(Munich, Germany) – A group around 20 highly engaged FIS Cross-Country TV experts, commentators, representatives of the international TV rights holder Infront Sports & Media and FIS timing and data partner Swiss Timing, along … READ MORE →

– FIS has received nine applications to be Candidates for the organization of FIS World Championships in 2016 and 2017, including four applicants for the 2017 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. By the May … READ MORE →

– Chandra Crawford has updated her blog documenting the flurry of spring activity during her off-season. She has been busy with Fast and Female events, fun cross-training activities, and a well-deserved luxury vacation in … READ MORE →

– A group of Canada’s medal-winning cross-country ski athletes, who combined to win an unprecedented 25 medals at the World Championships, IPC World Championships, World Cup and IPC World Cup races this year, will … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – The Alberta World Cup Academy (AWCA) is pleased to announce that Chris Jeffries will be the new Head Coach for the 2011-12 season. Chris will be taking over from Mike … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada has released its 2011/2012 season National Team and coaching staff roster on the heels of a record-breaking 2010/2011 campaign, which saw Canadian skiers achieve World Cup and World … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – The National Winter Sports Association is offering financial assistance opportunities aimed at supporting the development of internationally competitive Canadian athletes in cross-country skiing. In order to apply for the available financial … READ MORE →

– The sport of cross-country skiing has made a breakthrough into pop culture – our favourite snowy sport was made into a soft rock parody by Tim Heidecker and Davin Wood’s song “Cross Country … READ MORE →

– The United States Snowshoe Association is pleased to announce that Brooks-Range Mountaineering will be serving as the primary sponsor of the 2011 U.S. National Snowshoe Team. Team Brooks-Range is comprised of sixteen of … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – After more than 15 years of skiing competitively (seven of those years on the national team), Stefan Kuhn has retired from competitive cross country skiing. Heading into the 2011 Haywood National … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – While much of North America has already made the transition out of winter and into summer mode there are some die-hard ski areas that embrace superb spring skiing conditions and Canmore, … READ MORE →

(Ustaoset, Norway) – Jean Marc Gaillard (FRA) won the 38km Skarverennet on Saturday edging out Norwegians Chris Jespersen in second with Frode Andresen landing on the podium in third following a tight race to … READ MORE →

– FIS will be presenting a cross-country homologation seminar in Falun, Sweden from May 20-22, 2011. The core content will include group works in order to design a venue that will … READ MORE →

– Andrus Veerpalu (EST), the two-time Olympic gold medal winner who retired from competitive cross-country skiing on the eve of this year’s World Championships in Oslo, recently tested positive for Human Growth Hormone – … READ MORE →

– Canada’s Tyler Mosher, 2009 Para-Snowboard World Champ and 2010 Paralympic XC ski team member, completed three Birkebeiner events this season, and recently finished fourth and sixth at the World Snowboard Federation Para-Snowboard World … READ MORE →

(Norway) – The end of the Cross-Country season is expected to witness 12,000 cross-country skiers at the start in Geilo, Norway for the season-concluding Skarverennet on Saturday, April 30th. For most of the participants, … READ MORE →

– Last October we reported that Russian skier Yevgeny Dementiev, who retired after testing positive for EPO during the 2009 Tour de Ski in Val di Fiemme, was considering a comeback in 2011-12. His … READ MORE →

– The members of the Forum Nordicum have again elected the Queen and King of Nordic Skiing. The Norwegian Cross-Country world champion Marit Bjoergen and her countryman, biathlete Tarjei Boe were … READ MORE →

– U.S. Ski Team member Kikkan Randall is currently enjoying some well-deserved vacation time in Hawaii after a long competitive XC ski season, which included World Cup medals and a top 10 in the … READ MORE →

(Bend, OR) – The Bend Endurance Academy is seeking collegiate skiers and older juniors ages 18-23 who have an interest in spending 3-4 months in Bend, Oregon training with professional coaches and a highly … READ MORE →

– The Altai Ski Company is born. Altai Skis represent a convergence of utility and adventure in backcountry ski design. Altai Skis’ first ski, the Hok, is a hybrid of ski and snowshoe. The … READ MORE →

(Innsbruck, Austria) – As Innsbruck prepares to host the inaugural Winter Youth Olympic Games, Michael Stoneman visits the Austrian city for the Olympic Review to find out how the preparations are progressing.
With less than … READ MORE →

– The Olympic Museum has just launched a photo contest in conjunction with the temporary exhibition currently showing at The Olympic Museum! There are many prizes to be won including a VIP tour of … READ MORE →

– If you’re on the hunt for a new job that’s sports and physical activity related, check out these openings from SportMedBC and the Canadian Olympic Committee. SportMedBC is seeking a Coordinator for its … READ MORE →

