Category Archives: Cross Country Skiing
Augustana names new cross-country ski coach Posted on April 24, 2013
Tim Wintoniw (BSc Env Sci/Phys Ed ’05) has been named the new head coach of Augustana’s cross-country ski team.
Read more…Gold medalist coaches cross-country ski camp in Camrose Posted on January 4, 2013
First-year Augustana student Brianna Schultz talks about her ski lessons with Canadian Olympian Beckie Scott.
Read more…Welcome Back Folks to a New Season of Vikings Athletics Posted on October 2, 2012
Last year was a big step for the athletics program, with continued excellence in curling, biathlon, cross-country running and skiing and new heights in volleyball basketball and hockey. Among the many highlights were an ACAC championship in hockey and a gold medal performance at the CCAA cross country running championships by Andy Pohl. This year …
Read more…Vikings share a new Cross-Country Ski Coach Posted on September 25, 2012
This Sunday September 30th is your opportunity to meet Coach Les Parsons at the Camrose Ski Club Skickoff Swap and Potluck Feast.
Read more…In Their Own Words: Vikings Wall of Fame Inductees Posted on September 20, 2012
See what the Inaugural Wall of Fame Inductees have to say about their induction here at the University of Alberta–Augustana Campus in the Athletics Wall of Fame.
Read more…Vikings Wall of Fame A Huge Success Posted on September 9, 2012
The Vikings Wall of Fame Dinner held last night on campus was a huge success. A packed room helped raise much needed scholarship money for the amazing Vikings athletes that represent our school and our community. It also gave Augustana and the Vikings a chance to recognize some amazing people who have been an integral …
Read more…Colour Night 2012 Posted on April 19, 2012
The 2012 Colour Night Athletic Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, April 14 in the Augustana Gymnasium. Check out the Colour Night edition of Vikings Magazine for a full list of this year’s team, athlete and major award winners.
Read more…VIKINGS NATION celebrates RED & BLACK DAY Posted on March 30, 2012
At our (first annual?) RED & BLACK DAY, Augustana gathered in the Forum to celebrate our Vikings!
Read more…RED AND BLACK DAY: Victorious Vikings Celebration! Posted on March 29, 2012
Scheduled for: Friday March 30th, 2012 @ 12:30 PM
Join us at 12:30 in the Forum for a celebration of all things Vikings! Not only did our team win the ACAC Hockey Championship for the first time in over three decades, but we have a number of other victories to celebrate: 14 ACAC All-Conference Team Athletes 1 CCAA All-Conference Athlete 2 All-Canadians 5 ACAC …
Read more…Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon Coaches Step Down Posted on March 5, 2012
Joan and Hans Skinstad have decided to step down as coaches for the Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon programs at the conclusion of the 2011-2012 season.
Read more…A New Season For Vikings Nordic Posted on November 8, 2011
The opening of the competitive season for the Vikings Biathlon and Cross Country Ski Teams is upon us and we are discreetly celebrating the cold temperatures and threatening snow clouds realizing that not everyone is as enthusiastic as we are about winter. In November, it has become a tradition to travel as a group to …
Read more…Augustana XC Skiers Top University Skiers in the Country Posted on April 5, 2011
From March 11 – 19 University of Alberta: Augustana x-country skiers showed that their training over the last year has paid off. Augustana athletes took part in four separate races challenging their speed and endurance in both the distance races and the team sprint formats. In the 5km free skate distance Kat Stone lead the …
Read more…Andrew Pohl coming to Augustana Posted on August 17, 2010
Scheduled for: Tuesday August 17th, 2010 @ 8:06 AM
Andrew is looking forward to the excellent training facilities that Camrose has to offer as well as the small campus feel of Augustana.
Read more…Viking Cross Country Ski Team Recruits Look Promising Posted on June 2, 2009
Scheduled for: Tuesday June 2nd, 2009 @ 10:21 AM
Coach Skinstad and the the Vikings Ski Team are pleased to announce that Kalli Green from Collingwood, Ontario will be attending Augustana this fall.
Read more…Alberta Cup Aggregate Winners Named Posted on March 31, 2009
Scheduled for: Tuesday March 31st, 2009 @ 9:39 AM
The Vikings cross-country ski team faired well in the aggregate standings released this week.
Read more…Cross Country Skiing Weekly Update Posted on March 24, 2009
Scheduled for: Tuesday March 24th, 2009 @ 8:50 AM
The Vikings cross-country ski team traveled to Ontario and experienced one of the worst weeks of weather while competing at Nationals.
Read more…Cross Country Skiing Weekly Update Posted on February 24, 2009
Scheduled for: Tuesday February 24th, 2009 @ 9:27 AM
The Vikings felt right at home at the Birkie, Canada�s premiere ski festival and the largest classical cross country event in North America.
Read more…Cross Country Skiing Weekly Update Posted on February 10, 2009
Scheduled for: Tuesday February 10th, 2009 @ 9:57 AM
The weekend was a free weekend for the cross country athletes. Some decided to do a Bow Corridor Regional Race, others went to the Calforex Cup #4
Read more…Cross Country Skiing Weekly Update Posted on February 3, 2009
Scheduled for: Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 @ 9:33 AM
The winter continues to throw curve balls at the Nordic skiing community. Good showings at Beckie Scott Loppet.
Read more…Cross Country Running Weekly Update Posted on January 21, 2009
Scheduled for: Wednesday January 21st, 2009 @ 3:36 PM
It has been an interesting season with lack of snow, cold weather, and race cancellations.
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