Whitefish Resort Race Team skiers, Madeline Williams and Nick Becker competed in 3 days of Downhill racing and training at the Big Sky Ski Area March 26-28. A day of training was followed by two days of racing. Speeds over 70 mph were posted on the Big Horn course which drops nearly 1500 feet and runs well over a mile in length.
Williams, racing in the 15-16 year-old age category placed third in both races. Becker competed in the 13-14 year-old category and posted seventh and eighth respectively.
Whitefish coach, Roy Loman said: “Madeline was awesome; she left the starting gate aggressively each run and was looking for more speed where-ever she could find it… and Becker really proved his affinity for speed in his first downhill appearance. He is in the first year of his age group and he showed that he will be right there in front of the group in his next outing.”
Throughout the season, these skiers and many others were assisted in their competitive efforts with generous support of the North Valley Hospital’s Base Lodge Clinic.
The 2012 Team
2012 Whitefish Mountain Race Team
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Whitefish Elite Skiers Excell
2010 Whitefish Mountain Race Team Academy and Race Team members excell!
With the recent excitement created by the U.S. Olympic Ski Team’s success in the Vancouver Olympics, we now turn our attention to our own Whitefish Mountain Resort Race Team. They too, are fun and exciting to watch and support. Among the 51 member team, are the 13 and 14 year old J3 kids. Meet Annie, Erin, Scott, Nick, Jacob, Luke and Nevada. No, they’re not Olympic level yet but boy can they ever go fast on a pair of skis.
They are all part of the Race Team Academy, a 4 day a week program for intensive ski race training and competition. It includes early dismissal from school on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, so they have to be good students to participate. In fact, one parent recently remarked, “I don’t think there is a B among them.” Head Coach Roy Loman says they are a pretty special bunch and that “they are all driven to perform but have healthy outlooks at the same time”. They are very supportive of one another.
They are great friends, on and off the mountain. Roy believes skiing is helping to shape who they are. The first day of my 7 year old’s experience on the team, one of the J3 kids openly(and without prompting) walked up to him, greeted him by name and helped him to feel comfortable. I didn’t know 13 year old boys did that sort of thing. Another time I was riding up the chair with a different one of these kids and he unselfishly told me about how good one of his teammates is. And it was genuine.
Perhaps this young Whitefish Mountain Race Team embodies one of our recent alpine Olympic stars’ words: “ It's cool to have a gold medal and to have a full set of medals from here. It's good for my team and it's going to make a cool collection. But besides
that, they are just medals. Those performances that we put down as a team
Sunday -- that's what is really going to carry on. That's what was special
to be a part of." -Bode Miller.
The Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation which helps to underwrite ski racing and freestyle on Big Mountain, is a non-profit entity and donations are accepted to make it easier for our athletes to compete at the highest level possible, and to achieve their goals. Corporate sponsors this year include North Valley Hospital Base Lodge Clinic, Hammer Nutrition, Joseph Eve Certified Public Accountants, and Karl Tyler Chevrolet. Please contact Bill Kahle (270-9467) or Richard Kramer (250-9786) if you would like to donate or become a sponsor.
Our J3 thru J1 athletes (13-18 year olds) compete in the Northern Division of USSA where competitors include college level racers up to age 25. Top 20 finishes this year include the following:
January 8th Whitefish Mountain Giant Slalom Ladies: Annie Jobe 3rd, Erin Tabish 15th, Michela Millette 17th, Madeline Williams 18th. Men: Wes Beougher 8th, Aaron Oberlitner 13th.
January 10th Whitefish Mountain Giant Slalom Ladies: Annie Jobe 7th, Michela Millette 11th, Erin Tabish 13th, Maddie Williams 14th. Men: Scott Kahle 17th, Nevada Kramer 18th.
January 23rd Red Lodge Mountain Slalom Ladies: Madeline Williams 13th, Michela Millette 14th. Men: Nevada Kramer 19th.
January 24th Red Mountain Lodge Slalom Ladies: Michela Millette 17th, Madeline Williams 19th.
February 13th Snowbowl Slalom Ladies: Erin Tabish 5th, Annie Jobe 8th. Men: Wes Beougher 5th.
February 14th Snowbowl Slalom Ladies: Erin Tabish 3rd, Madeline Williams 14th, Michela Millette 16th.
