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Corey Stock Wins Third Title on Day 3 CL Races at the 2012 US Junior XC Ski Nationals

(Midway, UT) – More champions were crowed as the classic stars strutted their stuff on Day 3 at the 2012 US Junior XC Ski Nationals where top junior skiers in the country battled the … READ MORE →

Jack-Sasseville [P] Pam Doyle

The Sasseville Report – Len Valjas…Dreams do Come True

(Barrie, ON) – Back in 2002 Mike Badham and I created a set of goals for Team Hardwood. Our dream goal at the time was to put a skier on the 2010 Olympic Team. … READ MORE →

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Brooks Report: Moving 190 Pounds of Awkwardness

– There is certainly an art to traveling and traveling well. There are tricks to traveling in a big group such as the US Ski Team, and there are tricks to traveling by yourself. … READ MORE →

Sarah Hendrickson [P] FIS Ski Jumping

USA’s Hendrickson Wins Inaugural FIS Women’s WCup Ski Jumping 2012 Crystal Globe

(Oslo, Norway) – The last time Sarah Hendrickson and her teammates ski jumped on the Midstubakken hill in Oslo, Norway, they had a job to do. This time, it was purely for joy. American … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Fischer 11/12 Carbonlite Hole Skis, Xcelerator Bindings, Carbonlite Poles (value $1,100)

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2011/12 Contest Standings after Drammen

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2011/12 Contest standings after the WCup in Drammen, Norway where USA’s Kikkan Randall made history when she clinched the women’s WCup … READ MORE →

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2012 US Junior XC Ski Nationals Day 2 Freestyle Race PHOTOS

(Midway, UT) – Check out some great photos from Day 2 of the 2012 US Junior XC Ski Nationals, where the top junior skiers contested the freestyle competitions. Find the full report HERE.
Full results … READ MORE →

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SuperTour Finals and Long Distance US XC Nationals March 24-31 Update

(Craftsbury Common, Vermont) – The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is excited to welcome the nation’s top skiers for the SuperTour Finals and Long Distance Nationals on March 24th through the 31st.
After a slow start to … READ MORE →

Beckie Scott [P] Chris Redden

IOC Announces Members of its 27 Commissions – Beckie Scott on Board

(Toronto, ON) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today the members of its 27 Commissions. Among those individuals on the 2012 list are Canadian Olympic Committee Board Members Walter Sieber, Richard W. Pound, … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Fischer 11/12 Carbonlite Hole Skis, Xcelerator Bindings, Carbonlite Poles (value $1,100)

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2011/12 Contest Standings after Lahti

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2011/12 Contest standings after the WCup in Lahti, Finland. Siggy’s Speedsters is still out front with 1,496 points, while JOlca2 holds … READ MORE →

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CAAWS Releases New CS4L Resource on International Women’s Day

(Ottawa, ON) – In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) announces the publication of Actively Engaging Women and Girls: Addressing the … READ MORE →

Kikkan Randall (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Randall Clinches Historic Sprint Cup Globe – Canada’s Crawford Strong 5th as Bjoergen Takes Gold

March 07, 2012 (Drammen, Norway) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall clinched the Sprint Cup globe on Wednesday in Drammen making history as the first American women to win a World Cup overall title also marking … READ MORE →

Len Valjas (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

WCup Silver for Canada’s Len Valjas in Men’s CL Sprints at Drammen – USA’s Newell 6th

(Drammen, Norway) – Canada’s Len Valjas was on top of the world on Wednesday as the Torontonian who skis for Team Harwood, claimed the first WCup podium of his young career placing second in … READ MORE →

Susan Dunklee (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Dunklee Suprises with Career-Best 5th in Women’s 15km Individual as Norway’s Berger Nails Gold

(Ruhpolding, GER) – American Susan Dunklee had the race of her life on Wednesday in Ruhpolding, Germany by finishing fifth in the women’s 15km Individual, only seven seconds off the podium.
Dunklee missed one shot … READ MORE →

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2012 US Junior XC Ski Nationals Day 2 Freestyle Race Results

