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Sep 30: Sochi 2014 Olympic Flame is Lit...

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September 30, 2013 (Greece) – On 29 September 2013 the Olympic Flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games. The professional ice hockey winger & ambassador for Sochi … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 30: Larch Hills Hosts Largest Teck Regional...

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September 30, 2013 – The Larch Hills Nordic Ski Club is taking over the sport of cross- country skiing in BC. Despite the relatively warm climes of the interior, the Larch Hills cross country … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 30: Lahti 2017 Gets Underway in Honour...

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September 30, 2013 – The first step for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti (FIN) has been made with the first Coordination Group meeting, which took place there on 19th and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 29: 2014-15 Assistance Program Selection Criteria for...

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September 29, 2013 The aim of these documents is to describe the criteria that will be used by Cross Country Canada for nominating Able-bodied athletes and Para-Nordic athletes for Sport Canada’s Athlete Assistance Program … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 29: Cologna and Johaug Strut Their...

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September 29, 2013 – While it’s very early in the season any time that Therese Johaug (NOR) or Dario Cologna (SUI) are on the start line you can be sure they’re on the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 29: National Para-Nordic Development Training Camp Dec....

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September 29, 2013 – The National Para-Nordic Development Training Camp this Dec. 5-7 is a development camp opportunity for Para-Nordic athletes aspiring to compete at the Canada Winter Games and be mentored by coaches … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 28: Twitter Roundup w/Gaiazova, Crawford, Randall, Bjornsen,...

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September 28, 2013 – Check out the latest Tweets from Dasha Gaiazova, Chandra Crawford, Kikkan Randall, Sadie Bjornsen, Alex Harvey, Andy Newell and Holly Brooks as the seasons begin to change… and the smell of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 27: Whistler Olympic Park Flooded With Skiers...

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September 27, 2013 (Whistler, BC) – Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club partnered with other coast region clubs to host a popular Teck Regional Fall Camp from September 13-15 in Whistler, BC. The camp … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 27: First SNOW at Sun Valley and...

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September 27, 2013 – First snowfalls have been announced by Sun Valley, Idaho, founded in 1936 as America’s first ski resort, where fives inches fell and heavy snow was expected through tonight, along … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 26: Blog Roundup w/Hoffman, Jones, Stephens and...

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September 26, 2013 – Check out the latest from Noah Hoffman at the Stelvio Glacier on the Swiss/Italian border; Perianne Jones who’s been on the go, go, go, from NZ to Whitehorse, to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 26: Team Gregg to Host NNF Benefit...

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September 26, 2013 (Minnepolis, MN) – Brian and Caitlin Gregg, renown Nordic skiers and 2014 Sochi Olympic hopefuls, announced today an event planned for this weekend in support of the National Nordic Foundation, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 26: Update on New Rollerski Track at...

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September 26, 2013 (Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC) – Here’s the latest news from the Pierre-Harvey National Training Centre at Mont-Sainte-Anne, where they’re completing of the roller ski track. The paving is in progress and here … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 26: 2014 Nordic Exhibit at Vermont Ski...

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September 26, 2013 (Stowe, Vermont) – The year-long Nordic Exhibit, that opens November 2 at the Vermont Ski And Snowboard Museum, will coincide with the 2014 Winter Olympics and will chronicle the development … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 25: Craftsbury Outdoor Center Announces Ground Breaking...

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September 25, 2013 (Craftsbury, Vermont) – The Craftsbury Outdoor Center has broken ground on a new activity lodge and fitness center, which is scheduled to open in May 2014. The net-zero facility … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 25: Mt. Borah Launches New Semi-Custom Nordic...

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September 25, 2013 (Coon Valley, WI) – Mt. Borah is excited to announce the release of its new Nordic Semi-Custom Design Center.  Featuring entirely new race suit concepts, and the ability to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 24: SkiFast Ergometer Awarded US and Norwegian...

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September 24, 2013 – SkiFast Ergometer has been awarded a US patent for its revolutionary Single-pole and Double-pole mechanism. Grayson Bourne owner of SkiFast Ergometers commented, “It is a great boost for us … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 23: Profiles in Drive – Katherine...

