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Apr 17: Rocky Mountain Racers Now Accepting Applications...

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April 17, 2018 – The Rocky Mountain Racers (RMR) is now accepting applications for all programs this upcoming season. Dating back to 1995, RMR’s focus is on the development of junior and senior … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 17: IBU Executive Board Meets Informally in...

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April 17, 2018 (Salzburg, Austria) – Following the ongoing police investigations involving former IBU President Anders Besseberg and former IBU Secretary General Nicole Resch, the Execu-tive Board met for an informal meeting on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 16: Madison Nordic Ski Club Seeks Head...

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April 16, 2018 – The Madison Nordic Ski Club is looking for dependable individual with strong work ethics to lead its club youth programs. Racing and coaching experience at the club level is … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 15: Job Opportunities @ Canadian Olympic Committee...

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April 15, 2018 – Be a part of building and servicing a national brand. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 14: Job Opportunity – National Team Coach...

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April 14, 2018 (Canmore, Alta.) – The National Team Coach will assist the National Team Head Coach in the development of biathletes at the National Training Centre in Canmore. The primary responsibility of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 13: Talking with the Gravy Train –...

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April 13, 2018 (Squaw Valley, CA) – In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravey Train, our host Peter Graves talks with legendary Marty Hall, who will be inducted to the U.S. Ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 13: Big Thunder Nordic Announces the Resignation...

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April 13, 2018 (Thunder Bay, Ont.) – Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club (BTNSC) announces the resignation of Head Coach Leif Lennie, effective August 31, 2018.  Leif will be leaving the club as he … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 12: Outdoor Retailer Adjusts Snow Show Dates...

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April 12, 2018 (San Juan Capistrano, California)—Outdoor Retailer, the largest U.S. tradeshow for the outdoor community, today announced that dates for future Outdoor Retailer Snow Shows will move into the last week of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 12: IBU President Anders Besseberg in Hot...

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April 12, 2018 (Salzburg, Austria) – The International Biathlon Union has confirmed that the Austrian Federal Criminal Police raided the IBU headquarters in Salzburg, Austria on April 10 in an investigation focussing on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 11: Marit Bjoergen Announces Her...

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April 11, 2018 (Norway) – The queen of cross country skiing is stepping away after 19 years of racing internationally. Norway’s Marit Bjoergen, the most successful cross-country ski racer of all time, with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 10: WADA Demands Russia Accept McLaren Report...

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April 10, 2018 – Russia continues to be at odds with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regarding acceptance of the McLaren Report that detailed the state-sponsored doping program in that country following the confessions … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 09: Brian McKeever Named Allianz Best Male...

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April 09, 2018 – Canada’s Brian McKeever has been voted the Allianz Best Male Athlete of the Month for March, following his dominant performance at PyeongChang 2018.
The Nordic skier ended the Paralympic Winter … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 08: NENSA Seeks Youth & Introductory Program...

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April 08, 2018 – The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) seeks to find a dynamic, outgoing individual to be our new Youth & Introductory Program Director.  This individual will be responsible for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 07: Menihek Nordic AltaGas Ski-at-School...

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April 07, 2018 (Labrador City, NL) – Menihek Nordic Ski Club annually hosts the JRS Middle School’s grade 5 classes in the Ski at School Program. All youth from Grade 5 classes’ at … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 06: USA’s Liz Stephen Retires Following Fabulous...

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April 06, 2018 – Liz Stephen’s career spanned 12 fabulous years and her immense contributions to the sport and the U.S. women’s ski team defy her petit stature as she challenged the world’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 06: Job Opportunity – Communications and Administration...

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April 06, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport (CAAWS) is seeking a full time communications coordinator to provide communications, marketing and administrative support to our … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 05: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017-18...

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April 05, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – We  apologize for the delay and are excited to present the winners and final standings of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18 Contest following the Men’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 04: Job Opportunity – Administration Coordinator at...

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April 04, 2018 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canada Games Council (CGC) is looking for an energetic team player, interested in a career in sports management. If you have a keen interest in sport … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 03: Job Opportunity – Coaching Association of...

