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Tony Percha, Cyril Grum, and Zbigy Zlobicki know that ski racers are made in summer! Training starts in May, particularly if you're Zbigy and plan to attend the 2027 Masters World Cup in Tomso, Norway!

Sun Valley and Eau Clare top clubs

5/15/2009 - By US Ski Team

Clubs across the nation work year round to groom athletes for success in the competitive skiing. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association is recognizing two Nordic clubs for superior dedication to the progression of the sport in 2009.

VO2 testing with Cardio Coach: Interpreting the results

5/14/2009 - By Mike Muha

This week, we look at the results from the testing. Although the Cardio Coach produces a rather lengthy set of statistics and graphs, I'm going to focus on one particular graph and the way it's interpreted to determine training intensity zones.

Nation's Top Coaches Recognized

5/14/2009 - By US Ski Team

Coaches are recognized annually by the USSA in each of its specific sport programs. The 2009 awardees will be honored at the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's awards dinner May 15 in Park City during USSA Congress 2009.

Athletes Honored For 2009 Success

5/13/2009 - By US Ski Team

World Championship gold medalists Lindsey Vonn, Todd Lodwick and Lindsey Van will be honored for athletic excellence as recipients of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's Athlete of the Year Awards.

WADA meets in May

5/12/2009 - By FIS

WADA's Executive Committee and Foundation Board, of which FIS President Gian Franco Kasper is member, will meet on 9th-10th May in Montreal (CAN) for the first time this year.

Work and Play

5/11/2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

May: Intervals 1 x week, natural intensity 1 - 2 x week, strength 3 x week, plus build volume with distance and over distance.

Ski season in Southern hemisphere begins five weeks early

5/11/2009 - By FIS

Heavy snow in both Australia and New Zealand has led to the Southern hemisphere's ski season beginning five weeks early last weekend.

Official end of the ski season

5/10/2009 - By FIS

Four freestyle competitions on May 23-24 marked the official end of the 2008-2009 ski season.

Olympic Vision Comes Alive in New Center

5/8/2009 - By US Ski Team

The world-class training and education facility, the Center of Excellence, opened its doors to the nation's top ski and snowboarding athletes in May, signaling a new era for the century-old sports organization.

Canadian medal winner in dispute with team

5/7/2009 - By Mike Muha

Alex Harvey, winner of two 2009 World Cup bronze medals, has been demoted to the Canadian Development Team for the summer because he plans to skip the national team traing camps.

VO2 testing with Cardio Coach

5/5/2009 - By Mike Muha

Here's what to expect when you do VO2 testing at the Lower Michgain Junior Development and Master Program. Part 1 of a two part series.

Prepping for Vancouver: The Time is Now

5/4/2009 - By US Ski Team

10 months to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt is naturally excited, but also knows that athletes and staff now need to maintain a sense of urgency as they prepare this summer for the biggest two weeks of the careers.