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Job Opportunity – Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation Executive Director

– The Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation (TVSEF) invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director (ED). Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will join TVSEF at a pivotal moment … READ MORE →

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Paralympic Legend Brian McKeever at Hardwood Ski and Bike on June 20

(Oro Medonte) – Canada’s most decorated Canadian Winter Paralympian, Brian McKeever, is coming to speak at multiple events in Simcoe County. McKeever will be delivering an inspirational message to audiences at Hardwood Ski and … READ MORE →

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Russian Officials Admit to Systemic Doping Scheme but Fall Short of Accepting McLaren Report

– Russia has apparently admitted that there was systematic doping in the country in a letter to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and concurs with the findings in the International Olympic Committee’s Schmid Report … READ MORE →

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FIS to Remove Quotas for Multiple Doping Violations plus Whisteblower Hotline

– The International Ski Federation (FIS) is considering a move to reduce quota spots for countries with multiple doping violations, a move that FIS said is designed to bolster their zero-tolerance policy and serve … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – President and CEO @ BC Games Society

– The BC Games Society is the leadership organization that guides the BC Winter and BC Summer Games and prepares Team BC for national multi-sport Games.  We build on the expertise and support of … READ MORE →

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Canmore Nordic Ski Club Announces Hilary Saucy to Join Coaching Team

(Canmore, Alta.) – The Canmore Nordic Ski Club (CNSC) is very happy to announce Hilary Saucy will be joining the coaching team for the club. Hilary brings experience in coaching and competition from recent … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – UAF Assistant Men’s & Women’s XC Ski Coach

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – The Department of Athletics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking applicants to fill the position for the Assistant Coach for the Men’s and Women’s Nordic Ski Teams. The Alaska … READ MORE →

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2018-19 U.S. Ski Team Cross Country Nominations

(Park City, Utah) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced its U.S. Ski Team cross country nominations for the 2018-19 season. Nominations include those active athletes who qualified based on published selection criteria in … READ MORE →

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USA Nordic Sport Announces 2018/2019 National Teams

(Park City, Utah) – USA Nordic Sport is excited to announce nominations to the National Teams in the disciplines of Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined for the upcoming 2018/2019 season.
Kevin Bickner, 22 (Wauconda, IL), … READ MORE →

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Solestar Announces NEW Nordic Insoles for XC Ski and Rollerski Athletes

(Berlin,  Germany) – Over the course of two years we had been developing and testing our insole concept to fit the needs in a completely new field of sports activity: xc skiing and rollerski. … READ MORE →

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Tribute to Former Canadian Olympian Joan Groothuysen

– On behalf of the entire Nordic community, Cross Country Ski de Fond Canada would like to extend its deepest condolences to Joan Groothuysen’s family, friends and numerous associates within our ski community following … READ MORE →

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FIS Council Decisions at Congress in Greece

(Costa Navarino, Greece) – The FIS Council held its spring Meetings during the FIS Congress Week in Costa Navarino (GRE) from 13th – 17th May, with the first meeting on the newly-elected Council on Saturday … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunities at 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society Red Deer

(Red Deer, Alta.) – The 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society Red Deer has positions open for Coordinators for Procurement, VIP Events & Services and Media & Communications. Pls review the job details below

Coordinator, … READ MORE →

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Historic Steps for Nordic Combined Women at FIS Congress

(Costa Navarino, Greece) – The FIS Congress in Costa Navarino had many forward-looking meetings. The Nordic Combined Committee was no exception to this and, confirmed by the FIS Council and the FIS Congress, made … READ MORE →

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The FIS Congress Underway in Greece

(Costa Navarino, Greece) – As meetings continue at the biennial FIS Congress held in Costa Navarino (GRE), some important issues have been discussed already and the committees have agreed on proposals they wish to … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Event Co-ordinator @ Canadian Birkebeiner Society

– We are looking for someone to join our team at the Canadian Birkebeiner Society. The Event Coordinator supports the successful planning and delivery of the annual Birkie Ski Festival and supporting events and … READ MORE →

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Paralympian Search May 26 and June 9 – Are You Canada’s Next Paralympic Athlete?

