http://www.xcountryab.net Latest news from Cross County Alberta en-us Copyright 2009, Cross County Alberta cca@xcountryab.net cca@xcountryab.net http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=325http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=325It doesn't matter if it's your first time or your 32nd time, getting up to the glacier for some high quality skiing is always something to get excited about. Because this was only my second time up at the glacier, I was not only excited about getting up to ski on the glacier, but the whole "lifestyle" that we would have while up at the glacier. The simplicity of each day, which consisted of eating, sleeping and skiing (and many games of cards, settlers and monopoly) really allowed us to get the most out of the on snow sessions.Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=324http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=324Age Categories for Alberta Cup Races for 2010/2011 season, as well as information regarding awards and recognition. This information is also posted on the 'Athletes' page of the CCA site.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=321http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=321The Alberta Ski Team's sprint camp finished up today at the Canmore Nordic Center. The camp, run by the Alberta World Cup Academy in their new role as the operators of the Alberta Ski Team, was a huge success. Young skiers got the chance to work with many Academy stars like Graham Nisikawa and Brittany Webster and others, doing lots of rollerski video work and sprint simulations, all in an effort to teach these up-and-comers the nuances and agility skills required to be a competitive sprinter in today's ever-more-aggressive style of racing. As Academy coach and former Olympian Chris Jeffries describes it, being a good, aggressive sprinter is important no matter what the race discipline.Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=322http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=322The Alberta Ski Team (AST) Sprint Camp concluded Sunday morning at the Canmore Nordic Centre with a hard fought sprint race after four days of solid training. This is the first AST camp run by the Alberta World Cup Academy (AWCA) in partnership with Cross Country Alberta (CCA). Over the four days of the camp ten members of the AST worked with AWCA coaches and many guest coaches to refine technique, training and tactics to become better skiers and sprinters. The camp was lead by AWCA coach and 2006 Olympian, Chris Jeffries and special guest coach, Swedish sprint specialist and 6-time World Cup winner, Peter Larsson. Other guest coaches included Drew Goldsack and Graham Nishikawa, both senior athletes with the AWCA.Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=315http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=315Cross-country skier Brian McKeever, one of Canada's most decorated Paralympians of all-time, will team up with the Foundation Fighting Blindness this fall for a unique running event to raise funding and awareness in the pursuit of a cure for inherited forms of blindness. McKeever will headline a field of 500 runners who will lace up their running shoes for the Run for Sight, a 5km run/walk event to be held at noon-hour in downtown Calgary on Thursday, September 16th.Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=314http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=314Cross Country Alberta is pleased to announce that the Alberta World Cup Academy has been contracted to operate the Alberta Ski Team and the Alberta Development Team for the 2010/2011 season. Under the leadership of Mike Cavaliere, Chris Jeffries and Eric Groeneveld, the AWCA will be delivering an exciting and relevant program to the 33 Alberta athletes aged 12 to 19 that make up the AST and ADT.Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=304http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=304Calgary Ski Club (CSC) is seeking a Part-Time Cross Country Ski Head Coach to support and develop CSC's cross country skiing program, focusing on recreation. The deadline for submitting applications has been extended to August 31st, 2010Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=311http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=311Cross Country Alberta is pleased to announce the coaching staff for the 2011 Canada Winter Games to be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia February 19-27, 2011. The 2011 Canada Winter Games will include a Para Nordic team of athletes and coaches for the first time since the games were introduced in 1967.Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=310http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=310Olympic cross-country skier Devon Kershaw will be taking to the streets of Canmore, Alberta next week to raise awareness for bicycle safety. The two-time Olympian and three-time World Cup medalist will be teaming up with the Share The Road Cycling Coalition to host a community bike ride in Canmore to promote safe cycling and highlight the important benefits of creating bicycle-friendly communities across Canada. The 20-kilometre community ride will start and finish at the Civic Centre Plaza in downtown Canmore and will be open to cyclists of all ages and abilities.Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=306http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=306Cross Country Alberta (CCA) is now collecting content for the Alberta Nordic Skier magazine, CCA's annual publication. Please contact albertanordicskier@xcountryab.net for more information or to submit an advertisement or article. The deadline for submitting articles and ads is September 1st.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=301http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=301Chevrolet Making Dreams Possible Club Coaching Grants This fall, another 50+ $2,000 grants will be awarded to community sport clubs across the country for coach training and development. The application deadline is September 27, 2010. Investors Group Community Coaching Conferences Grants CAC, through the sponsorship of Investors Group Inc., is pleased to provide financial assistance (from $600 to $1,200) to communities and organizations interested in hosting a Community Coaching Conference.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=299http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=299The Canmore Nordic Ski Club is hosting the 21st Annual Canada Day Family Fun Run on Thursday, July 1. The event includes a 3 km distance, an 8 km distance and an obstacle course for kids 5 and under. Start time is 9 a.m. and the location is Centennial Field (behind Lawrence Grassi Middle School). For further details and registration information, go to www.canmorenordic.com.Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=298http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=298As you may be aware, Cross Country Alberta has been working in recent months to revise and update its ski programs to better align them with the needs of Alberta clubs and skiers. At the May 29 Annual General Meeting, a new program outline was presented for the 2010-2011 season - with the intent that the coming year will be a "transition" year, and that the program outline will be revised and presented each year - along with an annual evaluation.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=296http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=296Cross Country Alberta AGM elects new officers and presents program changes for 2010-2011, and 2010 Awards. Cross Country Alberta held its 2010 Annual General Meeting on Saturday, May 29 in Calgary at Canada Olympic Park. 14 member clubs and delegates attended the AGM, as well as the staff, Directors and some special guests.Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=278http://www.xcountryab.net/main.php?p=278The following update of the Canadian competition model is the result of an extensive piloting process over the 2009/10 ski season (first year of implementation), complemented by significant feedback sought from coaches, athletes and officials throughout the year. The most important changes from the September 2009 version used during the 2009/10 season are highlighted. The implementation plan for Nationals and NorAms will follow within the next few weeks.Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EST