May 14, 2011 – The WADA Executive Committee and Foundation Board will meet on 14-15th May 2011 in Montreal (CAN) including participation by FIS President Gian Franco Kasper who is member of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 13, 2011 – Applications are now being accepted for four coaching intern positions for the 2nd annual USSA National J2 Talent ID Camp. All travel and on site expenses will be covered … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 13, 2011 (Ottawa, ON) – In 2010, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport underwent a strategic planning process to uncover and craft the story of its vision and mission. Once that … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 13, 2011 (New Gloucester, Maine) – 2010 Olympian Haley Johnson (Lake Placid, N.Y.) has announced her retirement from the U.S. Biathlon NationalTeam. Capping a 20-year career in ski racing and 14-year career … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 12, 2011 (Cavalese, Italy) – The traditional debrief by the Oslo 2011 team for the benefit of the upcoming Organizers in Val di Fiemme 2013 took place in Cavalese, the administrative center … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 12, 2011 – The start of May also signifies the start into the new season – summer preparations have now begun for most Cross-Country World Cup teams. For the coming season, some … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 12, 2011 (Park City, UT) – A notice to all USSA Cross Country Coaches – please save the dates of October 21-23 for our 2011 National Coaches’ Education Symposium. Location: USSA Center … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 11, 2011 – Professional cross country ski coach Fredrik Auklund, who trains Olympic and World Cup medalist Dario Cologna (SUI), declined the dream job offer of Norwegian XC Team Head Coach, formerly … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 11, 2011 – Martin Koukal decided to leave the Czech national Cross-Country team and will take part in distance races next season.
World Champion in 50 km Free from Val di Fiemme 2003, … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 11, 2011 – Each spring NENSA recognizes an outstanding coach who has made a difference in not only the sport of cross country skiing, but in the lives of the people … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10, 2011 – Check out this great interview with Swedish cross country skier Marcus Hellner as he reflects on winning Olympic gold in 2010 and Worlds in Oslo this year. He also … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10, 2011 – The defense team for Andru Veerpalu, the Olympic medal winning cross country skier who tested positive for HGH and retired suddenly on the eve of the 2011 World Championships … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10, 2011 – Fourteen women had a most enjoyable ski on Mother’s Day May 8th, 2011. They all met at the Chalet, and then went for an 8Km on the Birches & … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10, 2011 – The double Olympic gold medalist Björn Lind has decided to step back from professional skiing. “Björn has been a great team member, a part of Team Exspirit’s successful premier … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 09, 2011 (Ottawa, ON) – Female athletes between the ages of 9 to 15 from the Ottawa region are about to get a boost of inspiration from local Olympian Perianne Jones and … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 09, 2011 – With May and the traditional start of ski training season upon us, strength training conversations are picking up in pace. Discussions like these are clockwork. They abound every year. … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 09, 2011 – The Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA) set another attendance record at its annual conference, which attracts representatives from the sport, tourism and recreation sectors. Sport Events Congress 2011 was … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 09, 2011 – VTXC masters training begins this week and will continue through August. The group will meet every Monday at 4 tentatively in the Stowe area. Training focus on steady-state intervals, … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 07, 2011 – Speaking of a workout, an athlete has only two ways to run it: correctly or incorrectly. Of course none of us investing precious time into regular training would like … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 07, 2011 – BNC Members & Friends: I wanted to let everyone know that a long-time member of the Boulder Nordic Club has passed away. Irving Weiss, 92-year-old, is gone but he … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 06, 2011 – Memberships expire annually on June 30. Click here to save a stamp and renew your membership online. There is no extra charge for using online registration. So get a … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 06, 2011 – The 9th World Conference on Sport and the Environment concluded on Monday in Doha, Qatar, with the sports world renewing its commitment to the environment by framing a clear … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 06, 2011 – CCC and FIS have released the preliminary 2011/2012 Events Calendar, including World Cups, NorAm races, US SuperTour events, and the Tour de Ski. The calendar will be updated following … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 05, 2011 – If you’re interested in coaching, you will find these resources compiled by SIRC in their May newsletter on the topic of Creative Coaching very useful. Topics include Coach’s Work, … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 05, 2011 – Here are several current sports-related job openings available in organizations across the country, such as Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, Triatlon BC, and the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 05, 2011 (Munich, Germany) – A group around 20 highly engaged FIS Cross-Country TV experts, commentators, representatives of