NYSEF May 2023 Newsletter

Springing Toward Summer!

It's hard to believe that summer is just around the corner, but here we are! I've enjoyed seeing our NYSEF staff and athletes take the opportunity to relax and enjoy time both away and at home with family and friends Although the snow on the mountains has melted and the school year is wrapping up, things have still been abuzz in the NYSEF community

On May 13th we hosted our second Annual Bike and Gear Swap at the Wilmington Town Beach along with BETA, SLICK, LPOC, High Peaks Cyclery, BikeADK, and the Hardy Road Kids. We had an excellent turnout and beautiful weather, and lots of folks went home with " new " gear! During the previous week, a few of us traveled to Park City, Utah to attend the 2023 U S Ski and Snowboard Annual Congress where NYSEF received Club of the Year for Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined, as well as the Paul Bacon Award for Event Organization

As we look forward to the summer months, we'll continue to roll out registration for summer dryland and on-snow camps, so stay tuned. Our office staff is hard at work planning our Summer Golf Tournament and Annual Summer Benefit - be sure to pencil us in on your calendars, you won't want to miss these fun summer events

Don't forget your sunblock!

John Norton, Executive Director

What's Next: Spring and Summer Events

NYSEF Annual Golf Open

Sunday June 11, 2023

Lake Placid Club Golf Course

Join us for our Annual Golf Tournament! Hit the links with family and friends and take in the beautiful views of the Adirondack Mountains!

Registration is LIVE online at the link below: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/New YorkSkiEducatinFoundati/GOLF23.html

NYSEF Annual Summer Benefit

Saturday August 19, 2023

Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex

Save the Date!!! We cant wait to celebrate 50 years of NYSEF with you this summer with food, drinks, live music, and more!

NYSEF Annual Summer Auction

We will once again be hosting our online Summer Silent Auction! Stay tuned for more info soon, and let us know if you have any items you'd like to auction off to support NYSEF! Contact Tiffany - tiffanyve@nysef.org

Volunteer Opportunities!

Lake Placid Marathon Aid Stations - Sunday June 11, 2023

Horse Show Grounds 8am - 2pm

Please join us to help hydrate athletes and cheer on family and friends in the community.

Ironman Lake Placid - Sunday July 23, 2023

TBD

Please join us to help hydrate athletes and cheer on family and friends in the community during the marathon portion of Ironman Lake Placid! Contact Tiffany to sign up: tiffanyve@nysef.org

NYSEF Athletes Named To USA Nordic Junior National Teams

On May 18th 2023, USA Nordic Sport (USANS) nominated 31 American athletes to its 2023-24 National and Junior National Nordic Combined and Ski Jumping Teams, including Lake Placid natives and New York Ski Educational Foundation members Kai McKinnon and Tate Frantz.

McKinnon, 15, a NYSEF Winter Term Nordic Combined athlete, was named to the 2023/24 Nordic Combined Junior National Team. Frantz, 18, is a former NYSEF athlete who now trains in Norway and was named to the 2023-24 Ski Jumping Junior National Team.

These athletes achieved the nominations based on selection criteria designated by USANS

They will have the option of being part of the 2023-24 U.S. Nordic Combined or U.S. Ski Jumping Team.

“It has been incredible following Tate’s success after working with him through his formative years as a Nordic athlete at NYSEF,” said Colin Delaney, NYSEF’s Head Ski Jumping Coach. “Watching him compete in his first World Cup start on his home hill this past winter was icing on the cake, followed up with naming to the World Championship team this past season He is right on the heels of the national team athletes, and I am excited to see what this season brings.”

The nominations were made after the conclusion of the 2022-23 competition season, and athletes will have the option of accepting nominations prior to the 2023-24 season The final teams for the season will be named this coming fall.

“It is equally exciting to see Kai’s hard work recognized after a long and successful season, ” he added.”We will be working hard to continue this trend in the year ahead ”

NYSEF’s Director of Winter Term Beatty Schlueter said the collaboration between NYSEF, Kai’s family, and Lake Placid High School created a strong foundation for Kai and set her up for success.

“This nomination to the junior team is a true reflection of the path Kai has been paving for herself for a few years now, ” said NYSEF Winter Term Director Beatty Schlueter “She has big goals and the work ethic to achieve them. We can’t wait to see what the future brings for her!”

“I am excited for the upcoming year, and we are looking forward to building off of the success from last season, ” said USA Nordic Sport CEO, Adam Provost “We have a great group of athletes on both Nordic Combined and Ski Jumping and believe that we will be very competitive this season. ”

NYSEF Receives Two Awards From US Ski & Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard named the New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) the 2023 Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined Club of the Year at its award ceremony on May 17, 2023, in Park City, Utah.

