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Aug 10: U.S. Biathlon Summer Rollerski Championships Coming...

US Biathlon Summer Rollerski...

August 10, 2017 (Jericho, Vt.) – Over 80 athletes will be competing this Saturday and Sunday in the U.S. Biathlon Summer Rollerski Championships at Camp Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho. The national championships … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 09: Nordic Combined Grand Prix 2017...

Eric Frenzel on track in Oberwiesenthal...

August 09, 2017 – After months of hard training, the stars of Nordic Combined are ready for the traditional FIS Grand Prix series this summer, which has been extended by one stop and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 08: Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage –...

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage...

August 08, 2017 (Anchorage, Alaska) – Check out this announcement about the great year-round trail work the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage (NSAA) does for Southcentral Alaska. NSAA is a non-profit that maintains … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 07: Job Opportunity – RFP for Human...

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August 07, 2017 – Cross Country Ski Ontario, the Provincial Sports Organization for cross country skiing in Ontario, is seeking to procure consultant expertise to conduct a Human Resources Review of its organization. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 06: USA’s Caitlin Patterson Wins Gold at...

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August 06, 2017 – Caitlin Patterson (Craftsbury GRP), 27, from Anchorage, Alaska, can now add running gold to her collection as part Team USA that won the women’s team title recently at the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 05: Sad News – Reijo Puiras Founder...

Reijo Puiras...

August 05, 2017 (Thunder Bay, ON) – We are sad to report that Reijo Puiras, 65, founder of Lappe Ski Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away on Aug. 4 peacefully at his … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 04: Congratulations – Erika Flowers and Andrew...

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August 04, 2017 (Bozeman, MN) – Congratulations to US XC skiers Erika Flowers and Andrew Newell who were married at an outdoor ceremony near Flowers’ hometown in Bozeman, Montana on June 24. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 03: FIS Rollerski World Championships 2017 Ready...

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August 03, 2017 (Sollefteå, SWE) – August 2nd marked the official opening ceremony to the start of the FIS Rollerski World Championships in Sollefteå (SWE). More than 120 athletes from 13 nations have … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 02: Medals Hotly Contested at 2018 U.S....

Will Rhoads...

August 02, 2017 (Park City, Utah) – Will Rhoads (Park City, Utah/Park City Nordic) and Nita Englund (Florence, Wis./Kiwanis Ski Club) came away with gold at the 2018 U.S. Ski Jumping Championships Saturday … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 01: Therese Johaug Doping Judgment Delayed Until...

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August 01, 2017 (Norway) – The case against Nordic superstar Therese Johaug for her 2016 doping conviction has been postponed until August 18 by the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) reports … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 31: WATCH Blink Festival 2017 Races +...

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July 31, 2017 (Sandnes, Norway) – Last weekend the roller skiing Blink Festival took place in Sandnes, Norway with Americans Liz Stephen and Andy Newell on the start line. Stephen led the charge … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 30: Kikkan Randall Wins Cross-country Ski Leg...

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July 30, 2017 (Bellingham, WA) – Four-time Olympian Kikkan Randall won the opening cross-country ski leg at the 45th Annual Ski to Sea race in Bellingham, WA that features seven sports over a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 29: PyeongChang Olympic Trials for Ski Jumping...

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July 29, 2017 (Park City, Utah) – Utah’s 2002 Olympic venues will play a key role in determining the first skiing athletes nominated to the 2018 U.S. Olympic Team to compete in PyeongChang. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 28: Job Opportunity – Kanata Nordic Club...

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July 28, 2017 (Ottawa, Ont.) – Kanata Nordic is a non-profit, community-based organization run by volunteers. Established in 1979, it is dedicated to promoting life-long activity, fitness and enjoyment of the outdoors through … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 27: K2 Sports Owner of Madshus Sold...

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July 27, 2017 – In October last year we reported that Newell Brands Inc., parent company of Rubbermaid and Sunbeam, was looking to sell off its winter division including brands such as K2, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 26: Job Opportunity – Athlete Services Project...