February 15th Snowbowl Slalom Ladies: Annie Jobe 3rd, Madeline Williams 14th. Men: Aaron Oberlitner 15th.
February 20th Big Sky Resort Super G Race 1 Ladies: Annie Jobe 2nd, Michela Millette 5th, Madeline Williams 13th, Erin Tabish 14th. Men: Nevada Kramer 15th, Nick Becker 17th, Scott Kahle 19th.
February 20th Big Sky Resort Super G Race 2 Ladies: Annie Jobe 6th, Michela Millette 7th, Madeline Williams 9th, Erin Tabish 13th. Men: Aaron Oberlitner 14th.
February 21st Big Sky Resort Super G Ladies: Annie Jobe 4th, Michela Millette 5th, Madeline Williams 6th, Erin Tabish 15th. Men: Aaron Oberlitner 13th.
February 27th Bridger Bowl Giant Slalom Ladies: Annie Jobe 3rd, Michela Millette 9th, Madeline Williams 16th. Men: Wes Beougher 9th, Aaron Oberlitner 19th.
February 28th Bridger Bowl Slalom Ladies: Erin Tabish 7th, Michela Millette 14th. Men: Nick Becker 16th, Nevada Kramer 19th.
In addition, Annie Jobe and Erin Tabish competed in the invitation-only, prestigious Topolino shootout in Park City, Utah on January 23rd-24th, where they gained valuable experience against top competitors from the U.S.
Our J1 and J2 athletes (ages 15-18) Michela Millette, Madeline Williams, Aaron Oberlitner, and Wes Beogher are all excelling on and off the race course this year. Michela Millette qualified for the Western Region Championships this year, held at Schweitzer Mountain March 6-9th. Maddie Williams was chosen as an alternate.
Three members of the Whitefish team have qualified for the upcoming J3 Junior Olympics to be held at Mount Bachelor near Bend, Oregon. Wish the best of luck to Annie Jobe, Erin Tabish, and Nevada Kramer.
With the recent excitement created by the U.S. Olympic Ski Team’s success in the Vancouver Olympics, we now turn our attention to our own Whitefish Mountain Resort Race Team. They too, are fun and exciting to watch and support. Among the 51 member team, are the 13 and 14 year old J3 kids. Meet Annie, Erin, Scott, Nick, Jacob, Luke and Nevada. No, they’re not Olympic level yet but boy can they ever go fast on a pair of skis.
They are all part of the Race Team Academy, a 4 day a week program for intensive ski race training and competition. It includes early dismissal from school on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, so they have to be good students to participate. In fact, one parent recently remarked, “I don’t think there is a B among them.” Head Coach Roy Loman says they are a pretty special bunch and that “they are all driven to perform but have healthy outlooks at the same time”. They are very supportive of one another.
They are great friends, on and off the mountain. Roy believes skiing is helping to shape who they are. The first day of my 7 year old’s experience on the team, one of the J3 kids openly(and without prompting) walked up to him, greeted him by name and helped him to feel comfortable. I didn’t know 13 year old boys did that sort of thing. Another time I was riding up the chair with a different one of these kids and he unselfishly told me about how good one of his teammates is. And it was genuine.
Perhaps this young Whitefish Mountain Race Team embodies one of our recent alpine Olympic stars’ words: “ It's cool to have a gold medal and to have a full set of medals from here. It's good for my team and it's going to make a cool collection. But besides
that, they are just medals. Those performances that we put down as a team
Sunday -- that's what is really going to carry on. That's what was special
to be a part of." -Bode Miller.
The Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation which helps to underwrite ski racing and freestyle on Big Mountain, is a non-profit entity and donations are accepted to make it easier for our athletes to compete at the highest level possible, and to achieve their goals. Corporate sponsors this year include North Valley Hospital Base Lodge Clinic, Hammer Nutrition, Joseph Eve Certified Public Accountants, and Karl Tyler Chevrolet. Please contact Bill Kahle (270-9467) or Richard Kramer (250-9786) if you would like to donate or become a sponsor.
Our J3 thru J1 athletes (13-18 year olds) compete in the Northern Division of USSA where competitors include college level racers up to age 25. Top 20 finishes this year include the following:
January 8th Whitefish Mountain Giant Slalom Ladies: Annie Jobe 3rd, Erin Tabish 15th, Michela Millette 17th, Madeline Williams 18th. Men: Wes Beougher 8th, Aaron Oberlitner 13th.
