Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!
WADA approves use of approved non-WADA labs
5/12/2010 - By WADA
World Anti-Doping Agency endorsed the use properly approved, non-WADA accredited facilities to increase the number of laboratories worldwide that have the capacity to analyze blood for the specific purpose of the Athlete Biological Passport Program.
Canadian Team Leader Dave Wood resigns
5/11/2010 - By Mike Muha
Canadian cross-country ski team's most successful coach Dave Wood has resigned, ending a run of more than a decade of work with Cross Country Canada.
ISHA and U.S. Hall of Fame partner to increase member benefits
5/11/2010 - By ISHA
ISHA and the Ski Hall of Fame will combine memberships. ISHA will also relocate its administration in the national ski museum building of the Hall of Fame in Ishpeming, Michigan, the historic center of organized skiing in the United States.
Recreation Passport to increase funds for Michigan state parks
5/10/2010 - By DNRE
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed into law the “Recreation Passport” legislation, which creates a new funding source for Michigan’s state parks, state recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, non-motorized trails and pathways and local parks.
Center of Excellence celebrates one year anniversary
5/10/2010 - By US Ski Team
"I see it as a dream realized. As we were watching it come together it had an impact on my motivation," Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) said. "No national governing body has anything to rival this Center of Excellence."
Aalberg impressed by Oslo's 2010 World Championships cooperation
5/7/2010 - By Oslo 2011
Aalberg left Vancouver and the Olympic system on 14 April straight to the job with the 2011 World Championships in Oslo.
Out-of-competition doping testing continues
5/7/2010 - By FIS
Given the demonstrated higher rate of effectiveness in catching cheaters, out-of-competition testing also represents the continued focus of the FIS Anti-Doping program.
Maine Club finalist for FIS SnowKidz Award
5/6/2010 - By US Ski Team
The Maine Winter Sports Center was among eight finalists for the first International Ski Federation's FIS SnowKidz Award for its ongoing "Healthy Hometowns" program introduces nearly 5,000 new participants to nordic skiing each year.
Time to say goodbye
5/6/2010 - By FIS
The end of an Olympiad is not only marked by the Olympic Games but often also by the retirement of many athletes who decide to bring down the curtain on their distinguished careers. This year is no exception.
Share Concept2 Erg workouts on Facebook
5/5/2010 - By Meredith Haff
Concept2, manufacturer of the Concept2 Indoor Rower and new SkiErg, has released a Facebook application designed to help friends track and share rowing or Nordic skiing workouts.
Ski walking clinic in Cadallic on May 15
5/5/2010 - By Pete Edwards
Free Nordic Ski Walking clinics are coming to AAR Mobility Systems 3rd Annual Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 15, 2010. The Wellness Fair will be held at Cadillac, Michigan’s new YMCA Community Center from 10am – 2pm.
Michigan to host Inaugural National J2 Ski Camp in July
5/4/2010 - By Mike Muha
This training camp will provide top Junior 2 age class cross country ski racers (age 14-15) with a great opportunity to work with other top J2’s from across the USA for a week of intensive training and education.
