National U16 Camp Nominees Announced
April 29, 2014USSA has released the selections for the National U16 training camp late July in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Midwest girls were strongly represented with Amanda Kautzer, Claire Benton, Hannah Rudd, Erin Moening and Anna Johnson earning their invites at Junior Nationals last March (a full quarter of the squad). A final list will be published late this spring.
CXC Midwest Competition Committee Spring Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2014The CXC/Midwest Competition Committee held their open spring meeting last weekend in Eau Claire. A strong turnout provided some great dialog and generated a number of action items, including changes in U16 scoring/selection and trip leader, election of the 2015 head coach, policies revisions, and much more.
Lindsey Dehlin NMU Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
April 19, 2014Lindsey (Weier) Dehlin will be inducted into the Northern Michigan University Sports Hall of Fame Saturday, April 26, in the Great Lakes Room of the University Center. Dehlin was a National Champion, a five-time All-American and a two-time member of the U.S. Olympic Team in Nordic skiing. She also earned four letters competing in cross country.
CXC Midwest Competition Committee Meeting Saturday
April 17, 2014The CXC Midwest Competition Committee will be holding their annual spring meeting this Saturday, April 19th, in Eau Claire. Topics on the agenda include draft JNQ schedule, timing, review of last season, and election of a new head coach. The meeting is open to all.
Minnesota College Skiing Meeting Thursday Evening
April 14, 2014For those interested in Minnesota collegiate skiing (especially racing), there will be a follow-up meeting this Thursday evening, April 17th at Finn Sisu. The meeting will pick up from last time, exploring the vision and developing a strategy, along with an update on Gustavus. The meeting is open to all.
Recap on Minnesota Collegiate Skiing Meeting
April 4, 2014A recap of the Minnesota Collegiate Skiing meeting held last Thursday evening at Finn Sisu has been posted. The group of roughly 20 has put together a framework to advance collegiate skiing opportunities, with another meeting scheduled in two weeks.
2014 Collegiate Tally Board
April 4, 2014With just a few months of school left, many high school seniors are announcing their post-secondary plans. We'll keep updating the tally board throughout this spring.
Collegiate Club Skiing
April 1, 2014Carleton Nordic ski captain Berit Goodge weighs in on college club skiing, focusing on the diversity of opportunities and growth they've experienced.
Mich Tech Test Sprints Coverage
March 29, 2014Michigan Tech hosted freestyle sprints Saturday morning on the candidate course for the 2015 US Nationals. Trails were well groomed and nicely designed for the sprints, with only the warmer temps slowing things down a bit. Sunday morning featured classical relays, team sprint format, pairing guys with gals. Slightly cooler temps made for a fast morning course, although kick waxing was a bit tricky.
Changing Role of Midwest Collegiate Skiing
March 28, 2014Jonathan Miller offers an interesting new take on the upheaval in collegiate skiing with the Gustavus Nordic ski team cut, arguing club status might actually be an equally beneficial opportunity, especially if funded properly.
Gustavus Adolphus College Nordic Program Cut
March 26, 2014Gustavus skiers are reporting they were informed Wednesday evening that their collegiate Nordic ski program has been cut. They are seeking letters of support, hopefully to get the decision reconsidered.
March 29-30 US Nationals Sprint Test Races
March 24, 2014Michigan Tech will be hosting sprint races this weekend, March 29-30, in order to test courses for the 2015 US Nationals competition. Skier interested in participating should RSVP by Wednesday night!
CCSA: Athletes, Coaches of the Year Announced
March 24, 2014Northern Michigan's Rosie Frankowski and Fredrik Schwencke have been voted the Central Region's Women's and Men's Athlete of the Year, respectively, by the CCSA coaches, the conference announced Monday. In addition, St. Olaf coach Tom Jorgenson collected the Women's Central Region Coach of the Year recognition, while NMU head coach Sten Fjeldheim earned the same honor on the men's side.
CXC Midwest Competition Committee Spring Meeting
March 14, 2014The CXC Midwest Competition Committee will be holding their annual Spring Meeting April 19th in Eau Claire, WI. A list of topics has been proposed, with a final agenda coming out later. The meeting is open to all, but need to be a registered club or team to vote.
US Nationals Test Sprints at MTU
March 13, 2014Michigan Tech will be hosting a test event for their US Nationals sprint courses on March 29-30. Freestyle sprints on Saturday, classical team sprints Sunday. Must registration by Wed, Mar 26th.
