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Jun 24: Canadian Paralympic Double Medallist Erik Carleton...

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June 24, 2017 (Canmore, AB) – After successfully achieving his dream of not only competing for Canada at a Paralympic Winter Games, but guiding Brian McKeever to two gold medals in Sochi, Erik … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 23: USA Nordic Sport Names Men’s Teams...

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June 23, 2017 Park City, UT – As the summer training season begins and athletes all over the world lay the groundwork for the upcoming Olympic season, USA Nordic has officially named their … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 22: Developing Cross-Country Skiing in...

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June 22, 2017 (Iceland) – Under the banner of the FIS Solidarity programme, the Icelandic Ski Association hosted a successful summer training camp for cross-country skiers from 8th-11th June 2017. The initiative aimed … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 21: Toyota Expands Partnership With U.S. Ski...

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June 21, 2017 (ParkCity, Utah) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard has named Toyota as the official automotive and mobility partner of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Teams, bringing the world’s top automaker together … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 20: USA Nordic Promotes Martin Bayer to...

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June 20, 2017 (Park City, UT) – USA Nordic recently announced that Martin Bayer has been selected as the new Head Coach for the Men’s Nordic Combined national team. Bayer’s promotion is the culmination … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jun 19: U.S. Ski & Snowboard Unveils New...

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June 19, 2017 (Park City, Utah) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association today unveiled its official rebrand as U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Along with the name change, a new brand mark will … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 18: Roller Ski World Record...

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June 18, 2017 (Hayscastle, Wales) – Welsh cross-country ski instructor, Chris Gouldsmith, will attempt to establish a world record by roller skiing 1,450km / 900 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats on … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jun 17: Job Opportunity – University of Alaska...

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June 17, 2017 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – The Department of Athletics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking applicants to fill the position for the Assistant Coach for the Men’s and Women’s Nordic … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 16: Leslie Krichko Inducted into Maine Sports...

Ridgefield resident Leslie Krichko was recently...

June 16, 2017 – The only drawback for Leslie Krichko? She had to give a speech. “I was extremely nervous and stressed out,” said Krichko, a longtime Ridgefield resident and two-time Olympian. “I’m … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 15: Registration for the 2017-18 CCC Coaching...

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June 15, 2017 – All coaches coaching for more than seven hours/year need to sign up for the CCC Coaching License before starting to coach after July 1, 2017. On July 1, 2017, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 14: Job Opportunity – Part-time Cross Country...

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June 14, 2017 – The Calgary Ski Club (CSC) is seeking a Part-Time Cross Country Ski Head Coach to support and develop CSC’s cross-country ski lessons program, focusing on recreation, dryland fitness, and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 13: Tom Smith Named Head Nordic Ski...

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June 13, 2017 (Houghton, Mich.) – Tom Smith has been named the head coach of the Michigan Tech men’s and women’s Nordic ski teams athletic director Dr. Suzanne Sanregret announced today. Smith brings … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 12: Job Opportunities – Manager, Games Operations...

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June 12, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee is hiring for the positions of Manager, Games Operations and Delivery, and Manager of Paralympic Performance. Both positions are full-time with an Application … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 11: Job Opportunities – Graphic Designer &...

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June 11, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Olympic Committee is hiring for the positions of Graphic Designer, and Associate Manager. Be a part of building and growing a leading national sports brand. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 10: Lahti 2017 Makes Considerable...

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June 10, 2017 – An impact study conducted by Sportcal, an experienced provider of sports market intelligence, reported that the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2017 in Lahti (FIN) achieved nearly all of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 09: Norway Launches Prosjekt 2022 to Foster...

Norway’s Hanna Midtsundstad...

June 09, 2017 – With the support of “Olympiatoppen”, the Norwegian Ski Federation has launched a project to foster the development of women’s Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined in Norway. The project with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 08: Olympian and Coach John Bower Passes...

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June 08, 2017 (Park City, UT) – Olympic skier John Bower, the first American to win the prestigious nordic combined King’s Cup, as well as a formative coach and leader of the U.S. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 08: Canadian Paralympic Committee and Pfizer Canada...

