NYSSRA Nordic XC

Cross Country Spring meeting report

Larry Wilkinson — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:15:33 +0000

Season wrap up

There were a total of 9 NYSSRA Nordic races held this year plus the BKYSL Festival and a 2 Non NYSSRA Nordic race held at Bristol Mountain and Allegany State Park. All other races were canceled due to poor conditions. Some of these events were held on man made snow ( Ski jumps at intervale, West Mountain and Bristol Mountain) The rest got lucky and pulled off their races on marginal but workable conditions. Lets hope that last years mild winter does not become the norm. If it does we may have to look at building relationships with more downhill ski areas.

Rochester JNQ 1 – 45 racers
Rochester JNQ 2 – 64
ESG 2k prologue – 38
ESG 7k Distance – 35
Hurtathon Hill Climb at West Mountain – 48
Tupper Lake Lumberjack Scramble – 23
Dewey Mountain Cookie Classic – 36
NYSSRA Champs 18k – 46
NYSSRA Champs Club Relays – 33
BKYSL Festival Old Forge Saturday 49
BKYSL Festival Old Forge Sunday- 47
Art Roscoe Loppet Non NYSSRA race- 38
Bristol Mountain Race to the Summit – NON NYSSRA race – ??

Committee met by email invited to participate were race organizers and club leaders plus others that have participated previously.

Cayuga Nordic has requested their race to be on Jan 12/13 weekend.
the Lake Placid Loppet and the ESG’s will be on the same weekend. Jan 31 – Feb 3
The SLU Carnival dates are tentatively scheduled for Jan 13-14
Peru Nordic will team up with Dewey Mountain again next year for the Cookie Classic
Peru Nordic is exploring the possibility of having events at the Paul Smith’s VIC
Russ Myer and CRNA (Capital Region Nordic Alliance) are working with both Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area and Garnet Hill Cross Country Ski Center to provide venues for all three disciplines biathlon, xc, and ski-o.
HURT Nordic Is planning a Junior Development Camp in Queensbury in July dates to follow
HURT Nordic is planning a traditional ski event in february with sights on another Hill Climb or possibly a Hill Climb spring series following the NYSSRA Champs
Osceola JNQ Dec 22
Old Forge plans on the jan 1 and would like to run a 2 day JNQ jan 12,13
Winona Forest Try It on January 23, 2013. 12.5 Km Classical. And- we will plan on February 26th- 12.5, 25, 37.5, 50 km Classical….but…I would like to add the option of a back up route in the seasonal road trails as a Freestyle.
Jason hetenbaugh of RNR is proposing that NYSSRA Nordic events use Seeding to enhance the racer experience .
Jim Kobak offers a self seeding proposal

Empire State Games.

We have learned that the Loppet and the ESG’s will once agian conflict From your emails so far there is a desire to continue with the ESG TOURNADO Event that we developed last year. No changes

Friday Feb 1, 2013 – 4pm 2.5k Freestyle Prologue
Saturday Feb 2, 2013 – Lake Placid Loppet
Sunday Feb 3, 2013 – 1PM 7.5k Classical
Awards to be given for Friday, Sunday and the three day Tour
No Qualifying – No Points List – Open registration. Entry Fees set by Lake Placid CVB ???? not sure what they have planed. They were trying to organize a weekend planning session for all the sports involved in the ESWGs this april. However, they found it was impossible to get all those involved together at the same time – perhaps an ESWG meeting in the fall.
Update the ESG official website with the new event details

NYSSRA Champs

CRNA has expressed an interest in hosting the Champs in two years. No interest has been expressed by anyone as of yet for 2013, in which case the XC committee will host.

XC Calendar

I have only heard from a few organizer. Many of our dates rely on knowing other dates so as these dates develop we can move forward. the tentative calendar is located at

https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cmjobdn4ahnke0tmqkv4vtideo%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York

please email me if you can confirm your dates or have events to add.

Race Officials

Those that have responded so far are in favor of an event organizer / race official clinic. we have also had some interest from a USSA TD to participate. Typically these are held in a location near a race course for hands on field work in addition to a classroom setting. if you are interested in any dates or host locations please let me know.