Junior Nationals Coverage
March 11, 2014We wrap up our 2014 Junior Nationals experience with a recap of all over our coverage, as well as some notes from the week, including topics like the mass start leadout, lap timing, Midwest team awards, and more.
Carleton Sprints Coverage
March 11, 2014The Carleton Sprints, a collegiate 1.4k freestyle sprint invitational, was held at the Carleton College Arboretum on Saturday, March 8th. Nels Thompson and Megan Allen won the sprint finals. Results and some photos posted.
NCAA: Olex, Frankowski Take Second; Six All-Americans
March 8, 2014Second-place finishes for both Alaska's Max Olex and Northern Michigan's Rosie Frankowski in the mass start freestyle races wrapped up a banner week for the CCSA at the NCAA Championships at Soldier Hollow Resort in Utah. In addition to the pair of silver medals, the region's skiers also collected six more All-American places to bring its total to 11 for the championships.
Junior Nationals: Relays Coverage
March 8, 2014Junior Nationals in Stowe, VT, wrapped up on Saturday with the 3X3K freestyle relay events. The Midwest team finished the week strong, especially in the U18 division where the girls collected 2nd and 3rd and the boys 3rd and 6th. The U20 gals also snagged a podium spot with Kris Bourne anchoring the victory by a boot throw. Tom Bye nearly pulled his U20 team onto the podium as well, finishing 4th by less than a second. Other top results: U16 girls nail down 5th, boys 9th and Nicole Schneider racing up with the U20s helped secure an excellent 5th showing. Results linked in, video recaps of most of the races, and a few post-race photos added.
NCAA Championships Classical Coverage
March 6, 2014NCAA Championships featured classical technique races on Thursday at Soldier Hollow in Utah. Midwest posted some strong results, with Nichole Bathe finishing 4th and Rosie Frankowski 6th! Kyle Bratrud posted a strong result in 5th. Other top results: Mary Kate Cirelli 10th, Anne Hart 11th, and Paige Schember 15th; Adam Martin 13th. Results linked in, along with a full video replay.
Junior Nationals: Freestyle Start List Posted
March 6, 2014Friday's race at Junior Nationals is the last individual award event, a mass start freestyle race on the Trapp Family Lodge trails. It will feature the same course as the classical race on Monday. Start list reflects the ordering for the chevron mass start.
Junior Nationals Preview
February 26, 2014Hard to believe, but Junior Nationals competition starts up next Monday at the Trappe Family Lodge in Stowe, VT. We've got a breakdown on the events and a look at the 2014 Midwest Junior National squad. Check back for on-site coverage all next week!
Field Announced for 2014 NCAA Championships
February 24, 2014The 13 men and women that will represent the Central Region at next month's NCAA Championships at Soldier Hollow Resort in Utah have been announced, as the National Collegiate Athletic Association's skiing committee revealed the event's full field on Monday.
Cartwright, Ahmed Earn Skier of the Week Honors; Fjeldheim named CCSA Coach of the Year
February 23, 2014For their contributions at the NCAA Central Region Championships last weekend, Northern Michigan's George Cartwright and the College of St. Scholastica's Sharmila Ahmed have taken home the season's final CCSA Skier of the Week honors, the conference announced Saturday. Northern Michigan head coach Sten Fjeldheim, meanwhile, collected the CCSA Coach of the Year honors for both the men's and women's side.
Send Skinnyski to Stowe!
February 23, 2014We are working on possible plans to cover Junior Nationals again this season, but its a big financial commitment for us. So we're turning to a little 'crowdfunding'... if you like to see us out at Junior Nationals with our usual photos and video from the events, please consider helping with the funding.
Midwest Junior National Team Trip Information Site
February 18, 2014The Midwest Junior National Committee has prepared a dedicated website for information on this year's Junior National Trip, including details on suit/warmup ordering, waivers, schedules/fees and gear drop-off.
Kyle Bratrud: Great Final Weekend
February 17, 2014NMU's Kyle Bratrud recaps last weekend's Central Regional NCAA qualifying races, and prepares for the big dance in March back at Soldier Hollow!
CCSA: NMU Sweeps Titles as Cartwright, Frankowski Win Freestyle NCAA Central Region Championships
February 16, 2014Tom Myrick reports: It was a green and gold final day of the CCSA season, as Northern Michigan not only saw two of their skiers — George Cartwright and Rosie Frankowski — top the podium in both the men's 15K and women's 10K mass start freestyle events, but the Wildcats also swept the men's, women's and overall team titles at the NCAA Central Region Championships in Houghton, Mich.
