(Salt Lake City, Utah)  – The National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation (NCCSEF) will soon be renamed the National Nordic Foundation (NNF). This name change is being undertaken to better represent the foundations updated … READ MORE →

– Nineteen World Cup venues are included in the 2011/2012 season, which will kick off in Beitostoelen, Norway on November 19. The FIS Cross-Country family will then move to Kuusamo for the three-stage competition, … READ MORE →

(Aure and Kristiansund, Norway) – For the first time, FIS Roller Skiing World Championships are taking place in Norway. Aure and Kristiansund are hosting the world’s best roller skiing specialists as well as some … READ MORE →

(Bloomer, Wisconsin) – David Landgraf, well known in the cross country ski community as a “Founder of the American Birkebeiner” died Monday afternoon, August 8, from injuries he suffered when a car hit him … READ MORE →

(Wilmington, NY) – The New York Ski Educational Foundation and the Olympic Regional Development Authority announce the 5th annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race on Saturday, September 17 at 8:00 am. … READ MORE →

(Vienna, Austria) – The case against Walter Mayer, 54, the former Austrian cross-country skiing and biathlon coach is underway in Vienna where Mayer entered a non-guilty plea to the crown’s charges that he disseminated … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – A trio of top developing ski jumping talent has been named to the USA Ski Jumping (USASJ) Development team according to USASJ Athletic Director Alan Johnson, in an announcement today.
Named … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee is pleased to announce that the call for nominations for induction into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame is now open.
The Canadian Paralympic Committee encourages all members … READ MORE →

(Portland, Maine) – Ray Bourque and Portland Sea Dogs to Raffle “Ultimate Fan” Prize Package. The United States Biathon Foundation today announced its new partnership with the Portland Sea Dogs. Hockey legend Ray Bourque, … READ MORE →

(Finland) – Pekka Vähäsöyrink, the former head of Finland’s XC Ski Association, and Jari Räsänen, a former national team skier, both announced that they will appeal the suspended sentences they were given by the … READ MORE →

(Presque Isle, ME) – When riders, racers, and festival goers arrived Saturday morning for the 7th annual Nordic Fat Tire Festival they were met with this summer’s all too familiar sound of steady, pouring … READ MORE →

– Did you know that in a typical hard two-hour workout, you can use up all your stored carbohydrate energy (muscle and liver glycogen), sweat away over two litres of water (along with approximately … READ MORE →

(Sun Valley, ID) – The campers took part in the Canadian Strength test on Tuesday afternoon. Everyone was on their game putting in solid efforts, as has been the norm for all of the … READ MORE →

August 4, 2011 (North Bay, ON) – The North Bay Nordic Ski Club is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Ski Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will oversee all programs delivered by … READ MORE →

(Snow Farm, New Zealand) – Cath, the British import/barista/manager of the Snow Farm, is just blasting the early 2000s hit “Beautiful Day” by U2. And I mean blasting it as she cleans up from … READ MORE →

(Sun Valley, Idaho) – The first full day of the USSA National J2 Talent Camp, sponsored by the National Nordic Foundation is in the books.  We have 42 charging young athletes here in Sun … READ MORE →

– (New Zealand) – On Monday, August 1st in the late afternoon Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) with her coach Alexander Wierietielnym departed for a long journey – over 40 hours and more than 17 thousand … READ MORE →

(Sweden) – With a couple of weeks to go to Vasaloppet summer week 2011, more than 12,000 participants have signed up. More than 8,000 cyclists have registered for CykelVasan and 4,000 runners to Vasastafetten!  … READ MORE →

(Sun Valley, Idaho) – The 2nd annual National J2 Talent ID camp supported by NCCSEF is set to take place August 1-8th in Sun Valley, ID.  The top 22 J2 boys and top 22 … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – After our big three week block of training with two stints on the Haig Glacier, most AWCA athletes were in need of some well deserved rest! This past week was a … READ MORE →

(New Zealand) – Check out this cool video by the US XC Ski Team’s Andy Newell as the team heads to New Zealand for some great snow conditions at the Snow Farm for training, … READ MORE →

July 31, 2011 – The North American Women’s training camp up in Alaska was ALL KINDS OF AWESOME! I’m not sure if my favorite part was skiing in the sun in shorts and t-shirts on … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – Olympic ski jumper Peter Frenette (Saranac Lake, NY) took his third straight U.S. title Saturday at the U.S. Ski Jumping Championships in Park City. Jessica Jerome took the women’s crown … READ MORE →

(Silver Star Mountain, BC) – As I am preparing for my annual backcountry camping trip, my mind is flooded with random thoughts. Did I double check the gas stove? Did I pack enough socks? … READ MORE →

– Skiing is like baking. Well, at least the way I bake. Let’s say my training plan is like a chocolate chip cookie recipe. Leniency is really important, otherwise the cookies are too dry, … READ MORE →

