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Sophie Caldwell Suffers Second Elbow Injury + UPDATE from US Coach Matt Whitcomb

(Deer Valley, Utah) – Rising US cross-country ski star, Sophie Caldwell, suffered a broken elbow on Monday in Park City, Utah where she and her USST members are on site for their annual altitude … READ MORE →

Dying to win… [P] Pasquale Stalteri

Athletes Who Cheat Could Still Benefit from Banned Substances Long After Suspension Ends

– A recent article in BBC Sports addresses what many have been wondering about: even if an athlete who is caught using performance enhancing drugs serves a suspension, the physical benefits from that banned … READ MORE →

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Black Jack Race Team News – Mammoth Lakes Altitude Camp Weeks 1 and 2

(Mammoth Lakes, CA) – Rossland, BC’s Black Jack Ski Team is currently logging some serious altitude training in Mammoth Lakes, CA. They are on week two of their altitude camp. Check out their updates … READ MORE →

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Frozen Thunder Super Camp Make a Champ Fundraising Campaign for Juniors

(Canmore, AB) – Three of our four training centres, the AWCA, CVTC and NDC Thunder Bay, have just launched a fundraising and promotion campaign for a new junior development program, the Frozen Thunder Super … READ MORE →

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New Sodie Training Rap with Caldwell and Bjornsen Coming Soon

– We’re excited to announce the our exclusive “Sodie Training Rap” is coming soon to SkiTrax.com. This regular feature will star two of the sport’s hottest competitive female XC skiers, Sophie Caldwell and Sadie … READ MORE →

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Soldier Hollow Resort Seeks XC Ski Coaches for 2014-15 Season

(Midway, UT) – Soldier Hollow Resort, located in Midway, UT, is seeking cross-country ski instructors and coaches for the 2014-15 winter season. Soldier Hollow, home of the 2002 Olympic cross country and biathlon events, … READ MORE →

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Support CXC Adaptive Program for Children and You Could Win a Sweet Road Bike

– Kent Eriksen Cycles, HED Cycling and Sram are partnering to support CXC’s Adaptive Program for children with physical disabilities and visual impairment by giving away a dream bike to one lucky winner!

Donate here … READ MORE →

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CCC Releases AAP Carding Criteria 2015-16

(Canmore, AB) – Here is the criteria that will be used by Cross Country Canada for nominating Able-Bodied and Para-Nordic athletes for Sport Canada’s Athlete Assistanace Program (AAP) for 2015-16. The aim of these … READ MORE →

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2014-15 NENSA Eastern Cup Series Preview

– We are down to three months away from the next Eastern Cup, NENSA’s signature race series, and it is time to get prepped for all the excitement to come! In case any of you have … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – General Manager for Sovereign Lake Nordic Club

– Sovereign Lake Nordic Club (“SLNC”) is seeking a General Manager. SLNC combined with adjacent Silver Star Mountain has 105km of the finest cross-country skiing in North America. We consistently get ideal powder snow … READ MORE →

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New Study Reveals the Most Active Province in Canada

(Toronto, ON) – A new recent study has revealed that B.C. comes in first with highest levels of fitness participation while Quebec lags behind. How active are today’s Canadians? Ipsos Reid, Canada’s market intelligence … READ MORE →

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Brittany Webster’s Pursu.it Campaign – 10 Days Left, 89% Funded

– Over the last 30 days I have managed to raise over $16,000 for my ski season this year. It took a bit of courage to get my campaign up and running, but I … READ MORE →

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Hoff Report – Aspen Fundraiser and Canadian Skate Intensity

– Check out the latest from Noah Hoffman as he talks about the annual Aspen Nordic Sendoff Party and Fundraiser coming up on Nov. 6 and hooking up with with Kris Freeman as the … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity for Canada Games Female Assistant Coach – Nova Scotia Cross Country Ski Team

– The Nova Scotia Cross Country Ski Team is searching for an outgoing, experienced female coach to complete our support staff at the 2015 Canada Games in Prince George.
Successful candidates must be:
–  NCCP Certified … READ MORE →

NNF Drive for 25 – Record Start, Matching Funds, Old Timers’ Challenge

– We opened the country’s largest grassroots sport fundraiser with a record day. Just like nordic results, the Drive for 25 is getting more attention, more driven and a greater reach. If you haven’t, … READ MORE →

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NENSA Skis for Kids Ski Lease Program Opens Nov. 4

– The NENSA Ski Lease Program provides an opportunity to lease ski gear for BKL skiers through 8th grade. The only requirement is that you are a BKL skier and a NENSA member! This … READ MORE →

Bend Endurance Academy

Bend Endurance Academy 2015 Nordic Programs Open for Winter Enrollment

(Bend, OR) – Bend Endurance Academy’s (BEA) Nordic ski programs are open for enrollment for the 2015 winter season.  Entering their seventh winter the BEA Nordic programs continue to offer fun, safe and professional … READ MORE →

