Archive | October, 2018

Nishikawa and Russell Take Frozen Thunder 7.5/10km FR Individual Start Races

(Canmore, AB) – Conditions at the Canmore Nordic Centre were hard and fast for the women’s 7.5km freestyle individual start but deteriorated for the men’s 10km race with deep sugary snow getting treacherous on … READ MORE →

Calgary Council Votes to Keep Olympic Bid Alive

(Calgary, AB) – On October 31, Calgary City Council voted on whether to keep the city’s 2026 Olympic bid alive. While a majority of councillors voted in favour of a motion put forward by Olympic … READ MORE →

Rollerski Coupe Skinouk Sets a Record Again on Oct. 27

(Gatineau, QC) – More than 122 skiers showed up for the second edition of the Rollerski Coupe Skinouk in beautiful Gatineau Park on Saturday, Oct. 27. That was more than enough to set a … READ MORE →

Calgary 2026 Update – Federal, Provincial Governments Sign Agreement to Consider Olympic Funding Proposal

(Calgary, AB) – Calgary 2026 Bid Corporation (BidCo) announced tonight that an agreement has been reached between the Federal and Provincial Governments to consider a funding proposal that would provide their share of the … READ MORE →

Frozen Thunder Season Kick-Off – Beatty and Valjas Win Kings Court Heats

(Canmore, AB) – The race season officially got underway at the Canmore Nordic Centre as Dahria Beatty (Whitehorse Ski Club/AIAWCA-NST) and Lenny Valjas (Team Hardwood/CNST) took top honours in the Kings Court Heats at … READ MORE →

Utah’s Soldier Hollow to Host 2019 BMW Biathlon World Cup Feb. 14-17

(Midway, Utah) – The 2019 BMW Biathlon World Cup comes to Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Midway, Utah from February 14 to 17, 2019. This is the first major international biathlon competition to be … READ MORE →

The Maine Event Sprint Agility Festival Success

(New Gloucester, Maine) – Skiers from Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, Gould Academy and Freeport High School took part in the first known open rollerski cross event this weekend at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine.  … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – IT Administrator @ Coaching Association of Canada

(Ottawa, Ont.) – The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) unites and inspires stakeholders to reach higher in the pursuit of excellence in leadership and coaching. Through its programs, the CAC empowers coaches with knowledge … READ MORE →

Winter Internships @ CAAWS

(Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) is a national non-profit organization is dedicated to creating an equitable and inclusive Canadian sport and physical … READ MORE →

World Cup and IBU Cup Spots on Line at Rollerski Team Trials in Soldier Hollow

(Midway, Utah) – The snow may not be flying yet at Utah Olympic Park, but next week’s biathlon team trials competition at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah, will have a mid-season World Cup competition … READ MORE →

NENSA’s Inaugural Maine Event Agility Sprint Festival on Oct. 27

  (New Gloucester, Maine) – This Saturday October 27th NENSA will be hosting the first open Rollerski Cross Country Cross event in the world. This exciting summer version of Cross Country Cross builds on aspects of both sprinting … READ MORE →

Kikkan’s “It’s Going to be OK!” Socks

– If you know Kikkan, you know that she’s driven by positivity. Kikkan’s “Everything is going to be OK” socks, made by the incredible people at Darn Tough in Vermont, are a small reminder … READ MORE →

Fischer Announces Grants Program to Support Skiing Access & Engagement

– Fischer Skis is proud to announce the Fischer Grants program, an ongoing grant program aimed at promoting access and engagement to skiing in the United States. With a first-year commitment of $20,000 in … READ MORE →

Endless Adventure at Whistler Olympic Park

(Whistler, B.C.) – Experience a Nordic paradise, where pristine mountain wilderness meets endless trails ready to be explored. A short drive south from Whistler’s vibrant village you’ll find Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan … READ MORE →

Grinding Up Granite in Wausau is Nov. 10

(Wausau, Wisconsin) – The CXC Rollerski Cup is a new race series establishing a dry-land competition for cross country skiers across the Central Region. In its inaugural season, the CXC Rollerski Cup will be … READ MORE →

Scared? Borah Teamwear Custom Apparel is Easier Than Ever

– A Nordic XC Suit Designed by You, for You. Having trouble finding the perfect suit this Nordic season? Now you can shop from our selection of custom made-to-order XC suits, or even customize … READ MORE →

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Announces All Staff Rosters for 2018-19 Season

(Park City, Utah) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard announces it’s full teams’ staff rosters for the 2018-19 season. It would not be possible to pursue U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s vision of making the U.S. … READ MORE →

Norway Bans Fluorine-based Wax in U16 Categories

(Norwayy) – The Norwegian Ski Association has decided to ban fluorine based wax in U16 categories. The ban is effective already during the upcoming winter season 2018/19.
“This is a definite choice for everyone who … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Cross Country Ski Instructor @ Overlander Ski Club in B.C.

