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Nordiq Canada Announces Wax Restrictions

FasterSkierNovember 27, 2019

On November 26, Nordiq Canada here. The press release notes that “the recommendation would extend to include all Junior aged, non-FIS categories in Tier 1 sanctioned events.” For now, a cost-effective method testing for fluoros on ski bases remains elusive. The new guidelines do not set forth measures to ensure skis are fluoro-free. “The program would be self-governed by all coaches, technicians, parents and athletes,” states the new rule. Tier 2 races are as follows:...

General News

FIS Moves to Ban Fluorinated Ski Waxes for the 2020/2021 Season

FasterSkierNovember 23, 2019

News today from the International Ski Federation’s Autumn Meeting in Constance, Germany will disrupt modern race-ski prep methodology. The Committee for Competition Equipment which is tasked with defining the technical specifications of all equipment used across the spectrum of FIS sanctioned snow sports: Cross-country skiing, nordic combined, ski jumping, alpine, snowboard, freestyle, and freeski, is calling for a ban on the use of all fluorinated ski waxes for the 2020/2021 season. “The use of fluorinated...

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Norway’s Ingvild Flugstad Østberg Pulls from Beitostølen Races

FasterSkierNovember 21, 2019

With the season-opening national races in Beitostølen, Norway staged to begin a three race stint on Friday, Ingvild Flugstad Østberg announced she will not be competing. Østberg was last season’s overall World Cup winner. She also stated in a press conference that she will miss next week’s World Cup opener in Ruka, Finland. “I’ve ended up in a situation where I can’t ski. There are health reasons behind this. All the requirements in the health certificate...

Job Postings News

Fischer Seeks Product Developer to Join Their Team: Elite Performance Nordic Footwear

FasterSkierNovember 21, 2019

Job Location: Ried im Innkreis, Austria Duties and Responsibilities Execution of footwear research and development projects Execution of market and competitor analyses Creation of new performance footwear solutions Close coordination with athlete services team on custom-fit and custom-made products Direct interaction with elite Fischer athletes to incorporate their insights into the development process All phases of product conceptualization, prototyping, and commercialization Overseeing and analyzing complete product and consumer testing process Requirements Degree and professional experience...

News Travel

Find Your Ski Talents in Crested Butte this Thanksgiving

FasterSkierNovember 18, 2019

Simply imagining striding along at just shy of 9,000 feet makes the heart rate drift upwards. So let’s get this up front: if you’re coming from significantly lower elevations to Crested Butte, Colorado, take it easy for a day and acclimate. If you’ve got the acclimation piece down, Crested Butte could very well be the most iconic of ski towns. Tucked into a dead end valley in winter, and with it’s downtown oozing rustic ski...

General News Training

Like an Old Friend, West Yellowstone is Worth the Visit

FasterSkierNovember 15, 2019

West Yellowstone remains an early season magnet for training. In good snow years, the grooming is otherworldly. In thin times, the fact that several trails are seeded with grass and legendary Rendezvous Ski Trails groomer Doug Edgerton turns water into wine means even meager snow can seem dreamy. And yes, there’s always the higher altitude South Plateau Rd. which comes into play when the winter blanket in town is lacking. From Nov. 26-30, the

Canadian National Ski Team News Racing

Dahria Beatty and Jesse Cockney Finish on Top in Nordiq Thunder Distance Races (Press Release)

FasterSkierNovember 14, 2019

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2019 Dahria Beatty and Jesse Cockney Finish on Top in Nordiq Thunder Distance Races Isobel Hendry and Tom Stephen jump ump to top of podium in junior races CANMORE, Alta.—Olympians Dahria Beatty and Jesse Cockney topped the field in the Nordiq Thunder skate-ski distance races under ideal conditions at the Canmore Nordic Centre on Thursday. Dahria Beatty, who hails out of the Whitehorse Ski Club, dusted the...

Racing

Frozen Thunder – King’s Court Sprints (Press Release)

FasterSkierNovember 13, 2019

Nordiq Canada hosted the annual kick-off to the race season at Canmore Nordic Centre on November 13th. The ‘Nordiq Thunder’ races are an opportunity to put on a bib and test fitness and are not being used for trip selection this year. The full press release follows the two winner’s interviews, below. Results for both days are on zone4.ca — Press Release — CANMORE, Alta.—Antoine Briand and Maya MacIsaac-Jones were crowned the king and queen...

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Call for Coaches (Press Release)

FasterSkierNovember 13, 2019

Press Release World Junior Announcement/ U18 Nordic Nations’ Announcement

Nordic Combined

Utah to Host International Nordic Combined Event (Press Release)

FasterSkierNovember 12, 2019

Press Release USA Nordic PARK CITY, Utah November 12, 2019 – International nordic combined action is coming back to Park City, Utah December 13-15. The competitions will take place between two venues, the ski jumping portion will take place at the Utah Olympic Park and the cross-country races will be contested at Soldier Hollow. A star-studded cast will be descending upon Park City for the Continental Cup. Headlining this lineup is a lot of...

