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Aug 12: Job Opportunity – Biathlon...

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August 12, 2014 (Ottawa, ON) – Biathlon Canada, the national governing body for the sport of biathlon in Canada, is seeking an individual to serve as a bookkeeper for the organization. This position … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 12: WADA Launches New...

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August 12, 2014 August 12, 2014 (Montreal, QC) – WADA has today announced the launch of its new website as part of its continued drive to make information more accessible to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 11: Justyna Kowalczyk Trains and Races at...

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August 11, 2014 (New Zealand) – Justyna Kowalczyk travelled down under and has put on skis again. For the fourth time, the Polish star is going to spend almost the whole month of August … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 10: American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Appoints Allan...

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August 10, 2014 (Haywood, Wisconsin) – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has appointed Allan Serrano as its new Director of Race Operations. Serrano will replace Shellie Milford—who served in various capacities for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 09: Kris Freeman Takes on the Top...

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August 09, 2014 (New Hampshire) – So how does Kris Freeman, former top distance skier on the US XC Ski Team, stay in shape? He takes on all-comers at the Top Notch Triathlon … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 09: FIS XC Cross-Country Talk – Celine...

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August 09, 2014 (Anchorage, Alaska) – Norway’s Celine Brun-Lie travelled to Anchorage, Alaska for the US Women’s XC Ski Team’s annual NAWTA (North American Women’s Training Alliance) camp which included dryland training and a week … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 08: Interview with US Women’s Coach Matt...

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August 08, 2014 (Alaska) – The US Women’s XC Ski Team recently held their NAWTA (North American Women’s Training Alliance) camp second training camp in Alaska including a week on Eagle Glacier, and were … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 07: NNF U16 National Training Camp...

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August 07, 2014 (Jackson Hole, Wyoming) – Check out this fun video by Skyler Mullings, one of the athletes who attended the NNF- Supported U16 Camp that just wrapped up in Jackson Hole, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 07: First Steps in Ladies‘ Nordic Combined...

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August 07, 2014 – Before this year’s Nordic Combined Grand Prix competitions in Obertsdorf (GER), the female athletes will take centre stage. One of the athletes who will participate in the international training … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 06: Jessica Jerome Wins 11th National Women’s...

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August 06, 2014 (Park City, Utah) – Jessica Jerome demonstrated her world-class talent picking up her 11th national title on Sunday, Aug. 2 with a win in the large hill competition at the U.S. Ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 06: Raising the Bar – U16 Camp...

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August 06, 2014 (Jackson Hole, Wyoming) – The NNF- Supported U16 Camp just wrapped up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming (the location changes annually). We caught up with one of the camp’s founders, Sun … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 06: Fast and Female Event in Vermont...

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August 05, 2014 (Stratton, Vermont) – Sign up today for the Fast and Female event happening in Stratton, Vermont on August 10th. Join women from both the SMS T2 Team and Craftsbury Green Racing Project … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 06: Devil’s Thumb Ranch Seeks Nordic Ski...

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August 05, 2014 (Tabernash, Colorado) – Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado is seeking Nordic Ski Instructors for the 2014/2015 ski season. This is a full-time seasonal position teaching skate and classic ski lessons to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 04: What’s Happening Now from Norway to...

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August 04, 2014 – Check out the latest from the boys and girls in the band as the mid-summer racing, heat, vacationing and surf add up to a whole lot of what’s happening … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 04: 2014 FIS XC Australia-New Zealand Continental...

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August 04, 2014 (Perisher Valley, Australia) – The ANC is the opening Continental Cup Series for the 2014-2015 season, consisting of five events in Australia and three in New Zealand throughout August. Three … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 03: Friberg Claims US Ski Jumping Large...

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August 03, 2014 (Park City, Utah) – In a strong and spirited competition on the K-134m ski jump here in Park City, Utah, Christian Friberg (St. Paul, MN) took his first-ever National Senior … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 03: USA’s Tim Burke 3rd in Men’s...