Race/Event and Club Sanctioning

Since we no longer have Empire State Game Qualifiers. There is a need to update the Sanctioning fee structure page. This is the new page. Event Santion Fees rev 2012

Reminder The NYSSRA Nordic membership year ends June 30, 2012. All Clubs need to renew by July 1st to continue there NYSSRA Nordic liability coverage. If you are having a summer camp you need to submit a sanction agreement at least 2 weeks prior to the event – sanctioning fees are waived as part of your club membership. All participating non members must pay $5/day.

Membership

We will post the NYSSRA Nordic Membership on June 1st. The official membership year begins on July 1, 2012. However, some summer club activities begin in June, this will allow new members to join early instead of joining twice or having them join last year then manually moving their membership over to this year.

New Proposal

There are two proposals for race seeding. An official USSA based Seeding system presented by Jason Hettenbaugh and a simplified Self Seeding method presented by Jim Kobak. Both are attached below. In both cases competitors will be started based on past performance. All J1 and older skiers will race the same distance. There will be a men’s race and a Women’s race in which all skiers will be started based on ability not age group. The J2 skiers will race 5k in a separate start. I am not sure but it sounds as though men and women will be mixed in the j2 group. The BKYSL classes will be seperate and not seeded.

Race Seeding proposal based on USSA Guidlines

2012-2013 NYSSRA Race Seeding

Simplified Self Seeding proposal

Self Seed counter proposal

Comments so far
Jasons Seeding based on USSA guidelines is generally regarded by those that have responded as being to involved for NYSSRA Nordic races. Too much additional work for the race organizers. There is a desire to keep our current points system which awards participation. A few have weighed in that it would be nice to seed Jr’s at the larger JNQ races, but in general they don’t see the need in smaller races.

Jims proposal is regarded as a more feasible and workable solution to seeding

Reports for Spring Meeting

Darwin Roosa — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 03:08:45 +0000

Reports will be referred to during the general session of NYSSRA-Nordic’s Spring Meeting audio call-in conference at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 1. Competition committees met recently and have summarized their work. Whether you participate or not in the conference call, members should check out the reports from committees on their blogs or listed here with quick links.

Fall Meeting Minutes of Sept. 25, 2011 (as posted)

Competition Committee Reports
• Biathlon (Nick Gretzinger)
• Cross Country (Larry Wilkinson) as above /Cross Country Masters
• Ski Orienteering (Eric Hamilton)
• BKYSL (Eric Hamilton)
• Mid-A Junior Committee (Margaret Maher) as below:

The 2012 Mid-Atlantic Junior National Team had a positive race week experience at Soldier Hollow, learned a few aspects about “race week on the road” and left with a desire to train hard this summer for next season. Stay tuned to summer training opportunities around the state.

As a team, we saw break through performances throughout the week. Highlighted by:

Peter Mallery and Tommy Ernst cracking the top 30 in the J2 boys’ classic sprint to make it into the heats
Connor Green skiing into 29th in the J2 boys skate race
Nina Armstrong skiing into 24th in the J2 girls skate race and 26th in the classic race
Adam Luban absolutely hammered the J1 boys 10 km mass start skate race, finishing 12th and posting the 7th fastest lap 2 time in the field! A close 2 seconds out of the top 10
Alyssa Likly working through the field to finish 24th in the J1 girls 10 km mass start skate race, posting the 20th fastest lap 2 time
J2 boys’ relay team of Peter Mallery, Tommy Ernst and Connor Green skiing tough to 6th place, less than 10 seconds out of 3rd and 0.6 out of 4th

Congratulations to Eric Mallery as the Dave Quinn Award nominee from the Mid-Atlantic Division. Thanks for the hard work, determination and love of the sport.

Keep up the good work and get outside!

Margaret and the Mid-Atlantic Coaches Jason, Chad, Marlijne, Steve and Bobs

NYSSRA-Nordic Spring Meeting – April 1

Darwin Roosa — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:40:12 +0000

Nordic racers are saying that the past season occurred during the snowless “winter of weird.” Despite everyone’s disappointment, it’s time to look ahead to the 2012-2013 season.

