April 16, 2009 (Denver, CO) – SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is pleased to share some exciting news regarding the 2010 SnowSports Trade Show scheduled for January 28-31, 2010 at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown … READ MORE →

April 16, 2009 (Finland) – The Finnish Nordic Sports brand One Way launched a new roller ski collection developed for cross-country ski racers and recreational sport enthusiasts. The complete new product line of … READ MORE →

April 15, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce the final standings for the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS World Cup 2009 Contest following the finale … READ MORE →

April 15, 2009 – Nominations close April 25 for the NENSA/Serotta Spirit of Skiing Award to be announced along with the John Caldwell Award (for a service to New England XC community), Club of the … READ MORE →

April 15, 2009 (Barrie, ON) – For Team Hardwood, the several weeks leading up to the Canadian Championships were an exciting time. These were the biggest races of the year, just a one hour drive … READ MORE →

April 14, 2009 – The International Competition Committee of the US Biathlon Association has nominated the National Team for the coming season. The following nominations will be submitted to the US Biathlon Association Board of … READ MORE →

April 14, 2009 – Cross Country Canada is pleased to announce that registration for the 2009 FIS Trainers Seminar is now underway! The Seminar notice and registration forms for Canadian and International coaches available . … READ MORE →

April 13, 2009 – Any way you look at it Fischer athletes had dominating and historic seasons from Kikkan Randall’s best-ever American finish at a Nordic World Championships, to Justyna Kowalczyk’s overall World Cup … READ MORE →

April 12, 2009 (Jackson, NH) – The perfect powder day – blue sky, perfect classic conditions – it doesn’t get much better then this. This 5-minute video of the East Pasture Loop on the Jackson … READ MORE →

April 11, 2009 – If you are interested in hosting a NENSA winter event or would like your event listed on the NENSA calendar the deadline for bid submissions for NENSA events is April 28. … READ MORE →

April 11, 2009 (Switzerland) – Walter Hofer, Head of Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined, and Ulrich Wehling, FIS Race Director Nordic Combined, reflected on the 2008/2009 season in the FIS Ski Jumping and … READ MORE →

April 10, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – The first annual Whistler Olympic Park Loppet was recently held on April 4 on the beautiful Callaghan Valley trails. With many National cross-country and Nordic Combined teams from different … READ MORE →

April 10, 2009 – Russian Cross-Country skier, Natalia Matveeva has tested positive for the use of the prohibited substance recombinant Erythropoietin (rEPO), identified on the WADA Prohibited List 2009 in Class S2. Hormones and related … READ MORE →

April 10, 2009 – The five Sub-Committees for Ski Jumping and the Nordic Combined Executive Board and Committee as well as the Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined Coordination Group held their traditional spring meetings at the … READ MORE →

April 9, 2009 – “After the season is before the season” was the motto for more than 20 representatives of the four organizing committees and partners from Infront Sports and Media and the Italian Ski … READ MORE →

April 9, 2009 (Duntroon, ON) – Highlands Nordic is re-opened as of now for both members and the general public!! We will be open from Thurs. April 9 to Sun. April 12. After receiving … READ MORE →

April 8, 2009 – There are several new camps up on the NENSA Summer Calendar and more will be added as they come in so be sure to take a look! Organizers, if you have … READ MORE →

April 8, 2009 – Preliminary NST selection points lists – including all 08-09 races up till March 4th + March World Cups + Canadian and US National championships – are now available for viewing. These … READ MORE →

April 7, 2009 (Macugnaga, (Italy) – Bode Miller, Peter Fill and Pietro Piller Cottrer exceptionally acted as guides for the skiers of “Gruppo Verbanese Sciatori Ciechi”. Macugnaga ski slopes hosted the first edition of … READ MORE →

April 7, 2009 – Nordic skiers Martin Banerud and Laura DeWitt of Northern Michigan University have been named the NCAA Central Region Athletes of the Year. Banerud, a junior from Oslo, … READ MORE →

April 6, 2009 (Vernon, BC) – Looking for a great end of winter ski getaway. Check out this great footage by Keith and Heather Nicol of their recent trip to Sol Mountain … READ MORE →

April 6, 2009 – We found the following historical piece on doping on the pro cycling team Saxo Bank web site forum and while it’s primarily related to cycling and we cannot verify the accuracy … READ MORE →

April 6, 2009 – On Sunday evening March 28, at around 17:45, the curtain dropped on the 2008-2009 Biathlon World Cup season, ending a long year of competitions and travel for every team. After gala … READ MORE →

April 6, 2009 – In Truckee, California the New England Junior Olympic Team brought home the Alaska Cup, an award based on overall points scores for the week. This was possible because of solid … READ MORE →

April 4, 2009 – The FIS Continental Cup (COC) series all over the world are some of the most important international competitions, also in Cross-Country Skiing. They allow the younger athletes to prepare themselves … READ MORE →