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August 03, 2014 (Sandnes, Norway) – The final Biathlon Supersprint race at the Blink Festival saw the USA’s Tim Burke take third spot on the podium behind winner Johannes Thingnes Boe (Nor) as Burke’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 02: Blink Festival Sprint Finale – Bjoergen...

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August 02, 2014 (Norway) – Marit Bjoergen (Nor) took the Women’s Sprint victory on the final day of competition at the Blink Festival over fellow Norge Maiken Caspersen Falla in second with Slovenia’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 02: USA’s Lowell Bailey on Podium in...

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August 02, 2014 (Norway) – The USA’s Lowell Bailey landed on the podium in second in a nailbiter at the opening biathlon competition at the Blink Festival in Norway as local star Emil … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 02: Peterson Nips Pettersen as Visnar Tops...

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August 02, 2014 (Norway) – Teodor Peterson (SWE) was superior in men’s 15km mass start free as he stopped the clock in the time of 28:07.3 and edged out Øystein Pettersen (NOR) by … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 01: Blink Ski Festival’s Lysebotn Opp...

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August 01, 2014 (Norway) – Check out this video of the famous Lysebotn Opp rollerski competition at the Blink Ski Festival that featured almost 630 skiers and was won this year by the USA’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 01: Cross-Country Talk – Lukas Bauer on...

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August 01, 2014 – For several years Lukas Bauer has been the leading Czech cross-country skier. After a successful Olympic season he considered quitting his professional racing career. But at 36 years of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 01: Club Excellence Now Offers AFFILIATE Status...

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August 01, 2014 (Ottawa, Ontario) – Club Excellence, the only multi-sport certification program for community sport clubs in Canada, has introduced a self-declaration status available to all community sport clubs in Canada.
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Jul 31: Liz Stephen and Maurice Manificat Win...

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July 31, 2014 (Norway) – The USA’s Liz Stephen and France’s Maurice Manificat have won the Lysebotn Opp, the first stage of the 2014 Blink Ski Festival, a popular three-day Rollerski race. Stephen … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 31: 4th Annual Epic Summer Event Fundraiser...

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July 31, 2014 (Craftsbury Common, Vermont) – Get your mountain bike loaded up and get ready for an EPIC event at Craftsbury Outdoor Center, this Sunday, August 3rd! NEW this year, the event … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 30: Kershaw Report – Spring/Summer 2014 Super...

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July 30, 2014 – God, it’s been a long time. Why is that a familiar refrain with me regarding the frequency and consistency of website blog updates in my time? I could cowardly … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jul 30: Job Opportunities at Canadian Sport Institute...

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July 30, 2014 (Calgary, AB) – There are two jobs available in Coaching positions open for Strength and Conditioning Levels 1 and 2 at Canadian Sport Institute Calgary. Both have a deadline date of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 29: Gatineau Loppet 2015 – Registration is...

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July 29, 2014 (Gatineau, QC) – Departure is given for cross-country skiers for the 37th edition of the Gatineau Loppet wich will be held from February 13th to 15th in the Gatineau Park. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 29: BrandHealth Wins International Clio Advertising Award...

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July 29, 2014 – Peterborough-based advertising agency BrandHealth was a big winner at the recent inaugural Clio Sports Awards. The agency and Cross Country Ski Canada won the top award in the print … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jul 28: 19 Annual 24 Hours of Great...

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July 28, 2014 (Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire) – Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center welcomes back the 12 & 24 Hours of Great Glen for its 19th season on August 9th and 10th. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 27: Job Opportunity at Biathlon Canada –...

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July 27, 2014 – The Domestic Programs Manager is a key staff position within the organization and as such provides the overall coordination aspect of all biathlon sport development programs (coaching, officials and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 27: Job Opportunity – Coach & Partner...

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July 27, 2014 (Ottawa, ON) – The Coaching Association of Canada unites stakeholders and partners in its commitment to raising the skills and stature of coaches, and ultimately expanding their reach and influence. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 25: American Birkie Alert – Register by...

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July 25, 2014 – Ready for the epic adventure of the 2015 Swix American Birkebeiner? Here’s the latest update: Register by July 31 and SAVE $15 on your registration for the American Birkebeiner … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 24: Marit Bjørgen Awarded Fair Play Mecenate...