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June 08, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Celebrating more than 20 years of partnership, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Pfizer Canada Inc. are pleased today to announce the renewal of their partnership agreement of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 07: National Nordic Foundation Board of Directors...

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June 07, 2017 – The National Nordic Foundation (NNF) is excited to announce the election of a new Chairman of the Board, Peter Ashley. Peter succeeds former Executive Director and long-time Board Chair, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 06: Therese Johaug Has Her Day in...

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June 06, 2017 ( Lausanne, Switzerland) – Norwegian cross-country ski superstar Therese Johaug was in tears during her day in court reports AP. She told Norwegian television that “…all my memories came back … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 06: Crosscut Mountain Sports Center Acquires Bohart...

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June 06, 2017 (Bozeman, Montana) – Local non-profit Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (CMSC) today announced closing on the longawaited acquisition of Bohart Ranch in Bridger Canyon. This landmark deal represents a commitment to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 05: Inaugural Mount-Royal Challenge in Montreal a...

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June 05, 2017 (Montreal, Que.) – It was a beautiful sunny Sunday on June 4 that greeted 48 athletes, their coaches and some parents from four clubs near Montreal, Que. to the first … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 04: Job Opportunity at Cross-country Skiing Quebec...

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June 04, 2017 (Saint-Sauveur, Que.) – Cross-country Skiing Québec is looking for an Administrative Assistant / Administrative / Accounting Officer to work out their offices in Saint-Sauveur, Que. beginning in August 2017.

Job Location: Saint-Sauveur
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Jun 03: U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing Names 2017-18...

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June 03, 2017 (Colorado Springs, Colorado) — Thirteen athletes, including seven U.S. Paralympians in Nordic skiing, were named to the 2017-2018 U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing National Team today by U.S. Paralympics, a division … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 02: Interview with Caitlin and Brian Gregg...

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June 02, 2017 (Iceland) – Americans Caitlin Gregg and Brian Gregg recently took part in the final Worldloppet of the 2016/17 season at the Fossavatnsgangan Iceland Loppet. The two, who are both prolific … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jun 01: UM Presque Isle Names New Nordic...

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June 01, 2017 (Presque Isle, ME) –  The University of Maine at Presque Isle is happy to announce the hiring of Tim Whiton as the new Head Nordic Ski Coach. The position became … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 31: First Women’s Nordic Combined US National...

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May 31, 2017 (Park City, Utah) – US Ski & Snowboard excitedly announced that the inaugural Women’s Nordic Combined National Championships will be contested in Lake Placid, NY alongside their male counterparts on … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 30: USA Nordic Honored at Annual USSA...

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May 30, 2017 (Park City, UT) – USA Nordic Sport was honored to be presented with the Russell Wilder Award in recognition of service to youth at the recent USSA annual awards ceremony … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 29: FIS Cross-Country World Cup presented by...

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May 29, 2017 – The FIS Council held its Spring Meeting in Portoroz (SLO) on Sunday 28th May, 2017. The FIS Council confirmed the calendar of the FIS Cross-Country World Cup presented by … READ MORE → 1 comment

May 28: XC Ski Ontario Inaugural Volunteer of...

John Langstone...

May 28, 2017 – Congratulations to John Langstone, inaugural recipient of Cross Country Ski Ontario Volunteer of the Year Award. Langstone’s longstanding commitment as webmaster of xco.org was honoured at the XCSO 2017 … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 27: Chelsea Nordiq – Capital Development Team...

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May 27, 2017 – The Capital Development Team (CDT) is an all season program for both Cross Country Skiers and Biathletes that are in the Competition Development (Learn to Compete) and Train to … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 26: Interview with US XC Ski Head...

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May 26, 2017 (Portoroz, Slovenia) – SkiTrax‘s Peter Graves caught up with Chris Grover, head coach of the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team, during the FIS Calendar Conference at the Grand Hotel Bernardin in … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 25: Emerald Expositions Acquires Snow Show from...

