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Rocky Mountain Racers Now Accepting Applications for 2018-19 Season

– The Rocky Mountain Racers (RMR) is now accepting applications for all programs this upcoming season. Dating back to 1995, RMR’s focus is on the development of junior and senior athletes to “help them … READ MORE →

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IBU Executive Board Meets Informally in Salzburg Following Raid – President Besseberg Steps Down

(Salzburg, Austria) – Following the ongoing police investigations involving former IBU President Anders Besseberg and former IBU Secretary General Nicole Resch, the Execu-tive Board met for an informal meeting on Sunday the 15th April, … READ MORE →

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Madison Nordic Ski Club Seeks Head Coach/Program Director

– The Madison Nordic Ski Club is looking for dependable individual with strong work ethics to lead its club youth programs. Racing and coaching experience at the club level is a plus. Must work … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunities @ Canadian Olympic Committee – Executive Assistant, Receptionist

– Be a part of building and servicing a national brand. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the largest private supporter of … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – National Team Coach @ Biathlon Canada

(Canmore, Alta.) – The National Team Coach will assist the National Team Head Coach in the development of biathletes at the National Training Centre in Canmore. The primary responsibility of the coach is to … READ MORE →

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Talking with the Gravy Train – Interview with U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Inductee Marty Hall

(Squaw Valley, CA) – In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravey Train, our host Peter Graves talks with legendary Marty Hall, who will be inducted to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of … READ MORE →

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Big Thunder Nordic Announces the Resignation of Head Coach Leif Lennie

(Thunder Bay, Ont.) – Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club (BTNSC) announces the resignation of Head Coach Leif Lennie, effective August 31, 2018.  Leif will be leaving the club as he is moving away from … READ MORE →

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Outdoor Retailer Adjusts Snow Show Dates to Late January for 2019 – 2022

(San Juan Capistrano, California)—Outdoor Retailer, the largest U.S. tradeshow for the outdoor community, today announced that dates for future Outdoor Retailer Snow Shows will move into the last week of January beginning in 2019 … READ MORE →

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IBU President Anders Besseberg in Hot Water as Police Raid Headquarters

(Salzburg, Austria) – The International Biathlon Union has confirmed that the Austrian Federal Criminal Police raided the IBU headquarters in Salzburg, Austria on April 10 in an investigation focussing on IBU President Anders Besseberg … READ MORE →

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Marit Bjoergen Announces Her Retirement

(Norway) – The queen of cross country skiing is stepping away after 19 years of racing internationally. Norway’s Marit Bjoergen, the most successful cross-country ski racer of all time, with 114 World Cup wins … READ MORE →

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WADA Demands Russia Accept McLaren Report Findings

– Russia continues to be at odds with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regarding acceptance of the McLaren Report that detailed the state-sponsored doping program in that country following the confessions made by whistleblower Grigory … READ MORE →

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Brian McKeever Named Allianz Best Male Athlete of the Month for March

– Canada’s Brian McKeever has been voted the Allianz Best Male Athlete of the Month for March, following his dominant performance at PyeongChang 2018.
The Nordic skier ended the Paralympic Winter Games with three gold … READ MORE →

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NENSA Seeks Youth & Introductory Program Director – Deadline April 9

– The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) seeks to find a dynamic, outgoing individual to be our new Youth & Introductory Program Director.  This individual will be responsible for NENSA’s Bill Koch Youth … READ MORE →

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Menihek Nordic AltaGas Ski-at-School Program

(Labrador City, NL) – Menihek Nordic Ski Club annually hosts the JRS Middle School’s grade 5 classes in the Ski at School Program. All youth from Grade 5 classes’ at all physical levels are … READ MORE →

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USA’s Liz Stephen Retires Following Fabulous Career

– Liz Stephen’s career spanned 12 fabulous years and her immense contributions to the sport and the U.S. women’s ski team defy her petit stature as she challenged the world’s best on some of … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Communications and Administration Coordinator @ CAAWS

(Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport (CAAWS) is seeking a full time communications coordinator to provide communications, marketing and administrative support to our growing team. This multi-faceted, … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017-18 Contest Final Standings and WINNERS

(Toronto, ON) – We  apologize for the delay and are excited to present the winners and final standings of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18 Contest following the Men’s 15km FR Pursuit finale … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Administration Coordinator at Canada Games Council

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canada Games Council (CGC) is looking for an energetic team player, interested in a career in sports management. If you have a keen interest in sport and are looking to … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Coaching Association of Canada Seeks Chief Operating Officer

(Ottawa, ON) – The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) unites stakeholders and partners in its commitment to raising the skills and stature of coaches, and ultimately expanding their reach and influence. Through its programs, … READ MORE →