(Midway, UT) – On Day 2 at the 2012 US Junior XC Ski Nationals the top junior skiers contested the freestyle competitions. Here are the live results with splits for all categories.
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Graefnings and Soderman Win NCAA 5/10km FR Races on Day 1 as Dartmouth Leads w/Six RMISA Teams In Top Nine

(Bozeman, Mont.) – Utah’s Maria Graefnings successfully defended her individual NCAA Championship in the women’s 5km freestyle race, kicking things off on the right foot for the RMISA schools at Bohart Ranch on Wednesday … READ MORE →

NE teammates (l) Brooke Mooney (SMS) and Rebecca Smith (CSU) post race. [P] Amie Smith

2012 US Junior XC Ski Nationals Day 1 CL Sprint Video and More Photos

(Midway, UT) – Here’s a short video with footage of the finish of the J2 Girls Classic Sprint won by Julia Kern (CSU) over Brooke Mooney (SMS) in second on Monday, Day 1 of … READ MORE →

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Randall Report: Race Tails – Back in Action in Lahti

(Lahti, Finland) – Hi friends, it’s been a long delay in getting my Race Tails out, but I’m trying to get back in the habit.  Here’s a report from this past weekend in Lahti:
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Sam Tarling of Dartmouth [P] Herb Swanson

Talkin’ With the Gravy-Train at the NCAAs – Sten Fjeldheim and Sam Tarling

(Bozeman, Montana) – On the eve of the 2012 NCAA Championships running from March 7-10 at Bohart Ranch in Bozeman, Montana, Peter Graves caught with NMU Coach Sten Fjeldheim, and Dartmouth NCAA Champion, Sam … READ MORE →

Jay Hakkinen (USA) [P] US Biathlon/Nordic Focus

Jakov Fak Delivers Historic Gold for Slovenia at IBU Worlds in Men’s 20km Individual – USA’s Kakkinen 31st UPDATED

(Ruhpolding, GER) – Jakov Fak made history for his home country of Slovenia on Tuesday in winning the gold medal in the Men’s Individual 20km competition at the IBU World Championships in Ruhpolding, Germany.
The … READ MORE →

Women’s FJ2 podium (l-r) Brooke Mooney 2nd, Julia Kern 1st, Alayna Sonnesyn 3rd [P] Gunther Kern

2012 US Junior XC Ski Nationals Day 1 CL Sprints Results and Photos

(Midway, UT) – New England dominated the Classic Sprints yesterday on Day 1 of the 2012 US Junior Nationals taking place at Soldier Hollow in Midway, UT running from March 5-11, and is leading … READ MORE →

1st Prize – OneWay Premio 10 WCup Skis, Diamond Storm Premio 10 Poles, SNS Premio Pilot Bindings. (value $1,350)

FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2011/12 Contest Standings after Finlandia Hiihto

(Toronto, ON) – We are excited to announce the standings for the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Marathon Cup 2011/12 International Contest after the the 50km Classic Finlandia Hiito in Finland and apologize for the delay. … READ MORE →

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TD Bank J2 Nordic Ski Championships Come to Rumford – March 9-11

(Rumford, ME) – Ski conditions are expected to be very good for The TD Bank J2 Nordic Ski Championships being held at Rumford’s Historic Black Mountain of Maine, from Friday, March 9 through Sunday, … READ MORE →

Vibeke Skofterud (NOR) [P] Vasaloppet

FIS Marathon Cup News – Brink, Skofterud Victorious at 88th Vasaloppet

– Perfect conditions made this year’s Vasaloppet the fastest ever! Jörgen Brink from Sweden, won the Vasaloppet, for the third consecutive time and broke the record by19s, which is therefore now 3:38.41! By breaking … READ MORE →

Kikkan Randall (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Randall 5th at Lahti CL Sprints and Poised to Take Sprint Cup Overall + Brief Interview

(Lahti, Finland) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall skied with panache to end the day in 5th and move another important step closer to claiming the Sprint Cup overall title. Now with 604 points Randall … READ MORE →

Simeon Hamilton (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

Joensson Takes CL Sprint Gold in Lahti – USA’s Hamilton 11th

(Lahti, Finland) – Sweden’s Emil Joensson pipped his team mate Teodor Peterson in a photo finish in the men’s 1.4km CL Sprint for the win in a day that saw the famous Lahti final … READ MORE →

