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August 2011
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Cross Country Canada Announces Next
Two Hosts for Haywood Ski Nationals
Credit: Dave Dyer
The Events Committee is pleased to announce that the Callaghan Valley Cross Country Ski Club and Blow- Me-Down Cross Country Ski Club will host the 2013 and 2014 Haywood Ski Nationals respectively.
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George Grey, 50km and Aggregate Male Champion, is presented the Rolf Peterson trophy by Doug Gudwer at the 2011 Haywood Ski Nationals
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The Callaghan Valley bid highlighted the significant athlete
development taking place in the Sea to Sky corridor among the 5 founding clubs that will make up the Organizing Committee. The CVCCSC includes representatives from the Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club and the Nordic Racers, both based in Vancouver, the Squamish Nordics, the Whistler Nordics and the Spud Valley Ski Club in Pemberton. The OC will also take advantage of the legacy of high quality officials developed leading up to the Olympics from all regions of BC.
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Cross Country Canada to Launch New Website in September 2011 Credit: Wanda Bogdane 
Cross Country Canada is gearing up to launch a refreshed version of cccski.com this fall. Using feedback received from athletes, members, clubs and divisions from across the country, the organization is aiming to produce a website that retains the valuable components from the most current site originally built in 2006, while advancing the online functionality and interactivity.
"The vision behind the refresh is to offer site users a higher ease of navigation and searchability, in addition to a cleaner look with more streamlined content." said executive director Davin MacIntosh.
Though the site will be unveiled in September, updates will be ongoing until the start of the competition season. If during this time you encounter any issues, we appreciate your patience and encourage you to email us with the page of issue.
Thank you!
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Beckie Scott and Heinz Niederhauser to be Inducted to the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame
On November 2, this fall, the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame will be inducting 6 remarkable Canadians. The induction ceremony and banquet will be held from 5:30pm to 10:30pm, on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011, at the Chateau Cartier, in Gatineau, Quebec.
For more information: http://www.skimuseum.ca/events.php
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Coaching Grant Opportunities 2011
Keep checking this link for updates to grant opportunities throughout the year, such as:
- Female Coaching Professional Development Grants
- Women in Coaching National Coaching Institute Scholarships
- National Team Apprentices
- Canada Games Apprentices
- National Coaching Institutes
- National Winter Sports Association (NWSA) Grants
- CAC Coach Internship Grants
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''I Want to Get Better and Better' Credit: Ben Leeson, The Sudbury Star
Devon Kershaw entered the 2010-11 cross-country ski season with a healthy appetite.
Rather than be satisfied with a series of fine finishes at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver -- fifth in the 50-kilometre event, fourth in team sprint and seventh in relay, part of the best-ever finish by the Canadian men's team -- the Sudbury native was all the more determined to sink his teeth into a medal.
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 Overtraining SIRC has compiled resources on overtraining to help keep you motivated and injury free. Check out their past newsletter on Overtraining for additional information. |
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Recharge and Replenish - Recovery Nutrition Credit: Kelly Anne Erdman, SNAC dietician
Did you know that in a typical hard two-hour workout, you can use up all your stored carbohydrate energy (muscle and liver glycogen), sweat away over two litres of water (along with approximately 1600 mg of sodium), and break down a variety of different body cells including muscle and red blood cells?
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Skill Development Program Enrolment Kits Credit: Cathy Harris
Don't miss out on enrolling in CCC's Skill Development Programs, or you'll miss outon these great CCC items. Show them off at school! Show your friends how awesome cross-country skiing is. Cross Country KICKS!
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 Team Hardwood to Host 100+ XC Skiers for Major Training Camp Over 100 committed young cross country ski racers from across Ontario will converge on Hardwood Ski and Bike this weekend for the 2011 Southern Ontario Training Camp, an intensive 5-day dryland training camp designed to help prepare for winter competition. Joining them will be a contingent of athletes from the National Development Centre (NDC) in Thunder Bay, led by coaches Eric Bailey and Timo Puiras, as well as Canadian National Ski Team members Len Valjas (Canadian Sprint Champion) and Michael Somppi. The Southern Ontario Training Camp promises to be one of the largest and most successful training camps for cross country skiers conducted in North America this year. Full article |
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2011/2012 CCC Race License Registration Available Online
CCC race license are now available on-line for purchase for the 2011/12 competition season!
