With the arrival of XC Running and other fall HS sports, I want to share some information with everyone to stay abreast of the happenings in the Nordic ski world. First, a list of fun and useful websites. Following, a short calendar of important events in our region (including World Cup races in Quebec this December!).
http://www.FasterSkier.com (updated daily. Domestic & international news)
http://www.NENSA.net (Regional news for New England skiing)
http://www.SportLemon.tv (links to watch World Cup skiing live via Eurosport)
http://www.USSA.org (US Ski Assocation)
http://www.USSkiTeam.com (US Ski Team)
http://www.NationalNordicFoundation.org (Supports elite American skiers)
http://www.BiathlonWorld.com (World Cup biathlon – watch events live and in HD)
http://www.EAbiathlon.org (Our local biathlon club – Ethan Allen)
http://www.fis-ski.com/ (International Ski Federation)
http://www.fiscrosscountry.com/ (Internationl Nordic news)
Events and Dates:
- November 21-25: MNC Ski Camp @ Craftsbury with Garrott Kuzzy
- December 7-8: World Cup ski races in Quebec City.
- December 15-16: Craftsbury Eastern Cups
- January 12-13: Mountain Top Eastern Cups (Rutland, VT)
- February 2-3: Trapp’s Eastern Cups (Stowe, VT)
- February 10: Eastern HS Championships Qualifiers (???)
- February 16-17: Bond Brook Eastern Cups (Augusta, ME)
- March 9-17: Junior Nationals @ Fairbanks, AK
- March 8-10 ?? New England J2 Championships
- March 15-17: Eastern High School Championships
Anti-Doping Awareness Article:
- By former pro-cyclist Jonathan Vaughters in the NY Times
