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Northern Michigan University Seeking Head Coach

FasterSkierApril 24, 2021

Northern Michigan University is seeking applications for a Head Coach for Nordic Skiing. The positions will direct, organize, coach and administer the men’s and women’s Nordic skiing program. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. NCAA learning portal proficiency, or pass within one month of hire. Possess a current CPR certification or have the ability to obtain upon hire. Demonstrated successful Nordic skiing coaching experience as a head coach or...

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Methow Valley Nordic Team Seeks Program Director

FasterSkierApril 24, 2021

The Methow Valley Nordic Ski Educational Foundation is looking for an enthusiastic individual to serve as the Methow Valley Nordic Team (MVNT) Program Director. The MVNT Program Director is a year-round position in charge of all aspects of the team. The Director sets the tone and maintains the vision of the program, functioning as both a manager and a coach for the team. Tasks include overseeing the development and implementation of program philosophy and training...

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The Latest on the Fluoro Tracker : A Refined Evaluation Algorithm

Jason AlbertApril 23, 2021

In mid-March media outlets in Norway and Sweden reported complications with the proposed hand-held fluoro testing tool FIS plans to use next season to enforce their fluoro ban. Already, the ban was pushed back a year due to delays with accurately measuring per-fluoros residue on ski bases. A group involved with developing the Fluoro Tracker (FT) as the testing device is known, released a paper last month titled “Detection of fluorine in skibases and skiwaxes.”...

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Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club in Smithers, BC Seeks Head Coach

FasterSkierApril 22, 2021

The Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club in Smithers British Columbia is seeking a paid head coach to lead our Athlete Development Program. The head coach will foster a motivated and capable team of volunteer coaches in delivering year-round training opportunities for U14 to U18 athletes and will support program and coach development for younger skiers during the fall and winter. We seek an individual with strong leadership and team building skills who can provide...

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Nordiq Canada Coaching Positions

FasterSkierApril 21, 2021

Nordiq Canada is seeking two full-time National Ski Team coaches to help Canada reach World Championship and Olympic podiums: National Team NextGen Coach National Team World Cup Coach Hot off a second WJRU23 medal in as many years and several career-best performances on the World Cup, and driven by a newly minted Gold Medal Profile, the future is bright. If you are a seasoned coach with the following superpowers, we want to hear from...

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Nordiq Canada Names 2021-2022 National Paralympic and Cross-Country Ski Teams (Press Release)

FasterSkierApril 21, 2021

Press Release Determined Group of Canucks Headline 2021-22 National Ski Team Program Paralympic and Olympic veterans lead new generation of Canadian Nordic athletes on world stage CANMORE, Alta.—Canada’s cross-country ski athletes are charging into the highly-anticipated Paralympic and Olympic year replete with a mix of veteran leadership and podium potential along with youthful energy and drive. Nordiq Canada officially kicked off the critical 2022 season by naming a determined line up of 26 athletes...

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2020/21 International Retirement Roundup

Ella HallApril 21, 2021

After an unusual and unprecedented season, many athletes have announced their retirement as they move on from professional ski racing. Aside from the three notable retirements from the U.S. Ski Team, Sadie Maubet-Bjornsen, Sophie Caldwell-Hamilton, and Simi Hamilton, twelve international athletes have said goodbye to World Cup competitions. Perhaps the biggest name among them is Martin Johnsrud Sundby of Norway, who after a somewhat inauspicious start to his World Cup career in 2005 when he...

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After a Year of Cancellations, A Smooth Run for the US Biathlon National Championships

Jason AlbertApril 19, 2021

There will be many ways in which we remember the past 12 months— March to March — as a relative void when it comes to normalcy. You don’t need to hear that from us. For the most part, this was a year with a lack of national championships at the senior or junior level. U.S. Ski & Snowboard made the decision early on to cancel Senior Nationals and Junior Nationals. The same was true for...

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Sadie Maubet Bjornsen: Thank You from Fischer

FischerApril 15, 2021

When the 2021 Cross-Country World Championships drew to a close, 31 year-old Sadie Maubet Bjornsen announced that she would retire from international competition to pursue a career in accounting. Bjornsen, who grew up in Washington’s Methow Valley has called Alaska home since moving there to attend the University of Alaska at Anchorage in 2008. Bjornsen attended her first World Championships in 2011 and has been a member of the U.S. Ski Team on the World...

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Estonia’s Andrus Veerpalu Guilty of Supporting Doping: Banned Two Years by FIS

Jason AlbertApril 15, 2021

On April 14, the International Ski Federation (FIS) announced former Estonian cross-country skier Andrus Veerpalu was found guilty by the CAS Anti-Doping Division. Veerpalu was involved with “Operation Aderlass”, a blood doping scheme run by Dr. Marc Schmidt in Germany. Veerpalu’s penalty is a two-year ban from FIS sanctioned events ending on March 17, 2023. Now retired from skiing, the fifty-year-old Veerpalu in recent years has served as a coach for team “Haanja” in Estonia....

