Archive | November, 2018

Canada’s Harvey Takes 30th Career WCup Podium with Bronze at Lillehammer Sprint FR – USA’s Hamilton 19th

(Lillehammer, Norway) – Alex Harvey, 30, sprinted to his first World Cup cross-country ski podium this season, winning bronze on Friday in the men’s 1.6km Sprint FR in Lillehammer, Norway at round two of … READ MORE →

Bjornsen Takes 1st U.S. Podium this Season in Sprint FR at Lillehammer – Sundling Wins 1st World Cup

(Lillehammer, NOR) – American Sadie Bjornson earned the U.S.A’s first World Cup podium of the 2018-19 season in the women’s Sprint FR in Lillehammer, Norway, on Friday. Bjornsen, who qualified 6th, battled through the … READ MORE →

International Biathlon Union Charges Four Russian Athletes

(Pokljuka, SLO) – The International Biathlon Union has filed cases against four Russian biathletes with its Anti-Doping Hearing Panel (ADHP).  The four athletes subject to the ADHP proceedings are Evgeny Ustyugov, Svetlana Sleptsova, Alexander … READ MORE →

Cross Country Ski de fond Canada. It’s Our Time – Brand Identity Survey

– In the 20 months I have had the pleasure of working for Cross Country Ski de fond Canada (CCC), I have evaluated all facets of the organization. The resounding message from stakeholders across … READ MORE →

FIS Family Supports Kikkan Randall in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

– At the FIS Cross-Country World Cup opener at Ruka (FIN) the athletes wore a pink ribbon on their starting BIB’s on Sunday’s distant races. With this decent but powerful sign, the athletes reached … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest – Final Deadline EXTENDED

(Toronto, ON) – The final countdown is on to register for the 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest open for team registration until Thursday, Nov. 29, at 12 midnight EST (extended … READ MORE →

Free Live Stream for SuperTour 2018-19 Kick Off in West Yellowstone

(Park City, Utah) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard continues its content partnership with Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) to provide a live streaming of all Super Tour events this season, beginning with this … READ MORE →

Visma Ski Classics Kick Off in Livigno with Action-Packed Prologue on Nov. 30

(Livigno, ITA) – This weekend Visma Ski Classics pro teams are facing each other in two prologue races in Livigno, Italy. On Friday, all the teams, 32 in total, will have their moment in … READ MORE →

Cross Country Canada Announces 2018 Ski to School Scholarship

– This scholarship is to be awarded to an individual who combines excellence in both academics and cross country skiing. The scholarship has been funded by Canadian university alumni cross country skiers and other interested … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest – Entry Deadline Approaching

(Toronto, ON) – The 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest is underway as hundreds of fans around the world are stoked to be eligible to win great prizes while catching all … READ MORE →

Russia’s Bolshunov Dominates Men’s 15km CL at Ruka on Day Two – Harvey 22nd, Bjornsen 31st

(Ruka, Finland) – Top Canadian Alex Harvey finished just outside of the top-20 battling 22nd in the men’s 15km CL individual start as Russia’s Alexander Bolshunov was unstoppable winning gold for the second straight … READ MORE →

USA’s Bjornsen 8th in Women’s 10km CL as Norway’s Johaug Wins First Distance Race of the Season at Ruka

(Ruka, Finland) – Sadie Bjornsen led the Team USA charge again with a top-10 finish placing 8th in the women’s 10km individual CL won by Norway’s Therese Johaug as the FIS World Cup opener … READ MORE →

Jordheim and Lustgarten Take West Yellowstone 5/10km FR Season Opener + PHOTOS

(West Yellowstone, MT) – Norway’s Guro Jordheim (University of Utah) topped the field in the women’s 5km FR as the season got underway in the US at the West Yellowstone Festival on Nov. 25 … READ MORE →

Canada’s Harvey 8th as Russia’s Bolshunov Bests Norway’s Klaebo at Ruka Sprint CL World Cup Opener

(Ruka, Finland) – Canada’s Alex Harvey began his 10th World Cup season with a personal best 8-place finish in the men’s 1.4km CL Sprint as Russia’s Alexander Bolshunov topped Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo in … READ MORE →

USA’s Bjornsen 11th in Women’s CL Sprint at FIS WCup Ruka Opener – Russia’s Belorukova Surprise Winner

(Ruka, Finland) – Team USA’s Sadie Bjornsen was just outside of the top 10 finishing 11th in the women’s 1.4km CL Sprint  won by Russia’s Yulia Belorukova, who surprised the favourites at the opening … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest – Don’t Miss It

(Toronto, ON) – With 100+ teams already entered in the 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest fans around the world are excited to catch the fever as the world’s best xc … READ MORE →

