Online race registration for the NYSEF Lake Placid SuperTour is now open.
Check out the SuperTour webpage by clicking the USSA SuperTour icon under "Quick Links" above.
Volunteers can sign-up here:
Volunteer registration!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
'Tis the Season for Giving
Hello friends of the NYSEF Nordic community,
'Tis the season for giving...the XC/Biathlon version.
If you're reading this blog, chances are that you're fairly aware of the great start to the cross-country season we've had at NYSEF. The ORDA crew at Mt. Van Hoevenberg has been busy as elves getting the trails ready. We just recevied a good bit of new snow, just in time for some holiday cruising. Athletes are continuing to build their endurance base and fine tuning their race tactics in prep for the rest of 2010/11 season!
With things getting into full swing, and with the Holidays here, you're likely scrambling to finish the Xmas shopping, wax some boards, hang out with the family, and enjoy some fine moonlight skiing. But it's also the season for giving. And we, the NYSEF Nordic staff, are asking you to consider a donation to the NYSEF Annual Appeal this holiday season.
If you're having trouble remembering what it is we do, check out our mission statement. But here's the long and short of it. We run affordable programs to help local kids excel at skiing. Why? Because they learn some amazing life skills along the way. Like how to be part of a team. How to set goals. How to compete, and to challenge themselves. How to be exceptional student-athletes, and ultimately become great individuals.
We tend to produce alot of this:
and last year, we think that we even helped to produce a little bit of this:
Your support to NYSEF goes directly towards funding the Nordic programs and coaching that shape great local athletes.
Donating is easy, just go the NYSEF homepage, and click the "Donate" button. Feel free to designate the use of your donation to the NYSEF program of your choice.
Thanks. Have a great holiday and we'll see you out on the trails and the hill!
'Tis the season for giving...the XC/Biathlon version.
If you're reading this blog, chances are that you're fairly aware of the great start to the cross-country season we've had at NYSEF. The ORDA crew at Mt. Van Hoevenberg has been busy as elves getting the trails ready. We just recevied a good bit of new snow, just in time for some holiday cruising. Athletes are continuing to build their endurance base and fine tuning their race tactics in prep for the rest of 2010/11 season!
With things getting into full swing, and with the Holidays here, you're likely scrambling to finish the Xmas shopping, wax some boards, hang out with the family, and enjoy some fine moonlight skiing. But it's also the season for giving. And we, the NYSEF Nordic staff, are asking you to consider a donation to the NYSEF Annual Appeal this holiday season.
If you're having trouble remembering what it is we do, check out our mission statement. But here's the long and short of it. We run affordable programs to help local kids excel at skiing. Why? Because they learn some amazing life skills along the way. Like how to be part of a team. How to set goals. How to compete, and to challenge themselves. How to be exceptional student-athletes, and ultimately become great individuals.
We tend to produce alot of this:
and this:
Peter Frenette
Your support to NYSEF goes directly towards funding the Nordic programs and coaching that shape great local athletes.
Donating is easy, just go the NYSEF homepage, and click the "Donate" button. Feel free to designate the use of your donation to the NYSEF program of your choice.
Thanks. Have a great holiday and we'll see you out on the trails and the hill!
Coaches Margaret, Dave, Liz, Pete, Rick, Casey & Evan
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Mid-Atlantic JOQ #1 complete!
NYSEF XC hit the road early Saturday morning for the World Famous Christmas Race at Osceola Tug Hill XC Ski Center in Camden, NY. Once all the athletes were actually in the van and organized with all their equipment (didn't we say life skills?!), they were ready to rock it on the course. Our J2/J3 girls took top honors in places 1-3-4 by Maile Sapp, Anna Izzo and Nina Armstrong. Newcomers Amelia McDonnell and Emma Zdgiebloski cruised into 16th and 18th place. Our veteran J1 boys Joey Izzo and Will Fieroh kicked off the classic season with 4th and 8th place finishes, while teammate Evan Greenberg claimed 15th in the J2 boys class.
