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May 31: Job Opportunity – Teton Valley Ski...

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May 31, 2018 – The Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation (TVSEF) invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director (ED). Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will join TVSEF … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 30: Paralympic Legend Brian McKeever at Hardwood...

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May 30, 2018 (Oro Medonte) – Canada’s most decorated Canadian Winter Paralympian, Brian McKeever, is coming to speak at multiple events in Simcoe County. McKeever will be delivering an inspirational message to audiences … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 29: Russian Officials Admit to Systemic Doping...

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May 29, 2018 – Russia has apparently admitted that there was systematic doping in the country in a letter to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and concurs with the findings in the International … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 28: FIS to Remove Quotas for Multiple...

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May 28, 2018 – The International Ski Federation (FIS) is considering a move to reduce quota spots for countries with multiple doping violations, a move that FIS said is designed to bolster their … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 27: Job Opportunity – President and CEO...

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May 27, 2018 – The BC Games Society is the leadership organization that guides the BC Winter and BC Summer Games and prepares Team BC for national multi-sport Games.  We build on the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 26: Canmore Nordic Ski Club Announces Hilary...

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May 26, 2018 (Canmore, Alta.) – The Canmore Nordic Ski Club (CNSC) is very happy to announce Hilary Saucy will be joining the coaching team for the club. Hilary brings experience in coaching … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 25: Job Opportunity – UAF Assistant Men’s...

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May 25, 2018 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – The Department of Athletics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking applicants to fill the position for the Assistant Coach for the Men’s and Women’s Nordic … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 24: 2018-19 U.S. Ski Team Cross Country...

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May 24, 2018 (Park City, Utah) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced its U.S. Ski Team cross country nominations for the 2018-19 season. Nominations include those active athletes who qualified based on … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 24: USA Nordic Sport Announces 2018/2019 National...

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May 24, 2018 (Park City, Utah) – USA Nordic Sport is excited to announce nominations to the National Teams in the disciplines of Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined for the upcoming 2018/2019 season.
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May 23: Solestar Announces NEW Nordic Insoles for...

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May 23, 2018 (Berlin,  Germany) – Over the course of two years we had been developing and testing our insole concept to fit the needs in a completely new field of sports activity: … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 22: Tribute to Former Canadian Olympian Joan...

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May 22, 2018 – On behalf of the entire Nordic community, Cross Country Ski de Fond Canada would like to extend its deepest condolences to Joan Groothuysen’s family, friends and numerous associates within … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 21: FIS Council Decisions at Congress in...

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May 21, 2018 (Costa Navarino, Greece) – The FIS Council held its spring Meetings during the FIS Congress Week in Costa Navarino (GRE) from 13th – 17th May, with the first meeting on the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 20: Job Opportunities at 2019 Canada Winter...

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May 20, 2018 (Red Deer, Alta.) – The 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society Red Deer has positions open for Coordinators for Procurement, VIP Events & Services and Media & Communications. Pls review … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 19: Historic Steps for Nordic Combined Women...

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May 19, 2018 (Costa Navarino, Greece) – The FIS Congress in Costa Navarino had many forward-looking meetings. The Nordic Combined Committee was no exception to this and, confirmed by the FIS Council and … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 18: The FIS Congress Underway in...

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May 18, 2018 (Costa Navarino, Greece) – As meetings continue at the biennial FIS Congress held in Costa Navarino (GRE), some important issues have been discussed already and the committees have agreed on … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 17: Job Opportunity – Event Co-ordinator @...

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May 17, 2018 – We are looking for someone to join our team at the Canadian Birkebeiner Society. The Event Coordinator supports the successful planning and delivery of the annual Birkie Ski Festival … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 17: Paralympian Search May 26 and June...

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May 17, 2018 – Paralympian Search is a one-day athlete identification event designed to test participant aptitudes to excel in various Paralympic sports, and maybe one day represent Canada at the Paralympic Games.
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May 16: Job Opportunity – PS2 Sport Nutritionist...