[P] Nickel Plate Nordic

Job Opportunities – Nickel Plate Nordic

(Penticton, BC) – Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Club is hiring a Full Time General Manager and a Full Time Groomer, with a start date of Nov. 1, 2014. Please see the job postings below … READ MORE →

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FIS XC Congratulations

– During the year, many Cross-Country skiers have changed their marital status or became parents. FIS Cross-Country News brings you a short overview. Devon Kershaw and his then girlfriend Kristin Stoermer Steira of the … READ MORE →

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FIS Introduces Helvetia U23 Ranking for 2014/15

– In close cooperation between FIS, FIS Marketing AG and Helvetia, a new promotion concept for young skiers has been introduced. To increase awareness of U23 skiers, the Helvetia U23 Ranking will be put … READ MORE →

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Madshus empower™ US Dealer Tour Kicks off in October

(Seattle, Wash.) – Madshus, one of the world’s leading performance Nordic ski companies, will kick off a three-stop dealer tour to announce the launch of its new Madshus empower™ program and accompanying consumer app. … READ MORE →

Andy Newell – Motos and heavy metal. [P] Andy Newell

Tweet Roundup – NA Nordic Athletes Get Amped for the Season

– Keep current with your favourite North American Nordic athletes and their antics as they get excited to kick off the 2014/15 season. They’re all training hard, but still fitting in some fun. Andy … READ MORE →

NNF’s Drive for 25 Begins Today – Support Tomorrow’s Nordic Stars Today

– The Drive for 25 Begins Today. The Drive for 25 is our skiing nation supporting itself. D25 is the largest grassroots fundraising effort for ski sport in the US. The concept is simple: … READ MORE →

Giddy after skiing 100km. [P] Sophie Caldwell

September Blog Roundup w/Hamilton, Hoffman, Diggins, Caldwell, Kershaw, Stephen

– As we wrap up September, let’s check in with some of North America’s top Nordic ski racers getting primed to blast out of the gate for the launch of the 2014/15 competitive season … READ MORE →

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Fischer Sports Celebrates 90th Anniversary

(Ried im Innkreis, Austria) – Fischer Sports celebrated its 90th anniversary at the Ried Exhibition Centre on Friday, September 26. Besides the owners, the supervisory board and all members of staff, numerous guests of … READ MORE →

ALPHA [P] WADA

WADA Introduces ALPHA – A New Approach to Anti-Doping Education

– Until recently, elite athlete anti-doping education centered on event-driven outreach programs providing “just-in-time” knowledge, yet research and maturity acquired in anti-doping now show that information alone will not prevent doping.
WADA has channeled this … READ MORE →

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USA’s Sarah Hendrickson Secures Two Podium Finishes at Conti Cup in Norway

(Trondheim, Norway) – In her first event since the Sochi Olympics, Sarah Hendrickson, 20, secured second place finishes at the Continental Cup in Trondheim, Norway on both Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28, 2014 … READ MORE →

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Swix Uses Exhaustive Testing to Develop New Cera NovaX Wax Line for 2014-15 Season

(Haverhill, MA) – Swix Sport recently announced the US launch of Cera NovaX, a comprehensive update to the world’s best-selling wax system, the Swix Cera Nova line. The redesigned system is the culmination of … READ MORE →

NCCP Community Coach AWAD MODULE – Nov. 21-22

(Canmore, AB) – Training for coaches of athletes with a physical disability at the Community Coach level. The NCCP CC AWAD Module is comprised of five hours total of classroom and on-snow.  Learn the … READ MORE →

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Polar Unveils New M400 w/GPS and 24/7 Activity Tracking

(Finland) – Polar, the leading pioneer of heart rate monitoring and wearable sports devices, announced on Thursday, 25th September  the release of its latest GPS product. The new Polar M400, which also has 24/7 … READ MORE →

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Inside Track Program – Roll With Us Promo

– All donors who join before midnight on November 15th, 2014 will have their names included on the wrap for Team Canada’s wax truck rolling across Europe during the 2014-15 season! AND, if you … READ MORE →

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FIS Rollerski World Cup Finale Crowns Winners – Johansson and Konohova

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Last weekend the FIS Rollerski World Cup came closed in Val di Fiemme (ITA). The Team Sprint events on Sunday brought the curtains down on the 2014 FIS Rollerski … READ MORE →

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Olympians from APU Nordic Ski Center Hosting Fast and Female Event – Sept. 28

(Anchorage, Alaska) – On September 28th, three Olympians from the Alaska Pacific University (APU) Nordic Ski Center, Sadie Bjornsen, Holly Brooks and Kikkan Randall, will join other elite female athletes representing a variety of … READ MORE →

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Yellowstone Ski Festival Statement on Rumors of Coaching Fees

(West Yellowstone, MO) – It has come to our attention that there are many rumors circulating about a “coaching fee” that will be required for the 2014 and future Yellowstone Ski Festivals.
First and foremost,  … READ MORE →

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2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships Seek Major Sponsors to Partner with for Cable 2015.

