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February 2014  
Co-editors: Martine Zilligen, Cathy Sturgeon & Chris Dornan
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- Sport Canada
- Own the Podium
- Jemini Foundation
- National Winter Sport Association
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From children learning to ski in our Jackrabbit programs to our National Ski Team athletes taking on the world, Cross Country Canada is there, every step of the way.
Help turn a young skier's dream into reality!
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Every time you use your BMO Cross Country Canada MasterCard to make a purchase, a payment is made to CCC from BMO Bank of Montreal at no additional cost to you. Reward yourself. |
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For ONLY $20.14, you can support Canada's cross country skiers on the road to the 2014 Olympics in Sochi and beyond!
Donors will receive an exclusive "Inside Track" welcome package, as well as access to some great discounts on products & services from CCC's Inside Track program partners - Delta Hotels, Budget Car Rental, SkiTrax Magazine and CCC Store.
Support your athletes & your club, and start saving today!
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There has never been a more important time to support Cross-country skiing in Canada. After a remarkable 2012 season, we now stand firmly among the top ski nations in the world. The bar has been raised. Our expectations have never been higher. As a member of Project Podium you have an exclusive opportunity to be part of our team as we set our sights on Sochi 2014.
Funding from this program will go toward providing our skiers with the coaching, training and support that they need to take on the world.
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The Dale of Norway Men's & Women's Calgary Sweater combines the traditional elegance of classic Scandinavian style with one of nature's softest knit fabrics, merino wool. This refined sweater will keep you cozy and looking great whether you are dodging paparazzi at a Park City film festival or sipping mulled wine in the Alps.
Get yours today at CCC's Store!
*NEW* Receive FREE Shipping on all orders over $75!
Remember that all proceeds from the Cross Country Canada Online Store go directly towards the National Ski Team, Para-Nordic Ski Team and CCC Youth Development Programs!
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Cross Connections
Dear Cross Connections subscriber,
Join us in congratulating the hard work & dedication of our Canadian Olympic Team athletes, coaches & staff in Sochi! We are so proud!
We now turn our attention to the Sochi Paralympic Games from March 7-16, 2014! Cross Country Canada will be covering all the action on CCC's Website, Facebook & Twitter! Make sure you tune in every day so you don't miss a beat!
GO CANADA GO!!!
Martine Zilligen
Marketing Coordinator
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CCC nominates high-powered lineup of athletes to Sochi 2014 Canadian Paralympic Team
A total of 14 of the nation's best para-Nordic skiers and biathletes, eight men and six women, will don the maple leaf race suit next month in Sochi. The 11 athletes and three guides include a group of Paralympic, World Championship and World Cup medal winners led by 10-time Paralympic medallist Brian McKeever, along with his guides Erik Carleton and Graham Nishikawa, and eight-time Paralympic medallist Colette Bourgonje.
They will be joined by fellow Paralympians who are World Cup and World Championship medallists, Mark Arendz, Chris Klebl, along with Brittany Hudak, Caroline Bisson, Yves Bourque, Sébastien Fortier, Louis Fortin, Margarita Gorbounova, Robbi Weldon and guide Andrea Bundon.
"These athletes represent one of the most talented groups of para-Nordic athletes that we have ever sent to a Games," said Mike Edwards, team leader and assistant high-performance director, Cross Country Canada. "This team has achieved great success in the competitive culture of excellence we have created at Cross Country Canada, having won medals at national championships, World Cups, World Championships and the Paralympics. Depth is key to any podium attack and Canada is well positioned to continue this success well into the future."
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89th Lahti Ski Games
Based on their results on the "B Tour", U23 championships & Olympic Games and by virtue of their standing on the FIS regional series (top 3 get entry into the March World Cups) the following skiers will be in Lahti for World Cup races this weekend on March 1-2, at the 89th Lahti Ski Games. Congratulations!
FIS Regional Series
Andrea Dupont
Alysson Marshall
Heidi Widmer
Michael Somppi
Kevin Sandau
Graham Nishikawa
U23
Cendrine Browne
Raphaël Couturier
World Cup Team
Alex Harvey
Ivan Babikov
Devon Kershaw
Len Valjas
Perianne Jones
plus Graeme Killick, based on his excellent performance at the Olympic 50k.
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Snow Sports Canada Picture Perfect for iON
Snow Sports Canada has signed a groundbreaking partnership agreement with iON America, a world-leading Point of View (POV) camera company, about to enter the Canadian marketplace. iON America is well established in the American snow market, having just been the Official Camera Sponsor of the Dew Tour in Breckenridge and signing on a number of high profile snow athletes as part of Team iON. As the official camera of Snow Sports Canada, iON cameras will be used for video capture, enhanced real-time review and performance feedback by technical staff and coaches involved in Canada's premier winter sports organizations.
