Team Snowcat athletes Anya, Asa and Evan with Coaches Marge, Alex and Steve
Marge, Nina, Glenice, Maeve, Gabby, Amelia
and a bag of chocolates for the athletes!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
NE JNQ at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT
It was an awesome 2 days of racing at the New England JNQ / Eastern Cup / UVM Carnival at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT. Pretty sweet to finally be able to race on a full 5-kilometer course this winter!
Maile lead the charge for the NYSEF team with a 7th place finish in the J1 girls race - an impressive result in a competitive field! Nina, Anna and Maeve went 11th, 13th and 26th in the J2 race.
Nina at the 4.5 km mark
Maeve on the last climb
Day 2 of racing brought strong results for the J2 girls with Nina finishing 7th, Anna in 11th and Maeve in 17th. Maile cranked out 10 kilometers for a 18th place finish in the J1 girls class.
Anna climbing quickly out of the start
Maile hammering out 10 kilometers
Coach Marge put the bib on for her Eastern Cup appearance of the winter and skied into 4th in the SR class
Lots of snow, lots of racing and lots of smiles...the Nordic lifestyle
We took a "cool-down" ski up to the cabin at Trapp Family Lodge on Sunday afternoon
Empire State Games
Will, Amelia, Royal, Henry, Ethan, Coach Steve and Coach Alex held down the home course at Empire State Games at the Olympic Jumping Complex.
2 km freestyle prologue, 5 km scholastic classic and 7 km open classic
Solid racing by all! ESG Results 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
NYSEF Nordic heading to Utah for USSA Junior National Championships!
Canandaigua, NY – The NYSEF Nordic team traveled to Bristol Mountain Nordic Center to compete in USSA Junior National Qualifying races. The two-day event featured both freestyle races and classic races on a 1.2 kilometer man-made loop of snow. The results were used to name the 2012 USSA Mid-Atlantic Junior National Ski Team heading to Utah in March.
Will Fieroh (Paul Smiths) skied well to place 10th in the J1 boys (16-17 years old) freestyle 10-kilomteter race in 25:58. In the J1 girls’ race, Maile Sapp (Morrisonville) raced into 7th place and Emma Zdgiebloski (Lake George) placed 15th. In the J2 girls (14-15 years old) competition, Nina Armstrong (Lake Placid) hammered the 7.5 kilometer course to finish in 20:34, earning a 2nd place finish. She was followed by teammates Maeve Peabody (Keene), Anna Izzo (Lake Placid), and Amelia McDonnell (Paul Smiths) who placed 4th, 6th and 10th respectively.
Day two of racing brought cooler temperatures and improved results for the NYSEF team. Both the J1 and J2 girls’ age groups raced a 5-kilometer classic race. Maile Sapp claimed the overall victory with a 5-second win for the NYSEF team in 15:48. Northwood School’s Emma Zdgieblowski finished 16th in the J1 girls race. Nina Armstrong paced the way with another 2nd place finish in 16:28, only 18 seconds off the winning pace in the J2 girls’ 5-kilometer classic race. Maeve Peabody also claimed a spot on the podium in 3rd place, finishing in 16:36, and Anna Izzo followed closely in 4th place, only 9 seconds back. Amelia McDonnell skied strong to finish in 7th. For the J1 boys, Will Fieroh placed 7th overall, rounding the 10-kilometer course in 28:28.
Based on their strong results, Will Fieroh, Maile Sapp, Nina Armstrong, Anna Izzo, and Maeve Peabody were named to the Mid-Atlantic Junior National Ski Team traveling to Solider Hollow in Midway, Utah to compete at the 2012 USSA Cross-Country Junior National Championships, March 3-11, 2012.