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May 25, 2017 (San Juan Capistrano, California) – 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

May 24: Job Opportunity – Head Club Coach...

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May 24, 2017 (Huntsville, ON) – Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club, located in the stunningly beautiful Muskoka district comprised of lakes and rolling Canadian Shield, is in need of a Head Club Coach and Masters … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 23: Johaug CAS Court Date Set for...

Therese Johaug [P] Nordic...

May 23, 2017 – According to The Associated Press, Norwegian star cross-country skier Therese Johaug has a court date set to take place on June 6, 2017 for her ongoing doping case. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 22: Mile High Wine Festival at SilverStar...

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May 22, 2017 – Ever wonder what happens at SilverStar Mountain Resort when the snow’s gone? This summer SilverStar and Okanagan Wine Festivals are proud to bring back Canada’s highest outdoor wine tasting, The … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 22: Lead Event Timer Opportunity @ SportStats...

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May 22, 2017 – Sportstats is a global leader in sports event timing with over 800 events timed annually. We are a key partner to several internationally renowned running and multisport organisations as … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 21: Job Opportunity – Nakkertok Racing Program...

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May 21, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – The Nakkertok Nordic Racing Program would like to hire up to 3 enthusiastic and committed individuals to assist in the delivery and implementation of the periodized training … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 20: APU Masters Eagle Glacier Camp Public...

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May 20, 2017 (Alaska) – Have you ever wondered what summer training on Eagle Glacier is all about? Have you heard stories from your kids, friends or Elite athletes about the wonders of … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 19: Sunshine Village Nordic Skiing Open Through...

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May 19, 2017 – Sunshine is grooming for cross-country beginning today through the May long weekend, May 22nd.  Their plan is to groom every evening and re-groom in the morning if there was … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 18: China Sees Explosive Growth in...

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May 18, 2017 (Beijing, China) – There has been explosive growth in the Chinese ski industry in recent years a reports Sixth Tone. In 2013 there were 408 ski resorts in China versus … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 17: Pfizer Canada Inc. Announced as Title...

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May 17, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee, Pfizer Canada Inc., the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario and the International Paralympic Committee are pleased to announce a new partnership that names the … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 16: Canadian Cross Country Athletes Meet International...

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May 16, 2017 – Cross Country Canada (CCC) has released its annual list of athletes meeting international performance benchmarks during the 2016-17 ski season. The list, which is made up of 45 of … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 15: Tomas Northug Ends his Skiing...

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May 15, 2017 – Norway’s Tomas Northug has decided to end professional skiing career. “It’s hard but but I made the decision and now I will see what the future holds,” he told … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 14: Italy’s Next Biathlon Generation – Michela,...

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May 14, 2017 – The Italian team came to the IBU Youth/Junior World Championships in Osrblie as a question mark; young talent with good training brought together by an experienced staff of coaches, … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 13: Attention Athletes and Coaches – Take...

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May 13, 2017 – The Cross Country Canada Women’s Committee is asking female athletes and coaches to complete our annual survey. We use your responses to plan our initiatives so your participation is very … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 12: Boreal Glide Nordic Ski Trail in...

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May 12, 2017 (Quebec City, QC) – Laval University’s Montmorency Forest, the world’s largest research and teaching forest, makes headlines once again this year with its famous Boreal Glide! Skiing begins here on … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 11: Job Opportunity – Coordinator, Special Projects...

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May 11, 2017 – The Paralympic Foundation of Canada (PFC) is seeking a Coordinator, Special Projects to join our recently established Foundation team.  Reporting to the Director, Foundation and working closely with PFC … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 11: XC Ski Ontario Coaching Seminar Schedule...

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May 11, 2017 (North Bay, ON) – Cross Country Ski Ontario’s Annual Coaching Seminar is scheduled for June 2-4, 2017 in North Bay. Registration is now open on the Zone 4 website here. … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 10: Canadian National Ski Team Nominations...

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May 10, 2017 – Cross Country Ski de fond Canada is proud to present the talented athletes that will represent Team Canada for the 2017-18 season! We wish all the best to Canada’s … READ MORE → 0 comments