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SKI CROSS [12 records]

Record 1 2018-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
OBS

Mission. To maintain high-quality ski trails and facilities, maintain a safe environment, ensure the long-term viability of the club and secure land tenure for the Yukon's trail system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Ski et surf des neiges

Spanish

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Record 2 2018-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
OBS

Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO) provides the framework for Ontario cross country ski clubs and their individual members to participate in national programs established by the National Sport Organization, Cross Country Ski de Fond Canada (CCC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Ski et surf des neiges

Spanish

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Record 3 2018-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
OBS

[The mission of CCSNS is] to promote cross country skiing by delivering leadership and skill development programs that encourage fun, fitness and healthy lifestyles for all Nova Scotians.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Ski et surf des neiges

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
OBS

The Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba is the provincial sport organization for cross country skiing in the province of Manitoba. CCSAM is a partner of Sport Manitoba, which governs sport in Manitoba, and Cross Country Canada, which governs cross country skiing in Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Ski et surf des neiges

Spanish

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Record 5 2014-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
CONT

Ski cross is based on a simple concept: first across the finish line wins. Four skiers race down a course of rolls, banks and ridges.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
DEF

[...] course à obstacles (des bosses, des courbes relevées ou des tremplins), à laquelle participent en même temps quatre skieurs.

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Footwear (Clothing)
CONT

...the cross-country ski boots must have sufficient rigidity for connection with the cross-country ski bindings and locking arrangements, so that the ski boots are held appropriately on the cross-country skis.

Key term(s)
  • cross country ski boot
  • crosscountry ski boot

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
  • Chaussures (Vêtements)
CONT

Les chaussures (bottes) de ski de fond ont bien évolué depuis les années 70.

Spanish

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Record 7 2011-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
CONT

Cross-country skis are longer, narrower and lighter than those used in alpine skiing, and the bindings allow more heel movement.

CONT

Find out about different styles of skiing and how to choose the right size, shape, and type of cross-country ski.

Key term(s)
  • cross country ski
  • crosscountry ski

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
CONT

En comparaison des skis alpins, les skis de fond sont plus légers, plus étroits et [ont] la spatule plus relevée à l'extrémité [...]

CONT

Les skis de fond sont de plus en plus répondants, stables à hautes vitesses, avec des qualités de glisse que les nouvelles technologies améliorent sans cesse au service du débutant également face aux petits imprévus de la piste.

Spanish

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Record 8 2011-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
CONT

Cross-country bindings allow the heel to raise and lower - it is free heel skiing. There are many binding systems available.

Key term(s)
  • cross country binding
  • cross country ski binding
  • crosscountry binding
  • crosscountry ski binding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
CONT

Les skis sont presque identiques aux skis réguliers, mais plus courts et sont retenus à la luge par des fixations de ski de fond.

Spanish

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Record 9 2006-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Ski et surf des neiges
OBS

L'Association des maîtres en ski de fond du Québec est un organisme sans but lucratif dont la mission consiste à promouvoir le ski de fond [...]

Spanish

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Record 10 1998-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens

Spanish

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Record 11 1987-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Skiing and Snowboarding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Ski et surf des neiges
OBS

Renseignement obtenu de Ski de fond Canada.

Spanish

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Record 12 1987-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Games and Competitions (Sports)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Jeux et compétitions (Sports)

Spanish

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