The Club of the Year award is presented to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Competition Club in each sport which has distinguished itself in providing direction to young athletes through high-level competition programs resulting in athletic success

“NYSEF is at an exciting time in our Nordic programming,” said John Norton, NYSEF’s Executive Director. “Thanks to the Olympic Regional Development Authority’s major investments in the Olympic Jumping Complex and Mt Van Hoevenberg’s Nordic facility in Lake Placid, our athletes have access to world-class venues to train on every day.”

May 2023

U S Ski & Snowboard noted that NYSEF athletes of all ages had a successful year, walking away with several podiums in ski jumping and Nordic combined. To cap off a successful season, a NYSEF Nordic combined athlete won a medal at the World University Games. Additionally, two athletes, Kai McKinnon and Tate Frantz were named to the USA Nordic Junior National Nordic Combined and Ski Jumping Teams

“Our athletes had an incredible season, and Kai and Tate’s nominations to the Junior National teams was icing on the cake,” said Head Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined Coach Colin Delaney “We’re so honored that U S Ski & Snowboard recognized the hard work and dedication of our club with this award.”

NYSEF also received the Paul Bacon Award for the second year in a row This award is presented to an individual or group for the most significant contribution to U.S. Ski & Snowboard in the field of competition organization in the past season.

The Paul Bacon Award for event organization recognized NYSEF for the wide array of events the club produced during the 2022-23 ski season, including the FISU World University Games and the NCAA Ski Championships. This is the fifth time NYSEF has received this award

“Thanks to the tireless dedication of our staff, coaches, and volunteers to make each event a success, ” Norton added.

Winter Term Check In: What Off-Season?

While most winter sports athletes spend their spring relaxing, taking a break from their sport, and vacationing at the beach, many of NYSEF's Winter Term athletes have continued to work hard toward reaching their on-snow goals.

During the second to last week in May, head men ’ s FIS coach Seppi Steigler and alpine athletes Denny S., Gavin Ebert, and Charlie Howe traveled to Colorado to participate in the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Eastern Region GS project. Seppi was named to the regional staff for the event, while the boys progressed through GS training in some amazing conditions at both Loveland and A-basin!

The following week, Winter Term's Paul Fogarty and Thomas Reynolds participated in the U16 version of the same GS Eastern Regional Project in Loveland, where conditions remained great for spring skiing! U16 teammate Luke Salibello was also on snow in Mammoth at the American Downhiller Camp! These athletes' hard work and dedication this spring will put them one step ahead of the competition this fall!

May 2023

Summer Programming With NYSEF:

Registration is LIVE for NYSEF Summer Programming! Sign up before June 1st to receive the early bird discount - visit nysef org/camps to register!

Cross Country/Biathlon (Lake Placid):

Junior Race Team Summer (U18/U16/U14): 5-8 sessions/week, designed for racing at the regional and junior national level June – August

($1,700 Early Bird/$1,900 after June 1/$50 drop-in)

Junior Biathlon Team Summer (U18/U16): Designed as a program parallel to the Junior Race Team, with a focus on biathlon shooting. June - August 2 days/week

*Junior Race Team enrollment required Rifle/ammunition provided ($850 Early Bird/$1,050 after June 1/$50 drop-in)

College Race Team Summer - XC or Biathlon (Post-graduate): 5-7 sessions/week Designed for racing at the regional, college, and national level Biathlon - 2 range sessions/week May 31 –August 31

(contact xccamps@nysef.org for more pricing/info)

Nordic Combined/Ski Jumping (Lake Placid):

Youth Jump Team Summer (U14/U12/U10): Jumping on the HS10/HS20, along with drills/technique as part of warm-up, gain skills in the fundamentals of ski jumping with a goal of moving from introduction to summer jumping to confidence in moving up to larger hill sizes safely. June 17th through Labor Day Weekend. Saturday mornings + Grasshopper Camp Weekends (6/297/2, 7/27-7/30, 8/24-8/27).

(1 session/week + 2 camps: $550/1 session/week + 3 camps: $800/ $50 drop-in)

Devo Jump Team Summer (HS50-HS80): May 13-September 4. 3-4 sessions per week. Designed for junior athletes in the development phase. Competitions include regional and national level meets. Training will take place primarily on K48 in Lake Placid and on HS70-80 hills when traveling. 5/206/10: Dryland Saturday Mornings 6/14-10/28: Jumping Wednesday morning, Friday Afternoon, Saturday morning Strength Friday mornings Dryland Saturdays 5/13 through 6/10 Jumping starting 6/14.

