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Jun 28: Hughes Hired by USA Nordic as...

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June 28, 2019 – USA Nordic is pleased to announce that Blake Hughes has been hired to fulfill the Women’s National Team Director position. Hughes has worked his way through the coaching pipeline … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 27: Finland and China to Collaborate on...

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June 27, 2019 – Finland and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to support the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing and beyond according to Business Finland reports … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 26: Job Opportunity – Cross-Country Ski Youth...

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June 26, 2019 – The Fondeurs-Laurentides cross-country ski club, whose main mission is initiation to cross-country skiing, the development of regional, provincial and national competition athletes, the training of coaches and the development … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 25: Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center To...

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June 25, 2019 (Pinkham Notch, NH) – The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) announced today that the New England Bill Koch League Festival will return to Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 24: IOC Selects Milano Cortina for 2026...

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June 24, 2019 – Milan-Cortina, Italy, will host the Olympic Winter Games 2026. The decision was taken today during the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland. The other … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 23: Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Announces...

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June 23, 2019 (Bend, Ore.) – The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation announced today it will name its new facility after Bill Healy, the legendary community leader and ski enthusiast who founded Mt. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 22: High Peaks Cyclery Announced as Title...

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June 22, 2019 (Lake Placid NY) – NENSA is very pleased to announce that High Peaks Cyclery, in Lake Placid NY, is joining our NENSA family of sponsors, as both the new named … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 21: Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy...

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June 21, 2019 (Canmore, AB) – The Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy is proud to announce our new team for the 2019-20 season. Comprised of two formal training groups, one in Calgary … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 20: Hardwood Ski and Bike Fire Sale...

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June 20, 2019 (Barrie, ON) – Come down June 22-23 for our Fire Sale now underway and everyone is taking full advantage of the fanatic deals on offer. Items are up to 80% … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 19: Crosscut Mountain Sports Center Announces New...

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June 19, 2019 (Bridger Canyon, Montana) – Crosscut Mountain Sports Center is pleased to announce Jennifer Beaston Hedrick as its new Executive Director. “Jen is a dedicated leader with a passion for ensuring … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 18: U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing Names 2019-20...

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June 18, 2019 (Colordao Springs, Colo.) — U.S. Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic Committee, today announced the five Para Nordic skiers named to the national team and two skiers named … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 18: NENSA Announces GET SKIING FREE Membership...

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June 18, 2019 – For 2019-2020 NENSA announces GET SKIING free memberships for first-time members. Yes, you heard that correctly ~ we want everyone to GET SKIING, so we are offering anyone, of any … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 18: Ostersund to Host the 2020 World...

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June 18, 2019 (Ostersund, Sweden) – Ostersund will make history next year when the Swedish city hosts the 2020 World Para Biathlon Championships from March 11-15. It will be the first time Para … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 17: SkiTrax Magazine Announces Chris Frado as...

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June 17, 2019 (Toronto, ON) – SkiTrax, the official magazine of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association and Nordiq Canada since 1995, is pleased to announce that Chris Frado, the former President and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 16: Job Opportunity – Club Management and...

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June 16, 2019 – The Blackhawk Ski Club is pursuing some exciting changes! We are no longer a small group. We’ve expanded into new sports and year-round activity. The board of directors have … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 15: Canadian Athlete Guide to Post-Secondary...

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June 15, 2019 – One of the single greatest risks for the success of Nordiq Canada over the long-term is the retention of athletes through the development pathway, especially between the ages of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 14: NENSA Announces 2nd Annual Rollerski...

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June 14, 2019 – NENSA is proud to introduce their 2019 Rollerski Race Series featuring six events across the eastern region and a renewed supplier partnership with Swenor Rollerskis. The goal of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 14: FIS Calendar Conference Report – Ski...

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June 14, 2019 (Dubrovnik, Croatia) – The FIS Calendar Conference that recently concluded in Croatia produced some truly positive elements for Nordic skiing, following four days of meetings along the rocky coastline of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 14: Luke Bodensteiner to Leave U.S. Ski...

