Cross Country Ski Racing News
US Biathlon Board Names Max Cobb President and CEO
7/30/2010 - By Linda Jager
Says Team chair, Larry Pugh, “We believe Max is one of the most talented leaders within the US Olympic movement and this new title reflects that.”
Six athletes sign with Michigan Tech
7/29/2010 - By Michigan Tech
Michigan Tech head coach Joe Haggenmiller announced the signing of six individuals to National Letters of Intent for the sports of cross country, Nordic Skiing and track and field.
USST Coach Pat Casey to head Holderness Nordic Program
7/28/2010 - By Holderness Nordic Program
Pat Casey, the Continental Cup Team Coach for the United States Nordic Ski Team, has been hired to head up Holderness School's Nordic ski program.
Birkie prices go up this weekend
7/27/2010 - By Birkie
The last day to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount for the Birkie, Korte and Prince Haakon is Saturday, July 31st.
Michigan Cup Committee to plan upcoming racing season
7/26/2010 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
It is Michigan Cup Meeting time again, Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Higgins Lake. A representative from each team will vote on changes to the upcoming 2010-2011 Michigan Cup racing season.
Charlotte Kalla back on the Tour de Ski 2010/11
7/22/2010 - By Kjell-Erik Kristiansen
After winning in 2008, but missing the 2009 and 2010 Tour de Skis, Charlotte Kalla has anounced she will be training hard for the 2011 edition of the Tour de Ski.
Davis Miller retires from U.S. Nordic Combined
7/22/2010 - By US Ski Team
Ski jumper turned nordic combined skier Davis Miller (Steamboat Springs, CO) announced his retirement with the U.S. Nordic Combined Team after competing with the squad for three years.
2011 Birkie T-Shirt design contest entries due August 2nd
7/21/2010 - By Cherie Morgan
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is announcing their annual contest to design the official t-shirt for the 2011 American Birkebeiner ski race. The winning t-shirt design will be the featured retail t-shirt for the event.
Signup to race the final climb in the Tour de Ski
7/20/2010 - By Mike Muha
Be one of 200 skiers to climb the famous last climb of the Tour de Ski this year, in front of 20,000 fans, just minutes before the World Cup racers start.
Interview with Sweden's Anna Haag
7/20/2010 - By Rick Halling
I was born in the region so for me it’s a dream came true having a new world championship in my home region. I remember the last one, 1993, and I think that my interest in cross country skiing grew just because of that.
Russia purges doping coaches
7/19/2010 - By Kjell Erik Kristiansen
Elena Välbe was elected new president of the Russian Ski Federation. Now she tries to improve bad reputation of Russian skiing by sacking coaches involved in doping.
Carl Van Loan turns from athlete to coach
7/16/2010 - By USST
Olympian Van Loan now is working as a personal trainer and online coach for his own company, Van Loan Training Systems, where he coaches athletes for specific events via email and telephone.