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May 16, 2018 (Milton/Toronto, ON) – Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is committed to provide a world-class, multi-sport dailytraining environment for athletes and coaches through expert leadership, services and programs.
Position Summary the role … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 15: Here Comes Diggins Flavour Launched by...

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May 15, 2018 (Afton, MN) – Jessie Diggins received an amazing homecoming when she returned to Minnesota following her stunning gold medal performance in the women’s Team Sprint alongside Kikkan Randall at the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 14: Sarah Lewis Appointed Officer of the...

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May 14, 2018 (London, UK) – FIS Secretary General Sarah Lewis was awarded the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to sport during the Investiture … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 13: Peter Wiltmann Receives Heinz Niederhauser Outstanding...

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May 13, 2018 (McDougall, ON) – Cross Country Ski Ontario is pleased to announce Peter Wiltmann of Georgian Nordic Ski and Canoe Club near Parry Sound, Ont., as the recipient of the Heinz … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 12: Canadian Tire Corporation Announces Agreement to...

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May 12, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (TSX:CTC, TSX:CTC.A) (CTC) announced on May 10 that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the company, controlled by the Ontario Teachers’ … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 11: Canadian National Ski Team Nominations...

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May 11, 2018 – Cross Country Ski de fond Canada is proud to present the talented athletes that will represent Team Canada for the 2018-19 season! We wish all the best to Canada’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10: Borah Teamwear Nordic Preseason...

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May 10, 2018 (Coon Valley, Wisconsin) – We all know that the fastest skiers are made in the summer! Well, did you also know that your team can save 10% on next winter’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10: CXC Nordic Rocks Receives National...

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May 10, 2018 (Park City, Utah) – Central Cross Country Skiing was honored Thursday (May 3) by U.S. Ski & Snowboard for its work to introduce youth to the healthful outdoor sport of … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 09: Canada Celebrates its Olympic and Paralympic...

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May 09, 2018 (Ottawa, ON) – Our high-performance heroes are in Canada’s capital today to be recognized for their achievements at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.
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May 08: Job Opportunity – General Manager @...

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May 08, 2018 (Canmore, AB) – Biathlon Canada, the National Sport Organization for biathlon in Canada, is seeking an independently minded and highly motivated individual to fill the position of General Manager for … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 07: Team R.A.D. Launches 12-Strong 2019...

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May 07, 2018 – After a very successful 2017-18 race season, Team R.A.D (Real Athletic Development) is starting a new season today. After a difficult deliberation process, we have narrowed down the 23 … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 06: Fossavatn 2018 Short VIDEO – Warning...

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May 06, 2018 (Iceland) – Looking for inspiration? Watch this video featuring great clips and scenery from the recent Fossavatn 2018 Iceland Loppet that’s sure to bring a smile and keep you motivated … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 05: Inaugural FIS Basic Skills Seminar for...

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May 05, 2018 (Norway) – An enthusiastic group of cross-country skiing coaches gathered in Skeikampen, Lillehammer (NOR) from April 27-29 for the first Youth & Children’s Coaches Seminar.
Organised by the FIS Sub-Committee for … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 04: Job Opportunity – High Performance Athlete...

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May 04, 2018 – The Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is committed to providing a world-class, multi-sport daily training environment for athletes and coaches through expert leadership, services and programs.
The High Performance Athlete … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 03: IOC Clashes with CAS Over Russian...

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May 03, 2018 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will be appealing the decision made by the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) to clear 28 Russian athletes of doping sanctions from the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 02: Canada’s Devon Kershaw Hangs Up Race...

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May 02, 2018 (Canmore, AB) —After accomplishing what was once the unthinkable for a young man representing Canada in the sport of cross-country skiing at the elite level, Devon Kershaw has decided to … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 02: US Biathlon Announces New Coaches And...

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May 02, 2018 (Lake Placid, NY) – U.S. Biathlon is pleased to announce the addition of two new national team coaches. Armin Auchentaller returns to the U.S. team after coaching the Swiss women’s biathlon team … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 01: Sad News – Legendary US Olympian...