– We have met the 2011 Annual Fund Goal, but with 5 days left, a new donor has stepped forward with a really exciting offer: “Every dollar NENSA raises from this point through the … READ MORE →

– April 25th highlighted the beginning of Training Season IV in CXC Academy. As always, we strongly suggest you start your training year by working through the Yearly Overview Steps 1, 2 and 3 … READ MORE →

– Here are a few sport-related career opportunities, including Communications and Operations Coordinator with CAAWS, Strength and Conditioning Specialist with PacificSport Northern BC, and Certified Exercise Physiologist for the University of Manitoba. Read on … READ MORE →

(Sun Valley, ID) – The 2nd annual National J2 Talent Camp will be conducted August 1- August 8, 2011 in Sun Valley, ID. The camp will provide a great opportunity for many of the … READ MORE →

– Here are three positions now open for applications including SportLink out of Sudbury seeking an Executive Director and two opportunities at the Canadian Olympic Committee as a Graphic Designer and a Director, Brand … READ MORE →

(Camrose, Alberta) – Irvin Servold has had a lifelong involvement in Nordic skiing, starting from his childhood in Camrose, Alberta. He began competing as a youngster and twice represented Canada in the Winter Olympic … READ MORE →

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – The University of Alaska Fairbanks has a full-time opening for a ski coaching intern for its ski team for a 6-month period. The intern will assist the head and assistance ski … READ MORE →

– Every fourth year, the FIS disciplines have a season marked by the absence of the World Championships and Olympic Games, which often encourages the retirement of top athletes who decide to bring down … READ MORE →

– Since the new World Anti-Doping Code became effective as of January 1, 2009, structured out-of-competition doping controls are a mandatory requirement on all International Federations. Given the demonstrated higher rate of effectiveness in … READ MORE →

(Park City, UT) – The Women’s Sports Foundation has awarded Alissa Johnson, Visa Women’s Ski Jumping Team member, with a Travel & Training Fund grant. Thanks to a partnership between WSF and Gatorade, $100,000 … READ MORE →

– Was I ever wrong… I’ve been operating under the illusion that all of the prize money won on the FIS WCup circuit has been paid to the skiers by FIS. Hello Marty, … READ MORE →

(Bend, OR) — Registration is open to the general public for the 2010 Oregon Spring Camp taking place May 26-30, 2011 (Memorial Day weekend) at Bend/Mt Bachelor, Oregon. Designed primarily as a master/citizen XC … READ MORE →

(Park City, Utah) – The following is the USSA’s list of nominations for the 2012 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team. The nominations include those athletes who qualified based on published selection criteria. The USSA … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Canadian youth taking their first tracks in cross-country skiing will begin pursuit of their Olympic dream fitted with the hippest headgear in the sport, thanks to a partnership struck between Sauce … READ MORE →

(Mexico) – The very first thing I did after getting to our hotel in Mexico? Ran to the BEACH!!! I ran into the water, almost tripped over coral, and nearly squashed a stingray … READ MORE →

(Barrie, ON) – The Southern Ontario Training Centre (SOTC) once again invites highly qualified candidates to apply for the position of Head Coach, to lead the growth and development of this newly formed high … READ MORE →

(Ottawa. ON) – We are looking for talented, committed, and determined athletes for our team. On-line application to join XC Ottawa for the coming year is now open. Closing date is now Sunday April … READ MORE →

  (Barrie, ON) – As I mentioned in my previous report, spring is the time when cross-country skiers should sit down and evaluate their previous season and start the process of setting goals for the … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, Ontario) – Athletes can now check their medications when out and about thanks to the new mobile-enhanced website for Global DRO (Global Drug Reference Online). Global DRO provides athletes and … READ MORE →

– The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport is an independent, national, non-profit organization whose mission is to foster ethical sport for Canadians. We are seeking an individual to fill the position of Testing … READ MORE →

(Kamchatka, Russia) – FIS World Cup overall winner Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) won the 18th annual 60km Avacha Marathon in Kamchatka where she is recuperating. Kowalczyk promised organizers she would return and kept her word … READ MORE →

(Barrie, ON) – The racing season is over and in most parts of Canada the snow has melted and cross-country ski racers have put away their skis and are starting to think about summer … READ MORE →

(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 the club, … READ MORE →

(Norman Wells, NT) – Fast and Female hosted its second Northern Youth Empowerment Weekend in the Norman Wells, Northwest Territories on April 8, 9, and 10, 2011. A total of 46 female skiers between … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada (CCC), the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking to fill the position of Coaching Development Coordinator (CDC). The national office is located … READ MORE →

– Make sure that you get in the game and be a part of Canada’s biggest celebration of sport on September 17. The second annual Sports Day in Canada is shaping up to be … READ MORE →