Nina and Anna after the awards
Link to results: Word Famous Christmas Race/JOQ!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Mid-Atlantic JOQ season kicks off on Saturday!
The first Mid-Atlantic JOQ is this Saturday at Osceola Tug Hill XC Ski Center in Camden, NY! Offering some holiday spice with a classic technique race this year.
Will you be ready? Game on in prep for the 2011 USSA Junior Olympics in Minneapolis, MN.
Are you interested in qualified for the awesome Junior Olympics? Check out the USSA Mid-Atlantic Division webpage here for details
Will you be ready? Game on in prep for the 2011 USSA Junior Olympics in Minneapolis, MN.
Are you interested in qualified for the awesome Junior Olympics? Check out the USSA Mid-Atlantic Division webpage here for details
On the Purpose of Sport
Nordic combined Coach McCahill posted a link to a great article about Billy Demong, check it out (right click link and open in new window/tab):
NYSEF Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined webpage
NYSEF Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined webpage
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
NYSEF Season Opener results
NYSEF Season Opener results!
Thanks to the ORDA Mt. Van Hoevenberg crew, volunteers and racers for putting up a good fight against rain and wind to kick off the XC race season!
Thanks to the ORDA Mt. Van Hoevenberg crew, volunteers and racers for putting up a good fight against rain and wind to kick off the XC race season!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
NYSEF Season Opener 2010 race details
8:30-9:00 AM day of race registration at XC Main Lodge
(please leave enough time if you plan on registering on Sunday)
8:30-9:45 AM pre-registered bib pick-up at XC Main Lodge
MASS WAVE STARTS
10:30 AM Boys J2 race / 4.5 km (1 lap)
10:35 AM Girls J2 race / 4.5 km (1 lap)
10:40 AM J1/OJ/SR/Master Mens race / 9 km (2 laps)
10:45 AM J1/OJ/SR/Master Womens race / 9 km (2 laps)
AWARDS
approximately at 12 noon
FREESTYLE BKL KIDS RACE registration 12-12:30 PM at XC Main Lodge.
$5 entry fee, day of race registration only.
1:00 PM Lollipop ~1/2 km
1:05 PM J5 Boys and Girls ~2 km
1:10 PM J4 Boys and Girls ~3 km
1:15 PM J3 Boys and Girls ~4 km
BKL ribbons after completion of the "racing" fun!
(please leave enough time if you plan on registering on Sunday)
8:30-9:45 AM pre-registered bib pick-up at XC Main Lodge
MASS WAVE STARTS
10:30 AM Boys J2 race / 4.5 km (1 lap)
10:35 AM Girls J2 race / 4.5 km (1 lap)
10:40 AM J1/OJ/SR/Master Mens race / 9 km (2 laps)
10:45 AM J1/OJ/SR/Master Womens race / 9 km (2 laps)
approximately at 12 noon
FREESTYLE BKL KIDS RACE registration 12-12:30 PM at XC Main Lodge.
$5 entry fee, day of race registration only.
1:00 PM Lollipop ~1/2 km
1:05 PM J5 Boys and Girls ~2 km
1:10 PM J4 Boys and Girls ~3 km
1:15 PM J3 Boys and Girls ~4 km
BKL ribbons after completion of the "racing" fun!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
NYSEF Season Opener registration extended
Online registration for the NYSEF Season Opener has been extended to 6 PM on Friday 12/10.
Get your XC season kicked off here in Lake Placid (right click link and open in new window/tab):
http://nysef.org/xcraceregister.html
BKL Kids race is day of race registration only.
Check out the XC stadium:
Sunday's start line!
Want fast skis? Check out Swix's wax recommendation:
Swix Nordic Racing
Contact Margaret at margm (at) nysef.org with questions.
Get your XC season kicked off here in Lake Placid (right click link and open in new window/tab):
http://nysef.org/xcraceregister.html
BKL Kids race is day of race registration only.
Check out the XC stadium:
Sunday's start line!
Want fast skis? Check out Swix's wax recommendation:
Swix Nordic Racing
Contact Margaret at margm (at) nysef.org with questions.