($1,200 Early Bird/$1,400 after June 1/$50 drop-in)

Junior Jump Team Summer (HS80-HS140): May 13-September 4 5-8 sessions per week

Designed for athletes training for the highest level of Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined, including national and international competition. Days will be spent jumping, skiing, and performing dryland in weight training/plyometric/mobility.

($1,700 Early Bird/$1,900 after June 1/$50 drop-in)

Strength & Conditioning (Whiteface/Lake Placid):

Summer Strength & Conditioning (U14): The goal of this summer ' s training is to enhance overall fitness. Athletes will begin the programming with Functional Movement Screen (FMS) tests and will be coached in the execution of U.S. Ski and Snowboard SkillsQuest Fitness Assessments.

Dates: June 19 - August 25 (10 weeks)

Days: Tuesday, Thursday

Time: 10:30am - 12pm

Location: Emphasis in a gym setting @ WF Training Center

($750 Early Bird/$900 after June 1/$50 drop in)

Summer Strength & Conditioning (U16+): The goal of this summer ' s training is to enhance overall fitness Athletes will begin the programming with Functional Movement Screen (FMS) tests and will be coached in the execution of U S Ski and Snowboard SkillsQuest Fitness Assessments

Dates: June 19 - August 25 (10 weeks)

Days: Monday - Thursday

Time: 8:30am - 11am

Location: Emphasis in a gym setting @ WF Training Center

($1,250 Early Bird/$1,450 after June 1/$50 drop-in)

Freeride (Whiteface/Lake Placid):

Summer Ramps & Tramps: Gain mileage and experience through trampoline and water ramp training, develop technical skills through directed skiing and bouncing sessions, and introduce tactical skills needed in Slopestyle, Big Air, & Moguls in age-appropriate environments. Day sessions 8am-4pm at the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex ($85 per session/$800 for 10 sessions/$1,500 for 20 sessions)

Summer Adventure (Belleayre/Gore):

Belleayre Summer Programming (U12+): Weekly program will begin on July 15th and continue every Saturday through October 14th for a total of 14 training days from approximately 9-11am In addition to continuing our traditional dryland routine of strength and endurance conditioning, we will blend in more of the tools at our disposal. We are hoping to include hiking, swimming, tennis, and mountain biking. The Belleayre beach, the mountain, Big Snow, and the Catskill Recreation Center are available to us, and we intend to be creative with our training schedule Look for a more detailed schedule in June via TeamSnap

($550 Early Bird/$750 after June 1/$60 drop-in)

Gore Summer Programming (U12+): Two-day fun-focused summer programming (9 and older) for athletes learning the fundamentals of ski conditioning. These sessions will center around strength, balance and coordination The “Open Air” programming will also provide movement based circuits to refine your skiing/riding technique into the 2022-2023 winter season NYSEF aims to provide adventure opportunities with snowsport conditioning while forging a fun and healthy lifestyle so we will incorporate mountain biking, ropes courses, hiking and swimming into the adventure programming. The main focus of this summer conditioning program is on overall fitness, agility and positive mental skills

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Dates: July 6 - August 24

Time: 9 - 11 AM

Location: Most of the activities will be in the Saratoga/Glens Falls region, with a few days in North Creek or other surrounding areas. Specific locations will be communicated via TeamSnap.

($595 Early Bird/$745 after June 1/$60 drop-in) *additional fees for ropes course/rafting.

Devo Dryland Camps with NYSEF:

NYSEF is pleased to provide summer dryland camp opportunities for our development level athletes in alpine, cross country/biathlon, and ski jumping/nordic combined Registration and pricing details will be available in mid-June - stay tuned!

Skimeister Adventure Camps (Lake Placid/Wilmington/Saranac Lake):

Camps for U10/U12/U14 age groups will include 3 days of programming scattered on three weekends throughout the summer (Friday - Sunday) Designed for DEVO athletes (XC, Biathlon, and Alpine) who are learning the fundamentals of the sport Sport-specific time will be scheduled into each morning with afternoon full-camp team activities The goal of the final camp weekend will be to have all nordic & biathlon athletes comfortably on rollerskis. Alpine athletes will focus on mobility, strength, and balance; incorporating skills drills, mountain biking, hiking, and other activities into each camp. Overnight accommodations and meals NOT provided.

