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Cross Country Canada Welcomes Pierre Lafontaine as New Chief Executive Officer

(Canmore, AB) – From the lanes in the pool to making his tracks on the Nordic ski trails, medal-winning sport leader Pierre Lafontaine will take over December 1 as Cross Country Ski de Fond … READ MORE →

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Northug Signs 3-Year Deal with Norwegian Ski Federation

(Northug) – With the start of the upcoming season about one month away the controversy in over as Petter Northug has reached an agreement with the Norwegian Ski Federation and signed a 3-year deal … READ MORE →

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WinSport Frozen Thunder Classic Slated for Oct. 26

(Canmore, AB) – The fourth-annual WinSport Frozen Thunder Classic is set to go on Oct. 26 as Canada’s best cross-country skiers including Lenny Valjas, Ivan Babikov, Jesse Cockney, Graeme Killick, and Emily Nishikawa, will … READ MORE →

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25th Annual Ski Swap + Fischer Loppet Special – Oct. 24-25

(Barrie, ON) – Please join us for our 25th Annual Ski Swap.  The largest cross-country ski swap in Canada. Find just the right equipment for you for the upcoming season. We are also pleased … READ MORE →

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Best Corduroy – East to West with PRINOTH

(Granby, QC) – The results of SKI Magazine’s annual reader poll conclude that North American resorts using PRINOTH snow grooming equipment consistently rank as the top resorts in the country in groomingrelated categories.
In … READ MORE →

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Join CXC Team Head Coach Andy Keller for Focused Technique Training Clinic – October 26

October 21, 2015 (Barron, WI) – Join CXC Team Head Coach Andy Keller and fellow Master skiers in Rice Lake (WI) on Monday, October 26 for our focused technique training clinic. All levels are welcome, … READ MORE →

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Preseason Discount Trail Passes Available for Yellowstone Ski Festival

October 21, 2015 (West Yellowstone, Montana) – *Order by October 31, 2015 for the best rate. Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30. Passes can … READ MORE →

Over a dozen U.S. Cross Country Ski Team and U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team athletes, including Andy Newell (left), Kikkan Randall, and Bryan Fletcher, were on hand for the unveiling of the new uniforms. [P] USSA

U.S. Ski Team Unveils New L.L.Bean and CRAFT Uniforms

(Park City, UT) – Over the past decade the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team and U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team have taken pride in their dramatic growth to become highly competitive teams in the … READ MORE →

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IOC Proposes Anti-Doping Responsibilities Move to Independent Organization WADA

– After the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that drug testing responsibilities be transferred from sport governing bodies to an independent organization such as the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), WADA is proceeding cautiously in … READ MORE →

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Free Pathways to Sport Excellence Conference in Kamloops – Nov. 7

(Kamloops, BC) – This FREE 1-day conference for Athletes, Coaches and Parents is designed to provide an introduction to Sport Performance Programs through workshops in Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition and Mental Training, from expert … READ MORE →

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NNF Drive for 25 – Match Update Oct. 20 with $5K to Go

– Help us close out our $30K match this week by Tuesday, Oct. 20. We’re under the gun! We need to raise $30K by October 20th to receive $30K of matching funds. Help us … READ MORE →

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CXC Masters Program Adds a New Chapter in Winona, MN

– CXC is excited to announce Winona, Minnesota as the newest chapter added to the CXC Masters Team program. CXC Masters Team is a group of master/citizen skiers of all ages and ability levels who … READ MORE →

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NENSA Launches PeakWeekend on Halloween Weekend to Benefit the Skis for Kids Program

– We’re bringing back the tradition of the autumn NENSA hike, but with a twist… Let’s see how many of us we can get to the top of mountains across the northeast in one weekend! … READ MORE →

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2015 Petro-Canada FACE Awards for Gow, Corriveau, Campbell, Sepandi and Zaplotinsky

(Calgary, AB) – Petro-Canada, a Suncor business, today announced the 2015 Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence (FACE) program recipients. The 2015 FACE recipients from across Canada represent both summer and winter sports, and athletes … READ MORE →

Canmore Winter Carnival – 100 Days Until World Cup Celebrations Feb. 1-Mar. 13

(Canmore, AB) – The Canmore Winter Carnival, Feb. 1-Mar. 13, is a celebration of the season and a popular community tradition for more than 20 years. The 2016 event will be the biggest and … READ MORE →

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US Coach & Service Positions Open for U18 Trip in Estonia + Junior/U23 Nordic Worlds in Romania

– The U.S. Ski Team is selecting two coaches and five service persons to join Trip Leader Bryan Fish (USST) to this season’s 2016 Junior/U23 Nordic World Championships from February 18-29 in Rasnov, Romania … READ MORE →

