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(Press release) HAYWARD, Wis. (Feb. 18, 2015) – Due to cold weather, the Junior Birkie races will start one hour later at 10:00 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m. as originally scheduled on Friday, Feb. 20. Start times have also been compressed. The Barnebirkie will go off as scheduled at 12:30 p.m. New Junior Birkie start times are listed below: 10:00 a.m. U12 & U14 Boys 3 km 10:05 a.m. U12 & U14 Girls 3...
Maine Winter Sports Center Kicks off $20 Million Dollar Endowment Campaign with Major Gift
BrainspiralFebruary 11, 2015
(Maine Winter Sports Center (MWSC) new life, has given a $2,000,000 gift and an additional $3,000,000 matching gift to kick off MWSC’s $20-million-dollar endowment campaign. Fully matched, Smith’s gift will represent $8 million dollars in endowment contribution. When it was announced in February of 2014 that the MWSC would be losing its funding in April of that year, the future of the organization was in serious doubt. The MWSC immediately launched a campaign intended to...
Press release) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The NNF announced a prize money win schedule for any American competing at OPA Cup Finals events. As a pillar project, the OPA Cup represents a priority for NNF funding. The key development trip is funded with $31,000 of NNF trip support. This year, the NNF is raising the stakes for skiers competing by adding a bonus win schedule for any U.S. skiers seeking to compete. Prize money...
CXC Seeks Communications and Media Coordinator
BrainspiralFebruary 10, 2015
Central Cross Country Ski Association is looking for Communications and Media Coordinator. Position Activities:Writing – Developing impactful and targeted written communications content Data Management – Management of data of communications audiences and messages Content Distribution – Innovative management and operation of content distribution systems including Website, email, blogs and other means Web Management – Management of communications on CXC’s Web site, providing leadership and guidance to all CXC staff, plus integration with third-party sites, especially social...
Press release) SALT LAKE CITY- The NNF Fundraising Auction will begin on February 4th, 2015 and last two weeks. Proceeds will support the NNF pillar projects, skiing development projects focused on up-and-coming U.S. skiers. Auction items include ski industry products from L.L. Bean, Fischer Sports, Madshus, Skida Sport, Julbo, Hoka, Rossignol, One-Way, Ibex Outdoor Clothing, Podium Wear, Salomon and Bjorn Dahlie. Outreach and support for the auction include art, flyfishing and skiing lessons from International athletes, lodging...
National Nordic Foundation Pledges $8,000 of Support for World Championships Team
National Nordic FoundationJanuary 28, 2015
(www.nationalnordicfoundation.org. The NNF congratulates this year’s team: 2015 U.S. World Championship Cross Country Team Name, Hometown, Birthdate, USSA Club, Past Championships Men Dakota Blackhorse-von Jess, Bend, OR, 3/18/86, Bend Endurance Academy Kyle Bratrud, Eden Prairie, MN, 2/9/93, Northern Michigan University Ski Team Erik Bjornsen, Winthrop, WA, 7/14/91, Alaska Pacific University Nordic (2013) Matt Gelso, Truckee, CA, 7/18/88, Sun Valley Ski Education Founation Olympic Development Team Simi Hamilton, Aspen, CO, 5/14/87, Stratton Mountain School/T2 (2011)...
NorAm Canadian Eastern Championships Return to Nakkertok in Gatineau/Cantley from Jan. 30-Feb. 1
BrainspiralJanuary 28, 2015
(Press release) The 2015 Haywood NorAm Canadian Eastern Championships and Buff Sprints is a prestigious cross-country skiing event which takes place on January 30, 31 and February 1, 2015, at the Nakkertok South Nordic Centre in Gatineau/Cantley, Quebec. “The Easterns,” as the competition is known, is sanctioned by the International Ski Federation (FIS) and is part of the Haywood NorAm Race Series. The Easterns permits Canadian cross-country skiers, both experienced and novice (seniors and juniors, men...
For the 2015 Birkie, Kortelopet, or Prince Haakon (susan.kendrick@birkie.com. Thanks to all our Sponsors, including SWIX, Title Sponsor of the Swix American Birkebeiner and Birkie ski events, Feb. 19-22, 2015, as well as Advantage Emblem, Cabin Stop, FITS, GU Energy, Life Link lll, Madshus, Marshfield Clinic – Hayward Center, New Moon Ski & Bike, Nuun Hydration, and dozens of other businesses, organizations, and professional services.
A Guide to the Development Trips Selected at the U.S. Cross Country Championships
National Nordic FoundationJanuary 5, 2015
www.nordicchampionships.org For more information including the criteria in determining each of these teams, log onto the USSA website at: www.nationalnordicfoundation.org.
Last Monday, 150 bright-eyed kids got a chance to ski with 23 top US athletes at the 4th Annual Lickety-Splits Ski Camp for Kids. The camp offered the opportunity for kids to spend the afternoon playing games and learning to ski from some of the best skiers in the country. Tyler Kornfield, the founder of Lickety-Splits, noted “This year’s camp was the best yet. Since the beginning, we have had between 100 and 140 kids [per year]...
US Nationals | NNF Allocations
National Nordic FoundationDecember 30, 2014
The update on U.S. Nationals from the organizing committee and download selection criteria for the U23 Championships, the World Junior Championships and the OPA Cup events in 2015. Read the full press release here. Facebook NNF Website
Food Fun at Birkie Tour
American BirkebeinerDecember 29, 2014
(http://www.birkie.com/ski/events/birkie-tour/ We look forward to seeing you having fun on the trails!
Eastern Cup Opener Concludes with Snowy Mass Starts at Rikert
BrainspiralDecember 29, 2014
(Dec. 21 press release) On day two of the NENSA Eastern Cup Opener, the courses at Rikert Nordic Center were fast and covered with a dusting of fresh snow. The day was chilly, with temperatures at 25, and flurries throughout the morning and into the afternoon, causing racers to whip out their glasses to see through the snow. The Bill Koch League racers got to lead the packs today and they competed in freestyle races,...
Interview with CXC President Oyvind Solvang
BrainspiralDecember 18, 2014
By Peter Graves (1:2 challenge grant, we need to raise $30,000 to leverage the $60,000 from our generous benefactors. This donor opportunity provides a way for anyone to give back to our sport through CXC Programs.
Birkie Skiers in FIS Marathon Cup
American BirkebeinerDecember 17, 2014
Press release) This past weekend saw the start of the FIS Marathon Cup for the 2014-2015 season in Livingo, Italy. Birkie Ambassador Holly Brooks (USA) started the season off right with a podium finish. She finished 2nd to World Cup stand out and Olympic Medalist Riita-LiisaRoponen (FIN). The Men’s race was won in a photo finish by former Birkie Champion Benoit Chauvet (FRA) with runner up Petr Novak (CZW) also a veteran Birkie competitor. The...
FOLJMS Auction – skis, gear, and more
BrainspiralDecember 16, 2014
Show your support for cross-country skiing in Greater Boston, while getting your holiday shopping done! The FOLJMS Online Auction is open and running until Sunday, December 21, 2014.