September 30, 2015 – The second ladies’ coaching seminar took place in Seefeld (AUT) from 25th-27th September 2015. Former top Italian Cross-Country skier Gabriella Paruzzi and other international speakers prepared an intensive programme for 18 participants from 12 countries.

Roller Skiing was also on the programme of the ladies' seminar © FIS

The three-day agenda included topics ranging from specifics in ladies’ training, importance of the right strength body balance, impacts of high altitude on athletes, as well as an insight into the structure of Norwegian skiing model. The programme also featured a practical portion of roller skiing training.

“The second female coach seminar was great and inspiring. It was fun to see so many actively involved women from different parts of the world, “Gabriella Paruzzi, Chair of the FIS Sub-Committee for ladies’ Cross-Country said. “We had two interesting days with a lot of learning and sharing combined with outdoor activity. I am very happy to see the positive development in the engagement of women in our sport.”

Also the FIS Cross-Country Committee Chairman Vegard Ulvang was happy about the second edition of the seminar: “The ladies’ Sub-Committee has done a great job. The seminar is a great chance for the women coaches to meet and share their knowledge. I am glad to see that more and more women get engaged also on a higher level. Nevertheless, we still need more women as coaches, leaders, technical delegates and athletes.”