Battle Creek SuperTour/JNQ Freestyle Coverage
February 16, 2014The Battle Creek SuperTour Sunday featured individual start freestyle under a bright blue sky. Caitlin Gregg asserted herself back at the top of the leaderboard with in 11 second victory over Rosie Brennan in the womens 5K. Sylvan Ellefson posted the fastest mens time in the 10K. Zak Ketterson was the top junior male, with Anna French besting the junior girls. Results linked in, along with photosets from all the morning races.
CCSA: Bathe, Bratrud Crowned NCAA Central Region Classic Champs
February 15, 2014Tom Myrick reports: Alaska's Nichole Bathe and Northern Michigan's Kyle Bratrud captured the Central Region crowns in the women's 5K and men's 10K individual start classic events, respectively, to kick off the regional championships in Houghton, Mich. In near perfect skiing conditions, the Nanooks and Wildcats combined to occupy all six podium spots (three apiece) on the afternoon, meaning that Alaska heads into final day of the NCAA Central Region Championships with a three-point lead on the men's side, while the Northern Michigan women hold an eight-point edge heading into Sunday.
Battle Creek SuperTour/JNQ Classical Coverage
February 15, 2014The SuperTour series rolled into Saint Paul for a two day run, starting with mass start classical races on Saturday. In the mens grueling 15K, Minnesota native Ben Saxton battled for the lead, coming in second to Matthew Gelso, with Michael Sinnott rounding out the top three. The womens race came down to a pack of 5-7 skiers, with Rosie Brennan taking the victory, Chelsea Holmes and Jennie Bender collecting second and third. Tom Bye and Mattie Watts posted the top junior times on the day. Preliminary results up, along with video recaps from the 15K and 10K classical races.
CCSA Names 2014 All-Conference Teams
February 12, 2014The Central Collegiate Ski Association announced its all-conference teams on Wednesday, with Northern Michigan leading all schools with seven total honorees.
Kyle Bratrud: One Weekend to Go
February 11, 2014Kyle Bratrud shares his racing experience from last weekend's CCSA Championships, and looks forward to the NCAA Regionals this weekend.
CCSA Championships Freestyle Recap
February 9, 2014Tom Myrick reports: An impressive display of depth saw hosts Northern Michigan capture the men's, women's and overall team titles at the CCSA Championships in Ishpeming, Mich. The Wildcats' Rosie Frankowski and Mary Kate Cirelli teamed up to pull away from the rest of the field to capture the top two spots in the women's 15K mass start skate race, while Kyle Bratrud and Fredrik Schwencke took silver and bronze, respectively, in the men's 20K event. Alaska's Logan Hanneman captured his second individual title of the weekend, edging Bratrud in the men's race to boost the Nanooks to second in the men's and overall team standings.
CCSA Championships Classical Recap
February 8, 2014Hosts Northern Michigan heads into the final day of the CCSA championships with the team lead on both the men's and women's side following the first day of action at the Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming, Mich. Alaska's Logan Hanneman dominated the men's 10K interval start classic, but NMU took the next three spots to open up a four-point advantage over the Nanooks. The Wildcats then went 1-2 in the women's 5K event, with Mary Kate Cirelli and Hannah Boyer posting the top two times, to give them a comfortable 16-point advantage on the women's side.
National Nordic Foundation Auction in Final Days
February 5, 2014There is still some time left to get in your bids on some great auction items, including a vacation in the Sawtooth mountains, US Ski Team apparel, and much more -- plus the proceeds benefit NNF!
U23 Classical Results
January 30, 2014Thursday featured the womens 10K and mens 15K at the U23 World Championships in Val di Fiemme, Italy. Top Americans were Erik Bjornsen 17th and Anne Pokorny 33rd. From the Midwest, Ben Saxton was 38th, Rosie Frankowski 38th.
Midwest Junior Nationals Point Standings
January 29, 2014After three JNQ series, the Midwest Junior National Qualifying appears to be firming up. The latest point totals thru the Mt. Itasca weekend are now posted. The final Midwest JNQ will be held Feb 15-16 at Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN.