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1,000 Dreams Fund Helps USA Nordic Women Reach Their Dreams

(Washington, D.C.) – On the heels of the Winter Olympics and a continued push to drive equality in sports funding, the 1,000 Dreams Fund is excited to announce a $4,000 donation to USA Nordic.
1,000 … READ MORE →

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China Stages Inaugural FIS Cross-Country City Sprint

– The first FIS Cross-Country city sprint China was organised directly after the World Cup  concluded in Falun (SWE) 140 cross-country athletes from 16 countries travelled to Yan’an, Shanxi Province (CHN) last week to … READ MORE →

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FIS Fat Bike Race Series Launching Soon – Quebec on Board

– With the popularity of fat biking in North America and Europe FIS officials have decided to launch a new FIS Fat Bike Race Series to extend the season as many cross-country skiers are … READ MORE →

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NCCP Female Coaching Course Grants – Applications Welcome

– The Cross Country Canada Women’s Committee is offering up to 4 grants to subsidize participation by female coaches in NCCP T2T or L2C courses hosted by Cross Country Canada in April and May … READ MORE →

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Justyna Kowalczyk Retires and Takes on Assistant Coaching Role of Polish Women’s XC Ski Team

– Justyna Kowalczyk, Poland’s most decorated Winter Olympian, says her only future competition would be domestic or as a relay member at world championships, reports Polish media. Her only future competitions will be domestic … READ MORE →

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Inaugural Mont-Sainte-Anne Loppet p/b Québecor March 31 – Early-bird Registration Until 5pm TODAY

(Quebec City, Que.) – This Saturday, hundreds of novice, intermediate and expert cross-country skiers are expected for the inaugural edition of a fresh new spring challenge: the Mont-Sainte-Anne Loppet presented by Québecor! There’s plenty … READ MORE →

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Girls in Sport Campaign – Phase One Complete

– We would like to extend a huge thank-you to all the individuals and organizations who have made Phase One of our Girls in Sport campaign a success. Thank you to all who joined … READ MORE →

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Interview w/Erik Bjornsen at 2018 L.L. Bean U.S. Long Distance Nationals

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – SkiTrax’s Peter Graves caught with Erik Bjornsen (APU) winner of the Men’s 50km CL, the final race of the season and of the 2018 L.L. Bean U.S. Long Distance Nationals … READ MORE →

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Erik Bjornsen Triumphs in Men’s 50km CL Mass Start at 2018 L.L. Bean U.S. Long Distance Nationals

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – Erik Bjornsen (APU) took home the Men’s 50km CL Mass Start victory in a close battle with Adam Martin (Craftsbury Green Project) in second at 1.5 seconds followed by Scott … READ MORE →

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WATCH LIVE – Men’s 50km CL Mst at 2018 L.L. Bean U.S. Long Distance National Championships

(Craftsbury Common, Vt.) – Watch the final event of the season the Men’s 50km CL Mass Start LIVE including Olympians Scott Patterson, Erik Bjornsen battle veterans like Brian Gregg and new revelations like Kevin Bolger … READ MORE →

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Interviews with Diggins, Bjornsen and Randall at 2018 L.L. Bean U.S. Long Distance National Championships

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – Following today’s women’s 30km CL, the final race of the season, we caught up with winner Jessie Diggins (SMST2), silver medalist Sadie Bjornsen (APU) and legendary Kikkan Randall (APU) who … READ MORE →

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Diggins Edges Bjornsen in Women’s 30km CL as Randall Podiums at Final Race of her Career

(Craftsbury Common, VT) (Craftsbury Common, VT) – The women’s 30km CL, the final race of the season, was both emotional and hard-fought as Jessie Diggins (SMST2) took home her third straight victory in … READ MORE →

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WATCH LIVE – Women’s 30km CL Mst at 2018 L.L. Bean U.S. Long Distance National Championships

(Craftsbury Common, Vt.) – Watch the Women’s 30km CL Mass Start LIVE including Olympic champions, Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall, and other top athletes from cross-country clubs across America compete for national titles at … READ MORE →

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Interview with Jessie Diggins @ 2018 USSA SuperTour Finals

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – SkiTrax caught with Jessie Diggins (SMST2) at the 2018 USSA SuperTour Finals following yesterday’s Mixed Relay competition which her team won defending their title. The final competitions at Craftsbury are … READ MORE →

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Stratton Mountain Defends Mixed Relay Title at 2018 USSA SuperTour Finals

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – Stratton Mountain bided their time in the Mixed Relay 4x5km and when the dust settled once again topped the podium to defend their title over APU 1 in second with Craftsbury … READ MORE →

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Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy – Currently Accepting Applications

