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USASA Boardercross and Ski Cross: January 18 Recap
On Monday, January 18 the first USASA Boardercross and Ski Cross event of the season took place at the Gore Ski Bowl in North Creek, NY. The event was hosted by the USASA Adirondack Series. We would like to recognize the NYSEF athletes that competed on Monday. Freeski (13 – 14) Girls Morgan S. place…
Read MoreNew Board Member Highlight: Kip Testwuide
Kip Testwuide and wife, Julie split their time between Katonah and Lake Placid, New York. Their three children were all competitive ski racers. The oldest Emily attended both Northwood and National Sports Academy (NSA) while competing with NYSEF. Kip has been an avid skier all his life and coached at Jiminy Peak for 10 years. …
Read MoreMerrill L. Thomas Annual Support – THANK YOU!
NYSEF would like to acknowledge one of our annual supporters, Merrill L. Thomas and their agents – who like NYSEF, love snowsports! Like most of their staff, owner Roby Politi is no stranger to the slopes – he is an avid alpine skier and two – time Division 1 NCAA All American who attended Saint…
Read MoreDecember Athlete of the Month: Andrew Scanio
It’s time again to announce our NYSEF Athlete of the Month! Our December Athlete of the Month is Andrew Scanio. Andrew is a 15 year – old biathlon and cross country athlete from Lake Placid, and currently attends Lake Placid High School. Andrew learned to ski at 4 years old and started with NYSEF at…
Read MoreThank You For Supporting The Dare To Dream Scholarship Fund
Due to the generosity of donors in December 2020, NYSEF raised over $20,000 with an additional $5,000 from the Donald C. McGraw Foundation (Robin and Buzz McGraw) to support the Dare To Dream Scholarship Fund – reaching our goal for the month! This is something to celebrate – even without the famous Chairman’s Holiday Party…
Read MoreHarry Eldridge Junior National Qualifier took place on Saturday, January 9 – January 10
The annual Harry Eldridge Junior National Qualifier took place on Saturday, January 9 – January 10 at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. This was the first race on the newly upgraded trails and we are so fortunate to kick off the competition season with such a successful weekend. THANK YOU to the volunteers, coaches and ORDA staff…
Read MoreNYSEF Winter Raffle 2021
It is that time of the year for the annual Winter Raffle! NYSEF is asking each athlete to sell 10 raffle tickets to their family, friends and within their community. This is a great opportunity to talk about your love for skiing/riding and much more! This year the raffle purchases and tracking will be done…
Read MoreMens NYSSRA Sports Page Slalom U16 + events – January 10
NYSEF @ Whiteface hosted another successful day of races – The Mens NYSSRA Sports Page Slalom U16 + events. Similar to yesterday, there were two races over the course of the day. NYSEF is excited to recognize the top 5 results in each race. Thank you to the coaching staff for providing photos of your…
Read MoreThe Women’s NYSSRA Sports Page Slalom events at Whiteface – January 9
With no award ceremonies due to COVID – 19 restrictions – NYSEF will be recognizing athletes a little differently this year! Let’s start with the first alpine race of the season – The Womens New York State Ski Racing Association (NYSSRA) Sports Page Slalom U16 + events at Whiteface today, Saturday, January 9! There were…
Read MoreHarry Eldridge NYSEF JNQ Race – First race at Van Ho in 2021!
Harry Eldridge NYSEF JNQ Sat Jan 9 – Sun Jan 10, 2021 Lake Placid, NY New Year, New Venue and New Rules! The annual Harry Eldridge Junior National Qualifier will take place on Saturday, January 9 – January 10 at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. This will be the first race on the newly upgraded trails at…
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