Please be reminded that a CCC race licence will only be issued to an individual who is a member in good standing of a cross-country ski club which is registered in a Division.
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 2011/2012 FIS Race License Applications - Deadline: September 30th, 2011
To apply for a FIS race license, please complete the CCC FIS Race License Application and the FIS Athlete Declaration Form, and forward it by mail or fax, together with your cheque or VISA or MasterCard number to the Cross Country Canada National Office.
The cost is $45.00 (non-refundable) and the deadline to submit the form is September 30th, 2011.
To own a FIS license, you must be a member of Cross Country Canada. Your FIS license will not be processed until your CCC license is renewed or bought for the 2012 season.
During the ski season, please ensure that your FIS License number appears on final results of races so as to gain credit for FIS points and to be eligible for NorAm prize money in the NorAm Canada Cup Series.
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CCC Race License for Para-Nordic Para-Nordic skiers and guides competing in CCC sanctioned competitions during the 2011-12 season are encouraged to join a registered ski club and purchase a CCC Race License. Day licenses can also be purchased for individual races but the athlete will not be able to accumulate points. You can link here to buy your license online. Athletes that have a CCC race license will accumulate points for the Para-Nordic Canadian Points List (PN-CPL) and receive 4 editions of Ski Trax magazine. Please link here for more information about the PN-CPL. |
Skill Development Camp 2011
During the 'Learning 2 Train' stage of the Long Term Athlete Development model, children should be encouraged to utilize their skills and explore different kinds of cross-country activities that are available to them. Athletes in this age group respond well to adventure based activities.
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Junior Athlete Profile: Maya MacIsaac-Jones, AB
How did you get started in cross-country skiing?
When I was 4 years old, my parents took me skiing for the first time around the farmyard at home. At the same age, I entered my first race at the Tawatinaw Loppet. I liked that a lot and wanted to race more! I participated in the Athabasca Nordic Jackrabbits program until I was 11 years old, and raced with Athabasca Nordic until I was 12 years old, when I joined Rocky Mountain Racers Ski Team. I have been racing and training with RMR ever since.
When not training/competing I am likely?
When I am not training or competing, I am usually reading or listening to music, or spending time with friends and family.
When finished with my cross-country skiing career, I want to?
Attend university and get a degree.
Favourite Vacation Spot?
Tofino, B.C.
Favourite Book?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Favourite Movie?
Chariots of Fire
Favourite Olympic/Paralympic Moment?
When Beckie Scott won the bronze (which became gold) medal at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
Before a race, I will listen to what song?
In Too Deep by Xavier Naidoo
My Olympic hero is?
Beckie Scott
Favourite Food?
Homemade Ravioli
Favourite Music?
All music; depends on my mood!
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Did You Know......
Ø Chandra Crawford and Perianne Jones joined 15 of the best American skiers for a week of training in Alaska at Eagle Glacier in July.
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 Join Fast and Female for Second Annual Sports Day in Canada Celebrations on September 17 in Canmore, AB
For a second year in a row, Canmore will be the stage for Fast and Female's Sports Day in Canada for Women celebration. Set for Saturday September 17, 2011 at the Canmore Collegiate High School and held in conjunction with CBC's Sports Day in Canada, the fundraising event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and feature dancing, fitness stations, yoga and inspiration for women of all abilities between the ages of 5 to 99 years old. Full article |
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Para-Nordic Profile: Walden's Para-Nordic Program Has Changed My Life By: Alissa Langman
Being involved in Walden's Para-Nordic Program has changed my life tremendously. Ever since joining the program, my lifestyle has completely changed. I now feel as though I have more self confidence, as before, I felt I had little to be proud of and I barely did any physical activities. Walking was enough for me as at times it was a big enough challenge.
When I first started with the Para-Nordic skiing program I skied in a sit-ski because I was not strong enough or felt I didn't have the balance to ski standing. Everything has changed since then, walking has become so much easier. I started skiing standing last winter and I loved it. I went to OFSAA this year where I won second place in my sit-ski (the last time I will ever be in a sit-ski), a competition I never thought I would attend.
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