Articles filed under Skiing
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Arlington Heights, Bartlett athletes nominated for Special Olympics world gamesMar 24, 2016 1:00 am - A pair of Northwest suburban residents are among the 11 Illinois athletes nominated as competitors and alternates to represent the United States at the Special Olympics ...
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Patience pays off at Norge ski jump competitionJan 31, 2016 12:00 am - Umbrellas are generally an ominous sign at ski jumping tournaments. Spectators wielded them en masse Sunday waiting for the start of Day 2 of the 111th annual Winter Ski...
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See high-flying action at Norge Ski JumpJan 28, 2016 10:00 am - Dozens of professional ski jumpers from around the world will take to the slopes this weekend for the 111th Norge Ski Jump International Winter Competition in Fox River ...
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Children, adults with autism give skiing a try in LisleJan 17, 2016 12:00 am - Lisle Girl Scouts braved the cold Sunday to help children and adults with autism try out skiing, some for the first time, at Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports. Troop 50796 m...
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Lisle ski patrol volunteers ensure safety in sport they loveJan 11, 2016 12:00 am - Lisle ski patrol volunteers ensure safety on the slopes while promoting sport they love
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Record-setting day at Norge ski tournamentOct 04, 2015 1:00 am - Was it a great day for skiing? Depends on your definition of "great" and "skiing." Either way, it was a record-setting day. On a chillier-than-normal Sunday, Christian F...
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Fox River Grove ski club fall jump this weekendSep 29, 2015 11:00 pm - Fall doesn't evoke images of skiing, yet the slick slopes in Fox River Grove will be hopping during this weekend's 30th annual Norge Ski Club Autumn Ski Jump. The event ...
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Warmer weather draws crowds to Norge ski competitionsJan 24, 2015 12:01 am - Megan and Kevin Maiworm of Algonquin decided the 40-degree temperature on Saturday was perfect to tailgate. They weren't at a football game. They hosted about 20 family ...
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Winds force early end to Norge ski-jumping competitionJan 24, 2015 12:01 am - Weather conditions have never forced the cancellation of the Norge Ski Tournament in the event's 110-year history, but Sunday came close. Organizers were forced to cut t...
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Fox River Grove ski tournament marks 110 years this weekendJan 21, 2015 10:00 pm - While most suburbanites would welcome this week's warmer temperatures, Fox River Grove residents are praying for snow. The Norge Ski Tournament marks its 110th year this...