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Sep 22: Job Opportunity – Lead Coach (Part...

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September 22, 2017 (Duntroon, ON) – The Highlands Trailblazers seeks an experienced competitive skier with strong coaching skills to manage the training program for this Junior Competitive (“Jr. Comp”) racing program the Club … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 21: Team Madshus Welcomes Liz...

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September 21, 2017 – Madshus, providers of high quality Nordic sks, boots, and poles, has added a new athlete to the U.S. team. Nordic Skier Liz Stephen has joined the Madshus team roster, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 20: Kowalczyk and Chernousov Win Fiemme Rollerski...

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September 20, 2017 (Val di Fiemme, ITA) – Today the beautiful Val di Fiemme (Italy) hosted a wonderful and rainy long distance rollerski race between Ziano and Alpe Cermis, the same final climb … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 19: Job Opportunity – Office Administrator @...

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September 19, 2017 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Ski de fond Canada has an immediate opening for a challenge-driven, organized, and detail-oriented team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The Office Administrator … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 18: CXC Partners With the YMCA of...

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September 18, 2017 – The Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) has entered into partnership agreement with the YMCA of the Rockies. This partnership is designed to help promote and market both organizations; ultimately … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 18: First Dusting of Snow at SilverStar...

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September 18, 2017 (Silver Star, BC) – Silver Star Mountain has reported it’s first dusting of snow. Don’t miss out on this year’s best prices for Season Passes. Come see us at our final … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 17: Report Says XC Ski Equipment Sales...

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September 17, 2017 – A research report by Fact.MR claims to provide an in-depth analysis of the global cross-country ski equipment market for the forecast period 2017-2022, and projects it will hit $50 … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 16: Job Opportinity – Part-time Club Manager...

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September 16, 2017 (Cantley, Quebec) – Nakkertok Nordic is Canada’s largest cross country ski club, with over 1500 members and a full range of recreational and competitive skiing programs. Our skiing facility includes … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 15: NTDC 2017/18 Team Officially...

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September 15, 2017 (Thunder Bay, ON) – The National Team Development Centre Thunder Bay (NTDC Thunder Bay) officially launched its  2017-18 Team last weekend in a reception held at the Royal Canadian Legion … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 15: Gatineau Loppet Registration NOW Open With...

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September 15, 2017 (Gatineau, QC) – As the leaves on the trees around the region slowly change colours, Gatineau Loppet organizers are focused on one thing only —cold and snow—as they gear up … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 14: 17 Anti-doping Agencies Call for Russian...

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September 14, 2017 (Denver, CO) – Following a meeting in Denver, CO, a group of 17 of the world’s leading anti-doping agencies that make up the National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO), have called on the International … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 13: Volvo Challenge Roller Ski Race Report,...

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September 13, 2017 (Sherbrooke, QC) – This past Saturday in Sherbrooke Quebec, was held the second edition of the Volvo Challenge roller ski race. More than 50 top Nordic skiers competed in this … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 12: Russian Cyclists File Lawsuit Against WADA...

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September 12, 2017 – A $7 million lawsuit has been filed by three Russian cyclists against the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and Canadian lawyer Richard McLaren reports the Globe and Mail and the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 11: Team USA Romps at New Zealand...

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September 11, 2017 (Wanaka, New Zealand) – The U.S. Ski Team collected podium spot after podium spot through two solid days of cross country racing at New Zealand’s Snow Farm as a part … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 11: Formica Canada to Support Cendrine Browne...

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September 11, 2017 (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC) – Formica Canada Inc. is proud to support Cendrine Browne, a rising star in Canadian cross-country skiing, in the run-up to the Olympic Games. Cendrine posted excellent results … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 10: Borah Teamwear Preseason Nordic...

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September 10, 2017 (Coon Valley, WI) – It might only be September, but now is the time to think custom Nordic team uniforms for the upcoming season. That’s why Borah Teamwear is offering … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 09: First Ever FIS Cross-Country Competitions in...

