Archive | July, 2019

Over $16 Million Investment at Tremblant for Winter 2019-20

(Mont-Tremblant, QC) – By the start of Tremblant’s next slide season, skiers and riders are sure to enjoy a number of on-mountain and pedestrian village upgrades, owing to yet another major investment.
$14.1 M On-Mountain … READ MORE →

Blinkfestivalen in Norway Features 3,000 Entries – July 31-Aug. 3

(Norway) – Kicking off on Wednesday and running July 31 to August 3, the Blinkfestivalen features exciting Rollerski action in Ålgård, Sandnes and Lysebotn (NOR). FIS Cross-Country’s top stars and many of the world’s best … READ MORE →

XCSO Seeking Nominations for Chair of the Board of Directors

– Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO) is seeking nominations for the position of Chair of the XCSO Board of Directors.  We are looking for a volunteer who is interested in making a difference at … READ MORE →

High Performance Coaching/Wax Technician Development Opportunities

– Nordiq Canada is offering multiple coaching and wax tech development opportunities with the National Ski Team for the 2019/2020 race season and would like to make a call for applications for the following … READ MORE →

US Biathlon Announces 2020 U.S. National Championships Host Site

(New Gloucester, ME) – The U.S. Biathlon Association today announced that 2020 U.S. National Biathlon Championships will be hosted by a joint effort between West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation and Crosscut Mountain Sports Center.  … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Executive Director at Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

(Revelstoke, BC) – The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club (RNSC) is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to fill the role of Executive Director. The Executive Director is expected to act as a professional liaison … READ MORE →

Beijing 2022 Shows Positive Impact of Games Vision

(Beijing, China) – The fourth International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission meeting (17-19 July) witnessed the significant positive impact made from creating opportunities for 300 million Chinese people to get involved in winter sport, … READ MORE →

Godefroy Bilodeau First Cross-country Ski Coach Ever to Complete NCCP Level 5 Certification

– Congratulations to University Laval Rouge et Or team coach Godefroy Bilodeau who recently completed his level 5 NCCP certification in cross country skiing. The first ever! Godefroy obtained his level 4 certification in … READ MORE →

Sverre Caldwell is the 2019 Recipient of the John Caldwell Award

– There is perhaps no more fitting honor to acknowledge Sverre Caldwell’s contribution to the US Skiing than to be recognized with an award that is named after his father. This award annually recognizes a … READ MORE →

Alberta Cross Country Ski FIS World Cup on Track for Season Finale in March 2020

(Canmore, AB) – The Alberta World Cup Society (AWCS) just completed a successful pre-World Cup site visit by FIS (Fédération Internationale de Ski), accompanied by FIS Marketing AG and Double Black Diamond – the TV producer engaged … READ MORE →

Nordiq Canada Updated Competition Categories

– Nordiq Canada’s competition model has been updated with new ‘U-(age)’ nomenclature for competition categories for the 2019-2020 ski season. The Competition Model remains a model, i.e. it reflects the optimal development of an … READ MORE →

NENSA Presents High Peaks Cyclery Rollerski Series AppGap Challenge on August 3

(Fayston, VT) – On August 3rd in Fayston, Vermont: NENSA, High Peaks Cyclery, and the Central Vermont Co-Op are happy to host the tenth addition of the App Gap Challenge, kicking off the High … READ MORE →

Anticipation Builds for Minneapolis World Cup 2020

(Minneapolis, MN) – Over a pair of warm and muggy summer days, while a number of the athletes of the U.S. Cross Country Ski were enjoying summer skiing on the Eagle Glacier in Alaska, … READ MORE →

Concussion Safety – Rowan’s Law Implementation

– The Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport (MTCS) very recently provided Cross Country Ski Ontario (and other provincial sport organizations) information and resources related to the implementation of Rowan’s Law on July 1, … READ MORE →

US Biathlon Women Train in Europe

(France) – Led by Susan Dunklee, Clare Egan and US Coach Armin Auchentaller, this July meant one thing to the seven women on the US Biathlon Team: a three-week long European camp starting with … READ MORE →

Luke Bodensteiner Announced as New General Manager and Chief of Sport Development at Soldier Hollow

(Park City, UT) – Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation (UOLF) announces the hiring of Luke Bodensteiner as the new General Manager of Soldier Hollow & Chief of Sport Development. This position combines both the role … READ MORE →

Job Opportunities at Sovereign Lake Nordic – Head of Grooming & Operator, Mechanic and Counter Staff

