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China Opens Asia’s First Year-round Cross-country Ski Tunnel

(Jilin, China) – China’s effort to boost interest in snow sports prior to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games saw the recent opening of Asia’s first year-round cross-country ski tunnel at the new Beishan All-Weather … READ MORE →

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Ford Sayre Seeks Full-Time XC Ski Head Coach

(Hanover, NH) – Ford Sayre, a growing ski club that supports nearly 300 Nordic skiers in the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont, is seeking a full-time head coach to provide leadership and … READ MORE →

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Biathlon Canada Announces National Training Team for 2019-2020 Season

(Canmore, AB) – Biathlon Canada is excited to announce that 49 athletes have been named to one of Biathlon Canada’s National Training Teams for the 2019-2020 season. The Senior National Team, comprised of twelve … READ MORE →

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FIS Signs Agreement with Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Anti-Doping Division

– FIS signed an agreement with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), delegating adjudicatory powers for the determination of anti-doping rule violations and the resulting sanctions to the new CAS Anti-Doping Division yesterday.
President … READ MORE →

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SportAccord Convention at Gold Coast May 5-10

(Gold Coast, AUS) – Sport leaders, the IOC, International Federations, National Olympic Committees, host cities, services and suppliers, media, consultants and other stakeholders from the world of sport are currently gathered in Gold Coast … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Nordic Coach @ Stratton Mountain School

(South Londonderry, VT) – Stratton Mountain School is seeking a Nordic Coach for the 2019-20 season and beyond.  This is a full time career based coaching position. Candidates should have experience in most aspects … READ MORE →

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Twenty Athletes Nominated to 2019-20 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team

(Park City, Utah) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced its U.S. Ski Team cross country nominations for the 2019-20 season. Nominations include those active athletes who qualified based on published selection criteria in … READ MORE →

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Are & Ostersund to Host 2023 Para Snow Sports Worlds

(Sweden) – Are and Ostersund, Sweden, will jointly host the 2023 World Para Snow Sports Championships in January 2023. Ostersund will be home to the Para Nordic Skiing Worlds featuring biathlon and cross-country events, while … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Marketing Coordinator at Hardwood Ski and Bike

(Barrie, ON) – As Ontario’s premier cross-country ski and mountain bike facility, we differentiate ourselves from market competitors with our brand promise: to have the best-groomed trails for cross country ski and mountain bike … READ MORE →

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Heinz Niederhauser Coaching Award – Call for Nominations

– Cross Country Ski Ontario is seeking nominations for the Heinz Niederhauser Outstanding Coaching Award. Click here for more information. The award will be presented at the XCSO AGM on June 2nd in Ottawa.

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Bernie Nelson Joins the U.S. Cross Country Team as D-Team/Development Coach

(Park City, Utah) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard announces today that Bernie Nelson joins the U.S. Cross Country Team coaching staff as D-Team/Development coach. Nelson, the former program director and head coach at the … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity at Cross Country Alberta

(Alberta) – If you are passionate about leading a fast-paced, provincial sport organization, we have an excellent opportunity for you! Cross-Country Alberta (CCA) is looking for a full-time Program and Communications Coordinator to lead … READ MORE →

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Legendary Stratton Mountain Nordic Ski Coach Sverre Caldwell to Retire

– Legendary Nordic ski coach, Sverre Caldwell, is retiring at the end of the school year according to the Stratton Mountain School Facebook page reports The Bennington Banner. Caldwell, 64, who led teams in the … READ MORE →

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TechnoAlpin Becomes World Para Snow Sports Official Supplier Until 2022

– TechnoAlpin is the world’s leading manufacturer of snow making technology providing ideal competition conditions and an essential support for events’ organisers. The South-Tyrolean company has been the official supplier of several World Para … READ MORE →

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Canadian Birkebeiner Society Announces AGM on May 6 and Board of Directors Opportunities Available

(Edmonton, Alta.) – Our Canadian Birkebeiner Society Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday, May 6, at the Woodvale Facility, Millwoods Golf Club, 4540 50 St NW, Edmonton from 6 pm to 8 … READ MORE →

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Dartmouth Announces 2019 Team Awards – Katharine Ogden Wins Martha Rockwell Award

(Hanover, NH) – The Dartmouth ski team gathered last week at its end-of-year banquet to reflect on its fourth-place finish at the NCAA Championship in March and hand out the team awards for each … READ MORE →

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Donation Challenge at NENSA to Raise $50K

– A Donation Challenge is on the table at NENSA! If 51 more people donate to our April Fund Drive, NENSA will receive $5,000! If 101 more people donate, we will receive $7,500 – … READ MORE →

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Alex Harvey Named 2019 John Semmelink Memorial Award Recipient

