winter Games NZ Sprint FR Results – USA’s Caldwell and Bolger Win

(Cardrona, New Zealand) – The USA’s Sophie Caldwell took the win in the 1.1km Freestyle Sprint round two of the Winter Games NZ at the Snow Farm in New Zealand with Ida Sargent in … READ MORE →

Fast and Female POWER HOUR Anchorage Sept. 9 – Only 50 Spots Available

(Anchorage, Alaska) – Calling all Anchorage teen women! Fast and Female next Sunday (September 9), 3:30-5 PM at Alaska Pacific University. Only 50 spots available, so get signed up! Short jog, some mobility, and … READ MORE →

Winter Games NZ 5/10km FR Interval Start – Diggins and Bratrud Win

(Wanaka, New Zealand) – Team USA’s Jessie Diggins continued her strong start to the season leading an American podium sweep of the women’s 5km FR Interval Start race that kicked of the Winter Games … READ MORE →

New CCSAA Websites Launched

(Woodstock, VT) – CCSAA is pleased to announce that it’s new Industry and Consumer websites are both live. The organization recently split their website into the two segments to better serve their members and the … READ MORE →

Jackson Ski Touring Foundation Appoints New Executive Director

(Jackson, N.H.) – The Board of Directors of the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation (Jackson XC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ellen Chandler as the organization s Executive Director.
Jackson XC is a community … READ MORE →

USA’s Diggins and Hamilton Win 42km Merino Muster Wolrdloppet – Ogden Takes 21km Race

(Wanaka, New Zealand) – The U.S. Cross Country Team, currently training at the Snow Farm in New Zealand, started its first race of the season, Sept. 1, at the 24th edition of the Merino … READ MORE →

Bryan Fish Promoted to Cross Country Sport Development Manager

(Park City, Utah) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced that Bryan Fish has been promoted to the position of Cross Country Sport Development Manager. This is a new position and includes many of … READ MORE →


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