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Feb 04: WADA Media Symposium: State of Anti-doping...

February 4, 2007 – More than 80 representatives of the international media and the international sports movement gathered last week at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne (SUI) to examine media and communications issues surrounding the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: Sharp Shooting Propels Canada’s Zocher Into...

February 4, 2007 – Less than satisfied with her 33rd-place finish in Saturday’s sprint event, Canada’s Zina Kocher was on target today with only one miss, shooting her up the standings into 18th-place in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: Sweden Wins as US Skiers Debut...

February 4, 2007 (Davos, Switzerland) – U.S. women finished 11th today behind Sweden in a 4x5K World Cup relay race while the U.S. men’s team was 12th behind Russia in the 4x10K race.Sweden won in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: SuperTour 2007...

February 4, 2007 – Things heated up in the final stages of the $130,000 USSA Cross Country SuperTour as the top skiers head to the World Championships Feb. 22-March 4 in Sapporo, Japan. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: TD Banknorth Eastern Cup CSU...

February 4, 2007 (Weston, MA) – Unexpectedly remaining home in Vermont after lack of snow postponed the World Junior Championships in Italy, Parker Tyler continued her stellar season and nabbed victory in today’s TD Banknorth … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: TD Banknorth Eastern Cup...

February 4, 2007 (Weston, MA) – GMVS coach Justin Beckwith won the qualifying round and cruised through the heats before winning an exciting final over Sam Naney, Kevin Cutts (Putney, VT/Burke Mtn Academy) and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 03: Canadian Team Update for FIS 2007...

February 3, 2007 – Following up on the announcement this week that the FIS has re-scheduled this event for March 12-18, Cross Country Canada will be sending the same team that was selected in January … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 03: Best Showing Since ’05 for Freeman...

February 3, 2007 – Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) turned-in his best result in nearly two years Saturday, finishing 15th in a 15K freestyle World Cup race as he began the final preparation period leading to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: Canada’s Alex Harvey wins Gold at...

February 2, 2007 – Canada’s Alex Harvey came in first in the junior 15-km classic x-c European Cup event held in Hochfilzen, Austria on January 21, and his time of 44:13.9 seconds was good … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: Limited Vision Skier McKeever Makes Sapporo...

February 2, 2007 – For one of the skiers who qualified to go to Sapporo, Japan, from February 22 to March 4, making the team was a double achievement, reports the Vancouver Sun. Brian McKeever, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: Halifax Named Host Of The 2011...

February 2, 2007 – At a press conference this morning at the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame the Canada Games Council and the Province of Nova Scotia named Halifax the host of the 2011 … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: Beckie Scott, Olympic Gold Medallist Leads...

February 2, 2007 – Beckie Scott, one of the most accomplished Canadian cross-country skiers in history skied in the 3rd Foothills Nordic Ski Club cross-country ski tournament on Jan 26, 2007. Foothills Nordic Ski Club … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: CCC Official’s Level 3 Certification...

February 2, 2007 – Join fellow cross country ski officials from across Canada for this exciting opportunity to learn from a variety of our sport’s top officials, to share event management experiences and to network … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 01: Canadian Ski Marathon 2007...

February 1, 2007 (Gatineau, QC) – The organizers of the Canadian Ski Marathon, which will be held February 9-11, 2007 is proud to announce that although this year’s warm winter presented an obstacle for Marathon … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 01: Gaïazova Going to Sapporo After Webster...

February 1, 2007 – It will be Dasha Gaïazova (Skielite) who will be representing Canada at the 2007 Senior Nordic World Championships in Sapporo, Japan, and not Brittany Webster (Thunder Bay). Webster made the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 01: Canadian Men Win Bronze Medal at...

February 1, 2007 (Martell-Val Martello, ITA) – The Canadian junior men’s biathlon team delivered on the promise that they could be a medal threat in the 4 x 7.5 kilometre relay, at the final day … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 31: Canadian Women Grab Two Spots At...

January 31, 2007 – It was a beautiful day for biathlon racing at the Junior World Championships in Martell-Val Martello, Italy, and the Canadian women’s youth and junior relay team took advantage of the spectacular … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 30: World Senior Championship (WSC) Team 2007...

