NYSEF March 2024 Newsletter

Championship Season is Here

The sun is rising earlier, the birds are chirping, and the snow is softening beneath our boots, which can only mean one thing - Spring has sprung! It's hard to believe that Championship season is already upon us and we’ll be wrapping up our on-snow activities soon. We are excited to see the culmination of all our athletes’ hard work this season as they compete for coveted podium spots and personal bests at various championship events across the US and Eastern Canada this coming month

February was another busy month for NYSEF staff and athletes; We hosted several large events including the USCSA Championships, Cross Country Junior National Championships, The NorAm Hole Shot Tour, several alpine NorAm Super G races, and The FIS Men’s Ski Jumping World Cup. Our athletes traveled both locally and internationally to compete, highlighted by Winter Term Nordic Combined athlete Kai McKinnon, who placed second in the team relay at Junior World Championships in Slovenia

As we look forward to the offseason with excitement, we are beginning to plan our summer programming and training projects - keep an eye out for new training opportunities with NYSEF this summer coming soon!

See you out there,

John Norton, Executive Director

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What's Next: Upcoming Races, Camps, & Events

XC Skiing and Biathlon Competitions at Home

Monday-Saturday, March 11-16, 2024 - XC Junior Nationals @ MVH

Alpine & Freeride Competitions at Belleayre

Friday-Sunday, March 15-17, 2024 - Kandahar Festival

Alpine & Freeride Competitions at Gore

Friday-Monday, March 15-18, 2024 - U16 Eastern Finals

Monday, March 22-25, 2024 - U18 Eastern Finals

Alpine & Freeride Competitions at Whiteface

Saturday & Sunday, March 23-24, 2024 - Kandahar Championships sponsored by Eagle Island

Saturday March 30 2024 The Whiteface Alumni Open GS

Junior World Championships

March 2024

McKinnon Wins Silver in Team Relay

NYSEF Winter Term Nordic Combined athlete Kai McKinnon has had a season to remember this winter! After traveling to Gangwon, South Korea during the final week of January to compete at the Youth Olympic Games, Kai made her way to Planica, Slovenia where she joined the US Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Junior World Championship Team (including NYSEF alum Tate Frantz) for a week of competition against the best junior athletes in the world.

After placing 16th in the individual event, and 9th in the team event at Youth Olympic Games, Kai was looking to better her performance on the international scene. “I didn’t do that great at the Youth Olympics, so going into Junior Worlds I was hoping for a top 20,” McKinnon said She greatly exceeded her expectations during the individual HS102/5km competition, where she jumped 79.5 meters for 94.3 points, slotting herself into 15th position after jumping. During the skiing portion of the event, Kai was able to reel in 9 athletes in front of her to end up in 6th place overall “I ended up with a good jump result and everything just snapped into place and I got sixth and it was incredible.” said McKinnon.

On the following day, McKinnon teamed up with Alexa Brabec of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club/University of Utah to compete in the team sprint HS 102/2x4.5k. On the hill, McKinnon started things off with an 84.0-meter jump for 89.1 points. Brabec then put together an 89.5-meter jump for 107.4 points (196.5 total points), securing the fifth position for the sprint, starting +0:29 back of first place

On the ski loop, Brabec and McKinnon were able to move into third place after 0.7k, and then up to second place after 3k The duo then took the race lead after 4 5k, as they battled with Japan for the gold medal They were neck and neck with Japan until the final stretch after 8.2k, with McKinnon crossing the finish line at 9k just +0.7 behind Japan, securing the silver medal for the United States, and becoming the first Americans to win a Nordic Combined Junior World Championships medal!

“To be the first American to get silver with my partner was incredible,” McKinnon said. “To make history like that was such an incredible feeling.”