– WADA has published the fourth revision of its Strategic Plan, which covers the period 2011 to 2016. The plan, which was created in 2001 and revised in 2004 and 2007, has been developed … READ MORE →

(Sun Valley, Idaho) – Thursday, August 4th 1:00 to 3:00pm White Clouds Golf Course. Sun Valley, ID. White Clouds is just off Sun Valley (Trail Creek) Road across the street from Sun Valley Golf … READ MORE →

– US XC Ski Team star Kikkan Randall is also in the fast lane without her skis as she won the inaugural Run for Good 5K in Anchorage with a time of 17:06 this … READ MORE →

July 26, 2011 – In order to capitalize on recent success and improve capacity to provide for existing and potential sponsors, Cross Country Canada welcomes Matthew Jeffries to the newly-created role of director of business … READ MORE →

(Sun Valley, ID) – The 2nd annual National J2 Talent ID camp is set to take place August 1-8th in Sun Valley, ID.  The top 22 J2 boys and top 22 J2 girls in … READ MORE →

(Falls Creek, Australia) – The opening races of the 2011 Australia New Zealand Continental Cup were held at Falls Creek in Australia last weekend.
The events were also the first weekend of Australian National Cross … READ MORE →

(Bad Peterstal, Germany) – Sweden’s Hanna Seppas and Simone Paredi of Italy won the final round of the FIS Rollerski World Cup in Bad Peterstal, Germany. The third day of the FIS Rollerski World … READ MORE →

(Sandnes, Norway) – The traditional Blink Festival in Sandnes was cancelled after two days because of the tragedy in Oslo and Utøya Island. FIS Cross-Country sends its sincere condolences to the families and friends … READ MORE →

– A total 24 women’s training groups from all over North America submitted their video entries for the U.S. Ski Team Women’s Video Challenge. The U.S. Ski Team women voted for their five favourite videos … READ MORE →

(Alaska) – For this past week we have been training in town with a massive group of top ladies from US and Canada. We have now been renamed the “North American Training Alliance”. It … READ MORE →

(Alaska) – My goal as a coach of APU and two of the women on the US Ski Team is to help support an environment where we have the best women in North America … READ MORE →

– Athletes from the Maine Winter Sports Center Olympic Development Teams will host a full day of training and classroom sessions at Pineland Farms on August 13th. All Maine Eastern High School, J2 Championship … READ MORE →

(Victoria, Australia) – While many people in the Northern Hemisphere are at the beach, the ski racing season in the Southern Hemisphere is kicking off. The FIS Cross-Country Continental Cup will launch it’s competition … READ MORE →

(Szcyrk, Poland) – The 2011/2012 ladies’ Ski Jumping Continental Cup season started with victory by the Junior World Champion Coline Mattel yesterday in Szcyrk (POL). The 15 year-old French athlete impressed with jumps of … READ MORE →

(Crested Butte, CO) – “The Crested Butte Nordic Center is assuming responsibility for the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse,” announced Keith Bauer, Executive Director of the Nordic Center. The announcement marked the completion of more … READ MORE →

(Sognefjell, Norway) – The final week at Sognefjell has seen the training hours increasing steadily for almost everyone. Occasionally a coach has stepped in and “suggested” an afternoon or morning off. With great trails … READ MORE →

– The National Winter Sport Association (NWSA) was established through the foresight and donation of the Disbrow family. This generous support of the NWSA is aimed at assisting coaches, athletes and competitive racing programs … READ MORE →

(Edmonton, AB) – The Edmonton Nordic Ski Club is seeking a qualified, experienced head club coach to lead, foster and coordinate the club’s athlete development program. This is full time permanent position beginning September … READ MORE →

(Anchorage, Alaska) – “And remember…if a grizzly charges you, lay down and cover your head and neck. If it’s a black bear…do your best to fight back”. These were Erik Flora’s last words to … READ MORE →

– One of the most complicated issues in sport surrounds doping. This hot topic has an impact on everything from high school, university and college athletics to elite and professional sport. Studies have indicated … READ MORE →

– There are two positions now open at the Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame (CSHoF) – Chief Operating Officer and Event Supervisor. The Sports Hall of Fame which is committed to preserve and showcase … READ MORE →

(Truckee, California) – Not satisfied with merely skiing well into June, past the Solstice, and into the summer, Auburn Ski Club hosted the First Annual Summer Team Sprint Nordic Race on July 3rd, 2011. … READ MORE →

(Coon Valley, WI) – Mt. Borah Custom has signed an agreement with the Maine Winter Sports Center as their exclusive training and racing apparel provider through 2014. Through the recently created agreement Mt Borah … READ MORE →

– Finnish cross-country skier Matti Heikkinen found some time in the middle of the training season to talk to FIS Cross-Country News about his training year. Heikkinen’s season last winter was highlighted by a … READ MORE →

– With the masses heading to the beach, cross-country skiers are busy getting ready for the new season. When they want to spend some training hours on skis in summer they basically have two … READ MORE →