The Events Committee has released the bid document to host the 2015 Haywood Ski Nationals.

Applications should be received by April 15, 2013.

Please refer to the bid outline document for more information.

Please see the following corrections to the 2012 Aggregate Alberta Cup series winners. A misprint was made in the 2012 Alberta Nordic Skier magazine, and Cross Country Alberta would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Midget Boys (1998): Overall Champion - Max Elgert; Silver - Tomas Mark; Bronze - Dallas Zimmerman

Juvenile Boys (1996): Overall Champion - Anders Cowper; Silver - Peter Hicks; Bronze - Tate MacDonald

Juvenile Boys (1997): Overall Champion - Silas Lang; Silver - Stefan Martin; Bronze - NIcholas Bardak

Accommodations for the Haywood NorAm Westerns are filling up quickly.

There is a lot of Oil & Gas activity in Grande Prairie this winter. Please book your accommodations now.

The race host hotels are featured in the attached PDF file.

Grant Bourree
Chief of Competition

Please note that the 2012-2013 Alberta Cup Points List is posted on the Results page.

Results can be found under Quick Links on the CCA home page in the right-hand column.

Mark Arendz is one of Canada's elite Para-Nordic athletes.

At last month's World Cup stop in Wisconsin, Arendz won four silver and a gold in the biathlon sprint.

"It was for me, five races in seven days which is a pretty hectic schedule but once I arrived there I was feeling good, I was feeling great, strong and I went from there. Four silver and a gold in the end was an incredible week for me," said Arendz.

The options for aerobic exercise during the Canadian winter can seem grim: slipping and sliding along icy streets, pedaling nowhere under the fluorescent lights of the gym, and so on.

But there's a better option, one that, recent research suggests, actually offers unique advantages compared to the alternatives. When it snows, why not make for the cross-country ski trails?

The Alberta Loppet Series is underway again in 2013! The ALS will highlight 15 loppets throughout Alberta, for people of all ages and abilities to participate in and enjoy.

Prizes provided by Mountain Equipment Co-op will be awarded based on participation, and will be announced at the end of the season. The more events you attend, the better your chances of winning!

The Canmore XC Ski Camp is the perfect way to take advantage of world class instruction from some of Canada's finest coaches from the Alberta World Cup Academy. The structure of the camp allows skiers to operate at their own pace and in a group environment that is catered to their ability level.

The on snow sessions concentrate on the technical aspects of both skate and classic, with real world modeling and feedback an essential part of the program. Ski waxing instruction along with advice on ski selection will ensure you come away from this camp well informed.

If you want to optimize...

Cross Country Alberta is sending a contingent of it's members to take part in the 2012 World Cup festivities.

On behalf of Cross Country Alberta (CCA) it gives me great pleasure to be able to inform you of a new partnership agreement CCA has formed with the Government of Alberta, Alberta World Cup Society, Cross Country Canada, and Tourism Canmore to be able to provide our membership with the opportunity to experience the 2012 World Cup in Canmore Alberta.

Apply now! Search 'Gateway to the World Cup 2012 - Canmore' at www.zone4.ca

The deadline to apply has been extended to November...

Foothills Nordic Ski Club in Calgary, AB is looking for qualified part-time coaches to help support our full-time coaches and volunteers in the delivery of some of our cross-country skiing programs!

We require part-time coaches for the following programs:
Masters Training Group, Foothills Adult Ski Technique, and the Ski at School Program.

Please contact the Cross-Country Program Director at foothillsxc@gmail.com with any questions.