July 14, 2014 – While I had started to train a bit, trying to stay in shape rather than lose everything. I was pleased to get back to Canmore and focus a little bit on … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 13, 2014 – Over 25 years ago, Ben Johnson tested positive for anabolic steroids at the Olympics in Seoul, Korea. He was subsequently sanctioned and prohibited from involvement in sport for four … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 12, 2014 – Welcome to the 500th edition of FIS Newsflash. Such milestones are a perfect opportunity to both reflect on the past and look ahead to the future. It is with … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 12, 2014 – Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is seeking a General Manager for the coming season to ensure operations at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre are efficient and meet the needs of … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 11, 2014 – On July 7, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee unanimously agreed that Oslo (NOR), Almaty (KAZ) and Beijing (CHN) would progress from the Applicant City Phase to the … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 10, 2014 – Check out our latest interview with USA’s Holly Brooks as she talks about her recent win at the Mount Marathon Race, the upcoming NAWTA – North American Women’s Training … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 10, 2014 – We are happy to announce that Marwe roller skis will become the official brand for CXC programs and that’s welcome news. The Finnish-based brand is imported in the United … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 09, 2014 – Kikkan Randall (USA) won the small crystal globe three times in succession as the best sprinter of the season in 11/12, 12/13 and 13/14. The fastest woman in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 09, 2014 (Park City, Utah) – Women’s Ski Jumping USA is excited to announce Melissa Brooke as the foundation’s new Executive Director. Brooke, of Park City, Utah, will support the top-ranked Visa … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 09, 2014 – Building on the success of our daycamps, we’re excited to offer our Junior Ski Camp for U16-20 skiers (born in 2000 and earlier), located at the perfect camp setting … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 08, 2014 (Colorado Springs, CO) – U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) coach Erik Flora (Anchorage) was recognized as the U.S. Olympic Committee’s 2013 National Coach of the Year. He is the … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 08, 2014 (Ottawa, ON) – We are currently recruiting for the below two positions within Canadian Paralympic Committee’s Communications Department. The two positions are as follows:
1) Coordinator, Communications Part Time – This is a … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 08, 2014 (Lake Placid, NY) – As part of the camp the REG group headed to the trails for a hike up to Algonquin, and maybe a couple of other high peaks … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 07, 2014 (Thunder Bay, ON) – We have an exciting new fundraising initiative starting here at the National Team Development Centre in Thunder Bay. We would like to get the incredible community … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 07, 2014 (Prince George, BC) – The 2015 Canada Winter Games Host Society is looking for torchbearers to help Illuminate the North, as part of the 2015 Games Torch Relay. Nominations for … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 07, 2014 (Canmore, AB) – Looking for an exciting and dynamic team to work with? You have found the right place! Cross Country Canada is the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 06, 2014 – Entries for the 2015 Marcialonga, Italy’s most popular ski-marathon scheduled for January 25, officially opened on July 1, 2014. The only way to register is through the Registration Area on the … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 05, 2014 (Seward, AK) – Renowned former USST skier, Holly Brooks, claimed the women’s victory at the grueling 2014 Mount Marathon Race on July 4. Brooks edged out last year’s champion Christy Marvin … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 04, 2014 (Vancouver, BC) – Almost eleven years to the day after winning the rights on July 3, 2003 to host the 2010 Olympic Games, today the project officially ends with the … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 04, 2014 – Happy 4th of July… wishing everyone the very best on this special day commemorating the historic Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Check out these fun facts as … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 03, 2014 (Salzburg, Austria) – The next executive meeting of the international Biathlon Union (IBU) scheduled for mid-July is likely to be stormy. As reported, the heart of the controversy is an … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 03, 2014 – The World Snow Day registration opened on 1st July and within the first 24 hours, registrations came in from all around the world. This year, the honour of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 2, 2014 (Toronto, ON) – The position of Lead, Physiology is responsible for strategically, operationally and technically leading the Physiology (including SportLab) team within the Performance Services department of CSI Ontario. In addition the … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 01, 2014 – Swix Sport USA is proud to announce the US release of its branded line of rollerskis. “We’re no stranger to the rollerski world,” commented Swix Director of Marketing, Andy … READ MORE → 0 comments