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Ageless and Endless: Anders Aukland skis 700k

Ella HallApril 15, 2021

Perhaps this winter you skied 50-kilometers in a day. Maybe you’re a real go-getter and you logged 100 k in one go. Or maybe you’re Gus Schumacher and you recently clocked 200 k in a single outing. Regardless of your season or lifetime distance record, you can be sure that it pales in comparison to what Anders Aukland of Norway achieved this past weekend. Between Saturday morning to late Sunday night, a period of 41...

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Pioneer Midwest Ski Picking

Pioneer MidwestApril 14, 2021

Our ski picking trips are right around the corner this summer and we are looking forward to getting you out onto a new rocket-fast pair of skis this upcoming season! We will be traveling to each of our manufacturer’s major warehouses and sorting through thousands of skis to find the best available options to fit your needs. Whether it be a warm specific skate ski, cold weather classic ski, or anything in between; we have...

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Ski-Fit: The Best Sports for Skiers Who Want to Stay in Shape in the Post-Season

FasterSkierApril 14, 2021

If we could, we would ski all year round. Of course, Mother Nature has other ideas. When spring comes into season, it’s time to start thinking about other things to do because the snow won’t be around for long and your powder won’t remain dry. Although landing softly in Les Houches, France is the aim, it will have to wait for another six months before that an option, unfortunately. However, that doesn’t mean you have...

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Constant Nordic Motion : Sten Fjeldheim Retires

Peter VordenbergApril 14, 2021

Sten Fjeldheim, the cross-country ski coach at Northern Michigan University announced his retirement on March 30th. He coached and mentored at the school for 35 years. This piece from The Mining Journal speaks to Fjeldheim’s legacy and the many accolades NMU skiers achieved under his tutelage. Below are thoughts about Fjeldheim from former NMU skier, U.S. Ski Team athlete and Head Coach, Peter Vordenberg. According to a NMU press release, Fjeldheim had this to say...

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2021-22 National Team Roster Announced (Press Release)

FasterSkierApril 13, 2021

Press Release NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine (April 14, 2021) – The US Biathlon board of directors today named the following athletes to the National Team and Junior National Team for the 2021-22 season. National A1 Team Clare Egan (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) Susan Dunklee (Craftsbury, Vt.) Sean Doherty (Center Conway, N.H.) National A2 Team Jake Brown (St. Paul, Minn.) Leif Nordgren (Hinesburg, Vt.) National A3 Team Joanne Reid (Grand Junction, Colo.) Deedra Irwin (Pulaski, Wis.)...

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How to Choose Snowmobile Tracks the Right Way

FasterSkierApril 13, 2021

It can be difficult to choose the right new snowmobile track for your sled. Frequently, the sales information is unclear on how to choose the right snowmobile track size. Using a snowmobile can be an enjoyable hobby or a practical means of getting around in the winter. However, much as in any other ride, you must choose the appropriate gear for the level of efficiency you need to get the most out of your ride....

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APU and UAA Skiers Take Season-Ending FIS Races in Alaska

Gavin KentchApril 13, 2021

ANCHORAGE — The calendar said April, but the thermometer said January, as a small but well-credentialed field of athletes competed in a pair of FIS races at Anchorage’s Kincaid Park over the weekend. The April 10 and 11 events appear to have been among the latest FIS races held in this country in the past 30 years. Saturday morning in Anchorage dawned clear and cold. Anchorage broke its all-time temperature record for April 10 with...

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Seeks Cross Country Development Coach

Chris GroverApril 12, 2021

Dear Cross Country Community, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is hiring a Cross Country Development Coach. We have split the job description and responsibilities of the D-Team Coach / Development Coach position. Kate Johnson will remain the Cross Country D-Team Coach. You can find a link to the application process here: Cross Country Development Coach If you know of someone who would be excellent in this position, please pass this link along. You can also...

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Lung Health in Nordic Sports Study: Call for Survey Responses

FasterSkierApril 12, 2021

Lung health in Nordic Sports study! Do you ever wonder if a bad cough or raspy voice after a ski race or biathlon race affects your lung health? Do you ever wonder how cold is too cold to train or race or other health factors like itchy skin or food allergies affect your lung health? Then your participation in this study will help researchers understand the full extent, type and causes of respiratory health...

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The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks Seeks Head Coach Junior and Racing Program

FasterSkierApril 11, 2021

The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks (NSCF) is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Head Coach to lead its junior racing and training program, Fairbanks Cross Country (FX C). Salary starts at $40,000 and up depending upon experience. The FXC Head Coach reports directly to the Director of Skier Development and the Skier Development Oversight Committee. Ideally, the candidate who is selected would arrive in Fairbanks by June 1st and be leading the program by...

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