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Topic: Worldloppet Ski Federation

	International Association of Worldloppet Skiers
		Between those adhering to the present statutes is created an association ruled by the Law of July 1, 1901 and the decree of August 16, 1901, with the title:
		The association is managed by the Executive Committee of six to ten members elected for a term of three years by the General Assembly.
		In principle each continent on which there is a Worldloppet event should be represented.
	www.worldloppetskier.com /statutes.htm (1042 words)

	Worldloppet Ski Federation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Worldloppet Ski Federation is a federation of long distance cross-country skiing events whose aim is to promote cross-country skiing through various ski races.
		The federation was founded in 1978 in Uppsala, Sweden.
		Those who complete Worldloppet races in 10 different countries, at least one of which is from another continent, qualify as a Worldloppet Master.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Worldloppet_Ski_Federation (222 words)

	Kangaroo Hoppet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Kangaroo Hoppet is the Australian long distance cross-country skiing race in the Worldloppet Ski Federation.
		The Kangaroo Hoppet is a 42 km race, and for the purposes of the Worldloppet Ski Federation counts as a main race.
		The Australian Birkebeiner is a 21 km race, and counts as a short race for the purposes of Worldloppet.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kangaroo_Hoppet (126 words)

	The Daily Press - Ashland, WI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Worldloppet General Secretariat and the validity of all stamps is rechecked, based on the result lists of the marked races.
		Ski events kick off with the Sons of Norway/Swiss Miss Barnebirkie, the largest children's cross-country skiing event in the nation, followed by the Salomon Elite Sprints, Century Tel Junior Birkie, Hayward Chamber of Commerce Citizen Sprints, Cheqtel Communications 10K, and the 51K Subaru American Birkebeiner and 23K Johnson Bank Kortelopet.
		In addition to ski events for all ages and fitness levels, Birkie 2004 highlights include opening and closing ceremonies; health, nutrition, fitness, equipment and training seminars; Native American and Norwegian dancers; ski expo and demonstrations; ice skating demonstration and show; children's snowshoe nature hike; pasta feeds; and post-race music by the Ivory Kings.
	www.ashlandwi.com /placed/index.php?sect_rank=4&story_id=157367 (693 words)

	JS Online:Skiing the world, with no plans to stop (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Birkie is the U.S. contribution to the Worldloppet circuit.
		The Worldloppet federation recognizes skiers who reach a certain level of accomplishment with the title of "gold master." It's for those who complete 10 of the 14 worldwide races, so long as they're in different countries and on at least two continents.
		Chances are pretty good that the Worldloppet Ski Federation will add another race to the circuit in a year or two, too, he said, perhaps in China.
	www.jsonline.com /story/index.aspx?id=387889&format=print (935 words)

	Vasaloppet
		Vasaloppet is a long distance cross-country ski race (Ski marathon) held in Dalecarlia, Sweden, annually on the first Sunday of March.
		In the 80th race held on March 7, 2004 some 15,500 skiers competed in the main event, which is held over a distance of 90 kilometres between the village of Sälen and town of Mora.
		The Swedish Vasaloppet is a member race of the Worldloppet Ski Federation, a series of long distance cross country ski races.
	www.ufaqs.com /wiki/en/va/Vasaloppet.htm (428 words)

	PHONE-SOFT INTERNET DIRECTORY INTERNATIONAL:CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITIONS
		American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon Festival - cross country ski festival and race, part of the Worldloppet ski marathon circuit.
		Kangaroo Hoppet - The Kangaroo Hoppet is the Australian leg of the Worldloppet series of long distance cross country ski races.
		Mora Vasaloppet Cross Country Ski Race - For more than a quarter century, thousands of cross-country enthusiasts have skied the Mora Vasaloppet, Minnesota's Swedish-flavored race--warm community hospitality, superb organization, and traditional blueberry soup.
	www.phs2.net /cwi/L3/o8560i.htm (351 words)

