– Finland and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to support the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing and beyond according to Business Finland reports Inside the Games. It’s … READ MORE →

– The Fondeurs-Laurentides cross-country ski club, whose main mission is initiation to cross-country skiing, the development of regional, provincial and national competition athletes, the training of coaches and the development of the discipline in … READ MORE →

(Pinkham Notch, NH) – The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) announced today that the New England Bill Koch League Festival will return to Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center on February 29 and March … READ MORE →

– Milan-Cortina, Italy, will host the Olympic Winter Games 2026. The decision was taken today during the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland. The other candidate in the ballot … READ MORE →

(Bend, Ore.) – The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation announced today it will name its new facility after Bill Healy, the legendary community leader and ski enthusiast who founded Mt. Bachelor ski resort in … READ MORE →

(Lake Placid NY) – NENSA is very pleased to announce that High Peaks Cyclery, in Lake Placid NY, is joining our NENSA family of sponsors, as both the new named sponsor of our 2019 … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – The Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy is proud to announce our new team for the 2019-20 season. Comprised of two formal training groups, one in Calgary and one in Canmore, … READ MORE →

(Barrie, ON) – Come down June 22-23 for our Fire Sale now underway and everyone is taking full advantage of the fanatic deals on offer. Items are up to 80% off MSRP! The sale … READ MORE →

(Bridger Canyon, Montana) – Crosscut Mountain Sports Center is pleased to announce Jennifer Beaston Hedrick as its new Executive Director. “Jen is a dedicated leader with a passion for ensuring everyone has access to … READ MORE →

(Colordao Springs, Colo.) — U.S. Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic Committee, today announced the five Para Nordic skiers named to the national team and two skiers named to the development team … READ MORE →

– For 2019-2020 NENSA announces GET SKIING free memberships for first-time members. Yes, you heard that correctly ~ we want everyone to GET SKIING, so we are offering anyone, of any age ~ Youth, juniors, … READ MORE →

(Ostersund, Sweden) – Ostersund will make history next year when the Swedish city hosts the 2020 World Para Biathlon Championships from March 11-15. It will be the first time Para biathlon and cross-country are … READ MORE →

– For 2019-2020 NENSA announces GET SKIING free memberships for first-time members. Yes, you heard that correctly ~ we want everyone to GET SKIING, so we are offering anyone, of any age ~ Youth, juniors, … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – SkiTrax, the official magazine of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association and Nordiq Canada since 1995, is pleased to announce that Chris Frado, the former President and Executive Director of the … READ MORE →

– The Blackhawk Ski Club is pursuing some exciting changes! We are no longer a small group. We’ve expanded into new sports and year-round activity. The board of directors have determined that we’ve grown … READ MORE →

– One of the single greatest risks for the success of Nordiq Canada over the long-term is the retention of athletes through the development pathway, especially between the ages of 16 to 23.
The post … READ MORE →

– NENSA is proud to introduce their 2019 Rollerski Race Series featuring six events across the eastern region and a renewed supplier partnership with Swenor Rollerskis. The goal of the race series, and associated … READ MORE →

(Dubrovnik, Croatia) – The FIS Calendar Conference that recently concluded in Croatia produced some truly positive elements for Nordic skiing, following four days of meetings along the rocky coastline of the Adriatic.
In a attendance for … READ MORE →

– U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the Olympic National Governing Body for ski and snowboard sports in the USA, has announced that Luke Bodensteiner, U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Chief of Sport, will leave his post … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – The Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy, Canada’s premier high-performance training centre, is thrilled to announce Alpine Insurance’s continued support in a multi-year title sponsorship agreement.
The partnership represents a longstanding and … READ MORE →

– After each completing their Advanced Coaching Diploma in one of our Canadian Sport Institutes across the country over the past few years, Chris Manhard (CCBC), Luke McGurk (Rocky Mountain Racers, AB) and Adam … READ MORE →

(Bozeman, MT) – The Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF) is seeking a Nordic Program Director and Head Coach. BSF is located in Bozeman, MT, in the heart of the Northern Rockies, with world-class mountain recreation. … READ MORE →

(Montreal, Que.) – Cross-Country Skiing Montreal (SFM) is a new non-profit organization whose main goal is to promote and develop cross-country skiing in all its forms in the greater Montreal area. SFM also aims … READ MORE →

(Auburn, NH) – Fischer Skis announces the promotion of Chris Hall to Nordic Racing Director. Hall, who has held a half-time racing support position for the thirteen years moves to a full time role … READ MORE →

(Stratton, Vermont) – Sverre Caldwell has positively touched the lives of hundreds of cross-country skiers over almost four decades as a Nordic ski coach. This spring he is retiring from his position as Nordic … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) —A young group of Paralympic and Olympic veterans will carry the torch for a new generation of cross-country skiers who will make up the National Ski Team in 2019-2020, Nordiq Canada recently … READ MORE →

