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XCSO and NTDC Thunder Bay Seeks Development Coach

Job Title:  XCSO Development Coach and NTDC Daily Training Environment Coach Organizations:  Cross Country Ski Ontario and National Team Development Center Location:  Thunder Bay, Ontario FTE:  1.0 Reports to:  XCSO Executive Director Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO) provides leadership and programs for its 73 ski clubs and over 17,000 members across Ontario. As the Provincial Sport Organization for cross country skiing in Ontario, we represent our sport to both the Provincial Government and Nordiq Canada,...

NENSA Seeks Competitive Program Director

  As the regional governing body for cross country skiing in the U.S., New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) provides the support structure necessary to bring cross country skiers to their highest potential at regional, national and international events. NENSA seeks a dynamic Competitive Program Director to oversee our year round competitive programming. This role requires strong, inspired leadership and a collaborative spirit to galvanize and to work with our nordic community.  This position will...

Glacier Nordic Club Seeks Head Comp Team Coach

  Glacier Nordic Club (GNC) is based out of Whitefish, Montana.  Named one of the “Top 25 Ski Towns in the World” by National Geographic, Whitefish is located on the shores of Whitefish Lake and at the base of Big Mountain-home to Whitefish Mountain Resort. A short jaunt to Glacier National Park, Whitefish is a year-round outdoor destination. Glacier  Nordic Club operations include rentals and lessons at the Glacier Nordic Center, winter  grooming at multiple...

USCSA Celebrates Another Championship Season

In 2024, the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association National Championships offered 621 Collegiate athletes (representing 71 colleges and universities) the chance to compete in the sports they love. That level of participation demonstrates that the USCSA is a far bigger league—and hosts a much bigger field—than what’s found at NCAA championships. USCSA also features competitions in an array of snowsports: Alpine Snowboard, Freestyle Snowboard, Nordic Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Freeski. FasterSkier has covered USCSA...

Alberta World Cup Academy Seeks High Performance Coach

The Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy (AIAWCA) has a current opening for a High Performance Coach (HPC) for the 2024/25 training and competition year. The HPC would work with a dynamic team of coaches, administrative and technical staff to oversee and accomplish the goals of the AIAWCA. The AIAWCA is a designated National Team Development Center, and is part of Nordiq Canada’s national network of training centers. Our goal is to provide appropriate, world...

SVSEF Cross Country Seeks Head Comp Team Coach

The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation is seeking a Head Comp Team Coach to lead our junior age cross country athletes: U16 & U18/20. SVSEF is one of the premier junior programs in the country and needs an experienced head coach that can guide our athletes through the transition from Prep to Comp and help them achieve at the junior level and beyond. This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary range will be competitive...

Vermont Academy Seeks a Nordic Skiing Program Coach

Beginning next autumn of 2024, Vermont Academy will re-establish its Nordic skiing program with the goal of recruiting and developing skiers and preparing them to compete at the highest levels. The Vermont Academy Nordic program is legendary, and it began with Warren Chivers, as the head ski coach. Warren was the Dartmouth ski captain in 1937, followed in the late 1930’s by National Collegiate Champion in ski jumping and Nordic combined, US National Champion in...

2024-2025 SMST2 Application

The SMS T2 team is accepting applications for its 2024 Summer Program and 2024-2025 Elite Team.  Applications are due April 14th.  We will finalize the roster by May 1st and training starts with our Magic Mountain on-snow sprint event, June 1st, 2024.    The SMS T2 Team is an elite cross country ski team based out of Stratton Mountain, Vermont.  Our mission is international success and local inspiration.  We pride ourselves on top notch collaboration with the National Team coaches,...

Join Team SOHO’s Summer College Program

Team SOHO is looking to build a robust training group this summer for postgraduate or collegiate athletes. The program will run from June 3 – August 3 and includes a full training plan, season pass to Soldier Hollow, access to a brand-new state of the art gym that contains a roller ski treadmill, and 3-5 weekly coached sessions.  The program will focus on developing athletes’ speed, strength, technique, and endurance with our new elite coach. ...

Diggins and Krueger Awarded Holmenkollen Medal

In a season filled with honors, awards, and accolades, Jessie Diggins may have received her most dear distinction yet. While continuing to lead the overall World Cup chase, Diggins was recently awarded the Holmenkollen Medal, the highest Norwegian honor in skiing (including cross-country, ski jumping, Nordic combined, and biathlon). She is the first American to receive this medal which was presented to her by Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon after Saturday’s Holmenkollen 50 k. Norwegian champion,...