– Paralympian Search is a one-day athlete identification event designed to test participant aptitudes to excel in various Paralympic sports, and maybe one day represent Canada at the Paralympic Games.
The event also welcomes current or … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – PS2 Sport Nutritionist @ Canadian Sport Institute Ontario

(Milton/Toronto, ON) – Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is committed to provide a world-class, multi-sport dailytraining environment for athletes and coaches through expert leadership, services and programs.
Position Summary the role of the Sport Nutritionist … READ MORE →

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Here Comes Diggins Flavour Launched by Selma’s Ice Cream in Afton, Minnesota

(Afton, MN) – Jessie Diggins received an amazing homecoming when she returned to Minnesota following her stunning gold medal performance in the women’s Team Sprint alongside Kikkan Randall at the 2018 Winter Olympics in … READ MORE →

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Sarah Lewis Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire

(London, UK) – FIS Secretary General Sarah Lewis was awarded the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to sport during the Investiture Ceremony at Buckingham Palace, … READ MORE →

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Peter Wiltmann Receives Heinz Niederhauser Outstanding Coaching Award

(McDougall, ON) – Cross Country Ski Ontario is pleased to announce Peter Wiltmann of Georgian Nordic Ski and Canoe Club near Parry Sound, Ont., as the recipient of the Heinz Niederhauser Outstanding Coaching Award.
Peter … READ MORE →

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Canadian Tire Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire Helly Hansen

(Toronto, ON) – Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (TSX:CTC, TSX:CTC.A) (CTC) announced on May 10 that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the company, controlled by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, which owns … READ MORE →

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Canadian National Ski Team Nominations 2018-19

– Cross Country Ski de fond Canada is proud to present the talented athletes that will represent Team Canada for the 2018-19 season! We wish all the best to Canada’s top athletes as they … READ MORE →

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Borah Teamwear Nordic Preseason Program

(Coon Valley, Wisconsin) – We all know that the fastest skiers are made in the summer! Well, did you also know that your team can save 10% on next winter’s custom Nordic apparel order? … READ MORE →

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CXC Nordic Rocks Receives National Honor

(Park City, Utah) – Central Cross Country Skiing was honored Thursday (May 3) by U.S. Ski & Snowboard for its work to introduce youth to the healthful outdoor sport of cross country skiing. CXC’s … READ MORE →

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Canada Celebrates its Olympic and Paralympic Heroes on Parliament Hill

(Ottawa, ON) – Our high-performance heroes are in Canada’s capital today to be recognized for their achievements at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.
Events today at Rideau Hall with Her Excellency the … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – General Manager @ Biathlon Canada

(Canmore, AB) – Biathlon Canada, the National Sport Organization for biathlon in Canada, is seeking an independently minded and highly motivated individual to fill the position of General Manager for its operations. The successful … READ MORE →

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Team R.A.D. Launches 12-Strong 2019 Team

– After a very successful 2017-18 race season, Team R.A.D (Real Athletic Development) is starting a new season today. After a difficult deliberation process, we have narrowed down the 23 applicants to a 12-athlete … READ MORE →

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Fossavatn 2018 Short VIDEO – Warning You May get Inspired

(Iceland) – Looking for inspiration? Watch this video featuring great clips and scenery from the recent Fossavatn 2018 Iceland Loppet that’s sure to bring a smile and keep you motivated until the snow flies … READ MORE →

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Inaugural FIS Basic Skills Seminar for XC Ski Youth and Coaches in Norway – Exciting Future of the Sport

(Norway) – An enthusiastic group of cross-country skiing coaches gathered in Skeikampen, Lillehammer (NOR) from April 27-29 for the first Youth & Children’s Coaches Seminar.
Organised by the FIS Sub-Committee for Cross-Country Youth & Children’s … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – High Performance Athlete Development Advisor @ Canadian Sport Institute Ontario

– The Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is committed to providing a world-class, multi-sport daily training environment for athletes and coaches through expert leadership, services and programs.
The High Performance Athlete Development Advisor is responsible … READ MORE →

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IOC Clashes with CAS Over Russian Doping Sanctions

– The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will be appealing the decision made by the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) to clear 28 Russian athletes of doping sanctions from the Sochi 2014 Olympic reports … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Devon Kershaw Hangs Up Race Boots after Storied Career

(Canmore, AB) —After accomplishing what was once the unthinkable for a young man representing Canada in the sport of cross-country skiing at the elite level, Devon Kershaw has decided to hang up the racing … READ MORE →

