Rollerskiers on the roads near Hardwood. [P] Graham Longford

Southern Ontario High Performance Training Camp Report

(Barrie, ON) – Over 100 committed young cross country ski racers from across Ontario, as well as Quebec and Newfoundland, converged on Hardwood Ski and Bike last week for the 2011 Southern Ontario Training … READ MORE →

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Countdown to Innsbruck 2012

(Innsbruck, Austria) – The IOC Coordination Commission for the 1st Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck in 2012 has concluded its fourth and final visit to the Austrian host city. The Coordination Commission visit … READ MORE →

FIS Grand Prix Concludes Asian Tour in Almaty

(Almaty, Kazakhstan) – The first FIS top level Ski Jumping competition in Almaty, Kazakhstan, ended with a premiere. 22-year-old Jurij Tepes from Slovenia took his first FIS Grand Prix Ski Jumping victory on the … READ MORE →

National Nordic Foundation – Support Americas Future Nordic Stars

– The National Nordic Foundation exists to help America’s young, dedicated, and driven Nordic talent realize their, and America’s, long term potential in sport and in life. The biggest hurdle facing American Nordic racers … READ MORE →

NENSA L1 and USST L100 Clinic in Lake Placid – Sept. 11

(Lake Placid, NY) – Join us for a NENSA L1 and USSA L100 Techique clinic to gain some new ideas for improving ski skills! This week starts the annual fall USST training camp in … READ MORE →

National Sport School Opens at Canada Olympic Park

(Calgary, AB) – The pursuit of excellence in both academics and athletics got a whole lot easier for more than 150 Calgary-based student-athletes as the National Sport School opened the doors to its new … READ MORE →

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One Way Announces New North American Distributors

(Vantaa, Finland) – As a well-known Finnish Nordic Sports brand, ONE WAY Sport is pleased to announce two new North American distribution channels for its Nordic ski products and accessories.
“We are proud to present … READ MORE →

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Estonia’s Tartu Maraton Joins 2012 Ski Classics

– The Ski Classics are the long distance championships across Europe which had a fantastic first season in 2011. The 2012 Ski Classics will include seven long distance ski races and new for 2012 … READ MORE →

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Hanneman Blog – APU Late August Glacier Camp

(Alaska) – We spent last week up on the glacier, for the final training camp of this summer. It turned out to be very decent weather, which inspired us all to hammer out some … READ MORE →

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USA’s Eileen Carey – New Chair of FIS Sub-Committee for Ladies’ XC

– Eileen Carey (USA) is the new chair of the Sub-Committee for Ladies’ Cross-Country, appointed by the FIS Council in November 2010. The FIS Newsflash has traditionally introduced all new Committee Chairs and here … READ MORE →

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FIS Cross-Country World Cup Sold Out – Helvetia Group on Board

September 3, 2011 – FIS is pleased to announce that the Cross-Country World Cup is “sold out” for the next several years. Swiss insurer Helvetia Group has joined the group of main sponsors – presenting … READ MORE →

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Bjornsen Blog – Eagle Glacier Final Training Camp

(Alaska) – I just recently came down from my final training camp of the summer up at Eagle Glacier. This camp was a bit different than all the rest… weather wise mostly!

We were fortunate … READ MORE →

Employment Opportunity – COC Chef de Mission Sochi 2014

– The Canadian Olympic Committee is seeking a Chef de Mission for Sochi 2014 to be the official spokesperson for the athletes and Canadian Team at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games in Russia.
Organization: Canadian … READ MORE →

Fast and Female Park City 2011 [P] Fast and Female

First-Ever Fast and Female Park City Event – October 8

(Park City, UT / Canmore, AB) – A dynamic and inspiring group of 25 world-class female athletes is preparing to host a once-in-a-lifetime Fast and Female event in Park City on October 8, 2011 … READ MORE →

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Interview with T-Bay Development Coach Eric Bailey

( Orillia, ON) – At the recent Southern Ontario Training Camp at Hardwood Ski and Bike near Orillia, ON, Graham Longford caught up with Eric Bailey, Head Coach at the National Development Centre in … READ MORE →

One Way Norge AS Established

– One Way Norge AS is a reality! One Way Sport Oy has taken the initiative to open a new and strong distribution company in Norway that will distribute all OW products in Norway including … READ MORE →

2011/12 Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski – 6th Edition Features 9 Races

– Last week, the main team involved with the FIS Tour de Ski preparations visited the four Tour host venues of Oberhof, Oberstdorf (both GER), Toblach and Val di Fiemme (both ITA). The 6th … READ MORE →

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Interview with Simi Hamilton

– Simi Hamilton grew up in Aspen, CO with skiing in his blood. Since before he can remember, he spent every non-school day during the winter either on the alpine hill or out on … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Waterville Valley XC Director

