June 30, 2006 – Gerhard Urain (AUT) has been chosen as the new Nordic Race Director at Fischer. The former world-class Austrian cross country skier this week signed a contract with the Upper Austrian … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 27, 2006 – Company Overview: PREMIER FITNESS Inc. is a fast and ever growing health and fitness organization which consists of Premier Fitness and Mademoiselle Fitness and Day Spa. We currently have over 1, … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 23, 2006 – Having a possible chance to see women’s ski jumping included in the 2010 Olympics, and be part of that pioneering move for their sport, will spur them to re-dedicate themselves and … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 22, 2006 – Bell Canada will continue its support of Canadian Paralympic teams through 2008, 2010 and 2012, as well as for the 2007, 2009 and 2011 Para Pan-American Games. This is part of … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 21, 2006 – The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) is pleased to announce the Royal Canadian Mint as an Official Supporter in the Minting of Circulation, Precious … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 19, 2006 – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, on the heels of an International Ski Federation decision adding women’s ski jumping to the 2009 World Championships, will name men and women to its … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 13, 2006 – The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) issued the following response to news of a tragic accident today south of Whistler, BC on the access … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 12, 2006 – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and the Carol Anne Letheren Foundation (CALF) announced today that Kelsey Campbell of Maple Ridge, British Columbia is the recipient of the 2006 Carol Anne Letheren … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 11, 2006 – Like the title? It was a toss-up between that one and “Sculpt Your Abs,” as Sean Crooks suggested. Perhaps Drew Goldsack will tackle that one in his update next week. … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 10, 2006 – U.S. nordic combined skiers opened their preseason training this week with their first jumps of the summer on the 75-meter jump at Howelsen Hill, which was carpeted with all-weather plastic late … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 7, 2006 – As part of a commitment to public transparency and accountability, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will begin issuing financial reports on a quarterly basis, … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 7, 2006 – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has named Richard Coe as its new chief operating officer, according to USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt. Coe will replace Bill Gorton who … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 5, 2006 – The Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) has announced that for the first time in Canada, June will be declared as Athletic Therapy Month. Certified athletic therapists nationwide will be communicating the … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 2, 2006 – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Premier National Partner, RBC Financial Group, recently announced the eight schools selected as the grand prize winners of the Canadian Olympic School Program. “We are … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 1, 2006 – Beckie Scott strides into St. John’s to help grow Cross-Country Skiing in Newfoundland What: Canadian cross-country ski legend Beckie Scott, an Olympic gold and silver medallist, and icon for … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 30, 2006 – Insurance coverage for 2006-07 CCC race licences does not begin until July 1, 2006. Thus 2006-07 race licenses will not be available for purchase until that time. Registration will … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 29, 2006 – It is with great pleasure that CCC officially announces the hiring of Stéphane Barrette as our High Performance System Coordinator-East. Stéphane officially started working for CCC on May 15th and … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 26, 2006 – The International Ski Federation (FIS) approved ski jumping for the 2009 World Championships Friday, an important step before gaining Olympic approval. In the plenary session on the final day of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 25, 2006 – The Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) agrees with and supports the concerns raised in the Active Healthy Kids Canada (AHKC) Report Card on Physical Activity released … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 24, 2006 – Application Deadline: June 5, 2006 Starting Date: June 12, 2006Position: Manager, Nordic SportJob Description:CODA is a national leader in creating Canadian Olympic winter sport excellence from the grassroots level … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 24, 2006 – Prince George could see an influx of Chinese university students this fall as part of a program to train Chinese athletes for the 2010 Winter Games. City officials are ironing out … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 18, 2006 – Haworth, Inc., a global industry leader in sustainable modular interiors and adaptable workspaces, today announced a new partnership with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games … READ MORE → 0 comments

