CCAK/NSAA Officials Clinic On October 6-7, 2007 Dec 31, 1969 - Matt Pauli Presented by Bob Gross, Cross Country Officials Chair, USSA and Matt Pauli, USSA and CCAK Technical Delegate and Chief of Competition, 2008 Chevrolet Junior Olympics Applications For JO Head Coach and Team Leader Due September 15th Dec 31, 1969 - Cross Country Alaska is seeking coaches for the 2008 Alaska Junior Olympic Team and Arctic Winter Games Team. Junior Olympics will take place at Kincaid Park from March 9-15, 2008. The Arctic Winter Games will take place in Yellowknife, NWT, Canada from Bob Stehn Resigns From CCAK Board After Many Years of Service Dec 31, 1969 - A letter from Peter Johnson, CCAK President, regarding Bob's resignation and his years of service to CCAK. US Ski Team Announces 2007 National Coaches Education Conference Dec 31, 1969 - On September 14th, 15th, and 16th, the US Ski Team will host its biennial National Coaches Education Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This event will revolve around addressing topics pertaining to training women in the sport of cross-country skii CCAK Meeting Minutes from May 2007 - April 2008 Dec 31, 1969 - This article contains the minutes from CCAK meetings during the 200-2008 season. Lauren Bradley, Peter Johnson and Adam Verrier elected to CCAK Board of Directors Dec 31, 1969 - On May 31, the Cross Country Alaska Board of Directors held elections for three open positions on the Board. Results From 2007 CCAK/USST Camp Gasline Time Trial Dec 31, 1969 - CCAK Spring Summit - April 22th Dec 31, 1969 - Cory Smith The CCAK Spring Summit will take place on Sunday, April 22 in Anchorage from 9 AM - 4 PM in the Veco Board Room in Carr-Gottstein Hall on the APU campus in Anchorage. A PRELIMINARY AGENDA IS NOW POSTED. CCAK Junior Ski Championship Results & Photos Dec 31, 1969 - Thanks to Salcha Ski Club for bringing back this wonderful annual event for our young skiers. We are already looking forward to next year's event, so if your local club is interested in hosting please contact CCAK. USSA Elite Performance Model Dec 31, 1969 - Luke Bodensteiner This is the latest iteration (June 15, 2006) of the USSA Elite Performance Model, designed as a roadmap for development of cross country skiers in the United States. Skis Stolen From FXC Wax Trailer Dec 31, 1969 - On Feb 22 at Birch Hill the Goldstream Sports/FXC wax trailer was broken into and 5 pairs of test skis were stolen, along with a Swix Krystal Line wax bag with assorted kick waxes in it. CCAK Junior Ski Championships March 10&11, 2007 Dec 31, 1969 - Cross Country Alaska is pleased to announce the 2007 CCAK Junior Ski Championships. Hosted by the Salcha Ski Club on the Darrell L. Coe Salcha Nordic Racing Trails – Adjacent to Salcha Elem. School o March 10th and 11th. NOTE: Coaches meeting will be S Photos and Race Summaries From Fairbanks Besh Cup Dec 31, 1969 - The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks put on two days of excellent racing on Feb 3rd and 4th for the final two Besh Cup races of the season. Here are a couple of reports and LOTS of photos from the races. BESH CUP 5 & 6 RESULTS, PLUS JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT Dec 31, 1969 - Results are now online for Besh Cup 5 & 6 held at Birch Hill in Fairbanks. The points lists have also been updated to reflect the 2007 Alaska Junior National Ski Team, which was named immediately following the race. 2007 Junior Olympic Team Info Dec 31, 1969 - We are nearing the time for the 2007 JO Team Selection. If you are hoping to make the team, please read this important information. Jaime Bronga, Erick Romig, and Erika Klaar Win Pia Margrethe Denkewalter Memorial Junior Olympic Award Dec 31, 1969 - Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking of Anchorage will be giving $2,000 awards in Pia's name to one male and female who qualify for the Alaskan Junior Nationals