Check out the Mid-Atlantic Team webpage for updates: http://www.midaxc.com/
Will Fieroh (Paul Smiths) skied well to place 10th in the J1 boys (16-17 years old) freestyle 10-kilomteter race in 25:58. In the J1 girls’ race, Maile Sapp (Morrisonville) raced into 7th place and Emma Zdgiebloski (Lake George) placed 15th. In the J2 girls (14-15 years old) competition, Nina Armstrong (Lake Placid) hammered the 7.5 kilometer course to finish in 20:34, earning a 2nd place finish. She was followed by teammates Maeve Peabody (Keene), Anna Izzo (Lake Placid), and Amelia McDonnell (Paul Smiths) who placed 4th, 6th and 10th respectively.
Day two of racing brought cooler temperatures and improved results for the NYSEF team. Both the J1 and J2 girls’ age groups raced a 5-kilometer classic race. Maile Sapp claimed the overall victory with a 5-second win for the NYSEF team in 15:48. Northwood School’s Emma Zdgieblowski finished 16th in the J1 girls race. Nina Armstrong paced the way with another 2nd place finish in 16:28, only 18 seconds off the winning pace in the J2 girls’ 5-kilometer classic race. Maeve Peabody also claimed a spot on the podium in 3rd place, finishing in 16:36, and Anna Izzo followed closely in 4th place, only 9 seconds back. Amelia McDonnell skied strong to finish in 7th. For the J1 boys, Will Fieroh placed 7th overall, rounding the 10-kilometer course in 28:28.
Based on their strong results, Will Fieroh, Maile Sapp, Nina Armstrong, Anna Izzo, and Maeve Peabody were named to the Mid-Atlantic Junior National Ski Team traveling to Solider Hollow in Midway, Utah to compete at the 2012 USSA Cross-Country Junior National Championships, March 3-11, 2012.
Check out the Mid-Atlantic Team webpage for updates: http://www.midaxc.com/
Friday, January 27, 2012
ADK Paintball Biathlon Series for Kids!
Event #3 scheduled for Sunday 1/29 has been CANCELLED.
Wish for snow!
Wish for snow!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Porter Mountain Loops
Dear Mother Nature,
Sunday was a beautiful day of classic intervals out on the Porter Mountain Loops at Mt. Van Hovenberg. We've missed cruising the best trails at our playground. Please cooperate...we are tired of running around Mirror Lake...bring winter back!
Much appreciated,
NYSEF Nordic
Thursday, January 19, 2012
NYSEF Harry Eldridge Race Weekend CANCELLED
The NYSEF Harry Eldridge Races scheduled for Jan 21-22 have been cancelled due to snow conditions. Athletes who registered through Alpine Reg will be refunded the $30.00 race entry fee/day.
Updates regarding the qualification for the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Junior National Team will be posted to the team website at http://sites.google.com/site/midaxc/home when available.
Updates regarding the qualification for the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Junior National Team will be posted to the team website at http://sites.google.com/site/midaxc/home when available.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
NYSEF Harry Eldridge Race Weekend (Wednesday update)
Due to rain and cold temps overnight, the venue at Mt. Van Hoevenberg is closed today (Wednesday). We are currently exploring other options for the NYSEF Harry Eldridge races this weekend. A final decision will be made Thursday afternoon. Online registration will remain open at this time. Check back for updates. Thank you for your patience.
Monday, January 16, 2012
NYSEF Harry Eldridge Race Weekend Information
SATURDAY JAN 21 NYSEF HARRY ELDRIDGE JNQ CLASSIC
USSA NRL / Mid-Atlantic JNQ / New England out-of-region JNQ / NYSSRA Series
Men's start 12:00 NOON 7.5 km Classic (individual start)
Women's start 1:30 PM 7.5 km Classic (individual start)
Bib pick-up until 12 NOON.
THERE IS NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION!
Awards at approximately 3:30 PM.
SUNDAY JAN 22 NYSEF HARRY ELDRIDGE JNQ FREESTYLE
Mid-Atlantic JNQ / NYSSRA Series
9:30 AM J2 Boys 5 km Freestyle (mass start)
followed by:
J2 Girls 5 km Freestyle (mass start)
J1 / OJ / Men 10 km Freestyle (mass start)
J1 / OJ / Women 10 km Freestyle (mass start)
Start times for age groups will be posted later in the week when a race course is determined.
