Mini-camp #3 adventure with a goat named Lucy

Mini-camp #3 might just be the highlight of summer 2014 training. A 20 mile rollerski from Jay to Keene and back turned into an adventure with a goat. The goat casually skied along with the boys but then Scott skied ahead and the goat went with him. Next thing you know, someone stops and gives the boys a leash for the goat and they try to return it to the owner at the farm stand. Eric got pulled on rollerskis by the goat. A totally ridiculous sight...couldn't have made up the story if we tried! And to top things off, the goat is named Lucy.

Scott gets chased by the goat

 Evan, Eric, Royal, Scott and Bryce working on returning the goat

note: Eric has the goat on a leash

 good work Eric

 post 4x6 minute L3 ski walking/bounding intervals at Whiteface with Scott, Lucy, Evan, Bryce, Coach Marge, Patrick, Eric and Royal

getting ready to do the 1 km double pole test...Gabby is super excited in the background

skiing up to Heaven Hill Farm to check out the "shindig" set-up

OK easy boys!

 all done with mini-camp #3

NYSEF Summer "Shindig" Benefit with Coach Dave, Glenice, Karl, Coach Marge, Trent, Beckett, Royal, Henry, Scott and Bryce

Boys Speed Camp in Lake Placid!

USST athlete Andy Newell is hosting a free clinic for boys on September 5 from 4:30 – 6 PM. All ages and abilities welcome, but participants should at least have been on roller skis once or twice before.

Fast and Female CHAMP CHAT in Lake Placid!

Details and registration here

Where: Olympic Training Center, Lake Placid, NY

When: Friday, September 5th from 4:00-6:30pm

What: Join the women of the US Ski Team and the US Biathlon team for an afternoon of fun! Learn from these International stars through games, athletic activities, and inspirational stories. You’ll have a chance to hang out with your heroes, meet other girls interested in sports, and learn about life as a professional athlete! Fast and Female CHAMP CHAT is the day before the NYSEF Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race….stay in town to race yourself or watch the F&F ambassadors race!

CHECK-IN is from 4:00-4:15 pm

Schedule of the Day

4:00 Registration & Check-In Games
4:15 Welcome & Ambassador Introductions
4:30 Stations/Games 
5:30 Snack & Ambassador Stories
6:00 Poster Signing
6:30 End of Event

Who: Girls ages 9-19, all levels of skill and ability welcome, young athletes from all sports welcome! 

Hosts: Athletes from the US Ski Team and US Biathlon Team!  

What to bring? Participants should wear comfortable athletic clothes and bring a water bottle. 

Cost: $25 in advance or $30 at the door. The online registration closes September 4th at noon.       
       

Participation includes a Fast and Female Technical T-Shirt (value of $25).

Parents are invited too! Join us for a special PARENT SEMINAR on topics related to coaching female athletes, healthy competition, and ways to keep your daughters in sports! More details including specific presenters and topics coming soon. Parents are also welcome to come to the Snack and Ambassador stories part of the event. Cost is $15, please register online.

NYSEF Climb to the Castle Registration

Link to race details: 2014 Climb to the Castle

Link to race registration: AlpineReg

Online registration closes Thursday, September 4 at 9 AM

Questions? email Margaret Maher margm (at) nysef.org

NYSEF Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race 2014

Saturday, September 6, 2014

WILMINGTON, NY -- The New York Ski Educational Foundation and the Olympic Regional Development Authority invite athletes to the 8th annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race on Saturday, September 6 at 8:00 am. The course starts at the Whiteface Toll Booth, climbing for 5 miles with an average 8% grade up the Whiteface Memorial Highway to the castle on the summit of Whiteface Mountain, New York's 5th highest peak with an elevation of 4,867 ft. The race is freestyle technique and athletes will be greeted at the finish with a 360-degree panoramic view of the Adirondacks, New England and Canada. Participation is expected from the US Ski Team, the US Biathlon Team, the National Elite Group and many top senior and junior racers from around the country.

Link to race details: 2014 Climb to the Castle

Link to race registration: AlpineReg

Online registration closes Thursday, September 4 at 9 AM

Looking to help out at the awesome C2C race? 
sign up to volunteer here

Questions? email Margaret Maher margm (at) nysef.org