April 4, 2009 – Canada’s Ivan Babikov and the USA’s Rebecca Dussault have captured the 2009 US FIS Marathon Cup series. Babikov’s win in the 50km classic at the recent US Distance championships … READ MORE →

April 3, 2009 (Canmore, Alta.) – Cross Country Canada solidified the final dimension to its world-leading coaching and technical support team by naming Norway’s Inge BrÃ¥ten as Senior National Team Coach, the national body announced … READ MORE →

April 3, 2009 – We recently posted a Cross Country Canada release announcing that Canada received the green light from FIS to host additional World Cup events – “This landmark decision recognizes the growing … READ MORE →

April 3, 2009 – Don’t miss the Cross Country Ski Areas Association’s (CCSAA) annual Convention April 15-17, hosted at Whistler Olympic Park, BC and be eligible to win a 2-night lodging package at Fairmont … READ MORE →

April 3, 2009 – I’m sure you’ve heard the Johnny Cash song that goes “I’ve been everywhere, man, I’ve been everywhere…” That is how I feel in April after the ski season has ended. … READ MORE →

April 3, 2009 (Hayward, WI) – Central Cross Country Ski Association is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for the CXC Junior Development Program. This year the CXC Junior Development Program will … READ MORE →

April 2, 2009 – One of the biggest news pieces out of the Nordic World is coming from Sweden where it is rumoured that Gunde Svan has decided not to renew his contract as the … READ MORE →

April 2, 2009 (Calgary, Ab) – Last Saturday, Fast and Female presented by Best Buy hosted its annual Ski Festival at Canada Olympic Park (COP) in Calgary, Alberta. Led by 2006 Olympic gold medalist … READ MORE →

April 2, 2009 (Park City, UT) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has launched a cross country coaches level 100 certification program, the first level of a multi-level cross country-specific coaches education certification … READ MORE →

April 2, 2009 (Fairbanks, AK) – Here’s an inside look at the 2009 US Distance Championships recently held in Fairbanks, AK as told by US National team member Kikkan Randall. The event took place … READ MORE →

April 2, 2009 (Yellowknife, NWT) – Canada’s Mike Argue of Yellowknife, NWT has won the 2009 Rock and Ice Ultra event held from March 21-26 in rugged frozen expanse of the Northwest Territories. From … READ MORE →

April 2, 2009 – The 2009 FIS World Cup Cross Country season ended with the final 10/15 km skate events in Falun, Sweden March 22. FIS Newsflash recently caught up with FIS Race Director Jurg … READ MORE →

April 2, 2009 – The 2009 US Super Tour racing series officially wrapped up March 29 in Fairbanks, Alaska with the completion of the men’s and women’s 50/30km events. On top of the men’s … READ MORE →

April 1, 2009 (Sisimiut, Greenland) – For the 2009 Arctic Circle Race (ACR) 122 brave Nordic skiers took to the start line scheduled from March 27-29, for 13th … READ MORE →

April 1, 2009 – Please find below a letter sent by fax and Federal Express to Dr. Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee this week. Following up on our earlier request for a … READ MORE →

March 31, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – More fine photos from Sunday’s men’s 50km classic race where Canada’s Stefan … READ MORE →

March 31, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Here’s a great selection of photos taken by Lance and Danny Parrish from the women’s 30km … READ MORE →

March 31, 2009 – Following a very successful 2008-09 season CCC is already looking ahead to the challenges of a home Olympics in just 11 months time. CCC’s High Performance Director and key staff … READ MORE →

March 30, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Hey there are plenty of races still to come, but the formal part of the big racing calendar is a wrap after the completion of the US XC … READ MORE →

March 30, 2009 – In an effort to use our resources wisely, we are recruiting volunteers and updating our database. Please let us know if you can volunteer your time and skills. We need … READ MORE →

March 29, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Liz Stephen (USST) from East Montpelier, VT successfully defended her title on Sunday taking the 30km classic win over Morgan Arritola (USST/SVSEF) in second with Kikkan … READ MORE →

March 29, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – The final events of the 2009 USA XC Ski Distance Nationals are the 30km women’s and 50km men’s Classic races. USST skier Liz Stephen will be looking … READ MORE →

March 28, 2009 (Valcartier, Que.) – Canada’s Megan Imrie and Scott Perras captured their first gold medals of the week at the North American and Canadian Mazda Biathlon Championships in Valcartier, Que. on Saturday. … READ MORE →

March 28, 2009 – Joe Haggenmiller of Michigan Tech University and Sten Fjeldheim of Northern Michigan have been named the Central Collegiate Ski Association Coaches of the Year. Haggenmiller, in his sixth season … READ MORE →

March 28, 2009 (Steamboat Springs, CO) – The US Nordic Combined Ski Team has done a fantastic job this year winning the world championships. Dave Jarrett head coach of the US … READ MORE →