The annual Cambridge Sports Union (CSU) rollerski will be held in North Andover on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. The race is a 7.5 k classic (one lap) for juniors and a 15 k (two laps) for everyone else. The roads are generally in excellent shape. CSU is seeking help from a few volunteers to help with timing and watching intersections. Let Jamie Doucett know if you (jdoucett@comcast.net) can help out.
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Birkie Registration Has Hit 9,000 of the 10,000 Cap! Only 1,000 spots left, and Wave 4 Skate is now closed. (birkie@birkie.com or 715-634-5025 with any questions.
Press release) We’re now at 8,900 total skiers registered for the Birkie, Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon races combined, to be held February 23, 2013. Our total, combined cap for these three races is 10,000 skiers, so if you plan on being part of our 40th annual celebration, click here.
(Press release) Enter for a Chance to Ski the Historic Re-Enactment of the Original Birkebeiner! This annual contest is now open for entries. The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is searching for three cross country skiers to depict the two Birkebeiner Warriors and Inga, the mother of baby Prince Haakon, at this year’s 40th annual American Birkebeiner ski race. Each year a trio is selected to ski the 54 kilometer journey from Cable to Hayward,...
The 10th annual 26.2 mile Individual Marathon 13.1 mile Individual Half Marathon 5K Fun Run/Walk The 10th Birkie Trail Run & Trek offers several fun and challenging events including the Individual Marathon Run, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, Birkie Trek Nordic Walk and the 5K Fun Run! The events are guaranteed to challenge even the strongest runners and Nordic Walkers. All events take place on the famous and hilly Birkie trail at one of the most...
KELLY BRUSH CENTURY RIDE READY TO ROLL SEPTEMBER 8 RIDERS SUPPORT ADAPTIVE SPORTS, SPINAL CORD INJURY PREVENTION BURLINGTON, Vt. (Aug. 22, 2012) — Vermont’s largest charity bike ride, the Kelly Brush Century Ride powered by VBT Bicycle and Walking Vacations, rolls on Sept. 8 in Middlebury Vt. The seventh annual ride benefits adaptive athletes and supports spinal cord injury prevention. In addition to being the largest ride of its type in the state, the event...
CXC Coaches Conference Oct. 19-21 at Telemark Resort in Cable, Wis. LOCATION Telemark Resort 42225 Telemark Rd., Cable, WI 54821 REGISTRATION FEE $75.00 – Conference only $125.00 – Conference with meals ON-LINE REGISTRATION Online registration: https://www.wepay.com/events/cxc-coaches-conference-1 LODGING Special lodging rate of $69.00/night is provided by Telemark Resort & Convention Center. To make a reservation please call (715) 798-3400 or (888) 757-1943. PRESENTERS – Walt Evans, USSA Sport Development Director – Jon...
The top tier of long distance ski racing across Europe will in 2013 consist of the six most prestigous long distance ski races, culminating in the Ski Classics Final in Sweden. After two seasons, the Ski Classics Series, has expanded with live TV broadcast of all races to over fifteen markets; increased prize money for the top teams, greater professional athletes and greater numbers of age-group participants. The 2013 Calendar will includes the epic Jizerska...
HOUGHTON, Mich. – Michigan Tech athletic director Suzanne Sanregret announced that former Michigan Tech student-athlete Andrew Joda has been hired as the associate head coach Nordic skiing/assistant coach cross country and track and field. “I am really excited to return to Michigan Tech,” said Joda. “Michigan Tech means a lot to me after being a student-athlete for the Huskies. I am looking forward to helping the student-athletes improve and excel.” Joda has served as a...
On Day 2 of the http://nccsef.org/news/?p=3518 GIRLS:
USSA National J2 Talent Camp Aug 4 – 11 Agenda (listed here (who qualified on results from the 2012 USSA Junior Cross Country Ski Championships) to train together, and learn from USST staff and top club coaches. The collaboration from regional coaches along with substantial support from USSA, and $4500 in support from the janice@nensa.net. Weekly Agenda: Athletes will have an opportunity to try out some of the same workouts that the Eastern REG...
Press release PARK CITY, UTAH — Women ski jumpers will vie this weekend for the top spot in the nation at the U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships in Utah. Jumper Jessica Jerome, last year’s large hill champion, is aiming for her ninth U.S. title. “It’s always nice to have U.S. Championships on our home hill,” Jerome said. “I am really looking forward to this weekend and getting back into the competition mode.” The...
New Gloucester, ME – U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, and New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) have partnered to create Paralympic Sport – Northeast. Paralympic Sport – Northeast is a community-based sports club developed to involve youth and adults, including active duty service members and veterans, with physical and visual disabilities in ongoing sports and physical activity, regardless of skill level. All programs and activities will be based in the Northeast...
Verbal Agreement Secures Start for Birkie 2013 (See 4/25/12 Press Release). Since then, however, the ABSF had not received a formal response to this long-term proposal and is therefore now focused on the immediate needs of the 2013 Birkie event and at least a short-term agreement for securing the start area. In mid-July both Kaufman and Robin Bucholz, current operator of Telemark, assured the ABSF through a verbal agreement that the 2013 Birkie can use...
Birkie.com press release) CLICK HERE — To See the Top 5 T-Shirt Designs & to Cast Your Vote. This is the American Birkebeiner’s fourth annual Birkie T-Shirt Design Contest. The contest is held every year in June. Skiers and non-skiers alike, and even first time artists, are encouraged to enter the design contest. “This contest is one more way to be involved in the Birkie events and to express your Birkie Fever,” said Ned Zuelsdorff, Executive...
Winter Competition Calendar Boasts Mix of New Venues and Classic Courses The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) has set the schedule for this season’s key competitive events including eight TD Bank Eastern Cup races over four weekends and the Championship events taking place in March. TD Bank Eastern Cup Series: The TD Bank Eastern Cup Series has been on the race calendar since the early years of NENSA, and is considered NENSA’s signature race...
Train With Birkie Champions! Matt Liebsch & Jennie Bender July 27-29 in Seeley, Wis. (Just ten miles north of Hayward) Imagine how much your skiing will improve by spending a weekend dryland training with Birkie Champions Matt Liebsch and Jennie Bender at the fastperformancetraining@gmail.com or, call 612-590-1427. CAMP SCHEDULE Friday, July 27, 2012: 3-5pm: Check in at Lenroot Lodge and Sawmill Saloon 5-6:15pm: Intro to the fundamental movements of Nordic skiing with Bill Pierce. Dryland skills and technique...
