Cross Country Ski Racing News
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.
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.
IOC sanctions Kornelia Marek (POL) for failing doping test
5/4/2010 - By IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Kornelia Marek, cross-country skiing, from Poland committed an Anti-Doping Rules violation at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
World Cup skiers rake in the cash
5/3/2010 - By FIS
With the prize money for the Tour de Ski and for the overall World Cup ranking that was awarded for the third time, the top Cross-Country athletes earned good money this season and are on par with the top stars in the other FIS disciplines.
Post card reminders going out to Michigan Cuppers
5/3/2010 - By Ken Dawson
I'll send out post cards to Michigan Cup members instructing them where they can print the results from NSR website. In addition they can email me a request for a mailing and we will more than happy to send a copy out.
Grover outlines U.S. Ski Team Vision 2011
4/29/2010 - By Chris Grover, Head Coach, USST
I thought it would be appropriate to share the vision the staff and I have for the coming season. I hope it sheds some light on what we are up to and why we are excited about our overall progress and outlook for future progress.
NMU names Laura DeWitt as Athlete of the Year
4/28/2010 - By David Faiella
Laura DeWitt from the Northern Michigan University Nordic ski team has been named the NMU Athlete of the Year. The award is based on athletic performances from the 2009-10 academic year. A male and a female were selected.
Mountain bike biathlon in West Yellowstone
4/28/2010 - By Sara Hoovler
WYSEF invites all mountain bikers and biathletes to the Mountain Bike Biathlon at the Rendezvous Ski Trails on June 26, 2010. The race will consist of five biking laps totaling 12.5 kilometers and 4 shooting rounds. No shooting experience required!
Demong, Lodwick, Spillane nominated to 2011 Nordic Combined Team
4/27/2010 - By US Ski Association
The following is the USSA’s preliminary list of nominations for the 2011 U.S. Nordic Combined Team. The nominations include those active athletes who qualified based on published selection criteria.
US XC Ski Team drops in numbers for 2011
4/23/2010 - By Mike Muha
The USSA just released nominations to the US Ski Team, shrinking the team from 11 in 2010 to seven.
Demong preps for climate address
4/23/2010 - By US Ski Team
The fact that, without snow, his sport would be impossible could be a big reason that Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong was chosen to be a speaker at The Climate Rally, an event in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in Washington, DC.
USSA Launches New Revenue, Marketing Direction
4/23/2010 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), fresh from the Vancouver Olympics where 17 athletes won 21 medals, announced a new direction in the management of marketing and revenue to support athletic programs.
