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NewsRacingUS Ski TeamWorld CupWorld Cup Discretionary Nomination Selection Dates

Chris GroverSeptember 6, 2021

Dear Cross Country Community, You can find all finalized selection criteria for World Cup, the Beijing Olympic Winter Games, the World Junior and U23 World Champs, the U18 Nordic Nations Championships, etc. here: https://usskiandsnowboard.org/sport-programs/criteria The World Cup Coaches’ Discretion Working Group, which makes discretionary World Cup nominations, will nominate athletes to World Cup Periods 2-4 on the following dates: World Cup Period 2 – Tour de Ski ( 28, 2021 – Jan. 4, 2022) Selection...

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NewsOlympicsRacingTeam nominations2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games Selection Criterion and Athlete Petition Form

Chris GroverAugust 21, 2021

  Dear Cross Country Community,   You can find the link to the finalized 2022 Beijing Olympic Selection Criterion here:   https://usskiandsnowboard.org/sport-programs/criteria/olympic-winter-games-cross-country-criteria   Thanks to all of you who provided feedback during the construction of the criteria; your input was very helpful.   New this year, any athletes who would like to be considered for a discretionary selection must complete a Petition Form.  The form can also be found at the above link, but here...

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RacingUS Ski TeamWorld CupPeriod One World Cup Team for U.S. Ski Team

Chris GroverJune 24, 2021

Dear Cross Country Community,   2022-23 U.S. Ski Team Selection Criterion Please find the selection criterion for the 2022-2023 U.S. Ski Team here: https://usskiandsnowboard.org/sites/default/files/files-resources/files/2021/2023%20USST%20Selection%20-%20FINAL.pdf Due to the pandemic, the FIS has decided to calculate FIS points lists this coming season that include performances dating back to July of 2019.  Because these lists will include 3 seasons of an athlete’s races by the time we get to the Spring of 2022, and those races may not...

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Job PostingsNewsU.S. Ski & Snowboard Seeks Cross Country Development Coach

Chris GroverApril 12, 2021

  Dear Cross Country Community, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is hiring a Cross Country Development Coach.  We have split the job description and responsibilities of the D-Team Coach / Development Coach position.  Kate Johnson will remain the Cross Country D-Team Coach.  You can find a link to the application process here: Cross Country Development Coach If you know of someone who would be excellent in this position, please pass this link along.  You can also...

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Job PostingsNewsUS Ski and Snowboard Seeks XC World Cup Wax/Ski Technician

Chris GroverMarch 22, 2021

Seasonal Full Time Park City, UT, US APPLY U.S. Ski & Snowboard is on the hunt for a World Cup Wax Ski Technician. This seasonal position will work from November through March to assist our Cross Country team in the World Cups. Are you an expert-level skier with a passion for XC skiing and ski racing?  Are you naturally curious, industrious, and willing to push hard to make the best skis possible for each athlete?...

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RacingUS Ski TeamWorld CupUSA Cross Country Announces Team for World Cup Period 4

Chris GroverFebruary 3, 2021

Dear Cross Country Community, We are pleased to announce the USA Cross Country Team for World Cup Period 4 of the 2020-21 season:   Nove Mesto, CZE Sprint C   Men Zanden McMullen                 Discretion                SuperTour Period IV Leader Simi Hamilton                           Objective                 12th WC Sprint Standings Kevin Bolger                             Objective                 13th WC Sprint Standings Logan Hanneman                   Objective                 20th WC Sprint Standings JC Schoonmaker                     Objective                 30th WC Sprint Standings Luke Jager                                 Discretion                1st ANC Sprint C qualifier, 1st...

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RacingUS Ski TeamWorld CupUS Team Announces Period 3 World Cup Nominations

Chris GroverJanuary 25, 2021

Dear Cross Country Community, We are pleased to announce the USA Cross Country Team for World Cup Period 3 of the 2020-21 season: Lahti, FIN Skiathlon Men Hunter Wonders                    Discretion                SuperTour Period III Leader Gus Schumacher                    Objective                 18th WC Distance Standings Scott Patterson                       Discretion                16th Davos 15 F, 23rd TOD Ruka 15 F, 24th TOD Val Müstair 15 F Adam Martin                           Discretion                1st Craftsbury 15 C, 1st Craftsbury 15 F Ian Torchia                                Discretion                2nd Craftsbury...

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RacingTour de SkiWorld CupU.S. Ski Team Announces Tour de Ski and World Cup Period 2 Team

Chris GroverDecember 19, 2020

Dear Cross Country Community, We are pleased to announce the USA Cross Country Team for World Cup Period 2 of the 2020-21 season: Tour de Ski 2021 Men Gus Schumacher                                 Objective                  Overall 19-20 SuperTour Leader Simi Hamilton                                     Objective                  8th WC Sprint...

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RacingUS Ski TeamWorld CupSuperTour COC Leader and Discretionary Nomination Selection Dates

Chris GroverOctober 13, 2020

  Dear Cross Country Community, Now that the autumn FIS Cross Country Committee meetings are over, and we have confirmed the World Cup calendar for 2020-21, you can find all finalized selection criteria for World Cup, the Oberstdorf Nordic World Championships, the World Junior and U23 World Champs, the U18 Nordic Nations Championships, etc. here: https://usskiandsnowboard.org/sport-programs/criteria With the cancellation of the USA SuperTour Continental Cup Series for 2020-21, the FIS Cross Country Committee has granted...

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