March 17, 2006 (Washington, DC) – U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes from the Torino Winter Games met Wednesday with President Bush at the White House for the traditional round of photos, handshakes and small banter.Bush’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 17, 2006 – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) announced today that it has appointed two-time Olympic medallist, International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and IOC Athletes’ Commission member Beckie Scott to the Board of Directors … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 17, 2006 – The 2007 U.S. Cross Country Championships will return to the Midwest for the first time in more than a decade for the next two seasons, bringing title races for the first … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 17, 2006 – Three-time cross country Olympian Justin Wadsworth has been added to the U.S. Ski Team’s World Cup coaching staff, Head Coach Pete Vordenberg said.Wadsworth, 37, retired after the 2003 season following a … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 17, 2006 – In a few days, the 45th International FIS Congress in Vilamoura (POR) will begin. From May 21st to the 24th, the different FIS Committees will have their meetings, on the 25th … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 15, 2006 – While most North Okanagan residents have put away the skis for the season and dusted off the golf clubs, Canada’s elite Nordic skiers returned to Sovereign Lake this week for … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 13, 2006 – Financier Peter Kellogg of Short Hills, N.J., a longtime board member of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association and a driving force in its drive to create a legacy endowment, was … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 15, 2006 – To assist 2006 Canadian Olympians with their transition into a career after sport, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) held its third and final 2006 Olympic Excellence Series workshop this past weekend … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 14, 2006 – NTDC is pleased to announce that Beckie Scott, Olympic medalist and ranked number two on the 05/06 World Cup circuit plus three time Olympian, Milaine Theriault will be at the Giant … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10, 2006 – Cross Country Canada, the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking a fulltime employee to fill the position as Senior Team Coach for the National Ski Team. … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10, 2006 – The Telemark Cross Country Ski Club of Kelowna, BC is currently seeking an employee to fill the position of Regional Coach. For more information click here:

May 7, 2006 – Nominees for the 2006/07 National Ski Team:Senior Team (Team 2007) Amanda Ammar Edmonton Nordic Ski Club, Edmonton, ABIvan Babikov Foothills Nordic Ski Club, Canmore, ABChandra Crawford Canmore Nordic Ski Club, Canmore, … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 5, 2006 – Nordic walking is replacing the everyday neighbourhood stroll. To keep up with the fitness trend, owners of Kunitz Shoes, Darlene and Dwane Kunitz, are hosting Nordic walking clinics.Nordic walking, a form … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 5, 2006 – More than 50 of Canada’s top alpine ski coaches helped to make the inaugural Coaches Summit a huge success by participating in a variety of seminars dedicated to professional development and … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 2, 2006 – Two-time Olympian and three-time U.S. ski jumping champion Mark Konopacke (Kingsford, MI) was among 10 people inducted Saturday night into the Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame.Konopacke was named to the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 1, 2006 – Application Deadline: May 23, 2006 Starting Date: June 12, 2006Position: Office Administrator – Maternity LeaveJob Description:Cross Country Alberta is the provincial sport association for cross country skiing in Alberta. … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 1, 2006 – U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame member Fritz Mittelstadt of Eau Claire, chief of ski jumping officials at the 1980 Olympics and a longtime nordic official for the U.S. Ski and … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 29, 2006 – The 2006 Giant Strides Training Camp will be hosted by NTDC Thunder Bay. The camp will be held from May 30 – June 4. National Team Coaches and Athletes will be … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 28, 2006 – At 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday night, Canadian adventurer Richard Weber and his colleague became the first to snowshoe to the North Pole.No skis, no dry suits for crossing open water, only … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 26, 2006 – Sprinters Andy Newell and Kikkan Randall finished their season on an historic note: Newell, in the first World Cup race in China, led the qualifying time trial and then finished third … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 26, 2006 – Rottefella and NAXO (www.naxo.ch) will, through this purchase, become a world leading player in the international Alpine Touring and “free heel” (telemark) market and further give NAXO the necessary strength to … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 26, 2006 – H. William “Bill” Kirschner, the legendary founder of K2 passed away Saturday, April 23, 2006 at the age of 87. Kirschner is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara, his … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 25, 2006 – More than 250 revelers composing a “Who’s Who” in the ski industry joined the world’s top 11 skiers at Garibaldi Lift Company in Whistler, B.C., on April 20 to celebrate the … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 20, 2006 – Team Rossignol Director Jim Fredericks recently announced that he is leaving Rossignol Ski Company effective 1 June 2006. Fredericks has worked for Rossignol Ski Company out of Williston, VT for the … READ MORE → 0 comments

April16, 2006 – Canadian athletes now have a way to see a clearer future thanks to Ottawa native Jane Roos, founder and executive director of the Canadian Athletes Now Fund, as well as its sister … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 16, 2006 – Hello friends,The sport and physical activity community is making real progress in our communications to federal Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty. We are getting the message in about the importance of implementing … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 14, 2006 – On April 12th the Alberta Sport, Recreation Parks & Wildlife Foundation hosted some of Alberta’s Olympians & Paralympians at a special awards ceremony at the Red & White Club in Calgary. … READ MORE → 0 comments

April 14, 2006 – Once again, Cross Country Canada is encouraging cross-country skiers everywhere to become part of our team in creating next year’s Project Podium Calendar! Submit your favorite cross-country skiing photos this … READ MORE → 0 comments