Darya Domracheva (BLR) [P] Nordic Focus

Domracheva Wins Career-First IBU World Championship Gold – Kocher Top North American in 26th

(Ruhpolding, GER) – Belarusian Darya Domracheva scored a decisive victory and the biggest win of her career on Sunday in the women’s 10km pursuit at the IBU World Championships in Ruhpolding, Germany. Domracheva finished … READ MORE →

USA’s Lowell Bailey [P] Nordic Focus

France’s Fourcade Scores Second Gold at IBU Worlds – USA’s Bailey 20th

(Ruhpolding, GER) – Martin Fourcade of France scored his second gold medal with a come-from-behind performance in the men’s 12.5km Pursuit at the IBU Worlds as his fast skiing continued to bring success despite … READ MORE →

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Sovereign Lake Loppet – Saturday, March 12

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – You are invited to the Sovereign Lake Freestyle Loppet Saturday March 10.  The event is open to skiers of all abilities from recreational to elite. Events start at 2 or 4 km for kids, a … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Harvey Wins Bronze at 30km Skiathlon WCup in Lahti

March 3, 2012 (Lahti, Finland) – WCup leader Dario Cologna (SUI) took another decisive win in the men’s 30km Skiathlon in Lahti on Saturday but for North American fans the day belonged to Canada with Alex … READ MORE →

Therese Johaug (NOR) [P] Nordic Focus

Johaug Unstoppable at Lahti 15km Skiathlon – Randall Strong 12th, Diggins 18th and Stephen 21st

(Lahti, Finland) – Norway’s Therese Johaug was unstoppable in the women’s 15km Skiathlon in Lahti on Saturday leading a Norwegian sweep as she claimed the victory defending her win from last year. Team mate … READ MORE →

Magdalena Neuner (GER) [P] Nordic Focus

Germany’s Neuner Scores Hometown Sprint Win at IBU Worlds – Kocher Top North American in 18th

(Ruhpolding, GER) – Germany’s Magdalena Neuner gave local fans the win they wanted today as she shot clean en route to claiming the gold medal in the women’s 7.5km Sprint race at the 2012 … READ MORE →

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USA’s Burke Strong 10th and Le Guellec 14th as France’s Fourcade Claims Gold

(Ruhpolding, GER) – The USA’s Tim Burke led the North Americans today with a 10th-place finish in the men’s 10km Sprint competition at the IBU World Championships in Ruhpolding, Germany. With only one shooting … READ MORE →

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USA’s Hendrickson Wins in Japan and Secures Women’s Ski Jumping WCup Overall Title

(Zao, Japan) — Sarah Hendrickson clinched the inaugural women’s ski jumping World Cup overall title Saturday in Zao, Japan — a feat so significant that even she was left nearly speechless. “It’s pretty crazy … READ MORE →

EISA All-East Teams and Awards Announcement

– The Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) has announced its All-East First and Second Team honors as well as individual discipline points leaders and Rookie of the Year awards for the 2012 season:
EISA All-East … READ MORE →

Kikkan Randall (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

FIS XC WCup Moves to Lahti for Final Scandinavian Stretch – Tight Overall Races Ahead

(Lahti, Finland) – The final World Cup period gets under way in Lahti, Finland, this weekend with skiathlon and classic sprint events. After a two-week break which allowed many younger athletes to compete at … READ MORE →

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Employment Opportunities – Team Hardwood

(Barrie, ON) – Team Hardwood is seeking to hire qualified cross country ski coaches to fill two available positions: Junior Development Squad Coach. Both are part-time positions with most work responsibilities on Saturdays in … READ MORE →

Jakov Fak (SLO) crossed the line first but settled for the silver. [P] Nordic Focus

Norway Wins Mixed Team Relay with Jury Decision – USA 12th, Canada 18th

(Ruhpolding, GER) – In a controversial ruling Team Norway captured the first gold medal of the IBU World Championships in Ruhpolding, Germany on Thursday, while the silver was claimed by Slovenia, as host nation … READ MORE →

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Team USA Kicks off 2012 IBU World Championships Today in Ruhpolding

