NYSEF Freestyle Day Camp

July 5th-9th , 2010
Head Coach - Chris Kasper
Focused on snowboard and freestyle ski athletes, this program works to condition and develop spatial awareness, body control, and proper mechanics in an organized and controlled setting. Tricks are practiced and tested on one of several trampolines and then transitioned to the ramps where athletes jump into the 750,000 gallon pool. Logical progressions are stressed as well as general conditioning. All sessions begin with stretching exercises and a warm-up which may include stairs or short-distance runs.
Athletes meet at the pool at 8:30am for warm-up then move to the trampoline and water ramps according to schedule organized by facility staff. Full day program consists of morning and afternoon sessions. Running shoes are necessary as well as appropriate equipment (skis or snowboard, boots, bindings) as well as helmet, approved life vest or PFD, towel and mouth guard. Pool is not heated so wetsuits are recommended though not mandatory. All athletes must be at least 10 years of age, possess intermediate riding/skiing ability, and have proof of current USSA or USASA membership. (www.ussa.org , www.usasa.org ) Lunch is not provided though there is a concession available on site.
Cost for this five-day camp is $275 and includes pool and coaching fees. To sign up go to www.nysef.org and download forms or stop by NYSEF offices at Whiteface Mt, Mon-Fri 8-4pm. For more info contact NYSEF at (518)946-7001.

Summer Training Program at the Olympic Jumping Complex

NYSEF Summer Freestyle Training Program at the Olympic Jumping Complex
Program Coach - Justin Perry
This exclusive NYSEF program focuses on snowboard and freestyle ski athletes and aims to condition and develop spatial awareness, body control, and proper mechanics in an organized and controlled setting. Tricks are practiced and tested on one of several trampolines and then transitioned to the ramps where athletes jump into the 750,000 gallon pool. Logical progressions are stressed as well as general conditioning. All sessions begin with stretching exercises and a warm-up which may include stairs or short-distance runs.
Athletes meet at the pool at 3pm for warm-up then move to the trampolines. Water ramping session follows from 5-6:30pm. Running shoes are necessary as well as appropriate equipment (skis or snowboard, boots, bindings) as well as helmet, approved life vest or PFD, towel and mouth guard. All athletes must be at least 10 years of age, possess intermediate riding/skiing ability, and have proof of current USSA or USASA membership. (www.ussa.org , www.usasa.org )
Starting Tuesday June 22nd and continuing every Tues., Wed., and Sat. through August 28th.
Season Pass cost of $799 includes pool and coaching fees. Limited daily spots available for $40 per session. Season pass good for exclusive NYSEF sessions only. To sign up go to www.nysef.org and download forms or stop by NYSEF offices at Whiteface Mt, Mon-Fri 8-4pm. For more info contact NYSEF at (518)946-7001.

USASA ADK 2010 Nationals Results

Well, the 2010 USASA Nationals are just a memory but the Adirondacks made their mark with their best showing to date. Overall, 26 competitors from our region made the trip to Copper Mt, CO to vie for the championship title in their respective age categories. From that 26 we had 15 top tens, 4 podiums, and two national champions!
This is the fourth full season for USASA competition in the Adirondacks and to have this kind of showing is a testament to local talent and the growing involvement in competitive skiing and snowboarding.
The NYSEF program was represented well with 14 athletes between ski and snowboard. Staff this year consisted of Freestyle Head Coach Chris Kasper, Snowboard Coaches Tommy Thomson and Bob Witt, Vicki Kirchner Starter on the Slalom course, and me, Mike Kirchner, as Operations Crew Chief. The number of athletes kept everyone busy as well as the general atmosphere. All five venues (HP,SS,BX/SX,GS, & SL) run simultaneously each day for six days! There was alot of texting gong on - checking on each others athletes and following the progress on nearby courses. And of course there was alot to celebrate!
Below is a list of results for all of our region's athletes. Check out our facebook page for some pics from the event. Podium finishes are highlighted in bold.

