– Dear Friends & Customers – Amy, Zach and Gunnar Caldwell are packing up house and shop and moving back to Vermont. We will be setting up business, once again, as Caldwell Sport, providing … READ MORE →

(Bend, Oregon) – The Pacific Northwest Ski Association invites Nordic skiers ages 14-23 to attend the PNSA Bend Camp: June 15-19. Participants will enjoy on snow and dryland training sessions with the goal of improving … READ MORE →

(Washington) – I’d never been to Washington before, and I’m trying to figure out why I haven’t come sooner! It’s absolutely beautiful here with rows upon rows of apple and pear trees growing in … READ MORE →

(Alaska) – For the past month I have been working my way back into training gradually after my little month break in April. This year I made it a goal to stay active during … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The final countdown has begun and as expected there are some uber-close battles for the Best Overall skiers in several categories including the Conti Cup, Biathlon, Collegiate, Paul Robbins Best Breakthrough … READ MORE →

– After Arianna Follis ended her professional cross-country racing career following the 2010/11 season another top level Italian skier has decided to hang up her cross-country skis. Marianna Longa has announced her retirement from … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – Olympic champion Hannah Kearney (Norwich, VT) and cross-country ski star Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) headlined the list of honorees as the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced its annual awards. Longtime … READ MORE →

(Tallinn, Estonia) – Andrus Veerpalu and his defence team are presenting their formal case to FIS today as the embattled Estonian star tries to clear his name after both his A and B samples … READ MORE →

(Thunder Bay, ON) – Step up your game from July 1-5 at the 2012 LSSD XC Dryland  Training Camp in Thunder Bay, Ontario hosted by Big Thunder Nordic featuring 2010 Canadian Olympian Stefan Kuhn, … READ MORE →

– The High Performance Coaching Experience (HPCE) program offers developing coaches a variety of practical training opportunities that can be delivered through the National Development Centers (NDC) and the NST … READ MORE →

(Sochi, Russia) – Sochi 2014 marked its 1,000-day countdown with various celebrations on May 14th. As part of the milestone, OMEGA unveiled an innovative clock set to countdown to the February 7, 2014, the … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – In a recent interview with Stefan Kuhn the former Olympian told us he was going to be coaching with the Alberta World Cup Academy… he’s on board and already earning his … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Welcome once again to the SkiTrax Annual North American (NA) Nordic Ski Awards honouring top skiers from across Canada and the USA for the 2010/11 season determined by votes … READ MORE →

(Lausanne, Switzerland) – One of the most important steps in the bidding process to host the 2018 Olympic Winter Games got under way when the three candidate cities – Munich (GER), Annecy (FRA) and … READ MORE →

(St. Paul, MN) – Opportunities abound to win free custom-designed cycling gear all summer long from Podiumwear Custom Sports Apparel. Have you been on a ride that beats all others?  Submit your Map My … READ MORE →

– Cross Country Canada (CCC) will sponsor Skill Development Camps hosted by its member clubs based on the merits of the respective proposals it receives. – Track Attack Skill Development Camp … READ MORE →

(Ontario) – Cross Country Ontario is pleased to announce that Patti Kitler is the recipient of the 2010-2011 Heinz Niederhauser Coaching Award. Patti is well known in the Ontario ski community … READ MORE →

– Every year my family runs in the Apple Blossom races at the Carpenter Nature Center in Hastings. It’s a super fun race because it’s beautiful and ends with a run along the blooming … READ MORE →

(Saranac Lake, NY) – A community gathered Saturday afternoon to present their hometown hero Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) with a bronze plaque immortalizing the Olympic and World Champion as the first inductee into Saranac … READ MORE →

(Callander 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 are delivered by the club, … READ MORE →

– SkiTrax would like to welcome new blogger Sadie Bjoernsen. Check out her latest blog, including lots of photos, and stay tuned for more updates from Sadie.
Springtime!
Mmmm, springtime in Alaska!!!! It’s just too good. … READ MORE →

(Montreal, QC / Canmore, AB) – La Belle Province will be getting its share of Fast and Female love on June 12, 2011 in Montreal when Olympic gold medalist in cross-country skiing and Fast … READ MORE →

– After a long and exhaustive search, the Southern Ontario Training Centre (SOTC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Petr Jakl as the Centre’s Head Coach. Petr will join SOTC effective June 1, … READ MORE →

  – Ever pay close attention to how a horror movie begins? A happy little group of people are hanging out in some deserted hotel, totally oblivious to creepy signs like bats flying around, leaks, … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – Welcome once again to the SkiTrax Annual North American (NA) Nordic Ski Awards honouring top skiers from across Canada and the USA for the 2010/11 season determined by votes … READ MORE →