	Federation cup, espn world cup, world cup jersey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The fourth edition of the Federation Cup was held from December 4 - December 11at the Begumpet Police Stadium at Hyderabad.
		Federation cup Indeed athletes involved in the Grass Skiing World Cup competition are just nowgearing up for another exciting season which will start on 18th June when.
		The 25th Federation Cup was held from July 26 to August9, 2003 in Calcutta, West Bengal.
	www.ancial-form.com /cup/federation_cup.html (845 words)

	Wild Rock Outfitters (Peterborough, Ontario) : Links
		A historic cross-country ski tour for people of all ages in celebration of Canadian winter.
		Kawartha Nordic Ski Club is located 30 minutes north of Peterborough on HWY #28.
		Worldloppet Ski Federation (Worldloppet) is an international sports federation of cross-country skiing marathons with the aim to promote the sport of cross-country skiing through various ski races around the world.
	www.wildrock.net /links.asp?catID=3 (219 words)

	Articles - Sport in Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		As a result, Australians are able to participate in a wide variety of winter sports, including skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, biathlon, freestyle skiing (including aerial skiing and moguls), ice hockey, curling, short track speed skating and figure skating.
		Australia has little or no facilities for ski jumping, and the ski runs are mostly too short for the faster competitive alpine skiing events like Super-G and Downhill.
		The Kangaroo Hoppet is a 42 km cross-country skiing race held in Falls Creek, Victoria.
	www.centralairconditioners.net /articles/Sport_in_Australia (3387 words)

	Toronto Nordic Ski Expo » 2001 Nordic Show page on High Park Ski Club's website
		As requested by several people attending the 2000 Nordic Ski Show, the 2001 show was larger, longer and held on a weekend - so as to make the show more worthwhile for all participants, particularly those outside of Toronto.
		His passion is not only for XC skiing (for instance he completed the grueling Canadian Ski Marathon 10 times) but also in sharing it with interested people and friends (like Jack Rabbit Johansson) and finding the best XC equipment (for instance he introduced fiberglass and carbon-fiber ski poles to Canada in early 70's).
		Through his passion for XC skiing in various loppets, he earned twice the Worldloppet Master's diploma (meaning he finished twice at least 10 of the 14 international loppets), and is now close to getting his third diploma.
	www.torontonordic.org /archives/2001/show.html (1227 words)

	Features - Birkie Turns 30 - Cross country skiing - equipment, technique - xc ski reports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In 2003, cross country ski enthusiasts will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet, races that draw thousands of skiers and spectators to the Wisconsin north woods.
		In addition to ski events for all ages and fitness levels, a candlelight ski reenactment of the escape of the two Birkebeiners with Baby Hakon will highlight festivities.
		Van Valkenberg said Telemark's revival of cross country skiing in the early 1970s coincided with the building of a new meeting and convention lodge.
	www.crosscountryskier.com /features_birkie_turns_30_jan_2003.html (1326 words)

	RACING
		By the turn of that century, international cross country ski races were being periodically held.
		Impressed with Norway's legendary ski troops, France decided at the end of the Franco-Prussian War to develop their own ski troops.
		As a result of the French desiring to have ski troops, skiing was taught and the French children were encouraged to ski.
	www.rabidskier.com /World_Loppet.htm (461 words)

	Skiing races, winter sporting events listings
		Ski Racing Magazine - A Tentative FIS calendar for the Alpine and Cross-Country, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Freestyle and Disabled world cups.
		Alpine Saskatchewan - Yes, believe it or not, skiing events in Saskatchewan, the flattest province in the country.
		Manitoba Alpine Ski Division - Not a ton of races, and it's a little hard to read, but you can download a printable PDF version.
	www.extreme.faketrix.com /skiing-events-races.htm (247 words)

	FasterSkier.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Worldloppet Ski Federation (Worldloppet) is an international sports federation of cross-country skiing marathons.
		The aim of Worldloppet is to promote the sport of cross-country skiing through the various ski races around the world.
		The youngest member is a Czech race, Jizerská padesatká, that was admitted by Worldloppet Annual General Meeting in Hayward, USA,1999.
	www.fasterskier.com /article.php?id=2893 (244 words)

