VANOC vs Canada: Home-Snow Advantage Update

August 15, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – According to a recent article in the Globe and Mail most national sports organizations are happy six months out from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games although not everyone … READ MORE →

Fleischer Jacobs Group’s Race To The Top Of Vermont – a Premier Fundraiser

Volunteers Needed

August 15, 2009 – With over eleven states and two Canadian provinces represented, the FJG (Fleischer Jacobs Group) Race To The Top Of VT is shaping up to be one of Vermont’s premier athletic participation … READ MORE →

CXC Team Vertical Blog – New Vids and Calculating Training Load

August 14, 2009 – Here’s the latest videos and article on Calculating Training Load from the CXC Team Vertical Blog. You can also check out the Fun in the Northwoods/Birkie Master’s Camp by Kelly Chaudoin, … READ MORE →

Craftsbury Green Racing Project Blog – \”Training: Right on Track\”

August 13, 2009 – Last Thursday morning, our team prepared for a workout we had been dreading all week: 2-minute intervals on the track. In rollerskiing or trail running workouts, you have … READ MORE →

Boulder Nordic Sport Hires Roger Knight and Will Distribute SkiGo

August 13, 2009 (Boulder, Colorado) – Roger Knight has joined Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) as the Director of Team and Eastern Operations. He brings the US distribution of Ski*Go Wax, Tools, Gloves, Rollerskis and … READ MORE →

Olympic Challenges for Sponsorship Dollars – USOC is Prepared

August 13, 2009 – We all know times are tough and while recovery is on more lips these days the affects of the downturn in sponsorship funding is being felt on many fronts including sports. … READ MORE →

Fast and Female Hosts Fit and Fun Series in Ontario – Aug. 18-21

August 13, 2009 (Calgary, Alberta) – Fast and Female presented by Best Buy – Canada‚s highly dynamic organization dedicated to empowering young female athletes through sports – will host its second FIT & FUN … READ MORE →

Vancouver 2010 – Only Six Months Away

August 13, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – Exactly six months from yesterday, U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes will be among the nation’s best competitors as they march together, united under the American flag, … READ MORE →

Nordic Junior World Championships 2009 – Preparations in Full Swing

August 12, 2009 (Hinterzarten, GER) – In conjunction with the opening FIS Summer Grand Prix events, a sizable delegation led by Race Directors Uli Wehling and Jürg Capol had a chance to inspect … READ MORE →

FIS Summer Grand Prix in Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Underway

August 12, 2009 – The FIS Grand Prix in Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined kicked off in Hinterzarten (GER) last weekend with an individual competition in Nordic Combined, and both a team and … READ MORE →

Learn to Rollerski Clinic in Brattleboro, Vermont – Aug. 22

August 12, 2009 – Learn to Rollerski at NENSA’s 2009 Learn to Rollerski Clinic Series which continues on Saturday, August 22 at the Brattleboro Union High School in Brattleboro, Vermont, for the third clinic this … READ MORE →

Three Russian Biathletes Banned for 2 Years

Auugust 12, 2009 (Moscow, Russia) – The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has banned three Russian biathlon world champions following positive tests for the blood-booster EPO held last December during a World Cup in Ostersund, Sweden … READ MORE →

Where are They Now: Olympic Gold Medallist Beckie Scott

August 11, 2009 – The Globe and Mail is featuring top skiers like Beckie Scott in a Where are They Now feature as a lead up to the Vancouver … READ MORE →

Mono Nordic – The Rebuilding

August 11, 2009 (Orangeville, ON) – There was a time when small clubs produced national team athletes. Orangeville District Secondary School in Ontario, with the help of two very keen volunteer … READ MORE →

Applications for 2010 Junior Olympic Team Coaching Staff Now Being Accepted

August, 11, 2009 – This year, JO’s will take place on New England ‘Home Turf’ and is sure to offer plenty of excitement as New England defends its Alaska Cup Title! The 2010 Junior Olympics … READ MORE →

Cross Country Canada Seeks Executive Director

Closes August 19

August 10, 2009 (Ottawa, ON) – Cross Country Canada, the national governing body for the sport of cross-country skiing, is seeking an Executive Director to build on CCC’s international achievements beyond the 2010 Olympic and … READ MORE →

Women Ski Jumpers’ Appeal Set for Nov. 12-13

August 10, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – The appeal of the 14 elite women ski jumpers proceeding against the Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee for a declaration to be allowed to participate in the 2010 Olympic Games … READ MORE →

