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June 2012

Co-editors:  Cathy Sturgeon, Martine Grenon and Chris Dornan 

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IN THIS ISSUE
Job Corner
BlueRiver Trading Ltd. joins NST's official supplier pool
New NDC Coaching Apprenticeship AWCA &CCC
2013 Jackrabbit Toque Comes to Life
2012-13 FIS/CCC Calendar
Planning for World Cup 2012
Club Excellence Coop Certification Process
"Girls For Gold" Survey Winner
FREE Shipping at CCC's E-store in June
2013 Haywood Ski Nationals Accommodation
Cross Country Canada Awards 2012
Cross Country Canada Board of Directors 2012/13
Beckie Scott Intronised into Olympic Hall of Fame
Parasport Festival in Ottawa July 1st, 2012
Chandra Crawford's 2012 Summer Training Plan
SkiTrax 2011-12 North American Award Winners
NWSA Announces Funding Support for 2012-13
Coach in Interview: Canada's Justin Wadsworth
Interview with Coach Christine Bisson
Strength Training
Tara Whitten Moves from Skis to Wheels Chasing her Olympic
Did You know...
PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

Funding partners:

  • Sport Canada
  • Own the Podium
  • Jemini Foundation
  • National Winter Sport Association

Major partners:

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Job Corner...

 

 

 

 

North Bay Nordic Ski Club - Ski Program Coordinator

 

Fondeurs Laurentides - Assistant-coach

 

Nakkertok Nordic - Part-time coaches

 

Lappe Nordic - Ski Program Developer 

 

Please visit the Jobs section on our website for more information.

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BlueRiver Trading Ltd. joins National SkiBlue River - Smartwool logo Team's official supplier pool

 

Canada's cross-country ski athletes will wear SmartWool�'s world famous merino wool socks, which will keep them warm in an effort to achieve optimum performance over the next three years, for training, walking and competition. BlueRiver Trading Ltd is the exclusive Canadian distributor of SmartWool� apparel, socks and accessories.

 

"Cross-country skiers spend countless hours training and competing outside, many times in very cold conditions. Minimizing distractions like cold feet or hands on the start line is critical for ensuring athletes remain focused on their performance," said Tom Holland, high-performance director, Cross Country Canada. "Having access to proper gear can be the difference between finishing on or off the podium."

 

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New NDC Coaching Apprenticeship AWCA &CCC

 

As I enter into my second year as an assistant coach for the Alberta World Cup Academy, I have been shocked and pleased with the ease the transition has been going from an athlete to a coach. While coaching gives you a very different perspective on the sport and its inner workings it has been fun to share my athletic experiences with the younger athletes. I learned as an athlete that having a positive environment is critical to success. I quickly discovered that this is the foundation that has made AWCA successful in only a few short years.
 
Read Stefan Khun's full article

2013 Jackrabbit Toque Comes to Life!2013 JR Toque

 

The amazing toque design by Elliott Tone from Nechako Nordics, Vanderhoof, BC has come to life!

 

Toques will be available to order from Divisions at the end of the summer!

 

Find more information on CCC's Jackrabbit program here!

CCC Logo2012-13 FIS/CCC Calendar

 

The FIS World Cup/CCC Tier 1 & Tier 2 Sanctioned Events Calendar for the 2012/13 season is now ready.

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Alberta WC 2012 logoPlanning for World Cup 2012 Moves Into High Gear...

 

Some major milestones in April and May have been achieved - allowing the detailed planning and preparations for World Cup 2012 to move into high gear. These milestones included:
* A successful site visit by FIS officials in early May
* Confirmation of funding from all the major funding partners
* Completion of bidding processes for hotel, host broadcasts and transportation contracts, and
* Confirmation of the race dates and formats by the FIS Congress in Korea at the end of May.
 

Full article

Club Excellence logoClub Excellence Coop Certification Process Coming Soon! Credit: St�phane Barrette

 

CCC will be promoting the Club Excellence Coop (CEC) certification process to cross country ski clubs across Canada.