	Budgeteer News - Duluth, Minnesota
		In the meantime, he’s logging as much time as possible on his skinny skis knowing he’ll be traversing the grueling 51K course in the days leading up to the 31st annual event.
		The American Birkebeiner, North America's largest and most prestigious cross-country ski marathon, is part of the Worldloppet series of 14 international races, part of the FIS Marathon Cup series of eight races, and part of the American Ski Marathon series of 11 races.
		The best thing about the Worldloppet races and FIS Marathon Cup series is that skiers who just want to ski marathon-length races or those wanting to extend their ski racing careers are able to do so in these great events around the world.”
	www.duluth.com /placed/index.php?sect_rank=4&story_id=160644 (572 words)

	WORLDLOPPET - 2006/2007
		Valid for recognition as a Worldloppet Gold Master
		Valid for recognition as a Worldloppet Silver Master
		Worldloppet General Secretariat - Loc Stalimen 4, I-38037 Predazzo, Italy - Ph: +39 0462 501110 - Fax: +39 0462 501120 - E-mail: info@worldloppet.com
	www.worldloppet.com /calendar.php (51 words)

	Cross country skiing - equipment, technique - xc ski reports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The cross-country ski loppet is a part of the New England Marathon Series, and the only one that allows the skate/freestyle technique as well as the traditional classical technique.
		The New England Nordic Ski Association is a non-profit organization for the development of cross-country skiing in New England.
		The 2002 Johnson Bank American Birkebeiner, which is part of a Worldloppet series of 14 international ski marathons, part of the International Ski Federation (FIS) Marathon Cup series and part of the American Ski Marathon series, is the largest cross country ski race in North America.
	www.crosscountryskier.com /news.html (5134 words)

	Youth Ski Races Integral Part of Birkie 2001 Festivities
		They'll be skiing in the Sons of Norway/Swiss Miss Barnebirkie, the Junior Birkie, Hayward Chamber of Commerce Citizen Sprints, Chequamegon Telephone 10K race, and the 23K Kortelopet.
		"One of the goals of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is to increase awareness and participation in cross country skiing as part of a healthy lifestyle," said Cherie Morgan, ABSF executive director.
		At the finish line on Main Street, each child is awarded a victory medal and treated to Swiss Miss hot chocolate and dozens of homemade cookies contributed by the Sons of Norway.
	www.skinnyski.com /notices/archives/Birkie-5.html (773 words)

	The Ski Europe Report
		The main regulation likely to affect recreational skiing families is a requirement that all children skiing and boarding on Italian ski slopes wear helmets.
		Italian ski areas are all preparing to implement the new regulations, amongst them Cortina and Arabba and ski schools are issuing free ski helmets to all children taking lessons with them.
		Managers of ski areas are responsible for safety along the trails and must be able to provide assistance and transportation to any injured people and they must also have insurance.
	www.ski-europe.com /news/articles/nwire/arch7.html (15150 words)

	A1 Trails: Cross Country Ski Organizations and Clubs
		International Ski Federation (FIS) - oversees international competitions in all skiing disciplines except biathlon.
		World Masters Cross Country Ski Association, Switzerland - organizes competitions that are open to all men and women 30 years and older.
		Worldloppet - organizers of the 13 Worldloppets held at various countries around the world for amateur skiers.
	www.a1trails.com /xc_ski/xcclubs.html (91 words)

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		Birkebeinerrennet [12] - The original Norwegian Birkebeiner from Rena to Lillehammer is a 58 km cross country ski-race and one of the Worldloppet ski races.
		Kangaroo Hoppet [17] - The Kangaroo Hoppet is the Australian leg of the Worldloppet series of long distance cross country ski races.
		Worldloppet Ski Federation [22] - International sports federation of cross-country skiing marathons.
	www.pc-magazin.de /common/page/drucke_seite.php?pg=/internet/surftipps/Sports/Winter_Sports/Skiing/Nordic/Races_and_Loppets (335 words)

