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Co-editors:
Chris Dornan, Cathy Sturgeon, and Martine Grenon |
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Funding Partners:
- Sport Canada
- Own the Podium
- Jemini Foundation
- National Cross Country Ski
Development Association
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Silver Partners:
Podium Partners:
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NEW to the
E-Store -
Halti Kadenwood Jackets
A small selection of men's and women's Halti Kadenwood jackets are available through the
E-Store.
Product development combined with the feedback of cross-country professionals has resulted in this excellent product. The high-tech, stylish softshell jacket is ideal for cross-country skiing, but it can also be used from jogging and cycling in cold weather - suitable for year round activity. |
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Cross Connections
As the National Volunteer Week took place April 10-16, 2011, CCC would like to take this opportunity, once again, to thank all the hard working volunteers, officials, coaches and the entire cross-country skiing community from coast to coast to coast for all their hard work and dedication to make the sport of cross-country skiing, a great one!
Assistant Administrator
Martine Grenon
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Para-Nordic National Ski Team caps off season with best ever Results Credit: Mike Edwards and Nadia Smith
The Para-Nordic National Ski Team (PNST) began the post 2010 Paralympic season with a bang earning 9 medals on the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Cup circuit. The team then capped off its successful season by winning a best ever 7 medals (5-gold and 2-silver) at the IPC World Championships (WCh) in Khanty-Mansiysk Russia, April 2-10 and claiming third overall in the WCh medal standings.
Brian Mckeever continued his winning ways, this time with new guide Erik Carleton, as he won 3 gold medals in the cross-country events and 1 silver medal in Biathlon at the WCh. The team's two sit skiers, Colette Bourgonje and Chris Klebl made history by winning double gold in the 'Cross-Country Long' event and Chris rounded out the team's medal count with a silver in the cross-country sprint. Jody Barber and Mark Arendz also performed well just missing the podium with a couple of hard fought 4th places finishes each adding to the team's strong showing at these WCh.
The team is on a well deserved break but will get back to a full training schedule soon. Team members are all looking forward to a successful 2011-2012 season.
Full IPC World Cup and World Championships results can be found at...
http://www.ipc-nordicskiing.org/Results/index.html?calendar.box.year=2011&calendar.box.month=3 |
Canada's Cross-Country Skiers to Suit up with ONE WAY on Track to the Podium
ONE WAY, one of the leading Nordic Sports brands from Finland has signed a four-year contract with Cross Country Canada's National Ski Team, Para-Nordic Ski Team and National Development Centres to become the official supplier for textiles.
The Finnish Nordic Sports brand has been the fastest growing Nordic Sports brand in recent years with a wide product portfolio in cross country poles, Nordic sportswear, roller skis, Nordic sports eyewear, technical footwear and Nordic walking products.
Full article: http://www.cccski.com/main.asp?cmd=doc&ID=8168&lan=0
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Year Long Para-Nordic Journey Credit: Dave Benson
In March 2010, Manitoba became aware of the power of Paralympics through the inspiring performances of our visually impaired, sit-ski and standing para-athletes as they took on the world. The timing was ripe as Sport Manitoba was in the final year of preparing its Cross Country Ski team for Canada Winter Games 2011 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
For the first time, Cross Country skiing was to be an integrated competition, with each province allocated three Para-Nordic athletes at the games. Through the summer of 2010 a search was on for coaches and athletes interested in this exciting opportunity. We had heard from Jeff Whiting that there were interested athletes and that gave us a place to start. Mary Montgomery had been involved in the local ski community in grass roots coaching and as an Occupational Therapist she had contacts with people who were interested in pursuing sport programs as part of a rehabilitation process. Mary passed along her coaching responsibilities for The Games to Megan Carter (Mary was preparing to bring a brand new cross country skier into the world during The Games)
Full article: http://www.cccski.com/main.asp?cmd=doc&ID=8218&lan=0
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 2010-11 Medal Count
Congratulations to our athletes for the following historic results in 2010-11!
