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Burke Mountain Academy’s Open Training Sessions and Winter Camp

Burke Mountain AcademyNovember 4, 2013

Join us for these free training sessions, all winter long! Head Coach Kate Barton and BMA Nordic will host free training sessions for any local athlete who is interested in getting in an extra cardio session during the winter, learning some Nordic technique, or experiencing BMA Nordic training firsthand. These sessions will include the Alpine Junior Weekday program athletes. Everyone is welcome! When: Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:30/5 p.m.  Where: BMA Soccer Field  Who: Middle/High School Athletes  What: Nordic Skiing,...

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Birkie and Korte to Close Within Days: 85 Spots Left for 2014 Birkie

American BirkebeinerOctober 8, 2013

Get Info on 50 “Second Chance” Entries It’s here! We’re quickly counting down to the last 85 American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet entries. (Like last year, the Prince Haakon 12K will remain open until those spots fill.) PLUS … get info below on 50 “Second Chance” entries through our “Skiers for Cures” charitable partner. Once again, JDRF will have these entries available to those who sign up to fundraise to help JDRF research and find a...

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MSU Movement Science Lab Looking for Masters: Recruitment Round Two

BrainspiralSeptember 30, 2013

Idaho Masters Skiers, Montana State University’s Movement Science Lab is looking for Nordic skiers to participate in a research project this fall and winter. We are looking for Masters-level cross country skiers who fit the following criteria: 40-69 years old, male or female. Competitive cross-country skiers who plan on participating in the 2014 Boulder Mountain Tour. Interested in being part of a ground-breaking study on this unique population of athletes. The purpose of the project...

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500 Birkie Spots Left, Plus ‘Second Chance’ Entries and Wave Closings Sept. 27

American BirkebeinerSeptember 26, 2013

More Wave Closings – Sept. 27 Only 500 Spots Left 50 “Second Chance” Entries  And, More Wave Closings: 1:00 p.m., Sept 27 It looks like we’re there, the final countdown for the remaining registrations for Birkie 2014. We now have Click Here for information. Next Waves to Close: Sept. 27, at 1:00 p.m. Classic Waves: 1 and 5 Skate Wave: 5    The following waves, below, have already closed. Please look for continued updates on CLICK...

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The Great NINJA Buff Fundraiser

BrainspiralSeptember 24, 2013

CANMORE, Alberta — Team Ninja is very proud to announce it has a new member: Buff Canada has come on as a huge sponsor for us and provided us with custom TEAM NINJA Buffs! We are very grateful for Peter Collins and Buff Canada’s incredible generosity. The Ninjas will be sporting our new Buffs while training and racing towards our Olympic dreams and you can do the same by getting your very own TEAM NINJA...

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2013 CXC Coaches Conference Oct. 18-20

BrainspiralSeptember 9, 2013

Press release) This year’s CXC Coaches Conference will be focused on USSA Level 100 Coaches Certification and practical experience that a coach at any level can simply integrate into their training program. Coaches will be able to complete full certification during the weekend and receive certification license and a patch. Location Cable Community Center / County Highway M / Cable, WI 54821 / Map let us know.

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Kelly Brush Century Ride Rolls on Saturday, Sept. 7

BrainspiralSeptember 3, 2013

Paralympic medalist to join the ride  BURLINGTON, Vt. (September 3, 2013) Vermont’s largest charity ride, the Kelly Brush Century Ride powered by VBT Bicycle and Walking Vacations, is set to roll on Saturday in Middlebury, Vt. Over 700 cyclists and handcyclists are expected to spin through the scenic Champlain Valley raising funds for adaptive athletes and ski racing safety. Among the riders will be 13-time Paralympic medalist Chris Waddell. He is the most decorated male...

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Register by Wednesday to Save on Birkie, Trail Run and Other Events

American BirkebeinerJuly 30, 2013

Birkie Trail Run, Relay, and Trek (Photo: Kelly Randolph) (Birkie press release) 11th Annual RUN, RELAY, and TREK RUN, RELAY, or TREK – THE BIRKIE TRAIL Sept. 21, 2013 – Hayward/Cable, WI What great weather for running in the Northwoods of Hayward and Cable, WI, right now! The Birkie ski trail is green and lush, and weather reports show temperatures settled in the mid 70s and 80s for the next couple of weeks. It’s a...

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Birkie Hosts 16-Nation Worldloppet Meeting

American BirkebeinerJune 11, 2013

( June 13-16: Worldloppet Annual General Meeting On June 13-16, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation will host delegates from all 16 nations of the Worldloppet Ski Federation at the Worldloppet Annual General Meeting in Hayward/Cable, Wisconsin. The American Birkebeiner will host both meetings and times to socialize at various venues in Hayward and Cable, Wisconsin, including Lakewoods Resort and the Lumberjack Village. The Worldloppet Annual General Meeting is a time for ski marathon organizations to sit down...

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