Upon her return home, Kai was welcomed back to the Olympic Jumping Complex with a surprise reception of friends, family, coaches, and local dignitaries Coaches Larry Stone and Colin Delaney spoke with pride about Kai’s career with NYSEF, and her accomplishments this season. “I was super excited to get home and see all my family and friends and jump on my home hills,” McKinnon said. “It’s awesome to see all these people here just watching me and supporting me and congratulating me. ”

Kai will return to competition this month at home; she plans to race in cross country Junior National Championships at Mount Van Hoevenberg from March 11-16th.

Empire State Winter Games

NYSEF Athletes Compete to Win at Empire State Winter Games

Each February, the Empire State Winter Games returns to the Adirondack Mountains for a weekend of friendly competition and fun The ESWG is the largest Olympic-style winter sporting event in the Northeast and is open to all ages and abilities This year, NYSEF athletes competed in ESWG events at Whiteface Mountain, Mount Van Hoevenberg, and Dewey Mountain, returning home with lots of hardware!

Cross Country Ski Racing kicked off on Friday, February 2nd at the Dewey Mountain Recreation Center with a 2.5k mass start event, where our Devo XC Race Team shined bright! Will S. was NYSEF’s top finisher in the boys U10 race, placing second, with teammates Lewis H. and Elias M. just behind in third and fourth In the girl's U10 division, Pippa D. reigned victorious. In the U12 race, NYSEF’s boys swept the podium, with Will P., Henry H., and Tyler E. placing first through third. Liam M. was victorious in the men ’ s U14 race, with teammate Ryan M, just off the podium in fourth Coach Chris Rose closed out the medals with a win in the Masters Men 50-54 Category

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Cross Country racing continued on Sunday with classic racing at Mount Van Hoevenberg. In the 2.1k U10 mass start, Pippa D. took the win for the girls, with Will S., Lewis H., and Elias M placing second through fourth on the boy's side In the U12 2 1k race, NYSEF boys placed first through fourth (Will P., Henry H., Tyler E., and Ryan M ) with Elizabeth H taking second in the girl's race. NYSEF’s Liam S. was the top male in the U14 race, with teammate Connor M. placing fourth. Holly E. was the sole NYSEF competitor in the U16 age group. placing fourth overall, with Coach Chris Rose once again winning his Master’s division

Biathlon Racing took place on February 3rd and 4th at Mount Van Hoevenberg, with the Sprint event on Saturday and the Super Sprint on Sunday. NYSEF’s River G. won the men ’ s U15 sprint competition, shooting 0,1, with Abi V. taking the win in the female youth division with clean shooting! On Sunday, Abi V. was once again victorious in the super sprint, going 3,2,3,0 on the range. On the boy's side, River G. dropped one place overall, landing in second for the day, going 1,2,0,2 on the range Teammate Forrest S. went 2,2,3,3 on the range, placing 3rd in the Youth Male division “Our athletes had a great weekend of racing at the Empire State Winter Games, with some great results on the range on Saturday,” said Head Biathlon Coach Maddie Phaneuf.

Ski and Snowboard Cross events took place on Sunday, February 4th on Ausable Run at Whiteface Mountain, and NYSEF’s Freeride athletes put on a show! In Skiercross #1, Nilana H., Yvetta H., Isabella L., Everly L., Sathya B., Nora R., Emery K., Blake G., Bode K,, Hunter G., and Clayton F. all stood on the podium in their respective age groups In Boardercross #1, Ivy F., Brynn H., Willow F., Christian C., Logan C., Evan B., Aleksa K., and Jackson P. each stood on the podium.

“All the athletes gained great experience and those new to cross had amazing performances as well!“ said Gore Freeride Head Coach Matt Lynn. “It was such a beautiful weekend to race and everyone had a great time! Progress was made by all participants!“

In Skiercross #2, Nilana H., Yvetta H., Everly L., Sathya B., Emery K., Nora R., Tyler R., Hunter G., and Clayton F. all stood on the podium. On the snowboard side, it was their teammates Ivy F., Brynn H., Willow F., Christian C., Jack S., Stephan C., Evan B., Jaden M., Aleksa K., and Jackson P. bringing home the hardware!