(Kamloops, BC) – Do you love to be outdoors in the winter?  Do you want to have a positive impact on the lives of nearly 2,000 children? Do you like moose? If you answered … READ MORE →

Dust Em Off Ski Swap @ Highlands Nordic Oct. 27-28

(Duntroon, Ont.) – Buy and sell Nordic ski equipment for children, recreational skiers, high performance racers, back country adventurers, and high school athletes at the Dust Em Off Ski Swap @ Highlands Nordic on … READ MORE →

Alberta World Cup Society Awarded Cross Country Skiing 2021 Masters World Cup

(Canmore, Alberta) – The Alberta World Cup Society is pleased to announce it has been awarded the rights to host the 2021 Masters World Cup by the World Masters Cross Country Ski Association. After a successful presentation … READ MORE →

2018 Taste of Fall Fundraiser Dinner Nov. 9 in Canmore

(Canmore, AB) – Please join us for our annual Fundraiser Dinner, where our athletes will be serving you a four-course meal with wine pairing.  Come and bid on our extensive offering of Silent Auction … READ MORE →

The CCES and AthletesCAN Call for Action to Address WADA ExCo Bullying Allegation

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) and AthletesCAN have serious concerns about alleged bullying behaviour by members of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Executive Committee brought forward by Olympic … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – CCC Communications Coordinator

(Canmore, AB) – Reporting to the DOSD and responsive to the Media Relations Consultant, the Communications Coordinator is primarily responsible for contributing to and implementing all aspects of CCC’s communications plan and supporting CCC’s … READ MORE →

Coupe Skinouk Roller Ski is Back on Oct. 27

(Gatineau, QC) – Coupe Skinouk Roller Ski is back for a second year. It will be held on October 27 from P5 in Gatineau Park. It is still a Canadian Points race and we still … READ MORE →

The Drive for 25 “Going Gold” on Saturday, Oct. 20

Help us reach our goals! The 2018 Cross Country Drive for 25 goal is $175,000. The Drive for 25 Nordic Combined and Cross Country goal is $50,000. All of these funds will go to … READ MORE →

NENSA Rossignol Fall Rollerski Classic Hosts 170+ Skiers – Harmeyer and Patterson Win

(Jericho, Vermont) – On Saturday over 170 Nordic skiers amped for winter strapped on a set of rollerskis to participate in the NENSA Rossignol Fall Rollerski Classic presented by Mansfield Nordic Club at the … READ MORE →

Olympian Beckie Scott Claims WADA Senior Officials Attempted to Bully Her – WADA Denies the Accusation

– The controversy surrounding WADA’s reinstatement of Russia’s anti-doping organization heated up when, in an interview with BBC’s Dan Roan, Canadian cross-country ski legend, Beckie Scott, accused WADA senior officials of bullying and belittling … READ MORE →

Jessie Diggins Makes the Back Cover of the Boston Globe Magazine

– Kudos to Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins, who was recently featured in a stylish ad for renowned U.S. jeweler Ross-Simons, on the Back Cover of the Boston Globe Magazine in their Sunday edition … READ MORE →

U.S. Ski Pole Co. Seeks Reps in Quebec

– The U.S. Ski Pole Co. is looking for representatives in Quebec who are passionate about the sport of Nordic skiing. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their covering letter and resume … READ MORE →

NENSA Rossignol Fall Classic in Jericho VT Results

(Jericho, VT) – Caitlin Patterson (Craftsbury GRP) topped the women’s field again winning the 10km NENSA Rossignol Fall Classic followed by Ida Sargent (USST/Craftsbury) in second with U23 skier Lina Sutro (UVM)  in third. … READ MORE →

Legendary Kikkan Randall Keeps Positive Battling Breast Cancer with a Smile

– Legendary U.S. cross-country skier and Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall is a marvel and an inspiration for many reasons, not the least of which is her positive, exercise-focussed approach during her treatment for … READ MORE →

