Pedal’s 2009 TdF Contest Standings after Stage 19

Over $6,500 in Prizes

July 26, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – Here are the Contest Standings after Stage 19 as another Tour de France is almost in the record books. The Contest leader is still gssprint with Sunny Day … READ MORE →

Trout Lake Nordic Training Camp

July 25, 2009 (Bend, Oregon) – The 9th annual PNSA Trout Lake training camp welcomed nearly 40 junior and senior Nordic ski racers to Trout Lake, Washington … READ MORE →

Countdown to 2010 – Alex Harvey Joins SkiTrax Skier Blogs – Triathlon Kicker

July 24, 2009 (Canmore, AB) – We’re excited to announce that top Canadian XC skier Alex Harvey will share his thoughts, impressions, and escapades at skitrax.com in our new Skier … READ MORE →

Canmore Triathlon – Kershaw 4th, Harvey 5th

July 24, 2009 (Canmore, AB) – Some of Canada’s top XC skiers along with Cross Country Canada staff were strutting their stuff at the recent Canmore Triathlon held in Canmore, Alberta on … READ MORE →

Roller Ski Safety? Use a Mirror!

July 24, 2009 – Although countless articles have been written about safety on roller skis, I have seen none recommending the use of a rearview mirror, such as those that attach to the … READ MORE →

Nensa’s Pavel Sotskov in New Zealand

July 23, 2009 (Wanaka, NZ) – Both Canadian and US National Cross Country ski teams will be training at the Snow Farm in New Zealand over the next several weeks to train … READ MORE →

Todd Lodwick Injured in Crash at TdF

July 22, 2009 (Albertville, France) – Todd Lodwick of Steamboat Springs, Colo, double Nordic Combined Nordic Worlds gold medalist, received minor injuries on Wednesday as he crashed into an automobile while … READ MORE →

Maine Winter Sports Center Summit Timing Clinic – July 31-Aug. 2

July 22, 2009 – Come join Summit Timing’s Ernie Page at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle, Maine, July 31-August 2, for hands on training with the Summit Timing System. The clinic will … READ MORE →

Reef Caulder’s 2010 Olympic Dream on a Pisten Bully

July 22, 2009 (Fairview, Alberta) – When he worked as a lift attendant at a ski resort on Vancouver Island, Reef Caulder may not have known what his future would bring, but he knew … READ MORE →

Olympian Kershaw Leads Bike Ride for Share the Road – Now on July 29

Fundraising Luncheon

July 21, 2009 (Sudbury, ON) – Excitement is starting to build for World Cup Medalist, Devon Kershaw’s return to his hometown of Sudbury, Ontario in late July. On Wednesday, July 29, Kershaw will be … READ MORE →

Rollerski Safety is a Must

July 21, 2009 – Last week our national ski community leaned on each other struggling to make sense of the tragic rollerski accident in Northern Maine. It was a major hit to those … READ MORE →

Fashion Guide to Nordic Skiing – Costume Disciplinarian

Looking Good vs Skiing Fast

July 20, 2009 – Mike Balduf is a high-school English teacher and free-lance writer based in the Detroit area sent us the following fashion guide to … READ MORE →

Swix Sport USA to Distribute Uvex Winter Products

July 20, 2009 (Wilmington, MA) – Swix Sport USA announced it has reached an agreement with Uvex Sports GmbH to become the exclusive distributor of Uvex winter sports products for the U.S. market starting August … READ MORE →

US Biathlon 2010 Training Camps Update

July 20, 2009 – The preparation for the Olympic Season is underway and – if it comes to the US Biathlon Team – is already making big progress. The second training camp of the … READ MORE →

FIS Joins WADA Athlete Outreach in Pescara

July 20, 2009 – The Athlete Outreach program is one of the main ways that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) seeks to interact with athletes around the world. It provides a platform to generate interest … READ MORE →

Canadian Junior Athlete Profile: Janelle Greer

July 18, 2009 – Here’s an athlete profile of Canadian Junior XC Ski Team member Janelle Greer from Whitehorse, Yukon. For the profile she answered 10 Things You Don’t Know About Janelle Greer. Read … READ MORE →

Pedal’s 2009 TdF Contest Standings after Stage 13

Over $6,500 in Prizes

July 17, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – Following Stage 13 we have a new contest leader as Streetgang’s Iced Crew is in front with gssprint in second and Sunny Day (updated) is now in third. … READ MORE →

CCC and FIS Racing Licenses are Now Available for Purchase Online!