(Vancouver, B.C.) –Alex Harvey wrapped up a stellar cross-country ski career that saw him represent Canada at three Olympic Winter Games, win five World Championship medals, including two gold, and 32 World Cup podiums … READ MORE →

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National Nordic Foundation Seeking New Board Members

(USA) – The NNF is seeking their annual re-election of Board Members. The NNF BOD is made up of nine hard working members. The ultimate goal of the NNF is to fund pillar projects … READ MORE →

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Fischer Skis U.S. Taps Sergio Kiehl as CEO & President

(Auburn, N.H.) – Fischer Skis U.S., LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of privately-held Fischer Sports GmbH, has announced Sergio Kiehl as CEO and President. “I’m excited for the opportunity to work with a family-owned brand … READ MORE →

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2019 Call for Nominations to Nordiq Canada Board of Directors

– Nordiq Canada (NC) is seeking individuals who are interested in joining the NC Board of Directors. The election of three Directors at Large to two-year terms will occur at the Annual General Meeting, … READ MORE →

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American Birkebeiner Donates $1,000 from Barkie Birkie Skijor to Northwoods Humane Society

(Hayward, WI) · Each year, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) donates proceeds from the Barkie Birkie Skijor to the Northwoods Humane Society, Hayward, WI. Over 90 teams competed during the 2019 Birkie week … READ MORE →

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Biathlon Alberta Hires Matthias Ahrens as New Head Coach

(Canmore/Calgary, AB) – Biathlon Alberta is proud to welcome the former Biathlon Canada Head Coach, Matthias Ahrens, as the new BATC Head Coach. Ahrens left Biathlon Canada at the beginning of April after being … READ MORE →

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Beckie Scott Honoured with Partners for Clean Competition Anti-Doping Award in UK

(London, England) – Legendary Canadian Olypmic gold medalist, Becky Scott, was recently honoured with the PCC Service to Anti-Doping Award during the 2019 Partners for Clean Competition conference in London, England.
The conference run by … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Senior National Team Head Coach @ Biathlon Canada

– Biathlon Canada, the National Sport Organization for biathlon in Canada, is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Senior National Team Head Coach. The successful candidate will be expected to … READ MORE →

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Winter World Masters Games in Innsbruck January 2020 – Registration Now OPEN

(Innsbruck, AUT) – The Winter World Masters Games are the world’s greatest winter sports event for 30+ year olds. In January 2020 more than 3,000 sports enthusiasts will gather in Tirol in order to … READ MORE →

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Cross Country Alberta 2018-2019 Awards

(Edmonton, AB) – Do you know someone who deserves to be nominated? All nominations must be received at the Cross Country Alberta office no later than May 15, 2019. Click on the links below to … READ MORE →

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Biathlon Canada Announces Staff Changes – Head Coach, Matthias Ahrens Departs

(Canmore, Alta.) – Biathlon Canada has announced that Head Coach, Matthias Ahrens and Operations Coordinator, Marian Harvie left the organization in early April. Ahrens led the team through two Olympic Winter Games and has … READ MORE →

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NextGen Alex Harvey Legacy Fundraising $75,000 Match at Nordiq Canada

(Canmore, Alta.) – As we wrap up yet another incredible season on the snow, it is once again time to reflect upon this past year and, with a new name and brand, begin looking … READ MORE →

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Nygaard and Øyre Slind Triumph at Ylläs-Levi for Visma Ski Classics Finale above the Artic Circle

(Finland) – After a season of exciting battles and events all over Europe, the Visma Ski Classics Season IX came to an end above the Artic Circle. Ylläs-Levi in the north of Finland was … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018-19 Contest Final Standings and WINNERS

(Toronto, ON) – We apologize for the delay and are excited to present the winners and final standings of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2018/19 Contest following the Men’s 15km FR Pursuit finale … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – High Performance Director at Nordiq Canada

(Canmore, AB) – Nordiq Canada is seeking a world-class High Performance Director (HPD) to lead the development and execution of our High Performance vision and plan and ultimately drive the success of the Olympic … READ MORE →

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U.S. Biathlon National Teams Named For 2019-20 Season

(New Glorsester, Maine) – The U.S. Biathlon International Competition Committee has announced the following national men’s and women’s A-Team and B-Team rosters for the upcoming 2019-20 season, plus the new Junior National Team was … READ MORE →

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Norwegian Broadcast Giant NRK Loses Rights to Air Key Winter Sports

(Norway) – NRK, the government-owned radio and television public broadcasting company, and the largest media organization in Norway, has lost the rights to air several key winter sports in a bidding war with privately … READ MORE →

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New Nakkertok Nordic Racing Program – Applications for 2019/20 Season OPEN

