News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Out-of-competition doping testing continues

Given the demonstrated higher rate of effectiveness in catching cheaters, out-of-competition testing also represents the continued focus of the FIS Anti-Doping program.

By FIS
May 7, 2010

Aalberg impressed by Oslo's 2010 World Championships cooperation

Aalberg left Vancouver and the Olympic system on 14 April straight to the job with the 2011 World Championships in Oslo.

By Oslo 2011
May 7, 2010

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Time to say goodbye

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.

By FIS
May 6, 2010

Maine Club finalist for FIS SnowKidz Award

The Maine Winter Sports Center was among eight finalists for the first International Ski Federation's FIS SnowKidz Award for its ongoing "Healthy Hometowns" program introduces nearly 5,000 new participants to nordic skiing each year.

By US Ski Team
May 6, 2010

Ski walking clinic in Cadallic on May 15

Free Nordic Ski Walking clinics are coming to AAR Mobility Systems 3rd Annual Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 15, 2010. The Wellness Fair will be held at Cadillac, Michigan’s new YMCA Community Center from 10am – 2pm.

By Pete Edwards
May 5, 2010

Share Concept2 Erg workouts on Facebook

Concept2, manufacturer of the Concept2 Indoor Rower and new SkiErg, has released a Facebook application designed to help friends track and share rowing or Nordic skiing workouts.

By Meredith Haff
May 5, 2010

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IOC sanctions Kornelia Marek (POL) for failing doping test

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.

By IOC
May 4, 2010

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Nordic walking classes in Traverse City on May 12

Nordic walking classes return to NMC’s (Northwestern Michigan College) Lifelong Learning Campus Day on May 12, 2010.

By Pete Edwards
May 4, 2010

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Michigan to host Inaugural National J2 Ski Camp in July

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.

By Mike Muha
May 4, 2010

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Post card reminders going out to Michigan Cuppers

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.

By Ken Dawson
May 3, 2010

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Telmark Lodge to close; Birkie looking at alternatives

Big plans to sell Telemark Lodge to Telemark Partners, LLC and to turn Telemark into a ski and mountain bike Olympic Training Center have not moved fast enough to keep the lodge from closing on May 5.

By Mike Muha
May 3, 2010

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World Cup skiers rake in the cash

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.

By FIS
May 3, 2010