Top News Stories

Recent Videos

Nov 03: Bruksvallarna FIS Races to be Live...

action...

November 03, 2015 – For all of you Nordic fans who can’t wait to follow your favourite racers as the competitive season kicks off, here’s some great news – the FIS competitions in … READ MORE → 1 comment

Nov 02: Sharon and Shirley Firth Inducted into...

Firth 20151021-IMG_0107...

November 02, 2015 (Toronto, ON) – On October 21, the Class of 2015 was inducted in Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in Toronto to celebrate the organization’s 60th anniversary. Among the inductees are … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 02: NENSA Skis For Kids Ski Lease...

NENSA Skis For Kids [P]...

November 02, 2015 – The Skis for Kids Ski Lease Program is now open for the season. Funded by generous individual donors, NENSA members, and a special gift from TD Bank, this program … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 02: Edmonton Nordic Ski Club and City...

Edmonton Nordic Ski Club Snowmaking Project...

November 02, 2015 (Edmonton, AB) – The City of Edmonton and Edmonton Nordic Ski Club (ENSC) are working in partnership on a trail upgrade and snowmaking project for Gold Bar Park. This snowmaking … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 01: Edmonton Winter Triathlon at Silver Skate...

© Marc J Chalifoux...

November 01, 2015 (Edmonton, AB) – The Silver Skate Festival is home to the Edmonton Winter Triathlon (EWT), which challenges all levels of athletes to skate, ski, and run to frosty victory. This … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 31: Holly Brooks – The Final $30K...

...

October 31, 2015 – Holly Brooks: Why the NNF? Back in 2009 I set an outlandish goal – that was to make the 2010 Olympic team. At the time I was working as … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 30: US XC Ski Team Lake Placid...

USST...

October 30, 2015 (Park City, Utah) – The US XC Ski Team just finished a two-week training camp in Park City, Utah, in preparation for what Head Coach Chris Grover says should be … READ MORE → 1 comment

Oct 30: CCC 2016 National Ski Team Presentation...

The XC National team with coach...

October 30, 2015 (Canmore, AB) – Check out these photos from the 2016 National Ski Team Presentation and Fundraiser held on October 26 at Murrieta’s Canmore, which allowed fans and supporters to mix, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 30: Job Opportunity – Coaching Association of...

Coaching Association of...

October 30, 2015 – The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) unites and inspires stakeholders to reach higher in the pursuit of excellence in leadership and coaching. The CAC is a key partner to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 29: Madshus Announces Peter Hale Memorial Scholarship...

Attachment-1 copy...

October 29, 2015 (Seattle, WA) – Madshus, the world’s leading performance Nordic ski company, is thrilled to announce Margie Freed and Lance McKenney as the winners of the second annual Peter Hale Memorial … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 29: USSA Nordic Athletes Star in National...

The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team...

October 29, 2015 (Park City, UT) – The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team is wrapping up its final pre-season training camp in Park City, but they’re also keeping an eye glued to the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 29: Job Opportunity – Whistler Sport...

[P] Whistler Sport...

October 29, 2015 (Whistler, BC) – Whistler Sport Legacies is a not-for-profit organization responsible for owning, managing and operating three 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games venues: Whistler Athletes’ Centre, Whistler Olympic Park, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 27: WADA Does Not Believe Doping Should...

Wada...

October 27, 2015 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has noted the recent commentary via the media suggesting that doping in sport should be made a criminal offence for athletes.
WADA does not wish … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 26: Frozen Thunder CL Sprint Interviews w/Valjas...

October 26, 2015 (Canmore, AB) – When the dust settled at the fourth-annual WinSport Frozen Thunder Classic it was top qualifiers, Len Valjas and Emily Nishikawa, who prevailed to win the King’s Court … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 26: US XC Ski Team Park City...

Jessie Diggins Roller Ski Training At...

October 26, 2015 (Park City, Utah) – The US XC Ski Team is in Park City, Utah for their final training camp before the 2015/16 season gets underway in Europe. The camp brings … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 26: Cross Country Canada Welcomes Pierre Lafontaine...

Cross Country Canada...

October 26, 2015 (Canmore, AB) – From the lanes in the pool to making his tracks on the Nordic ski trails, medal-winning sport leader Pierre Lafontaine will take over December 1 as Cross … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 25: Northug Signs 3-Year Deal with Norwegian...

Petter Northug [P] Nordic...

