The Bogus Basin Nordic Team (BBNT) in Boise, ID is seeking a full-time Head Coach and Director of Programs. This individual would reflect the top position within the Nordic Team structure. This person is responsible for the oversight, management, and progress of the program toward established goals and objectives. The BBNT is a non-profit ski team for athletes of all ages and abilities in Boise, ID. It is part of the Intermountain Division, and is...
With a cohort of some of the best U23 skiers in the country, the program is setting a trend for young American skiers pursuing international-level and college skiing simultaneously. After the first day of this year’s NCAA Championships, held at Soldier Hollow, Utah, the team scoring was close. The familiar schools were all there, the University of Utah (UU) at the front, with the University of Colorado (CU), Denver University (DU), and the University...
POSITION SUMMARY Sport Development Manager will lead the program operations of the Central Region using a strong athletic philosophy and methods. To lead and administer athletic programs, race calendars, policies, and procedures of US Ski & Snowboard and Central Region as they relate to increasing the quality of athletic experience and quantity of member athletes and coaches partaking in those programs. To coordinate and support the delivery of US Ski & Snowboard programs, products,...
Whistler Nordic Ski Club is seeking a Head Coach who is highly motivated and has effective teamwork and collaborative skills and the vision to develop our youth and adult ski programs. The Head Coach will lead programming and support coaches for Whistler Nordic Ski Club’s competitive and recreational programs, including but not limited to Jackrabbits, Track Attack, Junior Racing and Masters. The Head Coach will support the long term athlete development (LTAD) at all levels,...
Disclaimer: The author skied both days and was one member of the large S2S organizing committee. This may seem like a conflict of interest, but also allows a more detailed look behind the curtain at how a new event was built. Click here to learn more about the origins of the Sovereign2Silverstar Ski Marathon, and to take a look at the successful first year of the event. *** The motto for S2S was ‘finishing is...
Yarmouth High School (Maine) seeks a head Nordic ski coach to continue its 30+ year legacy as one of Maine’s premier public school racing programs. The team perennially produces some of the top athletes in the Western Maine Class B Conference and the state, including recent Olympian, Sophia Laukli ‘18. The ideal candidate for this position would have coaching experience, USSA-level racing experience, and a high level of energy and enthusiasm for coaching young athletes. ...
It comes as no surprise that The Great White North that is Canada plays host to multiple winter sports as the country experiences plenty of ice and snow. One simply has to find some use for all of that snow and, given that people just love competition, what better use? There are plenty of winter sports Canadians engage in during the year’s colder months and some of them are easily recognizable. Ice hockey is, of...
The ski community has known there’s a problem for awhile now. Fluorinated waxes, whose extreme hydrophobic properties make them ideal for fast skis, also are by that same property impossible to break down in the environment, allowing them to permeate through the soil into water supplies. The compounds are also known carcinogens, and frequent exposure to these compounds, particularly when heating and inhaling the fumes of waxes in which they are contained, is linked to...
On April 13th, Rosie Brennan wrote in an Instagram post, “The world is constantly changing and I’m trying to move with it.” The post announced the launch of an online auction for a limited edition NFT, in partnership with the organizations Parity Now and VereNFT. The NFT, titled “Perseverance Trail”, was designed by artist Kerri Schiff and features a mountainous ski trail with a variety of images of Brennan racing in her Team USA suit....
Disclaimer: The author skied both days and was one member of the large S2S organizing committee. This may seem like a conflict of interest, but also allows a more detailed look behind the curtain at how a new event was built. When the moment comes to create a new destination ski marathon, how would you compile all of your dreams and mould them into a single cohesive weekend? A group of Canadian skiers was faced...
A look at what’s ahead for the Birkebeiner, and its former home at the Telemark Lodge. When I reached out to American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) Executive Director Ben Popp before Christmas to set-up an interview discussing the Birkie’s plans for the now-defunct Telemark Lodge property, he was already putting plans into action. An interview would have to wait until after the holidays, because that weekend ,the Birkie was hosting a SuperTour race which would...
This article was submitted by a reader. To pitch a story or article to FasterSkier, reach out to info@fasterskier.com. In 2010, FasterSkier published an article titled “Analysis: Performance and Age”, written by Joran Elias, or as he is otherwise known, “The Statistical Skier.” The piece attempted to parse the relationship between age and performance by comparing the ages of some of the world’s top skiers to their FIS points in a given year. Elias was...
The Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy announced today that Nicole Gilman will be leading its program as the Head Coach of its NDTC in Canmore. In addition, continuing the success of its post-secondary Calgary based training program, the Academy is pleased to welcome Jouni Pitkänen as its Development Coach in Calgary. Lastly, after a tremendous 2021-22 season, the Academy is thrilled to welcome back Tormod Vatten as High Performance Coach in Canmore. With NCAA...
The following article was first published on FasterSkier in June 2009. It is reprinted now in advance of the upcoming announcement of athlete nominations for the 2022/2023 U.S. Ski Team, a subject of perennial interest for American ski fans. Based on the published objective criteria for team naming and athletes’ current world ranking, it appears that multiple athletes who are current or recent NCAA skiers will be named to next year’s national team. Like many...
Nelson Nordic Ski Club is seeking a Head Coach with the vision, energy and collaborative attitude to lead and develop youth and adult ski programs in our thriving and growing club community. The Head Coach will lead programming for long term athlete development (LTAD) at all levels, with a priority placed on the Club’s Track Attack and Junior Racing programs. Supporting and following Nordiq Canada’s LTAD model, the head coach will provide on-snow and dryland...
The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is looking for its next Executive Director to lead this vibrant and thriving XC Ski Non-Profit Organization. Founded in 1995, NENSA is a member-supported service organization that promotes the culture of cross-country skiing by creating opportunities for youth, athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all levels. NENSA also provides the support structure necessary to bring cross-country skiers to their highest potential at regional, national and international events. NEW...
Humans have a natural affinity for games and playing from an early age. Playing is the finest way for children to learn, and what’s more? Playing is a great way for adults to pick up new skills and the majority of people might benefit from playing for the sheer joy of it. It’s been shown time and time again that everyone, regardless of age, may benefit from playing video games. Online gaming has grown exponentially...
If you are planning your next winter trip then let it be Germany. Not because the country is enriched with picturesque villages, fairytale castles, or panoramic views. But also the country has the best ski resort options that will definitely become the highlight of your trip. Therefore, pack our bags and make your winter holidays memorable with our list of exciting ski resorts in Germany. Yes, the resorts do offer ice skating, curling, and tobogganing...
Dear Cross Country Community, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is hiring a Cross Country D-Team Coach for the 2022-23 Season. The application deadline is Monday May 2, 2022. You can find the job description and an application link here: http://usskiandsnowboard.org/about/careers If you have further questions about the position, please reach out to me directly. Sincerely, Chris Grover Cross Country Program Director U.S. Ski & Snowboard +1 435 640 8545 chris.grover@usskiandsnowboard.org https://usskiandsnowboard.org/
Anyone who has had the pleasure of interacting with Katharine Ogden, also commonly known as KO, can tell you that she is humorous, kind, and thoughtful – both in regard to others as well as in her own self-introspection. She is also a wicked good skier, proving herself both nationally and internationally in competition. Ogden recently shared that she was stepping away from professional skiing, having already experienced a range of career ups and downs...