January 10th Whitefish Mountain Giant Slalom Ladies: Annie Jobe 7th, Michela Millette 11th, Erin Tabish 13th, Maddie Williams 14th. Men: Scott Kahle 17th, Nevada Kramer 18th.
January 23rd Red Lodge Mountain Slalom Ladies: Madeline Williams 13th, Michela Millette 14th. Men: Nevada Kramer 19th.
January 24th Red Mountain Lodge Slalom Ladies: Michela Millette 17th, Madeline Williams 19th.
February 13th Snowbowl Slalom Ladies: Erin Tabish 5th, Annie Jobe 8th. Men: Wes Beougher 5th.
February 14th Snowbowl Slalom Ladies: Erin Tabish 3rd, Madeline Williams 14th, Michela Millette 16th.
February 15th Snowbowl Slalom Ladies: Annie Jobe 3rd, Madeline Williams 14th. Men: Aaron Oberlitner 15th.
February 20th Big Sky Resort Super G Race 1 Ladies: Annie Jobe 2nd, Michela Millette 5th, Madeline Williams 13th, Erin Tabish 14th. Men: Nevada Kramer 15th, Nick Becker 17th, Scott Kahle 19th.
February 20th Big Sky Resort Super G Race 2 Ladies: Annie Jobe 6th, Michela Millette 7th, Madeline Williams 9th, Erin Tabish 13th. Men: Aaron Oberlitner 14th.
February 21st Big Sky Resort Super G Ladies: Annie Jobe 4th, Michela Millette 5th, Madeline Williams 6th, Erin Tabish 15th. Men: Aaron Oberlitner 13th.
February 27th Bridger Bowl Giant Slalom Ladies: Annie Jobe 3rd, Michela Millette 9th, Madeline Williams 16th. Men: Wes Beougher 9th, Aaron Oberlitner 19th.
February 28th Bridger Bowl Slalom Ladies: Erin Tabish 7th, Michela Millette 14th. Men: Nick Becker 16th, Nevada Kramer 19th.
In addition, Annie Jobe and Erin Tabish competed in the invitation-only, prestigious Topolino shootout in Park City, Utah on January 23rd-24th, where they gained valuable experience against top competitors from the U.S.
Our J1 and J2 athletes (ages 15-18) Michela Millette, Madeline Williams, Aaron Oberlitner, and Wes Beogher are all excelling on and off the race course this year. Michela Millette qualified for the Western Region Championships this year, held at Schweitzer Mountain March 6-9th. Maddie Williams was chosen as an alternate.
Three members of the Whitefish team have qualified for the upcoming J3 Junior Olympics to be held at Mount Bachelor near Bend, Oregon. Wish the best of luck to Annie Jobe, Erin Tabish, and Nevada Kramer.
Our new Junior Race Team is a Smashing Success...
Youth Ski Racers Find Success
With a strong contingent of young ski racers, the Whitefish Mountain Race Team has had success on and off the race course this year. The race team, which now includes a new Junior Program, consists of 40 racers age 6-18. This is by far the most racers Whitefish has sported in recent years. Head Coach Roy Loman and his superb staff of 6 coaches are thrilled and energized by this group of young kids.
The Junior Program emphasizes fun, participation and learning. Early season highlights included a 5-day Holiday Camp where skiers had tremendous results in pursuing a strong skiing foundation and had lots of fun along the way. Parent quote. The Tommy Moe Race Series, a low key season-long racing venue at Big Mountain, has enjoyed unprecedented numbers of skiers this year.
The USSA’s Northern Division Youth Ski League(YSL) offers young Montana skiers the opportunity to compete around the state and gain competitive experience, build teamwork, and make new friends. Whitefish skiers have made their mark this year at WMR, Bridger Bowl, and Showdown and will soon have opportunities at SnowBowl and Red Lodge. These kids are making remarkable progress each time they travel. Not only are they developing a lifetime love for skiing but are also learning valuable life skills.
Top YSL results this year in the Whitefish Giant Slalom on Jan. 16-17th include: Cameron Kahle (J7)1st place Sat/Sun, Grant Kahle (J6) 2nd place Sat and 1st place Sunday, Colter Upton 5th Sat and 7th Sunday.
