NYSEF Freeriders Shine at NY/PA Championships

Seven NYSEF athletes made the long journey to Western New York's Holiday

Valley to compete in USSA Eastern Regional Championships. On the women's side, Brett

Deweese finished 5th in Ariels,4th in Slopestyle and 15th in Moguls earning her

a 3rd overall placement! Emma Oechsner in her first season competing

made huge improvements placing 12th in Ariels,10th in slopestyle and 21st

in Moguls! Young Gun Brooke Deweese in her first championship showed that

she will make some noise in the future with a 16th in Ariels,9th in Slopestyle

and 31st in Moguls! All three proved that NYSEF Freeride ladies ROCK!

On the men's side, Brian Gardiner finished 1st in Ariels,2nd in Slopestyle and

5th in Moguls earning him a 1st overall award! Jake Roney made steady improvement

this season and it showed with a 18th in Ariels,5th in Slopestyle and 12th in

Moguls. Smiling Jack Deweese made the journey and competed in Moguls

with a stellar 35th place and Young Gun Max Oechsner giggling all day

finished 46th in Moguls! Nysef men made thier presence felt in Western

NY and proved we are back! Now it's on to Waterville Valley for Eastern

Championships.

                                               Coach Mike and Nick

End of Season Happenings

It's hard to believe the end is near already but here are some upcoming events to look forward to while the lifts are still turning.

USASA Adirondack Series - Our regional competition season is over but if you are qualified for nationals you've got a few more weeks to prepare.  We will be coaching through March 23rd/24th weekend for those heading to Colorado.  Talk to your coaches about your plans and confirm you are going with me (mike@nysef.org) so we can get you on the coaching schedule at the event.  Justin Perry and Kevin Brousseau will be available for both snowboard and ski week.

End of the Season Potluck - Sunday March 17th - sign up at the front desk and let us know what you can bring.  This is for all of our NYSEF/Whiteface programs to share so we'll probably need plenty of food and beverages.  You can also contact beatty@nysef.org if you can't get to the mountain ahead of time.

The Apple Butter Open - Saturday March 23rd - I know all the Mogul skiers are looking forward to this classic competition.  Check with guest services in the main lodge for registration details.  Rumor has it Coach Lynn is planning a little cook-out too!

Pond Skimming & Retro Sunday - Sunday April 7th - You know the drill.  Break out your parents' 70's ski outfits and try to stay dry!  Registration is at guest services in the main lodge.

And after the snow is gone and the lifts are closed there's always summer Ramps & Tramps at the Olympic Jumping Complex and the Freeride Mt Hood Camp (6/26-7/9)!  Contact JP for details or to sign up @ justinp@nysef.org