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Published: Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:00 AM MDT

Updated: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:23 AM MDT

The Maine Winter Sports Center (MWSC) is looking for a multi-talented Community Development Coach to join its staff in Aroostook County Maine. The candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing introductory and development ski programs to participants at all ages, but focused primarily on youth and junior community and race programs. In addition, this coach will share direct responsibility for community outreach and ski club building in remote communities around Aroostook County. These grassroots community outreach efforts may include meetings, speaking engagements, trail building, ski park design, community races and events, learn to ski clinics, learn to shoot clinics and on-snow school visits. The candidate will need to develop biathlon skills in order to run learn to shoot programs with live ammunition rifles as well as with laser rifles. Candidate will need to play a supportive role in MWSC XC and Biathlon training sessions designed primarily for youth and juniors, including biathlon range support. Candidate will have some travel responsibilities, including coordinating and transporting athletes to events and camps. Candidate will be expected to create strong relationships with local and regional coaches, Community Ski Clubs, municipal recreation directors, and the organizing committees of our two World Class Nordic/Biathlon Venues. The MWSC Community Development Coach will manage the deployment of the Healthy Hometown Ski Trailers to communities and events to provide ski equipment and instruction to people of all ages. Skilled and effective communication, creativity, initiative, self-direction, as well as inspired leadership are all critical pre-requisites for the position of MWSC Community Development Coach. A four-year college degree, experience as a coach and Nordic skier are requirements for the position. All MWSC Coaches will be involved in the initiation and implementation of other programs and events and other duties that will advance the MWSC toward its mission. Responsibilities can be negotiated depending on experience. Female coaches are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is a full-time position to begin on June 1, 2008. Applicants should send a short cover letter and resume with three professional references to eileen@mainewsc.org or to Eileen Carey, Program Coordinator, Maine Winter Sports Center, 552 Main St, Caribou, ME 04736

Published: Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:00 AM MDT

The Alaska Winter Olympian Foundation is holding a free ski clinic for all ages and abilities.

The fun will include:

- Ski lessons by the best skiers in Anchorage
- Games
- Poster signings
- Slideshow of the 2007/2008 ski season

When: April 12th, 10:30-12:30

Where: Hilltop Chalet on Abbott Road in Anchorage

Youth skis, boots, and poles will be available on a limited basis. If you have your own equipment, please bring it!

The elite athletes who will be giving lessons and participating in the event include:

Kikkan Randall
James Southam
Taz Mannix
Bart Dengel
Jeff Ellis
Laura Valaas
Kristina Strandberg
Lars Flora

Dr. Jeffrey Demain will present an educational public lecture at 12:30. The lecture is titled “Asthma and the Athlete.” Read the rest of this entry »

Published: Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:00 AM MDT

Silver Star Mountain Resort is thrilled to announce that Sovereign Lake Nordic Club has successfully won the bid to host the 2011 World Masters Cup, a prestigious Nordic event for cross-country racers over 30 years of age.

World Masters Cup delegates met with Vernon Mayor Wayne Lippert and councillor Jack Gilroy to tour the area and ski the renowned Nordic trails at Sovereign Lake and Silver Star.

Dieter Heckmann from Switzerland is the president of the World Masters Cross Country Ski Association. He has skied all over the world and was very impressed with the trails and facilities on the mountain and nearby Vernon. “The accommodation at Silver Star is perfect for our event as everyone is within walking distance of the village center,” said Heckmann.

The World Masters Cup will feature participants from more than 25 countries. To qualify, skiers must be 30 years of age or older, and some competitors are in their 80s. The number of participants is huge the recent 2008 World Masters Cup in McCall, ID, had over 1200 competitors from 23 different countries.

Bruce Cummings, chairman of Sovereign Lake, said the club is extremely pleased to be able to showcase the region's Nordic facilities to the world. “We have world class trails connected to world class accommodations at Silver Star Mountain Resort and in Vernon,” said Cummings. “Our volunteers are keen, experienced and very capable of hosting this significant event. Skiers from around the globe will be impressed with everything we have to offer in the North Okanagan.”

“It is very exciting to have the opportunity to host the Nordic World Masters Cup,” said Glenn Bond, Nordic manager at Silver Star Mountain Resort. “Both Silver Star and Sovereign Lake have successfully hosted FIS World Cups in 1991 and 2005. We have proven that we have not only the facilities and amenities, but a large team of skilled, willing and very capable volunteers whose efforts ultimately make these events successful.”

Tom Christensen, Okanagan/Vernon MLA said the winning bid proves that the Vernon area is quickly gaining a reputation for organizing world-class competitions. “Starting with the Nordic World Cup in 2005, building on that with the World Women's Curling Championships in 2008, and now with announcement of the 2011 Nordic Masters World Cup. In each case, Canadians can be proud of how well the North Okanagan has hosted the world,” said Christensen.

Caption: Scott Lemon (Sovereign Lake Nordic Center Club Manager) and Glenn Bond (Silver Star Mountain Resort Nordic Manager) celebrate winning the World Masters Cup bid. (Photo Credit: Tim Fitzgerald, Silver Star Mountain Resort)