the international TV rights holder Infront Sports & Media and FIS timing and data … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 05, 2011 – FIS has received nine applications to be Candidates for the organization of FIS World Championships in 2016 and 2017, including four applicants for the 2017 FIS Nordic World Ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 04, 2011 – Chandra Crawford has updated her blog documenting the flurry of spring activity during her off-season. She has been busy with Fast and Female events, fun cross-training activities, and a … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 04, 2011 – A group of Canada’s medal-winning cross-country ski athletes, who combined to win an unprecedented 25 medals at the World Championships, IPC World Championships, World Cup and IPC World Cup … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 04, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – The Alberta World Cup Academy (AWCA) is pleased to announce that Chris Jeffries will be the new Head Coach for the 2011-12 season. Chris will be … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 03, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada has released its 2011/2012 season National Team and coaching staff roster on the heels of a record-breaking 2010/2011 campaign, which saw Canadian skiers achieve … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 03, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – The National Winter Sports Association is offering financial assistance opportunities aimed at supporting the development of internationally competitive Canadian athletes in cross-country skiing. In order to apply … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 03, 2011 – The sport of cross-country skiing has made a breakthrough into pop culture – our favourite snowy sport was made into a soft rock parody by Tim Heidecker and Davin … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 03, 2011 – The United States Snowshoe Association is pleased to announce that Brooks-Range Mountaineering will be serving as the primary sponsor of the 2011 U.S. National Snowshoe Team. Team Brooks-Range is … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 02, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – After more than 15 years of skiing competitively (seven of those years on the national team), Stefan Kuhn has retired from competitive cross country skiing. Heading into … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 01, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – While much of North America has already made the transition out of winter and into summer mode there are some die-hard ski areas that embrace superb spring … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 30, 2011 (Ustaoset, Norway) – Jean Marc Gaillard (FRA) won the 38km Skarverennet on Saturday edging out Norwegians Chris Jespersen in second with Frode Andresen landing on the podium in third following … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 30, 2011 – FIS will be presenting a cross-country homologation seminar in Falun, Sweden from May 20-22, 2011. The core content will include group works in order to design a venue … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 29, 2011 – Andrus Veerpalu (EST), the two-time Olympic gold medal winner who retired from competitive cross-country skiing on the eve of this year’s World Championships in Oslo, recently tested positive for … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 29, 2011 – Canada’s Tyler Mosher, 2009 Para-Snowboard World Champ and 2010 Paralympic XC ski team member, completed three Birkebeiner events this season, and recently finished fourth and sixth at the World … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 29, 2011 (Norway) – The end of the Cross-Country season is expected to witness 12,000 cross-country skiers at the start in Geilo, Norway for the season-concluding Skarverennet on Saturday, April 30th. For … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 28, 2011 – Last October we reported that Russian skier Yevgeny Dementiev, who retired after testing positive for EPO during the 2009 Tour de Ski in Val di Fiemme, was considering a … READ MORE →5 comments

April 28, 2011 – The members of the Forum Nordicum have again elected the Queen and King of Nordic Skiing. The Norwegian Cross-Country world champion Marit Bjoergen and her countryman, biathlete … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 28, 2011 – U.S. Ski Team member Kikkan Randall is currently enjoying some well-deserved vacation time in Hawaii after a long competitive XC ski season, which included World Cup medals and a … READ MORE →3 comments

April 28, 2011 (Bend, OR) – The Bend Endurance Academy is seeking collegiate skiers and older juniors ages 18-23 who have an interest in spending 3-4 months in Bend, Oregon training with professional … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 28, 2011 – The Altai Ski Company is born. Altai Skis represent a convergence of utility and adventure in backcountry ski design. Altai Skis’ first ski, the Hok, is a hybrid of … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 27, 2011 (Innsbruck, Austria) – As Innsbruck prepares to host the inaugural Winter Youth Olympic Games, Michael Stoneman visits the Austrian city for the Olympic Review to find out how the preparations … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 27, 2011 – The Olympic Museum has just launched a photo contest in conjunction with the temporary exhibition currently showing at The Olympic Museum! There are many prizes to be won including … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 27, 2011 – If you’re on the hunt for a new job that’s sports and physical activity related, check out these openings from SportMedBC and the Canadian Olympic Committee. SportMedBC is seeking … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 27, 2011 – We have met the 2011 Annual Fund Goal, but with 5 days left, a new donor has stepped forward with a really exciting offer: “Every dollar NENSA raises from … READ MORE → 0 comments