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!