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Alpine Ski Racing began at Whiteface Mountain on Saturday, January 27th with the U12 Kombi race NYSEF athletes from Whiteface Mountain and Gore Mountain made the trip to Wilmington to compete in the 3-run race against athletes from West Mountain and the Polar Bear Ski Club. Athletes participated in a vertical challenge in the morning, and the race in the afternoon, where winners were awarded to the athlete with the best two out of three runs. On the girl's side, standout performances came from Mia M. and Rico Z. of Whiteface, and Addison M. and Emma C. of Gore. On the boy's side, Wesley S. and Jack G. of NYSEF Gore as well as Henri M. from Whiteface found themselves in the top 5. It was a fun day of racing and a great day of challenges and hard work for our young athletes!

Racing continued the following weekend on Drapers Drop with the U16 age group. Athletes competed in a Super G doubleheader on Friday, a Giant Slalom on Saturday, and a Slalom race on Sunday Northwood School‘s Anja R. took the win in both of the women ‘ s Super G races on Friday, with Winter Term teammates Isabella C. and William C.J. taking the hard charger awards in race #1. William C.J. also took home the hard charger award in race #2

In the giant slalom, Northwood School’s Anja R. was once again victorious, with teammate Hudson M. taking the win on the men ’ s side. Mikey M. and Lucas S., also of Northwood School placed second and fourth respectively In the slalom, Northwood’s Jackson M. placed second for the men, with Anja R. taking home third in the ladies' race Taylor Rose, of NYSEF at Whiteface was the hard charger, moving up 48 spots from bib 72.

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Mark Sertl Wins Alpine Master’s National Championship

Congratulations to NYSEF at Whiteface Masters Alpine athlete Mark Sertl - who is the 2024 Class 9 National Champion for Alpine Masters Men! Mark traveled to Granite Peak in Wisconsin from February 5-10th to compete in the National Championship event, which consisted of four main events - slalom, giant slalom, parallel slalom, and super G Mark won both the slalom and giant slalom events, and placed second in the super G and parallel slalom, just edging out Jesse Scroggins of the Pacific Northwest for the overall Men’s Class 9 title With his performance at the event, Mark was named to the US National Master’s Alpine Team! Catch Mark in action at Gore Mountain from March 8-10, where he will compete in the Eastern Region Masters Championships. Way to go Mark!

Junior Nationals Sweep

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NYSEF Athletes Sweep Podiums at Junior Nationals

From the Adirondack Daily Enterprise (March 13, 2024)

Local New York Ski Educational Foundation ski jumpers and Nordic combined athletes rose to the top of the eastern team at the Junior National Championships in Anchorage, Alaska from Feb. 27 to March 1.

Each year, at the end of the competition season, some of the best junior ski jumpers and Nordic combined athletes in the U S come together for the Junior National Championships

The location for this event rotates between the regions of the Nordic skiing world in the U.S., bringing the best skiers from the Rocky Mountain, Intermountain, Central, Eastern and Alaskan divisions to compete for the title of the best in the country

This year the east’s best skiers, most of whom spring from the Lake Placid NYSEF program, achieved a first by sweeping the podium in both boys ski jumping individual events U-20 and U-16 age groups and the team jumping event

Wilmington native Henry Loher, 15, was the winner of the U-16 event and the overall winner. Loher was followed by NYSEF skiers Max Fey of Lake Placid and Eli Larkin of Plattsburgh in the U-16 event

Loher had the longest jump of the day, with a 67 meter jump on the K-65 meter hill which was shortened to only one round due to heavy, unpredictable winds.

The U-20 event was won by Schuyler Clapp, of NYSEF’s Winter Term Program Mitchell Penning, a Northwood School athlete from Toronto, Ontario placed second followed by Jack Kroll also of Northwood School, in third.