 

Club Excellence recognizes clubs and associations that invest in building capacity to meet and exceed a basic set of operating principles. The assessment is based on 30 standards in six core areas: program delivery; coaching; people management; governance; financial accountability; and marketing, recruitment and revenue generation. Through its assessment and certification process as well as resources and services provided, Club Excellence can contribute to better governance, increased financial accountability, improved integration with national and provincial sport organization programs, and increased awareness of LTAD philosophies.

 

To find out more, check the presentation delivered by a CEC ambassador at CCC's last AGM in Whitehorse, Yukon: presentation

"Girls For Gold" Survey Winner

 

Wms Committee logo 2Congratulations to Alannah McLean who wins a beautiful and cozy CCC Sporthill Infuzion Hoodie!

 

Thank you to all the ladies who completed the survey! CCC's Women's Committee needs your thoughts and ideas on how we can attract and keep girls in the fabulous sport of cross country ski racing, and ignite your enthusiasm for our favourite sport.

 

Visit CCC's Women's Committee webpage to learn more!

FREE Shipping at CCC's E-store in June!E-store Free Shipping June 2012
 

During the month of June, your shipping fees will be reimbursed when you purchase for $75 or more at CCC's E-store!

It's the perfect time to get your eload endurance formula & gels, eMEND recovery formula, Brooks shoes, One Way Baseball Cap, EC3D compression socks & calf sleeves, "Team Canada" BLIZ sunglasses ... 

Visit CCC's E-store today!

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2013 Haywood Ski Nationals Accommodation

 

The 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals organizers have arranged discounted accommodation in south and downtown Whistler and north Squamish for event participants.  Please go to http://www.whistler.com/haywood_ski_nationals/ and make your bookings.

 

Prices will be in effect until December, 2012 so please book early as accommodation will be in high demand in this period.

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CCC LogoCross Country Canada Awards 2012

 

Congratulations to this year's award winners who were recognized at the 2012 CCC AGM for their outstanding contribution to promoting and supporting the sport of cross-country skiing in Canada:

  • Dave Rees Award - Delores Franz Los
  • Firth Award - Linda Dunbar
  • Volunteer of the Year - Dan Brisbin
  • Sponsor of the Year - Auclair
  • Media Award - Randy Starkman

View more details about our award winners here.

CCC LogoCross Country Canada Board of Directors 2012/13

 

As of the 2012 Annual General Meeting in Whitehorse, the CCC Board of Directors consists of the following:

President - Richard Lemoine
Director - Rhonda Jewett  
Director - Dan Brisbin 
Director - James S. Coatsworth 
Director - Mike Norton
Director - Peter Lloyd
Director - Al Pilcher
Director - Dave Moore, NB (Division Chair Council Appointment)
Athlete Director - Greg Kilroy
 

Cross Country Canada wishes to thank Jim McCarthy (past President), Penny Moody-Corbett (past Director) and Mike Newson (past Treasurer) for their work and commitment to our organisation.

Beckie Scott Intronised into Olympic Hall of Fame
 
Beckie ScottOlympic heroes Jean-Luc Brassard, Daniel Igali, Beckie Scott, the 2006 women's hockey team and 2010 men's hockey team, as well as coach Julie Sauv� and builder Sarah Burke will be inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced today. In addition, past Canadian Olympic Committee President Michael Chambers will receive the Canadian Olympic Order.
 
"I couldn't be happier with this induction," said Scott. "To have competed for Canada at the Olympic Games and now to be inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame is truly an honour. I deeply appreciative of the career I had in sport and also for this amazing recognition."
 

Parasport Festival in Ottawa July 1st, 2012CPC

 

The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is excited to take part in Canada's 145th birthday celebrations by hosting a "Parasport Festival" at Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau, Quebec.

 

The July 1st, 2012 events are designed to offer Canadians the chance try out several of parasports for themselves and discover all kinds of opportunities to get involved - whether as an athlete, coach, parent or volunteer.

 

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the public is invited to sign in at our "Get Involved" tent, receive an "accreditation" just as if you were at the Paralympic Games and then take part in sport demonstrations and activities.

