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April 2014  
Co-editors: Martine Zilligen, Cathy Sturgeon & Chris Dornan
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- Sport Canada
- Own the Podium
- Jemini Foundation
- National Winter Sport Association
Major Partners:
Podium Partners:
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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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Thanks to Fresh Air Experience, CCC brings you Sugoi's RS cycling jersey & bib short with pro level technologies and construction.
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,
We hope you are enjoying the warmer spring temperatures as you rest up before kicking off next season with your dryland training programs!
Please send us your feedback as we greatly appreciate it and helps us improve.
Martine Zilligen
Marketing Coordinator
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2014 CCC Annual General Meeting
The 2014 CCC Annual General Meeting will be hosted by Cross Country Canada in Canmore, AB from June 12 - 15, 2014.
Information & Documents
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2014 CCC Board Nominations
The Board Nominating Committee is now assembling a slate of candidates to be considered for election to the Board of Directors of CCC. This election will take place in accordance with CCC's Bylaws, at the CCC Annual General Meeting in Canmore, Alberta, June 12-15, 2014.
In 2014, there are three Director at Large positions and the President's position open for election.
We urge all CCC members to get involved in the process. If you know of someone who is qualified and interested in one of these Board positions, please advise a member of the Nominating Committee before May 5, 2014.
Nominations must be received by midnight MDT, May 10, 2014. Nominations will be posted on the CCC Website as they are received.
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2014 Nominations for CCC Awards
The following Cross Country Canada awards
will be announced at the Annual General Meeting to be held in Banff/Canmore, AB, June 12th to June 15th, 2014.- Firth Award - presented to a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to cross-country skiing in Canada
- Dave Rees Award - presented to a man or woman to recognize outstanding achievement and commitment in the national development of cross-country skiing.
- Volunteer of the Year Award(s) - presented to a man or a woman to recognize significant achievement in the regional or national development of cross-country skiing.
Deadline for submission: May 10, 2014.
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Pierre Harvey Inducted into Canada's
 Sports Hall of Fame
Pierre Harvey is one of the few Canadian athletes who ever competed in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
Pierre represented Canada as an Olympian in 1984 at the Sarajevo Olympic Winter Games in cross-country skiing and at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Summer Games in cycling, and again at the 1988 Calgary Olympic Winter Games.
Pierre made history in 1987 when he became the first Canadian to ever win an international cross-country event; a 30 km freestyle World Cup race at Falun, Sweden.
In total, Pierre competed in 50 Cross-Country Ski World Cup events and would stand atop the Canadian Cross-Country Ski Championships podium an amazing 35 times, including 22 Gold, 8 Silver, and 5 Bronze. Congratulations Pierre!
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Beckie Scott Receives Honorary Doctor in Laws Degree
The University of Alberta is poised to award 11 individuals with
honorary degrees for a vast array of achievements that hold at least one thing in common-
they continue to make the world a better place.
Photo: CBC Sports
"Our spring convocation honorary degree recipients remind all of us of the importance of talent, integrity, passion and wisdom," said U of A chancellor Ralph Young. "It is my hope that these outstanding individuals will inspire our graduates to consider leadership roles in the many local, national and international communities our university serves."
Congratulations Beckie!
Full article
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Volunteer Wall of Fame
As part of our on-going efforts to recognize and celebrate the incredible efforts of our volunteers, Cross Country Canada has introduced a Volunteer Wall of Fame to complement its Annual Volunteer Awards.
We all recognize that volunteers strengthen our communities and make our country vibrant. These individuals have made a significant contribution to the local, regional and/or national development of cross-country skiing. Who are these incredible and generous individuals and why are they committed to volunteer? It's time to find out!
View their profiles as they tell us why they volunteer, the most rewarding aspects about volunteering, and what they have to say about all the volunteers who make events possible.
Together, let's celebrate volunteerism!
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Mark Arendz Named 2013 Alberta Athlete of the Year
Congratulations Mark!
Mark Arendz's 2013 started with a bang, winning one gold and 2 silver medals in biathlon, and 2 more silver medals in cross country at the International Paralympic Committee World Cup in January. Mark followed that up with a gold and 2 bronze medals at the 2013 World Championships, and completed the 2012/13 season with a bronze in the Sochi World Cup. As a result, Mark found himself on top of the overall biathlon standings, becoming the first Canadian Male in the Para Nordic standing classification to win the coveted Crystal Globe.
Full article
Photo: Matthew Murnaghan/Canadian Paralympic Committee
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2015 Jackrabbit Toque Design Contest Winner
Congratulations to the 2015 Jackrabbit Sauce Headwear Toque Design Contest Winner - Arielle Comeau, from Club Plein Air De Caraquet, New Brunswick!
We look forward to seeing the 11,000 Jackrabbit boys & girls wearing your beautiful snowman next year!!
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the contest & to Sauce Headwear for making this project come to life for a 3rd year! Full article
Here is the very first digital image of Arielle's 2015 Jackrabbit Toque in color! Please note this is an approximation and some alterations to image scale, placement & size may be necessary.
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 Join the True Sport Movement!
At the heart of True Sport is a simple idea: good sport can make a great difference. As a proud member of the True Sport movement, Cross Country Canada believes in the difference that sport can make in the everyday lives of Canadians; to achieve this, sport must first and foremost provide a positive experience for participants.
Cross Country Canada recognizes the True Sport Principles for Sport as a guiding light in defining the sport experience and proudly displays the "True Sport Lives Here" on all events and materials, which embody the principles of good sport common to all Canadians.
Join the True Sport Movement!
This program is aimed at supporting the development and delivery of quality sport and recreation programming - programming that is consistent with the True Sport values and principles.
In partnership with ParticipACTION and other experts and strategic partners, RBC created the RBC Learn to Play Project - an initiative dedicated to teaching kids the basics of being active and encouraging them to take part in sport and recreation programs.
The deadline to apply for a Program Grant is May 16, 2014.
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Quote of the Month 
"After 24 years of competing internationally I am ready to move on and embrace change. It has been an incredible journey, and with 10 Paralympics behind me I have experienced lots of change in the Paralympic movement. The experiences, awards, and celebrations with my teammates and coaches are memories that will last a lifetime. Without the support of my family, friends, and colleagues, this journey would have ended a long time ago. I can't thank everyone enough for your patience, caring and love. I have been blessed."
...Colette Bourgonje
Photo: Matthew Murnaghan/
Canadian Paralympic Committee
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Did You know Colette Bourgonje...
- won six Winter and four Summer Paralympic medals
- was the first-ever Canadian to win a Paralympic medal on home snow after she claimed the silver in the women's 10-kilometre sit-ski race at Whistler Paralympic Park
- was the first Canadian woman to win a sit-ski distance race at the 2011 World Championships
- was the first graduate in a wheelchair at the University of Saskatchewan's Physical Education Department
- won the prestigious Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award - a solid gold medal that is presented to an individual that conquers adversities through the pursuit of excellence in sport
IPC Canmore World Cup 2013 / Photo: Pam Doyle
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