Open Class Snb- Brian Lebow BX-39th
Open Class Snb- Derek DiCastro(NYSEF) BX-7th (fastest time trial)
Open Class Ski- Jake Doan(NYSEF) SS-7th
Open Class Ski- Dillon Calderone(NYSEF asst coach) SS-10th
Senior Women Snb- Rachel Puma BX-7th
Master Men Snb- Frank Duffy BX-15th
Menehune Girls Snb- Melissa Rath(NYSEF) SS-13th, BX-16th, SL-10th
Menehune Boys Snb- Ridall Kirchner(NYSEF) SL-47th, GS-43rd, BX-50th
Breaker Boys Snb- Mike Fahey(NYSEF) BX-52nd
Junior Women Snb- Katie Kennedy SS-2nd, BX-7th
Women's Jams Snb- Jessica Powers(NYSEF) BX-4th
Youth Men Snb- Karl Lakata(NYSEF) HP-52nd, BX-49th, SL-41st
Youth Men Snb- Colin Grady(NYSEF) SS-35th, BX-45th
Youth Men Snb- Dale Mortensen BX-24th
Youth Men Snb- Steve Gooditis(NYSEF) GS-45th
Junior Men Snb- Dylan Peters SS-1st
Junior Men Snb- Matt Nardiello SS-22nd
Skier Men 13-15- KC Brousseau(NYSEF/NWS) HP-4th, SS-11th, SX-4th
Skier Men 13-15- Peter Palumbo(NYSEF) SX-8th
Skier Men 13-15- Josh Nixon(NYSEF) SX-9th
Skier Men 16-18- Nick Edwards(NYSEF/NWS) SS-13th, SX-13th
Skier Men 16-18- Adam Guindon(NYSEF/NSA '09) SX-4th
Skier Girls 9 & under- Madison Krochina SX-1st
Skier Girls 9 & under- Lindsay Rath(NYSEF) SX-7th
Skier Men 19 & over- Chris Krochina SX-3rd
Skier Women 13-15- Jacinda Riggs(NYSEF) SX-11th

Congratulations everyone! Bring on 2011!

NYSEF Stands Proud at Nationals!

Copper Mountain, CO- The ADK Series’ NYSEF Freestyle Ski Team represented the North Country soundly with 9 top-ten finishes! For the girls: Lindsey Rath secured a 7th place stand in Skier X for the girls 9 and under while Jacinda Riggs stood strong with her 11th place finish for Skier X women 13-15.
Both Jake Doan and Dillon Calderone made it to Open Class Slope Style Finals with 7th and 10th place overall finishes. Both Jake and Dillon fought neck and neck all season, still managing to support one another and come out on top. Nick Edwards laid down a 13th place spot in Men’s 15-18 Slope Style with Teammate KC Brousseau finishing 11th.
Skier X for the Men 16-18 was the most competitive, but NYSEF stood out with Nick Edwards’ 13th place finish, Josh Nixon’s 9th, Peter Palumbo’s 8th, and Adam Guidon’s 4th place finish in his final USASA Skier X for Skier men with neck to neck finishes in all heats amongst the Nation’s top skiers.
KC Brousseau threw down a solid run in Men’s Half Pipe 13-15 receiving a 4th place finish which gave him a 2nd place finish in Skier Men 13-15 combined! KC Isn’t finished yet, he is currently packing for Mammoth to continue to film with Meathead Productions on an all expense paid trip that he won during Solomon’s Jib Academy at Sunday River in Bethel, ME.
Stay tuned for more information on Summer Camps, Pool and Dry-Land Info!

Coach Kasper

DiCastro Selected for Junior Worlds Boardercross Team

With a strong showing this season, competing on the USSA Revolution Tour and Nor-Am circuit, Derek DiCastro jumped to third in the US junior national rankings earning him a spot on the US SBX squad headed to Junior Worlds in Cardrona, New Zealand this coming August.
Derek's first full year on the SBX circuit paid off as his results progressed along with his experience. Starting with a 17th place finish at Copper Mt in February, he followed it up with a 10th in Boreal, CA and a 5th at Mt Hood Meadows in March. Right on the heels of the Rev Tour, he raced in two Nor-Ams on the same Mt Hood course garnering a 6th and a 10th place finish against a strong international field.
The Revolution Tour, which is the premier snowboard event series showcasing up and coming US talent, can serve as a stepping stone for junior riders as well as a place for veterans to gain much needed training and race experience. Derek's results this season placed him in 7th overall. It was this result combined with his Nor-Ams that put him in the topr three for junior boardercrossers.
Along with his inclusion on the US Junior Worlds Team, Derek will also be invited to be a member of Project Gold. Camp being held in Mammoth Mt., CA this coming May. Project Gold is a USSA program that identifies the best junior talent in each discipline and invites them to train with US Team coaches and athletes

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Bethel, ME- K.C. Brousseau shined last weekend at Sunday River's Solomon Jib Academy with a first place finish earning him a trip to Mammoth, next year's Solomon skies and a bye into semi-finals for this weekend's Dumont Cup, also at Sunday River. Team mate and fellow Northwood School student, Nick Edwards followed close with a second place finish.
Ellicottville, NY- The EQS NYSEF Team represented us well last weekend at Holiday Valley for the EQS Freestyle Championships. Abe Studler, Davis Sprague, Oliver Holmes, Jason Castle and Art Griffin all skied well amongst the East's best Freestyle Skiers with Abe and Oliver both pulling in top ten finishes!
We wish the best of luck to our Freestyle Skiers headed to Copper Mountain next week for USASA Nationals: Jake Doan, Lindsey Rath, Jacinda Riggs, K.C. Brousseau, Peter Palumbo, and Nick Edwards. Good luck also goes out to our competing Snowboarders as well: Melissa Rath, Jess Powers, Karl Lakata, Colin Grady, Steve Gooditis, Ri Kirchner, and Mike Fahey.

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