2018 South Slave Lake Arctic Games...

July 26, 2017 – The 2018 South Slave Arctic Winter Games Host Society is a non-profit organization responsible for hosting the circumpolar world’s largest multi-sport and cultural event from March 18-24, 2018 in the South … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 25: Blink Festival Gets Underway July 26-29...

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July 25, 2017 (Norway) – The famous Blink Festival gets underway in Sandnes, Norway on Wednesday 26th July. Four competition days, different races are lined up for athletes from 16 nations.
The programme starts … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 24: Thunder Bay and Regina are Competing...

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July 24, 2017 (Thunder Bay, ON) – Local residents continue to show their support for Thunder Bay competing against Regina, Sask. to host the 2020 Special Olympics Winter Games. The successful city is expected … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 23: Australian Cross Country Ski Racing Launches...

Australian Cross Country Ski Racing Launches...

July 23, 2017 (Australia) – Over a year in the making, the new AUSXC website has just been launched with fresh new look and functionalities. The new site is smart phone / tablet … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 22: USA Nordic Sport Hires Alex Glueck...

Alex Glueck...

July 22, 2017 Park City, Utah – USA Nordic Sport added another familiar face to their staff earlier this month: former Nordic Combined athlete Alex Glueck, to serve as Field Marketing and Communications … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 21: Investing in the Next Generation of...

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July 21, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – Ensuring that Canadian athletes have the support they need, to continue to push for the podium today and in the future, is an important focus for the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 20: Job Opportunity – Athlete Development Coordinator...

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July 20, 2017 – Cross Country BC (CCBC), the Provincial Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in British Columbia, is currently seeking to fill a full-time Athlete Development Coordinator position.  The successful candidate will work out … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 19: Job Opportunity – Sovereign Lake Nordic...

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July 19, 2017 – Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is seeking a highly motivated and skilled coach available for full time employment effective September 5th, 2017. This position offers an annually renewable contract with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 18: Canada’s Women National Ski Team in...

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July 18, 2017 – The Dairy Farmers of Canada announces that Cross Country Canada – Women National Ski Team from Canmore, Alberta is in the running for a Champions Fund grant of $5,000 … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 17: National XC Ski Teams on the...

Swiss Cross-Country team in the Dolomites...

July 17, 2017 – Summer training is in the full swing and national teams are collecting kilometers. Here a short overview of what the German, Swiss and Austrian national team skiers have been … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 16: SilverStar Invitation to Beowulf our Newly...

Beowulf Silver...

July 16, 2017 (SilverStar, BC) – On Saturday, July 29, 2017, we will be cutting the ribbon for the grand opening of Beowulf and we would love for you to be a part … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 15: NENSA Proudly Presents the App Gap...

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July 15, 2017 – Coming up on July 23-24 is the return of the App Gap Challenge Roller Ski Race and the the next day our first annual NENSA Best Ball Golf Tournament at the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 14: Women’s Nordic Combined Event Added to...

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July 14, 2017 (Park City, Utah) – Last weekend in Lausanne, Switzerland, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the addition of a Women’s Nordic Combined event at the upcoming 2020 Winter Youth Olympic … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 13: Kikkan Randall Runs for IOC Athletes’...

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July 13, 2017 – This week, the IOC Executive Board approved the candidatures of six winter sports athletes for the IOC Athletes’ Commission elections, which will be held next February during the Olympic … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 12: Job Opportunity – Learn to Train...

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July 12, 2017 (Edmonton, AB) – The University of Alberta (U of A) Nordic Junior Academy program is looking for a Learn to Train level coach for its Track Attack program. The U … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 11: Bickner Leads Team USA with 3rd...

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July 11, 2017 (Kranj, Slovenia) – Kevin Bickner led the way for team USA this past weekend at the first Continental Cups of the 2017/2018 season in Kranj, Slovenia. Bickner, who is coming … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 10: Supercamp Registration is Now...

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July 10, 2017 – Hello skiers, registration is now open for Supercamp! We have some very exciting programs planned for this year and some great changes from the last few seasons of Supercamp.
Take … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 09: Job Opportunity – Coordinators for Transportation,...

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July 09, 2017 – The 2019 Canada Winter Games Red Deer Host Society is looking to fill the position of Coordinators for Transportation, Volunteers and Logistics.
In less than two years, thousands of our country’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 08: Fast and Female Champ Chat p/b...

