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CROSS COUNTRY SKIING [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Shooting (Sports)
- Disabled Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- para nordic skiing
1, record 1, English, para%20nordic%20skiing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- adaptive nordic skiing 2, record 1, English, adaptive%20nordic%20skiing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A variant of nordic skiing that allows people with disabilities to nordic ski, sometimes by using specialized equipment. 3, record 1, English, - para%20nordic%20skiing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para nordic skiing includes both cross country skiing and biathlon... 1, record 1, English, - para%20nordic%20skiing
Record 1, Key term(s)
- paranordic skiing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Tir (Sports)
- Sports adaptés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ski nordique handisport
1, record 1, French, ski%20nordique%20handisport
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- paraski nordique 2, record 1, French, paraski%20nordique
correct, masculine noun
- ski paranordique 3, record 1, French, ski%20paranordique
masculine noun
- para ski nordique 4, record 1, French, para%20ski%20nordique
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ski nordique handisport regroupe deux disciplines : le ski de fond et le biathlon. 1, record 1, French, - ski%20nordique%20handisport
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
para ski nordique : L'élément «para» est parfois employé comme qualificatif devant un nom pour désigner un sport pratiqué par une personne en situation de handicap. Cet emploi est déconseillé, car il ne respecte pas les règles de syntaxe du français. Il convient plutôt d'employer l'élément «para-» en tant que préfixe, c'est-à-dire soudé au mot avec lequel il forme un terme. 5, record 1, French, - ski%20nordique%20handisport
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-12-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Shooting (Sports)
- Disabled Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- parabiathlon
1, record 2, English, parabiathlon
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- para-biathlon 2, record 2, English, para%2Dbiathlon
correct
- para biathlon 3, record 2, English, para%20biathlon
correct
- adaptive biathlon 4, record 2, English, adaptive%20biathlon
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para-biathlon... is a winter sport which combines target shooting and cross country skiing. Para-biathlon is open to athletes with a physical or vision impairment. 5, record 2, English, - parabiathlon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Tir (Sports)
- Sports adaptés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- parabiathlon
1, record 2, French, parabiathlon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- biathlon adapté 2, record 2, French, biathlon%20adapt%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- para biathlon 3, record 2, French, para%20biathlon
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le biathlon combine le ski de fond et le tir à la carabine, mais le parabiathlon diffère du biathlon olympique parce que les skieurs peuvent toujours tirer d'une position couchée. 1, record 2, French, - parabiathlon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
para biathlon : L'élément «para» est parfois employé comme qualificatif devant un nom pour désigner un sport pratiqué par une personne en situation de handicap. Cet emploi est déconseillé, car il ne respecte pas les règles de syntaxe du français. Il convient plutôt d'employer l'élément «para-» en tant que préfixe, c'est-à-dire soudé au mot avec lequel il forme un terme. 4, record 2, French, - parabiathlon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-04-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Shooting (Sports)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Northwest Territories Biathlon Association
1, record 3, English, Northwest%20Territories%20Biathlon%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- NWT Biathlon Association 1, record 3, English, NWT%20Biathlon%20Association
correct
- NWT Biathlon 2, record 3, English, NWT%20Biathlon
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Northwest Territories Biathlon Association's mission is] to bring communities together through sport, to support the talented athletes in their high performance endeavors, to reach out to the remote communities where outdoor activities are a part of daily life, to promote health and wellness through participation in cross country skiing and marksmanship, to reconnect youth to the land through cross country skiing, snowshoeing and rifle marksmanship and to educate youth in the safe rifle handling and marksmanship skills that are needed to survive in a traditional Northern lifestyle. 2, record 3, English, - Northwest%20Territories%20Biathlon%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Tir (Sports)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Northwest Territories Biathlon Association
1, record 3, French, Northwest%20Territories%20Biathlon%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- NWT Biathlon Association 1, record 3, French, NWT%20Biathlon%20Association
correct
- NWT Biathlon 2, record 3, French, NWT%20Biathlon
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-02-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Cross Country Saskatchewan
1, record 4, English, Cross%20Country%20Saskatchewan
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CCS 2, record 4, English, CCS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cross Country Saskatchewan is the provincial sport organization for cross country skiing in Saskatchewan [whose mission is] to develop and support competitive and recreational ski programs throughout the province. 3, record 4, English, - Cross%20Country%20Saskatchewan
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Cross Country Saskatchewan
1, record 4, French, Cross%20Country%20Saskatchewan
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CCS 2, record 4, French, CCS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-02-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Cross Country BC
1, record 5, English, Cross%20Country%20BC
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CCBC 2, record 5, English, CCBC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BC: British Columbia. 3, record 5, English, - Cross%20Country%20BC
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A small provincial organization overseen by Cross Country Canada. [This provincial organization is] the governing body for the sport of cross country skiing in BC. 4, record 5, English, - Cross%20Country%20BC
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Cross Country BC
1, record 5, French, Cross%20Country%20BC
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CCBC 2, record 5, French, CCBC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BC : Colombie-Britannique. 3, record 5, French, - Cross%20Country%20BC
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2018-02-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia
1, record 6, English, Cross%20Country%20Ski%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CCSNS 2, record 6, English, CCSNS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Cross Country Nova Scotia 3, record 6, English, Cross%20Country%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
- CCNS 4, record 6, English, CCNS
correct
- CCNS 4, record 6, English, CCNS
- Nordic Ski Nova Scotia 5, record 6, English, Nordic%20Ski%20Nova%20Scotia
former designation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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. 6, record 6, English, - Cross%20Country%20Ski%20Nova%20Scotia
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia
1, record 6, French, Cross%20Country%20Ski%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CCSNS 2, record 6, French, CCSNS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Cross Country Nova Scotia 3, record 6, French, Cross%20Country%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
- CCNS 4, record 6, French, CCNS
correct
- CCNS 4, record 6, French, CCNS
- Nordic Ski Nova Scotia 5, record 6, French, Nordic%20Ski%20Nova%20Scotia
former designation
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-07-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba
1, record 7, English, Cross%20Country%20Ski%20Association%20of%20Manitoba
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CCSAM 2, record 7, English, CCSAM
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 7, English, - Cross%20Country%20Ski%20Association%20of%20Manitoba
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba
1, record 7, French, Cross%20Country%20Ski%20Association%20of%20Manitoba
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CCSAM 2, record 7, French, CCSAM
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-07-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Cross Country Alberta
1, record 8, English, Cross%20Country%20Alberta
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CCA 2, record 8, English, CCA
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A medium-sized provincial organization overseen by Cross Country Canada. [Its mission is] to lead, develop [and] promote the sport of cross country skiing throughout Alberta. 3, record 8, English, - Cross%20Country%20Alberta
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Cross Country Alberta
1, record 8, French, Cross%20Country%20Alberta
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CCA 2, record 8, French, CCA
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2017-05-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors
1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Nordic%20Ski%20Instructors
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CANSI 2, record 9, English, CANSI
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors(CANSI) is a non-profit organization designed to promote and advance the sports of cross country and telemark skiing in Canada through the provision of high quality instruction. CANSI strives to promote a positive and proactive approach to the teaching of cross country and telemark skiing skills through lesson planning and instruction. 3, record 9, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Nordic%20Ski%20Instructors
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des moniteurs de ski nordique
1, record 9, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20moniteurs%20de%20ski%20nordique
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ACMSN 2, record 9, French, ACMSN
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association canadienne des moniteurs de ski nordique (ACMSN) est un organisme sans but lucratif qui fait la promotion du ski de fond et du ski de télémark au Canada en procurant de la formation professionnelle de haute qualité. L'ACMSN s'applique à promouvoir une approche positive et proactive à l'enseignement des techniques du ski de fond et du télémark par la préparation des cours et les techniques d'enseignement. 3, record 9, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20moniteurs%20de%20ski%20nordique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-05-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- team sprint
1, record 10, English, team%20sprint
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- team sprint event 2, record 10, English, team%20sprint%20event
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In Olympic cross country skiing, women compete in individual sprint, team sprint, 10 km individual start, 15 km pursuit, 30km mass start and the 4x5-km relay. 3, record 10, English, - team%20sprint
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sprint par équipes
1, record 10, French, sprint%20par%20%C3%A9quipes
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- épreuve de sprint par équipes 2, record 10, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20sprint%20par%20%C3%A9quipes
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les femmes s'affrontent dans le sprint, le sprint par équipes, le 10 km individuel, le 15 km poursuite, le 30 km départ groupé et le relais 4x5 km. 3, record 10, French, - sprint%20par%20%C3%A9quipes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-06-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Labrador Winter Games
1, record 11, English, Labrador%20Winter%20Games
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This sporting and cultural event takes place every 3 years and is hosted in the central Labrador town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Contests will be held in "traditional" skill testing events such as target shooting, dog sled racing, snowmobile racing, cross country skiing, snowshoe races, northern triathlon, snowshoe biathlon and the labrathon(a test of the skill a trapper would need to survive on The Big Land). As well, more commonly known events such as ball hockey, volleyball, darts, badminton and table tennis will take place. 1, record 11, English, - Labrador%20Winter%20Games
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Labrador Winter Games
1, record 11, French, Labrador%20Winter%20Games
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-05-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cross-country skiing event
1, record 12, English, cross%2Dcountry%20skiing%20event
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- cross-country event 1, record 12, English, cross%2Dcountry%20event
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cross country skiing terms. 1, record 12, English, - cross%2Dcountry%20skiing%20event
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de ski de fond
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20ski%20de%20fond
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- épreuve de fond 1, record 12, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20fond
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes de ski de fond. 1, record 12, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20ski%20de%20fond
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Fond» ayant aussi le sens de «longue distance», les épreuves de 50, 30 et 20 km sont considérées comme des épreuves de fond par rapport aux plus courtes distances que sont les épreuves sur 15, 10 et 5 km. 1, record 12, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20ski%20de%20fond
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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