June 17, 2014 (Canmore, AB) – It turns out Daria Gaiazova took her final international cross-country ski race where her career all began – in her native Russia at the 2014 Olympic Winter … READ MORE → 1 comment

June 17, 2014 – Everyone wants a pair of custom white L.LBean boots like US Nordic star Kikkan Randall’s! After L.LBean made a pair for Randall, the rest of the US Women’s team … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 17, 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

June 17, 2014 – The NENSA Eastern HS and U16 camp will be held at GMVS as part of their summer junior camps taking place June 24-27. This is the eighth year of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 16, 2014 (Espoo, Finland) – Finland’s Exel ski poles are making a comeback into the cross-country ski pole market introducing their new X-Curve technology claimed to deliver 17% more propulsion power.

The company … READ MORE → 1 comment

June 16, 2014 (Freeport, ME) – Fast and Female in partnership with L.L.Bean hosted two Power Hour events in Freeport, Maine last month, led by US XC skiing superstar and L.L.Bean design and … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 15, 2014 (Canmore, AB) – Jamie Coatsworth is the new President of Cross Country Canada (CCC) following the unexpected resignation of Richard Lemoine prior to this weekend’s AGM (Annual General Meeting) in … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 15, 2014 – The overall purpose of this position is to develop and implement targeted Paralympic Games Preparation plans for both the summer and winter Paralympic Games by working closely with National … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 14, 2014 – The biggest news to come out of the meetings of the Nordic Combined Committee was the announcement that the first steps will be made to develop Ladies’ Nordic Combined … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 13, 2014 (Truckee, Calif.) – With recent agency approvals, Tahoe Donner Association commemorated the official commencement of construction for the new Cross Country Ski Center today, Friday, June 13, with a groundbreaking ceremony. Staff … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 12, 2014 (Houghton, MI) – With the recent USSA Congress having concluded, many of you are interested in details for Senior Nationals – Houghton 2015.  Our website should be live sometime this … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 12, 2014 – During the 49th FIS Congress in Barcelona (SPA), the Cross-Country Committee presented several proposals. The FIS Cross-Country World Cup calendar 2014/15 was accepted with minor adjustments and confirmed by … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 11, 2014 (Barcelona, Spain) – The 49th International Ski Congress concluded last weekend in Barcelona (SPA). One of the highlights of the Congress was the re-election of FIS President Gian Franco Kasper for his … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 11, 2014 (Amherst, MA) – Amherst Regional High School in Amherst, Massachusetts is looking for a new head coach for their Nordic Ski Program.  The program was established 6 years ago and has grown … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 10, 2014 (Oslo, Norway) – Swix Sport has announced a three-year partnership with the Norwegian Biathlon Association. “It comes at an exciting time,” said Ulf Bjerknes, CEO of Swix Sport. Swix product … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 10, 2014 – Alberta Master Jon Amundsen recently took a trek to Iceland for the Fossavatn Ski Marathon, held on May 3 in Isafjordur, the event featured 50km, 25km, 10km, and 5km … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 10, 2014 – As the WADA athlete committee chair, Canadian cross-country skier Beckie Scott, Salt Lake City Olympic gold medalist, continues to work closely with WADA in their common goal against doping. … READ MORE → 1 comment

June 9, 2014 – After incredible success at the 2014 Sochi Olympics with 22 medals, Rossignol strengthens an already impressive Nordic Racing roster with the addition of 2014 Olympian, Erik Bjornsen.
“Erik is not only young … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 09, 2014 (Vancouver, BC) – Objectives for the Provincial Assistant Coach, BC Adaptive Snowsports position are to work with the Provincial Head Coach to design, develop, implement and maintain the best possible … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 09, 2014 (Barcelona, Spain) – Meeting on Thursday, 5th June, in Barcelona (SPA), the FIS Council confirmed the calendar for the FIS Cross-Country World Cup presented by Viessmann for the 2014/15 season. … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 08, 2014 (Quebec City, QC) – Biathlon has received official confirmation for the 2015 Winter World Masters Games (WWMG) to be staged in Quebec City from Jan. 31-Feb. 8 next year. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 08, 2014 (Barcelona, Spain) – USA XC Ski Team Head Coach Chris Grover was appointed as Chairman of the Sub-Committee World and Continental Cups Cross-Country last autumn. Congress Daily talked to him … READ MORE → 1 comment

June 07, 2014 – Here are the latest job offerings in the Canadian sports sector. The Canadian Sport Institute Calgary is seeking two qualified individuals – one to fill a mat leave position … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 06, 2014 – Last year at the Spring Calendar conference in Dubrovnik, the Sub-committee for World and Continental Cups Cross-Country supported the proposal from Cross Country Ski de fond Canada (“CCC”) to … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 06, 2014 (Barcelona, Spain) – The FIS Council has elected the Organisers of the FIS World Championships 2018/2019 at the 49th International Ski Congress in Barcelona (SPA) today, 5th June 2014.

