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Dec 01: Biathlon World Cup...

December 1, 2004 – The first World Cup Biathlon competition of the season will be held tomorrow in Beitostølen, Norway. Most of the teams have been in Norway training and competing already, either in Beitostølen … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 01: VANOC Job...

December 1, 2004 – VANOC has recently posted a notice for a competition for the position of “Director – Nordic Sport” for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Information on this position and competition can … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 29: Canadian Olympic Committee Sets Bold New...

November 29, 2004 – To improve Canada’s performance at the Olympic
Games, particularly to achieve its goal of being the top medal-winning
country at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver/Whistler, the Canadian
Olympic Committee (COC) has set … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 29: Canada’s Zocher Top-30 At Biathlon World...

November 29, 2004 – Canada’s Zina Kocher is ready to kick things into sixth-gear after testing her strength among the world’s best in Europa Cup competition in Geilo, Norway.
The 21-year-old Red Deer, Alta. native … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 29: Canada’s World Cup Rookie Grey Qualifies...

November 29, 2004 – Canada’s George Grey earned a ticket to his first Olympic Winter Games on Sunday after posting one of his strongest results ever on the Cross-Country Ski World Cup in Kuusamo, Finland. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 26: Renner Continues To Climb The...

November 26, 2004 – Canada’s Sara Renner feels just a stride or two away from moving into the top of the pack on the world’s elite cross-country skiing circuit.
The 28-year-old, of Canmore, Alta., finished 31st … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 25: CODA Eliminates Funding for Nordic Combined...

November 25, 2004 – Today, the Calgary Olympic Development Association
(CODA) delivered an unexpected challenge to the sports of ski jumping and
nordic combined in Canada. CODA announced its long-time participation as a
major funder to both of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 25: NENSA Opens Their Ski-for-K’s Program to...

November 23, 2004 – Just in time for your first tracks of the year, NENSA
has opened their new Ski-for-K’s program to the general public. Ski-For-K’s
is your individual, on-line training log, where you can go … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 22: Nordic World Cup in Norway...

November 21, 2004 -Canada’s Sara Renner and George Grey got off to a slow
start to the World Cup cross-country ski season, finishing 33rd and 63rd
respectively, in the opening event on the schedule Saturday in Gällivare,
Sweden.
Renner … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 20: US Fares Well At World Cup...

November 20, 2004 – Battling near-zero cold, the cross country World Cup
schedule resumed Saturday with Axel Teichmann of Germany and Norway’s
Marit Bjoergen winning classic technique races. Kris Freeman (Andover, NH)
had … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 19: World-renowned Trapp Family Lodge to Sponsor...

November 19, 2004 – The Trapp Family Lodge announced today that it is
beginning a three year sponsorship of the New England Nordic Ski Association
(NENSA). The deal makes the Lodge the Official Premier Resort of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 17: National Cross-Country Ski Championships Web...

November 17, 2004 – Information and daily schedules
for the 2005 Cross-Country Ski Championships is now available on-line at
http://www.skinationals.com
Find results to previous Canadian Cross-Country Ski Championshps under the
links banner.
Please also note a small … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 15: Opening US Team Sprints To...

November 15, 2004 – Norway won both ends of the cross-country team (i.e.,
two-skier) sprint relay Sunday to conclude the opening World Cup weekend
along the Rhine River. Marit Bjoergen, who won Saturday’s first women’s
sprint, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 15: NST Selection Criteria...

November 14, 2004 – Due to several changes in circumstances affecting the
2004/05 season, it is necessary to amend the NST Selection Criteria that
were approved by the NSTC on September 13, 2004. These amendments, together
with the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 13: New Inductees For Canadian Ski Hall...

November 13, 2004 – Each year, the Canadian Ski Museum conducts a selection
process to induct exceptional people into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame
(formerly known as the Honour Roll of Canadian Skiing).
The Hall of Fame … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 13: Beyond Wrapture Opens Spa at...

November 12, 2004 – After an exhilarating day skiing or snowboarding at
Silver Star Mountain Resort, what could be more relaxing or rejuvenating
than a pampering spa treatment? This winter, Silver Star is pleased to
announce that … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 13: COC and CoSport Launch Ticket...