FIS Deadline is August 31

July 17, 2009 – Both CCC and FIS racing licenses are now available for purchase on Cross Country Canada’s website under the Notice Board on the right hand side. To own a FIS license, you … READ MORE →

Briko-Maplus Names John Dyste as U.S. Nordic Manager

July 16, 2009 (Calgary, AB) – Innovation Inc., North American distributor of Italian ski wax company Briko-Maplus has named John Dyste as U.S. Nordic Manager, providing wax and technical services to elite cross country teams … READ MORE →

Women Ski Jumpers to Appeal – It’s Not Over

July 16, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – The women ski jumpers denied justice in last week’s BC Supreme Court decision have decided to file an appeal with the BC Court of Appeals seeking a ruling on … READ MORE →

Rossignol Recalls Cross-Country Boots Due to Fall Hazard

July 16, 2009 (Washington, DC) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop … READ MORE →

Sugarloaf Announces Summer Projects Totalling $1.8 Million

July 16, 2009 (Carrabassett Valley, ME) – As part of its ongoing resort-wide improvements, Sugarloaf has announced investments of more than $1.8 million for this summer, with new snowmaking, modifications to lifts to improve wind … READ MORE →

Olympian Kershaw Leads Bike Ride in Sudbury for Share the Road

Fundraising Luncheon

July 15, 2009 (Sudbury, ON) – One of Canada’s most accomplished ski racers, three-time World Cup medallist, Devon Kershaw will be returning to his native Sudbury, Ontario for two important reasons in late July. … READ MORE →

USA’s Kris Freeman Speaks Out About Diabetes

July 14, 2009 – The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team’s Kris Freeman had an outstanding year in 2009 as he earned two U.S. titles and a fourth place at World Championships. But, even with … READ MORE →

FIS Athletes Commission – Kikkan Randall Interview

July 14, 2009 – Kikkan Randall (USA) is the representative of the female cross-country skiers on the FIS Athletes’ Commission. The 26-year-old native from Alaska started skiing the day after her 1st birthday. … READ MORE →

Pedal’s 2009 TdF Contest Standings

Over $6,500 in Prizes

July 13, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce the leaders of our annual Tour de France Contest and the winners of our Rest Day prizes. Sara’s Hard Boyz and Sunny Day (updated) … READ MORE →

Boulder Nordic QuickNews

July 13, 2009 (Boulder, CO) – Here’s the latest from the Boulder Nordic Club’s QuickNews including CAT Ski Clinics coming to Colorado, the Bjorn Daehlie Auction for Mahon Fund, and the Birkie Open Track Event … READ MORE →

Great Snow Down Under

July 13, 2009 – For those now cycling, running and paddling, the prospect of cross-country skiing seems like a long way off. But to enthusiasts living in the Southern Hemisphere the ski season is just … READ MORE →

Beckie Scott High Altitude Training Center – Training Blocks Available

July 12, 2009 (Kananaskis, AB) – The Beckie Scott High-Performance Training Centre, renamed after the Olympic and World Cup medalist Beckie Scott, is a seasonal training camp located on the Haig Glacier in Peter … READ MORE →

Women Ski Jumpers Lose 2010 Opportunity

July 10, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – Disappointment was in the air in a Vancouver courtroom earlier today following the announcement of a judgment in favor of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee in the landmark … READ MORE →

2010 U.S. Nordic Combined Team Nominations

July 10, 2009 – The following is the USSA’s preliminary list of nominations for the 2010 U.S. Nordic Combined Team. The nominations include those active athletes who qualified based on published selection criteria. The USSA … READ MORE →

2009 Birkie Masters Camp at Telemark Resort

July 10, 2009 (Madison, WI) – August 7-9 is set for the annual Masters Camp for all level skiers. Looking for your best jump start for the upcoming season and a great vacation as well? … READ MORE →

News Flash – Women Ski Jumpers Lose in Court

WSJ Release

July 10, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – The Supreme Court of British Columbia announced their ruling minutes ago in Vancouver, BC, regarding the fate of women’s ski jumping seeking inclusion in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games … READ MORE →

Ski Tunnel in Oberhof, Germany Completed

July 10, 2009 (Oberhof, Germany) – The first ski tunnel in Germany will open this summer in Oberhof (GER), where the 4th edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft … READ MORE →

