Archive | May, 2019

Nordiq Canada’s 1st Annual Run-Jump-Pull Challenge

– Throughout the month of June, Nordiq Canada encourages all clubs, teams, training centres, etc, across the country to get as many athletes of all ages to take up the Run-Jump-Pull challenge. You will … READ MORE →

Former U.S. Olympian Garrott Kuzzy Launches Lumi Experiences in Partnership with NNF

– Former U.S skier and Olympian Garrott Kuzzy has devoted the last few years of his life building Lumi Experiences, an XC Ski travel company that aims to run unforgettable winter trips around Europe, … READ MORE →

FIS Calendar Conference 2019-20 Underway in Croatia

(Cavtat, Croatia) – Along side the rocky coast line of the Adriatic the 2019-20 FIS Calendar Conference got underway on May 27 in the afternoon in the seaside city of Cavtat in Croatia.
Delegates and … READ MORE →

Nordiq Canada Roller Ski Race July 4 at Canmore

(Canmore, AB) – Nordiq Canada Roller Ski Race & Pub Night on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Warm up at 5pm. Sprint Qualifier 6pm to be followed by Kings Court. … READ MORE →

US Ski Team’s Matt Whitcomb to Lead NENSA Regional Technique and Coaches Clinic – June 29

(Lake Placid, New York) – US Ski Team World Cup Coach, Matt Whitcomb, will lead a US Ski & Ski and Snowboard L100 course at the Olympic Jumping Complex on June 29 starting at 9am. This is … READ MORE →

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) Appoints David Stewart as New Athletic Director

(Steamboat Springs, CO) – The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) announced today that David Stewart, the Nordic Skiing Head Coach of the University of Denver, will be joining the SSWSC as its new … READ MORE →

German Olympic Biathlon Champion Laura Dahlmeier Retires

– Two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier from Germany recently announced her retirement at the age of 25. After winning at every level of biathlon from the IBU YJWCH to the IBU World Championships and … READ MORE →

Nordiq Canada Welcomes Jeff Ellis as New Events Coordinator

(Canmore, Alta.) – As part of its succession planning for long-time employee and current director of events, Dave Dyer, Nordiq Canada is welcoming Jeff Ellis to the Canadian ski community as the organization’s new … READ MORE →

Female Athlete Mentorship Program at Nordiq Canada Women’s Committee for 2019-2020 – June 1 Deadline

– The Nordiq Canada Women’s Committee has been coordinating the Female Athlete Mentorship Program since 2010 with the goal of creating a strong community of elite female skiers in Canada. Younger athletes will be … READ MORE →

Talking w/the Gravey Train – Interview with Tara Geraghty-Moats

– In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravey Train, our host Peter Graves invited elite women’s Nordic Combined athlete Tara Geraghty-Moats into the studio for a delightful and insightful half-hour conversation about her … READ MORE →

PistenBully Announces 100 E the First Electrically Driven Snow Groomer – 100% Emission-free

– Is it possible that slopes will soon be groomed 100% emission-free? At INTERALPIN 2019 in Innsbruck, the international leading trade fair for Alpine technologies, PistenBully is celebrating its 50th birthday – and in … READ MORE →

2019 XCSO Annual Coach Seminar, Club Workshop, & AGM on May 31-June 2 – Register Today

(Ottawa, Ont.) – Join us at the 2019 XCSO Annual Coach Seminar presented by Cross Country Ski Ontario & uOttawa Nordiq, Club Workshop, & AGM in Ottawa from May 31-June 2 – registration is … READ MORE →

Lake Placid Upgrades to Olympic Jumping Complex Underway for 2023 Winter World University Games

(Lake Placid, NY) – Preparations for the 2023 Winter World University Games in Lake Placid include upgrades to the Olympic Jumping Complex. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, officials with the state Olympic Regional … READ MORE →

94th Canadian XC Ski Championships in 2020 hosted by Sovereign Lake Nordic

(Vernon, BC) – Sovereign Lake Nordic is proud to be hosting the 94th Canadian Ski Championships on Silver Star Mtn in Vernon, BC from March 26 to April 2, 2020. Plans are underway to host … READ MORE →

Thunder Bay National Team Development Centre Announces 2019/2020 Team

(Thunder Bay, ON) – The Thunder Bay National Team Development Centre is proud to announce our new team for the 2019-20 season. Headed by 2019 World Championships U23 participants and 2019/20 National Ski team … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – CXC Youth Director