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September 23, 2013 – It’s very easy to kick back and watch the Drive for 25 happen passively, to cut and paste the NNF’s call to action on a Facebook page, to let … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 23: Send-Off to Sochi 2014 Video Contest...

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September 23, 2013 – Wish our Canadian cross country ski athletes good luck for the upcoming Sochi Winter Games by entering our “Send-off to Sochi 2014” Video Contest! You could win one of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 22: Interview w/Noah “The Hoff” Hoffman by...

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September 22, 2013 – Check out Brad Rassler’s comments and interview with Noah “The Hoff” Hoffman, the US XC Ski Team’s youngest full-time World Cup member from Aspen, Colorado. Hoffman’s been making a steady progression … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 22: Fast and Female Champ Camp Oct....

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September 22, 2013 – Check out the Fast and Female Champ Camp on Oct. 6 at the Centre of Excellence in Park City, Utah from 1-5pm with Olympians Kikkan Randall and Liz Stephen. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 22: Camrose Dryland Training Camp Sept 27-29...

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September 22, 2013 (Camrose, AB) – Inter-Provincial Inter-Club Fall Dryland Training Camp for cross-country skiing, cross-country running and biathlon hosted by the Camrose Nordic Ski Club / Augustana Vikings (University of Alberta) from Friday … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 21: Matt Whitcomb and His Magnificent...

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September 21, 2013 – Check out this great interview by Sustainable Play with US Women’s XC Ski Team Head Coach, Matt Whitcomb, who has been at the helm for eight seasons and built … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 20: Cross-Country Talk – Canada’s Lenny...

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September 20, 2013 – FIS Cross-Country News caught up with Canada’s rising star Lenny Valjas talking about recover from a knee surgery, plans for the upcoming winter and windsurfing in Hawaii.
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Sep 20: Strathcona Nordics Host Teck Regional Camp...

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September 19, 2013 (Courtenay, BC) – Strathcona Nordics hosted a successful Teck Regional Camp at Miracle Beach Campground, just outside of Courtenay, BC from the 13th to 15th of September 2013.  The camp, which is … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 20: Canadian Ski Marathon 2014 – Earlybird...

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September 19, 2013 – Join the Early (Snow) Birds and save money! Register before Friday September 20th and take advantage of the special low earlybird entry fees for the 2014 CSM. Online registration here.
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Sep 18: Tour of the...

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September 18, 2013 – We kicked off the summer with REG camp at Stratton (SMS), reuniting with all of our New England friends. This was our first of many camps for the summer. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 18: FIS Development Programme Nordic Summer Training...

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September 18, 2013 – As part of the FIS Development Programme, the FIS Nordic summer training camp recently concluded in Val di Fiemme, Italy. The camp started on September 9th and ran until … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 16: The Annual Drive for 25 Officially...

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September 16, 2013 – Today begins the largest grassroots funding effort for Nordic Skiing, the annual Drive for 25. What, years ago, began as a simple call from USST coaches to donate a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 16: 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees to...

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September 16, 2013 – Five individuals, whose contributions to Vermont skiing and snowboarding put Manchester and Stratton region on the snow sports map, will be inducted into the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 15: Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race...

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September 15, 2013 (Wilmington, NY) – Check out this great Climb to the Castle video by SMST Coach Gus Kaeding, aka SkiTrax correspondent, who delivers the inside scoop from skier breakfast- prep to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 15: Last Chance for “Ski to School”...

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September 15, 2013 – Attention all CCC Race license holders enrolled in post-secondary education! This “Ski to School” Scholarship is to be awarded to an individual who combines excellence in both academics and cross … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 15: 7th Annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to...

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September 15, 2013 (Wilmington, NY) – Liz Stephen and Tim Burke are the winners of the 7th annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race. The course started at the Whiteface Toll Booth, … READ MORE → 1 comment

Sep 15: Cross-Country Talk – FIS Cross-Country Race...

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September 14, 2013 – With two and half months left until the kick off of the World Cup season FIS Cross-Country News talked to the FIS Cross-Country Race Director Pierre Mignerey.
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Sep 13: Blog Roundup with Beatty, Hoffman, Stephen,...