November 12, 2004 – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC)
and CoSport are announcing the launch of ticket sales to the Canadian public
for the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy. The partnership … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 12: Revised 2005 Canadian XC Championships Technical...

November 11, 2004 -Please note that the techniques for the sprint races
and the mass start distance races have been changed. To view the revised
Technical Package for the 2005 Nationals click here:
http://www.cccski.com/main.asp?cmd=doc&ID=2452&lan=0

Nov 10: Disabled Cross-Country Ski...

November 10, 2004 – A cross-country ski clinic for the disabled will be
held at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club in Vernon, November 19 to 22, 2004 . The
clinic will feature Jeff Whiting, the Disabled Skiing Coordinator … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 09: Canadian X-Country Ski Championships...

November 9, 2004 – Please note that the techniques for the sprint races
and the mass start distance races have been changed. To view the revised
Technical Package for the 2005 Nationals click … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 09: Scott Commits To 2006 Olympic...

November 9, 2004 – Beckie Scott has declared she will lead the Canadian
Cross-Country Ski Team to the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy,
the governing body for cross-country skiing announced on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 07: Silver Star XC Trails Will...

November 7, 2004 – A furious blast of midwinter weather has turned Silver
Star Mountain into a winter wonderland, and the resort is pleased to
announce the opening of its cross country trails this … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 07: Haywood National Team...

November 5, 2004 – Fall has arrived and so have my mixed emotions regarding
the changing season. Of course as you would expect, I am filled with
excitement and anticipation of the upcoming season as the snowflakes … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 05: Chevrolet Renews With...

November 5, 2005 – Chevrolet has announced it will renew its
current partnership through 2007 with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard
Association (USSA), the national governing body for Olympic skiing and
snowboarding. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 03: CCC’s New Community Coaching Program...

November 3, 2004 – Cross Country Canada officially launched its new
Community Coaching program on October 23rd, with the delivery of an
“Introduction to Community Coaching” workshop in Kamloops, British
Columbia. CCC is one of only seven … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 01: Ski Recruitment Initiatives...

November 1, 2004 – For the past two seasons, CCC’s Coach and Athlete
Development Committee has organized several initiatives through which CCC
partnered with selected clubs across Canada to introduce kids to the
excitement and satisfaction of competitive … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 31: Provincial/Territorial Midget ...

October 31, 2004 – Divisions with a bona fide “provincial” Midget
Championships for elementary school age children are eligible for Cross
Country Canada-sponsored National Ski Team posters (2004/05) and ski
clasps for each participant. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 31: Partners TWO...

October 31, 2004 – The main objectives of the Partners TWO 2010 program,
which is aimed at elementary school age children, are to: (1) introduce
children to FUNdamental competitive skiing experiences, (2) support our
star Canadian … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 28: What’s On in...

October 28, 2004 – Cornucopia, Whistler’s Annual Festival of Wine and Food
– Showcase Stage Tourism Whistler’s 8th Annual Cornucopia Festival of Food
and Wine, November 11-14, offers attendees an excellent opportunity to
gather, meet your favorite celebrity … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 28: The Joy of Telemark...

October 26, 2005 – Greetings from Nato! Winter is close and we are gearing
up for a busy season. The big news this
fall is we finally finished our long awaited new Telemark Movie … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 26: XC Campers – We’re...

October 26, 2004 – We are skiing! There was enough snow last week to send the
enthusiasts out to “ski in” a track, just like the old days! The
grooming crew is dusting off the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 25: Imagine… la...

October 25, 2004 – Imagine… there’s a heaven for cross-country ski lovers.
It’s called la Sgambeda and opens the cross-country marathon season on 12th
December 2004 in Livigno.
Imagine… it’s so hard to resist to La Sgambeda, even … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 24: CCC Executive Director’s Outlook: Mid-Year...

October 24, 2004 – Each fall, the Executive Directive provides a mid-year
“state-of-the-union” report regarding the progress of the Association
towards the objectives established in “Striding Forward”, CCC’s Business
Plan. This year, the Executive Director’s Outlook also … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 22: Attention XC...