(Waterville Valley, NH) – Waterville Valley in New Hampshire is seeking an XC Director. The candidate must possess a knowledge of XC events, possess a high energy, outgoing personality, and have previous supervisory experience. … READ MORE →

Petter Northug (NOR) [P] Stian Broch

Northug Confirms Start at 2012 König Ludwig Lauf

(Oberammergau, Germany) – Petter Northug Jr., the Vancouver 2010 double Olympic Champion and Oslo 2011 triple World Champion has confirmed that he’ll race the 2012 edition of the König Ludwig Lauf in Oberammergau on … READ MORE →

Marit Bjoergen (NOR). [P] Nordic Focus

Bjoergen Wants to be a Mom after 2014

– Marit Bjoergen (NOR) has ruled out motherhood before she concludes her racing career, according to Langrenn.com. The 31-year-old XC skiing superstar has admitted she would like to have a family, but she aims … READ MORE →

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Novak and Bottomley Win Kangaroo Hoppet

(Falls Creek, Australia) – Australia’s international ski marathon the Kangaroo Hoppet was held today at Falls Creek in north-east Victoria. The first skier across the line in the premier 30km Freestyle event was Petr … READ MORE →

Estonia’s National XC Ski Team Doctor to Leave his Post

(Estonia) – The fallout surrounding the doping scandal involving Estonia’s top xc skier, Andrus Veerpalu, and his three-year ban continues as Tarvo Kuidma, the Estonian national team’s doctor, has decided to leave his post. … READ MORE →

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Kangaroo Hoppet Kicks Off Worldloppet Series on August 27

The 21st annual Kangaroo Hoppet will be held at Falls Creek in north east Victoria on August 27, 2011. The 42km  Hoppet is the opening event of the 2011 / 2012 Worldloppet series of … READ MORE →

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FIS XC Interview with Andrew Musgrave

– A Scandinavian newspaper called him once “A Brit that isn’t actually that bad..”. And Andrew Musgrave is not bad at all! He scored a very good 6th place in the 15km Freestyle at … READ MORE →

National Ski Team athletes Graeme Killick (green) and Len Valjas (red) doing ski-striding intervals with junior athletes at last year’s Southern Ontario Camp [P] Graham Longford

Team Hardwood to Host 100+ XC Skiers for Major Training Camp Aug. 27-28

(Oro, ON) – Over 100 committed young cross country ski racers from across Ontario will converge on Hardwood Ski and Bike this weekend for the 2011 Southern Ontario Training Camp, an intensive 5-day dryland … READ MORE →

Andrus Veerpalu [P] Nordic Focus

FIS Gives Final Ruling in Andrus Veerpalu Case

– After a June 5 teleconference in which Andrus Veerpalu’s defense team presented its arguments in attempt to clear the retired Estonian skier of doping charges, FIS announced its ruling to maintain the skier’s … READ MORE →

Cross Country Canada Announces Future Sites for Haywood Ski Nationals

(Whistler, BC) – The Events Committee is pleased to announce that the Callaghan Valley Cross Country Ski Club and Blow- Me-Down Cross Country Ski Club will host the 2013 and 2014 Haywood Ski Nationals … READ MORE →

Chandra Crawford (Can) in Sprint to Win. [P] Sprint to Win

SPRINT to WIN Video

(Canmore, AB) – Since Beckie Scott’s breakthrough win at the 2002 Winter Olympics, North American sprinters have enjoyed growing success on the international cross-country race circuit. SPRINT to WIN, produced in 2008, features commentary … READ MORE →

Andy Newell (USA). [P] Nordic Focus file photo.

U.S. Team News from New Zealand Training Camp

– For the first time ever this August, the USST men’s team had a solo trip down to New Zealand for a 2.5-week training camp. The goal of the camp was to bring all … READ MORE →

(l-r): Devon Kershaw, Alex Harvey, Ivan Babikov. [P] courtesy of Ivan Babikov

Babikov Blog – Snow Farm Recap

(Snow Farm, New Zealand) – The Snow Farm, New Zealand is a special place, if you want to ski in summer there is no better conditions in the world, than in New Zealand. That’s … READ MORE →

The Stratton Mtn School junior camp on the road. [P] NENSA

Stratton Mountain Junior Camp in Full Swing

(Stratton Mountain, VT) – The Stratton Mountain School junior camp comes right on the heels of their BKL camp, keeping the coaches plenty busy! Three days into the junior camp, so far skiers have … READ MORE →

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Kershaw Attends Sudbury Share the Road Ride

(Sudbury, ON) – Devon Kershaw barely made it out of New Zealand during a intense winter storms last week, but he was determined to reach Sudbury, Ontario in time to participate in the Share … READ MORE →

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Diggins Report – Recharging…

– After five consecutive training camps… it was time to unwind a bit and recharge the battery! And what better way to do that than spending time with my family? When I got off … READ MORE →

