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Tim Cobb invited to National U16 Camp

By Adam Terko on 21 April, 2017 in Junior Blog

After a successful race season, MNC skier Tim Cobb was invited to the National U16 Camp by NENSA based on his results at Junior Nationals.

Held this year in Sun Valley, Idaho, the National U16 Camp is an important step in the USSA XC Development Pipeline en route to National and International success.

Due to conflicting schedules with several Biathlon training camps, Tim will be unable to attend this year’s camp but will partake in another important step in the pipeline at the June NENSA Regional Elite Group camp.

Congratulations Tim!

U16 Championships – Titcomb Mtn., Maine

By Kort Longenbach on 27 November, 2016 in

The NENSA U16 Championships began modestly in 1992 has grown into one of the highlights of the season for junior athletes. Each New England state and New York can qualify their fastest 24 14-15 year old boys and girls. Four races ensue over 2 1/2 days. Seeded wave starts ensure match racing at its finest. This event will typically see invited entries from other regions within the US and Canada.

NENSA U16 Championships – Rumford, ME

By Kort Longenbach on 7 September, 2015 in

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J2 / EHS Championship Qualifier Info

By Adam Terko on 2 February, 2015 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog

Hot of the press from Erin Mallory:

Hi VT Coaches,

A few notes on the Qualifier:

1. We need a timer– Judy said there is a potential that the rowing athletes could time for us, but I wanted to get your thoughts on that, and we still may need a point person for results.

2. Here is the link to SkiReg: http://www.skireg.com/vermontehscu16qualifier

3. Volunteers Needed: Here is the link to the Volunteering sign up sheet. If every team provides 3-4 volunteers it would be greatly appreciated. I have separated out the boys and girls races this year so that volunteers can watch their own son or daughter ski.

Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmNGapoKCg-WdHVUelF6VVJhMUtuWlZJVVllLVQtdmc&usp=sharing

4. VT Elite Team website for future information and updates as the race gets closer: vteliteteam.weebly.com

5. VT Rules regarding Eastern High School Qualifier:

The qualifier will take place on Feb 22nd at Craftsbury with a 3-3.5k Classic and a 3-3.5km Skate race. The top 20 athletes from the combined results qualify for the Eastern High School Championship. The last four spots will be fill based on skiers who registered for the qualifier and posted the top times in the combined results from the individual races at the VT State Meet.

New this year: Individuals must register for the qualifier in order to be considered for a discretionary spot or to qualify at the VT High School State Meet.

To be granted a discretionary spot, the athlete must be ranked as one of the top 5 Vermonters on the NENSA points list for Juniors. However the discretionary committee has the option to use comparative results to choose discretionary athletes. There needs to be a letter or e-mail from the coach at least a day prior to the competition to apply for a discretionary spot.

In regards to the J2, they will be picking 22 skiers instead of 20 this year and the last two will be non scoring, but still race at the weekend. For discretionary spots for J2’s they need to be one of the top 5 Vermonters on the J2 points list.

Happy Snow Day!

Erin

Saturday Details & Required Reading (homework!!)

By Adam Terko on 8 August, 2014 in Junior Blog

SATURDAY Long classic rollerski followed by a BBQ!

Meet at the John Camp (668 Everest Rd, Milton)
Classic rollerski, 10:00am – 1:00pm (we have a 40km loop)
Guests please bring salads or desserts (Monica & Alex John will provide chicken, beverages, plates/utensils)

The roads are excellent for cycling and weather looks perfect — parents should go for a ride!

This is the teardrop-loop we’ll use:

~40km planned route for Saturday 8/9

REQUIRED HOMEWORK:

I’d like for all athletes to read the following short interview from FasterSkier regarding the recent U16 National Camp. For 5 years now, the top U16 athletes in the country (based on results at Junior Nationals) are invited to attend a summer camp with US Ski Team coaches and other top coaches from around the country. We’ve had boys at the last 4 camps (Ben Hegman 2011, 2012; Bill and Henry Harmeyer 2013, Forrest Hamilton 2014). Especially important is the answer to question #4 including what message the coaches are trying to send the as well as a list of behavioral traits that seem to affect an athlete’s success.

It’s worth reading and reflecting upon that list: do you love it? Do you own it? Are you working to improve many of the physical components of being an athlete? What about the behavioral components: Are you willing to learn? Are you open to change? Positive spirit?