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CCSA skiers battle for NCAA slots

2/28/2009 - By Matias Saari

Many Nordic skiers are still in contention for the 20 NCAA Championships spots that will be awarded to the Central Region (comprised of schools from the Central Collegiate Ski Association).

Central Region Collegiate Skiing Championships set for this weekend

2/28/2009 - By Matias Saari

The classic race on Saturday and freestyle event on in Houghton, MI, on Sunday will help determine which 20 skiers qualify for the NCAA Skiing Championships two weeks later in Rumford, Maine.

NMU Dominates all-CCSA team

2/28/2009 - By Matias Saari

The CCSA has update the points list and named the All-CCSA team. NMU dominates by placing nine skiers on the Central Collegiate Ski Association squad.

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Michigan Cup standings: Juniors on top

2/27/2009 - By Mike Muha

Patterson and Baic look to have wrapped up the junior standings. But could the Strait Striders take the top two senior places this year?

Vigland and Baic top Traverse City Sprints this week

2/27/2009 - By Mark Esper

Todd Vigland and Brendan Baic had the fast times at Traverse City Freestyle Sprints this week at Timber Ridge.

Finns Wins Relay

2/27/2009 - By US Ski Team

Finland led much of the race to take the gold Thursday in the women's team event at the 2009 FIS Nordic Ski World Championships in the Czech Republic. The USA finished 14th.

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USA Out of Combined Team Event because of missing bib

2/27/2009 - By US Ski Team

The USA suffered a blow in the nordic combined team event at the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships when Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) was disqualified for not having a starting bib.

The Birkie is over...It's time to Rendezvous
The Birkie is over...It's time to Rendezvous

The Birkie is over...It's time to Rendezvous

2/27/2009 - By Sara Hoovler

On March 7th, West Yellowstone will host the 30th annual Yellowstone Rendezvous marathon race on the Rendezvous Ski Trails. The Rendezvous Ski Trails has up to three feet of groomed packed powder on the ground and more is in the forecast.

Favorites Finland and Norway with team sprint gold

2/26/2009 - By FIS

Finland with Aino Kaisa Saarinen and Virpi Kuitunen and Norway with Johan Kjoelstad and Ola Vigen Hattestad won the team sprint in Liberec and took the World Championship titles.

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We're back!

2/26/2009 - By Zach Caldwell

Kris’s preparation for the Championships has been defined by a very low level of training. While this has been the plan all-along - he compartment syndrome diagnosis made us even more cautious.

Silver for Kikkan!
Silver for Kikkan!

Silver for Kikkan!

2/26/2009 - By Nathan Schultz

Kikkan Randall skied to an historic 2nd place finish today at the World Championship Sprint. Quick Report by Nathan Schultz.

US Men Just Miss Finals

2/26/2009 - By US Ski Team

Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) and Torin Koos (Leavenworth, WA) narrowly missed qualifying in their semi-final head in the two-man team classic sprint at the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships in Liberec.

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