Cross Country Ski Racing News
Which U.S. community should lay claim to Nordic Town USA title?
10/8/2012 - By NNF
We call on all citizens of America’s Nordic ski towns to participate in the NNF’s Nordic Town USA Challenge. The National Nordic Foundation exists to support tomorrow’s Nordic stars today and thereby grow our status as a Nordic Nation.
Birkie Registration hits 9,000 of the 10,000 Cap!
10/6/2012 - By Susan Kendrick
Our total, combined cap for these three races is 10,000 skiers, so if you plan on being part of our 40th annual celebration, now is the time to register! Last year registration closed on November 21, and we expect an even earlier closing this year.
Great Lakes JO Team Selection
10/5/2012 - By Nick Baic
Official Great Lakes Division Junior Olympic Qualification scoring: How do I get on the Junior Olympic team?
Grand Marias Rollerski Marathon race review
10/3/2012 - By Randy Bladel
Jan Petter Lovald of Hopkins, Minnesota, quickly went off the front with new inline skate wheels. I tried to close the gap on the first uphill, but realized it was not possible, especially on the flats and downhills.
Grand Marias Rollerski Marathon results
10/3/2012 - By Nikki Darrow
Here are the race results from Sunday, September 30's roller ski race in Grand Marais MI.
Hot. Cool. Yours. - Slogan for 2014 Stochi Olympic Games
10/1/2012 - By Stocki Olypmic Commitee
The slogan is made up of two parts: one dynamic (changeable) and one constant. It is intended to reflect the national character of Russia and the values of the Sochi 2014 brand, and Sochi 2014’s approach to the organization and staging of the Games.
WADA publishes 2013 Prohibited List
9/29/2012 - By Mike Muha
WADA’s Executive Committee approved the 2013 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods on September 10, 2012. There are a few noteworthy changes to the List, which will come into force on January 1, 2013.
5,000 expected Vasa weekend...for Snowcross
9/28/2012 - By Mike Muha
It’ll be a big weekend in Traverse City, since the snowmobile race coincides with a major national ski race – the North American Vasa Festival of Races – as well as the Traverse City Winter Microbrew and Music Festival. Competition for hotel rooms?
Ski Fest: morning time trial, head-to-head racing in the afternoon
9/24/2012 - By Eli Brown
Kick off the season with X-C skiing, Ski Swap and a MI Cup race. Center stage will be our 3rd annual ski loop with trucked-in snow from Howe Arena.
100 days until the FIS Tour de Ski kick off in Oberhof
9/19/2012 - By FIS
Due to the FIS Nordic World Ski Championshis scheduled in Val di Fiemme from February 20th until March 3rd, the Tour will be shorter featuring just seven stages in nine days.
Northshore Rollerski Marathon report
9/18/2012 - By Randy Bladel
The scene at the start was the usual controlled chaos of a large wave-start race, with loud music, announcements, lines of port-a-potties and chairs, and lots of bodies warming up with nervous energy.
Liebsch and Potyondy win NorthShore Rollerski Marathon
9/17/2012 - By Mike Muha
Birkie champion Matt Liebsch rollerskied a blazing 2:44 per mile pace to win the 17th Annual NorthShore Rollerski Marathon in 1:11:28 this past Saturday. Local Michigan Cup skier Randy Bladel was 16th overall for the men, finishing in 2:01:01.