Partnership with INAS to Grow Sport for Athletes with Intellectual Impairment

– World Para Nordic Skiing and the International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Impairments (INAS) will host an historic camp and competition for skiers with intellectual impairments in Bessans, France, from 9-14 December.
The aim … READ MORE →

Annual Cross Country Ski Warehouse Sale in Toronto Nov. 30-Dec. 1

(Toronto, ON) – We will be having our 3rd annual cross-country ski Warehouse Sale at Vellendtech located in the west-end of Toronto at 433 Horner Ave Unit#1. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! All … READ MORE →

Visma Ski Classics Launches New Digital Platform

– The new digital platform for Visma Ski Classics is launched today. It is designed with user experience in focus, making fans all over the globe a chance to easy access information about the … READ MORE →

International Biathlon Union Provisionally Suspends Nine Kazakh Biathletes

– The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has notified the Kazakh Biathlon Union that nine members of the Kazakhstan biathlon team are provisionally suspended, according to Article 7.9 in connection with Article 7.11. of the … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest – Registration Now OPEN

(Toronto, ON) – Welcome to our 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest and your chance to win great prizes while watching the world’s best xc skiers battle for glory on the … READ MORE →

Drive for 25 Updates – Exciting New CHALLENGE

– We have an exciting new CHALLENGE on the table! There are 10 Divisions (see maps). If each division raises $500.00 AND gets 10 new ambassadors to create a donation page in the next … READ MORE →

Talking with the Gravy Train – Interview with Louis Bouchard New Canadian Head Coach

– In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravey Train, our host Peter Graves talks with Louis Bouchard, long-time coach of Canadian great Alex Harvey. Bouchard was recently named as Head Coach by Cross Country … READ MORE →

Cross Country Canada Women’s Committee Announces Student-Athlete Grants for Junior Skiers

– The Cross Country Canada Women’s Committee is committed to supporting Junior Women undertaking full time study and competing at a National Level. The committee recognizes that the financial challenges associated with attending university … READ MORE →

USA’s Sadie Bjornsen 3rd on the Podium in Women’s 10km FR at Beitostølen, Norway

(Beitostølen, NOR) – The USA’s Sadie Bjornsen grabbed her first podium of the season in the Women’s 10km FR in Beitostølen, NOR taking third on Sunday. Norwegian star, Therese Johaug (Nor), now back after … READ MORE →

Career Opportunity – General Manager @ Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

(Prince George, British Columbia) – The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club operates the Otway Nordic Ski Centre, located minutes west of Prince George BC. The club has 55km of groomed trails, night skiing (10 km … READ MORE →

The Trail Beckons: 100 Years of Cross-Country Skiing in Gatineau Park – New Book Launched

(Ottawa, Ont.) – A new book was recently launched called “The Trail Beckons: 100 Years of Cross-Country Skiing in Gatineau Park” by Malcolm Hunter, who skied for Canada at the 1972 Winter Olympics and … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest – Launching Soon

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce that our 10th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest is launching soon and team registration will be opening shortly with lots of great prizing as … READ MORE →

Russia’s Anti-doping Body Fears Missing WADA Deadline

– Although the World Anti-Doping Agency conditionally reinstated the Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA back in September, a new report in Reuters indicates that some concerns have arisen. One of the conditions of reinstatement is … READ MORE →

Methow Valley Launches Ski to the Sun Marathon and Relay Jan. 26 in 2019

(Winthrop, WA‎) – The Methow Valley, home of North America’s largest groomed XC trail system, hosts the inaugural Ski to the Sun Marathon and Relay on January 26, 2019. The 40km freestyle point-to-point race … READ MORE →

PEI to Host 2023 Canada Winter Games

(PEI) – The province of Prince Edward Island has been officially named host of the 2023 Canada Winter Games. “We are thrilled to be welcoming Canadian athletes, their families, coaches and spectators to our … READ MORE →

Les Championnats canadiens de ski 2019 se dérouleront du 13 au 20 mars au Centre nordique de Nakkertok

(Gatineau, QC) – Plus de 800 skieurs de partout au Canada sont attendus pour participer aux Championnats canadiens de ski 2019, qui se tiendront du 13 au 20 mars. L’événement, qui se déroulera au … READ MORE →

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Names 2018-19 Cross Country Team

(Park City, Utah) – Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins (Afton, Minn.) leads the 16-member 2018-19 U.S. Cross Country Team, announced today by U.S. Ski & Snowboard, with a strong focus on the 2019 World … READ MORE →