WJC/U23 Freestyle Sprints Results
January 29, 2014The World Junior/U23 Championships opened Wednesday afternoon with the freesprint sprints event. Jessie Diggins collected a silver medal, finishing second in the womens U23 sprint final. Diggins posted the top qualifying time. Annie Pokorny, Erik Bjornsen and Tyler Kornfield qualified for the sprint heats as well, but did not advance past the quarterfinals. Ben Saxton just missed the heats, qualifying 33rd. In the WJC sprints, Stephanie Kirk was the top US woman at 38th qualifying, while Cole Morgan had the best for the US in 14th to qualify for the heats (did not advance). Nichole Bathe qualified 58th.
Midwest Juniors Take On the World
January 27, 2014The U23/World Junior Championships kick off on Wednesday, along with the Junior Nordic Competition this weekend, and Midwest skiers will be part of a strong US field. We break down the two competitions, including events, websites, and even webcams for some early morning hours viewing.
National Nordic Foundation Auction
January 27, 2014National Nordic Foundation Master's Auction started on Monday. A fundraising initiative with a $100,000 matching grant attached, the master's auction aims to raise $20,000 with amazing gear, and exclusive services.
Kyle Bratrud: Long, Cold Weekend
January 26, 2014Northern Michigan University's Kyle Bratrud recaps his race weekend at Mt Itasca, including a reflection on Igor Badamshin and positive vibes for fellow skiers competing in the World Juniors/U23s this week in Italy.
Mt. Itasca CCSA/JNQ Freestyle Results
January 25, 2014Cold temperatures brought a delayed start to the racing action at Mt Itasca on Saturday. Alice Flanders posted another incredible skate race, topping the womens field by 42 seconds in just 5K. Paul Schommer was the top mens finisher. U18 titles went to Rocci Wohlk and Ian Torchia, U16 victories for Erin Moening and Nathaniel Blichfeldt.
Mt. Itasca CCSA Classical Results
January 24, 2014Opening a three day run of events at Mt Itasca, the CCSA held classical races on Friday. Kyle Bratrud picked up where he left off last weekend, winning the mens 10K by 14 seconds. Sarah Allen topped the womens field.
CCSA: Alice Flanders, Kyle Bratrud Collect Conference Honors
January 22, 2014For their performances at the Telemark Chase over the weekend, Michigan Tech's Alice Flanders and Northern Michigan's Kyle Bratrud have been named the CCSA skiers of the week, the conference announced Wednesday.
Kyle Bratrud: Telemark Chase
January 20, 2014Kyle Bratrud posts fantastic results at the Telemark Chase, putting in two hard efforts. Read his weekend report.
Cable CCSA/JNQ Classical Results
January 19, 2014Perfect conditions Sunday at Telemark for the classical CCSA/JNQ races. In the mens 10K, Kyle Bratrud was kept from a weekend sweep by UAF's Michael Fehrenbach, who won by just two seconds over Bratrud in the interval start format. Juniors titles - U18 Zak Ketterson holds off Nick Gardner by 2 seconds, Tom Bye first for U20, Logan Zueger top U16. In the womens 5K, Natalia Naryshkina posted the top time. Junior titles - U18 Vivian Hett was tops, with Mattie Watts just 4 seconds back, Sonja first for the U20, Hannah Rudd completes her weekend sweep of the U16.
Cable CCSA/JNQ Freestyle Results
January 18, 2014Top class racing returned to the Telemark Resort grounds on Saturday for a mass start freestyle race that featured a brutal climb up Mt. Telemark. In the 15K race, Kyle Bratrud edged out a top field of competitors to take the victory by six seconds. In the womens 10K, Alice Flanders bested the field field by 15 seconds. U20 titles went to Luke Brown and Sonja Hedblom. U18 claimed by Zak Ketterson and Alayna Sonnesyn (3rd overall!).
CCSA Skiers of the Week: Jake Brown, Nichole Bathe
January 15, 2014After enjoying breakout performances at U.S. Nationals, St. Olaf skier Jake Brown and Alaska's Nichole Bathe have been named the CCSA skiers of the week.
Midwest Skiers Earn International Trips
January 13, 2014With the completion of US Nationals last week, the selections were made for the U23 World Championships (U18 and World Juniors announced earlier). Midwest skiers earning their ticket with top performances include Rosie Frankowski, Ben Saxton, and Anne Hart, as well as Team Sprint World Champion Jessie Diggins.
Lake Superior Ski Club Waxing Service for JNQs
January 12, 2014The Lake Superior Ski Club is to offering race waxing service for the upcoming Junior National Qualifier races.