Bridger Bowl held YSL Giant Slalom (GS) and Slalom races on Jan. 30-31st with top Whitefish racers: Colter Upton (J6) 2nd place GS Sat and 1st place Slalom Sunday, Jacques Eve (J5) 2nd place GS Sat and 2nd place Slalom Sunday, Keegan Wold (J5) 5th Slalom, Piper Howeth (J4) 6th Slalom, Alexis Hughson (J4) 8th GS, Piper Howeth (J4) 9th GS, Brittain Walton (J4) 4th GS, Oliver Van Everen (J4) 5th Slalom and 9th GS, Zander Wold (J4) 9th Slalom, Jacob Welch (J3) 1st Slalom and 3rd GS, Luke Hughson (J3) 2nd GS.
With a strong contingent of young ski racers, the Whitefish Mountain Race Team has had success on and off the race course this year. The race team, which now includes a new Junior Program, consists of 40 racers age 6-18. This is by far the most racers Whitefish has sported in recent years. Head Coach Roy Loman and his superb staff of 6 coaches are thrilled and energized by this group of young kids.
The Junior Program emphasizes fun, participation and learning. Early season highlights included a 5-day Holiday Camp where skiers had tremendous results in pursuing a strong skiing foundation and had lots of fun along the way. Parent quote. The Tommy Moe Race Series, a low key season-long racing venue at Big Mountain, has enjoyed unprecedented numbers of skiers this year.
The USSA’s Northern Division Youth Ski League(YSL) offers young Montana skiers the opportunity to compete around the state and gain competitive experience, build teamwork, and make new friends. Whitefish skiers have made their mark this year at WMR, Bridger Bowl, and Showdown and will soon have opportunities at SnowBowl and Red Lodge. These kids are making remarkable progress each time they travel. Not only are they developing a lifetime love for skiing but are also learning valuable life skills.
Top YSL results this year in the Whitefish Giant Slalom on Jan. 16-17th include: Cameron Kahle (J7)1st place Sat/Sun, Grant Kahle (J6) 2nd place Sat and 1st place Sunday, Colter Upton 5th Sat and 7th Sunday.
Bridger Bowl held YSL Giant Slalom (GS) and Slalom races on Jan. 30-31st with top Whitefish racers: Colter Upton (J6) 2nd place GS Sat and 1st place Slalom Sunday, Jacques Eve (J5) 2nd place GS Sat and 2nd place Slalom Sunday, Keegan Wold (J5) 5th Slalom, Piper Howeth (J4) 6th Slalom, Alexis Hughson (J4) 8th GS, Piper Howeth (J4) 9th GS, Brittain Walton (J4) 4th GS, Oliver Van Everen (J4) 5th Slalom and 9th GS, Zander Wold (J4) 9th Slalom, Jacob Welch (J3) 1st Slalom and 3rd GS, Luke Hughson (J3) 2nd GS.
Friday, January 1, 2010
What a Great Holiday Camp!
We had a great Holiday Camp. As always, when we have consecutive days to work on our progression, we really enjoy tremendous results. This week was no exception and I think it was perhaps our best Holiday Camp in recent memory. Our training conditions were awesome early in the week and the powder for our final day was the frosting on the cake and the cherry on top of a really fun and prouctive week.
I really want to thank the familys for making the commitment to getting their children here each day and I truely want to want to thank each of the athletes for their work and improvement during the week.
I also want to mention how much fun it is to have athletes from outside our program join our Holiday Camp. It is so much fun to ski, train with and enjoy our time with athletes from all over the country.
I really want to thank the familys for making the commitment to getting their children here each day and I truely want to want to thank each of the athletes for their work and improvement during the week.
I also want to mention how much fun it is to have athletes from outside our program join our Holiday Camp. It is so much fun to ski, train with and enjoy our time with athletes from all over the country.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Plans going into the Holiday period
A couple of notes going forward.
Jackets: If your jacket was a part of the first order, it should be ready for tomorrow and in the Team Room for pick-up. If you have very recently ordered a jacket, it will not be ready yet. I will get the paperwork from the embroiderer and will let you know what the costs are.
Demo Days: Parents, remember tomorrow is the Demo day for skis to be located near the Big Drift Building. Remember you will need a credit card and ID for a deposit. Demos 8:30 till 3:00.
Ed and Mully’s has been reconfigured and the Resort would like highlight its new menu and service plan. Order your food at a take- out window and receive a beeper/pager that will call you when your order is ready. You will find a comfortable arrangement of couches, chairs and table seating.