On the Nordic Combined side, Max Fey won the Men’s Individual U16 title, and Northwood School’s Jack Kroll placed second in the Men’s Individual U20 competition.

In the team jumping event, the following day, the east’s boys triumphed with the team of Loher Fey Larkin and Clapp The second east team of Penning Larkin Duncan Van Dorn of

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There was also a team Nordic combined event, which saw the number one east team take the gold medal in the U-16 division with local NYSEF skiers Fey and Van Dorn winning. In the older U-20 age group, Kroll and Clapp won the gold medal.

NYSEF Coaches Colin Delaney and Larry Stone provided the management and coaching of the eastern jumping and Nordic combined team During the team’s time away, NYSEF coach Jay Rand stayed on the home front, continuing training for the weekly development program of local future stars at NYSEF’s home facility.

M E E T I N

G Our Heroes

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Whiteface Athletes Meet & Greet with US Ski Team

The month of February saw the return of NorAm competitions to our home venues; Gore Mountain hosted the Freeride Holeshot Tour for ski and snowboard cross, Whiteface Mountain hosted two men ’ s and women ’ s Super G races, and the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex saw the return of Freestyle Aerials after a five-year hiatus. Many of our older NYSEF athletes were afforded the opportunity of competing and forerunning in the alpine and cross events, while our younger athletes had the incredible opportunity to both spectate at an elite-level event and rub elbows with some members of the Stifel US Ski Team in the days before and after the events.

On Saturday, February 24th, members of the Men’s Stifel US Alpine Ski Team stopped by the NYSEF Building during lunchtime for a meet and greet with our U10 and U12 alpine and freeride athletes. The men answered questions about their training and racing schedules, as well as their journey to make the US Ski Team, before signing autographs and taking photos with our athletes

On Sunday the 25th, Megan Smallhouse, and Karenna Elliott, members of the Stifel US Women’s Freestyle Aerials World Cup Team, met up with our Skimiester and U10 Intro to Competitive Skiing athletes at Whiteface for a morning of skiing and mingling. Our athletes began the day skiing with Karenna and Megan off of the Warhorse chair, where they challenged one another to races on the cross course, and showed off their moves in the terrain park During lunch, the aerials athletes answered questions about their sport and how they train, showed off videos from their recent World Cup competition in LacBeauport (where Karenna won gold!), and signed autographs. After lunch, Megan and Karenna cheered on our athletes during their Mini World Cup Competition and then ended the day with some freeskiing on the Wilmington Trail “I had so much fun skiing with Megan and Karenna, and I even beat them in the skiercross!” said Skimeister athlete Maya S.

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NYSEF Featured at FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Opening Ceremony

The FIS Men’s Ski Jumping World Cup made its return to the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex from February 9-11, 2024 bringing some of the world’s best ski jumpers and fans to town for a fun-filled weekend of competition! This year NYSEF alum Tate Frantz was absent from the US men ’ s roster, as he was in Planica, Slovenia competing in the Junior World Championships, but that didn't stop NYSEF athletes and their families from showing up in droves to spectate!

On the first night of the competition, NYSEF athletes were invited to assist with the Opening Ceremonies as flagbearers representing athletes from each of the competing nations. NYSEF’s alpine athletes staged at the end of the inrun for the HS128, where they hoisted their respective flags before skiing down the landing hill, and meeting members of NYSEF’s cross country and ski jumping teams to hand the flags. Athletes vigorously waved the flag of each nation as the competing teams were introduced to the crowd for photos. “I’ve always wanted to ski down the landing hill of the jumps - it was so much fun to finally get to do it and to be a part of such a big, fun event!” said Sunnie G., of NYSEF’s Winter Term.