The general session of NYSSRA-Nordic’s Spring Meeting will be a teleconference (audio call-in commencing at 12:30 p.m.) on Sunday, April 1. The “electronic” meeting format is designed as a no travel + save time and gasoline meeting. See agenda below.

Competition committees will be meeting before April 1 to draft race schedules for next season, discuss policy/rules, plan summer events and camps, etc. They will post their draft schedule and reports on this website so they can be referenced during the general session on April 1.

To participate in the April 1 audio call-in meeting, please email the NYSSRA-Nordic president at roosmean@verizon.net by March 24. You will receive a confirming email with a dial-in telephone number with passcode to use and directions.

If you are not able to participate in the meeting, your comments can be sent by: 1) email to your club representative (see club list), or 2) email to your sport committee chair or the NYSSRA president (roosmean@verizon.net), or 3) a posting on the NYSSRA Forum page, or 4) the “leave a comment” at the bottom of the agenda below.

New York State Ski Racing Association – Nordic, Inc.
SPRING MEETING AGENDA

Competition Committees will meet separately before April 1, 2012
• Biathlon (Nick Gretzinger)
• Cross Country (Larry Wilkinson)
• Cross Country Masters (Jim Kobak)
• Ski Orienteering (Eric Hamilton)
• BKYSL Committee (Eric Hamilton)
• Mid-A Junior Committee (Julie Hindsdill/Margaret Maher)

Each committee will draft a race schedule for next season for posting on the website for viewing during the April 1 meeting, review their 2011-12 season, and if appropriate name a 2012 NYSSRA Team for their discipline. They will report on racer camps and National Governing Body activities that will affect next season.

GENERAL SESSION MEETING AGENDA
Sunday, April 1, 2012

Audio conference (call-in) session beginning at 12:30 p.m. (confirmed participants will be emailed a dial-in number with a passcode).

I. President’s Remarks

II. Attendance – roll call of club representatives w/ eligible vote designation

III. Accept Minutes of Sept. 25, 2011 (as posted)

IV. Treasurer’s Report (as posted)

V. Committee Reports
a. Competition Committees (see above)
b. Racer Camps – junior, senior, masters
c. NGB activities that will affect us

VI. Other Committees
a. Website (David Kvam)
b. Membership (Jim Kobak)
c. Liability Insurance (Sean Halligan)
d. A.W.A.R.D.s ? (Eric Hamilton)
e. Officials & Coaches – training opportunities (Russ Myer)

VII. Old Business
a. Status of 501(c)(3) application submitted to IRS
b. Presidential Citation deadline for nominations (Eric Hamilton)

VIII. New Business
a. 2013 Empire State Winter Games
b. Race Schedule for 2012-13 (Committee Chairs)
c. Call for bids to host/organize 2013 NYSSRA Nordic Championships
d. Call for bids to host/organize 2013 Mid-Atlantic BKYSL Festival
e. Open Forum (email ideas to Darwin Roosa roosmean@verizon.net)
f. Proposed Fall Meeting: Sunday, September 23, 2012 and location?

Bristol Mountain Race to the Summit Update

Larry Wilkinson — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:57:07 +0000

Just a quick update. The “Race To The Summit” is still on and we do have snow. Grab your skis, your friends and take the challenge.

Hope to see you all tomorrow at the “Race to the Summit”.

Steve Howie
Snowsports School Director
Bristol Mountain
5662 Route 64
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 374-1160
showie@bristolmt.com

Bristol mountain Race to the Summit

Larry Wilkinson — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:15:16 +0000

One of the most well-known features of Bristol Mountain is its 1200 feet of vertical rise, the highest rise between the Catskills and the Rocky Mountains.

On Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 8am you can be the first one to take the challenge of the “Race to the Summit”, racing up over two and a half miles if you take the straight line. This race is for fun and the pure challenge of doing something that has never been done before. The Race will be open to Nordic Skiers, and in a separate start, Snowshoe Racers.

