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Calgary Cross-Country Skiers and Biathletes Scramble to Secure Winter Training Facility

Alex KochonAugust 16, 2016

(www.gofundme.com/foothillsnordic) that kicks off on August 15. A successful campaign will see Foothills implement innovative, hydrant-based snowmaking along with snow farming and harvesting techniques – maximizing the longevity of natural snow. Committed to the community, the non-profit Foothills Nordic has volunteer groomed ski trails at the City of Calgary’s Confederation Park Golf Course for over 20 years, to the benefit of its over 700 club members and all Calgarians, but Calgary’s chinook-influenced winters make snowmaking...

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SMS Elite Team Hosting Two Clinics: Aug. 21 and Sept. 25

BrainspiralAugust 15, 2016

The Stratton Mountain School Elite Team is hosting 2 clinics Sunday August 21 at Stratton Mountain School Sunday September 25 in Hanover, NH Come rub shoulders with Olympic athletes and celebrate cross-country skiing! Both clinics start with instruction and training and end with a video presentation and a question and answer period with the team. Everyone should bring running clothes, bounding poles and a change of clothes. Clinics will run from 2:30-4:30 pm. There is...

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Lifesport Calgary Retailer Continues the Tradition!

BrainspiralJuly 6, 2016

CALGARY, Alberta — On July 1st, http://lifesport-calgary.com/) is a specialty retailer offering a wide array of Cross-Country skis, Bikes, and Disc Golf products and accessories. In addition, Lifesport provides fast turn-around, inhouse Bike and Cross country ski service. The company was founded in 1987 by Norm Person and has transitioned to a new ownership, under Kit Richmond, Rick Giberson, and Pete Krohn.

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APU Masters On-Snow Ski Camp July 27-30

BrainspiralJune 3, 2016

This summer APU is hosting a masters on-snow ski camp at the Thomas Training Center on Eagle Glacier. Come experience glacier training, just as APU’s Elite team and Olympians Kikkan Randall, Holly Brooks, Erik and Sadie Bjornsen make their seasons. “Skiers are made in the Summer” The camp is coached by Erik Flora, Dylan Watts, and Galen Johnston. Coaching staff has experience at nearly all ages and levels, from recreational to Olympic and World Championship...

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Birkie Registration Opens May 2

American BirkebeinerMay 2, 2016

Birkie 2017 Event Registration Opens Today! Exciting New Schedule! Waves Fill Fast! Kortelopet & Slumberland American Birkebeiner Experience the New Start Line! Test Your Inner Warrior! Saturday, January 15, 2017 45NRTH Fat Bike Birkie World’s Largest Fat Bike Race! Test Your Skill on the Rolling Hills! A Race Distance for Everyone!

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Bend Endurance Academy Hires Nelson as New Head Coach

BrainspiralApril 28, 2016

(Bend,Ore) — Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) is pleased to announce Bernadette Nelson as the new Head Nordic Coach. Nelson joins BEA after a two-year coaching stint at Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF) where she was the Post Graduate and Elite Team Nordic Coach. Prior to her time at BSF Nelson was the Assistant Nordic Coach for Montana State University for three years. “We’re really excited to be bringing Bernie on as Head Nordic Coach,” states Nordic Program...

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National U16 Camp Selections and Program for Summer 2016

National Nordic FoundationApril 8, 2016

rick@svsef.org. Please provide these divisional selections no later than May 1st, 2016 and also be sure to inform the discretionary picks of their selection. Attendees are required to organize their own flights or ground transport into Duluth, MN to arrive on Sunday, July 24 by 8pm and to depart on the following Sunday, July 31 by 5pm. Lodging, meals and all associated camp costs are included in the camp fee of $675.00. Skiers who have...

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USSA Membership Prizes Still Available

BrainspiralMarch 31, 2016

(Press release) PARK CITY, UT (March 28, 2016) – The USSA SuperTour and long distance races of the L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships at Craftsbury, VT closed out a very successful 2015-16 US. Ski and Snowboard Association cross country season. But even though the season is winding down, there¹s still time to support the successful athletes of the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team by joining the USSA as a general member. For just $15 you...

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2016 AXCS National Masters Coming To Royal Gorge March 19-20

Eric ByramMarch 9, 2016

2016 AXCS National Masters Coming To Royal Gorge March 19-20 With several feet of recent fresh snowfall to replenish the trails, the world-famous Royal Gorge ski resort is ready and waiting for master skiers from across the USA to visit for the 2016 National Masters coming up March 19-20. Racing will start off on Saturday, March 19 with a 10km classic race. Skiers will start in various waves based on age category registration. An open...

