(Canmore, AB) – Representatives from long-time Cross Country Canada sponsor Auclair Gloves joined members of the National Ski Team in Mont Sainte-Anne for a dinner, product consultation and awards ceremony during last month’s Haywood … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Randy Starkman, who passed away recently at the age of 51, was the Toronto Star’s Amateur Sport reporter, a dedicated journalist that worked tirelessly to raise the profile of amateur sport … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to sport excellence. It is responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic movement, including Canada’s participation … READ MORE →

– Ivan Hudac, longtime coach of Petra Majdic, has prematurely terminated the contract with Slovenian Ski Team. Majdic ended her professional racing career after the season 2010/11. Since then, Hudac has been coaching the … READ MORE →

– The Canada Games Council is pleased to announce the launch of the 2013 and 2015 Canada Games Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program and Women in Coaching Program.
The Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program (AACP) is a … READ MORE →

– Canadian Ski Team member Ivan Babikov and wife Svetlana recently welcomed a new addition to their family, Daniel Oliver Babikov, a brother for Sergey.
Ivan Babikov: “Yeah Danny!!! Daniel Oliver Babikov is here!!! All … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Sports communities across Canada are mourning the loss of Randy Starkman, a passionate and prolific journalist, who championed amateur sport and was loved, respected and admired by athletes, colleagues and sport … READ MORE →

– Spring has arrived! A crazy but no less exciting winter has now been put to rest. This summer in New England holds the potential to be one of the best yet for Nordic … READ MORE →

(Kelowna, BC) – The first annual Nordic Workshop, presented by the Canada West Ski Areas Association, is being held May 1st at the Grand Okanagan Hotel in Kelowna, BC. Featuring lots of great speakers … READ MORE →

(Fairbanks, AK) – Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks’ Fairbanks Cross Country (NSCF-FXC) racing program is searching for an assistant coach to work with its Prep and Comp Teams, serving primarily middle school and high … READ MORE →

(Røldal, Norway) – Kristin Stoermer Steira and Chris Andre Jespersen were the quickest in Saturday’s Haukelirennet over the 32km freestyle race. Steira won the competition in 1:21.05 and edged out the big Crystal Globe … READ MORE →

– The second edition of the Olympic Solidarity scholarship program for Sochi 2014 has been launched following the success of the first edition in 2010, through which 325 athletes were assisted to prepare and … READ MORE →

April 15, 2012 – Members of the Forum Nordicum have once again elected the Queen and King of Nordic Skiing. With 524 votes,  three-time overall World Cup and Tour de Ski champion, Dario Cologna (SUI), … READ MORE →

April 14, 2012 (Norway) – The global Nordic community was sad to learn that legendary Norwegian cross-country skiing coach, Inge Braten, passed away on Friday after a brief illness. Braten, 63, had a brilliant career … READ MORE →

– The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club is seeking a Head Coach who will be responsible for a variety of programs for youth and adults in Revelstoke BC. Accomodation for this position is supplied by … READ MORE →

– Rossignol is delighted to announce that its top athletes have extended their contracts leading up to the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014. Heading the list is Carl-Johan Bergman, double medalist at the Ruhpolding World Championships in … READ MORE →

(Burlington, VT) – University of Vermont senior skier Amy Glen appeared in this week’s Sports Illustrated Faces in the Crowd section following her photo-finish victory to win the NCAA national title in the 15k … READ MORE →

(Finland) – One Way, one of the leading and fastest growing Nordic sport brands worldwide, is seeking a new distributor for the US market. Due to changes in our present operation we are offering … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) announced that longtime cross-country coach and former racer Joey Caterinichio (Anchorage) has been named Nordic program manager for the USSA. With the primary … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Check out this breathtaking, heart pumping video that gives fans and racers alike a glimpse of the upcoming cross country skiing Alberta World Cup scheduled for December 2012.

(Craftsbury Common, Vermont) – The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is pleased to announce five new additions to the Green Racing Project (GRP) for 2012. The GRP works to provide an environment where post-collegiate skiers can … READ MORE →

(New York, NY) – On April 4, Kikkan Randall, her mother, Deborah, and brother, Tanner, hit up NYC with Randall’s FIS Crystal Globe in tow. Their reason for schlepping the globe in its big … READ MORE →

– As the team enters its fourth year of domestic and international racing, the Craftsbury Green Racing Project is looking for an experienced Wax Tech for the 2012-2013 season. Responsibilities would include all waxing-related … READ MORE →

(Argentina) – The Andino Ushuaia Ski Club, Marcha Blanca Race Organization, and their partners are pleased to announce Argentina’s inaugural International Month of Cross Country Skiing scheduled for August 2012 near Ushuaia, Tierra del … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Teach a skill. Inspire the next Crosby. Be a role model. Because I had a coach that made a difference in my life. There are a million reasons to coach and … READ MORE →