October 22, 2004 – It is snowing at Silver Star mountain and has been for
the past few
days. Not enough to ski on but enough to get all the mountain workers
excited about getting the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 21: 2004 Banff Mountain Book...

October 20, 2004 – From Tibet to Antarctica, the Selkirks to the
Himalayas, the finalists in this year’s Banff Mountain Book Festival
feature stories of adventure, discovery, and survival against all odds.
The 2004 finalist … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 16: Air Canada Introduces the A320 from...

October 16, 2004 – Kelowna’s International Airport, the gateway to Big White
Ski Resort and Silver Star Mountain Resort, will see the addition of jet
service on the Vancouver – Kelowna route.
As of December 17th, Air Canada … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 13: COC Supports Owen...

October 13, 2004 – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) expressed
support for the Martin government’s announcement earlier today of a $19.1
million investment in Canada’s high performance sport system.
“We welcome the injection … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 13: CODA Names Hellstrom as...

October 13, 2004 – With a commitment to improving the guest experience at
Canada
Olympic Park, and to better serve Canadian athletes, CODA announced the
hiring of Robbie Hellstrom on Tuesday as its first-ever chief operating
officer and general … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 12: Canadian Olympians Support New Canadian Sports...

Octber 12, 2004 – Calgary-Canada’s most prominent Olympic medal-winning
athletes, CODA and the Canadian Olympic Committee are pleased to announce a
major news, sports and business media conference in support of creating the
nation’s first Canadian Centre of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 12: CCC Re-designs...

October 11, 2004 – A re-designed web site will be launched by the end of
October 2004. We will be introducing the ability to register for CCC race
licences and to purchase merchandise from our … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 08: Haywood Canada Cup...

October 8, 2004 – Registration Info for the Haywood Canada Cup on November
25th, 27th & 28th, 2004 is now available
For complete information, details and entry forms visit on-line:
http://www.sovereignlake.com
Entry fees:
-Open and Junior Men and Women classes, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 07: CCC’s Campaign Plan for...

October 7, 2004 – Since Vancover was selected to host the 2010 Olympics, CCC has invested considerable thought in assessing how to prepare for this unique opportunity. One of CCC’s most important roles with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 07: Project Podium Calendars now...

October 7, 2004 – Project Podium is back with 14-month, full-size calendars,
new photos, more athletes and a new low price of $15.
The Project Podium calendar, is now available and features a spectacular
collection of domestic and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 07: Project Podium Calendars now...

October 6, 2004 – Project Podium is back with 14-month, full-size calendars,
new photos, more athletes and a new low price of $15.
The Project Podium calendar, is now available and features a spectacular
collection of domestic and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 06: Women’s Leadership...

October 6, 2004 – Help us plan and implement effective participation of women in skiing as we move toward hosting the Olympics in 2010. The CCC Women’s Committee is hosting a planning workshop and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 06: Renner Might End Career In...

October 6, 2004 – She was born in Golden, which seems perfect for an Olympian. As a child, Sara Renner never knew she could walk until the snow melted. She lived on cross-country skis, and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 27: 2004 Inductees to Ski Hall of...

September 26, 2004 – The Canadian Ski Hall of Fame will be holding its 23rd
Annual Fundraising Gala-Induction Ceremony, Dinner and Auctions-on Saturday
November 13, 2004 at the Camp Fortune Ski Area, Old Chelsea, Quebec.
-Reception at 5:00pm
-Induction … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 25: SportHill Renews Sponsorship of Canadian National...

September 25, 2004 – SportHill is excited to announce its renewed
sponsorship of Cross Country Canada for the period leading up to the 2006
Torino Olympics. A proud sponsor of the Canadian National Ski Team since
1994, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 24: NENSA’s Helm Passes to Max...

September 24, 2004 – The New England Nordic Ski Association’s
President, John Upton, has announced that Max Cobb will take over the
Executive Director position vacated by Fred Griffin. “Max brings to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 24: W.L. Gore Sponsors...

September 22, 2004 – Kicking off the second year of its
‘Winter Feels Good’ campaign, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) will
again partner with W.L. Gore & Associates, the inventor of GORE-TEX®
fabric technology, to sponsor … READ MORE → 0 comments