Changes to 2010 FIS Marathon Cup Calendar

July 10, 2009 – The FIS Marathon Cup (FMC) calendar for the upcoming two seasons is now available. From 2009/2010 onward, the König Ludwig Lauf in Germany will no longer be part of the FIS … READ MORE →

Fast and Female Seeks Communications and Member Relations Specialist

July 10, 2009 – Fast and Female is seeking a Communications and Member Relations Specialist to manage the content for fastandfemale.com and all other social communication channels, develop story concepts, grow the membership program … READ MORE →

MTB Race Debuts at Whistler Olympic Park – 2010 Winter Olympic Site

July 8, 2009 (Whistler, BC.) – Team Whistler Cycling has partnered with Whistler Olympic Park to host the first MTB race on Sunday, July 19th at the site of the 2010 Nordic Olympic Games skiing … READ MORE →

First Trip to the “Rock” – Newfoundland-Labrador

July 8, 2009 – Team Newfoundland recently held its first Dryland Camp of the year in Corner Brook, Newfoundland under new coach Will Fitzgerald. The athletes are in good hands as Will brings a … READ MORE →

Pedal’s 2009 TdF Contest – Register Until June 9

Over $6,500 in Prizes

July 7, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – The 96th Tour de France is underway and Pedal’s annual TdF Contest is open until July 9 … READ MORE →

Billy Demong Wins Annual Steamboat Competition

July 7, 2009 (Steamboat Springs, CO) – World Champion Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) kicked off his Independence Day with a big win as he took top honors at the annual 4th of July Nordic combined … READ MORE →

Fast and Female Expands – Seeks Partner Clubs Across Canada

July 7, 2009 (Canmore, Alberta) – Fast and Female presented by Best Buy, a highly dynamic not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering female youth through sports is seeking to partner with local cross-country ski clubs interested … READ MORE →

10th Annual U.S. National Snowshoe Championships

July 7, 2009 (Knightdale, NC) – The US Snowshoe Association is pleased to announce that the 10th Annual U.S. National Snowshoe Championships, presented by PowerSox, will take place March 5-7, 2010 at Highland Forest Park … READ MORE →

General Motors \”Making Dreams Possible\” HP Coaching Grants Available

Applications Now Available!

July 6, 2009 – The Coaching Association of Canada is pleased to announce that the General Motors Making Dreams Possible High Performance Coach Grant applications are now back online! Dedicated to supporting athletes at all … READ MORE →

Sex Discrimination in Sport – An Update

July 5, 2009 – Sex Discrimination in Sport was prepared for the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) by Hilary A. Findlay of Brock University with contributions by … READ MORE →

2010 Olympic Opportunity for Junior and U23 Skiers

July 5, 2009 – The 2010 Olympic Winter Games hosted by Vancouver-Whistler are nearly upon us and you could play a crucial role in the Nordic and Nordic Combined Events next February. As part of … READ MORE →

2010 Paralympic Winter Games Opportunity – ATTENTION Masters, Senior Skiers and Junior Men/Women

Deadline is July 19

July 4, 2009 – The 2010 Paralympic Winter Games hosted by Vancouver-Whistler are nearly upon us and you could play a crucial role in the Para-Nordic (Biathlon and Cross Country) events this March in Whistler. … READ MORE →

Pedal’s 2009 TdF Contest – Team Registration is LIVE

Over $6,500 in Prizes

July 3, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – Welcome once again to Pedal’s annual TdF Contest with more prizes than last year, and we’ve also upgraded our team registration system. Click the link below to review … READ MORE →

USST Will not Fund Women Ski Jumpers this Winter

July 2, 2009 – The fate of women’s ski jump funding in the United States has seen rumblings for several months and it’s now been decided that there will be no funding coming from … READ MORE →

Interview with Halti’s Martti Uusitalo

July 2, 2009 – Continuing the series of interviews with some of the most important FIS partners, this week features Halti that has been the official FIS Official Clothing Supplier since 2007. Martti Uusitalo, … READ MORE →

Cross-country Skiers Test Mid-summer Shape at Tour de Trøndelag

July 2, 2009 (Meraker, Norway) – One of the summer highlights for the cross-country skiers is the so-called Tour de Trøndelag, in Meraker, Norway. The three-day event again attracted many of the leading cross-country … READ MORE →