– Vacation is over for the Swedish Cross-Country squad. The team travelled to Spain to gather at the first joint training camp in the off-season. However, Charlotte Kalla, Marcus Hellner and Co. are not … READ MORE →

– The WADA Executive Committee and Foundation Board will meet on 14-15th May 2011 in Montreal (CAN) including participation by FIS President Gian Franco Kasper who is member of the WADA Executive Committee.
Some of … READ MORE →

– Applications are now being accepted for four coaching intern positions for the 2nd annual USSA National J2 Talent ID Camp. All travel and on site expenses will be covered for these positions. Coaching … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – In 2010, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport underwent a strategic planning process to uncover and craft the story of its vision and mission. Once that story was articulated verbally, … READ MORE →

(New Gloucester, Maine) – 2010 Olympian Haley Johnson (Lake Placid, N.Y.) has announced her retirement from the U.S. Biathlon NationalTeam. Capping a 20-year career in ski racing and 14-year career in biathlon, Johnson had … READ MORE →

(Cavalese, Italy) – The traditional debrief by the Oslo 2011 team for the benefit of the upcoming Organizers in Val di Fiemme 2013 took place in Cavalese, the administrative center of Val di Fiemme, … READ MORE →

– The start of May also signifies the start into the new season – summer preparations have now begun for most Cross-Country World Cup teams. For the coming season, some changes in the coaching … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – A notice to all USSA Cross Country Coaches – please save the dates of October 21-23 for our 2011 National Coaches’ Education Symposium. Location: USSA Center of Excellence, Park City, … READ MORE →

– Professional cross country ski coach Fredrik Auklund, who trains Olympic and World Cup medalist Dario Cologna (SUI), declined the dream job offer of Norwegian XC Team Head Coach, formerly held by Coach Morten … READ MORE →

– Martin Koukal decided to leave the Czech national Cross-Country team and will take part in distance races next season.
World Champion in 50 km Free from Val di Fiemme 2003, bronze medalist in team … READ MORE →

– Each spring NENSA recognizes an outstanding coach who has made a difference in not only the sport of cross country skiing, but in the lives of the people around them. This year … READ MORE →

– The defense team for Andru Veerpalu, the Olympic medal winning cross country skier who tested positive for HGH and retired suddenly on the eve of the 2011 World Championships in Oslo, requested an … READ MORE →

– Fourteen women had a most enjoyable ski on Mother’s Day May 8th, 2011. They all met at the Chalet, and then went for an 8Km on the Birches & Alf’s summit with unbelievably … READ MORE →

– The double Olympic gold medalist Björn Lind has decided to step back from professional skiing. “Björn has been a great team member, a part of Team Exspirit’s successful premier season, his person, knowledge … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – Female athletes between the ages of 9 to 15 from the Ottawa region are about to get a boost of inspiration from local Olympian Perianne Jones and elite athlete Tory Tuttle … READ MORE →

– With May and the traditional start of ski training season upon us, strength training conversations are picking up in pace. Discussions like these are clockwork. They abound every year. Instead of pulling out … READ MORE →

– The Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA) set another attendance record at its annual conference, which attracts representatives from the sport, tourism and recreation sectors. Sport Events Congress 2011 was held last week at … READ MORE →

– VTXC masters training begins this week and will continue through August. The group will meet every Monday at 4 tentatively in the Stowe area. Training focus on steady-state intervals, speed, agility, strength and … READ MORE →

– Speaking of a workout, an athlete has only two ways to run it: correctly or incorrectly. Of course none of us investing precious time into regular training would like to belong to the … READ MORE →

– BNC Members & Friends: I wanted to let everyone know that a long-time member of the Boulder Nordic Club has passed away. Irving Weiss, 92-year-old, is gone but he will always be remembered … READ MORE →

– Memberships expire annually on June 30. Click here to save a stamp and renew your membership online. There is no extra charge for using online registration. So get a jump on the season … READ MORE →

– The 9th World Conference on Sport and the Environment concluded on Monday in Doha, Qatar, with the sports world renewing its commitment to the environment by framing a clear agenda for action. FIS … READ MORE →

– CCC and FIS have released the preliminary 2011/2012 Events Calendar, including World Cups, NorAm races, US SuperTour events, and the Tour de Ski. The calendar will be updated following the FIS and CCC … READ MORE →

– If you’re interested in coaching, you will find these resources compiled by SIRC in their May newsletter on the topic of Creative Coaching very useful. Topics include Coach’s Work, Knowledge, Skills, and Personality; … READ MORE →

– Here are several current sports-related job openings available in organizations across the country, such as Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, Triatlon BC, and the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada. Click the corresponding … READ MORE →