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VT Ski & Snowboard Museum Announces New Exhibit, 14th Annual Hall of Fame Induction – Nov. 14

(Stowe, VT) – Mark your calendars and hold the date!  Plan to be in Stowe, Vermont on Saturday November 14th to celebrate the organization’s great history when the Museum opens this new year-long exhibit. See artifacts … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax Subscription Discount to Cross Country Canada Race Licence Holders

(Toronto, ON) – SkiTrax continues as the Official Magazine of Cross Country Canada (CCC) but a complimentary subscription to SkiTrax is no longer included with Race Licence Holder memberships.
Race Licence Holders can still subscribe … READ MORE →

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Former US Coach Pete Vordenberg Weighs in on Reasons to Support the Drive for 25

– It gave me goosebumps. I cut it out and tacked it to my wall. In the US it was hard to find images or even results from the world cup back then. That … READ MORE →

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Annual NENSA Event Organizer & TD Seminar at Craftsbury – Dec. 4-6

– This annual event is a must-do for any Venue, Race Director, Event Organizer looking to host a cross-country skiing event. The seminar runs Dec 4-6 at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Jim Rodrigues, USSA’s … READ MORE →

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Congratulations – Kikkan Randall Announces Pregnancy

(Park City, UT) – World Champion cross-country ski racer Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK) is planning to take a break from competition this season. Randall and husband Jeff Ellis announced to her teammates this week … READ MORE →

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100 Athletes from 40 Countries Participate in FIS Athletes’ Forum

– The 7th IOC International Athletes’ Forum concluded on 10th October 2015 in Lausanne (SUI) with a set of recommendations aimed empowering Athletes’ Commissions at all levels, which will be presented to the IOC … READ MORE →

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Pentathlon des Neiges and Winter Triathlon in Quebec City – Registration Open

(Quebec City, QC) – Why wait for January to make good resolutions? The holiday season, with its gatherings of family and friends, is the perfect time to challenge each other and take action! This … READ MORE →

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CCC Ski Team Athlete Presentation and Fundraiser on Oct. 26 – Win a Ski Tour Canada VIP Access Pass

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada’s 2016 National Ski Team Presentation and Fundraiser will take place on October 26th, at Murrieta’s, Canmore. This will be a one-of-a-kind event, allowing you to mix, mingle and … READ MORE →

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New Canadian Anti-Doping Program Proving Effective

(Ottawa, ON) – New information released today by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) suggests the updated 2015 Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) is proving effective at uncovering doping in Canadian sport.
Introduced on … READ MORE →

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U.S. Biathlon Names Athletes for Early-Season World Cups and Training Camps

(Jericho, Vt) – Upon the conclusion of the final two roller ski races held in Jericho, Vt., last weekend, the U.S. Biathlon International Competition Committee is pleased to announce the following team nominations for … READ MORE →

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Three New Clubs Awarded 3-Year AltaGas Club Coaching Support Program Grants

(Canmore, AB) – The AltaGas Club Coaching Support Program (“ACCSP”) is a CCC initiative aimed at supporting Canada’s high performance clubs and coaches by optimizing High Performance coaches’ ongoing practical education and training. The … READ MORE →

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Toronto to Host International Paralympic Committee’s VISTA Conference 2017

– The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the eighth VISTA conference for scientists and experts in parasport will be held in Toronto, Canada, Sept. 19 to 22, 2017.
Organised through a partnership between … READ MORE →

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Glasder, Englund Win First US Ski Jumping Championship Crowns – Rhoads, Lussi Take Large Hill Titles

(Lake Placid, NY) – The U.S. Ski Jumping Championships in Lake Placid produced two first time titlists as Mike Glasder (Cary, IL) of the Norge Ski Club and Nita Englund (Florence, WI) from the … READ MORE →

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Cross Country Saskatchewan Winter Ski Camp HP Coaching Opportunities – Deadline Oct. 15

– Cross Country Saskatchewan (CCS) is accepting applications from qualified individuals for Head and Assistant Coaches – male or female – for the upcoming CCS Winter On-Snow Camp this November – deadline is Oct. … READ MORE →

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Maine Winter Sports Center Hosts Community Leader Education Workshop Dec. 10-12th

October 11, 2015 – Join the Maine Winter Sports Center Coaches for a 2 or 3 day Coach and Community Leader Education Workshop at Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville Maine. This Education Program workshops follow a two-day … READ MORE →

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Labrador City Receives First Snow

(Labrador City) – Check out these photos of the first snows from Labrador City near the Quebec border courtesy of Gerry Rideout of the Menihek Nordic Ski Club founded in 1975.
The club features … READ MORE →

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U.S. Ski Jumping Championships Live Stream from Lake Placid