Welcome Home Devon

Homeland of Devon Kershaw

August 10, 2009 (Sudbury, ON) – On July 28th Walden Fitness Club and Laurentian Nordic skiers met Canadian National Team members Chandra Crawford and Devon Kershaw, for most, the first time. … READ MORE →

Turkey Makes Great Progress to Host 2011 Erzurum Winter Universiade

August 9, 2009 – The Turkish Ski Federation is making great progress in the development of skiing in Turkey and hosting the 2011 FISU Winter Universiade. The planned site of the competitions, Erzurum (at … READ MORE →

IOC Launches 2018 Olympic Games Bid Process

August 9, 2009 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched the bid process for hosting the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, setting a deadline of October 15, 2009 for national Olympic committees to inform it … READ MORE →

Women’s Ski Jumping COC Summer Series Begins

August 9, 2009 – Simultaneously with the men’s Grand Prix starting this weekend in Hinterzarten (GER), the women’s Continental Cup (COC) summer series in Ski Jumping will get underway in Bischofsgrün, near Bayreuth … READ MORE →

Countdown to 2010 – Aussie XC Ski Team Joins SkiTrax Skier Blogs – 2009 Australian Winter Report

Aussie Comic Report

August 7, 2009 (Australia) – We’re excited to announce that the Aussie XC Ski Team with Finn Marsland, National Team Coach at the helm, will join the Skier Blog section re-launching soon … READ MORE →

Vote for the Sportswoman of the Year 2009

USA's Vonn and Jacobellis Nominated

August 7, 2009 – Voting for the Sportswoman of the Year 2009 is currently underway. Every year, the Women’s Sports Foundation recognizes an individual and team sportswoman whose performances over a 12-month time span have … READ MORE →

Countdown to 2010: SkiTrax Launches New Logo

2010 Countdown Clock

August 6, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – As part of our Countdown to 2010 coverage and celebrations we’re stoked to present our new Trax logo with more exciting news to come. This is … READ MORE →

Pedal’s 2009 TdF Contest Standings after Stage 21 – Winners Announced

Over $6,500 in Prizes

August 6, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – We’re sorry for the short delay and pleased to announce the winners of Pedal’s 2009 TdF Contest … READ MORE →

Great Headway for XC Skiing in Scotland

August 6, 2009 – Great Britain may not be renowned for its programs in cross-country skiing, but a group of dedicated enthusiasts at Huntly, Scotland, between Aberdeen and Inverness, are doing their best … READ MORE →

Highline Trail Grand Opening at Canmore Nordic

August 6, 2009 (Canmore, AB) – There’s great xc skiing and great biking at the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. The Highline Trail Grand Opening will take place on Saturday, August 8, in Canmore, … READ MORE →

Pedal 100 for Heart and Stroke – Win a Trip on WestJet

Crack the Century on Aug. 16

August 5, 2009 – Please Join us on Sunday, August 16 to raise critical funds for heart and stroke research by taking a ride through Niagara’s beautiful wine … READ MORE →

Pilot of New Ski Jumping Rules at Summer Grand Prix

August 5, 2009 – Professional Ski Jumping in the last few decades can be described in one sentence: the best athlete in the field determines the in-run length. The philosophy behind this is the following: … READ MORE →

WADA: New Anti-Doping Books for Children Available

August 5, 2009 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has partnered with Chooseco, a publisher of interactive children’s books, to publish two titles focused on good decision-making and sport values. The objective of … READ MORE →

U.S. Women Ski Jumpers Fighting to Keep Program Alive

Benefit on Aug. 19

August 4, 2009 – US WomenMembers of the U.S. Women’s Ski Jumping team and their nonprofit foundation Women’s Ski Jumping USA are hosting a benefit Aug. 19, at the exclusive Huntsman Mountain Estate in … READ MORE →

Down South for Snow Time – US XC Ski Team Update

August 4, 2009 (Wanaka, New Zealand – With a summer already full of rollerskiing, the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team is in the southern hemisphere to get some vital on-snow time prior … READ MORE →

Swix Sport USA Joins CXC as Official Ski Pole Supplier and Sponsor

August 4, 2009 (Hayward, WI) – The Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) is pleased to announce Swix Sport USA to be the official ski pole supplier. Starting on, August 1, 2009, CXC Elite … READ MORE →

Countdown to 2010 – Craftsbury Green Racing Project Joins SkiTrax Skier Blogs – Eco Choices, Training, Dreaming

August 3, 2009 (Craftsbury Common, VT) – We’re excited to introduce the Craftsbury Green Racing Project as they join the Skier Blog section re-launching soon at skitrax.com. Chelsea Little has prepared a … READ MORE →

Cross Country Canada’s Living History Project!