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September 09, 2017 – From Sunday, Sept. 3 until Tuesday, Sept. 5 the ski resort Termas de Chillan hosted the first ever FIS Cross-Country competitions in Chile. A total of seven nations took … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 08: New Series of Videos on Rollerski...

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September 08, 2017 – New CCC/XC Ski Nation videos on rollerski braking techniques have been added to CCC’s Athlete Development Matrix (ADM) for CCC coaches. These videos show different techniques for slowing down … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 07: Job Opportunity – Head Coach @...

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September 07, 2017 – The Golden Nordic Ski Club is seeking an enthusiastic, self motivated seasonal full time Head Coach with skills and integrity for the upcoming 2017/18 ski season, starting part time … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 06: 6th Annual CXC/Wayne Fish Coaches Conference...

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September 06, 2017 – The 6th annual CXC/Wayne Fish Coaches Conference presented by Podiumwear is just 6 weeks away. Don’t miss conference presenters Ivan Babikov, Pamela Lemons, Ben Siefert, Jim Tervo or your … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 05: Olympian Reijo Puiras Helped Shape Canadian...

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September 05, 2017 – Reijo Puiras learned the gruelling, demanding discipline of cross-country skiing as a boy in his ancestral home of Finland. As a young man, he represented Canada in the sport … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 04: Katherine Stewart-Jones Report from NZ –...

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September 04, 2017 (Wanaka, NZ) – Perfect winter conditions. That is what I was promised before I made the decision to travel 12,000 KM to New Zealand. And let me tell you, I … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 04: 2017 Ski to School Scholarship Applications...

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September 04, 2017 – This scholarship is to be awarded to an individual who combines excellence in both academics and cross country skiing. The scholarship has been funded by Canadian university alumni cross country … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 03: Merino Muster 2017 Report, Results –...

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September 03, 2017 (Wanaka, NZ) – The sun came out for the finish of the 2017 Merino Muster 42 km marathon cross country ski race at Snow Farm in the stunning Pisa Range, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 02: Job Opportunity @ Ski Fit North...

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September 02, 2017 – We are expanding in to British Columbia, and we’re hiring! We have 2 positions available and we are looking for enthusiastic and outstanding individuals to lead program delivery for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 01: The Supercamp Early Bird Registration Deadline...

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September 01, 2017 (Silver Star Mountain, BC) – Register before September 15th to save on your Supercamp registration fee and to reserve your spot in the camp of your choice. The camps are … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 30: Updated Canadian Anti-Doping Rules Coming Into...

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August 30, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – An updated version of the 2015 Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) will come into effect on September 1, 2017. The rules of the CADP govern how anti-doping is … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 29: NTDC Skiers Make the Most of...

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August 29, 2017 (Thunder Bay, ON) – They say skiers are made in the summer, and the NTDC skiers have taken that to heart. After hosting athletes from across the country in June … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 28: Bickner Ends Weekend Strong for US...

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August 28, 2017 (Park City, Utah) – Kevin Bickner tied his best result ever on Sunday morning when he finished in seventh place at the Ski Jumping Summer Grand Prix in Hakuba, Japan. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 27: Job Opportunity – Part-time Club Manager...

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August 27, 2017 – Nakkertok Nordic is Canada’s largest cross country ski club, with over 1,500 members and a full range of recreational and competitive skiing programs. Our skiing facility includes 80km of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 27: Dahria Beatty Report – New Zealand...

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August 27, 2017 (New Zealand) – Training down under in New Zealand last summer was such a great experience, we decided to go back again this summer. Emily and I rounded up a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 27: Canada to Host North American FIS...

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August 27, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – In 2017, Canada will again play host to the North American FIS TD Seminar. Held every 2nd year, the seminar is designed to present new practices and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 26: Biathlon Study in UK Says Top...

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August 26, 2017 – A recent study at the University of Exeter, UK, claims biology is the reason behind the study’s results that rank top male athletes as more attractive than top women … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 25: Alaska’s Nanooks XC Names Josh Eide...