Race, hike, go fast or go slow, it’s all about the challenge.

2012 Tour de Bristol Flyer

2012 Race to the Summit Registration Form

WFRA Tourathon cancels

Larry Wilkinson — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:38:12 +0000

After a review of our Race Loop- it was determined that the entire western side is not and can’t be made competition ready. So, we have decided to cancel the Tourathon, due to conditions. As you know, it’s been an odd year for snow. We will offer refunds to any registrants who wish to receive them.

http://www.winonaforest.com/2/post/2012/03/winona-forest-tourathon-cancelled.html

Lake placid Loppet cancels

Larry Wilkinson — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:26:15 +0000

2012 Loppet officially cancels

Peru Nordic Wins the Battle, HURT Wins the War… NYSSRA Club Championship Relay!

Harvester of Sorrow — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:25:02 +0000

Peru Nordic's Fistful of Metal, 2012 Club Relay Champions.

Peru Nordic’s Mike Wynn and Chris Rose out-sprinted HURT’s David Paarlberg-Kvam and Brett Schlesier to win the 2012 NYSSRA Club Championship Relay. Peru Nordic’s “Fight ‘em ’til you Can’t” team of Jim Kobak and Keith Kogut won the bronze. Peru Nordic’s Stan Hatch and Tyra Wynn combined to win the mixed relay championship.

Congratulations HURT Nordic, 2012 Club Series Champions!

In spite of Peru Nordic’s big day in the relay, they fell just short of taking the overall points series championship. Once again, HURT Nordic won the coveted club championship banner. This is the third year in a row that the HURT team has captured the overall title.

Doofenshmirtz Evil Inc. NYSSRA Junior Mixed Relay Bronze Medalist Champions of the World!!!!!

Club Relay Championships Today… HURT Poised to take 3rd consecutive title:

Harvester of Sorrow — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:31:13 +0000

The annual Club Relay Championships will be held at Mt Van Hoevenberg today (on the xc side). Relay teams will compete in three categories, Men, Women and Mixed, alternating laps over a 6 x 2 km course. Club relay champions will be crowned in each category and the overall NYSSRA Club Champion will receive the coveted Club Championship Banner for 2012.

HURT Nordic currently sits atop the standings with a 15 point cushion over the Peru Nordic Masters. Peru Nordic would need to put in an awesome display and capture first overall today, along with some help from other clubs to displace HURT. Yesterday’s warm and sunny conditions have changed to cold and snowy, so look for another Epic day on the trails of Mt. Van Hoevenberg for the 2012 NYSSRA Champions Cup weekend.

Club Series XC Results:

Club	Total	Cookie Classic	ESG Classic	ESG Prologue	HURT Hillclimb	Lumberjack Scramble	NYSSRA Champs	Rochester Classic	TOTALS
HURT Nordic	138	16	20	13	20	16	40	13	138
Peru Nordic Masters	123	13	16	20	13	20	32	9	123
NYSEF	86	20	13	16	0	11	10	16	86
Glenville Hills Nordic Club	84	9	9	11	16	13	26	0	84
Saratoga Biathlon	64	11	11	9	11	0	22	0	64
RXCSF	52	7	5	5	9	9	6	11	52
Higley Association	21	0	7	0	0	0	14	0	21
Rochester Nordic Racing	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	20	20
Polar Bear Ski Club	19	0	0	7	7	0	0	5	19
Cayuga Nordic	18	0	0	0	0	0	18	0	18
Wolverine Ski Club	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	7
Syracuse Nordic Skiing	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	5

NYSSRA CHAMPS 2012 Results

Larry Wilkinson — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:42:09 +0000

The results are in. Wynn’s clean up in the NYSSRA Champs freestyle today. The course was modified to three laps of 6km do to the disappearing snow in the open areas. conditions were a bit sloppy giving the competitors some the to talk about

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14gpY56B3C8Gd_nwPTbQ0l0Yd4T7J_vPfHiT3N2n-h3M/edit

Tomorrows relays have been moved to the cross country stadium same time