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April 03, 2018 (Ottawa, ON) – The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) unites stakeholders and partners in its commitment to raising the skills and stature of coaches, and ultimately expanding their reach and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 02: 1,000 Dreams Fund Helps USA Nordic...

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April 02, 2018 (Washington, D.C.) – On the heels of the Winter Olympics and a continued push to drive equality in sports funding, the 1,000 Dreams Fund is excited to announce a $4,000 … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 01: China Stages Inaugural FIS Cross-Country City...

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April 01, 2018 – The first FIS Cross-Country city sprint China was organised directly after the World Cup  concluded in Falun (SWE) 140 cross-country athletes from 16 countries travelled to Yan’an, Shanxi Province … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 01: FIS Fat Bike Race Series Launching...

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April 01, 2018 – With the popularity of fat biking in North America and Europe FIS officials have decided to launch a new FIS Fat Bike Race Series to extend the season as … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 31: NCCP Female Coaching Course Grants –...

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March 31, 2018 – The Cross Country Canada Women’s Committee is offering up to 4 grants to subsidize participation by female coaches in NCCP T2T or L2C courses hosted by Cross Country Canada … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 30: Justyna Kowalczyk Retires and Takes on...

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March 30, 2018 – Justyna Kowalczyk, Poland’s most decorated Winter Olympian, says her only future competition would be domestic or as a relay member at world championships, reports Polish media. Her only future … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 30: Inaugural Mont-Sainte-Anne Loppet p/b Québecor March...

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March 30, 2018 (Quebec City, Que.) – This Saturday, hundreds of novice, intermediate and expert cross-country skiers are expected for the inaugural edition of a fresh new spring challenge: the Mont-Sainte-Anne Loppet presented … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 29: Girls in Sport Campaign – Phase...

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March 29, 2018 – We would like to extend a huge thank-you to all the individuals and organizations who have made Phase One of our Girls in Sport campaign a success. Thank you … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 28: Interview w/Erik Bjornsen at 2018 L.L....

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March 28, 2018 (Craftsbury Common, VT) – SkiTrax’s Peter Graves caught with Erik Bjornsen (APU) winner of the Men’s 50km CL, the final race of the season and of the 2018 L.L. Bean … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 28: Erik Bjornsen Triumphs in Men’s 50km...

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March 28, 2018 (Craftsbury Common, VT) – Erik Bjornsen (APU) took home the Men’s 50km CL Mass Start victory in a close battle with Adam Martin (Craftsbury Green Project) in second at 1.5 … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 28: WATCH LIVE – Men’s 50km CL...

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March 28, 2018 (Craftsbury Common, Vt.) – Watch the final event of the season the Men’s 50km CL Mass Start LIVE including Olympians Scott Patterson, Erik Bjornsen battle veterans like Brian Gregg and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 27: Interviews with Diggins, Bjornsen and Randall...

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March 27, 2018 (Craftsbury Common, VT) – Following today’s women’s 30km CL, the final race of the season, we caught up with winner Jessie Diggins (SMST2), silver medalist Sadie Bjornsen (APU) and legendary … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 27: Diggins Edges Bjornsen in Women’s 30km...

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March 27, 2018 (Craftsbury Common, VT) March 27, 2018 (Craftsbury Common, VT) – The women’s 30km CL, the final race of the season, was both emotional and hard-fought as Jessie Diggins … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 27: WATCH LIVE – Women’s 30km CL...

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March 27, 2018 (Craftsbury Common, Vt.) – Watch the Women’s 30km CL Mass Start LIVE including Olympic champions, Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall, and other top athletes from cross-country clubs across America compete … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 26: Interview with Jessie Diggins @ 2018...

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March 26, 2018 (Craftsbury Common, VT) – SkiTrax caught with Jessie Diggins (SMST2) at the 2018 USSA SuperTour Finals following yesterday’s Mixed Relay competition which her team won defending their title. The final … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 25: Stratton Mountain Defends Mixed Relay Title...

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March 25, 2018 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Stratton Mountain bided their time in the Mixed Relay 4x5km and when the dust settled once again topped the podium to defend their title over APU 1 … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 25: Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy...