IOC Applauds Austrian Walter Mayer’s Doping Conviction

(Vienna, Austria) – Former Austrian xc ski coach Walter Mayer was recently convicted for supplying doping materials to athletes and was issued a 15-month jail term which the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is applauding … READ MORE →

Brian McKeever [P] Gibson Pictures

Brian McKeever Wins Merino Muster in New Zealand

(New Zealand) – The weather was outstanding as Brian McKeever won the 42k Merino Muster skate mass start race in New Zealand, with Erik Carleton finishing two seconds back in second place. New Zealander … READ MORE →

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Interest in Jizerska 50 Triples Over Last Year

(Czech Republic) – What will you be doing on the second weekend in January 2012? If you want to take part in one of the 45th annual Jizerska 50 competitions it’s time to post … READ MORE →

Former Austrian Coach Walter Mayer Found Guilty of Supplying Doping Materials to Athletes

(Vienna, Austria) – The criminal trial of former Austrian ski coach Walter Mayer, 54,  has ended with a guilty verdict and a 15-month jail term after Mayer was found guilty of supplying doping materials … READ MORE →

Robin Bryntesson (SWE) [P] FIS

Sweden’s Bryntesson Organizes Camp for Young Athletes with Diabetes

(Mosjoen, Norway) – Swedish sprint specialist Robin Bryntesson organized a camp for young athletes with diabetes in Mosjoen, Norway last week.
“When I was sick as a 17-year-old, I wanted to meet others who were … READ MORE →

Ushuaia Loppet launches in Tierra del Fuego. [P] FIS

Ushuaia Loppet Launches in Tierra del Fuego – Aug. 22

(Tierra del Fuego, Argentina) – The first ever Ushuaia Loppet ski marathon is taking place on Monday, August 22nd 2011 outside the city of Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
The freestyle technique, 42km Ushuaia Loppet … READ MORE →

Organize a Canada Games Day and Support Sports Day in Canada

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canada Games Council (CGC), in support of Sports Day in Canada on September 17, invites all students, schools and community centres from across the country to Catch the Spirit of … READ MORE →

Marit Bjoergen (NOR) [P] FIS

Top Skiers to Contest in Hamar

(Hamar, Norway) – One week after succesful Toppidrettsveka and FIS Rollerski World Championships in Aure/Kristiansund, top Norwegian athletes will meet again at another roller skiing event – the Kirkebakken Grand Prix at Hamar.
Organizers of … READ MORE →

Pietro Piller Cottrer (ITA) [P] One Way

Pietro Piller Cottrer Forced to Take a Month Off

– Italy’s Cross-Country skiing ace Pietro Piller Cottrer will be out for a month due to an injury he suffered while cycling earlier this month. The champion from Sappada crashed during a mountain bike … READ MORE →

Landslide on Ellis River Trail at end of winter. [P] Jackson Ski Touring Foundation

Support Ellis River Trail in Jackson, NH

(Jackson, NH) – As many of you know from skiing the Ellis River Trail last winter, a landslide, caused by river erosion, occurred at the halfway point of the trail. With the U. S. … READ MORE →

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New Zealand Winter Games Day 2 – 1/1.6km Free Sprints

(Snow Farm, New Zealand) – Olympic medallists and world champions battled against each other and adverse weather conditions on day two of the cross country ski racing at the 100% Pure New Zealand Winter … READ MORE →

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Mongolian Ski Association Hosts XC Training Camp

(Handgait, Mongolia) – As a follow-up to last year’s first Coaches’ Seminar that was held under the IOC Olympic Solidarity technical courses for coaches program, the Mongolian Ski Association organized a training camp for … READ MORE →

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FIS Rollerski World Championships – Norway Dominates

– Ragnar Andresen fought back in yesterday’s 200 m Sprint Free and was unbeatable the whole day. Andresen already dominated the prologue and was victorious all the way through till the finals. Italians had … READ MORE →

Kris Freeman in charge. [P] file photo

New Zealand Winter Games 10/15km Classic – Freeman and Newell 1-2, Kowalcyzk Wins Women’s Race

(Snow Farm, New Zealand) – The USA’s Kris Freeman threw down the gauntlet as he claimed the gold besting his teammate Andy Newell in the final sprint to the line in the men’s 15km … READ MORE →

Cam Raynor (Arrowhead Nordic) working the bungees [P] Graham Longford

Southern Ontario Training Centre (SOTC) 2011 Summer Training Camp Report

(Horseshoe Valley, ON)  – The Southern Ontario Training Centre (SOTC) recently concluded its first week-long training camp of the summer. Based out of Horseshoe Valley, ON, the camp ran for six days, from July … READ MORE →

Unidentified Norwegian National Team Skier Fined for Roller Skiing on German Autobahn

(Oberhof, Germany) – When the Norwegian National XC Team van ran out of gas on the German Autobahn near Oberhof where they were training recently, instead of thumbing a ride or hoofing it to … READ MORE →