 

Full article

Fast & FemaleChandra Crawford's 2012 Summer Training Plan
 
Fast and Female Founder and President and World Cup XC ski racer, Chandra Crawford, talks about her training focus and theme for the summer of 2012.
 
Fast and Female TV: Chandra Crawford 2012 Summer Training Theme/Focus
Fast and Female TV: Chandra Crawford 2012 Summer Training Theme/Focus

SkiTrax 2011-12 North American Award Winners SkiTrax logo

 

Congratulations to our Canadian cross country ski athletes!

 

Best Overall Elite Male Skier & Best Distance Skier Male

Devon Kershaw

Best Sprinter Male

Len Valjas

Best Overall Conti Cup Male Skier

Kevin Sandau

Best Overall Junior Male Skier

Knute Johnsgaard

Best Overall Junior Female Skier

Maya MacIsaac-Jones

Best Overall Para-Nordic Male

Brian McKeever and guide Eric Carleton (visually impaired)

 

Full article

 

CCC LogoNWSA Announces Funding Support for 2012-13
 
The National Winter Sport Association (NWSA) was established through the foresight and donation of the Disbrow family. This generous support of the NWSA is aimed at assisting coaches, athletes and competitive racing programs in Canada; the long-term goal is focused on boosting and sustaining Canada's performance level and ranking at the international level. During the past four seasons, the NWSA funding has contributed close to one million dollars to enhancing the delivery of club, athlete and National Development Centre (NDC) racing programs. The NWSA's platform of support has a primary target to help professionalize and expand Canada's network of cross-country ski coaches who can lead quality club racing programs. The NWSA is also committed to allocating some funding support to selected developing athletes who demonstrate potential towards long-term international level development and a clear financial need.

  

2012-13 Organizations & Athletes Selected for Funding

FIS logoCoach in Interview: Canada's Justin WadsworthJustin Wadsworth Headshot 2012
 
Check out what Canada's head coach Justin Wadsworth had to say about his plans for the training period and goals for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Val di Fiemme 2013 when interviewed by FIS Cross-Country News !

Wms Committee logo 2Interview with Coach Christine Bisson

 

Best memory as an athlete: Finishing in front of Beckie Scott at the Canadian Championships in Valcartier in 2001 and Charlo in 2004 sprint qualifiers are moments that Christine will never forget! Beckie had finished 16th in the overall and 6th in the sprint ranking of the World Cup in 2004! Christine was also the flag bearer of the Canadian delegation at the 2005 Innsbruck Universiades. Her best performance at this international event was an excellent 19th position.Christine Bisson

 

How does your athlete career help you in your coach's career? Christine's coaching job allows her to give back all that she learned as a competitor to the younger ones. She can share her experience as a traveller, her racing tactics, her tips to keep the motivation high, etc. Her racer's experience gives her a very good credibility among youth.

 

Full interview

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Strength Training

 

Most people think strength training is just for professional athletes or body builders but we all need to understand what strength training is and the role it can have in improving our body and overall health . If you establish training guidelines and follow proper nutritional recommendations, adding regular resistance training in your daily schedule will have a considerable influence at any stage of development.

 

SIRC has compiled different articles to help you learn more about strength training, why it's good for you and what you can do to create your own training program.

 

Tara Whitten Moves from Skis to Wheels Chasing her OlympicTara Whitten Dream at London 2012 Olympics
 
Check out this great video that appeared in the Globe and Mail featuring track racing cyclist Tara Whitten who talks about starting her athletic career as a cross-country skiier and idolizing Olympic medalist Beckie Scott...
 

Did You Know.....

  • Everyone on the current CCC World Cup team has stood on a World Cup podium.
  • 4 out of the 6 World Cup men's team "summer" camps are on-snow.
  • Lenny Valjas spent most of the spring windsurfing on Maui.
  • Our two women's coaches are the only two coaches to have coached North American athletes to Gold Medals at the Olympics (Eric De Nys and Torbjorn Karlsen).

2013 NST Wmn

George Grey & Alex Harvey-Whistler World Cup

 

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