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Record Number of Riders Compete in 2016 Fat Bike Birkie

American BirkebeinerMarch 7, 2016

Record Number of Riders Compete in 2016 Fat Bike Birkie Ross & Rinehart Repeat & Three-Peat on the Podium! CABLE, Wis. (March 5, 2015) – It was a glorious, 28º degree day in Cable, Wisconsin for the 4th annual 45NRTH Fat Bike Birkie Presented by Freewheel Bike. The finish of the 2016 47K race was akin to an instant replay from 2015. Will Ross, 2016 champion, repeated his first place 2015 finish, and Jenna Rinehart three-peated...

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Birkie Seeks Volunteers

American BirkebeinerJanuary 9, 2016

www.birkie.com/volunteer, choose the event they wish to volunteer for, choose the date, time, and shift location they wish to support with their time and energy. For additional information, email the ABSF at birkie@birkie.com, or call the ABSF office at (715) 634-5025. About the American Birkebeiner® Ski Foundation and Birkie® Events Located near Hayward and Cable, Wisconsin, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF), a 501(c)(3) organization, is known for its signature American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon held each...

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Q & A with USSA Nordic Director Robert Lazzaroni

Eric ByramDecember 18, 2015

Why is membership growth important? Nordic skiing is a family – we’re all very close. We’re proud of our sport heroes. We need to give our entire family an opportunity to feel the pride of supporting our national team and the development system that helped them reach the top. Now, for just $15, you can be a part of their success. What’s important for USSA competitors? One of the most important elements of a sport program is having...

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Birkie Announces 2016 Poster and T-Shirt Design Contest Winners

American BirkebeinerDecember 14, 2015

Official 2016 Event Poster and T-shirts Available Now HAYWARD, Wis. — Earlier this year, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF), hosted design contests for the official Birkie 2016 event poster and t-shirt. The ABSF is pleased to announce the contest winners and to share their creative designs which will become the face of the 2016 Slumberland American Birkebeiner, North America’s largest cross-country ski race. Winner of the first official Birkie poster design contest is Christopher Schmidt of Minneapolis, MN. Schmidt’s...

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Bend Endurance Academy Asks for Equal and Reasonable Access to Mt. Bachelor Nordic Trails

Eric ByramDecember 11, 2015

Click here to learn more about what you can do to support BEA’s “Let the Kids Ski Campaign”.

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CXC End of the Year Drive

Eric ByramDecember 5, 2015

“Giving kids one more activity they find interesting and engaging, as a way to use their bodies to help settle their minds and be more available for the traditional learning is really beneficial and the “Brenden has been skiing with the “Passion for coaching and the sport only gets you so far, then you have to have the skill set to draw from to coach properly; especially now when you are seeing the pipeline...

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Birkie Development Grant Contest: Video Challenge Now Open

American BirkebeinerNovember 17, 2015

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is excited to offer a $2500 youth racing development grant for junior ski clubs or teams (kids 13-18 years of age). To enter the grant contest, teams must submit a video that expresses what a healthy, active Birkie lifestyle means to them. The word BIRKIE must be spelled out with each letter representing one aspect of what the Birkie lifestyle means to the team. The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation...

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APU Women’s Elite Ski Team Recipient of National Grant From the Women’s Sport Foundation

Eric ByramNovember 10, 2015

http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/en/sitecore/content/home/programs/t

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Kingston Roller Ski Race is Back: Nov. 22

Alex KochonNovember 7, 2015

After a one year hiatus, the Kingston Roller Ski races are back with the 11th annual edition. Scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2015, this year is shaping up to be as good as any in the past. The sponsors are lined up and include Toko wax, Verge uniforms, Nathan hydration, Polar heart rate monitors, Concept2/SkiErg, Rudy Project, V2 roller skis, Accelerade sports drink, and Ear Mitts. They all have donated great equipment and other merchandise to...

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Birkie Seeks Birkebeiner Warriors, Inga & Prince Haakon

American BirkebeinerNovember 6, 2015

(Press Release) HAYWARD, Wis. – Each February more than 10,000 cross-country skiers gather in Cable and Hayward, Wisconsin to take part in North America’s largest and greatest ski race, the American Birkebeiner. In homage to the races roots, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) seeks a trio of cross country skiers to represent two Birkebeiner warriors and Inga, mother of Prince Haakon, in the 43rd American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon slated for February 20, 2016. In 1206, Norway was in the...

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Birkie and Korte Registration Closes on Tuesday

American BirkebeinerNovember 2, 2015

Slumberland American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet race registration will close Tuesday, November 3, at 11:59 p.m. CST! We don’t want you to miss out on the 2016 Birkie experience! Based on registrations received as of this morning, the participant cap will be reached by Tuesday night! Please share this with family and friends who have yet to register! Prince Haakon registration will remain open! Slumberland American Birkebeiner – Skate & Classic! February 20, 2016 Register Now Prince Haakon...

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