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US Biathlon Announces New Coaches And Athlete Development Staff

(Lake Placid, NY) – U.S. Biathlon is pleased to announce the addition of two new national team coaches. Armin Auchentaller returns to the U.S. team after coaching the Swiss women’s biathlon team for several years. The … READ MORE →

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Sad News – Legendary US Olympian Jon Engen Passes Away

– American ski legend and former Olympian, Jon Rein Engen, 61, passed away near his home in Sun Valley, Utah on April 26 from pancreatic cancer. A passionate athlete, coach and multi-decorated masters champion, … READ MORE →

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Iceland Loppet Fossavatnsgangan 2018 – USA’s Downing and Canada’s Stewart Top North Americans

(Seljalandsdalur, Iceland) – The USA’s John Downing (AXCS) led the charge as the top North American man finishing 21st overall, while Canada’s Brandy Stewart (Nakkertok) was the top woman placing 35th overall. Both claimed … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunities @ Canadian Paralympic Committee

(Ottawa, ON) – Check out these two job opportunities at the Canadian Paralympic Committee; Coordinator, Brand Creative and Senior Coordinator, Pathway and Classification. For more details please click on the links below.
The Coordinator, Brand … READ MORE →

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Chandra Crawford to be Inducted to the Class of 2018 of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

(Toronto, Ont.) – Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame revealed the six Athletes, and two sport “Builders” who will make up the Class of 2018. Induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is considered the … READ MORE →

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Sovereign Lake Nordic – 4th Annual Spring Fling Ski Camp

(Sovereign Lake, B.C.) – Sovereign Lake would like to invite you to the 4th Annual Spring Fling Ski Camp, taking place May 10-13th, 2018. There is still over 2m of snow as of April 26th … READ MORE →

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2018 Call for Nominations to CCC Board of Directors

– Cross Country Ski de fond Canada is seeking individuals who are interested in joining the CCC Board of Directors.  The election of the Chair, three Directors at Large to two-year terms and one … READ MORE →

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Russian Alexander Legkov Retires – CAS Publishes Findings that Clear His Name Again

– It’s been quite a month for Russian cross-country ski star, Alexander Legkov. Earlier in April while at a sports competition in Khanty-Mansiisk, Russia, Legkov, 35, who has been competing since 2002, announced his … READ MORE →

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FIS Congress Preview – 1,000 Delegates to Gather in Greece

(Costa Navarino, Greece) – Approximately 1,000 delegates representing more than 80 Member National Ski Associations of FIS are scheduled to participate in the 51st International Ski Congress in Costa Navarino (GRE) from 13th to 19th May 2018.

As … READ MORE →

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Lake Placid Snowfactory Update – Expectations Exceeded and Still Open for Skiing

– Last October we reported on the Snowfactory coming to Lake Placid as the Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center had seen success with the snowmaking technology and was ready for a … READ MORE →

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New 24hr World Record Holders in Cross-Country Skiing

– Finland’s Hans Mäenpää and Anni Angeria are unofficially the new men’s and women’s’ 24hr World Record holders for cross-country skiing. The attempt to break the world record recently took place from 9:00 a.m … READ MORE →

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Legendary Marty Hall Inducted into U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame

(Squaw Valley, CA) – On April 14 legendary Marty Hall was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in the Class of 2017 at Squaw Valley, site of the 1960 Olympic … READ MORE →

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Coaching Job Opportunities at Nakkertok

(Ottawa, Ont.) – Nakkertok Nordic is one of the largest clubs in Canada and the overall top-ranked cross-country ski club on the CCC Club Podium standings. Based in the National Capital region, we have excellent facilities and … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Head Coach @ Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club

(Thunder Bay, Ont.) – Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club is looking for a new Head Coach to continue to build on the club’s past successes.  We are seeking a qualified and motivated candidate to … READ MORE →

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CXC Junior Development Program – Now Enrolling

– The CXC Junior Development Program (JDP) is recruiting and inviting new athletes to join the program. The JDP is open to junior athletes looking to work with a quality training group on a … READ MORE →

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Calgary Bid for 2026 Winter Games Reaffirmed

(Calgary, AB) – The city of Calgary’s hot and then cold interest in making a bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics is heating up again after a push from Mayor Naheed Nenshi swung … READ MORE →

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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 →