– Organizers of the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships in Cable, Wisconsin, USA, from January 22- February 1, launched their sponsorship program on Friday September 19th aimed at recruiting the revenue and corporate … READ MORE →

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Falun 2015 Update – New Funicular is Now Operating

(Falun, Sweden) – With Falun, Sweden gearing up for the FIS final inspection from October 13-14, the host of the 2015 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships recently finalized a major construction project. A brand … READ MORE →

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National Nordic Foundation Launches 2014 D25 With New Platform

– We’ve gathered the nordic community under our banner and rallied a better future for skiiing. The result of our efforts last year were more athletes competing at higher levels, more team camps and … READ MORE →

Job Opportunities – 2015 Junior/U23 World Championships & U18 Nordic Junior J1 Trip

– The U.S. Ski Team and the National Nordic Foundation have several positions open for two upcoming events – the 2015 Junior/U23 World Championships in in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and a U18 Nordic Junior J1 … READ MORE →

Madeleine Williams [P] CCC

Olympian Madeleine Williams Takes Over Lead of Cross Country Canada’s Women’s Committee

(Canmore, AB) – Olympian Madeleine Williams will take over chair responsibilities for Cross-Country Ski de fond Canada’s Women’s Committee – a group of high-profiled professionals who are focused on shaping opportunities for girls, and … READ MORE →

Aino-Kaisa Saarinen [P] Nordic Focus

Finland’s Aino-Kaisa Saarinen Injured

– Finnish cross-country skier Aino-Kaisa Saarinen fell in Ramsau, Austria on her way to the hotel from a training session and broke a bone in her foot. More details on her rehabilitation will be … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Marketing and Events Manager at Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba

– The Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba is seeking a Marketing & Events Manager who is responsible for the development and delivery of an overall communications and marketing strategy for the centre. They will drive … READ MORE →

Brian McKeever wins gold in Sochi [P] Matthew Murnaghan/Canadian Paralympic Committee

Canadian Paralympic Committee 2014 Sport Awards Ceremony Honours Top Sochi Athletes, Team and Coaches – McKeever Best Male Athlete

(Toronto, ON) – Athletes in para-alpine skiing, para-Nordic skiing and wheelchair curling took centre stage on Sept. 19 as stars of the Sochi 2014 Canadian Paralympic Team and the broader Canadian Paralympic movement were … READ MORE →

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Canadian Team Gears up in Gällivare for World Cup Season

(Gällivare, Sweden) – Canada’s national cross-country skiing team is coming to Gällivare for performance fine-tuning, in the lead up to the upcoming 2014–2015 World Cup season! The squad includes World Cup stars  such as … READ MORE →

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WADA Publishes First Ever Athlete Reference Guide to the World Anti-Doping Code

(Montreal, QC) – WADA is pleased to announce the publication of the Athlete Reference Guide to the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code. The guide, which will act as a crucial point of reference for all … READ MORE →

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FIS Cross-Country Talk Interview w/Devon Kershaw

– It’s probably a safe bet to say that Devon Kershaw’s World Cup season and Sochi Olympics last winter didn’t go as he had hoped. He did, however, record a podium in the prologue … READ MORE →

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NENSA 2014-15 Masters Racing Calendar, Zak Cup, Club Cup, & New England Marathon Series

– The 2014-15 season offers a great slate of races combining to fill the calendar with a challenging and fun series of events contested across New England. NENSA is excited to announce the New … READ MORE →

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FIS Development Programme Nordic Summer Training Camp Wrap-Up

(Val di Fiemme) – The second edition of the FIS Development Programme Nordic Summer Training Camp in Val di Fiemme (ITA) recently concluded with athletes from 16 different nations taking part in the two-week … READ MORE →

[P]Gunstock Mtn Resort

Job Opportunity – Gunstock Nordic Director

(Gilford, NH) – Gunstock Mountain Resort is looking for a dynamic leader with a passion for snowsports to manage our Nordic Center. The Nordic Center Manager is responsible for the overall management, organization, supervision … READ MORE →

[P] CSI

Wonder If YOU Could Be An Olympian/Paralympian? CSI Pacific PODIUM SEARCH – Sept. 20

(Whistler, BC) – Ever wonder If YOU could be an Olympian or Paralympian? CSI Pacific is hosting PODIUM SEARCH on Sept. 20 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm in Whistler at Canadian Sport Institute … READ MORE →

[P] Canadian Paralympic Committee

CPC to Unveil Paralympic FUNdamentals Physical Literacy Resource for Canadian Schools

(Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee is announcing the public availability of a revolutionary new physical literacy program known as the Canadian Paralympic FUNdamentals Physical Literacy Resource:
– Designed to help educators promote physical … READ MORE →