Our Junior Race Team will start Dec 27th at 9:00 am outside the Team Room Door. Look for Roy, Dorothy and David. It would be great if all who are starting in the program that day have as much skiing mileage as they can prior to the 27th. I would strongly suggest that if any are starting on new equipment, they do so prior to the 27th to have some time to adjust to the new gear.
Our plan for the first couple of days will be skiing and getting to know one-another.
Our Jr. 3 and older group will offer non-mandatory gate drill sessions on the mornings of Dec 22, 23 and 26. 9:00-11:30. Most likely these will be GS oriented according to current conditions.
Jackets: If your jacket was a part of the first order, it should be ready for tomorrow and in the Team Room for pick-up. If you have very recently ordered a jacket, it will not be ready yet. I will get the paperwork from the embroiderer and will let you know what the costs are.
Demo Days: Parents, remember tomorrow is the Demo day for skis to be located near the Big Drift Building. Remember you will need a credit card and ID for a deposit. Demos 8:30 till 3:00.
Ed and Mully’s has been reconfigured and the Resort would like highlight its new menu and service plan. Order your food at a take- out window and receive a beeper/pager that will call you when your order is ready. You will find a comfortable arrangement of couches, chairs and table seating.
Our Junior Race Team will start Dec 27th at 9:00 am outside the Team Room Door. Look for Roy, Dorothy and David. It would be great if all who are starting in the program that day have as much skiing mileage as they can prior to the 27th. I would strongly suggest that if any are starting on new equipment, they do so prior to the 27th to have some time to adjust to the new gear.
Our plan for the first couple of days will be skiing and getting to know one-another.
Our Jr. 3 and older group will offer non-mandatory gate drill sessions on the mornings of Dec 22, 23 and 26. 9:00-11:30. Most likely these will be GS oriented according to current conditions.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Opening Day
This note just in from the Resort:
Below is a brief summary of what will be open tomorrow, and soon after around the resort. Please take note and spread the word. All business open will have normal hours, so consult your Resort Guide if you don't already know.
Open Tomorrow:
• Chair 1 will run its normal schedule, 9:30AM - 4:00PM. Chair 7 and the T-bar will also be running. Chair 6 will not be running tomorrow.
• Base Lodge Cafe and Bar
• Base Lodge Traders
• Summit Gifts
• Summit House Restaurant and Bar
• Snow Ghost Outfitters
• Village Market
• Base Lodge Rentals will be open on a limited basis, but guests are encouraged to go to Village Rentals for ski and snowboard rentals and repairs.
Other:
• Glacier Gifts will open Saturday, Dec. 19
• The new Ed & Mully's (Eat|Drink|Lounge|Caffeinate) will open Friday, Dec. 11.
Parking:
• Birch and Cedar Lots: $5
• All other lots, including Dogwood: Free
• There will be an additional shuttle running between the Village, Lift Plaza, and Base Lodge for those who need to get to and from Chair 1 and the Base Lodge since Chair 6 will not be running. Please make sure everyone you run into tomorrow knows that Chair 6 is not running and knows that frequent shuttles will be available.
Our Race Team will meet at the Team Room (see the door in the attached photo) at the Hellroaring Saloon. Note that Chair 6 will not run, nor will Chair 2. That most likely means a drop off in the Village area for the Race Teamers. Come inside and we will have a short athlete meeting, take an opportunity to double check equipment then depart for chair 1…
Once up Chair one we will likely stay there for the remainder of the training day. Be prepared for lunch at the Summit House with a lunch in your backpack or money for lunch at their cafeteria. Put some extra layers in your bag as the forecast is for cold and wind. If we find it really silly to be up there for cold or conditions we MAY come back to the Team Room for indoor activities like some video training programs or ski waxing and tuning instruction.
Same for Sunday at this time...
See you tomorrow …
Below is a brief summary of what will be open tomorrow, and soon after around the resort. Please take note and spread the word. All business open will have normal hours, so consult your Resort Guide if you don't already know.
Open Tomorrow:
• Chair 1 will run its normal schedule, 9:30AM - 4:00PM. Chair 7 and the T-bar will also be running. Chair 6 will not be running tomorrow.
• Base Lodge Cafe and Bar
• Base Lodge Traders
• Summit Gifts
• Summit House Restaurant and Bar
• Snow Ghost Outfitters
• Village Market
• Base Lodge Rentals will be open on a limited basis, but guests are encouraged to go to Village Rentals for ski and snowboard rentals and repairs.
