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Job Opportunity – Program and Communications Coordinator @ Cross Country Alberta

(Edmonton, Alta.) – Are you passionate about Cross Country Skiing in Alberta?  This is your opportunity to make a tangible and positive difference in the sport.  Cross Country Alberta is looking for an experienced … READ MORE →

PyeongChang 2018 Competition Schedule Revealed – 102 Gold Medal Events

(PyeongChang, Korea) – With less than 150 days to go until the world’s biggest festival of winter sports, the competition schedule for PyeongChang 2018 has now been confirmed.
“The countdown to the Olympic Winter Games … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Lead Coach (Part Time) Nordic/Biathlon Junior COMPetitive Program at Highlands Trailblazers

(Duntroon, ON) – The Highlands Trailblazers seeks an experienced competitive skier with strong coaching skills to manage the training program for this Junior Competitive (“Jr. Comp”) racing program the Club is
adding for the 2017/2018 … READ MORE →

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Team Madshus Welcomes Liz Stephen

– Madshus, providers of high quality Nordic sks, boots, and poles, has added a new athlete to the U.S. team. Nordic Skier Liz Stephen has joined the Madshus team roster, and will represent the … READ MORE →

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Kowalczyk and Chernousov Win Fiemme Rollerski Cup on Alpe Cermi + Video of Course

(Val di Fiemme, ITA) – Today the beautiful Val di Fiemme (Italy) hosted a wonderful and rainy long distance rollerski race between Ziano and Alpe Cermis, the same final climb that in winter closes … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Office Administrator @ Cross Country Ski de fond Canada

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Ski de fond Canada has an immediate opening for a challenge-driven, organized, and detail-oriented team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The Office Administrator is a full-time position … READ MORE →

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CXC Partners With the YMCA of the Rockies

– The Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) has entered into partnership agreement with the YMCA of the Rockies. This partnership is designed to help promote and market both organizations; ultimately helping to grow Nordic … READ MORE →

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First Dusting of Snow at SilverStar Mountain Resorts

(Silver Star, BC) – Silver Star Mountain has reported it’s first dusting of snow. Don’t miss out on this year’s best prices for Season Passes. Come see us at our final two locations below – … READ MORE →

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Report Says XC Ski Equipment Sales to Reach $50 Million US by 2022

– A research report by Fact.MR claims to provide an in-depth analysis of the global cross-country ski equipment market for the forecast period 2017-2022, and projects it will hit $50 million US by 2022. … READ MORE →

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Job Opportinity – Part-time Club Manager @ Nakkertok Nordic

(Cantley, Quebec) – Nakkertok Nordic is Canada’s largest cross country ski club, with over 1500 members and a full range of recreational and competitive skiing programs. Our skiing facility includes 80km of groomed trails … READ MORE →

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NTDC 2017/18 Team Officially Launched

(Thunder Bay, ON) – The National Team Development Centre Thunder Bay (NTDC Thunder Bay) officially launched its  2017-18 Team last weekend in a reception held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5.
Top Row (l-r): … READ MORE →

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Gatineau Loppet Registration NOW Open With A Most Welcome Surprise – Feb. 16-18

(Gatineau, QC) – As the leaves on the trees around the region slowly change colours, Gatineau Loppet organizers are focused on one thing only —cold and snow—as they gear up for the event’s 2018 … READ MORE →

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17 Anti-doping Agencies Call for Russian Ban from Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games

(Denver, CO) – Following a meeting in Denver, CO, a group of 17 of the world’s leading anti-doping agencies that make up the National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO), have called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to … READ MORE →

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Volvo Challenge Roller Ski Race Report, Results + PHOTOS

(Sherbrooke, QC) – This past Saturday in Sherbrooke Quebec, was held the second edition of the Volvo Challenge roller ski race. More than 50 top Nordic skiers competed in this sanctioned race set in … READ MORE →

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Russian Cyclists File Lawsuit Against WADA and Canada’s Richard McLaren Over Doping Reports

– A $7 million lawsuit has been filed by three Russian cyclists against the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and Canadian lawyer Richard McLaren reports the Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star. Kirill Sveshnikov, … READ MORE →

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Team USA Romps at New Zealand Winter Games with 4 Victories and 9 Podiums

(Wanaka, New Zealand) – The U.S. Ski Team collected podium spot after podium spot through two solid days of cross country racing at New Zealand’s Snow Farm as a part of the Winter Games … READ MORE →

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Formica Canada to Support Cendrine Browne in the Run-up to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games

(Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC) – Formica Canada Inc. is proud to support Cendrine Browne, a rising star in Canadian cross-country skiing, in the run-up to the Olympic Games. Cendrine posted excellent results during the 2016-2017 World … READ MORE →

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Borah Teamwear Preseason Nordic Program

(Coon Valley, WI) – It might only be September, but now is the time to think custom Nordic team uniforms for the upcoming season. That’s why Borah Teamwear is offering a special fall preseason … READ MORE →

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First Ever FIS Cross-Country Competitions in Chile

– From Sunday, Sept. 3 until Tuesday, Sept. 5 the ski resort Termas de Chillan hosted the first ever FIS Cross-Country competitions in Chile. A total of seven nations took part in the three … READ MORE →

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New Series of Videos on Rollerski Braking Techniques

– New CCC/XC Ski Nation videos on rollerski braking techniques have been added to CCC’s Athlete Development Matrix (ADM) for CCC coaches. These videos show different techniques for slowing down and braking while rollerskiing. … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Head Coach @ Golden Nordic Ski Club 2017-2018

– The Golden Nordic Ski Club is seeking an enthusiastic, self motivated seasonal full time Head Coach with skills and integrity for the upcoming 2017/18 ski season, starting part time in October and November … READ MORE →

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6th Annual CXC/Wayne Fish Coaches Conference – October 20-22

– The 6th annual CXC/Wayne Fish Coaches Conference presented by Podiumwear is just 6 weeks away. Don’t miss conference presenters Ivan Babikov, Pamela Lemons, Ben Siefert, Jim Tervo or your chance to receive U.S. … READ MORE →

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Olympian Reijo Puiras Helped Shape Canadian Skiing

– Reijo Puiras learned the gruelling, demanding discipline of cross-country skiing as a boy in his ancestral home of Finland. As a young man, he represented Canada in the sport at the Winter Olympics. … READ MORE →

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Katherine Stewart-Jones Report from NZ – Winter Down Under

(Wanaka, NZ) – Perfect winter conditions. That is what I was promised before I made the decision to travel 12,000 KM to New Zealand. And let me tell you, I was not disappointed. Before … READ MORE →

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2017 Ski to School Scholarship Applications – Deadline Sept. 30

– This scholarship is to be awarded to an individual who combines excellence in both academics and cross country skiing. The scholarship has been funded by Canadian university alumni cross country skiers and other interested … READ MORE →

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Merino Muster 2017 Report, Results – Diggins and Hamilton Win

(Wanaka, NZ) – The sun came out for the finish of the 2017 Merino Muster 42 km marathon cross country ski race at Snow Farm in the stunning Pisa Range, Wanaka. There were 85 … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity @ Ski Fit North Alberta – BC Community Outreach

– We are expanding in to British Columbia, and we’re hiring! We have 2 positions available and we are looking for enthusiastic and outstanding individuals to lead program delivery for Indigenous children and youth … READ MORE →

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The Supercamp Early Bird Registration Deadline is Just Weeks Away 

(Silver Star Mountain, BC) – Register before September 15th to save on your Supercamp registration fee and to reserve your spot in the camp of your choice. The camps are filling up fast to … READ MORE →

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Updated Canadian Anti-Doping Rules Coming Into Effect

(Ottawa, ON) – An updated version of the 2015 Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) will come into effect on September 1, 2017. The rules of the CADP govern how anti-doping is conducted in Canada and … READ MORE →

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NTDC Skiers Make the Most of Summer

(Thunder Bay, ON) – They say skiers are made in the summer, and the NTDC skiers have taken that to heart. After hosting athletes from across the country in June for an intense National … READ MORE →

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Bickner Ends Weekend Strong for US Skiers Around the Globe with Top Ten in Japan

(Park City, Utah) – Kevin Bickner tied his best result ever on Sunday morning when he finished in seventh place at the Ski Jumping Summer Grand Prix in Hakuba, Japan. The result came nearly … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Part-time Club Manager @ Nakkertok Nordic

– Nakkertok Nordic is Canada’s largest cross country ski club, with over 1,500 members and a full range of recreational and competitive skiing programs. Our skiing facility includes 80km of groomed trails in Cantley, … READ MORE →

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Dahria Beatty Report – New Zealand Snow Farm Training Camp

(New Zealand) – Training down under in New Zealand last summer was such a great experience, we decided to go back again this summer. Emily and I rounded up a few more friends plus … READ MORE →

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Canada to Host North American FIS TD Seminar in November 2017