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August 25, 2017 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – On Thursday, Alaska Nanooks men’s and women’s cross country running and Nordic skiing head coach, Nick Crawford, has announced the addition of Josh Eide to his staff. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 24: Lanctôt Acquires NRG Enterprises and Expands...

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August 24, 2017 (Montreal, QC) — Raymond Lanctôt Ltd. (Lanctôt) announces that it has recently acquired NRG Enterprises of Nelson, BC. NRG is an authentic rider-owned cycling distribution company based in Nelson BC. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 23: BNS Expands Skigo Distribution to...

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August 23, 2017 (Boulder, CO) – Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) announced today the expansion of distribution of the SkiGo brand to Canada. With the recent completion of a long-term distribution agreement with SkiGo … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 22: Therese Johaug is Out of PyeongChang...

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August 22, 2017 – Norwegian cross-country skiing star, Therese Johaug, is out of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games as she is mandated to serve an 18-month ban which expires next April, according to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 21: Sovereign Lake Nordic Club Welcomes Eric...

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August 21, 2017 – With a focus on delivering a full roster of programming from Bunny Rabbits and Biathlon to Ski Academy and Masters, Eric brings new collaborative vision to the delivery of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 20: Job Opportunity – Groomer Operator @...

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August 20, 2017 – The Groomer Operators at Whistler Olympic Park ensure that every visitor to one of North America’s preeminent Cross Country Ski facilities has a chance to ski like an Olympian. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 19: Mike Vieira Takes on New Position...

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August 19, 2017 – CCC Staff & community would like to wish the best of luck to Mike Vieira as he pursues a new professional endeavour as Manager of Paralympic Performance with the Canadian Paralympic … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 18: Thunder Bay Awarded 2020 Special Olympics...

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August 18, 2017 (Thunder Bay, ON) – Special Olympics Canada announced today that Thunder Bay has been awarded the  2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games. The finalists were Thunder Bay and Regina, Saskatchewan.
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Aug 18: New SkiTrax Roundtable Launching Soon –...

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August 18, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce that a new innovative SkiTrax Roundtable is launching soon featuring Canadian top gun Alex Harvey along with US star Kikkan Randall, veteran Canuck … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 18: Rossignol Introduces Mountain Bike Collection for...

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August 18, 2017 (Park City, Utah) – Following the recent acquisitions of TIME Sport and Felt Bicycles, the Rossignol Group will continue its expansion into the cycling market with the introduction of a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 17: Ushuaia Loppet Kicks Off the 2018...

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August 17, 2017 (Ushuaia, Argentina) – Olympian Federico Cichero took the victory at Ushuaia Loppet in Argentina on Saturday, August 12, the season opener of the 2017/18 Worldloppet series with more than 90 … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 16: Volvo Challenge 2017 Rollerski Race is...

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August 16, 2017 (Orford, Que.) – The Volvo Challenge is back. For its second edition, the Challenge goes urban: it will happen on Portland Boulevard, in Sherbrooke, QC on a newly asphalted road. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 15: Canada’s Beckie Scott WADA Athlete Chair...

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August 15, 2017 – A controversy is unfolding over comments made by Canada’s Beckie Scott, chair of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Committee, who recently claimed that Russia deserves more than just … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 14: Job Opportunity – Corporate Partnerships &...

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August 14, 2017 – 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 influence. Through … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 13: Almost 100 Athletes Attend Youth Camp...

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August 13, 2017 (Sjusjoen, Norway) – Almost 100 young athletes from 14 nations met in Sjusjoen, Norway at the junior camp from 28th July – 4th August. The camp was organised by the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 12: Zone4 Timing Systems Training Clinic at...

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August 12, 2017 (Sovereign Lake, B.C.) – Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is hosting a Zone4 Clinic on November 4-5, 2017.  Please forward this to anyone in your club who handles timing and would like more training … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 11: Russian Fine Over Sochi 2014 Doping...

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August 11, 2017 – Russia is expected to receive a “large” fine for widespread doping infractions at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics rather than any suspension from the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games … READ MORE → 1 comment