"Ski with the Team"
NYSEF is offering a “Ski with the Team” day for kids interested in joining the Trailblazer, Grasshopper or Snowcat Nordic Programs. The “Ski with the Team” portion of our practice will be from 9:30 – 10:30 am at Mt. Van Hoevenberg on the Cross-country side. We will play some games in the stadium before hitting the trails for a ski. Athletes must have their own equipment. Skate gear is preferred.
Check out 2010/11 Nordic Progam descriptions under "Quick Links" for more details.
You must fill out a NYSEF release form prior to participation. If you are a parent and plan on skiing on Saturday, you must either have a season pass to MVH or purchase a trail pass in the main XC lodge.
Email Margaret at margm (at) nysef.org with questions.
Check out 2010/11 Nordic Progam descriptions under "Quick Links" for more details.
You must fill out a NYSEF release form prior to participation. If you are a parent and plan on skiing on Saturday, you must either have a season pass to MVH or purchase a trail pass in the main XC lodge.
Email Margaret at margm (at) nysef.org with questions.
the team having fun at the 2010 New England Bill Koch Festival!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
NYSEF Season Opener
NYSEF's Season Opener race this Sunday 12/12 is on!
Cross-Country side at the Olympic Sports Complex / Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Online race registration will close at 9 AM on Friday 12/10.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Link to race registration (right click link and open in new window/tab):
http://nysef.org/xcraceregister.html
NON-NYSSRA/NENSA members also choose 1-day license option at registration
FREESTYLE TECHNIQUE. ESGQ/NYSSRA Series Qualifier.
10:30 AM start, mass (wave) start by age group
5 km all J2 (boys and girls)
10 km all J1/OJ/U23/SR/Masters (men and women)
Race distances may be shortened depending on snow conditions. Course maps will be posted soon.
8:30-9:00 AM day of race registration at XC Main Lodge
(please leave enough time if you plan on registering on Sunday)
8:30-9:45 AM pre-registered bib pick-up at XC Main Lodge
FREESTYLE BKL RACE registration 12-12:30 PM. 1 PM start.
$5 entry fee, day of race registration only.
approximate distances lollipop/J6 1/2 km, J5 1 km, J4 2 km, J3 3km.
Volunteers sign-up here: https://www.alpinereg.com/xcVolunteers.cfm
Contact Margaret Maher at margm (at) nysef.org with questions.
Cross-Country side at the Olympic Sports Complex / Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Online race registration will close at 9 AM on Friday 12/10.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Link to race registration (right click link and open in new window/tab):
http://nysef.org/xcraceregister.html
NON-NYSSRA/NENSA members also choose 1-day license option at registration
FREESTYLE TECHNIQUE. ESGQ/NYSSRA Series Qualifier.
10:30 AM start, mass (wave) start by age group
5 km all J2 (boys and girls)
10 km all J1/OJ/U23/SR/Masters (men and women)
Race distances may be shortened depending on snow conditions. Course maps will be posted soon.
8:30-9:00 AM day of race registration at XC Main Lodge
(please leave enough time if you plan on registering on Sunday)
8:30-9:45 AM pre-registered bib pick-up at XC Main Lodge
FREESTYLE BKL RACE registration 12-12:30 PM. 1 PM start.
$5 entry fee, day of race registration only.
approximate distances lollipop/J6 1/2 km, J5 1 km, J4 2 km, J3 3km.
Volunteers sign-up here: https://www.alpinereg.com/xcVolunteers.cfm
Contact Margaret Maher at margm (at) nysef.org with questions.
Friday, December 3, 2010
USSA Nordic SuperTour Event Makes Stop in Lake Placid
Lake Placid, NY -- The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF), the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and the village of Lake Placid are excited to host high-level US Ski Association SuperTour cross-country ski races January 14-15, 2011. The event is the next stop on the USSA SuperTour circuit following the 2011 US National Championships in Rumford, Maine. The races will be held in unison with the St. Lawrence University Winter Carnival and the annual NYSEF Harry Eldridge races. It is anticipated that over 400 competitors will participate including members of the US Ski Team, Eastern Division 1 College Teams and a strong junior field. The junior races will count as a Junior Olympic Qualifier for the Mid-Atlantic Division and an out-of-region qualifier for the New England Division.
The Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Van Hoevenberg will provide athletes with challenging terrain on the “Ladies 5km” course and the Biathlon side venue, and will feature both classic and freestyle competitions.
Excellent sponsorship opportunities are available for interested companies and individuals. If interested, please contact the NYSEF Main Office for further information at (518) 946-7001 or contact Kelly Kennedy (NYSEF Development Director) at kellyk (at) nysef.org.
We invite and encourage interested athletes, coaches, parents and spectators to join us in the Olympic Village of Lake Placid for an exciting weekend of racing.
Contact Margaret Maher (NYSEF XC Head Coach & Chief of Competition) with event questions at margm (at) nysef.org or (518) 523-1900.
We will launch the SuperTour website next week.
Link to athlete/coach event packet here:
NYSEF SuperTour athlete packet
NYSEF Nordic Thanksgiving Camp
NYSEF Nordic had plenty to be thankful for this past weekend, as we jumped head first into our annual Thanksgiving Camp at the Olympic Training Center. Friday morning kicked off camp with a light 20 mile overdistance double pole from Keene-Jay and back. The afternoon’s workout consisted of a festive 6 mile running jaunt through the Olympic Village with core and mobility work in the gym capping off Day One. After a team screening of the new Poor Boyz Productions release Revlover, many a tired Nordic racer hit the hay with visions of powder snow dancing in their heads.
With Level 4 intervals on tap for Saturday morning, the rock skis were again sidelined in favor of Marwes, and the team hit the asphalt in search of dry roads for quality intensity. After one and a half hours of searching the back roads of the Northern Adirondack Park, we settled in again on the smooth shoulders of Rt. 9N in Keene, hammering out the last (we hope) quality rollerski intervals of the dryalnd season. With fat flakes a fallin’, we recharged at the OTC in time for a 2 hour skate/classic cruise on the freshly coated flatland offerings of Van Ho. Many thanks to the ORDA crew for providing us with some great early season conditions.
Sunday. To quote Wet Hot American Summer, the infamous “Last Day of Camp”. But one not to be missed. The crew enjoyed a quality 2 hour skate/classic combi recovery session, with Coach McCahill and Maher leading the group in some technique focus. After a final core and mobility session with some agility ladder work sprinkled in, Team NYSEF Nordic left primed to rip this winter season.
Now, mind passing the stuffing and cranberry relish? I’d like to enjoy some leftovers.
-- Coach McCahill
part way into the Keene ski
NYSEF Biathlon Team Captain Will Fieroh stops to refuel
Nordic combined superstar Nate Capone
a stop at the Recovery Lounge? Nope, not for this Nordic team...
With Level 4 intervals on tap for Saturday morning, the rock skis were again sidelined in favor of Marwes, and the team hit the asphalt in search of dry roads for quality intensity. After one and a half hours of searching the back roads of the Northern Adirondack Park, we settled in again on the smooth shoulders of Rt. 9N in Keene, hammering out the last (we hope) quality rollerski intervals of the dryalnd season. With fat flakes a fallin’, we recharged at the OTC in time for a 2 hour skate/classic cruise on the freshly coated flatland offerings of Van Ho. Many thanks to the ORDA crew for providing us with some great early season conditions.
Anna Izzo has been training hard this fall -- the girls J2 field better watch out this winter
Sunday. To quote Wet Hot American Summer, the infamous “Last Day of Camp”. But one not to be missed. The crew enjoyed a quality 2 hour skate/classic combi recovery session, with Coach McCahill and Maher leading the group in some technique focus. After a final core and mobility session with some agility ladder work sprinkled in, Team NYSEF Nordic left primed to rip this winter season.
Now, mind passing the stuffing and cranberry relish? I’d like to enjoy some leftovers.
-- Coach McCahill
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