(Bend, OR) – Fitness, technique, and speed are key attributes to becoming a world-class cross country skier. But culture, laughter, and fun are what make a great team! Fortunately, all those attributes came together … READ MORE →

(Gatineau, Que.) – The Gatineau Loppet is seeking to hire an Executive producer/general manager to organize and deliver the 2020 edition. Includes logistics, communications, volunteers, partnership and sponsorship management as described hereunder – an … READ MORE →

– Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall had just finished a 20-year cross country ski racing career and would be diving into retirement at just 36-years-old. Navigating the transition from elite-level competition to everyday life … READ MORE →

– Cross Country Ski Ontario is pleased to announce Kieran Jones of Nakkertok Nordic as the recipient of the Heinz Niederhauser Outstanding Coaching Award. Kieran’s passion for coaching is demonstrated through his dedication and … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – We are seeking expressions of interest for a volunteer working group who will create a biathlon curriculum for schools. The program will initially be focused on shooting (laser and/or air rifle) … READ MORE →

(Bozeman, MT) – We are thrilled to announce the launch of Montana Endurance Academy (MEA), an athletic endurance team recently organized in Bozeman. MEA’S focus will be on assisting in training plan implementation, goal-setting, … READ MORE →

– Throughout the month of June, Nordiq Canada encourages all clubs, teams, training centres, etc, across the country to get as many athletes of all ages to take up the Run-Jump-Pull challenge. You will … READ MORE →

– Former U.S skier and Olympian Garrott Kuzzy has devoted the last few years of his life building Lumi Experiences, an XC Ski travel company that aims to run unforgettable winter trips around Europe, … READ MORE →

(Cavtat, Croatia) – Along side the rocky coast line of the Adriatic the 2019-20 FIS Calendar Conference got underway on May 27 in the afternoon in the seaside city of Cavtat in Croatia.
Delegates and … READ MORE →

(Canmore, AB) – Nordiq Canada Roller Ski Race & Pub Night on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Warm up at 5pm. Sprint Qualifier 6pm to be followed by Kings Court. … READ MORE →

(Lake Placid, New York) – US Ski Team World Cup Coach, Matt Whitcomb, will lead a US Ski & Ski and Snowboard L100 course at the Olympic Jumping Complex on June 29 starting at 9am. This is … READ MORE →

(Steamboat Springs, CO) – The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) announced today that David Stewart, the Nordic Skiing Head Coach of the University of Denver, will be joining the SSWSC as its new … READ MORE →

– Two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier from Germany recently announced her retirement at the age of 25. After winning at every level of biathlon from the IBU YJWCH to the IBU World Championships and … READ MORE →

(Canmore, Alta.) – As part of its succession planning for long-time employee and current director of events, Dave Dyer, Nordiq Canada is welcoming Jeff Ellis to the Canadian ski community as the organization’s new … READ MORE →

– The Nordiq Canada Women’s Committee has been coordinating the Female Athlete Mentorship Program since 2010 with the goal of creating a strong community of elite female skiers in Canada. Younger athletes will be … READ MORE →

– In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravey Train, our host Peter Graves invited elite women’s Nordic Combined athlete Tara Geraghty-Moats into the studio for a delightful and insightful half-hour conversation about her … READ MORE →

– Is it possible that slopes will soon be groomed 100% emission-free? At INTERALPIN 2019 in Innsbruck, the international leading trade fair for Alpine technologies, PistenBully is celebrating its 50th birthday – and in … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, Ont.) – Join us at the 2019 XCSO Annual Coach Seminar presented by Cross Country Ski Ontario & uOttawa Nordiq, Club Workshop, & AGM in Ottawa from May 31-June 2 – registration is … READ MORE →

(Lake Placid, NY) – Preparations for the 2023 Winter World University Games in Lake Placid include upgrades to the Olympic Jumping Complex. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, officials with the state Olympic Regional … READ MORE →

(Vernon, BC) – Sovereign Lake Nordic is proud to be hosting the 94th Canadian Ski Championships on Silver Star Mtn in Vernon, BC from March 26 to April 2, 2020. Plans are underway to host … READ MORE →

(Thunder Bay, ON) – The Thunder Bay National Team Development Centre is proud to announce our new team for the 2019-20 season. Headed by 2019 World Championships U23 participants and 2019/20 National Ski team … READ MORE →

– After nine seasons with Central Cross Country Skiing, the pied piper of the CXC Nordic Rocks program, Bruce Manske, is retiring. Manske served in a variety of roles with CXC, bringing a great … READ MORE →

(New Gloucester, Maine) – The US Biathlon today announced the hiring of Norwegian Vegard Bitnes, as Head Coach of the Men’s National Team. Bitnes will take over the program at an exciting time, following … READ MORE →

(Salt Lake City, Utah) – Tom Kelly, a native of Madison, Wisconsin, has had a nearly life-long love of Nordic skiing: its athletes, its personalities, its rich history and its culture. And he was, … READ MORE →