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FIS Council Report

FasterSkierJune 19, 2009

At its meeting in the host city for the Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010 on 12th June 2009, hosted by the Canadian Snowsports Association, the FIS Council dealt with a full agenda. Amongst the items there were reports from Organizing Committees from the concluded 2009 as well as the future FIS World Championships, proposals from the FIS Technical Committees with calendar updates and developments to various rules. The main decisions include the following: Decisions directly...

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Record Number of Over 100,000 Worldloppet Participants in 08/09 Season

FasterSkierJune 19, 2009

The annual general meeting (AGM) of the Worldloppet organizers was held in Gatineau, Ottawa (CAN) on June 14th 2009. The representatives of the 15 cross-country ski marathons from Europe, America, Asia and Australia that are united under the umbrella of the Worldloppet Ski Federation were pleased to hear the annual report of the Secretary General Angelo Corradini and short reports by each event. The highlight of the meeting was that, for the first time, the...

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Knee Surgery

FasterSkierJune 18, 2009

Well, after over a month of trying to diagnose and mend my knee issues, I am finally on my way back to running again.  This afternoon I had arthroscopic surgery on my left knee.  The surgery was a success. Dr. Pearson was able to repair my lateral meniscus.  ”Repair” being the key word because this [...]

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The ‘Get Your Spring On’ Swix/FasterSkier Photo Contest III
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The ‘Get Your Spring On’ Swix/FasterSkier Photo Contest III

FasterSkierJune 18, 20093

At long last, the votes have been tallied from the Swix/FasterSkier Photo Contest III.  We assembled a panel of judges, including a professional photographer, a designer, several ski coaches, and the FasterSkier staff, to vote on the the submissions. We have included comments from some of the judges. A-Final Podium First Place   “This picture is stunning- It caught my eye right away.  At first I didn’t think it showed spring other then the sun...

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Thanks St. Agnes!!

FasterSkierJune 17, 2009

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President Obama Announces New White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport

FasterSkierJune 17, 2009

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, President Barack Obama announced the formation of the White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport. This permanent White House office will promote the values of the Olympic Movement and encourage increased youth participation in athletics.  The primary function of the Office will be to enhance awareness of the Olympic Movement through promotion of its fundamental principles at the federal level. President Obama said, “It is an important goal of my...

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World’s Leading Game System Gives Nod to Maine biathlon

FasterSkierJune 17, 2009

Caribou, Maine Nintendo Wii, the world’s leading video game system, has come out with a biathlon game which features 13 World Cup venues and Maine biathlon fans will be excited to know that Fort Kent is one of them. The game is an interactive system that requires you to simulate the skiing motion with a game wand in each hand while standing on a game-board shifting your weight from side to side. While the motion...

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Update

FasterSkierJune 16, 2009

Sorry for the lack of posts lately.  We are currently unable to post pictures on our website so the blogs are not as exciting and have unfortunately become less frequent.  As the 2009/2010 ski season gets underway, we will begin to write posts again, but they may lack photos for a little while. May was a [...]

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US Ski Team 2009 Level 100 Technique Clinics

FasterSkierJune 16, 2009

The following list is a nation-wide look at the U.S. Ski Team’s Level 100 technique clinics offered for the 2009 season. All clinics are taught by U.S. Ski Team coaches or USSA-trained instructors. Participation in a Level 100 technique clinic satisfies one of several basic criteria established for a USSA coach to become certified at the 100 level. See the following link for details. Clinics are offered for all coaching levels, regardless of whether or...

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Still Alive

FasterSkierJune 15, 2009

I apologize for the lack of updates lately but I have been absolutely swamped with training over the last few weeks. I am back in Lake Placid now and will be here for the majority of the summer.  Luckily, our next team training camp will be held here, so I don’t have to travel until our [...]

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