(Rupholding, Germany) – The 2012 IBU World Championships open Mar. 1 in Ruhpolding, Germany with the 2×6+2×7.5 km Mixed Relay featuring a team of two women & two men. Sara Studebaker (Boise, ID), Susan … READ MORE →

Finlandia Hiihto Men’s winner Stanislav Rezac (CZE) [P] FIS

FIS Marathon Cup News: Finlandia Hiihto 50k Classic – Koukal and Shevchenko Win

– (Lahti, Finland) – Normally, the skating technique is his favourite one and he would never declare himself a classic specialist, however, it was in a classic style race, that he won his first … READ MORE →

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Northug to Skip Vasaloppet Due to Stomach Ailment

(Norway) – Norwegian cross-country ski king, Petter Northug Jr., will not be on the start line at Sunday’s Vasaloppet. The traditional 90km race from Salen to Mora was one of the main season goals … READ MORE →

Canadian Wintersports Announces New Ownership

(Montreal, QC) – Canadian Wintersports Corp. (CWS) announces that Peter Rozmovits will be the new owner of Canadian Wintersports.  Seppo Lappalainen indicated “The time had come to pass on the company he has such … READ MORE →

Tad Elliott wins his first American Birkie. [P] Swix Sport

American Birkie Comments from Elliott, Brooks, Liebsch and Gregg + PHOTOS

– SkiTrax caught up with the top men’s and women’s finishers after the biggest XC ski marathon in the U.S. – the American Birkebeiner in Cable, WI. Read race recaps from 50k FR winners … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Fischer 11/12 Carbonlite Hole Skis, Xcelerator Bindings, Carbonlite Poles (value $1,100)

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2011/12 Contest – Standings after Poland

(Toronto, ON) – We are excited to present the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2011/12 Contest standings after the inaugural Szklarska Poreba WCup in Poland. Siggy’s Speedsters continues to lead with a total of 1,322 … READ MORE →

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CCES Survey Deadline – Feb. 29

– The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) would like to remind all those interested in helping shape the future of drug-free sport that the survey for our anti-doping rules consultation closes on … READ MORE →

FAF MSA – Mar. 18 [P] Fast and Female

Fast and Female MSA – Mar. 18

(Mont-Ste-Anne, QC) – Fast and Female will be traveling East for its second Cross-Country Ski event of the season as it hosts an activity on March 18, 2012 as part of the 2012 Haywood … READ MORE →

One Way and FFS extend agreement through 2018.

One Way and French Ski Federation Extend Partnership Through 2018

– The Finnish Nordic Sports brand ONE WAY and the French Ski Federation (FFS) began their successful cooperation for the exclusive supply of textiles and footwear for the Nordic Ski Teams two years ago. … READ MORE →

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Diggins Report: Racing in Turkey…and Dealing with Pressure!

(Ezurum, Turkey) – The Junior/U23 Worlds trip to Turkey has been a really great experience, despite my personal hiccups during the week. It’s been so cool to see international racing through the eyes of junior … READ MORE →

Patrick Johnson [P] Cory Ransom

Vermont Wins EISA Championship in Tough Conditions

(Hancock/Stowe, VT) – Under steady snowfall and gusting winds, the University of Vermont claimed its second consecutive and 32nd EISA Championship in the program’s history on Feb. 25. Vermont led the charge totaling 955 … READ MORE →

1st Prize – OneWay Premio 10 WCup Skis, Diamond Storm Premio 10 Poles, SNS Premio Pilot Bindings. (value $1,350)

FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2011/12 Contest Standings after the Tartu Maraton REVISED

(Toronto, ON) – We are happy to announce the standings for the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Marathon Cup 2011/12 International Contest after the the 63km Classic Tartu Maraton in Estonia and apologize for the delay. … READ MORE →

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Russia Dominates Relays at Junior World Championships – Canada 9th and 10th, USA 10th and 11th PHOTOS

(Erzurum, TUR) – Russia’s junior athletes put their stamp on the final day of competition at the Junior World Championships in Erzurum, Turkey, winning both the women’s 4×3.3km and the men’s 4x5km (CL/FR) relays.
The … READ MORE →