News from Northwood School

The Northwood Ski Team is experiencing academic and athletic success as we approach the championship season. The U16 team had a successful New York State Championships, where the entire team qualified for either the Eastern Championships or Finals, after competing in various races across New York and Vermont we are ready to showcase our skills. The New York State State Championships were highlighted by Anja Robertson '26 and Marcos Alvarez '26, both overall champions from the weekend

Within our FIS program, both the men ' s and women ' s teams have shown significant progress. Charles Leduc '25 and Cara Dempsey '25 qualified for U18 Nationals, and studentathletes Lea Lambert '24 and Elisabeth Creighton '24 have led our team with top-15 Nor Am results and 30-point FIS results.

The Freestyle program has seen notable achievements, with Clay Fuller and Josef Spear standing out at the Empire State Games Similarly, the Nordic teams across the cross country and ski jumping are making strides, led by student-athletes Abby Van Dorn and Daven Linck, who won at the Empire State Games, and Mitchell Penning and Jack Kroll; both achieved podium finishes at Junior Nationals

Our partnership with NYSEF ensures we can commit to balancing academic rigor and athletic excellence.

Northwood School is a coeducational, independent boarding school in Lake Placid, New York offering a trimester-based college preparatory curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12, plus a post-graduate year Through Northwood School and NYSEF’s long-standing partnership, we share experienced coaching staff and work together on dryland programs and on-snow training camps NYSEF also provides the Northwood Ski Team with lodge facilities and training opportunities at the venues in partnership with the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA).

Learn more at northwoodschool.org and on Instagram @northwoodnysef

Tommy Biesemeyer, Olympian, Director of Skiing Northwood School

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February Results

U10 Alpine

White Stag Race @ Mount Pisgah

Girls Age 6-7: 1. Emily M.

Girls Age 8-9: 3 Nora H

Boys Age 6-7: 1. Frank P.

Boys Age 8-9: 1 Tyler W

2 Reuk N 3 Otto E

U10 Whiteface Mini World Cup (2/25)

Top 10 Girls:

Kaylee G. 1.

Nilana H 2

Emily M 3

Penelope L. 4. Adalina W. 5. Neve L 6

Lily G. 7.

Willow H. 8.

Tess M. 9. Celia C 10

Top 10 Boys:

Hunter T. 1. Tyler W 2

Lucas M 3

William H. 4. Elliot S. 5.

Reuk N 6

Frank P. 7. Brian C. 8.

Carraig P. 9. Thad R 10

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U12 Alpine

White Stag Race @ Mount Pisgah

Boys Age 10-11: 1.Mac M.

RVW Kombi @ Windham

NYSEF athletes from Belleayre brought the best energy and had the most wonderful day together despite the challenging conditions! Our athletes continue to put on a show of just how hard they have been working on their fundamentals, fast skiing, and developing their skills; with their beautiful display of goodquality skiing at the RVW Kombi!

We had three NYSEF athletes land in the top 10 including Alegra AW , Gemma F , and Jackson D Biggest Smiles Of The Day to Jackson K Who had arguably the most fun out of everyone on the mountain! Launch of the day to Nolan P. with an EPIC launch & a beautiful recovery just gates from the finish Grittiest of the day to Kemal G. who battled some TOUGH conditions as the last athlete on course for the 2nd run, after the entire field had already battled their way through! Thank you to the parents!!!

Mountain Council GS @ West Mountain

NYSEF’s U12 alpine athletes from Gore and Whiteface competed in the Mountain Council GS hosted by West Mountain Racing The race consisted of a 3-run GS race Results are based on place points Congratulations to all competitors!

Ladies:

3. Addison M (GO)

4. Mia M (WF)

8 Emma C (GO)

Men:

2 Jack G (GO)

4 Henri M (WF)

6. Kristopher S (GO)

8. Quinn D (GO)

9 Wesley S (GO)

Mountain Kombi @ Whiteface

The morning session began with athletes breaking into mixed mountain groups led by coach leaders NYSEF athletes from Gore and Whiteface grouped together with athletes from other teams from around New York for a vertical challenge. The top group, led by NYSEF Gore Coach Claire, skied the most vertical 13,000+ from 8:3011:00 In the afternoon, we raced the Kombi on terrain The ruts were challenging but excellent for development! Congratulations to all competitors!