(Ottawa, ON) – In 2017, Canada will again play host to the North American FIS TD Seminar. Held every 2nd year, the seminar is designed to present new practices and topics of interest in … READ MORE →

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Biathlon Study in UK Says Top Male Athletes are Better Looking than Female Counterparts

– A recent study at the University of Exeter, UK, claims biology is the reason behind the study’s results that rank top male athletes as more attractive than top women says a report in … READ MORE →

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Alaska’s Nanooks XC Names Josh Eide as Assistant Coach

(Fairbanks, Alaska) – On Thursday, Alaska Nanooks men’s and women’s cross country running and Nordic skiing head coach, Nick Crawford, has announced the addition of Josh Eide to his staff. Eide will serve as … READ MORE →

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Lanctôt Acquires NRG Enterprises and Expands Bike Division

(Montreal, QC) — Raymond Lanctôt Ltd. (Lanctôt) announces that it has recently acquired NRG Enterprises of Nelson, BC. NRG is an authentic rider-owned cycling distribution company based in Nelson BC. NRG has been at … READ MORE →

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BNS Expands Skigo Distribution to Canada

(Boulder, CO) – Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) announced today the expansion of distribution of the SkiGo brand to Canada. With the recent completion of a long-term distribution agreement with SkiGo AB of Sweden, BNS … READ MORE →

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Therese Johaug is Out of PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games

– Norwegian cross-country skiing star, Therese Johaug, is out of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games as she is mandated to serve an 18-month ban which expires next April, according to the final verdict by … READ MORE →

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Sovereign Lake Nordic Club Welcomes Eric de Nys as New Programs Director

– With a focus on delivering a full roster of programming from Bunny Rabbits and Biathlon to Ski Academy and Masters, Eric brings new collaborative vision to the delivery of Programming at Sovereign Lake … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Groomer Operator @ Whistler Olympic Park

– The Groomer Operators at Whistler Olympic Park ensure that every visitor to one of North America’s preeminent Cross Country Ski facilities has a chance to ski like an Olympian. The trail design and … READ MORE →

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Mike Vieira Takes on New Position as Manager of Paralympic Performance with the CPC

– CCC Staff & community would like to wish the best of luck to Mike Vieira as he pursues a new professional endeavour as Manager of Paralympic Performance with the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC). We are … READ MORE →

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Thunder Bay Awarded 2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

(Thunder Bay, ON) – Special Olympics Canada announced today that Thunder Bay has been awarded the  2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games. The finalists were Thunder Bay and Regina, Saskatchewan.
The bid theme is “Hearts … READ MORE →

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New SkiTrax Roundtable Launching Soon – Plus Buyer’s Guide, Road to PyeongChang 2018, Fashion Guide & More

(Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce that a new innovative SkiTrax Roundtable is launching soon featuring Canadian top gun Alex Harvey along with US star Kikkan Randall, veteran Canuck Devon Kershaw, American speed … READ MORE →

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Rossignol Introduces Mountain Bike Collection for Spring 2018

(Park City, Utah) – Following the recent acquisitions of TIME Sport and Felt Bicycles, the Rossignol Group will continue its expansion into the cycling market with the introduction of a new Rossignol Bike collection … READ MORE →

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Ushuaia Loppet Kicks Off the 2018 Worldloppet Season

(Ushuaia, Argentina) – Olympian Federico Cichero took the victory at Ushuaia Loppet in Argentina on Saturday, August 12, the season opener of the 2017/18 Worldloppet series with more than 90 skiers on the start … READ MORE →

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Volvo Challenge 2017 Rollerski Race is BACK Sept. 9 – Register Today

(Orford, Que.) – The Volvo Challenge is back. For its second edition, the Challenge goes urban: it will happen on Portland Boulevard, in Sherbrooke, QC on a newly asphalted road. This rollerski race, scheduled … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Beckie Scott WADA Athlete Chair Criticised by IOC Committee Members Over Russian Comments

– A controversy is unfolding over comments made by Canada’s Beckie Scott, chair of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Committee, who recently claimed that Russia deserves more than just a “fine” following doping … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Corporate Partnerships & Marketing Manager @ Coaching Association Canada

– 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, the CAC … READ MORE →

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Almost 100 Athletes Attend Youth Camp in Norway

(Sjusjoen, Norway) – Almost 100 young athletes from 14 nations met in Sjusjoen, Norway at the junior camp from 28th July – 4th August. The camp was organised by the Norwegian Ski Association in … READ MORE →