Calgarians Vote Against 2026 Olympic Bid

(Calgary, AB) – A majority of Calgarians, 56%, voted against the city’s bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics in the non-binding plebiscite held Nov. 13, despite support from Mayor Naheed Nenshi and other … READ MORE →

Nordic Adventures Await in Callaghan Country

(Whistler, B.C.) – Situated within a pristine forest surrounded by mountains, Callaghan Country is a nature lover’s paradise and mountain adventurer’s playground. A short drive south of Whistler Village, you can experience the charm … READ MORE →

Job Opportunities – XC Ski Instructors and Assistants @ Les Amis de la montagne

(Montreal, Québec) – The are a number of job opportunities for cross-country ski Instructors and Assistants at Les Amis de la montagne based at Mont Royal in Montreal, Que. Please note that the job … READ MORE →

Calgary It’s Your Decision – VOTE on November 13

(Calgary, AB) – Some decisions are so big, we need everyone to have their say. The 2026 Games will shine a global spotlight on the city, kick starting a new attitude, a new vision … READ MORE →

Watch Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame’s 2018 Induction Celebrations w/Chandra Crawford Nov. 14 and 19

(Toronto, ON) – What an inspiring evening on October 18, 2018 as Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame celebrated the Induction of the Class of 2018 with Chandra Crawford honoured for her stellar career and … READ MORE →

Calgary 2026 Bid Gets Boost from Canmore

(Canmore, AB) – The 2026 Calgary Olympic bid movement got some positive news this week as the town of Canmore, Alberta voted 6-1 in favour of moving ahead, as long as certain funding conditions … READ MORE →

2019 Canadian Ski Championships at Nakkertok Nordic Mar. 13-20 in Gatineau, Quebec

(Gatineau, QC) – The 2019 Canadian Cross-Country Ski Championships will be held in Gatineau, Quebec (near Ottawa) at Nakkertok Nordic ski club from March 13th to 20th. Over 800 skiers are expected to attend … READ MORE →

Marty Hall to be Inducted into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame

(Banff, AB) – Marty Hall will join a handful of Nordic inductees in the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame when he officially enters as part of the class of 2018 during a ceremony on … READ MORE →

Sportful Custom Clothing Program – XC Skiing the Italian Way

(Magog, Que.) – One of the most legendary Italian cross-country ski apparel brands, Sportful, is now available coast to coast thanks to MV Canada based in Magog, Que. not far from the home base … READ MORE →

BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon Canmore Selection Trials Nov. 6-9

(Canmore , AB) – This week, starting from Nov. 6, the Biathlon Canada Selection Trials will take place at the Canmore Nordic Centre and continue on Nov. 7 with the final wrap up event … READ MORE →

Don’t Miss the 10th Annual SkiErg World Sprints Nov. 8-11

– Don’t miss this chance to compare yourself against other participants worldwide in a one-weekend showdown at the 10th annual SkiErg Sprints from Nov. 8-11. This yearly virtual race event is for everyone. There … READ MORE →

Chandra Crawford Headlines Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Induction of Class of 2018

(Toronto, ON) – Olympic gold medal-winning cross-country skier Chandra Crawford was in Toronto on Oct. 18 for her induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame along with five other athletes and two builders.
Crawford has … READ MORE →

Six Olympians Headline U.S. Biathlon Roster for BMW IBU World Cup 2018-19 Season Opening

– Following the completion of the Rollerski Team Trials last week in Soldier Hollow, Utah, U.S. Biathlon has announced the roster for the opening BMW IBU World Cup in Pokljuka, Slovenia, Nov. 30-Dec. 9. … READ MORE →

Ski Jumps at Canada Olympic Park Slated to be Dismantled?

– While Calgary is preparing for a vote to decide on whether to submit a bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the two ski jumps at Canada Olympic Park (COP), part of … READ MORE →

USA Biathlon World Cup & IBU Cup Rollerski Team Trials Held at Soldier Hollow

(Midway, Utah) – The USA Biathlon World Cup and IBU Cup Rollerski Team Trials took place at the Soldier Hollow Nordic Centre in Midway, Utah, this past week from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. … READ MORE →

Parent Coaching 101 – How to Better Support Your Child’s Skiing Experience

– Many questions arise from parents who are new to cross-country skiing as well as for many of the seasoned veterans. Parents may not realize how their support can enhance their child’s skiing experience … READ MORE →

Trapp Invitational Rollerski Results – Round #5 of the NENSA Bag Balm Rollerski Race Series p/b SkiTrax

(Stowe, Vermont)  – Julie Kern (SMS T2 / USST) topped the women’s field while Adam Martin (Craftsbury Green) was the fastest man at the Trapp Invitational Rollerski finale, Round #5 of the NENSA Bag Balm … READ MORE →


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