Other:
• Glacier Gifts will open Saturday, Dec. 19
• The new Ed & Mully's (Eat|Drink|Lounge|Caffeinate) will open Friday, Dec. 11.
Parking:
• Birch and Cedar Lots: $5
• All other lots, including Dogwood: Free
• There will be an additional shuttle running between the Village, Lift Plaza, and Base Lodge for those who need to get to and from Chair 1 and the Base Lodge since Chair 6 will not be running. Please make sure everyone you run into tomorrow knows that Chair 6 is not running and knows that frequent shuttles will be available.
Our Race Team will meet at the Team Room (see the door in the attached photo) at the Hellroaring Saloon. Note that Chair 6 will not run, nor will Chair 2. That most likely means a drop off in the Village area for the Race Teamers. Come inside and we will have a short athlete meeting, take an opportunity to double check equipment then depart for chair 1…
Once up Chair one we will likely stay there for the remainder of the training day. Be prepared for lunch at the Summit House with a lunch in your backpack or money for lunch at their cafeteria. Put some extra layers in your bag as the forecast is for cold and wind. If we find it really silly to be up there for cold or conditions we MAY come back to the Team Room for indoor activities like some video training programs or ski waxing and tuning instruction.
Same for Sunday at this time...
See you tomorrow …
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Warren Miller was great in his 60th film...
The Warren Miller Showing was an enjoyable event. Thanks to our sponsers and to all who came out to work and view Warren's 60th film. It was fun to be a part of it and to visit with all the folks in our ski community. It really was a nice demonstration of how our skiing lifestyle is shared by so many, and an illustration of our ability to share in all the aspects of our sport. WELL DONE ALL and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Nevada Kramer Wins Stacey Cook Scholarship
Whitefish Ski Racer Nevada Kramer has been named to receive one of 4 nationally awarded ski racing scholarships. The Scholarships are developed and awarded through the partnership of Stacey Cook of the US Ski Team and Sun Valley Ski Tools. Cook a top performer on the US Ski Team and an Olympic and World Championship participant notified Kramer this week by phone of his pending award. Cook and the iconic ski tool company, award four $1,000 scholarships to deserving 13-16 year old ski racers who compete in the United States Ski Association race series.
This year’s awards went to Kramer of Whitefish and the Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Team, Julia Bjorkman from Diamond Peak Ski Team in Nevada, Grace Dolan from the Squaw Valley Team in California, and a first time split in the 4th award to twin brothers, Colin and Peter Martens from Lake Placid, New York.
Last season, Kramer won several races in the Northern Division of USSA and was tapped to compete in the Jr. 4 Festival, a championship event for the best skiers of his age group in the Western Region of the US.
Cook, a veteran with the US Ski Team competed in the 2006 Olympics and the 2007 and 2009 World Championships. Cook placed an evening phone call to Kramer at his home in Whitefish to personally notify him of his award.
See this about Stacey: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacey_Cook and this: http://www.usskiteam.com/alpine/athletes/athlete?athleteId=1044
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Gate Protection
As I watched the athletes shred some steep glacial GS this morning I was reminded of one often overlooked factor in ski racing -- personal protection. As the sport has progressed, both in terms of the technology and athletic performance, the lines that can be skied have moved from "around" the gate to "through" the gate. As the line that can be (or should be) skied has tightened as well as the overall speed the need for protection has dramatically increased. Helmets are now mandatory in all events and the amount of padding that is being worn on the even the WC level is much higher than in decades past (notice how 80% of World Cup athletes are now wearing plastic forearm guards).
Padding and personal protection is perhaps even more critical for young racers. Good technique will minimize the impact of striking the gate; however, anyone who has raced without padding (especially "skin to win") will tell you it is a little painful. Fear of gate impact will negatively effect technique, slow you down, and distract from a positive learning experience when training. Therefore those young athletes that are begining to progress to aggressive "through the gate" skiing should have sufficient personal protection.
There are a lot of different options these days for helmets, shin guards, forearm guards, etc. If you are uncertain about what kind of gate protection you need, just ask one of your coaches who will be happy to set you on the right track. Our club is also able to get discounts from certain suppliers so make sure to contact Roy before you buy.
