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TD Bank Eastern Cup Day 2: Reynolds and Caldwell Repeat

FasterSkierDecember 20, 2010

Jericho, VT – The Ethan Allen Firing Range hosted today’s TD Bank Eastern Cup.  The original host, the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, had enough snow to pull of yesterday’s freestyle sprint on their own trails, but felt that moving to Jericho for the longer mass start classic races would provide the best possible racing conditions for the athletes.  They were right.  With temperatures in the mid-twenties, easy waxing, and a beautiful race course, smiles were everywhere at today’s events....

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TD Bank Eastern Cup Series Opens in Craftsbury, Vermont; Reynolds and Caldwell Victorious
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TD Bank Eastern Cup Series Opens in Craftsbury, Vermont; Reynolds and Caldwell Victorious

FasterSkierDecember 19, 2010

Craftsbury, VT – While much of New England waits for skiable snow, over 300 of the fastest cross-country ski racers took to the 1.3K sprint course at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center today to contest the first TD Bank Eastern Cup of the season.  A member of Craftsbury’s own team, the Green Racing Project’s Tim Reynolds and junior skier Skyler Davis from Stratton Mountain School were the men’s favorites heading into the day’s sprint.  On the...

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Austria’s Iraschko Get’s Fourth Win, Jerome Second

Ben TheyerlDecember 18, 2010

Dec. 17, 2010 — Light snowfall was the backdrop for competition at the K90 hill Friday in Notodden, Norway where Austria’s Daniela Iraschko won her fourth Continental Cup competition in a row this winter season. And Visa Women’s Ski Jumping Team member Jessica Jerome reached the podium for a third time this winter by taking second place. Iraschko jumped 97.0 and 95.5 meters; Jerome 94.0 and 91.5 meters and Italy’s Elena Runggaldier leaped from 10th...

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Van Leads U.S. Jumpers in Norway

FasterSkierDecember 18, 2010

NOTODDEN, Norway – Defending World Champion Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) continued to be a factor in the women’s Continental Cup Saturday finishing fourth in the final competition of a two-day event. Van, who had jumps of 88.5 and 91.0 meters, moved from ninth after the first jump to finish fourth followed by Abby Hughes (Park City, UT) in sixth. Hughes, who was in second after the first jumping round, was held in snowy conditions...

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Marolt Begins New Strategic Management Restructure For USSA

Ben TheyerlDecember 16, 20101

PARK CITY, UT (Dec. 16) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has announced changes in its organization to create a more consolidated management team and tighter focus on raising money to support its athletic programs. The changes, announced by USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt, are the outgrowth of a USSA Strategic Plan adopted by the Olympic sports organization in May. “Our USSA Strategic Plan has given us a clear vision of where we...

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Lindsey Van Leads USA Women Jumpers In Second Day Of Competition

Ben TheyerlDecember 12, 2010

VIKERSUND, Norway (Dec. 12) – Defending World Champion, Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) continued to be the picture of consistency with her jumping, taking third in a Continental Cup ski jumping event in the second day of a two-day competition in Vikersund. Austrian jumper Daniela Iraschko kept her hot streak alive, winning the competition with jumps of 118.9 and huge leap of 122.0 on her second ride for her third straight victory. Coline Mattel of...

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USA Women’s Ski Jumpers Make Leaps In Results

Ben TheyerlDecember 11, 2010

VIKERSUND, Norway (Dec. 11) – Sarah Hendrickson (Park City, UT) and World Champion Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) went two-three as the USA’s ski jumping women continued to put in another dazzling performance Saturday in a Continental Cup on the fabled jumping hill in Vikersund. Austrian Daniela Iraschko won the event with a second round long jump of 119.5 meters to continue her her strong early season showing. The pair of Americans had U.S. fans...

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Canadian Racing Kicks Off With Alberta Cup Series

Ben TheyerlDecember 8, 2010

Drew Goldsack leads Graeme Killick December 07, 2010 (Canmore, AB) – The Alberta Cup Series kicked off this past weekend with a 1km freestyle sprint competition on Dec. 4 and 9km classic race on Dec. 5. Saturday’s freestyle sprint race saw an Alberta World Cup Academy sweep of the Open Men’s podium, with Drew Goldsack claiming the victory, followed by Jess Cockney finishing second and Graham Nishikawa in third. Goldsack was the fastest qualifier of...