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July 08, 2017 (Canmore, AB) – Calling all girls 8-18 years old! Join us for a day of empowerment through sports at the Canmore MTB Nationals! This Champ Chat includes an inspirational chat … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 07: Outdoor Retailer, Largest U.S. Tradeshow for...

Outdoor Retailer...

July 07, 2017 (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) – Emerald Expositions, LLC (“Emerald Expositions”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. (NYSE: EEX), producer of Outdoor Retailer and a leading U.S. business-to-business … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 07: Competition-Development (L2C) Dryland Workshop at Nakkertok...

Dryland Workshop...

July 07, 2017 – The Competition-Development (L2C) Dryland Workshop is schedule to take place Sept. 14-17 in Nakkertok, Gatineau, QC, and includes four complete days of training. Complete details below. Registration Deadline is … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 06: APU’s Scott Patterson Triumphs at 2017...

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July 06, 2017 (Seward, Alaska) – Congratulations to APU Elite team member Scott Patterson on winning the 2017 Mount Marathon race in a time of 44:30. The 25-year-old from Anchorage destroyed the men’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 05: Ben Husaby to Step Down as...

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July 05, 2017 – The Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) Board of Directors announced today that Ben Husaby, its founding Executive Director, has decided to step down from his position after eight years of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 04: Happy Fourth of...

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July 04, 2017 – Happy Fourth of July… while most Americans are celebrating the anniversary of the their Independance Day with a barbeque gathering featuring franks and beans or other favourites, we thought … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 03: Inaugural Canada 150 Rollerski Race in...

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July 03, 2017 (Thunder Bay, ON) – Despite threatening weather and a little rain, the Canada 150 Rollerski Race went off without a hitch Saturday, July 1, as Thunder Bay hosted the second-ever … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 02: Job Opportunity – Intelligence Coordinator @...

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July 02, 2017 – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is an independent, national, not-for-profit organization. We want to make sport better because we recognize that quality sport can make a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 01: CXC Coaches Roundtable Discussion July...

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July 01, 2017 – Join us along with USST Development Coach, Bryan Fish at the 2017 Coaches Roundtable Discussion where we will discuss athlete and program development as it relates to the central … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 01: Happy Canada Day...

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July 01, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – Happy Canada Day 150 to everyone… here’s a look back at some of the memorable special moments for Canadian xc skiers and fans marking milestones along the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 01: Pedal’s 2017 Tour de France Contest...

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July 01, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – For all Nordic-ski-lovers of cycling… welcome. The 2017 Tour de France is soon underway and we’re excited to once again present our annual Fantasy Contest including this … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 30: The Way I See It –...

[P] courtesy of Marty...

June 30, 2017 – It’s been a great season for both the Canadian and US teams with some remarkable results and lots of personal bests – well done. Got a list of things … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 29: Change of President for Group Rossignol...

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June 29, 2017 (Park City, Utah) – Today, Group Rossignol North America announced that Ron Steele, President, Group Rossignol North America will retire from his current role effective July 17, 2017. Steele will … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 28: Canada 150 Rollerski Race on July...

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June 28, 2017 (Thunder Bay, ON) – On July 1st, 2017, Thunder Bay will be hosting its first ever Cross Country Canada-sanctioned rollerski race. The race will feature 50 of Canada’s top Nordic … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 27: U.S. Ski & Snowboard Announces Eight-Stop...

The SuperTour is a vital piece...

June 27, 2017 (Park City, Utah) – Top U.S. cross country athletes will race in seven cities across North America in the 2017-18 iteration of the SuperTour. The tour is a series of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 26: CCSAA Summer Summit on June 28...

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June 26, 2017 (Pomfret, Vermont) – I wanted to give you a quick reminder of the upcoming CCSAA Summer Summit on June 28 at the Suicide Six Ski Area in Pomfret, VT.  More … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 25: Space Dogs Dachstein Glacier Ski Trip...

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June 25, 2017 – The Space Dogs Ski Club is organizing a Masters ski trip to Dachstein Glacier in late September, and there are still some spots available on the trip. The club’s … READ MORE → 0 comments