Check out the following links for some info on protection (Note to parents: young ski racers think these make great holiday gifts!)
http://www.artechski.com/gateprotection.aspx
http://www.reliableracing.com/protectivegear.cfm
http://www.skiracingdevelopment.com/departmentproductlisting.aspx?did=253
Friday, October 23, 2009
Showcase of the Chefs
The Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation and I would like to invite you to attend and support the “Showcase of the Chefs” here in Whitefish on Dec 3th. The Showcase is a longstanding tradition and one of the premier social functions here in the Valley. Held at the well-known Grouse Mountain Lodge, the event enjoys a pleasant and innovative dining set-up that actually does showcase 5-6 chefs from the best restaurants in the Whitefish area. Each Chef and their representative establishment, set up a station that serves their own trademark menu item, complete with complimentary wine matching their represented cuisine. Dinner guests may ‘roam the room’ and graze from one or all the buffet tables as they wish. It really creates a fun atmosphere that provides some great food and an atmosphere that promotes mingling and fun social interaction with the whole attendance. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Because of the need for planning, tickets are not available for sale at the door.
As you might guess, we see and visit with a lot of old friends. We all think you would enjoy the occasion.
Tied to the event are a silent auction and a live auction that always has great items available. The selection of premier items and the timing of the event always make for great Holiday shopping.
Of course the Showcase is a fundraiser to help the Foundation with its mission of supporting competitive skiing and snowboarding teams here in the Flathead Valley. As you know our programs give kids quality programs that help them set healthy goals and make good lifestyle choices.
If you are unable to attend there are other ways that you can support the Showcase of the Chefs. Of course you can buy tickets even if you are unable to attend. Our ticket sales are very important to our outcome. Additionally our auction can always use items for both the silent and live auctions and donations are tax deductable. If your family or Company would like to participate as a Corporate Sponsor, in return for a $500 donation, we will display your Company Banner and supply two dinner passes for your enjoyment. If a company or a large group would like to reserve a table we are also able to reserve that table and 10 tickets for $750.
We know you will consider your evening at the Showcase to be a wonderful social outing, but also know that your support of our programs will be even more lasting.
Thanks for the help and we hope to see you at the Showcase.
Please contact Roy Loman (406) 730 2759 or royl@skiwhitefish.com for tickets
As you might guess, we see and visit with a lot of old friends. We all think you would enjoy the occasion.
Tied to the event are a silent auction and a live auction that always has great items available. The selection of premier items and the timing of the event always make for great Holiday shopping.
Of course the Showcase is a fundraiser to help the Foundation with its mission of supporting competitive skiing and snowboarding teams here in the Flathead Valley. As you know our programs give kids quality programs that help them set healthy goals and make good lifestyle choices.
If you are unable to attend there are other ways that you can support the Showcase of the Chefs. Of course you can buy tickets even if you are unable to attend. Our ticket sales are very important to our outcome. Additionally our auction can always use items for both the silent and live auctions and donations are tax deductable. If your family or Company would like to participate as a Corporate Sponsor, in return for a $500 donation, we will display your Company Banner and supply two dinner passes for your enjoyment. If a company or a large group would like to reserve a table we are also able to reserve that table and 10 tickets for $750.
We know you will consider your evening at the Showcase to be a wonderful social outing, but also know that your support of our programs will be even more lasting.
Thanks for the help and we hope to see you at the Showcase.
Please contact Roy Loman (406) 730 2759 or royl@skiwhitefish.com for tickets
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Some Awesome News!
Annie Jobe on left, Austin Oberlitner center, Erin Tabish on right.
The Western Region of USSA announced Tuesday that Erin Tabish (Whitefish) and Annie Jobe (Kalispell) have been invited to attend the Topolino Shootout. The Shootout is an event designed to select a team to participate in the international Topolino event held in Italy each year. This year marks the 45th year of the event, sponsored by the Disney Corporation.
The two Whitefish Mountain Resort Race Team girls will compete in hopes of being named to the team that travels to Italy for the prestigious event. Whitefish Mountain Resort coach Roy Loman said “These girls totally deserve this honor. They are so fast, and they could be right there with anybody in that race. We love the fact that we have two of the best girls in the Shootout. Our program is small and there is no program in the Western Region that has anymore girls qualified to the Shootout than we do. Either one of our girls could be in Italy to carry the flag for our country.”