Olympic Champion Chandra Crawford Receives IOC Women and Sport Award

– Olympic champion Chandra Crawford has been recognized by the International Olympic Committee for her efforts to positively empower girls in sport. Crawford was honoured as the Continental Trophy winner for the Americas at … READ MORE →

4,200 Sign Athletes’ Rights and Responsibilities Declaration Officially Endorsed by the IOC Session

(Buenos Aires, ARG) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) adopted the Athletes’ Rights and Responsibilities Declaration (Athletes’ Declaration) during the second day of the Session in Buenos Aires on 9 October. This ground-breaking document … READ MORE →

Canadian Paralympic Committee to Look for Canada’s Next Paralympic Hopefuls in Toronto and Calgary

– The Canadian Paralympic Committee will be seeking Canada’s newest athletic talents as the next two Paralympian Search events head to Toronto and Calgary on October 27 and November 24.
An athlete identification event that … READ MORE →

NENSA Rossignol Fall Classic in Jericho VT Oct. 13

(Jericho VT) – Join us this Saturday October 13th for the NENSA Rossignol Fall Classic in Jericho VT, part of our NENSA Bag Balm Rollerski Race Series, presented by SkiTrax. Rossignol is offering a … READ MORE →

Ski with Ivan Babikov at CXC Masters Camp Oct. 19-21

(Cable, Wisconsin) – Join Ivan Babikov and Steve Myrland at the CXC Masters Camp in Cable, Wisconsin on October 19-21. All master skier levels are welcome! Register here.

In addition to ski-specific rollerski clinics, the … READ MORE →

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Announces the Incoming Class of 2018 – Tom Kelly on Board

(Park City, Utah) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018 was announced on Friday, September 14, 2018 in Ishpeming, MI. A formal induction will be held for the star-studded … READ MORE →

Talking with the Gravy Train – Interview with Nic Lemyre New High Performance Advisor at CCC

– In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravey Train, our host Peter Graves talks with Nic Lemyre who recently took over as the High Performance Advisor at Cross Country Canada (CCC) and brings … READ MORE →

Germany’s ARD Reveals Major Security Gaps in Olympic Doping Controls at Pyeongchang 2018

– Shocking video by a whistle-blower reveals major security gaps in the Olympic Doping Controls at Pyeongchang 2018. Doping samples and confidential documents were apparently openly accessible in the control room without supervision according … READ MORE →

Frozen Thunder 2018 – Oct 29-30

(Canmore, AB) – With the first snow recently hitting Calgary fans are excited as preparations are underway for Frozen Thunder 2018 taking place Oct 29-30 this year at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Check out the … READ MORE →

Marty Hall Headlines Class of 2017 Enshrinement Banquet at U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame + VIDEO

(Ishpeming, MI) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Class of 2017 were honoured Sept. 13-15 at the official enshrinement ceremonies that included many activities highlighted by a golf outing at Marquette … READ MORE →

Erzurum Eliminated from 2026 Winter Olympic Bids – Calgary Still on Short List

– Erzurum, Turkey’s 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games bid has apparently fallen short in areas of transport, telecommunications and airports, while the International Olympic Committee (IOC) gave a green light to Calgary, Stockholm … READ MORE →

Registration is Now Open for APUNSC Programs

(Anchorage, Alaska) – The Fall season is a special time for all Alaskans.  And as skiers, it is especially exciting as it means skiing is coming soon.  We want to share this Fall and … READ MORE →

WADA Executive Committee Approves the 2019 Prohibited List

(Montreal, QC) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the 2019 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List); the 2019 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes; and the 2019 Monitoring Program. The … READ MORE →

Discover a Nordic Paradise a Quick Walk from Whistler Village

(Whistler, BC) – You don’t have to wander far from the picturesque Whistler Village to ski along a pristine network of groomed Nordic trails. A short walk will bring you to Lost Lake Park, … READ MORE →

Nakkertok Invitation to the Candy Cane Cup – Dec 15-16

(Cantley, Quebec) – Mark your calendars, Nakkertok invites you to attend the 2018 edition of the Nakkertok Alumni, Candy Cane Cup! Last year we had over 230 racers participate, from the Midget to the … READ MORE →

Rudy Project and Kikkan Randall Partner to Support AKTIV Against Cancer

– Only four months after returning home from her golden moment in PyeongChang, American ski star, Kikkan Randall was diagnosed with breast cancer. She now fights alongside Rudy Project with the goal of raising … READ MORE →


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