(Vernon, B.C.) – Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive wages and salaries. As the Nations Largest ski club, we offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment in a stunning … READ MORE →

Biathlon Canada Announces Preliminary Domestic Calendar for 2019-20 Season

(Canmore, Alta.) – Biathlon Canada is excited to share the Domestic Calendar for the 2019-2020 season. The highlights of the calendar are described in more detail below. To see the Biathlon Canada Domestic Calendar 2019-2020 … READ MORE →

WADA Statement on Operation Viribus that Smashed 17 Crime Groups Trafficking Counterfeit Medicines

– The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has issued a statement regarding Operation Viribus that smashed 17 organized crime groups involved in the trafficking of counterfeit medicines across Europe. The investigation led by Europol, involved 33 … READ MORE →

Bjørnstad, Kruuser Rejoin U.S. Cross Country Team Staff

– The U.S. Cross Country Team welcomes two familiar faces back to the support staff for the 2019-20 season. Per-Erik Bjørnstad and Karel Kruuser bring a wealth of technical ski preparation knowledge and skill … READ MORE →

2019 NENSA’s High Peaks Cyclery Rollerski Series p/b SkiTrax – Aug. 3-Nov. 2 Register TODAY

(New Gloucester, ME) – NENSA is proud to announce High Peaks Cyclery as our series title sponsor. High Peaks Cyclery was established in 1983 as one of the first original multi-sport stores in Lake … READ MORE →

FIS Roller Ski World Cup Begins in Beijing, China – Klaebo on Board

(China) – A total of 58 women and 69 men from 14 competing nations launched the FIS Roller Ski World Cup summer in style in Beijing (CHN), among them FIS Cross-Country World Cup winner … READ MORE →

American Birkebeiner Joins Visma Ski Classics as Challenger

(Wisconsin) – The Slumberland American Birkebeiner is North America’s largest cross-country ski race and the first American event to enter the world of Visma Ski Classics. The new Visma Ski Classics Challengers concept was launched … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – NSCF-FXC Seeks Head Coach/Director of Skier Development

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks (NSCF) is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to lead its junior racing and training program, Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC) as Head Coach.  This … READ MORE →

XCSO Launches Fund Development Web Page and Two Fundraising Initiatives

– Cross Country Ski Ontario is excited to launch our Fund Development web page and two fund raising initiatives. Cross Country Ski Ontario recently launched a Fund Development program with the intention of increasing … READ MORE →

Pennie Rand Receives 2019 Chummy Broomhall Award

– NENSA is thrilled to announce Pennie Rand as the 2019 recipient of the Chummy Broomhall Award.  This award honors Chummy, who was the Chisholm Ski Club leader for nearly 70 years, a two-time Olympian, and … READ MORE →

Legendary Beckie Scott Receives Honour of Officer of the Order of Canada

(Ottawa, ON) – On July 4, Canadian cross-country ski legend Beckie Scott, 44, Olympic champion and tireless advocate of clean sport, received the honour of Officer of the Order of Canada, one of the … READ MORE →

Mont-Sainte-Anne to Host 2021 Canadian Cross-country Ski Championships

(Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC) – Canada’s cross-country ski athletes will be following a trail to Quebec for the 2021 Canadian Ski Championships, Nordiq Canada’s Events Committee announced in concert with Corporation Courses de ski de fond … READ MORE →

Happy Fourth of July

– Happy Fourth of July as the USA celebrates its 243rd birthday with record barbeques and fireworks galore it’s a great occasion to pay tribute once again to the nation’s first Olympic gold medal … READ MORE →

8-Time Paralympic Medalist Oksana Masters Switches From Skiing Back To Cycling, Juggles Business School

– When Oksana Masters was wrapping up her five-medal performance in Nordic skiing at the Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, she was in the dark as to what the next steps would be in … READ MORE →

Diggins 5th in Women’s 50km CL Kanalrennet Rollerski Race at Sommarland Skifestival in Norway

(Norway) – US star Jessie Diggins finished 5th in the women’s 50km Kanalrennet CL rollerski race on June 30 at the Sommarland Skifestival in Norway. Therese Johaug took the win while Norway’s Håvard Solås … READ MORE →

Borah Teamwear Happy 4th of July – Nordic Preseason Early Booking Savings

– This year’s Borah EPIC race was a tremendous success! It featured a reverse course that was both exciting and challenging, a new gravel race, and tons of great memories. We look forward to … 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 →