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2010-2011 NST Medal Count |
2010-2011 Para-Nordic & Biathlon Medal Count | |
Name |
Medal |
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Medal |
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Devon Kershaw |
Bronze |
Tour de Ski |
Mark Arendz |
Bronze |
World Cup | |
Devon Kershaw |
Silver |
Tour de Ski |
Mark Arendz |
Silver |
World Cup | |
Devon Kershaw |
Silver |
Tour de Ski |
Mark Arendz |
Silver |
World Cup | |
Devon Kershaw |
Gold |
Tour de Ski |
Mark Arendz |
Gold |
World Cup | |
Devon Kershaw |
Gold |
WSC |
Mark Arendz |
Gold |
World Cup | |
Alex Harvey |
Gold |
U23 |
Mark Arendz |
Gold |
World Cup | |
Alex Harvey |
Silver |
Drammen |
Chris Klebl |
Bronze |
World Cup | |
Alex Harvey |
Gold |
WSC |
Chris Klebl |
Gold |
IPC World Champs | |
Chandra Crawford |
Bronze |
Dusseldorf |
Chris Klebl |
Silver |
IPC World Champs | |
Dasha Gaiazova |
Bronze |
Dusseldorf |
Jody Barber |
Bronze |
World Cup | |
Devon Kershaw |
Bronze |
Tour de Ski |
Jody Barber |
Bronze |
World Cup | |
Devon Kershaw |
Silver |
Tour de Ski |
Brian McKeever |
Gold |
IPC World Champs | |
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Brian McKeever |
Gold |
IPC World Champs | |
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Brian McKeever |
Gold |
IPC World Champs | |
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Brian McKeever |
Silver |
IPC World Champs | |
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Colette Bourgonje |
Gold |
IPC World Champs |
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Royal Canadian Pacific Dinner Train Fundraiser 2011
When it comes to luxury rail tours, Royal Canadian Pacific offers the finest experience in the world. When it comes to sport, Cross Country Canada (CCC) is the epitome of excellence and teamwork. As an extension of their long-term support, CP generously provided CCC with the opportunity for a select number of ticket purchasers to board the Royal Canadian Pacific for a night they will forever remember. The response to the event has been unbelievable and the limited number of tickets sold out so quickly, that we had to create a waiting list.
On May 5th 2011, Fred Green (President and CEO of Canadian Pacific) and wife Karen, CCC executives, and members of this year's history-making National Cross Country Ski Team will be the proud hosts of an unforgettable evening of celebration and pride for one of Canada's most unstoppable sports. Aboard the train guests will travel from Calgary through the spectacular Rocky Mountains to beautiful Banff. En route, team members will share the stories firsthand about this year's landmark results and what is ahead for the sport of cross country skiing.
A warm thank you to Canadian Pacific and the volunteer outreach committee for their commitment and effort to make this event happen. |
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Former National Ski Team Athlete to Outfit Young Skiers with Hip Headwear from Sauce
Canadian youth taking their first tracks in cross-country skiing will begin pursuit of their Olympic dream fitted with the hippest headgear in the sport, thanks to a partnership struck between Sauce Headwear and Cross Country Canada.
Approximately 8,700 youth across the country enrolled in Cross Country Canada's Jackrabbit program will receive a specially-designed Swift toque provided by Sauce Headwear. The Swift design is a lightweight hat created specifically for aerobic winter activities.
Full article: http://www.cccski.com/main.asp?cmd=doc&ID=8214&lan=0&prn=1 |
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 Job Notice - Coaching Development Coordinator
Cross Country Canada (CCC), the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking to fill the position of Coaching Development Coordinator (CDC). Deadline to receive applications and references is May 6th, 2011
For full job description, visit http://www.cccski.com/main.asp?cmd=doc&ID=8179&lan=0 |
Request for Bids - 2012 CCC Annual General Meetings
This is an official request for bids to host the 2012 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Cross Country Canada.
The AGM is normally held on the first weekend in June. The duration will be determined in consideration of the activities planned and core activities are expected to last, at a minimum, two and a half days (generally Friday morning to Sunday noon).