Minnesota College Championships Coverage
January 11, 2014Racing under beautiful blue skies on fast trails at Graystone in St. Cloud, Minnesota college ski teams and clubs faced off in the College Championships. In the womens relay, Marian Lund powered her Gustavus team to a victory ahead of top St. Scholastica pairings. The mens race featured a tight battle, as Scholastica and St. Olaf battled to the front on the final leg with Jake Richards pulling ahead for the Scholastica win. Results and photos posted.
Kyle Bratrud: Learning Experience
January 10, 2014Kyle Bratrud wraps up his US Nationals experience, posting his best result on Friday in the classic sprints, excited about his teammates qualifications for overseas, and looking forward to the next weekend of racing.
Nationals: Classical Sprints
January 10, 2014The US Cross-Country National Championships wrapped up with classical sprints on Friday at Soldier Hollow. Nichole Bathe capped a very good week by taking a spot on the senior womens podium with a third place finish (collecting second place) as CXC's own Natalja Naryshkina won. Rosie Brennan collected the National title (Naryshkina is not eligible). Reese Hanneman took the victory for the men. In the juniors race, Adam Martin took first with Sam Elfstrom second, and Jan Ketterson taking 5th. While many of the Midwest skiers departed earlier in the week, there were some additional top performances today: Zach Goldberg 1st MJR B final, Anne Hart 3rd MSR B final, Ben Saxton 6th qualifier, Deedra Irwin 9th qualifier, Rosie Frankowski 11th qualifier, Felicia Gesior 12th qualifier.
USSA Final Points Standings for U18 and World Juniors Qualifiers
January 9, 2014After Wednesday's races at US Nationals, the points where tallied up to determine the qualifiers for the U18 (Scando) and World Junior trips later this winter. For the Midwest, Mattie Watts and Vivian Hett both scored trips to Finland (U18), along with Nichole Bathe and Adam Martin earning a beautiful trip to Italy for World Juniors.
Nationals: Freestyle 5K, 10K, 20K, 30K Results
January 8, 2014The exciting mass start distance races were held Wednesday at Soldier Hollow for the US National Cross-Country Championships. It was a banner day for Team Gregg, as Brian Gregg took the mens 30K race down to a sprint finish, losing out Sylvan Ellefson to finish second overall. In the womens 20K, Caitlin Gregg stomped the field, taking off like a rocket to win by an incredible 3:36 margin! Top Midwest results: Matt Liebsch 7th, Jake Brown 11th, Paul Schommer 25th; Rosie Frankowski 6th, Anne Hart 18th, Jordyn Ross 20th, Alice Flanders 23rd. In the juniors races, Vivian Hett had a great race finishing 4th. Jan Ketterson was the top Midwest junior male, finishing 9th.
USSA Poster Contest
January 7, 2014USSA Nordic is running a contest featuring posters from ski teams and clubs from across the US. Vote on your favorite - contest wraps up Thursday, Jan 9th.
Kyle Bratrud: Half Way
January 5, 2014Kyle Bratrud reflects back on his first two races at US Nationals, and is already looking forward to Wednesday's mass start skate race.
Nationals: Freestyle Sprints
January 5, 2014Sunday featured the freestyle sprints at Soldier Hollow for US Nationals. The course was particularly tough, featuring a huge climb and descent. Jennie Bender claimed another sprint title, adding a freestyle crown to her classical title from last year. Caitlin Gregg took 2nd, with Rosie Brennan 3rd. In the men, "old man" Torin Koos still has it - sprinting to the mens victory, with Ben Saxton 2nd, and Reese Hanneman 3rd. Top Midwest qualifier results: Caitlin Gregg 1st FSR, Nichole Bathe 2nd FU20, Annie Hart 2nd FU23, Mattie Watts 2nd FU18, Vivian Hett 3rd FU18, Hannah Rudd 3rd FU16; Ben Saxton 2nd FU23.
Nationals: Classical 10K, 15K Results
January 4, 2014US Nationals opened Saturday with the distance classical races at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah. In the womens race, Caitlin Gregg had a smoking result, finishing 2nd overall, just 14 seconds back of the winner, Becca Rorabaugh. Caitlin Patterson was third. Top Midwest results: Anne Hart 17th, Nichole Bathe 19th, Jordyn Ross 21st, Mary Kate Cirelli 23rd. The men's 15k classic was won by Erik Bjornsen in the 3rd lap after chasing down the fastest 1st and 2nd legs posted by Kris Freeman, who finished 3rd overall. Brian Gregg finished a strong 5th overall to complete a great Team Gregg performance with wife Caitlin. Other top Midwest results: Ben Saxton 12th, Adam Martin 15th, Matt Liebsch 21st, Karl Nygren 22nd.