July 01, 2014 – Happy Canada Day…wishing everyone the very best on this special day of recognition for one of the best places on the planet to xc ski, ride your bike, share … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 30, 2014 (Ottawa, ON) – XC Ottawa is looking to hire a part time coach to oversee our athletes’ training and development. We currently have 11 athletes as well as 2 summer … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 30, 2014 (Midway, Utah) – The Soldier Hollow Legacy Foundation (SHLF) is excited to announce the hiring of Richard Hodges as its new Executive Director effective July 1, 2014. Hodges will oversee the … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 29, 2014 – It is with deep sadness that Cross Country Canada announces the unexpected passing of Dave Battison, long-time coach and contributor to Cross country Canada. CCC extends condolences to Dave’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 29, 2014 – Cross-Country ski de fond Canada (CCC) is interested in receiving Letters of Interest and Bid Packages to Host the 2016 Haywood Ski Nationals. The applicant must be a CCC … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 28, 2014 (Salzburg, Austria) – In a move that has perplexed, confused, and angered some key figures, the International Biathlon Union’s (IBU) executive board (EB) has voted to discontinue blood testing at … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 27, 2014 – A season 2013/14 final report by Repucom summarizing the TV coverage of the Cross-Country, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Alpine Skiing, Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard FIS World Cups showed that the overall … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 27, 2014 – FIS is pleased to introduce the Helvetia U23 Ranking. In close cooperation between FIS, FIS Marketing AG and Helvetia, a new promotion concept for young skiers has been started. In order … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 26, 2014 THE 40TH Anniversary – Yes, it was 40 years ago this year that the DDR roller board made it’s debut in the USA – at least a copy did, in … READ MORE →2 comments

June 26, 2014 – The Eastern Regional Elite Group Invitational Camp (REG) is NENSA’s premier summer camp and will feature USST staff as well as New England’s top coaches. Next week some of … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 26, 2014 (Brunswick, ME) – Bowdoin College is seeking an Assistant Nordic Ski Coach.  This is a salaried, benefits-eligible position that runs from September through May. For more information and to apply, … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 25, 2014 (Riva del Garda, ITA) – The biggest decision which the assembly of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) had to take this year was for sure the one if each of … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 25, 2014 (Canmore, AB) – During the 2014 Annual General Meeting Banquet, Cross-Country Ski de fond Canada recognized a talented group of National Ski Team athletes who have retired from the sport … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 25, 2014 – The Walden Cross Country Fitness Club is hiring a part time coach. This person will coach Train to Train (T2T) and Learn to Compete (L2C) programs (12 – 18 … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 24, 2014 (Barrie, ON) – For all bike lovers in the region… on Saturday June 28, we will be offering a bundled price of $40/adult or $35/child for a trail pass, mountain … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 23, 2014 (Oroslavje, Croatia) – Oroslavje, Croatia was the host of this year’s first FIS Rollerski World Cup. A total of 70 competitors from 10 countries (FRA, GER, ITA, SLO, RUS, MKD, … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 22, 2014 (Barrie, ON) – Hardwood Ski and Bike is seeking a Head Coach for their Radical Rabbits program, which is an extension of the Jackrabbits program.  Children ages 10-12 who have skills in both Skate … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 22, 2014 – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) would like to alert the Canadian sport community that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has made amendments to Section S.2.1 of the 2014 … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 21, 2014 (Australia – New Zealand) – Temperatures are dropping and the ski fields in Australia and New Zealand will soon be opening. In Australia cross-country skiing club races begin at the … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 20, 2014 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada (CCC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) last weekend in Canmore amidst controversy as former president, Richard Lemoine, resigned only days before as a … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 20, 2014 – US Biathlon is happy to announce that Canada’s Jean Paquet from Quebec,  will begin work as Head Coach Development for the US Biathlon. Paquet has coached for Biathlon Canada for … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 20, 2014 (Canmore, AB) – A top end piece of equipment: The Rundleski has been engineered and tested to provide unique performance characteristics and are built to a high level of craftsmanship. … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 19, 2014 (Eagle Glacier, Alaska) – This summer APU is hosting a masters on-snow ski camp at the Thomas Training Center on Eagle Glacier. Come experience glacier training, just as APU’s Elite team and … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 19, 2014 – Following a successful meeting with the FIS Athletes’ Commission in Barcelona, Spain, Bring Children to the Snow took a moment to sit down with the Chair of the Athletes’ Commission Kikkan … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 19, 2014 (Canmore, AB) – Following the 2014 Annual General Meeting held June 14 in Canmore, AB, Cross Country Canada (CCC) is pleased to announce its 2014 Board of Directors. The affairs of CCC are governed … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 18, 2014 – The 2018/19 FIS World Championship Organizers were announced on Thursday, 5th June 2014 during the FIS Congress week in Barcelona, Spain. Following the election, FIS took the opportunity to … READ MORE → 0 comments