An interested club or community and the parent Division should develop bids jointly. Bids must contain sufficient information to permit a comparative assessment of bids to be made, and must be submitted by the bidding Division to Cross Country Canada, with copies to all other CCC Division Chairpersons and offices, by no later than May 25, 2011.
Full article: http://www.cccski.com/dbfiles/2256.pdf |
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2011 Cross Country Canada Annual General Meeting
The 2011 CCC AGM will be hosted by Skibec Nordique Ski Club in conjunction with Ski de Fond Quebec in Lac Delage, QC from June 9th to June 12th, 2011.
For more information, please go to : http://www.cccski.com/main.asp?cmd=doc&ID=7509&Ian=0 |
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Call for Nominations for the 2011 CCC Annual Awards
Deadline for submission: May 12, 2011.
The Cross Country Canada awards will be announced at the Annual General Meeting to be held in Lac Delage, QC, June 9th to June 12th, 2011.
Nomination form: http://www.cccski.com/dbfiles/2260.pdf
For information on the CCC Awards, please go to: http://www.cccski.com/main.asp?cmd=cat&ID=42&lan=0 |
Essential Guide to Grass Roots Sport & Social Media
This is a resource for community and local clubs to get started in social media. Published by FundSport.com, this ebook discusses why you should take advantage of the Internet, why you should incorporate social media, the pros and cons of social media and how to get started. The ebook is free to download. Fundsport.com's belief is even at the grass roots level, the sporting community should have access to the information and support required to turn passion into success on and off the field.
Complete Guide : http://www.fundsport.com/docs/essential-guide-to-grass-roots-sport-and-social-media.pdf |
Track Attack Program: Skill Development Camps
A skill development camp is an integral part of a progressive club athlete development system. Camps can help children learn ski related technical skills, teamwork, self reliance and good eating habits. They can facilitate the recruitment of new participants, motivate, promote friendships, influence lifestyle choices and provide a positive introduction to activities that encourage physical fitness.
CCC's Skill Development Camps are part of CCC's Track Attack Program, and target children in the Learning to Train (L2T) stage of development. Refer to Target # 8 and Target #15 of the Attack Log for an outline of the camp program's objectives. CCC will provide free cross-country ski T-shirts to all participants in camps that meet the program criteria and are thereby eligible for this support.
For more information visit: http://www.cccski.com/main.asp?cmd=doc&ID=8220&lan=0 |
Ken Hewitt - Recipient of 2011 Sport Recognition Award Credit: Jean Bristow
Ken Hewitt is the recipient of the 2011 Sport Recognition Award, sponsored by the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation, in the category of Sport Volunteer.
Ken has been an active and enthusiastic cross country ski volunteer for many years. In the past five years, he has volunteered at two Canadian National Championships, three Alberta World Cups and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. He has served as Technical Delegate (TD) at various competitions, and is currently the Chair of Cross Country Alberta. He is also President of the Alberta World Cup Academy, and sits on Cross Country Canada's Board of Directors as the Division Chairs representative.
Ken has been responsible for implementing many new policies and programmes both provincially and nationally, with noticeably positive results. He is well known for his great attention to detail and pro-active leadership style, and in his "spare time" he has facilitated level one and two officiating courses and is a level four official himself. |
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Club Profile: McCreary Ski & Outdoor Club Credit: Pam Little
McCreary Ski & Outdoor Club is a new cross country ski club located at the base of the gorgeous Riding Mountain National Park (RMNP). We are trying to introduce skiing into an area once known as the ski capital of Manitoba. McCreary Golf and Country Club donates the use of their beautiful clubhouse and grounds for our home made track setter to groom about 3 kilometres of trail. To encourage skiing we offer free ski equipment and lessons every Sunday. CCSAM has come out to train community coaches. Through various grant programs we purchased ski equipment. Everyone is welcome at our Moonlight ski nights each month from December to March. We supply the hot punch while everyone brings a sharable snack for après ski. We are especially proud of a successful ski program that was introduced to the McCreary Grade 7 & 8 class this winter. Five sessions of XC basics culminated with a ski on the Oak Ridge trail in RMNP. We hope to continue our progress introducing XC skiing to our friends, relatives and visitors. |
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