"Coming into the Canadian marketplace with this multifaceted partnership with Snow Sports Canada is the ideal situation for iON Canada," says Giovanni Tomaselli, Founder and CEO, iON America. "Leveraging seven of Canada's snow sport organizations while introducing our product into the market is incredible. We know that Canada is the land of snow, and we can't think of a better way to reach winter sport enthusiasts who want to capture and immediately share their snow experiences."
Press release
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 2014-15 National Talent Squad Program Selection criteria The National Talent Squad program identifies approximately 20 young athletes both male and female between the age of 15 and 18 as future Training Centre athletes. The program is coordinated by CCC but delivered by the four National Development Centres (NDC's) across Canada. The goal of the National Talent Squad (NTS) program is to help prepare athletes for a training centre in the future. By working with the NDC's, they will gain the skills and knowledge required for a more seamless transition into a training centre within the coming years.
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CPC launches Sochi 2014 Campaign to build hype around Games
With the Sochi Paralympic Winter Games on the horizon, Canadian sports fans are being treated to a provocative new Paralympic marketing campaign that compels viewers to look past the disabilities of Paralympic athletes - and instead fathom their complete, elite, world-class abilities.
It's not what's missing, it's what's there.
Bold, formidable, energetic. Cross country skier and biathlete Mark Arendz tears up the trails with one arm. Snowboarder Michelle Salt carves the mountain using a prosthetic leg. And sledge hockey players Tyler McGregor and Dominic Larocque, who lost a leg in Afghanistan, dig deep for Team Canada with intensity and pride.
"This campaign is an awesome opportunity to increase awareness and demonstrate what we as Paralympic athletes are capable of," said cross country skier and biathlete Mark Arendz. "I'm so proud to be a part of this project and I hope it will inspire Canadians to follow Team Canada and cheer for us when we compete in Sochi next month.
 | | #WHATSTHERE : Team Canada Sochi 2014 Commercial |
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 2014 Haywood Ski Nationals The most important annual Nordic ski race event in Canada, the 2014 Haywood Ski Nationals, are only 15 days away!
Register by midnight (NST) Sunday, March 2nd.
Regular entry fee is 40.00 per individual competition and $40.00 per team in the Team Sprint.
After March 2, fees increase to $50.00 per individual competition and per team.
Don't miss the 'Disco Party' Awards Banquet taking place on Saturday, March 22, 2014.
Tickets are $30 for athletes & $35 for others if purchased by March 2nd! Get your tickets!
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NST - NTDC/NDC Coaching Apprenticeship Program 2014-16 - Application Process
The NST-NDC Coaching Apprenticeship Program is designed to create world leading development opportunities for HP coaches with the objective of developing targeted coaches to a level that will prepare them for eventual full time employment in NST, or NDC programs.
Application Process
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2015 Jackrabbit Toque Colouring Contest
Attention Jackrabbits!!
We have a fantastic opportunity for you once again - help us design the 'Sauce' 2015 Jackrabbit Toque! 
The 'winning' design will be worn by 11,000 Jackrabbit boys and girls during the 2015 ski season!
Contest runs from February 1st - March 31st 2014!
Get your design ideas ready...
Contest Rules & Details
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 CCC's Women's Committee - Recipient of CAAWS' Women in Sport Encouragement Fund
The WISE (Women in Sport Encouragement) Fund was created to help support sport initiatives and members of the sport community in delivering programs that enable increased participation and enhanced quality of sport and physical activity experiences for girls and women in Canada. Since 2004, 116 funds totaling more than $115,000 have been disseminated to Canadian leaders and organizations.
"Supporting the delivery of a range of sport and physical activity experiences for girls and women is an important priority for CAAWS," says Karin Lofstrom, executive director of CAAWS. "It helps to ensure that all girls and women have access to quality programs, and plays an important role in reversing drop out rates common in girls and young women stating in the teenage years."
Congratulations to the CCC Women's Committee!
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 The Maintenance of Certification The National Coaching Certification Program was launched in 1974 to give coaches the confidence to succeed. The program has constantly evolved over the years to stay at the forefront of delivering programs that respect the principles and science of Long-term Athlete Development, while also reflecting the changes within sports - from the science of training, to competition strategy and tactics, to the athletes themselves. The Coaching Association of Canada and its partners, recognize the value of having certified NCCP coaches that are engaged in Professional Development programs which reinforce the values of lifelong learning and sharing amongst the coaching community. |
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Quote of the Month
"It was like watching an animal stuck in a trap. You can't just sit there and do nothing about it. I wanted him to have dignity as he crossed the finish line. Anybody would do the same thing because we all know how hard this sport really is."
.....Justin Wadsworth after helping Russian skier with broken ski
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