Uihlein-Ironman Sports Fund of Lake Placid

Adirondack Community Trust

Much appreciation goes out to the Uihlein-Ironman Sports Fund and the Adirondack Community Trust (ACT) for their continued support of our local athletes and the NYSEF Nordic program!

Annie, Anna, Glenice, Nina and Maile with coach Marge at the grant ceremony at Heaven Hill Farm

UISF grant will support the development of a biathlon program in the Tri-Lakes area and the Adirondack Paintball Biathlon Series in the upcoming winter!

Fasterskier posts Climb to the Castle video!

Check out the Men's and Women's race, 2011 edition:
http://fasterskier.com/2011/09/climb-to-the-castle-race-video/

Climb to the Castle slideshow and photos for purchase

Climb to the Castle photos were taken by event photgrapher Pat Hendrick. Photos are available for purchase at:
Pat Hendrick photography
Slideshow of the 2011 Climb to the Castle

A portion of the proceeds supports the NYSEF Nordic programs!

Climb to the Castle Photo Gallery

Check out the C2C photos on Fasterskier:
http://fasterskier.com/2011/09/climb-to-the-castle-photo-gallery/

2011 Climb to the Castle Results!

Results are posted here on Fasterskier:
Overall Women's Results
Overall Men's Results

Fasterskier Women's Race Coverage
Fasterskier Men's Race Coverage
SkiTrax Race Coverage

Photos and Video at National Nordic Foundation

It was a beautiful day in Wilmington, NY for the 5th annual NYSEF Climb to the Castle Rollerski race! Sunny and blue bird skies. Fast racing meant the athletes are getting geared up for winter!

clouds covering Lake Placid during the early morning course inspection

Women's start

Men's start

Liz Stephen (USST) nearing the finish line for her second C2C victory!

 Ida Sargent (USST) 2nd place

 Kris Freeman (USST) Men's champion

 UNH/NYSEF athlete Elizabeth Izzo

Thanks to Mt. Borah for sponsoring the awards ceremony and providing the overall and age group winners with a lime green Marathon C2C shirt! Check them out at: http://mtborah.com/

Athlete water bottles provided by High Peaks Cyclery: http://highpeakscyclery.com/

Many thanks to the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and the volunteers for their help and support!

C2C preview posted on FasterSkier

Check out the Climb to the Castle preview article on Fasterskier!







Climb to the Castle Preview!

10 day countdown to the 5th annual NYSEF Climb to Castle Rollerski Race...Team NYSEF capped off summer training with a course preview up the Whiteface Toll Road

The Castle is in sight -- keep striding and climbing!

Nina, Maeve, Maile and Coach Marge nearing the summit

Awesome view of Lake Placid as you approach the top of Whiteface

Course view looking down from the summit...see you on September 17th!

The US Ski Team and US Biathlon National Team are racing, so get yourself registered for the most exciting rollerski race of the season! Click here to see the athlete roster.

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 15 at 9 AM.

NYSEF Nordic Parents Meeting and Sign-up!

SAVE THE DATE: NYSEF Nordic Parents Meeting and Sign-up

Tuesday, September 13, 5 - 6:30 pm at the Olympic Ski Jumps base lodge

This will include our annual fall meeting where you can meet the coaches & other athletes, ask questions and get organized for the ski season. Athletes will be able to sign-up for NYSEF on the spot (at the early 9/15 pricing). Payment can be made by credit card or check. To speed up the registration process, 2011/12 NYSEF enrollment forms can be filled out ahead of time. All athletes must include a copy of their health insurance card. Download forms here (right click and open in new window/tab) : http://nysef.org/admin.html

Program information available at: Nordic program descriptions

We encourage all families to attend – whether you are an "old pro" with NYSEF or a new family to NYSEF. Please feel free to pass the word along to families who are looking to get involved in the great world of all things Nordic!

Please email Margaret at margm (at) nysef.org if you have questions.

NYSEF Climb to the Castle race details and registration

Link to race details: 2011 Climb to the Castle

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 15 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.

National J2 Talent ID Camp in Sun Valley

NYSEF athlete Maile Sapp is out west at the US Ski Team National J2 Talent ID camp in beautiful Sun Valley, ID!

Check out National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation for updates and the Facebook competition: http://nccsef.org/news/?p=2133

US Ski Team Women's Video Challenge!

Check it out: NYSEF girls 2011 edition!

NYSEF Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race

WILMINGTON, NY -- The New York Ski Educational Foundation and the Olympic Regional Development Authority announce the 5th annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race on Saturday, September 17 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 National Elite Group and many top senior and junior racers from around the country.

Race details and link to registration will be posted soon.

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