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September 13, 2013 – Check out the latest from Canadian junior skier Dahria Beatty in Montana; the Hoff from Putney, Vermont spending time with Gunnar Caldwell; Liz Stephen on the Lake Placid Camp … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 13: Swedish Cross-Country Teams Train in Ramsau...

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September 13, 2013 – On Monday, September 9, the Swedish Cross-Country team continued with another joint training camp in middle Europe. “There are heavy and very important training months ahead of us,” said … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 13: The Snowball Olympic Journey Fundraiser for...

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September 13, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – As excitement builds around the Olympics, only 150 days or so away, please join us for the The “Snow Ball”, a fundraiser for Lenny Valjas to help him pursue excellence … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 12: Oslo Says YES to the Olympic...

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September 12, 2013 (Oslo, Norway) – Oslo’s population said yes to proceed with the application process for the Olympic Winter Games 2022 bid. “It’s a huge relief. Thank you to everyone who have … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 12: Trail to Sochi Luncheon for Phil...

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September 12, 2013 (Banff, AB) – Support Banff siblings Phil and Heidi Widmer on the trail to the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games on Monday, Sept. 23 at the Ticino Swiss Italian Restaurant in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 12: Canadian Sport Institute Ontario Seeks Athletic...

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September 12, 2013 – The Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSI Ontario) is committed to provide a world-class, multi-sport daily training environment for athletes and coaches through expert leadership, services and programs.
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Sep 11: 125th OC Session Review – Tokyo...

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September 11, 2013 (Buenos Aries, Argentina) – It was a big week for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), with three major decisions at last finalized when the IOC Session met in Buenos Aries, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 10: 5th Edition of Iconic Red Mitten...

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September 10, 2013 (Montreal, QC) – With 150 days remaining until the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, Hudson’s Bay officially launched the 5th edition of its Red Mitten, the nation’s most iconic symbol … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 10: CVTC Video Update from...

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September 10, 2013 (Whistler, BC) – Check out the latest from the Callaghan Valley Training Centre (CVTC) athletes with this brief recap of life in Whistler with sessions at mountain biking, roller skiing, wax … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 09: Sport New Brunswick Career Opportunity for...

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September 09, 2013 (Fredericton, NB) – Sport NB is seeking a translator. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with Sport NB and its members to translate documents and other items from … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 09: Swix Ski Classics Calendar 2014...

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September 09, 2013 – The Swix Ski Classics series will in 2014 consist of the six most prestigious ski races across Europe. The fourth season of the long distance ski championship Swix Ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 09: 2013 Rollerski World Championship Titles Won...

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September 09, 2013 (Bad Peterstal, GER) – Russia’s Ksenia Konohova and Italy’s Eugenio Bianchi claimed the 2013 Rollerski World Championship titles in Bad Peterstal (GER). Konohova dominated women’s 15km Free race with a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 09: Alessio Berlanda and Maria Magnusson Take...

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September 09, 2013 (Bad Peterstal, Germany) – Italy’s Alessio Berlanda and Maria Magnusson of Sweden powered to gold medals and the FIS Rollerski World Champion 2013 titles in the 250m Sprint Free in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 07: Race w/America’s Best at the Craftsbury...

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September 07, 2013 – Ever played at Fenway? Lined up across from Peyton Manning? Fed Lionel Messi a perfect cross? Playing with heroes of sport is generally closed to most of us mortals … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 06: Blog Roundup with Stephen, Diggins, Babikov...

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September 06, 2013 – Check out the latest from fleet-footed Liz Stephen who’s on a roll breaking running records left and right; Jessie Diggins talks about the real meaning of Road to Sochi; … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 06: The Way I See It –...

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September 06, 2013 – Isn’t This Interesting – Quote from Devon Kershaw’s web page… “I am happy to report that I’ve been feeling pretty good in training this summer. I’m in a better … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 06: Canadian Olympic Committee Seeks Education, Youth...

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September 05, 2013 – This position will support the Canadian Olympic Committee’s (COC) mandate, in particular increasing public awareness of and engagement toward the COC and the Canadian Olympic Movement. Reporting to the Manager, Education, … READ MORE → 0 comments