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June 14, 2019 – U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the Olympic National Governing Body for ski and snowboard sports in the USA, has announced that Luke Bodensteiner, U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Chief of Sport, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 12: Alpine Insurance Renews its Support of...

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June 12, 2019 (Canmore, AB) – The Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy, Canada’s premier high-performance training centre, is thrilled to announce Alpine Insurance’s continued support in a multi-year title sponsorship agreement.
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Jun 11: Chris Manhard, Luke McGurk and Adam...

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June 11, 2019 – After each completing their Advanced Coaching Diploma in one of our Canadian Sport Institutes across the country over the past few years, Chris Manhard (CCBC), Luke McGurk (Rocky Mountain … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 10: Nordic Program Director and Head Coach...

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June 10, 2019 (Bozeman, MT) – The Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF) is seeking a Nordic Program Director and Head Coach. BSF is located in Bozeman, MT, in the heart of the Northern Rockies, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 09: Job Opportunity – Head Coach at...

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June 09, 2019 (Montreal, Que.) – Cross-Country Skiing Montreal (SFM) is a new non-profit organization whose main goal is to promote and develop cross-country skiing in all its forms in the greater Montreal … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 08: Fischer Skis Promotes Chris Hall To...

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June 08, 2019 (Auburn, NH) – Fischer Skis announces the promotion of Chris Hall to Nordic Racing Director. Hall, who has held a half-time racing support position for the thirteen years moves to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 07: Legendary Sverre Caldwell Announces His Retirement...

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June 07, 2019 (Stratton, Vermont) – Sverre Caldwell has positively touched the lives of hundreds of cross-country skiers over almost four decades as a Nordic ski coach. This spring he is retiring from … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 06: Nordiq Canada Names 2019-2020 National Ski...

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June 06, 2019 (Canmore, AB) —A young group of Paralympic and Olympic veterans will carry the torch for a new generation of cross-country skiers who will make up the National Ski Team in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 05: Laughter, Culture, Fitness, Fatigue Come Together...

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June 05, 2019 (Bend, OR) – Fitness, technique, and speed are key attributes to becoming a world-class cross country skier. But culture, laughter, and fun are what make a great team! Fortunately, all … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 04: Job Opportunity – Executive Producer/General Manager...

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June 04, 2019 (Gatineau, Que.) – The Gatineau Loppet is seeking to hire an Executive producer/general manager to organize and deliver the 2020 edition. Includes logistics, communications, volunteers, partnership and sponsorship management as … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 04: Dartmouth Propels U.S. Ski & Snowboard...

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June 04, 2019 – Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall had just finished a 20-year cross country ski racing career and would be diving into retirement at just 36-years-old. Navigating the transition from elite-level … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 03: Heinz Niederhauser Outstanding Coaching Award to...

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June 03, 2019 – Cross Country Ski Ontario is pleased to announce Kieran Jones of Nakkertok Nordic as the recipient of the Heinz Niederhauser Outstanding Coaching Award. Kieran’s passion for coaching is demonstrated … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 02: Help Build a Biathlon Curriculum for...

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June 02, 2019 (Canmore, AB) – We are seeking expressions of interest for a volunteer working group who will create a biathlon curriculum for schools. The program will initially be focused on shooting … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 01: New Nordic Ski Montana Endurance Academy...

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June 01, 2019 (Bozeman, MT) – We are thrilled to announce the launch of Montana Endurance Academy (MEA), an athletic endurance team recently organized in Bozeman. MEA’S focus will be on assisting in … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 31: Nordiq Canada’s 1st Annual Run-Jump-Pull...

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May 31, 2019 – Throughout the month of June, Nordiq Canada encourages all clubs, teams, training centres, etc, across the country to get as many athletes of all ages to take up the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 30: Former U.S. Olympian Garrott Kuzzy Launches...

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May 30, 2019 – Former U.S skier and Olympian Garrott Kuzzy has devoted the last few years of his life building Lumi Experiences, an XC Ski travel company that aims to run unforgettable … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 29: FIS Calendar Conference 2019-20 Underway in...

