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Canada’s Boyd-Clowes 9th and USA’s Bickner 10th at Ski Jumping Summer GP in Japan

(Hakuba, Japan) – Canada’s Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes claimed an exciting 9th-place result followed by the USA’s Kevin Bickner in 10th in the HS 131 ski jumping event at the Summer Grand Prix in Hakuba, Japan this … READ MORE →

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Kangaroo Hoppet 2018 Features Over 1,000 Skiers

(Falls Creek, AUS) – The 2018 Australian winter has been amazing and it was no exception for the 28th Kangaroo Hoppet at Falls Creek today. Over 1,000 skiers from 24 countries took part in … READ MORE →

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Alex Harvey 5th in 24km CL Mass Start at Toppidrettsveka 2018

(Aure, Norway) – Canada’s Alex Harvey followed up his second-place result on the opening day with a 5th place finish in the men’s 24km Classic mass start race at the 2018 Toppidrettsveka international Rollerski … READ MORE →

[P] Nickel Plate Nordic

Job Opportunity – General Manager at Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Club

(Hedley, BC) – Nickel Plate Nordic Centre is located in the scenic Okanagan Valley, just 45 minutes from downtown Penticton. It boasts 56 km of groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing as … READ MORE →

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USA’s Ben Loomis 18th at Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix in Austria

(Villach, Austria) – In the second of three Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix events, the USA’s Ben Loomis finished 18th in the Gundersen NH HS98/10.0 Km competition at Villach in Austria. Summer GP events are the … READ MORE →

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Visma Ski Classics Announce Exciting New Rules to Attract More Female Skiers

– The long distance ski championship Visma Ski Classics consist of 12 events all around Europe. The tour continues to invest in making more female skiers joining Pro Teams and competing for the points. … READ MORE →

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USA’s Geraghty-Moats Takes Historic Victory at Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix in Germany

(Oberwiesenthal, GER) – American Tara Geraghty-Moats made history winning her first, and the USA’s first, women’s Nordic Combined event at the inaugural Summer Grand Prix in Oberwiesenthal, Germany on Aug. 19. Once a again … READ MORE →

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It’s OFFICIAL – Lake Placid to Host 2023 Winter Universiade Games

(Lake Placid, NY) – Lake Placid will once again be home to the Winter World Universiade Games after the International University Sports Federation (FISU) announced on Aug. 16 that the Adirondacks Region would host … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey 2nd in Men’s Skiathlon on Day 1 at Toppidrettsveka 2018

(Knyken, NOR) – Canada’s Alex Harvey was a very close second in the men’s Skiathlon Rollerski race, a mere 0.6 sec from victory on Day One, as the Toppidrettsveka 2018 got underway in Norway … READ MORE →

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USA’s Geraghty-Moats 2nd at Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix in Germany

(Oberwiesenthal, GER) – The USA’s Tara Geraghty-Moats, 25, landed second on the podium at the first-ever women’s Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix held today in Oberwiesenthal, Germany. Geraghty-Moats, from West Fairlee, VT, was the fasted … READ MORE →

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CCC Welcomes Rundle Sport as New Supplier

(Canmore, AB) – CCC is thrilled to announce Rundle Sport as an official equipment supplier of the Canadian National Ski Team. After excellent feedback from several Olympic and Paralympic athletes, CCC will be distributing … READ MORE →

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CCC Request for Rebranding Proposal

– Cross-Country Ski de fond Canada is the national sport organization that works with member clubs, provincial and territorial divisions, and other partners to coordinate and support the development of cross-country skiing from introductory … READ MORE →

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2018 App Gap Challenge Rollerski Race a Big Success – Patterson and Bratrud Win + Interviews

(Fayston, Vermont) – NENSA’s 2018 Bag Balm App Gap Challenge held on on Aug. 11 was an absolute success with almost 120 finishers – doubling the 2017 field. Held in a Pursuit-style format, the … READ MORE →

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Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks-FXC Junior Racing Program Seeks Assistant Coach

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks-Fairbanks Cross Country (NSCF-FXC) junior racing program is looking for an assistant coach to begin work this fall.
Our team has been steadily growing and improving since its … READ MORE →

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NENSA Rollerski Tour Celebrity Deathmatch – Jensen vs Newell

(Lake Placid, NY) – A celebrity match-up between the fastest rollerskier in the world, Ludvig Sognen Jensen from Norway, and former US national cross-country sprint champion, Andy Newell, was part of a successful summer … READ MORE →

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Silver Creek Fire Threatens Renowned Latigo Ranch Forcing Evacuation

(Kremmling, CO) – Latigo Ranch, about 27.2km (17 miles) northwest of Kremmling in Colorado, has been ordered by the Grand County Sheriff’s Office to evacuate due to the raging Silver Creek Fire (near Gore … READ MORE →

