Cambridge Sports Union

Ski Clubs and the Urban Hurdle Part 2: Cambridge Sports Union in and Around Boston

Jason AlbertSeptember 10, 2019

This is part two of a series featuring urban based cross-country clubs and how they make it work in the concrete jungle. You can read part one here. On the homepage of the Cambridge Sports Union (CSU) is an apt quote from tennis champion Arthur Ashe: “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.” The quote from Ashe came about as he described how to deal with challenges. And it’s the...

Other News

Registration Open for 2018 New England BKL Festival

FasterSkierDecember 28, 2017

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General Lifestyle News

State Takes Over Weston, Boston Ski Nonprofit ‘Cautiously Optimistic’

Peter MindeNovember 9, 2015

After being business-run for the last 40 years, the Weston Ski Track is now in the hands of the state of Massachusetts after the DCR decided to assume management this summer. Local skiers talk about the impact and potential implications of the decision.

General News Regional / Local Training

Skiing in the Dark: After Disconnect, Weston Works to Get Lights Back On

Peter MindeOctober 10, 2014

The Weston Ski Track just outside of Boston is a busy place, with 1,100 season-pass holders and 25,000 to 30,000 skiers each winter. So when the lights went out last year, the community sprang into action.

Strength Training Workouts

Wednesday Workout: Functional Strength with the Cambridge Sports Union

Audrey ManganMay 29, 2013

Skiing is an upper-body sport. It doesn’t pay just to have a strong engine; if you want to win sprint finishes you’d better have a strong double-pole, too. CSU head coach Rob Bradlee takes us through one of his standby summer strength workouts — no gym required.

General

Caldwell Sport on CSU’s Success

Alex KochonOctober 23, 20121

This article is a paid advertisement by Cambridge Sports Union (CSU) in recent years. Last spring, USSA named Rob Bradlee

Juniors Racing

Video: Junior Nationals J2 Classic Sprints

Audrey ManganMarch 7, 2012

All 2012 Cross Country Junior Nationals coverage is brought to you through the generous support of J2 boys’ heat brackets |

Juniors Racing

Hoenig and Stock Claim Double Gold for New England and CSU in Junior Nationals Sprint

Audrey ManganMarch 6, 2012

All 2012 Cross Country Junior Nationals coverage is brought to you through the generous support of J1 boys qualifier results Overall sprint results Stock Knocks off Another National Title As junior skiers grow through the age-class ranks, there are certain names that routinely pop up near the top of results at Junior Nationals. Corey Stock’s (New England/Cambridge Sports Union) is one such name. But she isn’t simply fast; she consistently performs at the very top...

General Juniors News Racing Results

Harmeyer, Kern Tally J2 Sprint Victories for New England

Alex KochonMarch 5, 20121

All 2012 Cross Country Junior Nationals coverage is brought to you through the generous support of J2 boys sprint brackets Overall results Kern Claims Championship Upon Return Just over a week ago, Julia Kern was racing in Estonia at the J1 Scando Cup and led the American women in the 5 k classic, placing 14th. If that wasn’t impressive enough, consider she’s a J2. The Cambridge Sports Union skier from Massachusetts returned to the states...

General Health News

Results Released On Compartment Syndrome Survey

FasterSkierNovember 24, 20107

Cambridge Sports Union has completed its on-line survey examining the prevalence of chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) within the competitive nordic ski community in North America. The purpose of the survey was to gauge the extent of CECS among cross-country skiers, and to collect data that contributes to understanding the etiology of CECS. Fifty coaches responded to the survey, representing roughly 1,500 athletes. The teams represented include youth and regional clubs, the U.S. and Canadian...