(Vuokatti, Finland) – Once again USA and Canadian paranordic skiers were on the podium as Day 3 of the IPC World Cup unfolded in Vuokatti, Finland. In the women’s 5km sitting American  Masters (15:59.1) … READ MORE →

(Hochfilzen, Austria) – Germany took home the women’s 4x6km relay victory today by a healthy margin using eight spare rounds at the IBU World Cup #2 in Hochfilzen in Hochfilzen, Austria. Belarus, with 10 … READ MORE →

(Hochfilzen, Austria) –  American Tim Burke shot well with only one penalty in the men’s 10km Sprint to finish 13th at round two of the IBU World Cup in Hochfilzen, Austria. Johannes Thingnes Boe … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest after round two of the 2014/15 Viessmann XC FIS World Cup season at Lillehammer, Norway. Canada’s … READ MORE →

– “Finally!” That’s what Benoit Chauvet (FRA) has certainly thought when he crossed the finish line of this year’s edition of La Sgambeda. After 42km skied in the freestyle technique, the Frenchman had taken … READ MORE →

– Here is the Official statement of the Czech Ski Association regarding the cancellation of the FIS World Cup in February in Liberec:
Based on final analysis of the status of the preparations and of … READ MORE →

– It’s a green light for the upcoming Davos World Cup weekend. Everything will get underway this Friday at 18:30 with official bib hand-out to the Top-Three FIS World Cup distance World Cup leaders … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The City of Toronto, in partnership with Coaches Association of Ontario and MLSE Foundation, will be offering National Coaching Certification Program training throughout 2015, starting in January. The Fundamental Movement Skills … READ MORE →

– Due to very limited snow conditions at the venue in Anchorage Alaska, U.S. Biathlon announced Thursday that the Dec. 28-30 U.S. Youth Junior World Championships Team Trials have been relocated to Mt. Itasca in Coleraine, … READ MORE →

– (La Clusaz, FRA) – Due to a lack of snow and an unfavourable weather forecast the French Ski Federation (FFS) and the International Ski Federation (FIS) have decided to cancel the FIS Cross-Country … READ MORE →

– After a third place finish in the biathlon sprint on Wednesday (10 Decmeber), Finland’s Maija Jarvela claimed the host country’s first victory at the Vuokatti IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup on Thursday (11 … READ MORE →

– On 8th December 2014, the full membership of the IOC unanimously approved the 40 recommendations that make up Olympic Agenda 2020, a strategic roadmap for the future of the Olympic Movement at the … READ MORE →

(Vuokatti, Finland) – Russian athletes showed no traces of a hangover from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games on Wednesday (10 December), dominating the first day of biathlon competition at the IPC Nordic Skiing … READ MORE →

(Ripton, VT) – Rikert Nordic Center will host the 14th annual New England Women’s XC Ski Day on Sunday, Jan. 25. Organized by the New England Nordic Ski Association, the popular event is coming … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) would like to alert the Canadian sport community that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2015 Prohibited List will come into effect on January 1, 2015.
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– Consistently warm wet weather with little relief in the forecast has forced the organizers of the Haywood NorAm, scheduled for Whistler Olympic Park just before Christmas, to relocate the races to Sovereign Lake … READ MORE →

– After all other Nordic disciplines already had their season opener, it’s now time for the long distance races to get underway. Traditionally, La Sgambeda, situated in the valley of Livigno (ITA), not far … READ MORE →

– Unsettled weather in the forecast and low snow conditions have forced organizers of the Haywood NorAm events planned for Rossland (Dec 13 & 14) and Whistler (Dec 20 & 21) to review their … READ MORE →

– More than 100 athletes from 12 countries have arrived in Vuokatti, Finland, for the very first IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup of 2014-15 which starts on Wednesday (10 December).

Some of the best cross-country … READ MORE →

– Start has made an extensive new ski Waxing Manual available on its website that covers the waxing process with its entire product line, from safety and base preparation to kick waxing and klisters. … READ MORE →

– Attention all Masters athletes, coaches and family! The Canadian World Masters Alpine Coach Claudio Berto has confirmed that Westjet will offer a 10% discount for flights anywhere in Canada to either Québec or … READ MORE →

– SkiTrax caught up with Canada’s new World Cup team coach, Tor Arne Hetland from Norway, after round two of the 2014-15 FIS WCup in Lillehammer, Norway, this past weekend. In his interview Hetland … READ MORE →

– Be a part of Canada’s #1 charity devoted to our Olympic Athletes and high performance sport. The Canadian Olympic Foundation (Foundation) is a national charitable organization created by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC).  … READ MORE →

(Lillehammer, NOR) – Canada’s Alex Harvey rebounded with the seventh fastest time in Sunday’s 15km CL Pursuit to finish 10th overall as the season’s first mini tour wrapped up in Lillehammer, Norway. Local star … READ MORE →

(Lillehammer, NOR) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen and teammate Therese Johaug delivered an exciting battle to the line as Bjoergen pipped her feisty rival by a mere 0.6s to claim yet another mini-tour victory – … READ MORE →

(Bozeman, Montana) – Rosie Brennan (APU Nordic Ski Center) took back-to-back victories in Bozeman winning the women’s 10km CL race on Sunday as APU went 1-2 with Chelsea Holmes grabbing second at 5.2s behind. … READ MORE →