The 2024 Tour of Anchorage is Sunday

One of North America’s only, and Alaska’s favorite, point-to-point ski race is this Sunday, March 3, 2024! More than 1200 skiers and 100 bikers to participate on excellent trail conditions. Alaska’s Nordic ski community celebrates ski racing and generations of standout local athletes at the annual Tour of Anchorage, the spring skiing festival, and one of North America’s most popular ski races on Sunday, March 3rd. The Fat Bike Tour of Anchorage welcomes back the...

World Cup Packing with Julia Kern: What’s in the bag?

It’s been an incredible North American World Cup period in Canmore and Minneapolis over the past two weeks. In Canada, as the excitement was building for the first World Cup on US snow in over 20 years, US skier Julia Kern led the women to the top US finish in the classic sprint and Diggins won the 15 km freestyle. In Minneapolis, the huge crowds of US fans in Wirth Park for the Loppet Cup...

Three legendary biathletes latest to be inducted into IBU Hall Of Fame

Biathlon stars Magdalena Forsberg (SWE), Raphael Poiree (FRA) and Gabriela Soukalova (CZE) tonight were inducted into the IBU Hall of Fame at a special awards ceremony hosted ahead of the final competition weekend of the BMW IBU World Championships Biathlon Nove Mesto 2024. The three athletes were chosen by the IBU Executive Board in recognition of their outstanding biathlon careers and significant contributions to the sport. Between them, the three inductees have won 103 World...

Team SOHO Seeks Cross-Country Comp and Elite Team Head Coach

Team SOHO is seeking a Cross-Country Comp and Elite Team Head Coach to take our high school or post graduate programs to the next level.  Team SOHO currently is bursting at the seams in our youth aged ski programs and needs a competent head coach that can help our DEVO (middle school) program athletes transition into our Comp (high school aged athletes) program.  Team SOHO is hoping to develop into one of the country’s premier...

Viewing/Streaming North American World Cups

North American World Cup racing means a whole different set of start times for viewers who’ve been early-rising viewers of this season’s World Cup events. For the next week, we’ll be able to watch World Cup action while sunlight streams in the windows! With races conducted during daylight hours, FasterSkier is hoping more viewers than ever will access the live-streamed action. Streamed race coverage (on skiandsnowboardlive.com) will continue for all Canmore, Alberta events. Free streaming...

Youth Olympic Games Recap

The Youth Olympic Games are an Olympic-style competition (both summer and winter) staged for athletes between the ages of 15-18. In the winter of 2024, Gangwon Korea hosted over 1,800 young athletes in this celebration of sport, sportsmanship, and fellowship. Start young athletes early on all three, and the world is likely to be a better place. The Youth Olympics is also a chance for young stars of the future to step on to the...

Runar Skaug Mathisen and Emilie Fleten Win Marcialonga

Marcialonga—the seventh Ski Classics stage, and first Grand Classics event, Season XV—took place today in Trentino, Italy. The traditional Italian race—starting in Moena and finished in Cavalese—saw Runar Skaug Mathisen (Lager 157 Ski Team) and Emilie Fleten (Team Ramudden) mastering their respective races and winning the 51st edition of Marcialonga. MEN’S RACE In the men’s race, which started at 8:00 CET, the action started early with Team Ragde Charge, Team Eksjöhus, Team Ramudden, and Lager...

Molly Maybach 27th in Youth Olympics Biathlon

By: Kay Hummel Hailey, Idaho’s Molly Maybach placed 27th out of 94 women biathletes at the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea on Monday evening. (Tuesday morning in Asia.) Maybach was the top American woman in the six kilometer sprint that was won by Italian Carlotta Gautero. American teammates Alexandria Taylor of Lincoln, Massachusetts and Emily Campbell of Park City, Utah finished 67th and 78th respectively. In the earlier mens 7.5 km sprint, U.S. biathletes...

Shades of Green: Goodr’s Sustainable Eyewear Journey

Welcome to the sunny side of sustainability, where eco-consciousness meets eyewear in a vibrant harmony. In a world that’s becoming increasingly aware of its environmental footprint, companies like Goodr are stepping up to redefine the way we view fashion and responsibility. Let’s take a journey through the evolution of sustainable eyewear, exploring Goodr’s refreshing and eco-friendly approach that goes beyond style.   The Birth of Goodr: More Than Just Sunglasses In the beginning, Goodr was...

The Big Five: Unpacking the Most Loved Winter Sports in the US

  While some individuals may see winter as a period for rest, it is important to note that this time of year is the most demanding and active for several sportspeople and sports enthusiasts. The popularity of winter sports may vary according to several variables, including the host nation, media coverage, and the regional appeal of certain sports. Many college students enjoy participating in winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. However, these activities can be...