Team. Lost & Found - Did you take the wrong skis? - Updated 1/23/07 Dec 31, 1969 - Did anyone take the wrong skis home from Soldotna? We have two cases of skis being taken, but similar skis being left behind. Please double-check your equipment to make sure you have your own gear! RESULTS FOR BESH CUP 3 & 4 Dec 31, 1969 - Results are now online for Besh Cup 3 & 4 held January 20 & 21 at the Tsalteshi Trails in Soldotna. Kikkan Randall Sprints to First U.S. Women's Podium Dec 31, 1969 - RYBINSK, Russia (Jan. 21) - Kikkan Randall made history today, capturing the first ever US Women’s World Cup Podium in Rybinsk, Russia in a 1.2 km Freestyle sprint race, finishing in 3rd place. Elizabeth Habermann Qualifies For World Junior Team Dec 31, 1969 - Alaska also had five girls and three boys pre-qualify for Junior Nationals based on their results at US Nationals in Houghton, MI. Coaches For 2007 Junior Nationals Dec 31, 1969 - A staff of eleven coaches has been selected to lead Alaska's 2007 Junior Olympic cross country ski team. THE ALASKA CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACER DEVELOPMENT FUND Dec 31, 1969 - For Alaska cross-country ski racers who could potentially qualify for the 2007 World Junior or U23 Championships Besh Cup 1 & 2 Results Dec 31, 1969 - Full results from Besh Cup #1 and #2, and current points lists. Stay Up-To-Date - Join The CCAK Email List Dec 31, 1969 - All parents, coaches and athletes interested in staying up-to-date on CCAK events, meetings, and important announcements should subscribe to our email list. Here's how. Clarification on the 2007 Junior Olympic Team Travel Dec 31, 1969 - Joey Caterinichio Important team travel information for skiers who hope to make the Junior Olympic team this year. UAF Wins Shortened Alaska Nordic Cup Dec 31, 1969 - The Alaska Nanooks were declared victors Sunday in the Alaska Nordic Cup. But they didn’t win the way they would have liked. Age Group Classifications Dec 31, 1969 - Not sure which age group you are in this season? Click this link to see a chart of all age groups. US Ski Team Announces Athlete / Coach Surveys Dec 31, 1969 - Please help the US Ski Team learn more about the programs, coaches and athletes within its pipeline. Regardless of your experience as either athlete or coach, we are collecting baseline data in an effort to fine-tune our map for development. CCAK Meeting Minutes from May 2006 - April 2007 Dec 31, 1969 - This article contains the minutes from CCAK meetings during the 2006-2007 season. Besh Cup Race Schedule For 2006-2007 Dec 31, 1969 - Here is the 2006-2007 Besh Cup schedule, including race techniques, venues, and distances. Many High Schools Looking For XC Ski Coaches Dec 31, 1969 - Many schools are scrambling to find coaches for this year. Here are some openings we know about. Junior Olympic Hopefuls: Renew Your USSA Membership Now Dec 31, 1969 - Cory Smith All J2, J1, and OJ competitors who plan to try out for the Alaska Junior Olympic Team MUST have a valid USSA competition license by December 15. Rollerski Race Held On New Trail At Kincaid Dec 31, 1969 - adn.com Roller skiing in Anchorage is almost always a training technique for nordic skiers, but on Wednesday night it grabbed the spotlight. Kikkan Randall and Tazlina Mannix Named To U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Dec 31, 1969 - FasterSkier.com U.S. Nordic Director Luke Bodensteiner said the Ski Team - the largest since 11 athletes were named for the 1998 Olympic season - also includes seven other 2006 Olympians. There are seven men and seven women on the squad. Rollerskiers Race In Midtown Anchorage Dec 31, 1969 - t was a rainy Friday night in Anchorage, but that didn't stop some hardy cross country skiers from showing up for a rollerski sprint race. Eleven racers participated in the event, which took place around an 800-meter paved loop in the Cuddy Family Park in Results From CCAK/USST Gasline Time Trial Dec 31, 1969 - CCAK & US Ski Team Run Successful Regional Elite Camp Dec 31, 1969 - Cory Smith Cross Country Alaska (CCAK) and the US Ski Team hosted a dry-land training camp in Anchorage July 11 - 15, 2006 for elite junior and senior skiers. 