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Kornfield Nips Soederstrom and Norris In Fairbanks Sprint
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Kornfield Nips Soederstrom and Norris In Fairbanks Sprint

FasterSkierDecember 6, 2010

Tyler Kornfield nipped Alaska Nanook teammates David Norris and Erik Soederstrom in the second race of the 15th Annual Flint Hills Resources Town Race Series, the Fairbanks Youth Sports Classic Sprint, Saturday, December 4, in the late-afternoon dusk at Birch Hill Recreation Area. Kornfield’s photo-finish victory gained him a measure of revenge agains Soederstrom, who last year at the USSA National Championships in Anchorage pipped Kornfield in the Men’s Final. For a little club race,...

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USBA Junior Worlds Trials At Jericho, Vermont

Ben TheyerlDecember 2, 2010

The Ethan Allen Biathlon Club will be hosting the 2011 United States Biathlon Association (USBA) Youth/Junior World Team Trials and the USBA/Biathlon Canada North American Cup #2 at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vermont on December 27th to 30th, 2010. Results of the Youth/Junior World Team Trials will determine the athletes that will be selected to compete and represent the United States in the Youth/Junior World Championships in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic, January...

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Registration Open for the Fast and Female 2011 Annual US X-Country Ski Festival in Maine

FasterSkierNovember 30, 2010

Calgary, Alberta – With the onset of winter, Fast and Female is preparing to host its third Annual US X-Country Ski Festival. After being held for two consecutive years in Anchorage, Alaska, the 2011 Annual US X-Country Ski Festival will travel to Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine and take place on Sunday, January 9. On this special occasion, more than 150 female cross-country skiers and biathletes between the ages of 9 to 19 years old...

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MWSC Biathlon: Filling in the Gaps
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MWSC Biathlon: Filling in the Gaps

FasterSkierNovember 29, 2010

As we work our way into the racing season, our hours of training start to decrease slowly and the intensity levels rise. This creates an influx of free time, especially while at a training camp or while racing. A big part of being able to perform at a high level regularly is making sure you are getting enough rest in between workouts and races. We all stretch, dryfire, sleep and practice other good recovery activities...

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2nd Annual Women’s New Year Fit-Fest in Canmore

FasterSkierNovember 26, 2010

Canmore, Alberta – Are you looking for a unique holiday gift idea this year? If yes, then offer the gift of health, wellness and fun by signing up a girl friend to the 2011 Fast and Female Women’s New Year Fit-Fest to be held on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Canmore’s (AB) Athletic Evolution Gym. “Last year’s event was a tremendous success,” said Chandra Crawford, Fast and Female Founder, President and 2006 Olympic gold medallist. “We...

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MWSC Prepares for USBA Trials in Canmore
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MWSC Prepares for USBA Trials in Canmore

FasterSkierNovember 23, 2010

We are entering our final week in Canmore, the first two have been filled with ski care, getting use to skiing on snow again, and preparing for USBA Trials races. The first week was very warm, and a mix of roller skiing, running and some skiing by the end of the week. The Canmore Nordic Center does an amazing job of making snow once the weather cooperates and gives cold temps. In the matter of...

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UNH Skiing Establishes Paul E. Berton Scholarship

FasterSkierNovember 20, 2010

DURHAM, N.H. –  The University of New Hampshire ski program has announced that a new scholarship has been established in recognition of former UNH ski coach Paul Berton, commemorating his 33 years of service to the University’s ski program. The Paul E. Berton Scholarship Fund was created to provide meritorious scholarship support to members of the UNH men’s ski team. The Paul E. Berton Scholarship Fund honors coach Berton’s commitment and dedication to the UNH...

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Northug Unconfirmed for Gallivare; Saarinen Out

FasterSkierNovember 18, 2010

The Norwegian squad travels to Gällivare Thursday, but not with Petter Northug. Northug, who got sick during or shortly after last weekend’s season-opening races in Bietolstolen, will conduct a training session on Thursday. Afterwards, it will be decided whether he will travel to Sweden on Friday. Northug won the overall trophy in the World Cup last season. He also secured two Olympic gold medals. This year’s big goal is the World Cup in Holmenkollen in...

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