Tentative dates: 7/7-7/9, 7/14-7/16, 8/25-8/27

Grasshopper Jump Camps (Lake Placid):

Grasshopper camps are for athletes ages 6-14 training on the K10/K20 hills, with some opportunity to move up to the K48 We will focus on both off hill and on hill skills and activities Athletes not enrolled in a NYSEF summer jumping program are expected to bring their own equipment, rentals available for a fee.

Dates: 6/29-7/2, 7/27-7/30, 8/24-8/27

Cost: $275/camp (Equipment Rental: $30)

Lindsey Van Ladies Jump Camp (Lake Placid):

NYSEF Ski Jumping Staff and Special Guest Olympian Lindsey Van welcome all female ski jumpers with 2+ years experience jumping K20 or larger for a three-day development camp at the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex!

Dates: July 13, 2023 - July 16, 2023

Cost: $325 (Equipment Rental: $30)

Summer Travel/Overnight Camps with NYSEF:

Mammoth On-Snow Alpine Camp (U12+):

Gain mileage and experience through free-skiing, develop technical skills through directed free-skiing and introduce tactical skills needed in SL and GS in age-appropriate environments. Off-snow activities include video analysis, group dryland including games, hikes and ski specific workouts and other activities.

Dates: June 24 - July 3, 2023

Location: Mammoth Mountain, CA - Juniper Springs Condos

Cost: $3,000 (deposit of $1,400 due ASAP) *airfare, IKON pass, travel-day meals NOT included

Norway Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined Camp (U12+):

NYSEF is arranging our second annual training trip to Norway at three different locations for approximately a two week period of ski jump training as well as a first-hand look at some of Norway’s most famous ski jumping facilities including the world renowned Oslo Holmenkollen, the largest ski flying hill in the world at Vikersund, and the Olympic Ski Jumps at Lillehammer where NYSEF World Cup athlete Tate Frantz now resides and trains

Dates: August 4-17, 2023

Cost: Preliminary estimate $2,500 - $3000 + airfare

On-Snow Alpine Camps at Big Snow (U12/U14):

Focusing on the U12-U14 age group Late-summer and fall overnight trips to Big Snow in New Jersey will provide on-snow training opportunities for development alpine athletes to refine their skills, get time in their boots, and gain and edge on the competition

Tentative Dates: July 25-26, August 22-23, September 23-24, October 21-22 (subject to change)

Cost: $350 includes coaching, lodging & lift ticket

Registration & more information coming soon!

Stay tuned to your TeamSnap emails and our social channels as more travel opportunities become available throughtout the summer and fall!

Support NYSEF at the Kelly Brush Ride!

NYSEF is once again participating in this year ’ s Kelly Brush Ride in Middlebury, VT There are over 300,000 people in the U S living with a spinal cord injury, and even those lucky enough to receive world-class care will be more likely to experience depression, unemployment, obesity, diabetes, and other health issues. This is why we ' re riding to raise money for the Kelly Brush Foundation!

The KBF strives to inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to live active and engaged lives! The foundation helps people discover adaptive sports and recreation, hosts camps to immerse people in sports and community, and most importantly, provides hundreds of grants per year to people that just want to return to the activities they love.

Please help us reach our goal of raising $1,000 for this amazing cause We'll be participating virtually in the annual Kelly Brush Ride on September 9, 2023 (you can do it on the day or anytime before October 2 to qualify). Join our team, make a donation, grab your friends, and head out on a ride for a good cause!

The KBF is aiming to raise $1.2 million this year, which will allow almost 300 people to receive their dream adaptive sports equipment, so they can get out and enjoy being active again. NYSEF also benefits from the Kelly Brush Foundation. If you ' ve ever skied the race course, the B-net lining the course was purchased with grant funding from the Kelly Brush Foundation

Donate Here: https://kbf.akaraisin.com/2023kellybrushride/nysef

Trail Building Day with BETA and SLICK

NYSEF athletes and members of Saranac Lake Innovative Cycling Kids (SLICK) Cole, Paul, Emmett, Charlie, Jackson, Leland, Sam, Liam, Owen, and Asa assisted the Bark Eater Trails Alliance (BETA) trail crew in a trail work day at Mt. Pisgah in Saranac Lake. The boys spent the day clearing debris from mountain biking and hiking trails, and repairing and regrading sections that were damaged with the winter and spring weather changes. BETA's amazing trail systems throughout our local community provide countless summer training opportunities for all of our athletes in the offseason NYSEF staff and athletes are thankful for the opportunity to contribute to trail work days!