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International Junior Cross-Country Camp Starts in Norway

(Sjusjøen, Norway) – The Norwegian Ski Association’s annual open Equinor International Junior Camp for Cross-Country Skiing is underway in Sjusjøen. Now in its eighth edition, the camp registered a participation record with a total … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Head Coach, Canadian Senior Cross Country Ski Team

(Canmore, AB) – We are seeking a proven, full-time Senior National Team head coach with international experience. The individual will provide leadership to and assume responsibility for achieving excellence within Canada’s Senior National Team. … READ MORE →

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Biathlon Canada Announces New National Team Coach and Long Term Athlete Development Director

– This summer Biathlon Canada announced that Pavel Lantsov will support National Team Head Coach, Matthias Ahrens, in developing and leading their Senior National Team. Pavel is a well-rounded biathlon coach with particular expertise … READ MORE →

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Bag Balm Joins NENSA and Named Sponsor of 2018 NENSA Bag Balm Rollerski Race Series

– The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is very pleased and excited to welcome Bag Balm, of Lyndonville VT into the NENSA sponsor family, and to announce the official naming of the “2018 … READ MORE →

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CCC Women’s Committee Female Athlete Mentorship Program – Applications Welcome

– The CCC 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 paired … READ MORE →

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NSCF Hires Alasdair Tutt at Head Coach and Program Director

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks (NSCF) announces the hiring of Alasdair Tutt as the new Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC) Head Coach and Program Director. Alasdair comes to the position with … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Coaching Development Director & Coach at Cross-Country Alberta/Camrose Ski Cub

– If you are passionate about working within a fast-paced, provincial sport organization, we have an excellent opportunity for you! Cross-Country Alberta (CCA) is looking for an experienced Coaching Development Director to join their … READ MORE →

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Celebration of Life and Tribute to Wendell “Chummy” Broomhall

(Rumford, Maine) – On July 27 a Celebration of the Life and tribute was held at Black Mountain Lodge for legendary Nordic ski pioneer, leader and icon, Wendell “Chummy” Broomhall, who passed away this … READ MORE →

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Salomon Appoints Lazzaroni to Lead Nordic Ski Business in the Americas

(Ogden, Utah) — Salomon announces the appointment of Robert Lazzaroni as nordic regional commercial manager for the Americas, effective August 27, 2018. Lazzaroni, a 25-year industry veteran and most recently the nordic domestic program … READ MORE →

[P] Cross Country Alberta

2018 Cross Country Alberta Jasper Camp Sept. 7-9 – Registration NOW OPEN

(Jasper, AB) – Registration is now live for our second annual province-wide Jasper camp, September 7-9, for Midgets, Juveniles, Junior Boys/Girls and Junior Men/Women. All coaches are welcome with no fee.

To register, click HERE
Dates: … READ MORE →

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Bob Haydock is 2018 Recipient of NENSA John Caldwell Award

– One of NENSA’s finest traditions is the awarding of the John Caldwell Award.  This award annually recognizes a single individual, or entity, which embodies the spirit, dedication, innovation and pride in our Nordic … READ MORE →

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Mary Moran Announced as CEO of Calgary 2026

(Calgary, AB) – Calgary 2026 has announced that Mary Moran will take on the role as CEO of the organization that hopes to secure the Winter Olympics once again for the city that hosted … READ MORE →

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Therese Johaug Wins Lysebotn Opp at Blink Festival – Harvey 10th and Torchia 13th in Men’s Race

(Norway) – Norwegian star, Therese Johaug, was back in the news winning the Lysebotn Opp 7.5 km FR race at the 2018 Blink Festival on Aug. 2, her first FIS event since her doping … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey 14th in Classic Race at Blink Festival in Norway

(Norway) – Canada’s Alex Harvey finished 14th in the men’s 6okm Classic rollerski race at the annual Blink Festival in Norway as Russia went 1-2 with Alexander Bolshunov taking the win over Sergey Ardashev … READ MORE →

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FIS Rollerski Competition Debuts in China

(China) – The first FIOS Rollerski competition took place in Baiyin, China, from July 25-29. More than 300 athletes from  from China, Norway, Sweden and Russia took part. The competition program featured ladies’ and … READ MORE →

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Norway’s Vibeke Skofterud Tragically Killed in Jet Ski Accident

(Norway) – The cross-country ski community was stunned with the sad news that Vancouver 2010 Olympic relay champion, Vibeke Skofterud, 38, from Norway, was tragically killed in a jet ski accident near Arendal in … READ MORE →

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2018 US Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined Championships – 20th Annual Springer Tournee