(Lake Placid, NY) – Fans can watch live this weekend as Lake Placid’s Olympic Ski Jumping Complex will be the site of a pair of USSA ski jumping events including Sunday’s U.S. Ski Jumping … READ MORE →

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Fischer Carbonlite Skate Rollerskis – Test Report

– The Carbonlite Skate Rollerskis represent the top-of-the-line skate option from Fischer’s recently launched new line of rollerskis. Key features include the AirCore Composite Frame, constructed using many of the same processes Fischer uses in … READ MORE →

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ViaSport BC Local Sport and Active Girls, Women’s Grant Applications Due Oct. 15

– ViaSport BC is welcoming applications for two grants until October 15: The Local Sport Program Development (LSPD) Fund and the Girls Only and Forever Active Bodies 55+ grant programs! Find out how to … READ MORE →

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FIS XC Ski Decisions from Zurich – Calendars, Reimbursement Rules, Quota Rules, Technical Delegate Updates

(Zurich, Switzerland) – During its meetings in Zurich, the Cross-Country Committee discussed several proposals that it will submit to the FIS Council – and many decisions were made regarding calendars, reimbursement rules, quota rules, … READ MORE →

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CXC Chairman’s Award Reception and Dinner – Oct. 24

– Join CXC for the inaugural Chairman’s Award Reception and Dinner as we honor individuals who have dedicated their time as volunteers, leaders and coaches to better the sport of cross country skiing.
Three awards … READ MORE →

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Team Hardwood’s Feel the Burn Uphill Rollerski Race – Oct. 10

– Team Hardwood is hosting the Feel the Burn uphill rollerski race on Saturday, October 10 at 9:00 am. The event features a 2.8km interval start event and a 1.4km pursuit start hill run. … READ MORE →

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WADA and CCES Collaborate on Anti-Doping Education at Ottawa Conference

– On 2 and 3 October, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES), in partnership with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) welcomed experts from the anti-doping industry to a values-based education conference in … READ MORE →

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Visma Partners with Iconic Ski Classics Birkebeinerrennet, Vasaloppet, Marcialonga, and More

– The long distance cross country ski championship Ski Classics has signed up Visma as the new title partner in anticipation of the 2015/2016 season, and becomes Visma Ski Classics! Visma Ski Classics include … READ MORE →

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Craftsbury Bids Farewell to Biathlon Coach Miro Segrt and Welcomes Sam Dougherty

– This November marks a year since Miro Segrt came to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center from Serbia to serve as our Biathlon coach. In early November, Miro will be leaving Craftsbury to move on … READ MORE →

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True Sport’s Give Back to WIN – Entries Due Oct. 26

– Unleash the power of sport by participating in the 2015 True Sport Give-Back Challenge in celebration of RBC Sports Day in Canada!
Send us the story of your sport group’s contribution by email no … READ MORE →

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Craftsbury Announces 2015 Masters Camps

October 05, 2015 – In response to the popularity of last year’s Masters’ Camps, we’ll be offering two sessions again this December. The first camp will be geared more toward newer skiers or those who … READ MORE →

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Minneapolis Awarded 2018 Masters World Cup

(Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA) – In early 2018, the Loppet Foundation of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA will host the Masters World Cup on the trails of Theodore Wirth Park Winter Recreation Area. The World Masters Cross-Country … READ MORE →

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Burke Mountain Academy Fall Mini Camp featuring BMA Alumni

– Come join current BMA athletes and BMA Nordic Alumni on Columbus day weekend. This camp will include intensity, distance, strength and technique training on our campus and in the surrounding NEK. We will … READ MORE →

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WADA Publishes 2016 Prohibited List

– On 16 September, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Executive Committee approved the 2016 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, which is now available on WADA’s website here. The List will come into force on … READ MORE →

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Randall, Bjornsen, APU Women Celebrate First Snowfall in AK

– We caught an eye full of the white stuff on Kikkan Randall’s latest Instagram post. That’s right, Alaska experienced its first snowfall on Wednesday and Randall, along with her APU women’s teammates Sadie … READ MORE →

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CCC Officials Level 3 Certification Course – Jan. 13-17

– Join fellow cross country ski officials from across Canada for this exciting opportunity to learn from a variety of our sport’s top officials, to share event management experiences and to network with other … READ MORE →

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US Ski Team Athlete Ida Sargent Joins Team Madshus

(Seattle, WA) – Madshus, one of the world’s leading performance Nordic ski companies, is pleased to announce that Olympian and US Nordic Ski Team Member, Ida Sargent has signed an exclusive deal with Madshus … READ MORE →

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Borah Teamwear Releases New Nordic Race Suit Designs

(Coon Valley, WI) – Borah Teamwear is excited to launch four new striking race suit designs for teams and individuals this season. Teaming up with a talented freelance artist in the gymnastics industry, the … READ MORE →