October 25, 2015 (Northug) – With the start of the upcoming season about one month away the controversy in over as Petter Northug has reached an agreement with the Norwegian Ski Federation and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 24: WinSport Frozen Thunder Classic Slated for...

Skiers at Frozen Thunder [P] Drew...

October 24, 2015 (Canmore, AB) – The fourth-annual WinSport Frozen Thunder Classic is set to go on Oct. 26 as Canada’s best cross-country skiers including Lenny Valjas, Ivan Babikov, Jesse Cockney, Graeme Killick, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 23: 25th Annual Ski Swap + Fischer...

Hardwood logo...

October 23, 2015 (Barrie, ON) – Please join us for our 25th Annual Ski Swap.  The largest cross-country ski swap in Canada. Find just the right equipment for you for the upcoming season. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 23: Interview with Eric De Nys –...

Eric de Nys...

October 23, 2015 (Canmore, AB) – While not yet officially announced Eric De Nys has been named as Biathlon Canada’s new High-Performance Director replacing Chris Lindsay who departed in June for a job … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 22: Best Corduroy – East to West...

...

October 22, 2015 (Granby, QC) – The results of SKI Magazine’s annual reader poll conclude that North American resorts using PRINOTH snow grooming equipment consistently rank as the top resorts in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 22: Join CXC Team Head Coach Andy...

Andy Keller [P] courtesy of...

October 21, 2015 (Barron, WI) – Join CXC Team Head Coach Andy Keller and fellow Master skiers in Rice Lake (WI) on Monday, October 26 for our focused technique training clinic. All levels are welcome, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 22: Preseason Discount Trail Passes Available for...

...

October 21, 2015 (West Yellowstone, Montana) – *Order by October 31, 2015 for the best rate. Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30. Passes can … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 20: U.S. Ski Team Unveils New L.L.Bean...

Over a dozen U.S. Cross Country...

October 20, 2015 (Park City, UT) – Over the past decade the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team and U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team have taken pride in their dramatic growth to become highly … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 20: IOC Proposes Anti-Doping Responsibilities Move to...

[P]...

October 20, 2015 – After the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that drug testing responsibilities be transferred from sport governing bodies to an independent organization such as the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), WADA … READ MORE → 1 comment

Oct 20: Free Pathways to Sport Excellence Conference...

Pacific Sport Interior BC...

October 20, 2015 (Kamloops, BC) – This FREE 1-day conference for Athletes, Coaches and Parents is designed to provide an introduction to Sport Performance Programs through workshops in Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 19: NNF Drive for 25 – Match...

[P] NNF

October 19, 2015 – Help us close out our $30K match this week by Tuesday, Oct. 20. We’re under the gun! We need to raise $30K by October 20th to receive $30K of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 19: CXC Masters Program Adds a New...

[P]...

October 19, 2015 – CXC is excited to announce Winona, Minnesota as the newest chapter added to the CXC Masters Team program. CXC Masters Team is a group of master/citizen skiers of all ages … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 19: Climb to the Castle 2015 Video...

...

October 19, 2015 (Wilmington, NY) – The 2015 Climb to the Castle post-race video and photos are up. Check out the images and footage of the race action from the Sept. 20 event … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 18: NENSA Launches PeakWeekend on Halloween Weekend...

Nensa...

October 18, 2015 – We’re bringing back the tradition of the autumn NENSA hike, but with a twist… Let’s see how many of us we can get to the top of mountains across the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 18: 2015 Petro-Canada FACE Awards for Gow,...

Scott...

October 18, 2015 (Calgary, AB) – Petro-Canada, a Suncor business, today announced the 2015 Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence (FACE) program recipients. The 2015 FACE recipients from across Canada represent both summer and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 17: Canmore Winter Carnival – 100 Days...

...

October 17, 2015 (Canmore, AB) – The Canmore Winter Carnival, Feb. 1-Mar. 13, is a celebration of the season and a popular community tradition for more than 20 years. The 2016 event will … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 17: US Coach & Service Positions Open...

US Ski Team...

October 17, 2015 – The U.S. Ski Team is selecting two coaches and five service persons to join Trip Leader Bryan Fish (USST) to this season’s 2016 Junior/U23 Nordic World Championships from February … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 17: VT Ski & Snowboard Museum Announces...

Vermont Ski and Snowboard...

October 17, 2015 (Stowe, VT) – Mark your calendars and hold the date!  Plan to be in Stowe, Vermont on Saturday November 14th to celebrate the organization’s great history when the Museum opens this … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 16: SkiTrax Subscription Discount to Cross Country...