– After nine seasons with Central Cross Country Skiing, the pied piper of the CXC Nordic Rocks program, Bruce Manske, is retiring. Manske served in a variety of roles with CXC, bringing a great … READ MORE →

Vegard Bitnes named US Biathlon Men’s Head Coach

(New Gloucester, Maine) – The US Biathlon today announced the hiring of Norwegian Vegard Bitnes, as Head Coach of the Men’s National Team. Bitnes will take over the program at an exciting time, following … READ MORE →

Renowned Nordic Figure Tom Kelly Inducted into U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame

(Salt Lake City, Utah) – Tom Kelly, a native of Madison, Wisconsin, has had a nearly life-long love of Nordic skiing: its athletes, its personalities, its rich history and its culture. And he was, … READ MORE →

China Opens Asia’s First Year-round Cross-country Ski Tunnel

(Jilin, China) – China’s effort to boost interest in snow sports prior to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games saw the recent opening of Asia’s first year-round cross-country ski tunnel at the new Beishan All-Weather … READ MORE →

Ford Sayre Seeks Full-Time XC Ski Head Coach

(Hanover, NH) – Ford Sayre, a growing ski club that supports nearly 300 Nordic skiers in the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont, is seeking a full-time head coach to provide leadership and … READ MORE →

Biathlon Canada Announces National Training Team for 2019-2020 Season

(Canmore, AB) – Biathlon Canada is excited to announce that 49 athletes have been named to one of Biathlon Canada’s National Training Teams for the 2019-2020 season. The Senior National Team, comprised of twelve … READ MORE →

FIS Signs Agreement with Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Anti-Doping Division

– FIS signed an agreement with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), delegating adjudicatory powers for the determination of anti-doping rule violations and the resulting sanctions to the new CAS Anti-Doping Division yesterday.
President … READ MORE →

SportAccord Convention at Gold Coast May 5-10

(Gold Coast, AUS) – Sport leaders, the IOC, International Federations, National Olympic Committees, host cities, services and suppliers, media, consultants and other stakeholders from the world of sport are currently gathered in Gold Coast … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Nordic Coach @ Stratton Mountain School

(South Londonderry, VT) – Stratton Mountain School is seeking a Nordic Coach for the 2019-20 season and beyond.  This is a full time career based coaching position. Candidates should have experience in most aspects … READ MORE →

Twenty Athletes Nominated to 2019-20 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team

(Park City, Utah) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced its U.S. Ski Team cross country nominations for the 2019-20 season. Nominations include those active athletes who qualified based on published selection criteria in … READ MORE →

Are & Ostersund to Host 2023 Para Snow Sports Worlds

(Sweden) – Are and Ostersund, Sweden, will jointly host the 2023 World Para Snow Sports Championships in January 2023. Ostersund will be home to the Para Nordic Skiing Worlds featuring biathlon and cross-country events, while … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Marketing Coordinator at Hardwood Ski and Bike

(Barrie, ON) – As Ontario’s premier cross-country ski and mountain bike facility, we differentiate ourselves from market competitors with our brand promise: to have the best-groomed trails for cross country ski and mountain bike … READ MORE →

Heinz Niederhauser Coaching Award – Call for Nominations

– Cross Country Ski Ontario is seeking nominations for the Heinz Niederhauser Outstanding Coaching Award. Click here for more information. The award will be presented at the XCSO AGM on June 2nd in Ottawa.

Bernie Nelson Joins the U.S. Cross Country Team as D-Team/Development Coach

(Park City, Utah) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard announces today that Bernie Nelson joins the U.S. Cross Country Team coaching staff as D-Team/Development coach. Nelson, the former program director and head coach at the … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity at Cross Country Alberta

(Alberta) – If you are passionate about leading a fast-paced, provincial sport organization, we have an excellent opportunity for you! Cross-Country Alberta (CCA) is looking for a full-time Program and Communications Coordinator to lead … READ MORE →

Legendary Stratton Mountain Nordic Ski Coach Sverre Caldwell to Retire

– Legendary Nordic ski coach, Sverre Caldwell, is retiring at the end of the school year according to the Stratton Mountain School Facebook page reports The Bennington Banner. Caldwell, 64, who led teams in the … READ MORE →


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