August 3, 2009 – We want to reconnect with as many people as possible who have been involved at one time or another with Cross Country Canada, going back as many years as possible. Have … READ MORE →

Stratton Training Group Storms into August

August 3, 2008 – The SMS training group finished the first half of their summer training with a great weekend of training. The group is progressing nicely and building an excellent endurance base … READ MORE →

Roller Ski World Cup Season Underway – Gregorio Leading

August 3, 2009 – Five competitions have already been held in the Roller Ski World Cup 2009. The three races in Orolavje, Croatia at the end of June were followed by two competitions in Markkleeberg … READ MORE →

Olympians Kershaw and Crawford Host a Training Session with Sudbury Skiers

August 1, 2009 (Sudbury, ON) – Sudbury’s up and coming cross-country skiers had two Olympians attend their training session on July 29 for extra motivation. Olympians Devon Kershaw and Chandra Crawford, both … READ MORE →

Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Sportif 2009 Online Registration is Now Open!

August 1, 2009 – The countdown to Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Sportif 2009, to take place in Vancouver, November 12-15, begins with online registration now open. Highlights of this year’s conference program include a choice of … READ MORE →

Countdown to 2010 – Alberta World Cup Academy Joins SkiTrax Skier Blogs – Welcome to the Haig

July 31, 2009 (Canmore, AB) – We’re excited to announce that the Alberta World Cup Academy has joined the Skier Blog section re-launching soon at skitrax.com. The team stormed the 2009 Canadian XC … READ MORE →

CXC Adaptive Ski Program

July 31, 2009 The Central Cross Country Ski Association is proud to announce the formation of an innovative Adaptive Ski Program available for individuals with physical disabilities throughout the Midwest. CXC established a disabled ski … READ MORE →

Tour de France 2009 – Faces of a Winner

July 30, 2009 – We know many xc skiers are cycling fanatics as well so here’s a retrospective look back at the stage winners of the 2009 Tour de France won by Alberto Contador … READ MORE →

Vasaloppet Signs Long Term Agreement with One Way Sport

July 30, 2009 – The Finnish Nordic Sports brand One Way and the Swedish Vasaloppet organization have signed a 5 year cooperation concerning promotion and sponsorship for One Way Nordic Sports footwear. One … READ MORE →

Boulder Nordic Sport to Distribute Holmenkol Nordic Products

July 29, 2009 (Boulder, Colorado) – Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) announced today an agreement with Holmenkol AG of Heimerdingen, Germany to distribute Holmenkol Nordic products in the USA. BNS takes over US distribution … READ MORE →

Wintersteiger Supports USSA and Center

July 29, 2009 (Park City, Utah) – Wintersteiger has announced its sponsorship as a supplier to The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s Center of Excellence equipment tuning room, and was on hand for the grand … READ MORE →

Gravey’s Grapevine: It’s Not About the Bike

July 28, 2009 – There’s no doubt about it. After this year’s Tour de France, Lance Armstrong is clearly one of the world’s greatest and enduring athletes. His … READ MORE →

Springer Tournee Wraps Up at UOP

July 28, 2009 (Park City, Utah) – The 11th annual North American Springer Tournee wrapped up Saturday following four days of jumping and nordic combined competition with wins from USSA athletes Willy Graves (Putney, VT), … READ MORE →

NENSA Summer Training Shirts are Here!

July 28, 2009 – On sale now to 2009-2010 NENSA Members Only at just $17. NENSA staff knows that our members are not just skiers! We want to show our support for all other … READ MORE →

NENSA Gaining Ground Clinic with Andy Newell and Nina Gavrylyuk

July 27, 2009 – Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Olympians Andy Newell, Nina Gavrlyuk as well as top NE coaches at the NENSA Gaining Ground Clinic, Craftsbury, August 14-16. The deadline for … READ MORE →

Highlands Trailblazer Hires New Coach

July 27, 2009 – The Highlands Trailblazers Ski Club is pleased (and excited!) to announce that with support from Alta Gas and Cross Country Canada we have hired Ms. Jen Scholte as our new … READ MORE →