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The Virtual Eastern REG

Skiers are made in the summer, and one of the hallmarks of summer training is periodic training camps. But as with racing, the coronavirus pandemic has upended summer group training. In April, the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) opted to turn their June regional elite group (REG) training camp into a virtual event. Part of the US Ski and Snowboard development program, REGs have a standardized format that helps evaluate athlete development. “[The virtual...

Revived Films’ ‘Fact or Fiction’ Trailer

Trailer: Is it fact or is it fiction? Wait it is both. These two polar extremes outline the heart of nordic skiing. Working hard and beating fast, the heart of our community expands. Our sport, while misunderstood by some, is truly extraordinary. Revived Films has pledged to document and expand the heart of nordic skiing for the past two years. This year we bring to you our newest installment, Fact or Fiction. From the thin...

FIS Anti-Doping Program Prepared for the Olympic Winter Games 2010

As mandated by the World Anti-Doping Code, no notice, out-of-competition target tests are the primary focus of testing within the FIS Anti-Doping program during the current season. Besides EPO urine tests, CERA blood testing has also been carried out. FIS also conducts in-competition testing at selected FIS World Cup events. For the up-to-date numbers of tests conducted this season until the beginning of the Olympic period Thursday 4th February 2010, please review the latest FIS...