January 30, 2007 – The following athletes were nominated for selection to the 2007 Senior World Championships team competing in Sapporo, Japan Feb.22 – March.4-Tasha Betcherman – Lappe Nordic/Indi2010-Chandra Crawford – NST/Canmore Nordic-Sean Crooks – … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 29: Seven Skiers Named to ’07 US...

January 29, 2007 (Park City, Utah) – The U.S. Ski Team is sending five Nordic combined skiers and two jumpers to compete Feb. 22-March 4 in the World Nordic Ski Championships in Sapporo, Japan.U.S. Nordic … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 29: Job Offer – University of Western...

January 29, 2007 – Application Deadline: February 1, 2007 Starting Date: February 12, 2007Position: Camp DirectorJob Description:The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and hiring all program staff; conducting staff training; and scheduling all camp … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 29: Canadian Biathletes Continue To Shine At...

January 29, 2007 – The sun was shining, the wind was calm, and Canada’s junior men turned in a great day, with three athletes in the top-30 during Sunday’s 12.5-kilometre pursuit race in Martell-Val Martello, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 28: Haywood...

January 28, 2007 (Canmore, Alta) – Brittany Webster won the Open Women’s 15 km ClassicFree mass start event with a time of 44:10.8 at the Haywood NorAm today in Canmore. George Grey set the fastest … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 28: USA’s Koos 3rd, Newell 4th in...

January 28, 2007 (Otepaeae, Estonia) – Two-time Olympian Torin Koos (Leavenworth, WA) finished third and Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, WA) fourth Saturday – the best U.S. men’s World Cup finish since 1983 – in a 1.2K … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 27: TDBanknorth Craftsbury Ski Marathon...

January 27, 2007 (Craftsbury Common, VT) – The TDBanknorth Craftsbury Ski Marathon took place in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom today. The point-to-point cross-country ski adventure is part of the prestigious American Ski Marathon Series and the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 27: Brittany Webster Wins Gold at Haywood...

January 27, 2007 (Canmore, Alta.) – Brittany Webster’s return ticket to Canada from the recently cancelled Junior and Under-23 World Championships in Europe turned to gold on Saturday after the Ontario teen was the first … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 27: Freeman Top US Skier at Estonia...

January 27, 2007 (Otepaeae, Estonia) – Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) finished 32nd and Andrew Johnson (Greensboro, VT) 51st Saturday in a windy and snowy World Cup 15km classic technique race won by former World Cup … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 27: Weekly XC Club...

January 27, 2007 – Here’s the Weekly Club Update compiled by Cross Country Canada:Latest Club News Jan 25, 2007:–http://www.overlanderskiclub.com/skimarathon.html–www.banffskirunners.net/pr22jan2007.pdfLatest Club News Dec 22, 2006–www.northbaynordic.caLatest Club News Dec 14, 2006–www.banffskirunners.net/pr10dec06.pdfLatest Club News Dec 7, 2006–www.banffskirunners.net/PRDec306.pdfLatest Club … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 27: Team Sprints Introduced at 2007 National...

January 27, 2007 – Team Sprints will make their debut at the 2007 Canadian Cross Country Ski Championships in Quebec City. The opening day of competitions will be held on the Plains of Abraham in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 26: Snappy Women Grab Two Spots In...

January 26, 2007 – Val Martello, ITA – Canada’s women’s biathletes had fast skis and sharp shooting, which led to a number of impressive results at the Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championships, in Martell-Val Martello, Italy, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 25: Three Canadians Crack Top-15 At Junior...

January 25, 2007 – The Canadian team kick-started the Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championships in fine form Wednesday, posting a top-10 and two top-15 finishes in the men’s individual races in Martell-Val Martello, Italy.In his first … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 25: Flora, Valaas Win SuperTour FR...

January 25, 2007 – Laura Valaas (Wenatchee, WA), who has been almost bulletproof this winter in Cross Country SuperTour sprints, won her ninth sprint of the season Wednesday while Lars Flora (Anchorage, AK), who won … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 25: EKATI Diamond Mine Donates Diamonds to...

January 25, 2007 – The EKATI Diamond Mine is pleased to announce its support for the Rock and Ice Ultra, an annual winter endurance event to be held in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; the inaugural race … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 24: SIA 2007 – Day...

January 24, 2007 – Day Three of the SIA.07 SnowSports Trade Show started off with some inspirational words from two of the industry’s super star women. This morning the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) announced … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 24: U.S. Names 37 for Nordic JWCs/U-23...

