Kates in Italy for European B Tour
As reported by The Sault Star, Feb 9, 2001

Sault Ste.Marie's Adam Kates is in Italy preparing for the European B Tour. His first race is Saturday.

The Lakehead University student qualified because of his results from Continental Cup races held in Val Cartier, Quebec, in December; St. Paul, Minnesota, in late January and his finishes during the Suntrac Nor/Am competition in Ishpeming, Michigan, last weekend.

Kates was the ninth qualifier (top 16 qualify for finals) before being eliminated in the first round in the sprints and was ninth in the 10 kilometre classic.

Feb 13, 2001 Update

Adam Kates was one of just seven Canadians to compete over the weekend in the Continental Cup Ski Championships in Brusson, Italy.

Kates was 73rd out of 99 skiers in Saturday's 15-kilometre classic race. He was also fifth among Canadian entries.

Sunday, as part of Canada's Team B relay trio, Kates and his crew finished eigth out of 15 teams in a 3-by-10k relay.