Oberstdorf (GER) … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 06, 2014 (Barcelona, Spain) – All of the disciplines have been busy over the past few days with their Committee meetings and Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined were no different with a … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 05, 2014 (Barcelona, Spain) – On the first day of the 49th FIS Congress, the Council granted an observer position to the Athletes’ Commission. This marks the first time in the history … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 05, 2014 (Barcelona, Spain) – During its meeting, the Cross-Country Committee had presentations from the Sub-Committees for World Cup, Popular Skiing, Development, Rollerski, Rules and Control, as well as the Youth and … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 05, 2014 (Barcelona, Spain) – After a brief welcome by FIS Development Programme Expert Josef Zenhäusern, former Swiss ski jumper Andreas Küttel presented the first results of his PHD study “After the … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 04, 2014 – WADA has completed and published its Independent Observer (IO) Report on the anti-doping program at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games.

In accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code, WADA is … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 03, 2014 (Park City, Utah) – World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) headlines a  powerhouse team of women nominated to the 2015 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team. All five A Team … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 02, 2014 (Park City, Utah) – Women’s Ski Jumping USA has announced an innovative athlete development initiative and program to recruit and retain young female jumpers nationwide into the sport.
Fly Girls — … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 01, 2014 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has launched ALPHA, an Athlete Learning Program about Health & Anti-Doping. ALPHA is a program that adopts a fresh approach to anti-doping education by … READ MORE → 0 comments

June 01, 2014 (Park City, UT) – At the recent the annual USSA Congress at the Park City Marriott, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association also honoured many individuals and organizations with their … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 31, 2014 (Barrie, ON) – Hardwood Ski and Bike has been voted Eastern Canada’s Best place to mountain bike and cross country ski for the past five years. Our vision is to … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 30, 2014 – Oh, Where Art Thou Fair Prince of Nordic Skiing in Norway – Petter Northug seems to have gone missing. No mention in the press until the past couple of … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 29, 2014 (Barcelona, Spain) – Prior to the FIS Congress week in Barcelona, FIS took the opportunity to sit down with former Canadian Alpine racer Ken Read, Chairman of the FIS Youth … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 29, 2014 – As in all winter disciplines, spring is the time when National Ski Associations re-organise their coaching staff. Below are some of the key changes that have been announced by … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 29, 2014 – IT Manager Francesco Cattaneo will change his role with FIS to become an IT Consultant from 1st July 2014. He will primarily focus on transferring his extensive know-how of … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 28, 2014 – The National Talent Squad program identifies approximately 20 young athletes both male and female between the age of 15 and 18 as future Training Centre athletes. The program is … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 28, 2014 (Coon Valley, WI) – Eighteen years in the books and it’s time to expand.  Mt. Borah, now re-branded as Borah Teamwear, has just sunk a shovel in its own backyard … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 27, 2014 (Elk Grove Village, Illinois) – Avant Tecno USA is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Central Cross Country Ski Association  (“CXC Skiing”) headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Avant has been a … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 26, 2014 (Montreal, QC) – Julbo Eyewear is proud to announce that effective immediately the company is an official supplier of the Cross-Country Ski de fond Canada National Ski Team. Canadian team athletes … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 25, 2014 – The National Winter Sport Association (NWSA) was established through the foresight and donation of the Disbrow family. This generous support of the NWSA is aimed at assisting coaches, athletes and competitive … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 24, 2014 (Canmore, AB) – Winsport Canada is extending the deadline for applications to the new Junior Ski Team program to June 16th. Winsport is also able to work with athletes on … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 24, 2014 (Whistler, BC) – The Canadian Sport Institute is a world class Olympic and Paralympic training environment. Through the support of our national and provincial partners, our team of sport scientists … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 23, 2014 (Park City, Utah) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) named ten ski and snowboard clubs as its first podium certified clubs as part of its new club development … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 22, 2014 – WADA’s Foundation Board approved key plans relating to Code implementation and Compliance reporting, and was presented with Technical Documents (TDs), and matters relating to the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 21, 2014 (Oslo, Norway) – Just two months after the last competitions of the season, a group of around 30 FIS Cross-Country and Nordic Combined TV experts, producers, directors, representatives of international TV rights … READ MORE → 0 comments

May 20, 2014 (Finland) – The latest doping debacle finds Finland’s Tero Similä, 34, a four-time cross-country ski champ, has tested positive for the banned substance EPO according to a Finnish Ski Association … READ MORE → 0 comments