(Park City, Utah) – The 20th annual Springer Tournee culminated with the 2018 US Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined Championships on a sunny morning in Park City this past weekend.
Canadian Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes was the top … READ MORE →

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University of New Mexico Votes to Cut Four Sports Teams Including Ski Programs

(Albuquerque, NM ) – According to an AP report the board of regents at the University of New Mexico recently voted to eliminate four sports teams including the men’s and women’s ski squads to address persistent … READ MORE →

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CXC Masters Camps with Celebrity Coaches Support Junior Athletes – Canada’s Babikov on Board

– Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) will hold a series of weekend-long camps from August to December. Proceeds will go directly to support junior athletes from Central Region attending international events. Each camp will … READ MORE →

[P] Canadian Paralympic Committee

Job Opportunities – Paralympic Sport Science & Medicine and Podium Pathway Advisors @ CPC

– The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) has two positions available and is now accepting applications for a Sport Science and Sport Medicine Advisor and a Podium Pathway Advisor. Please see full job descriptions and … READ MORE →

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CXC Igor Legacy Camps – Great Introduction to XC Ski Racing

(Duluth, Minn) – Eager young athletes got together in Duluth, Minn. in mid-July for a weekend of fun, fitness and skill development at Central Cross Country Skiing’s (CXC) Igor Legacy Camps. The series of … READ MORE →

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National Coaches Week #ThanksCoach

– National Coaches Week is a week to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they … READ MORE →

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Cross Country Canada Ski-at-School Program Powered by AltaGas

– Ski-at-School is a CCC program, sponsored by AltaGas, which aims to bring cross-country skiing to schools across Canada. The Ski-at-School program will knit together communities of teachers, students, and local ski clubs, Cross … READ MORE →

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Call for Nominations for Board Positions & Members @ Commonwealth Games Association of Canada

– Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) is seeking nominations to fill four (4) volunteer board positions and eight (8) individual members with passionate, energetic and enthusiastic individuals who are able to dedicate their time and … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Specialist, NSF Services @ Canadian Olympic Committee

(Toronto, ON) – Be part of building a national brand. Headquartered in Toronto, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence.  We are the largest private … READ MORE →

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Cross Country Canada 2018-19 Coaching Licenses – Registration Now Open

– All coaches coaching for more than 7 hours/year need to sign up for the CCC Coaching License before starting to coach after July 1st 2018. On July 1st 2018, the CCC Coaching License … READ MORE →

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Fredrik Landstedt Hired as University of Utah Director of Skiing

(Salt Lake City, Utah) – Veteran college ski coach Fredrik Landstedt has been hired as the Director of Skiing at the University of Utah. Landstedt brings 26 years of collegiate coaching experience to the … READ MORE →

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USA Nordic Statement on Women’s Nordic Combined Not Being Included at 2022 Olympic Games

(Park City, Utah) – New sports are being included in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games and USA Nordic is happy for the dedicated athletes and hard working organizers who will have the opportunity to … READ MORE →

Dahria Beatty (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Yukon Sports and Recreation to Receive $1.4 Million in Funding – XC Skiing is Big Winner

(Yukon) – Sports and recreation in the Yukon just received a fresh infusion of $1.4 million in funding from the Government of Yukon, in partnership with the Yukon Lottery Commission and Sport Canada, according … READ MORE →

[P] Canadian Sport Institute

Job Opportunities – Contractors for Sport Physiologist & Mental Performance at CSIO

(Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Sport Institute Ontario has two job openings available: Contractor, Sport Physiologist and Contractor, Mental Performance. CSIO is seeking Expressions of Interest from sport physiologists and from mental performance consultants … READ MORE →

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NENSA Announces Rollerski Tour with Norway’s Ludvig Sognen Jensen Aug. 6-10

– Cross-country skiing is an international sport, and with that in mind NENSA is very excited to announce that we are bringing Ludvig Sognen Jensen to New England for a week of high visibility … READ MORE →

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2019 Canada Winter Games Receives $100,000 Donation to Light River Bend XC Ski Trails

(Red Deer, Alberta) – Thanks to a $100,000 donation by Peavey Mart, a farm and ranch retail chain in Western Canada, the River Bend Golf and Recreation Area based in Red Deer, Alberta and … READ MORE →

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Team Canada’s Cross Country Squad Announced for 2019 World University Games

– Congratulations to the cross-country skiers who will be representing Canada at the 2019 World University Games in Krasnoyarsk, Russia in March next year. These skiers are full time university students who qualified over … READ MORE →

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Olympic Gold Medalist Kikkan Randall Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

(Alaska) – Legendary American cross-country ski star, Kikkan Randall, 35, recently announced she’s undergoing treatments for breast cancer. The news follows the storybook ending to her stellar career that culminated with winning the USA’s … READ MORE →