NYSEF Season Opener kicks off the race season! (updated 12/10/14)

DATE: Sunday, December 14, 2014

RACE LOCATION: Mt. Van Hoevenberg

START TIME: 10:30 AM mass start by race distance/gender

DISTANCE:
Ladies 5 km Course
5km (1 lap) U16 boys/girls
10 km (2 laps) U18/U20/U23/Senior/Master men/women

TECHNIQUE: freestyle

BIB PICK-UP: 8:30-9:30 AM

AWARDS: following the race

LINK TO RACE REGISTRATION: AlpineReg
Online registration closes Friday, December 12 at 6 PM

Sign-up to volunteer here

QUESTIONS? email Margaret at margm (at) nysef.org

Think snow!

NYSEF XC Winter High School Camp

NYSEF XC Winter High School Camp

December 26-30, 2014

Lake Placid, NY

Get ready for the race season!

NYSEF is excited to host the 2nd annual XC Winter High School Camp. The goal is to bring skiers and coaches together for quality training before the race season really takes off. Get ready for the race season!

Camp details and registration here:

http://www.nysef.org/xc-winter-high-school-camp/

Questions?

email Margaret at margm (at) nysef.org

Climb to the Castle Results 2014

Women's Results
Men's Results

 Thanks to Mt. Borah for sponsoring the awards ceremony and providing the overall and age group winners with the 2014 C2C limited edition shirt! Check them out at: http://mtborah.com/

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

NYSEF C2C Friday update

WHITEFACE TOLL ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

New pavement was being put down this afternoon on the final mile climb to the Whiteface Mountain summit. We are hopeful that it will harden overnight and be ready to go in the morning. We anticipate being able to finish at the castle. The back-up plan is to finish at the “Lake Placid Turn” at mile 4. Start and warm-up area are at the Whiteface Toll Booth. Please read race details here

Please note: We ask athletes to organize themselves for carpooling back down the mountain after the race. We will have 1-2 NYSEF vehicles available for transportation as well. Be sure to pack a set of dry/warm clothes as the weather at the Whiteface summit can be completely different from the start area. Clothing bags can go up in the NYSEF van if needed. Please follow warm-up area instructions (volunteers wearing orange vests) – this is for your safety. Please use the porta potties at the Whiteface Toll House.

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

NYSEF Climb to the Castle update

The countdown to the NYSEF Climb to the Castle has started! click here for race details

WHITEFACE TOLL ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

Road construction is being done this week on the final mile climb to the Whiteface Mountain summit. While the goal is to finish at the castle, the finish line may have to be moved down the mountain. The back-up plan is to finish at the “Lake Placid Turn” at mile 4. Start and warm-up area would stay at the Whiteface Toll Booth. More details available Friday afternoon after we do another check with road construction.  

Please note: We ask athletes to organize themselves for carpooling back down the mountain after the race. We will have 1-2 NYSEF vehicles available for transportation as well. Be sure to pack a set of dry/warm clothes as the weather at the Whiteface summit can be completely different from the start area. Clothing bags can go up in the NYSEF van if needed.

US Ski Team and US Biathlon National Team are racing...add your name to the list:

click here to register and see the athlete roster

Online registration closes Thursday, September 4 at 12 noon

Day-of-race registration is from 6:30 – 7:00 AM at the Whiteface Toll Booth

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

  

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

NYSEF Nordic Summer Programs

Link to Junior Race Team program details:
Nordic Summer 2014

XC Mini-Camps: $150 per camp
July 9-11, July 30-August 1, August 20-22
Includes 5 sessions (2 full days, 1 half day). There will be a break in the middle of the full days, allowing time for video review, stretching and lunch.

Email Margaret at margm (at) nysef.org with questions

March Ski Adventures

Final practice...game day

 Ski to Avalanche Lake with Coach Sophie, Coach Marge, Gabby, Royal, Coach Dave, Maile, Everett, Lucy and Nina

Marcy Dam

Coach Marge and Maisie at the Olympic Athlete Parade in Lake Placid

 

Evan with Olympians and NYSEF alumni Tim and Lowell

Ellie and Maisie with Olympic cupcakes after skiing

 Lake Placid Ski Club Awards 2014