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U14 Alpine

Mud, Sweat, N’ Gears Cup Super G @ Whiteface Mountain

Ladies:

1. Clare D.

2. Poppy H.

3 Zoe K

4. Cece N.

5. Evelyn P.

9. Georgia S..

Men:

1. Leland C.

2. Charlie E

3 Dash H

6. Jace B..

Mens SL:

2. Luke W.

5. Leland C.

6. Dash H.

8, Jace B,

9. Elon R.

Men’s GS:

1. Charlie E.

10. Dash H.

Ladies GS:

Ladies SL:

1. Poppy H.

4 Catalina F

5. Evelyn P.

7. Chloe B.

1. Clare D.

2. Poppy H.

5 Cece N

6. Zoe K.

7. Chloe B.

10. Amelia K.

McCauley Mountain Slalom and Giant Slalom

U16 Alpine

Sports Page Cup Super G @ Gore Mountain

Ladies Super G #1: 2. Lola C.

Men’s Super G #1: 1. Mikey M., Hard Charger - Emmett F.

Ladies Super G #2: 2 Bella C 3 Ollie B (+Hard Charger)

Men’s Super G #2: 1. Mikey M. 3. Will C.

NPS Slalom @ Stowe Mountain

Ladies Slalom: 17. Anja R.

Men’s Slalom: 8. Lucas S.

Ladies;

Men:

1 Hudson M

Silversmith Slalom Race at Snow Ridge

Ladies Slalom

2. Anja R.

3 Bella C

Men’s Slalom:

1. Hudson M.

2. Mikey M.

Men:

3 Mikey M

Sports Page Cup SL @ Gore Mountain

1. Anja R.

2. Mikey M.

3. Paul F.

NYSSRA U16+ GS @ Whiteface Mountain

Ladies; 1. Ollie B.

2. Anja R.

1. Paul F.

2. Hudson M.

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U18 Alpine

Sports Page Cup SL @ Gore Mountain (U18 Division)

Ladies: 1. Samantha L.

Men: 3. Noah S

FIS Men

RPS Men’s GS at Whiteface Mountain

1. Charlie H.

3. Edouard B.

Winter4Kids Slalom Series

8. Edouard B.

Congratulations to Winter Term’s Charlie H. and Northwood School’s Charles L., who qualified for this year's 2024 U18 National Championship in Jackson, WY!

FIS Women

NJR U18 National Qualifier GS @ Mount Sunapee

Ladies GS #1: 3 Lea L

Ladies GS #2: 2. Lea L. 3. Cara D.

Stifel Success NorAm Cup Super G @ Whiteface Mountain

Ladies SG #1: Lea L - 2nd place U18, 12th place overall

Ladies SG #2: Lea L - 3rd place U18

Winter4Kids Slalom Series

Ladies SL #1: 1, Julianne B , 3 Arielle H (2nd place U18)

Ladies SL #2: 5. Cara D. (3rd place U18)

Congratulations to Northwood School’s Cara D., who qualified for this years 2024 U18 National Championship in Jackson, WY!

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Cross Country

ADK Tour de Ski @ Scotts Cobble Nordic Center

2.5k Skate Girls U10: 1. Pippa D.

2.5k Skate Boys U10: 1. Elias M. 2. Will S.

2.5 k Skate Boys U12: 1 Will P 2 Tyler E 3 Ryan M

ADK Tour de Ski @ Cascade Ski Center

3k Classic Girls U10: 1. Pippa D.

3k Classic Boys U10: 1 Lewis H 2 Elias M

3k Classic Girls U12: 1. Elizabeth H.

6k Classic Boys U12: 1. Will P. 2. Henry H. 3. Tyler E.