(Ottawa, Ont.) – Nakkertok NJDT is now ENRG, Equipe Nakkertok Racing Group. ENRG is part of the Nakkertok Nordic Racing Program, geared to athletes 18+ who want to improve as racers and benefit from … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Assistant Coach to CSU Juniors

(Weston, MA) – CSU Juniors Nordic Ski Team is a youth athletic organization that serves high school aged athletes who have a passion for cross-country ski racing and can commit to year-round training. Located … READ MORE →

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Forbush Corner to Install 2.5km of Snowmaking Over Summer

(Frederic, Michigan) – Forbush Corner Nordic cross-country ski center will be substantially extending their ski season starting in Fall 2019 due to a major financial gift from long time friend and skier, Frank Nizio. … READ MORE →

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2019 Nominations for Nordiq Canada Annual Awards

(Canmore, Alta.) – Nordiq Canada is seeking nominations for the following awards: Firth Award, Dave Rees Award, and Volunteer of the Year Award(s). Please fill out the nomination form below and thank you for … READ MORE →

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Talking w/the Gravy Train – Interview with Alex Harvey on His Retirement, His Career and the Future

(Quebec City, QC) – In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravy Train, our host Peter Graves talks with legendary Alex Harvey, 30, who celebrated a storybook ending to his stellar career, winning back-to-back … READ MORE →

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20th Annual World Snowshoe Wife Carrying Championships at Sunday River – Registration OPEN

(Newry, ME) – Sunday River is excited to announce we will be the new home for the World Snowshoe Wife Carrying Championship. Competition starts at 11am in the Barker Base Area. Registration/check-in will be … READ MORE →

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4th Annual CXC Three-Day Camps for U16/18 Skiers from June to August

– Now in its fourth summer the CXC U16/18 Three-Day Camps are designed to specifically meet the needs of U16/18 (ages 14-17) athletes who are newer to dryland training and roller skiing.
Camps Are Filling … READ MORE →

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Join the 2020 World Cup in Oberstdorf with Lumi Experiences – Book by April 30 and SAVE

– Join Lumi Experiences at the 2020 Oberstdorf World Cup and support the NNF. For 2020, Lumi Experiences is partnering with the NNF again to offer a trip to the Oberstdorf World Cup and … READ MORE →

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Erik Bjornsen Defends Men’s 50km FR Crown at 2019 L.L. Bean U.S. Cross Country Nationals

(Presque Isle, Maine) – APU’s Erik Bjornsen raced to victory in the men’s 50km Freestyle competition as the Winthrop, Wash., skier defended his title as the 2019 L.L. Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships wrapped up in … READ MORE →

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Sadie Bjornsen Recaptures Women’s 30km FR Title at 2019 L.L. Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships

(Presque Isle, Maine) – Sadie Bjornsen (APU) from Winthrop, Wash., pulled out all the stops en route to recapturing the women’s 30km Freestyle national title at the 2019 L.L. Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships … READ MORE →

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Apply Now for 2019-2020 Female Athlete Mentorship Program at Nordiq Canada Women’s Committee

– 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 →

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Job Opportunity – Ontario Ski Team/NTDC Development Coach

(Thunder Bay, Ont.) – XCSO/NTDC Thunder Bay are seeking applications for the position of Ontario Ski Team/NTDC – Development Coach.  Deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 10. The Ontario Ski Team/NTDC – Development Coach … READ MORE →

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Harvey to Race One More Year for Norway and Klaebo’s Coming to Canada

(Quebec City, QC) – SkiTrax has learned from reliable sources that Canada’s Alex Harvey will race one more year – but for Norway – and Norwegian star, Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, is coming to Canada … READ MORE →

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APU Reclaims Mixed Relay at 2019 L.L. Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships

(Presque Isle, Maine) – After a two-year drought, the APU 1 team of Rosie Brennan (Park City, Utah), Eirk Bjornsen (Winthrop, Wash.), Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, Wash.), and David Norris (Fairbanks, Alaska) took the the … READ MORE →

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Erik and Sadie Bjornsen Win USSA SuperTour 10/15km CL Races – Schumacher Podiums, Canada’s Beatty 3rd

(Presque Isle, Maine) – The Bjornsen siblings, Erik and Sadie, both won the classic distance races at the L.L.Bean SuperTour Finals in Presque Isle, Maine, Saturday.  Following a two-hour start delay to let the … READ MORE →

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WATCH 2019 USSA SuperTour Finals & L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships LIVE – March 29-April 2

(Presque Isle, Maine) – Watch all the action from this week’s U.S. Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals and L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships available exclusively from U.S. Ski & Snowboard in partnership with Central Cross Country … READ MORE →