The Western Region of USSA announced Tuesday that Erin Tabish (Whitefish) and Annie Jobe (Kalispell) have been invited to attend the Topolino Shootout. The Shootout is an event designed to select a team to participate in the international Topolino event held in Italy each year. This year marks the 45th year of the event, sponsored by the Disney Corporation.
The two Whitefish Mountain Resort Race Team girls will compete in hopes of being named to the team that travels to Italy for the prestigious event. Whitefish Mountain Resort coach Roy Loman said “These girls totally deserve this honor. They are so fast, and they could be right there with anybody in that race. We love the fact that we have two of the best girls in the Shootout. Our program is small and there is no program in the Western Region that has anymore girls qualified to the Shootout than we do. Either one of our girls could be in Italy to carry the flag for our country.”
Monday, October 12, 2009
Ski Swap a Success!
Thanks to everyone who worked to make the event at the Saddle Club a success. It was nice to see and meet everyone as we move into our winter mode.
We made a lot of progress settling our families equipment needs. I know there are still families that need equipment and families that have equipment they would like be sure gets back into the cycle of use. Let me know what you need or have and I will try to keep the network working for us all.
Tuesday the 13th, 4:30 pm, the Tecnica boot/Blizzard Ski representative will be at the Becker's garage at 1650 Voerman. He will help us with selection and ordering of new Tecnica and Blizzard gear. If you have interest in this equipment, do stop in. Thanks to both the Becker's for the space and to Justin Harvey from Tecnica/Blizzard for making this opportunity come together.
Thursday, 6-8 pm we will be at the Resort Base Lodge to meet w/the Rossignol and Volkl representative. They will help with selection and ordering for their respective companies. Payment for equipment is due at the meeting and equipment will be shipped to us. Note there will be not credit card facilities at the Becker's.
The Big Mountain Ski Club Ski Swap is in early November and as I get information I will relay that to you.
We made a lot of progress settling our families equipment needs. I know there are still families that need equipment and families that have equipment they would like be sure gets back into the cycle of use. Let me know what you need or have and I will try to keep the network working for us all.
Tuesday the 13th, 4:30 pm, the Tecnica boot/Blizzard Ski representative will be at the Becker's garage at 1650 Voerman. He will help us with selection and ordering of new Tecnica and Blizzard gear. If you have interest in this equipment, do stop in. Thanks to both the Becker's for the space and to Justin Harvey from Tecnica/Blizzard for making this opportunity come together.
Thursday, 6-8 pm we will be at the Resort Base Lodge to meet w/the Rossignol and Volkl representative. They will help with selection and ordering for their respective companies. Payment for equipment is due at the meeting and equipment will be shipped to us. Note there will be not credit card facilities at the Becker's.
The Big Mountain Ski Club Ski Swap is in early November and as I get information I will relay that to you.
Friday, June 26, 2009
A Reflective View of our Mt. Hood Camp
This is a reflective view taken by Madeline with her cell phone, then sent to her email address. It shows the surroundings from the snow field as reflected in her goggles.
Our camp finished with great weather, snow conditions and real progress by all of our campers. They seemed to soak up the progression we presented and just kept building their skills with every run. My hat is off to them for their work and progress.
This camp is over and most are returning to home. Today is the arrival day for the Jr. 4 and 5 camp and we are looking forward to working with them over the next session.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
The First Day of Summer?
We experienced the first day of Summer at Mt. Hood 2009 and it was snowing. The chair rides were uncomfortable with a strong and cold wind in our face the whole length of the chair. However the snow surface was was quite good and though we were a bit uncomfortable on the chair we were able to accomplish a good deal today.
Please check out this video of Madeline William freeskiing on June 20th at Mt. Hood.
Please check out this video of Madeline William freeskiing on June 20th at Mt. Hood.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Greetings from Mt. Hood. We are in our second day of a technical camp for our Jr. 3and older racers. The crew arrived by train (Amtrak) and I picked them up in White Salmon, Washington about an hours drive from Mt. Hood. The weather has been good to us and the snow was particularly good for us this morning, having frozen nicely last night. We have seen a lot of other teams here and there are some great high level camps taking advantage of the snow here. It is fun to see the elite skiers involved. It is also rewarding to see athletes of that level working on excatly the same fundamentals and progressions that we are. Our group is working hard and responding well to the training. Tomorrow is day three on snow and our plan is to ski for 4 days,(2 more) take a break for a day then train again for 2 more days. We will keep you posted...
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