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May 01, 2018 – American ski legend and former Olympian, Jon Rein Engen, 61, passed away near his home in Sun Valley, Utah on April 26 from pancreatic cancer. A passionate athlete, coach … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 30: Iceland Loppet Fossavatnsgangan 2018 – USA’s...

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April 30, 2018 (Seljalandsdalur, Iceland) – The USA’s John Downing (AXCS) led the charge as the top North American man finishing 21st overall, while Canada’s Brandy Stewart (Nakkertok) was the top woman placing … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 29: Job Opportunities @ Canadian Paralympic...

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April 29, 2018 (Ottawa, ON) – Check out these two job opportunities at the Canadian Paralympic Committee; Coordinator, Brand Creative and Senior Coordinator, Pathway and Classification. For more details please click on the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 28: Chandra Crawford to be Inducted to...

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April 28, 2018 (Toronto, Ont.) – Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame revealed the six Athletes, and two sport “Builders” who will make up the Class of 2018. Induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 27: Sovereign Lake Nordic – 4th Annual...

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April 27, 2018 (Sovereign Lake, B.C.) – Sovereign Lake would like to invite you to the 4th Annual Spring Fling Ski Camp, taking place May 10-13th, 2018. There is still over 2m of snow … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 26: 2018 Call for Nominations to CCC...

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April 26, 2018 – Cross Country Ski de fond Canada is seeking individuals who are interested in joining the CCC Board of Directors.  The election of the Chair, three Directors at Large to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 26: Russian Alexander Legkov Retires – CAS...

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April 26, 2018 – It’s been quite a month for Russian cross-country ski star, Alexander Legkov. Earlier in April while at a sports competition in Khanty-Mansiisk, Russia, Legkov, 35, who has been competing … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 25: FIS Congress Preview – 1,000 Delegates...

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April 25, 2018 (Costa Navarino, Greece) – Approximately 1,000 delegates representing more than 80 Member National Ski Associations of FIS are scheduled to participate in the 51st International Ski Congress in Costa Navarino (GRE) … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 24: Lake Placid Snowfactory Update – Expectations...

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April 24, 2018 – Last October we reported on the Snowfactory coming to Lake Placid as the Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center had seen success with the snowmaking technology and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 23: New 24hr World Record Holders in...

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April 23, 2018 – Finland’s Hans Mäenpää and Anni Angeria are unofficially the new men’s and women’s’ 24hr World Record holders for cross-country skiing. The attempt to break the world record recently took … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 22: Legendary Marty Hall Inducted into U.S....

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April 22, 2018 (Squaw Valley, CA) – On April 14 legendary Marty Hall was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in the Class of 2017 at Squaw Valley, site … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 22: Coaching Job Opportunities at...

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April 22, 2018 (Ottawa, Ont.) – Nakkertok Nordic is one of the largest clubs in Canada and the overall top-ranked cross-country ski club on the CCC Club Podium standings. Based in the National Capital region, we … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 21: Job Opportunity – Head Coach @...

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April 21, 2018 (Thunder Bay, Ont.) – Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club is looking for a new Head Coach to continue to build on the club’s past successes.  We are seeking a qualified … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 20: CXC Junior Development Program – Now...

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April 20, 2018 – The CXC Junior Development Program (JDP) is recruiting and inviting new athletes to join the program. The JDP is open to junior athletes looking to work with a quality … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 19: Calgary Bid for 2026 Winter Games...

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April 19, 2018 (Calgary, AB) – The city of Calgary’s hot and then cold interest in making a bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics is heating up again after a push from … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 18: Job Opportunity – General Manager at...

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April 18, 2018 (Hedley, BC) – Nickel Plate Nordic Centre is located in the scenic Okanagan Valley, just 45 minutes from downtown Penticton. It boasts 56 km of groomed trails for both classic … READ MORE → 0 comments