	Keskinada Loppet
		The Worldloppet Ski Federation is an international sports federation of cross-country skiing marathons.
		The federation was founded in 1978 in Uppsala, Sweden.
		The aim of Worldloppet is to promote the sport of cross-country skiing through the various ski races around the world.
	www.keskinada.com /en/worldloppet_en.htm (141 words)

	violins - American Federation Of Violin And Bow Maker (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Federation of Association of SME is the apex organisation in Sri Lanka representing the SME sector of the country. The main objective of the Federation is to serve, develop and strengthen the Small and Medium Enterprises of Sri Lanka.
		The International Federation of Palynological Societies (IFPS) is a federation of regional, national, linguistic, and specialist palynological organizations of the world. Its goals are to advance knowledge in palynology and related subjects by promotion of international cooperation and sponsorship of regular meetings between palynologists of all countries and regions.
		The Federation monitors a wide range of issues including: social welfare; employment; language policy and immigration. The Federation strives to ensure that the needs and aspirations of Australians from non-English speaking backgrounds are given proper recognition in public policy making.
	www.i-love-violins.com /americanfederationofviolinandbowmaker (2517 words)

	Rennet hovedside Birkebeiner.no
		Worldloppet Passport (WL Passport) is a personal document, in which every completed WL race should be registered.
		Collecting of WL stamps is an additional motivation to practice cross-country skiing and to travel to WL countries.
		After completing WL races in 10 different countries, at least one of them on another Continent, the skier will be recognised as a Worldloppet Master (WL Master).
	www.birkebeiner.no /renn_eng/index.php?sid=45&print=1 (192 words)

	Culture.ca: Newsletter
		The 27th Keskinada Loppet, authorized by the Worldloppet Ski Federation, will bring together cross-country skiers from more than 14 countries in Quebec's beautiful Gatineau Park nature reserve, just minutes from downtown Gatineau or Ottawa.
		This is the biggest cross-country ski event in Canada.
		To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the independence of Norway, the Giant Ski event is back for 2005, and organizers are determined to set a 4th Guinness World Record: 100 people on one pair of skis.
	www.culture.ca /bulletin/200501/nwl05fes012005e.html (374 words)

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		In March of 1998, I had the opportunity to ski in the Norwegian Birkebeiner, one of the most demanding of the Worldloppet Races and the second oldest, going back 66 years.
		Olaf, who died just a few short years ago, was a ski jumper in his youth and skied at the Holmenkollen with his dog many days each winter.
		As a result, we were skiing in the same tracks that Daehlie, Prokurorov, Smirnov, Alsgaard, Kirvesniemi and Jevne had just been on.
	www.xcskiworld.com /news/Features/Tegeder/Tegeder.htm (588 words)

	Lakewoods Brikie
		The American Birkebeiner is North American’s largest and most prestigious cross-country ski marathon attracting 8,000 skiers to its long line-up of events.
		Today the “Birkie” is part of the esteemed Worldloppet series of 14 international races held in Australia, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Germany, Estonia, Japan, Canada, France, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland and Norway.
		The “Birkie” is also part of the International Ski Federation (FIS) Marathon Cup series of eight Worldloppet races and part of the American Ski Marathon series of 11 races.
	www.lakewoodsresort.com /xskiing_Birkiemap.html (229 words)

	Omniseek: /Sports /Skiing, Snow /Cross Country /Competitions /Worldloppet Ski Races
		Australia's Worldloppet Ski Race, to be held August 29, 1998.
		The roots of ski racing are planted firmly in California and Arizona.
		This cybercast of the 1998 U.S. Ski Team Gold Cup in Lake Placid, New York is brought to you by The Mountain Zone.
	www.omniseek.com /srch/{102130} (435 words)

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