General Job Postings News

FS Seeking Part-Time Reporter

FasterSkierNovember 11, 2019

Part-Time Reporter: FasterSkier is currently seeking a part-time reporter. The position runs from December to March, with the opportunity for extension. Currently, we have a preference for a Midwest or Canadian based reporter. However, we will consider qualified candidates from other regions. Applicants should be highly motivated and self-driven with strong writing skills. A thorough understanding of nordic ski racing is required. Part-reporters will be expected to produce stories that are clear, concise, and timely—...

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USCSA’s Midwestern Conference (MSCA) Seeks Growth (Press Release)

FasterSkierNovember 4, 2019

Press Release USCSA News Release: UW-Stout Meeting by Drew Birschbach 11/2/19 MCSA Seeking Growth Meeting centered on inclusion and structure The United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA) welcomed members and representatives of 14 collegiate Nordic ski clubs from five Midwestern states to UW-Stout October 27. The goal? Expanding and strengthening the USCSA’s Midwestern Conference (MCSA). In attendance to help the process was newly named MCSA Nordic Coordinator Ted Theyerl, MCSA Nordic Student Representative...

General News US Biathlon

U.S. Biathlon Announces Nominations for Opening World Cup and IBU Cup Rosters (Press Release)

FasterSkierOctober 28, 2019

Press Release by Bill Kellick/USBA: (Oct. 28, 2019) — Following the completion of the U.S. Biathlon Fall Festival and IBU Cup Trials held over the weekend in Soldier Hollow, Utah, 15 athletes have been nominated to the U.S. Biathlon teams competing at the opening events of the 2019-20 season. “We had an impressively competitive trials this season, with several lead changes throughout the competitions,” said U.S. Biathlon Director of High Performance Lowell Bailey. “I feel really good about...

General News US Biathlon

Day Three: U.S. Biathlon Fall Team Trials

FasterSkierOctober 27, 2019

The third and final day of the Soldier Hollow U.S. Biathlon Fall Team Trials was postponed temporarily due to snowfall. An occurrence that normally would not quell the skis, but can make skate rollerskis squirrely. After a delay, and with the course sufficiently dry, the men and women raced a 10-kilometer and 7.5 k sprint, respectively. Susan Dunklee (USBA) won the women’s race in a time of 24:16.53 while missing a single target standing. Joanne...

Biathlon Racing US Nationals

Day Two: U.S. Biathlon Fall Team Trials

FasterSkierOctober 26, 2019

On Saturday, the second day of racing at the U.S. Biathlon Fall Team Trials saw biathletes race mass start distance races outside Midway, Utah at Soldier Hollow (SoHo). Clare Egan (USBA) won the women’s 10-kilometer event in 29:55.81 minutes. Egan, coming off a career best year on the IBU World Cup, shot clean while prone and missed two targets standing. Susan Dunklee (USBA), the winner of Thursday’s sprint race, placed second in 30:41.10 (1, 1,...

Biathlon News Racing US Biathlon

Day One of Racing at the U.S. Biathlon Fall Team Trials

FasterSkierOctober 25, 2019

On Thursday, a three race series to help determine international race starts for U.S. biathletes began with a sprint at Soldier Hollow (SoHo) outside Midway, Utah. For the IBU World Cup, five U.S. athletes have pre-qualified with a top-25 result on the World Cup or World Championships last season. Pre-qualified athletes include Joanne Reid, Clare Egan, Susan Dunklee, Sean Doherty, and Leif Nordgren. According to the USBA selection criteria, the remaining World Cup Period 1 spots...

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How Winter Sports Could be Affected by Future Technology

FasterSkierOctober 24, 2019

Technology is having a massive impact on sports across the world. Video assistant referring is making huge impacts in soccer across the top leagues and major competitions. Winter sports are going to be no different. Technology will help assist cross-country skiing and other winter sports in their performance and training. Here are several ways winter sports will be affected by future technology. 1. There will be an increase in artificial snow Since the late 1940s,...

General News World Cup

At 26, Nathalie von Siebenthal of Switzerland Retires

FasterSkierOctober 23, 2019

Switzerland’s top women distance skier Nathalie von Siebenthal announced her retirement Tuesday from elite level cross-country ski racing. According to the International Ski Federation (FIS), von Siebenthal took a break after the World Cup season and did not regain the motivation to continue. “The decision to take a break in spring was really important for me,” von Siebenthal told FIS. “In autumn I felt like my body was ready to go fully into training again. After...

Job Postings News

Director of Administration, Communications, Operations, Compliance and Fund Development at U.S. Biathlon

FasterSkierOctober 23, 2019

General News World Cup

Hanna Falk of Sweden out for the 2019-2020 Season

FasterSkierOctober 21, 2019

Monday, thirty-year-old Hanna Falk of the Swedish National Team announced on Instagram she would miss the upcoming World Cup season due to a back injury. Falk wrote she had endured back pain for the last month and confirmed an issue with a disk. According to Falk, she had been able to manage her back pain the past few years, but currently the issue had “reached a new level.” A translation of the Instagram post stated she will...

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