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July 24, 2014 (Castiglion Fiorentino, ITA) – Norway’s Cross-Country queen and six-time Olympic Champion Marit Bjørgen was awarded the international prestigious Fair Play Mecenate award for 2014. On 23rd July 23, she received … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jul 24: FIS Cross-Country World Cup Venues –...

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July 24, 2014 – Summer is in full swing and so are the inspections of the FIS Cross-Country World Cup venues for the 2014/15 season. Until now, the FIS team has visited venues … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 23: Canada’s Biathletes Reunite for Road to...

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July 23, 2014 (Ottawa, ON) – The nation’s top biathletes loaded up its support as they begin their new journey towards the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, by welcoming six partners to the team’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 23: Canadian Sport Institute Ontario Appoints New...

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July 23, 2014 (Toronto, ON) – Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is pleased to welcome Matt Price as the new Lead, Strength and Conditioning and Christine St. Clair as a Sport Nutritionist. CSIO … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 22: Job Opportunity – Case Manager Sport...

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July 22, 2014 (Montreal, QC) – The SDRCC is looking to hire a permanent and full-time Case Manager to assist the Executive Director in the management of the Dispute Resolution Secretariat (tribunal). The … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 21: US XC Ski Team Alaska Camp...

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July 21, 2014 (Anchorage, Alaska) – The US XC Ski Team is in Alaska this year for their second training camp opting for Eagle Glacier instead of the Snow Farm in New Zealand … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 21: Job Opportunity – Head Coach at...

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July 21, 2014 (Thunder Bay, ON) – Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club (BTNSC), in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is seeking to fill the full-time position of Head Coach.
BTNSC currently offers training programs from Mini-Midget/Peewee … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 21: Job Opportunity at Canadian Olympic Committee...

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July 21, 2014 (Toronto, ON) – Be a part of building and servicing a national brand. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 21: Introducing New FIS Council Member –...

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July 20, 2014 –  was elected to the FIS Council at the Congress in Barcelona in 2014 and was also named FIS Vice President. A former alpine ski racer, Paine is also currently chairman of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 21: Big Thunder’s Head Coach, Adam Kates...

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July 20, 2014 (Thunder Bay, Ontario) – Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club is sad to announce that Adam Kates is stepping down from his position as the club’s Head Coach. After 6 years in this … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 19: US XC Ski Team Alasaka Camp...

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July 19, 2014 (Alaska) – The US XC Ski Team is in Alaska for a training camp including time on snow at Eagle Glacier. From the looks of it they’re cooking up a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 18: Russian Biathletes Iourieva and Starykh Receive...

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July 18, 2014 (Moscow, Russia) – Two Russian biathletes, Ekaterina Iourieva and Irina Starykh were handed bans for failing doping tests, one of them was a former world champion reports AP. Both women … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 18: WADA to Develop New ADAMS System...

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July 18, 2014 (Montreal, QC) – Dear Colleagues, WADA will call for organizations to submit proposals to develop a new Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS), which will be launched in 2016.
ADAMS is … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 18: Olympic Ski Champion Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle Receives...

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July 18, 2014 (Berlin, Germany) – Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle, an Olympic biathlete and two-time Olympic cross-country skiing champion, is now serving a two-year ban for failing a drug test at the Sochi 2014 Olympics … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 17: Hardwood Ski and Bike Named Mountain...

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July 17, 2014 Oro-Medonte, ON) – The best mountain bikers in the Americas will be chasing down gold as they fly down the Boneshaker, go on a Coffee Run and do the Grunt … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 16: Preparations Underway for 2015 FIS Junior/U23...

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July 16, 2014 – For the first time, Almaty (KAZ) will host the world’s best Nordic skiers at the FIS Junior & U23 Nordic World Ski Championships, which will take place in February … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 15: Winter World Masters Games 2015 Quebec...

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July 15, 2014 (Quebec City, QC) – We’re pleased to announce that the website for the Winter World Masters Games 2015 in Quebec is now available online. You will find information about the … READ MORE → 0 comments