Hello everyone,
Just a reminder to everyone that this Sunday, December 4th, marks the start of our weekend program - weather permitting. For now we are a go and with cold temps forecast for at least Wed-Fri nights the mountain should be able to make up for the rain and warmth we've had since last week.
Saturday, athletes may pick up passes and free ski with parents & friends while our staff orientation/training is taking place. Coaches will be on hand from 8-9am to meet and answer questions about gear and the program in general but there will be no coaching until Sunday morning.
On Sunday, our normal program start is 8:30am, however at 8:45am I will be holding our information session for all our Freeride parents & athletes to go over program policies, competition options, staff introductions, etc. This will take place no matter the conditions. I promise I will try to keep it short and sweet so all our athletes and parents can get out on the slopes.
If you have any questions before then please feel free to contact me. We are looking forward to a great season. Now let's all hope for snow!
Mike Kirchner
NYSEF Freeride Director
mikek@nysef.org
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Loaded Turkey Rail Jam
Yesterday (11/20/11) Killington Mt. was host to the Loaded Turkey Rail Jam. Some of the East Coast's best skiers and riders showed up to throw down their bag of tricks on Killington's early season set up. Amidst these young and talented athletes was Whiteface's own: K.C. Brousseau. K.C. Put everything on the line in hopes of winning an invitation to the Rails to Riches Rail Jam. Sources tell me that he even rodeoed (flipped) out of one of the rail features. In the end the Judges rewarded K.C. with a second place finish. Congratulations K.C.! Way to start your competition season with a podium finish!!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
NYSEF Freeride Pre-Season Training Trips
NYSEF Freeride is offering two opportunities for skiers and riders to travel to Killington, VT prior to our program start to get a jump-start on the season. Coaches Justin Perry and Kevin Brousseau will be attending both so athletes can focus on their freestyle and/or cross skills.
The first option is a day–trip on Tuesday Nov 22nd. Athletes will depart from Lake Placid promptly at 6:30am and travel via National Sports Academy bus to the Keeseville exit on the Northway for a 7:15am pick-up/departure to Killington. Return trip will arrive back in Lake Placid at approximately 8pm. $75 cost includes ground transportation & lift tickets but no food so athletes should plan to either pack a lunch or bring extra spending money.
The second option is a two-day, two-night trip the following week departing Lake Placid on Tuesday evening, Nov 29th at 5pm and returning approximately 8pm on Thursday Dec 1st . Athletes will stay on site and will have supervised study time daily so assignments will need to be arranged and brought along. Price will include 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner but is dependent on attendance so please get in touch as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
Both of these options are first-come, first-serve and we are limited to the first 12 athletes who respond with payment. For more details or to sign-up please contact Justin Perry at jpskier900@gmail.com or 518-946-7001.
The first option is a day–trip on Tuesday Nov 22nd. Athletes will depart from Lake Placid promptly at 6:30am and travel via National Sports Academy bus to the Keeseville exit on the Northway for a 7:15am pick-up/departure to Killington. Return trip will arrive back in Lake Placid at approximately 8pm. $75 cost includes ground transportation & lift tickets but no food so athletes should plan to either pack a lunch or bring extra spending money.
The second option is a two-day, two-night trip the following week departing Lake Placid on Tuesday evening, Nov 29th at 5pm and returning approximately 8pm on Thursday Dec 1st . Athletes will stay on site and will have supervised study time daily so assignments will need to be arranged and brought along. Price will include 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner but is dependent on attendance so please get in touch as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
Both of these options are first-come, first-serve and we are limited to the first 12 athletes who respond with payment. For more details or to sign-up please contact Justin Perry at jpskier900@gmail.com or 518-946-7001.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
USASA Adirondack Schedule Now Online
The 2011/12 ADK schedule is now online at usasa.org . New this year, Railjams have been added as an official category with the same nationals qualification criteria as the rest of the disciplines. So, now it's possible to compete at the 2012 Nationals in one of three age divisions - 13 & under, 14 & over, and Open class!
Also new for this year, your best three scores from anywhere in each discipline will count towards your national ranking. In the past, only your first event outside your home series could count. Now, its like flying Southwest..."you're free to move about the country" plus no baggage fees!
So while we're waiting for Mother Nature to get the party started, keep thinking snowy thoughts, and mark December 23rd on your calendar. That's the first Railjam - afterhours at the Face. See you there!
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