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May 29, 2019 (Cavtat, Croatia) – Along side the rocky coast line of the Adriatic the 2019-20 FIS Calendar Conference got underway on May 27 in the afternoon in the seaside city of … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 28: Nordiq Canada Roller Ski Race July...

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May 28, 2019 (Canmore, AB) – Nordiq Canada Roller Ski Race & Pub Night on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Warm up at 5pm. Sprint Qualifier 6pm to be … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 27: US Ski Team’s Matt Whitcomb to...

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May 27, 2019 (Lake Placid, New York) – US Ski Team World Cup Coach, Matt Whitcomb, will lead a US Ski & Ski and Snowboard L100 course at the Olympic Jumping Complex on June 29 starting … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 26: Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC)...

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May 26, 2019 (Steamboat Springs, CO) – The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) announced today that David Stewart, the Nordic Skiing Head Coach of the University of Denver, will be joining the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 25: German Olympic Biathlon Champion Laura Dahlmeier...

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May 25, 2019 – Two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier from Germany recently announced her retirement at the age of 25. After winning at every level of biathlon from the IBU YJWCH to the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 24: Nordiq Canada Welcomes Jeff Ellis as...

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May 24, 2019 (Canmore, Alta.) – As part of its succession planning for long-time employee and current director of events, Dave Dyer, Nordiq Canada is welcoming Jeff Ellis to the Canadian ski community … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 23: Female Athlete Mentorship Program at Nordiq...

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May 23, 2019 – The Nordiq Canada Women’s Committee has been coordinating the Female Athlete Mentorship Program since 2010 with the goal of creating a strong community of elite female skiers in Canada. … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 22: Talking w/the Gravey Train – Interview...

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May 22, 2019 – In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravey Train, our host Peter Graves invited elite women’s Nordic Combined athlete Tara Geraghty-Moats into the studio for a delightful and insightful … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 21: PistenBully Announces 100 E the First...

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May 21, 2019 – Is it possible that slopes will soon be groomed 100% emission-free? At INTERALPIN 2019 in Innsbruck, the international leading trade fair for Alpine technologies, PistenBully is celebrating its 50th … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 20: 2019 XCSO Annual Coach Seminar, Club...

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May 20, 2019 (Ottawa, Ont.) – Join us at the 2019 XCSO Annual Coach Seminar presented by Cross Country Ski Ontario & uOttawa Nordiq, Club Workshop, & AGM in Ottawa from May 31-June … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 19: Lake Placid Upgrades to Olympic Jumping...

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May 19, 2019 (Lake Placid, NY) – Preparations for the 2023 Winter World University Games in Lake Placid include upgrades to the Olympic Jumping Complex. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, officials with … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 18: 94th Canadian XC Ski Championships in...

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May 18, 2019 (Vernon, BC) – Sovereign Lake Nordic is proud to be hosting the 94th Canadian Ski Championships on Silver Star Mtn in Vernon, BC from March 26 to April 2, 2020. Plans … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 17: Thunder Bay National Team Development Centre...

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May 17, 2019 (Thunder Bay, ON) – The Thunder Bay National Team Development Centre is proud to announce our new team for the 2019-20 season. Headed by 2019 World Championships U23 participants and … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 16: Job Opportunity – CXC Youth...

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May 16, 2019 – After nine seasons with Central Cross Country Skiing, the pied piper of the CXC Nordic Rocks program, Bruce Manske, is retiring. Manske served in a variety of roles with … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 15: Vegard Bitnes named US Biathlon Men’s...

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May 15, 2019 (New Gloucester, Maine) – The US Biathlon today announced the hiring of Norwegian Vegard Bitnes, as Head Coach of the Men’s National Team. Bitnes will take over the program at … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 14: Renowned Nordic Figure Tom Kelly Inducted...

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May 14, 2019 (Salt Lake City, Utah) – Tom Kelly, a native of Madison, Wisconsin, has had a nearly life-long love of Nordic skiing: its athletes, its personalities, its rich history and its … READ MORE → 0 comments