Bib pick-up available until 10:00 AM.
THERE IS NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION!
Awards at approximately 12 NOON.
Course maps and stadium set-up will be posted later in the week.
Questions? Email Margaret at margm (at) nysef.org
USSA NRL / Mid-Atlantic JNQ / New England out-of-region JNQ / NYSSRA Series
Men's start 12:00 NOON 7.5 km Classic (individual start)
Women's start 1:30 PM 7.5 km Classic (individual start)
Bib pick-up until 12 NOON.
THERE IS NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION!
Awards at approximately 3:30 PM.
SUNDAY JAN 22 NYSEF HARRY ELDRIDGE JNQ FREESTYLE
Mid-Atlantic JNQ / NYSSRA Series
9:30 AM J2 Boys 5 km Freestyle (mass start)
followed by:
J2 Girls 5 km Freestyle (mass start)
J1 / OJ / Men 10 km Freestyle (mass start)
J1 / OJ / Women 10 km Freestyle (mass start)
Start times for age groups will be posted later in the week when a race course is determined.
Bib pick-up available until 10:00 AM.
THERE IS NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION!
Awards at approximately 12 NOON.
Course maps and stadium set-up will be posted later in the week.
Questions? Email Margaret at margm (at) nysef.org
NYSEF Harry Eldridge Race Weekend Registration
Link to race registration (right click and open in new window/tab): https://www.alpinereg.com/EVENTS/store/XC.cfm
Online race registration closes Thursday 1/19/12 at 9 AM.
THERE IS NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION!
NON-NYSSRA/NENSA members also choose 1-day license option at registration.
Online race registration closes Thursday 1/19/12 at 9 AM.
THERE IS NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION!
NON-NYSSRA/NENSA members also choose 1-day license option at registration.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
US Cross Country Championships in Rumford, ME
NYSEF athletes Maile, Nina, Anna and Coach Marge packed up the Yukon on New Years' Day and headed to the 2012 US Cross Country Championships in Rumford, ME. After waiting 40 minnutes for the ferry (apparently it doesn't run every 12 minutes on a holiday!), we made it to Black Mountain just in time to preview the sprint course. Warm temps and sunshine made it feel more like spring skiing. There was a lot of rain Sunday night and we woke up to a text message Monday morning from the race organizers that Monday's sprint had been cancelled. So, we adjusted our schedules, went for run and rewaxed skis. The racing started up on Tuesday with the 1.4 km freestyle sprint. The girls raced again on Thursday in the 10 km freestyle. Race of the week goes to NYSEF alumni Elizabeth Izzo who threw down fast a fast 10 km time to grab 41st overall and 1st for UNH!
Check out full results at:
Maile Sapp
Nina Armstrong
Anna Izzo
NYSEF alumni (now racing for UNH!) Elizabeth Izzo
Try #93 and we finally got a group photo!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
ADK Paintball Biathlon Series
The Adirondack Paintball Biathlon Series Event #2 took place this past Sunday at Mount Van Hoevenberg. The series is organized by the New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) in cooperation with the Olympic Regional Development Authority, Dewey Mountain Ski Center and the Tupper Lake Youth Nordic Ski Development Club. With support from the Uihlein-Ironman Sports Fund of the Adirondack Community Trust, NYSEF is able to offer 7 events for kids up to age 13 throughout the winter, in an effort to promote cross-country skiing and biathlon in the Tri-Lakes area. The next ADK Paintball Biathlon event is scheduled for January 29 at Mount Van Hoevenberg. Contact Steve Vargo at stevev (at) nysef.org for more details.
Results for Event #2 are posted here!
Event #1
Ethan Wood
Royal McDonnell
Chris Gilman
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