6k Classic Boys U14: 1 Shane C

Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined

Salisbury Winter Sports Assoc. Jumpfest - US Cup

Men U16/K65: 1 Will C

US Cup Men (K65): 1 Jack K 2 Henry L 3 Max F 4 Schuyler C 5 Mitchell P

US Cup - Harris Hill

Women U20 (K90): 1 Kai M

Men U20 (K90): 1 Henry L 3 Jack K 4 Max F 5 Schuyler C

Freeride

USASA

Catskill Mountain Series Cross @ Belleayre

Freeski Grommet: Gold - Samantha R (x2), Tai R , Silver - Sofie J ,, Bronze - Alexa K , Finn K

Freeski Ruggie: Gold - Sienna K. (x2), Pearl D. (x2), Silver - Maddie Y., Thomas G. (x2), Dash P.

Freeski Youth: Gold - Mira M.(x3), Silver - Mira M.

Snowboard Youth: Silver - Stephan C. (x4)

Freeski Junior: Gold - Nico F (x2)

Freeski Menehune: Silver - Marcus A. (x2), Bronze - Marcus A. (x2)

Freeski Breaker: Silver - Katrin B., Mihir M., Bornze - Mihir M.

USASA

ADK Slopestyle @ Gore

Slopestyle #1: Gold - Jude M , Tessa M , Nilana H , Yvetta H , Nora R , Silver - Grace R , Clay F , Bronze - Max H

Slopestyle #2: Gold - Tessa M,, Nilana H., Yvetta H., Silver - Clay F., Bronze - Jude M.

USASA ADK Railjam @ Royal

Railjam #1: Gold - Tessa M., Bronze - Clay F.

Railjam #2: Gold - Tessa M., Bronze - Clay F.

USASA ADK Cross @ Gore

Cross #1: Gold - Nora S., Henry S., Hunter G., Blake G., Silver - Brynn H., Sawyer D., Saytha B., Clay F., Bronze - Jack S.

Cross #2: Gold - Grace G , Sawyer D , Sean R , Silver - Nora S , Grace M , Brynn H , Von M , Jack S., Evan B., Bronze - Henry S., George C.

Gore Mountain FIS Cross & Holeshot Tour

“The NorAms (Holeshot) and FIS races are the next level in the competition pipeline for BX/SX athletes. They are above USASA National and require that snowboarders be at a minimum of 15 and skiers be at a minimum of 16 Many young members of the US and Canadian teams both compete in these events Gould, CVA, and a team from Steamboat have strong showings at these events. The course was very different condition-wise each day. Hunter and Sean benefitted from the soft snow on Friday as their freeski training kicked in to maintain speed and composure on the not-so-firm race surface ” - Coach Matt

Congratulations to:

Hunter G: placed 10th in NorAm 1, 12th in NorAm 2, & 1st during the FIS event.

Sean R: placed 8th during the FIS event

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Belleayre Mountain Lodging Partnership for NYSEF Families

NYSEF and the Catskill Seasons Inn are partnering to bring to families fun and reasonably priced accommodations within 10 minutes of Belleayre Mountain

NYSEF families will receive 10% off our published rates with extra amenities, and flexible check-in and check-out times.

The Catskill Seasons Inn features a pub with a family-friendly menu, a game room for skiers and their families to relax after a successful day on the slopes, and space for tuning skis. Rooms have been recently updated and many of them have kitchenettes, NYSEF families can check in as early as noon and check out as late as 7 p m

Rooms are on a first-come, first-served basis so if you want to secure yours for the season now, visit: www catskillseasonsinn com/NYSEF/

Use the code “NYSEF2024” at checkout to receive your discount.

Thank You!

Thank you to our sponsors: Merrill L. Thomas, Long Run Wealth, Lake Placid Family Dental, Black Rock Foundation, Sports Insurance and the Donald C. McGraw Foundation.