(Anchorage, AK) – After spending five months racing and training in Europe, USST member and 2011/12 FIS WCup XC Sprint champion Kikkan Randall, 29,  finally returned to her home in Anchorage, Alaska. This was … READ MORE →

– Swedish Cross-Country manager Ulf Karlsson has put together the organization that should lead Swedish skiers next three seasons to World Championships in Val di Fiemme, Olympics in Sochi and home World Championships in … READ MORE →

(Craftsbury, Vermont) – The 3rd annual National J2 Talent Camp will be conducted August 4- August 11, 2012 in Craftsbury, Vermont at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. The camp will provide a great opportunity for … READ MORE →

– Justyna Kowalczyk underwent arthroscopic knee surgery at Warsaw clinic on March 20. “The recovery process has been going as planned so far but there is still some work to be done,” Kowalczyk wrote … READ MORE →

(Budal, Norway) – The annual Marit Sprint took place in Budal, Norway recently. “It’s a true fun to see all the happy kids,” Marit Bjoergen told nrk.no. After the race, the roles changed for … READ MORE →

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – The Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre will re-open from May 3-13 for great spring skiing. Start your training year on snow! Open to everyone with 12+ kms of grooming daily (skate … READ MORE →

April 7, 2012 (New Gloucester, ME) – The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is pleased to announce that Zach Stegeman will be its new Executive Director.  This past season Zach served as assistant coach … READ MORE →

– On this week’s edition of Talkin’ with the Gravy-Train, renowned sports journalist and announcer Peter Graves speaks with US XC Ski Team Head Coach, Chris Grover. In his interview, Grover reflects on the … READ MORE →

(Switzerland) – The FIS Continental Cup series all over the world are some of the most important Cross-Country competitions whilst they allow the younger athletes to prepare themselves for the World Cup level. Here … READ MORE →

– Stratton Mountain School is adding an Elite Team this year. Gus Kaeding, an SMS alum who has been coaching with CXC the past two years, will coach this group. The group will work … READ MORE →

(Craftsbury, Vermont) – One hundred and fifty girls between the ages 9 and19 joined 35 ambassadors including World Cup dominator Kikkan Randall and Fast and Female founder Chandra Crawford for a first-ever red hot … READ MORE →

– The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) is now accepting for the 2012 Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship. The scholarship, valued at $2,500, is awarded … READ MORE →

– The book titled “Wild Shot” is now available. Wild Shot is outwardly about the external physical demands and internal mental demands of the winter sports of Cross Country Skiing and Biathlon. Author Andy … READ MORE →

(Norway) – For many in the cross-country ski community, Norwegian Leif Torgersen was fondly known as “Doctor Wax”, the man who literally ate, slept and drank wax science during his  years as senior research … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, an internationally recognized leader in the fight against doping in sport, will celebrate its 20th anniversary tonight in a landmark event. Twenty years ago, … READ MORE →

– I just got back from a product development trip (Coreteam meeting) in Switzerland. These were the best meetings that I have ever taken part of as part of this team. Generally we have … READ MORE →

– Attention Race Organizers: If you are interested in submitting a bid for a 2012-2013 NENSA event (TD Bank Eastern Cup and Championship events), a bid packet will be available online at www.nensa.net at … READ MORE →

– The deadline for the National Winter Sports Association has been changed to April 10th for Club and NDC applications. Athlete applications for funding were still required by March 31st. Request for Proposals HERE.

(Mount Shark, AB) – Here are the full results and a selection of photos courtesy of Angus Cockney from the 15th annual Mt. Sharkfest 2012 that was back at Mount Shark this year hosted … READ MORE →

(Vuokatti, Finland) – Canada’s Mark Arendz finished second overall on the IPC World Cup for the second straight season following a fourth-place finish in Sunday’s pursuit race in Vuokatti, Finland.
Searching for this third straight … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – SkiTrax has learned that Cross Country Canada and USSA are in formal discussions to merge and create a North American Ski Association that intends to be powerhouse on the international playing … READ MORE →

(Craftsbury, VT) – Thanks to all the organizers and athletes for a great 2012 USSA SuperTour series!  With the challenging weather conditions experienced all across the country the winter, there were still some stellar … READ MORE →

(Craftsbury, Vermont) – Kris Freeman (SSCV/USST) can still lay claim to being the US’s top distance skier after winning today’s 50km freestyle race, the final event of the season at the US National Distance … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Following a spectacular season by Canada’s Devon Kershaw, Alex Harvey and Len Valjas, Cross Country Canada’s on-line store now features a Canadian Power T-Shirt featuring charicatures of the three Nordic Knights… … READ MORE →

(Vuokatti, Finland) – Canada’s Mark Arendz sprinted his way back onto the podium for the second-straight day at the IPC World Cup Finals in biathlon – this time in the sprint competition.
The 22-year-old Arendz, … READ MORE →