40 athletes from across the state participated. Many local coaches helped plan and run the camp. Photos From CCAK/USST Regional Elite Camp Dec 31, 1969 - A collection of photos taken at the Regional Elite Training camp in Anchorage, July 11-15, 2006. Photos by Brian Erickson and Cory Smith. Volunteers Needed To Recruit Corporate Sponsors For CCAK Dec 31, 1969 - Cross Country Alaska is searching for volunteers who have the interest and/or expertise in fundraising to attract sponsorship for our skiers and programs. 2006 Cross Country Alaska Development Camp Dec 31, 1969 - Cory Smith The camp will be Tuesday July 11 - Saturday July 15 for top Alaskan junior and senior skiers. The US Ski Team Development Coach, Matt Whitcomb, will be on hand to help lead all the camp workouts. Coaches Education At CCAK/USST Camp Dec 31, 1969 - Cory Smith The camp will be an excellent opportunity for all coaches. Coaches are welcome to observe or participate in any of the training sessions. On Friday night during the camp, July 14, we will have a coaches forum at 6:30 PM at Ja & Joey's house. 2006 CCAK Spring Summit Summary Dec 31, 1969 - Here are the minutes from the CCAK Spring Summit, as well as a report on Junior Nationals and a draft calendar for the 2006-2007 season. On-Snow Training Camps This Summer on Eagle Glacier Dec 31, 1969 - Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center is hosting summer training camps at the Thomas Training Center on Eagle Glacier. The APUNSC staff will run Three summer camps at the Thomas Training Center that are open for developing cross country skiers. Two Junior Camps Hosted By APUNSC Dec 31, 1969 - This summer APU Nordic Ski Center is offering a series of Junior Ski camps to prepare our skiers to meet their goals. Open to all junior skiers. Top Alaskan Skiers Participate In US Ski Team Sport Science Camp Dec 31, 1969 - FasterSkier.com "Holiday? No way," said two-time Olympian Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK). "The purpose of this camp was to come in, do some testing, do some team building and it's been great!" Fairbanks Hires Peter Leonard As Head Junior Coach Dec 31, 1969 - The Nordic Ski Club Fairbanks has inaugurated a year round training program for juniors with the hiring of Peter Leonard as Head Coach of Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC). Randall 5th for Historic World Cup Finish Dec 31, 1969 - Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK), who produced the alltime best U.S. women’s Olympic finish when she was ninth in the sprint two weeks ago in Italy, turned-in the best alltime U.S. women’s World Cup result Tuesday night, finishing fifth in a 750-meter sprin Cross Country Alaska Announces Junior National team Dec 31, 1969 - Cross Country Alaska is pleased to announce the Alaskan Junior National Ski Team which will be competing this week in Houghton Michigan at the 2006 Junior Nationals. Gillis top American skier in Vasaloppet Dec 31, 1969 - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Staff report Anders Gillis was a last-second replacement in the world's largest cross country ski race, but that didn't stop the former West Valley skier from a great performance. Final JN, AWG, & Besh Cup Points, Plus Teams For JN & AWG Dec 31, 1969 - Final Points lists from the 2005-2006 Besh Cup series, including the teams for Junior Nationals and Arctic Winter Games. Besh Cup #6 Results Dec 31, 1969 - Results from Besh Cup #6 at Birch Hill are now online. Click above. Besh Cup #5 Results Dec 31, 1969 - Results from Besh Cup #5 at Birch Hill are now online. Click above. Besh Cup #4 Results Dec 31, 