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March 25, 2018 – Our Canmore and Calgary Training Centres are currently accepting applications. Our Program Guidelines for 2018-19 and application form is now available: Program Guidelines 2018-19
Don’t forget to submit your expression of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 24: Erik Bjornsen Wins Men’s 15km FR...

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March 24, 2018 (Craftsbury Common, VT) – Erik Bjornsen (APU) captured the men’s 15km FR mass start race on day one of the 2018 USSA SuperTour Finals as Simi Hamilton (SMST2) battled to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 24: Diggins Triumphs in Women’s 10km FR...

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March 24, 2018 (Craftsbury Common, VT) – Jessie Diggins (SMST2) took home her second straight victory at at the 2018 USSA SuperTour Finals, winning the women’s 10km FR mass start race with Sadie … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 24: Special Q & A with Team...

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March 24, 2018 (Craftsbury Common, VT) – There was something truly magical in the air today at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Vermont that took place just after the prize-giving ceremony. Members of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 23: USSA SuperTour 2018 Finals CL Sprint...

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March 23, 2018 (Craftsbury Common, VT) – Jessie Diggins (SMST2) took home another victory winning the women’s CL Sprint on day one of the 2018 USSA SuperTour Finals with Sophie Caldwell (SMST2) in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 23: USA’s Bickner Posts Season’s Best Result...

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March 23, 2018 (Park City, Utah) – USA Nordic athlete Kevin Bickner (Wauconda, IL) finished 16th today at the Ski Flying World Cup in Planica, Slovenia. It was the first of two individual … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 22: USA’s Kikkan Randall Retires with Olympic...

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March 22, 2018 – As the 2017/18 ski season winds down, so do the international racing careers of Kikkan Randall and Liz Stephen, two of the longest standing women of the current US … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 22: 2018 USSA SuperTour Finals and Long...

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March 22, 2018 (Craftsbury Common, VT) – The U.S. Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals and L.L. Bean U.S. Long Distance National Championships are being held March 23-28 at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center.
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Mar 21: INSIDE THE FENCE – To Capture...

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March 21, 2018 – As each season draws to a close the focus shifts from World Cup wins or Tour de Ski victories to final World Cup standings. Whether it be the sprint, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 20: Foothills Nordic Ski Club Launches Team...

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March 20, 2018 (Calgary, Alberta) – Foothills Nordic Ski Club (FNSC) is pleased to announce a new high performance cross-country ski development team in Alberta. Team ULLR kicks off in May 2018 with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 19: CCSAA Annual Conference April 3-4 Features...

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March 19, 2018 (Granby, CO) – Please join CCSAA at its Annual Conference April 3 & 4 at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, CO.  The Conference is a great opportunity to not only … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 18: Harvey 2nd on Podium in Falun...

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March 18, 2018 (Falun, SWE) – Canada’s Alex Harvey raced to 2nd overall in the men’s 15km FR Pursuit finale in Falun, Sweden for his fourth podium of the year. Russia’s Alexander Bolshunov … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 18: Diggins Stellar 2nd Overall in World...

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March 18, 2018 (Falun, SWE) – The USA’s Jessie Diggins and Sadie Bjornsen wrapped up the season in style landing second and third in the women’s 10km FR pursuit finale in Falun, Sweden.
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Mar 18: USA 7th in Men’s Relay at...

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March 18, 2018 (Oslo, Norway) – The men’s 4×7.5km relay was the final race of the season for Team USA which is boycotting next week’s World Cup final in Russia.
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Mar 18: USA’s Dunklee Stellar 3rd on IBU...

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March 18, 2018 (Oslo, Norway) – Olympian Susan Dunklee wrapped up her 2017-18 season with a bronze medal around her neck taking third in the women’s 10km Pursuit on the final day of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Mar 18: Best-ever 16 Medals for Canada’s Nordic...

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March 18, 2018 (PyeongChang, Korea) – Canada’s Nordic skiers will leave the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games with 16 medals around their necks. The Canucks put an exclamation mark on their record-setting performance, adding … READ MORE → 0 comments