Cross Country Ski Racing News

Freeman named NCAA Central Region's Female Athlete of the Year

6/6/2011 - By Green Bay Athletics

Following an impressive senior campaign in 2010-11, Green Bay Nordic skier Carolyn Freeman (Ely, Minn.) has been selected as the NCAA Central Region's Female Athlete of the Year. The award was voted on by the region's coaches.

US National Masters comes to Michigan in 2012

6/3/2011 - By NM2012

February 10-12, 2012 skiers of all abilities from throughout North America will enjoy three days of fantastic National Masters ski races, and fun social events as the National Masters visits the lower peninsula of Michigan for the first time.

XCHQ's Joe Frye throws well at NCAA Championships

5/31/2011 - By Bob Frye

Joe Frye is on sabbatical from Cross Country Ski Headquarters Team and Michigan Cup competition. He been quite busy, however, i the men's hammer throw at NCAA Divison I Championships.

UPDATED: Utah Nordic Alliance looking for coach

5/30/2011 - By Jesse A. Stewart

The Utah Nordic Alliance (TUNA), based in Salt Lake City, UT., is seeking a highly qualified individual to apply for a full-time year-round position of Head Coach/Program Director for the Junior competition and recreational nordic ski programs.

Alberta and Quebec get Cross-Country Skiing World Cups in 2012

5/27/2011 - By Chris Dornan

The Canmore Nordic Centre, which is the home training centre for Canada’s National Ski Team, will host its fourth series of World Cup races since 2005, while Quebec City will host elite cross-country ski racing at the World Cup level for the first time.

SISU Ski Fest needs Race Administrator

5/26/2011 - By Geneva Smiles

Going into our third season now, the SISU Ski Fest board of directors has realized the potential for our race to grow in years to come, and with that, we are looking to hire a Race Administrator to help us with recruiting, marketing, volunteer coordinatio

US Ski Team Athlete spotlight: Andy Newell

5/26/2011 - By US Ski Team

There is more to Andy than his competition results. We caught up with Andy to learn a little more about the man behind the cross country machine.

NMU's Liebner voted CCSA Skier of the Year

5/24/2011 - By Calvin Larson

Andy Liebner, of the Northern Michigan University Nordic ski team, has been selected as the Central Collegiate Ski Association Regional Skier of the Year for 2010-11. The CCSA coaches selected Liebner for the award at their annual meeting on May 23.

Kearney, Randall headline USSA Awards

5/24/2011 - By USSA

Olympic champion Hannah Kearney (Norwich, VT) and cross country star Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) headlined the list of honorees as the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced its annual awards.

2011 Michigan Cup recap and full results

5/11/2011 - By Mike Muha

Official point’s keeper Ken Dawson has released the complete 2011 Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Race Series results (PDF) and season statistics. The results include full individual standings.

Green Bay hires Ken Statz as Nordic Ski Coach

5/10/2011 - By Green Bay Athletics

Green Bay Athletics has announced the hiring of former Phoenix skier Ken Statz as the new head coach of the school's Nordic skiing program.

Canda announces 2010 National Team and Coaching staff

5/4/2011 - By Cross Country Canada

Cross Country Canada has released its 2011/2012 season National Team and coaching staff roster on the heels of a record-breaking 2010/2011 campaign, which saw Canadian skiers achieve World Cup and World Championship medals.