Ola Rawald, the coach behind the Swedish sprint success has takes a job with the Chinese ski federation. Source: Skidsport.com The Swedish ski federation wanted to keep Ola Rawald, the Norwegian federation was very interested in him for their men’s head coach job, but Ola Rawald chooses to join Per Erik Ronnestrand and work with the Chinese team. – I have worked with Swedish skiers for many years and am seeking new challenges. I felt...
Andrew Gardner has been named the head coach of the men’s and women’s nordic ski teams at Middlebury College. He replaces 31-year veteran Terry Aldrich, who stepped down as head coach after this past season. Aldrich will maintain his duties as head coach of the cross country running teams, while also assuming administrative duties in the fall of 2006. Gardner comes to Middlebury from Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) in Carbondale, Colo., where he has...
At World Anti-Doping Agency's Executive Committee meeting this coming Saturday, the committee will discuss the use of 'artificially-induced hypoxic conditions', such as altitude tents, and whether they should be included on the 2007 list of banned substances and methods. If WADA was to ban hypoxic chambers it would have a wide-spread effect in all endurance sports, including cross-country skiing. Many top cross-country skiers, as well as cyclists, runners and others use hypoxic chambers to simulate...
The Norwegian ski federation wanted to show Ski-Norway that it’s possible to make the national team even when you have passed thirty. Geir Ludvig Aasen (31) is a proof of that. Source: Langrenn.com The Norwegian skifederation (NSF) is showing that they want young skiers on their national teams by selecting Petter Northug (20) and Tord Asle Gjerdalen (22) as new national team members for the upcoming season. They also added a new development team for...
Swedish Anna Dahlberg isn’t sure if she can handle continuing as elite skier. Source: Langrenn.com – All the traveling is draining my energy. I’m going to ski (race), but it’s not for sure that it will be on elite level anymore, says Dahlberg to Lanstidningen http://www.fasterskier.com/news3355.html
May 4, 2006: The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is currently seeking two program directors. The Competitive Programs Director will oversee our efforts in athlete development, coaches education, and support of competitive events. The Introductory Programs Director will build on our current youth and introductory programs by developing and implementing new programs to attract skiers to the sport. NENSA is also seeking a full-time Office Manager to be shared with the US Biathlon Association...
Editor's Note: USSA has changed the way it selects the US Ski Team for the coming year. The list of athletes below have been NOMINATED for the 2007 US Ski Team, but they are not yet on the team. As the USSA FAQ section states, “it is premature to assume that nominated athletes will be named to the Team.” PARK CITY, Utah (May 4) — The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has released its preliminary...
Vilamoura/Algarve (POR) Now just over 2 weeks away, the 45th International Ski Congress promises to be a fantastic occasion for the worldwide skiing family. On the last count, 880 participants have registered for the event at Vilamoura/Algarve (POR). In addition to over 250 hours of meetings, attractive networking opportunities are available. The Congress excursion will take place on Thursday, 25th May 2006, exploring the famous red cliffs and the inland nature of the region “off...
It looks like the Nordic ski season on the Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone, Montana is finally coming to an end. Groomer Doug Edgerton of Yellowstone Track Systems declared an end to the long grooming season that started on November 5, 2005 saying “I think 180 days of groomed skiing is enough!†West Yellowstone is known for its early season snow and is often one of the first Nordic ski area in North America...
BMA is pleased to announce that Pete Phillips will take over the reins as Head Coach of its Nordic program. Pete is already a familiar face around the Burke campus as both he and Matt Whitcomb have worked closely over the course of the past five years. Pete will join Kate Newick (Middlebury ’04) as the team moves into the dryland season with great momentum and an exciting new crop of kids. Burke Mountain Academy...
Interview with Peter Petricek (SLO) Prior to the 2006 FIS Congress in Vilamoura, the FIS Newsflash had a chance to ask Peter Petricek (SLO), Chairman of the FIS Cross-Country Committee, about his thoughts on the sport and its future. FIS Newsflash: The FIS Tour de Ski promises to be the biggest change in the 2006-2007 Viessmann FIS World Cup Cross-Country calendar. What do you think of this new concept? Peter Petricek: I have always been...
The JOSKA crystal globe trophy is known world-wide as the most valuable prize in the FIS Cross-Country, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Alpine Skiing, Freestyle and Snowboard World Cups. Produced by JOSKA Kristall headquartered in Bodenmais (GER), the FIS World Cup trophy is a unique prize produced for the exclusive use of FIS and reserved for a single purpose: honoring the best athletes in a FIS World Cup discipline. In addition to the design, the uniqueness...
Good technique (i.e. good work economy) and endurance are the two most important factors in ski training and ski racing for optimal performance. It’s important that each rollerski workout is used to make technical improvements. This will greatly improve your race efficiency. Here are some ideas for how to do that: What to work on Focus on relatively short rollerski sessions in the beginning of the summer. Increase the length of your rollerski workouts when...
The FIS Academy will be delivering a series of education modules as part of its Management Education Program at the FIS Congress in Portugal this month. The Congress participants are encouraged to attend to refresh their business skills, interact with industry leaders and gain extra benefits from their time in Vilamoura. Supported by Manchester Business School and Patrick Nally, founder of West Nally, this is a unique opportunity available for the FIS family only. The...
Have you experienced stagnation in your racing, need inspiration, want to race faster and wants someone to guide you in choosing appropriate and efficient workouts? Former Olympic champion and World Cup star Beckie Scott’s personal coach, Torbjorn Karlsen has a few openings in his email based personal coaching service. Limited spots available: The Junior and elite level group is very small and already full while the master group (appropriate for someone with a job and...
Sweden’s Emilie Ohrstig was sprint World Champion in 2005. She is now retiring at age 28. Source: Dagbladet.no
The skiing season in Iceland came to an end on Saturday with the country’s biggest and most prestigious race, the Fossavatn Ski Marathon. Around 180 skiers participated in the four distances, 50 km, 20 km, 10 km, and 7 km, breaking the record for the biggest Icelandic cross-country ski competition ever. There were skiers of five nationalities, including five from the US plus some of the best long-distance skiers in the world, such as former...
From Idaho Mountain Express Wednesday, April 26, 2006