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May 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 excellence!
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 quadrennial, 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 PyeongChang 2018.
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 CCC 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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CCC Unveils New Coaching Leadership Structure Focused on Guiding Squad Back to Olympic Podium
Justin Wadsworth, who led Canada's cross-country athletes to record-setting results over the last four years will move into a head coaching leadership role with oversight of all of Canada's National Team ("NST") programs, including those based in National Team Development Centres. Wadsworth will be embedded day-to-day in the Alberta World Cup Academy ("AWCA"). Also acting as manager of CCC's Integrated Support Team ("IST"), he will align programming for NST (including world cup team) and development athletes.
Louis Bouchard will also continue as World Cup team coach and head coach of Centre National d'Entra�nement Pierre-Harvey ("CNEPH"). Bouchard will lead Alex Harvey and a very promising group of Quebec-based NST and development athletes.
CCC added further strength to its coaching team with accomplished Norwegian skier and coach, Tor-Arne Hetland. A two-time Olympic and five-time World Championship medalist, the new world cup team coach will collaborate with Wadsworth and Bouchard on team plans including training camps and daily training. He will be the point person in Europe, providing better continuity by being present and leading the team at all World Cup races, while liaising with coaches and IST in Canada.
Full Press Release
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2014 CCC Annual General Meeting
The 2014 CCC Annual General Meeting will be hosted by Cross-Country Ski de fond Canada in Canmore, AB from June 12 - 15, 2014.
Information & Documents
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CCC-AltaGas High Performance  Coaching Experience Program
Cross-Country Ski de fond Canada is now accepting applications for the 2014/15 High Performance Coaching Experience (HPCE) program. Please fill annex A and return by May 23rd.
The HPCE program provides developing coaches with a variety of practical training opportunities that can be delivered through the National Development Centers (NDC) and the NST programs. Coaches selected for this program will benefit from a wide range of opportunities like attending NST or NDC training camps, regular home base training sessions for up to a week long period and domestic or international race trips as well.
The primary aim of HPCE assignments is to enrich the overall system and to create a unified approach to high performance coaching within CCC . This goal will be achieved by providing selected developing coaches with national and international coaching opportunities, exposing them to coaching and technical practices consistent with LTAD principles currently employed within the NTDC and NST programs. The secondary aim is to supplement the technical support available on NTDC and NST camps, trips and competitions.
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Chandra Crawford Retirement Video
Produced by: Glen Crawford
After starting skiing at an early age and then advancing onto the Canadian National Cross Country Ski team, Chandra has retired from ski racing. During her 15 years racing she achieved great things and also started up Fast and Female.
This video highlights some great moments her father, Glen Crawford, had the pleasure in sharing with her.
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Fantastic Year for the Ski Fit North Alberta Program!
By: Beckie Scott
The 2013/14 season was a memorable year of 'firsts' for SFNA. With inclusion and equality as
 two of our guiding principles, SFNA purchased it's first sit-ski; providing youth with a disability the opportunity to try cross-country skiing and participate in our outreach activities. We also hosted, for the first-time ever, a hugely successful 5-Nation multi-community ski festival day. With Kikino school as our base, SFNA joined together with 5 different reserve schools for a day of skiing, activity, cultural sharing, community building and fun. |
Skill Development Camps
What is a CCC Skill Development Camp?
A CCC 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.
Plan a Skill Development Camp at your club!
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Mark Arendz Continues to Inspire
Source: The Guardian
When Mark Arendz was seven years old, a farm accident cost him one of his arms and left him fighting for his life.
Almost 14 years later he has two Paralympic medals, a world cup championship and is trying to give back to the community by inspiring people to do better.
Full article
Photo: The Guardian
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By: Ian Murray, Rocky Mountain Racers
I made the first step into coaching fall of 2012 with Rocky Mountain Racers based in Canmore / Calgary. I'd like to say a few words to athletes thinking of getting into coaching and my experience thus far regarding the intro NCCP courses.
After being an athlete for many years, and cross country skiing being one of my biggest passions, it has been natural for me to transition into coaching. There is always the debate whether you go for the high paying work, having less time to enjoy your passion but really enjoying those few days you do vs. living your passion and sharing it with others and finding a way to make it work financially. Having lived that other life, being an engineer in the fiberoptic industry in boom days of the early 2000's and having seen a lot of different things I have to say that the opportunity to work with keen, focused, individuals in sport has been very rewarding. For now, while the opportunities are there, I`m going to stick with coaching athletes.
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 National Ski Team Athlete Retirement Celebration at CCC's AGM Banquet
Join Cross-Country Ski de fond Canada as we recognize a talented group of National Ski Team athletes who have retired from the sport over the last quadrennial.
The event will take place on Saturday, June 14th, 2014 during CCC's Annual General Meeting Banquet in Canmore, AB.
Tickets are available for $45/person.
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 Bow Valley Olympian/Paralympian Celebration 2014
Join the Town of Canmore & Town of Banff as we celebrate and thank our Bow Valley Olympians & Paralympians at the Canmore Civic Centre Plaza on Saturday, May 24th, 2014.
There will be a parade of athletes on the "Walk of Champions", presentation of commemorative gifts, a community BBQ, music and more!
Thank you to Blair & Linda Dunbar for organizing this fantastic event!
See you there!
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CCC Ski Playground Video
Introducing Cross-Country Ski de fond Canada's NEW Ski Playground Video ''How to Build a Ski Playground''!
A Ski Playground is a designated location which has been developed to assist children to learn to ski naturally which provides a variety of skiing discovery...and LOTS of FUN!!
Share with your friends, clubs, coaches, athletes, parents & volunteers! Enjoy!
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Volunteer Corner - Dan Brisbin, SK
What is the most rewarding part about volunteering?
I take great satisfaction in leading and working with people who share a common goal. As an official, this would be helping run races that give the athletes a great race experience - good tracks and a fair competition. At the club level, it is working with colleagues who are trying to develop better ski trails and facilities for cross country skiers in Saskatoon and area. With CCS, it's working with local organizing committees, club coaches and our high performance committee to give our Saskatchewan athletes a passion for cross country skiing and a better training and competition experience.
Read Dan Brisbin's Volunteer Profile
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Quote of the Month
"It is very exciting to join a program with a talented pool of athletes, a fantastic wax team, an established sport science program and experienced administrative staff already in place. This is already a professionally-run program, but this sport is changing before our eyes where you need the speed of a sprinter along with the endurance of a traditional distance skier. Our main challenge in training will be to keep up with the demands of our sport and develop a team that can find the balance required to win at all levels."
...Tor Arne Hetland
Photo: Justin Wadsworth & Tor Arne Hetland at the Sunshine Village Training Camp, May 2014
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