Who am I?

My name is Rosanna Crawford, I was born and raised in Canmore, AB and started cross country skiing by the time I could walk! At the age of 10 I started biathlon and fell in love! Something about the challenge of skiing and shooting really stuck with me and being able to hang out with your friends wasn't too bad either! At 14 I got to compete in my first National Champs and got a taste of what it was like to race on a bigger scale! By 16 I was on the National team and trying to make international teams. In 2008 I competed in my first World Youth and Junior Championships in Ruhpolding, Germany. That was when I got hooked!
I train full time out of Canmore and spend my winters racing all over Canada and Europe. Follow along as I compete and train all around the World!
It is here that I hope to keep you up to date on my training and racing. I would not be able to do what I love without the support of my family and sponsors, so a big shout out to you guys!
Now what is biathlon you might ask. Biathlon combines the physical exertion of cross country skiing and the challenge of rifle marksmanship. Skiing is always skate technique and shooting is either laying down on your stomach (prone) or standing up (standing).

Friday, July 29, 2011

CAN fund eBook


Wednesday July 27 marked exactly 365 days until the start of the London Games and in celebration of kicking of the One Year Countdown I wanted to share with you the first athlete eBook from CAN Fund called  EXCELLENCE: The Ripple Effect.  CAN Fund supports Canadian Athletes training to represent Canada in London and beyond. I have been a recipient of the CAN fund in the past and am one of the 671 athletes who recently applied to CAN fund for financial support. 

This is one NEW eBOOK you need to read this summer
Canadian Athletes are coming to your cottage, your patio, your childrens camp, computer, your bedtime...in time for the summer. 
Get ready to cry, laugh, reflect and be inspired.  When you buy your eBOOK "Excellence: The Ripple Effect" you will be supporting Canadian athletes who are training to represent Canada on the world stage. 
Jane Rumball shares the inspiration behind her decision to continue to row for London 2012. 
World Champion Boxer Mary Spencer found a unique way to keep her focus. 
Meet James Steacy who is the first Canadian to compete in Hammer Throw at the Olympic Games in 84 years.
2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Hockey Player Carla MacLeod writes a letter to her dream. 
Overcoming cancer at the age of 7 gave Rower Brian Price the courage, determination and perseverance that would later guide him to the top of the podium. 

EXCELLENCE: The Ripple Effect is 36 stories of Courage, Believing In Yourself, Success From Failure, Excellence and Representing Canada written by Canadian athletes including: 




 -Forward by Silken Laumann, Rowing, 3 time Olympic Medalist
-"Clive" by Christine Sinclair, Soccer, 2008 Olympian, Captain Women's Soccer Team
-"Maple Leaf" by Ben Rutledge, Rowing, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist
-" Excuses or Opportunities? Living with No Regrets by Heather Moyse, Bobsleigh,  2010 Olympic Gold Medalist 
The eBook includes photos of each athlete and their autograph! 
These 36 stories share a significant moment in each athletes journey that has been influential in their dream to represent Canada.   Every athlete contributed a story for the eBook because they wanted to encourage, inspire and connect with Canadians while at the same time raise awareness and funding for their fellow athletes through CAN Fund.  As a fellow athlete I am doing my part by spreading awareness about the eBook. 
The sale of every "EXCELLENCE: The Ripple Effect" is donated to CAN Fund to support Canadian athletes who are competing to qualify for the Games next year in London and beyond!
Order: Excellence: The Ripple Effect
Cost: $25 
Website:  www.MYCANFund.com  
Purchase by Phone: 1-866-937-2008
Delivery: Once you have purchased your very own eBook , you will receive it by email, within 2 business days. 



CAN Fund (Canadian Athletes Now Fund) is a not for profit that raises direct financial support for athletes across Canada.  CAN Fund has raised over $13 million to date and was proud to support 80% of the athletes who represented Canada in Vancouver.   Twice a year athletes from coast to coast apply to CAN Fund to be eligible to receive $12,000 annually.  The majority of athletes in Canada rely on CAN Fund so they can afford equipment, coaching, travel expenses and proper nutrition.  www.MyCANFund.com

Please pass this along to anyone you think might be interested!
Have a great summer!




NEW eBook, 36 Stories by Canadian Athletes
Excellence: The Ripple Effect: http://bit.ly/lSuaLm

ps I am featured in the eBook!! 



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