Kyle Bratrud: Final National's Training
January 2, 2014Kyle Bratrud checks in one final time before the big show kicks off this weekend! Catch up on his training (and relaxation) in his latest update.
Nationals: Midwest Skiers Preview
January 1, 2014With US Nationals firing up this weekend, we take a brief look at the events and the Midwest skiers scheduled to compete. The races will start Jan 4th and wrap up Jan 10th.
Viral XC Race League
December 26, 2013Viral XC racing season kicks off in January -- get your college group register now! The Viral XC Race League differs from most series by allowing teams to score against each other without actually having travel and compete head-to-head.
Kyle Bratrud: Pre-US National's Training
December 23, 2013Kyle Bratrud reports in from Utah where he has spent the past week preparing for US Nationals, as well as honing his ping pong skills!
Wausau JNQ Classical Results
December 22, 2013The second day of racing at Greenwood Hills in Wausau featured the classical distance races. The college kids came out swinging Sunday, as they posted the top times overall with Rosie Frankowski and Chris Parr leading the way. In the U20, Niki Reker and Jan Ketterson topped the field. U18 titles went to Vivian Hett and Ian Torchia. Hannah Rudd completed the weekend sweep in the U16 girls, with Michael Jarzin first for the boys.
Wausau JNQ Sprint Results
December 21, 2013The Midwest JNQ series kicked off Saturday in Wausau with freestyle sprint races. In the qualifiers, Ben Hugus and Lisa Konig posted the fastest times to get things rolling. The U18 girls showed great speed as they dominated the U20/U18 A final, with Mattie Watts taking the victory. Sonja Hedblom was the U20 champ. It was the opposite case for the boys U20/U18 final as the U20 boys sealed all six slots with Matt Nichols collecting the win. Tamer Mische-Richter stood atop the U18 podium. U16 titles went to Henry Gore and Hannah Rudd.
Midwest Collegiate Racing Recap
December 17, 2013Kyle Bratrud reports in from the road on Monday as he travels west for US Nationals. Catch his recap of the previous weekend collegiate racing, as well as his own race experience.
Midwest Collegiate Racing Recap
December 9, 2013Kyle Bratrud reports in on the first weekend of racing in the Midwest as northern teams squared off at Michigan Tech while St. Scholastica and St. Olaf battled in Duluth. Plus Bratrud's own race journal.
Viral XC Race League
December 8, 2013This season we introduce a new race series, designed to foster competition between the collegiate ski clubs. The Viral XC Race League differs from most series by allowing teams to score against each other without actually having travel and compete head-to-head. Team sign up is now and continues through December -- add your college club roster today!
Kyle Bratrud: Thanksgiving Break and Upcoming Races
December 3, 2013Kyle Bratrud enjoyed the Thanksgiving break skiing -- and not at West Yellowstone, but rather right here in the Midwest. Catch up on his training (and a little school work), plus get a tip for watching World Cup racing.
Kyle Bratrud: An Introduction
November 19, 2013We're excited to announce Kyle Bratrud, former Eden Prairie skier and now top NMU star, will be posting updates on training and racing this season. To get rolling, we feature an introduction from Bratrud.
Twin Cities Cross Country Ski Coaches Invited for Level 100 Certification
November 7, 2013CXC and the Loppet Foundation will host a CXC/USSA Level 100 Coaches Certification on Sunday, Nov 17th at Theodore Wirth. Level 100 certification is recommended for coaches working with all ages and levels of cross country skiing, from youth to adult and introductory level to world class.
Midwest Junior National Wax Coaches Selected
November 5, 2013Bill Pierce and Chris Harvey have been selected as the wax coaches for the 2014 Midwest Junior National team. Coaching applications are still being accepted for the remaining positions.
Midwest Head Wax Tech and Coaching Applications
October 12, 2013The Midwest Junior National Team is seeking applicants for a number of positions including: head glide wax tech, head kick wax tech, and general coaching positions. Application deadline is Oct 20th.
Kirvesniemi, Hodgert, Lead 12 Incoming St. Scholastica Skiers for 2014
August 7, 2013Anita Kirvesniemi of Simpele, Finland, and Reitler Hodgert of Bend, Oregon, lead 12 incoming skiers to the St. Scholastica Saints ski team for 2014.
2012-13 Season Highlights
May 1, 2013Review highlights and results from the 2012-13 collegiate racing season.