– Our Canmore and Calgary Training Centres are currently accepting applications. Our Program Guidelines for 2018-19 and application form is now available: Program Guidelines 2018-19
Don’t forget to submit your expression of interest to Cross Country Canada as … READ MORE →

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Erik Bjornsen Wins Men’s 15km FR Mass Start on Day Two of 2018 USSA SuperTour Finals

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – Erik Bjornsen (APU) captured the men’s 15km FR mass start race on day one of the 2018 USSA SuperTour Finals as Simi Hamilton (SMST2) battled to second place followed by … READ MORE →

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Diggins Triumphs in Women’s 10km FR Mass Start at 2018 USSA SuperTour Finals

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – Jessie Diggins (SMST2) took home her second straight victory at at the 2018 USSA SuperTour Finals, winning the women’s 10km FR mass start race with Sadie Bjornsen (APU) a close … READ MORE →

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Special Q & A with Team USA at 2018 USSA SuperTour Finals in Craftsbury

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – There was something truly magical in the air today at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Vermont that took place just after the prize-giving ceremony. Members of the USA Olympic cross-country … READ MORE →

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USSA SuperTour 2018 Finals CL Sprint – Diggins and Newell in Charge

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – Jessie Diggins (SMST2) took home another victory winning the women’s CL Sprint on day one of the 2018 USSA SuperTour Finals with Sophie Caldwell (SMST2) in 2nd and Ida Sargent … READ MORE →

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USA’s Bickner Posts Season’s Best Result Finishes 16th at Ski Flying World Cup in Slovenia

(Park City, Utah) – USA Nordic athlete Kevin Bickner (Wauconda, IL) finished 16th today at the Ski Flying World Cup in Planica, Slovenia. It was the first of two individual events, part of the … READ MORE →

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USA’s Kikkan Randall Retires with Olympic Gold and Storybook Ending to an Amazing Career

– As the 2017/18 ski season winds down, so do the international racing careers of Kikkan Randall and Liz Stephen, two of the longest standing women of the current US National Cross Country Ski … READ MORE →

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2018 USSA SuperTour Finals and Long Distance Nationals March 23-28

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – The U.S. Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals and L.L. Bean U.S. Long Distance National Championships are being held March 23-28 at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center.
Fresh from international competition, US Nordic … READ MORE →

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INSIDE THE FENCE – To Capture a Crystal Globe

– As each season draws to a close the focus shifts from World Cup wins or Tour de Ski victories to final World Cup standings. Whether it be the sprint, distance or overall titles … READ MORE →

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Foothills Nordic Ski Club Launches Team ULLR and Expands High Performance Programming

(Calgary, Alberta) – Foothills Nordic Ski Club (FNSC) is pleased to announce a new high performance cross-country ski development team in Alberta. Team ULLR kicks off in May 2018 with applications accepted after March … READ MORE →

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CCSAA Annual Conference April 3-4 Features Amazing Seminars – Register TODAY

(Granby, CO) – Please join CCSAA at its Annual Conference April 3 & 4 at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, CO.  The Conference is a great opportunity to not only listen to relevant speakers … READ MORE →

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Harvey 2nd on Podium in Falun as Bolshunov Takes Mini Tour and Klaebo Wins Overall WCup – Bjornsen 38th, Killick Retires

(Falun, SWE) – Canada’s Alex Harvey raced to 2nd overall in the men’s 15km FR Pursuit finale in Falun, Sweden for his fourth podium of the year. Russia’s Alexander Bolshunov took the final mini … READ MORE →

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Diggins Stellar 2nd Overall in World Cup & Podiums with Bjornsen in Falun – Browne 39th as Randall & Stephen Retire

(Falun, SWE) – The USA’s Jessie Diggins and Sadie Bjornsen wrapped up the season in style landing second and third in the women’s 10km FR pursuit finale in Falun, Sweden.
The finish moved Diggins into … READ MORE →

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USA 7th in Men’s Relay at Holmenkollen as Norway Triumphs and Bailey & Burke Retire – Canada 16th

(Oslo, Norway) – The men’s 4×7.5km relay was the final race of the season for Team USA which is boycotting next week’s World Cup final in Russia.
It also marked the final race and storied … READ MORE →

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USA’s Dunklee Stellar 3rd on IBU Women’s 10km Pursuit Podium at Holmenkollen

(Oslo, Norway) – Olympian Susan Dunklee wrapped up her 2017-18 season with a bronze medal around her neck taking third in the women’s 10km Pursuit on the final day of the BMW IBU World … READ MORE →

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Best-ever 16 Medals for Canada’s Nordic Skiers at 2018 Winter Paralympic Games

(PyeongChang, Korea) – Canada’s Nordic skiers will leave the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games with 16 medals around their necks. The Canucks put an exclamation mark on their record-setting performance, adding a silver and bronze … READ MORE →