January 24, 2007 – Thirty-seven athletes have been named to compete at the Nordic Junior World Championships/Under-23 Cross Country Championships in Tarvisio, Italy, the U.S. Ski Team said.The championships originally were to be held Jan. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 24: U.S. Names 37 for Nordic JWCs/U-23...

January 24, 2007 – Thirty-seven athletes have been named to compete at the Nordic Junior World Championships/Under-23 Cross Country Championships in Tarvisio, Italy, the U.S. Ski Team said.The championships originally were to be held Jan. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 24: SIA 2007 – Day...

January 23, 2007 (Las Vegas, NV) – With Day One of the SIA.07 SnowSports Trade Show under their belts, the snowsports industry went about the business of reconnecting with industry friends at celebrations up and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 24: Canada’s Top Young Biathletes Shoot for...

January 23, 2007 (Martell-Val Martello, Italy) – The Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championships are set to begin this week in Martell, Italy, and Biathlon Canada announced on Tuesday there are 15 Canadian hopefuls looking to shine … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 24: SIA 2007 –...

January 22, 2007 (Las Vegas, NV) – On Sunday, on the eve of the SIA.07 SnowSports Trade Show, attendees were given a visual preview of next season’s hottest winter fashions at the 2nd Annual SIA … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 22: Shauna White Picks Up Two Podiums...

January 22, 2007 – The field got stronger with many of Canada’s World Cup skiers taking part in Sunday’s Haywood NorAm races at the Canmore Nordic Centre, but the results were the same. Canadians Phil … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 22: FIS Nordic Junior/U23 Worlds 2007 to...

January 22, 2007 – The FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships and U23 Cross-Country scheduled from January 29-February 4, 2007 in Tarvisio (ITA) have been cancelled and will be rescheduled in Tarvisio (ITA), in mid-March … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 21: Haywood NorAm/Madshus Sprint Prelim Qualification...

January 21, 2007 (Canmore, Alta.) – Phil Widmer blasted the men’s field in the qualification round of the Haywood NorAm/Madshus Sprint in Canmore, Alta. Shayla Swanson led the women going into the heat finals.Results … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 21: Randall Sprints to First U.S. Women’s...

January 21, 2007 – Two-time Olympian Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK) earned the first World Cup cross country podium by a U.S. woman Sunday, finishing third in a photo finish in a 1.2K freestyle sprint. Randall, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 20: Haywood Noram/Madshus Sprints – FIS WSC...

January 20, 2007 (Canmore, Alta.) – Canada’s elite cross-country ski athletes were battling for more than national bragging rights during the Madshus sprint races on Saturday at their home training centre in Canmore, Alta. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 20: Demong Rides Rocket to 6th in...

January 20, 2007 (Seefeld, Austria) – Bill Demong (Vermontville, NY) advanced 21 places with the fifth-fastest 7.5K race Saturday after jumping to finish sixth in the Warsteiner Nordic Combined World sprint in continued mild weather.“It … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 20: TD Banknorth White Mountain Classic...

January 20, 2007 (Jackson, NH) – GMVS coach and winner of last weekend’s Tour de Rumford continued his winning ways and dominated today’s TD Banknorth White Mountain Classic. Another coach and strong finisher in last … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 20: INDi2010 Racing Team Update: Swiss...

January 20, 2007 – It is amazing what a difference a week makes! I have been in Europe for two weeks now and my time here has become easier and more enjoyable with every day. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 18: CAAWS 2006 List of Most Influential...

January 18, 2007 (Ottawa, ON) – The dominant performance by many of Canada’s top women athletes at the 2006 Winter Olympics, and the people who helped them get there, had a significant impact on the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 18: Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife...

January 18, 2007 – Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation have announced that nominations are now being accepted for their 2007 awards. We strongly urge all club members to give this serious thought and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 17: Snow Finally Hits the East and...

January 17, 2007 (Montreal, QC) – A snowstorm Sunday and Monday dropped up to 30 cms of snow over parts of New England, New York, Ontario, and Quebec. This certainly helped x-c centres in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 17: Birkie Trail In Good Shape &...

January 17, 2007 – Despite unseasonably warm temps worldwide, the wimpy winter isn’t putting the kabosh on skiers bound for the 34th annual American Birkebeiner cross country ski races slated February 22-24, 2007 in Cable … READ MORE → 0 comments