SkiTrax...

October 16, 2015 (Toronto, ON) – SkiTrax continues as the Official Magazine of Cross Country Canada (CCC) but a complimentary subscription to SkiTrax is no longer included with Race Licence Holder memberships.
Race Licence … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 16: Former US Coach Pete Vordenberg Weighs...

NNF 2015 Thank You...

October 16, 2015 – It gave me goosebumps. I cut it out and tacked it to my wall. In the US it was hard to find images or even results from the world … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 16: Annual NENSA Event Organizer & TD...

[P]...

October 16, 2015 – This annual event is a must-do for any Venue, Race Director, Event Organizer looking to host a cross-country skiing event. The seminar runs Dec 4-6 at the Craftsbury Outdoor … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 15: Congratulations – Kikkan Randall Announces...

Kikkan Randall and her husband Jeff...

October 15, 2015 (Park City, UT) – World Champion cross-country ski racer Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK) is planning to take a break from competition this season. Randall and husband Jeff Ellis announced to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 15: 100 Athletes from 40 Countries Participate...

[P] FIS logo

October 15, 2015 – The 7th IOC International Athletes’ Forum concluded on 10th October 2015 in Lausanne (SUI) with a set of recommendations aimed empowering Athletes’ Commissions at all levels, which will be … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 15: Pentathlon des Neiges and Winter Triathlon...

[P]Pentathlon des...

October 15, 2015 (Quebec City, QC) – Why wait for January to make good resolutions? The holiday season, with its gatherings of family and friends, is the perfect time to challenge each other … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 15: CCC Ski Team Athlete Presentation and...

Fundraiser NST 2016 [P]...

October 15, 2015 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada’s 2016 National Ski Team Presentation and Fundraiser will take place on October 26th, at Murrieta’s, Canmore. This will be a one-of-a-kind event, allowing you … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 14: New Canadian Anti-Doping Program Proving...

[P]...

October 14, 2015 (Ottawa, ON) – New information released today by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) suggests the updated 2015 Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) is proving effective at uncovering doping … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 14: U.S. Biathlon Names Athletes for Early-Season...

Doherty...

October 14, 2015 (Jericho, Vt) – Upon the conclusion of the final two roller ski races held in Jericho, Vt., last weekend, the U.S. Biathlon International Competition Committee is pleased to announce the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 13: Three New Clubs Awarded 3-Year AltaGas...

[P]...

October 13, 2015 (Canmore, AB) – The AltaGas Club Coaching Support Program (“ACCSP”) is a CCC initiative aimed at supporting Canada’s high performance clubs and coaches by optimizing High Performance coaches’ ongoing practical … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 13: Toronto to Host International Paralympic Committee’s...

[P] Canadian Paralympic...

October 13, 2015 – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the eighth VISTA conference for scientists and experts in parasport will be held in Toronto, Canada, Sept. 19 to 22, 2017.
Organised … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 13: Glasder, Englund Win First US Ski...

Nita Englund and Mike Glasder celebrate...

October 13, 2015 (Lake Placid, NY) – The U.S. Ski Jumping Championships in Lake Placid produced two first time titlists as Mike Glasder (Cary, IL) of the Norge Ski Club and Nita Englund … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 12: Cross Country Saskatchewan Winter Ski Camp...

Cross Country Saskatchewan...

October 12, 2015 – Cross Country Saskatchewan (CCS) is accepting applications from qualified individuals for Head and Assistant Coaches – male or female – for the upcoming CCS Winter On-Snow Camp this November … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 12: Maine Winter Sports Center Hosts Community...

[P] Maine Winter Sports...

October 11, 2015 – Join the Maine Winter Sports Center Coaches for a 2 or 3 day Coach and Community Leader Education Workshop at Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville Maine. This Education Program workshops follow a two-day … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 11: Labrador City Receives First...

Labrador City IMG_0706...

October 11, 2015 (Labrador City) – Check out these photos of the first snows from Labrador City near the Quebec border courtesy of Gerry Rideout of the Menihek Nordic Ski Club founded … READ MORE → 0 comments

Oct 10: U.S. Ski Jumping Championships Live Stream...

[P]USA Ski...

October 10, 2015 (Lake Placid, NY) – Fans can watch live this weekend as Lake Placid’s Olympic Ski Jumping Complex will be the site of a pair of USSA ski jumping events including … READ MORE → 0 comments