USSA Coaches Technique Clinic L100 to take place in Lake Placid

There will be a USSA L100 Technique clinic at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, Sunday, September 16th from 1 - 4 PM. The clinic will be instructed by Bryan Fish, USST Development Coach. Attendees interested in obtaining their NENSA Level 1 coaches certification will also receive credit towards the technique module 1.

Meet outside the OTC, located at 196 Old Military Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946, at 12:45 PM

This clinic will cover technique drills on foot as well as both classic and skate rollerskis. Coaches will actively participate, so please bring the following:
o    Active outdoor apparel
o    Running shoes
o    Rollerskis, boots and poles for both classic and skate
o    Helmet
o    Bright safety shirt for rollerskiing on the roadway
o    Water bottle

Please go to www.ussa.org (click on members-coaches-education-Cross Country) for further information on the USSA Coaches Certification process.

Registration: Please contact Janice Sibilia at janice@nensa.net to reserve your spot! There is no charge for this clinic
https://www.nensa.net/

NYSEF Climb to the Castle 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, September 13 at 9 AM

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

Questions? Email Margaret at margm (at) nysef.org or call the Nordic office at (518) 523-1900

A course preview from training, good last summer practice...just to get you excited for C2C 2012!

Cranking up with Coach McCahill

"Lake Placid turn"

finish line in sight

Team NYSEF

The finish line

View from the summit

NYSEF Nordic Coaching Positions available

The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) in Lake Placid, NY is seeking an Assistant XC / Biathlon Coach for the 2012-2013 season and beyond. The coaching position is full-time from late October-March and will work with all levels of the cross-country, biathlon and Nordic combined programs. Candidates should have racing and/or coaching experience and be willing to travel to regionally and nationally. Salary subject to qualifications. Interested candidates should contact Margaret Maher at margm (at) nysef.org for full job description and additional information.

The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) in Lake Placid, NY is seeking an Assistant XC Coach for the 2012-2013 season and beyond. The coaching position is on a per-diem basis from late November-March and will work primarily with the J3 and younger cross-country, biathlon and Nordic combined programs. Candidates should have racing and/or coaching experience. Salary subject to qualifications. Interested candidates should contact Margaret Maher at margm (at) nysef.org for additional information.

NYSEF Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race

Saturday, September 15, 2012

WILMINGTON, NY -- The New York Ski Educational Foundation and the Olympic Regional Development Authority announce the 6th annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race on Saturday, September 15 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. Attendance 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 registration: AlpineReg

Questions? Email Margaret Maher margm (at ) nysef.org or call the Nordic office at (518) 523-1900