(Ostersund, SWE) – Canada’s Nathan Smith was the top North American again finishing 16th with three penalties in the men’s 12.5km Pursuit on the final day in Ostersund, SWE as Martin Fourcade (France) proved … READ MORE →

(Bozeman, Montana) – Canada’s Patrick Stewart-Jones (AWCA) earned his first USSA SuperTour podium as he topped the field at Bohart Ranch in the men’s 1.5km CL Sprint on Day 1 of the second stop … READ MORE →

(Lillehammer, NOR) – Following the women’s 5km FR at round two of the FIS WC Lillehammer mini-tour won by Therese Johaug we caught up Kikkan Randall, Sadie Bjornsen and Liz Stephen for an inside look at today’s … READ MORE →

(Ostersund, SWE) – Canada’s Nathan Smith shot clean to place a strong ninth in the men’s 10km sprint race as Martin Fourcade (France), also perfect on the range, took the victory. Ondrej Moravec (Czech) … READ MORE →

(Lillehammer, NOR) – Martin Johnsrud Sundby led another resounding Norwegian victory charge today in the men’s 10km FR race in Lillehammer recapturing the yellow bib as the overall World Cup leader. As with the … READ MORE →

(Lillehammer, NOR) – Norway continued to dominate as Therese Johaug tipped the scales in her favour by a mere 0.3s winning the women’s 5km FR at round two of the FIS WC Lillehammer mini-tour … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – We are excited to announce the first leaders of this season’s SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest featuring over 400 teams after round one of the 2014/15 Viessmann XC FIS World … READ MORE →

(Lillehammer, NOR) – Canada’s Alex Harvey continues to deliver with consistent race performances no matter what the distance or discipline as he took home 5th in the men’s 1.5km FR Sprint in Lillehammer at … READ MORE →

(Lillehammer, NOR) – Canada’s Alex Harvey and the USA’s Sadie Bjornsen kept North American hopes alive as the only skiers to advance through the qualifications today at the first mini tour of the season, round … READ MORE →

(Sun Valley, Idaho) – The SVSEF Cross Country Ski Team will conduct a Trail Dedication in Memory of SVSEF Team Alumni Torin Tucker on Saturday, December 27, 2014 , 10.00 am at the Lake … READ MORE →

– At a dedicated IOC Sports Integrity Workshop in Lausanne (SUI) on 26th November 2014, the IOC together with INTERPOL and both the Summer and Winter Olympic International Federations looked into how best to … READ MORE →

(Lillehammer, NOR)- Last year, the FIS Cross-Country World Cup returned to Lillehammer (NOR) after an 11-year break. This season the world’s best Cross-Country skiers will be back for a stage-event – the Lillehammer Triple. … READ MORE →

(Washington, DC) – SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the snow sports industry’s member-owned trade association, has released the current schedule of events for the 6th annual Nordic Demo (Feb. 2-3) at Copper Mountain in conjunction with … READ MORE →

(Ostersund, SWE) – Canada’s Megan Heinicke had the race of her life placing 12th in the women’s 15-kilometre individual competition with one penalty at the IBU World Cup season opener in Oestersund, Sweden. Her teammate … READ MORE →

(Vail, CO) – USST skier Noah Hoffman, 25, is heading into surgery today following his horrific crash on Sunday in the men’s 15km CL race at the 2014/15 FIS World Cup #1 season opener … READ MORE →

(Stillwater, MN) – Team USA Nordic skier Jessie Diggins recently held a fundraiser dinner at the Chilkoot Café in Stillwater, MN before she jetted off to Europe for the start of the new competitive … READ MORE →

– Just in time for Giving Tuesday, registration is now open for the 2015 New England Bill Koch League Festival. Give your child and family the gift of an unforgettable experience by signing up … READ MORE →

(Ottawa, ON) – Sport giving is in the spotlight this year on Giving Tuesday as the Canadian Paralympic Committee officially launches its “From Playground to Podium” fundraising campaign, inviting Canadians to give a tax-deductible … READ MORE →

(Ostersund, SWE) – US Biathlon’s Tim Burke, a three-time Olympian, was just outside the top 10 claiming 11th with three penalties in the men’s 20-kilometer individual start won by convincingly by Emil Hegle Svendsen who … READ MORE →

(Ruka, Finland) – SkiTrax caught up with Team USA’s Erik Bjornsen after he competed at the 2014-15 season opener Ruka FIS World Cup #1 in Finland, his first. He finished 52nd in the 15km … READ MORE →

(Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) announced today that it is taking unprecedented steps to protect and support LGBTQ athletes, youth and coaches in sport and schools. The initiatives announced at PrideHouse … READ MORE →

(Coon Valley, WI) – Sign-up for your chance to win your own custom Nordic race suit!  TWO lucky winners will be drawn on Friday, December 12.  Each will have the opportunity to design their … READ MORE →

(Montreal, QC) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce the signing of a long-term global agreement with Pfizer Inc. that will allow Pfizer to share information on pipeline products that have … READ MORE →

– With the start of the World Cup, the American A-team is back on European soil. For today’s TUESDAY TALK, Taylor Fletcher updates us on the challenges the team has been facing after the … READ MORE →