1969 - Results from Besh Cup #3 at Kincaid Park, hosted by NSAA, are now online. Click above. Besh Cup #3 Results Dec 31, 1969 - Results from Besh Cup #3 at Kincaid Park, hosted by NSAA, are now online. Click above. Info For Junior Nationals and Arctic Winter Games Hopefuls Dec 31, 1969 - Joey Caterinichio Updated information for JN's and AWG's including prices, travel and the naming of the team. Those athletes preparing to make the JN or AWG team must be present in Fairbanks for the naming of the team. Alaska Well-Represented On Olympic & World Junior Teams Dec 31, 1969 - 3 Alaskans On Olympic Team, 5 On World Junior Team, 8 Prequalify for Junior Nationals. Congratulations to all of these skiers for successfully representing Alaska at the highest level of domestic competition. Register For the Tour Of Anchorage Dec 31, 1969 - Registration for the Tour Of Anchorage is now online.Click here to register now. Besh Cup 1 & 2 Results, Plus Junior Nationals Points Lists Dec 31, 1969 - The points lists for Besh Cup and Junior Nationals Qualifying have been calculated and are now available here. The Basics of Besh Cup and Junior Olympics Dec 31, 1969 - Cory Smith An explanation for first-time Besh Cup junior racers who are interested in Junior Olympics. USSA Coach & Athlete Resources Dec 31, 1969 - General guidelines from USSA regarding athlete development. A good reference site for skiers, parents and coaches. Contact Cross Country Alaska Dec 31, 1969 - Here is how to contact Cross Country Alaska, as well as a list of our Board and committee members. Nordic Ski Club Scholarship Dec 31, 1969 - Awarded to an Alaska student currently enrolled or accepted for admission on a full-time basis to UAA. Ask your high school guidance counselor. Cross Country Alaska Code Of Conduct Dec 31, 1969 - Competitors are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. They are responsible for their actions during a race, going to and from races, and while in the communities hosting the races. Frequently Asked Questions About USSA Licenses Dec 31, 1969 - Cory Smith Junior Olympics & Arctic Winter Games Team Selection Dec 31, 1969 - USSA & CCAK Rules for qualifying for Junior Olympics and Arctic Winter Games. Besh Cup Race Series General Information Dec 31, 1969 - Cross Country Alaska’s Besh Cup Series provides top-quality racing opportunities for skiers of all ages. Besh Cup races are used to select Alaska’s Junior Olympic team and Arctic Winter Games team. Rules For Postponement, Cancellation or Relocation due to Weather Dec 31, 1969 - This article contains the rules and regulation regarding cancellation of Besh Cup races due to weather factors. 2005-2006 Besh Cup Schedule Announced Dec 31, 1969 - The Besh Cup race schedule for 2005/2006 has been finalized. CCAK Meeting Minutes from May 2005 - April 2006 Dec 31, 1969 - This article contains PDF files of the minutes of CCAK meetings during the 2005-2006 season. Freeman and Randall Win Again In Anchorage Dec 31, 1969 - It was the same two names on the top of the results list again today, as Kris Freeman and Kikkan Randall once again tamed a grueling course. This time in a free technique, individual start event. Kris Freeman, Kikkan Randall Outsprint The Field Again Dec 31, 1969 - Kris Freeman and Kikkan Randall are now two for two in Sprint races this year. Both skiers repeated their Fairbanks wins today in Anchorage. Kris Freeman, Kikkan Randall Win Fairbanks SuperTour Sprint Dec 31, 1969 - In a race that saw the two US Ski Team favorites, Andrew Newell and Torin Koos go out in the Quarterfinals, Kris Freeman picked up his second victory in two days. Huge Wins For Kris Freeman and Beckie Scott in Fairbanks SuperTour Dec 31, 1969 - Beckie Scott and Kris Freeman absolutely devastated the competition in Fairbanks, AK where the majority of North America's best racers took part in the season-opening SuperTour pursuit races today.