RXCSF YOUTH SKIING WEEKLY UPDATE:  29JAN11
 
At Mendon Ponds Park North Meadow on Saturday, close to forty hardy skiers took their classic technique to the next level, practicing with drills, touring the trails, and concluding with lively relays.  On Sunday, the J2/J3 Team enjoyed a fine ski at Harriet Hollister Spencer for two hours at 5F degrees with fresh tracks courtesy of Fred the Groomer.  Best of luck to the J2/J3 racers as they race at home this Saturday!
  

TUES 25JAN11: 

• J2/J3 Team:  Practice at Barker Road Middle School (Mount Pittsford), 75 Barker Road, Pittsford at 6:00 p.m.  Skate technique.  JOQ sprint course recon; course segments at race speed.
   
  THURS 27JAN11: 
  

  • All Skiers (Rec/Sport/J2/J3 Team):  Optional session at Mendon Ponds Park North Meadow from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Skate technique.

   
   
  SAT 29JAN11: 
   
  
  SUN 30JAN11: 
  

  • J2/J3 Team:  Recovery ski at Mendon Ponds Park Beach area at 10:00 a.m.  Classic technique.

  
   
  NOTES:
  

  • COACHING SESSION FOR CURRENT COACHES AND THOSE INTERESTED IN COACHING IN THE FUTURE:  Coach Bob will be hosting a coaching session this Wednesday, January 26th at 7:00 p.m. at Bristol Mountain Summit Nordic Center under the lights.  Bring equipment for both techniques; we will begin with classic.  The night will start with ski technique and teaching fundamentals (for kids and beyond) and go from there as needed.  Please RSVP to Bill at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you will be attending or if you would like more information.
  • NYSSRA Bill Koch Mid-Atlantic Festival on February 19-20, 2011:  Please refer to previously sent e-mail and contact Sonja at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  with any questions or to confirm your family's attendance.
  • Race opportunity:   The Bollt family, frequent guests at RXCSF events, has provided us with information on their Club's home event.  The Higley Hustle, at beautiful Higley Flow State Park south of Potsdam, will have 10k adult, 5k scholastic Empire State Games qualifier, and Bill Koch races.  Link:
    https://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=dnUzMTd1bmNzbWkxc205MmUwMjNoNjUyamMgOTVoanFrcGQzODQyMnBkODFwM2x0NzQ1am9AZw&ctz=America/New_York&gsessionid=OK
  • In conjunction with the JOQ races, Old Forge will host Bill Koch races on Saturday afternoon, February 5th, along with a biathlon on Sunday, February 6th.  Coach Bob will be there for racer support if any sport skiers would like to attend.  More information to follow.
• J2/J3 Team:  JOQ Sprint at Mount Pittsford, 75 Barker Road, Pittsford at 10:00 a.m.
• Rec/Sport:  Session at Mendon Ponds Park North Meadow from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Skate technique.  Instruction and ski orienteering activity with members of the Rochester Orienteering Club.

UPDATE:  RXCSF Youth Skiing Weekend Plans

SAT 22JAN11

• All Skiers (J2/J3 Team/Sport/Rec):  Session at Mendon Ponds Park North Meadow from 10:00 a.m. SHARP to 11:30 a.m. Classic technique.

SUN 23JAN11

RXCSF YOUTH SKIING WEEKLY UPDATE:  22JAN11

More than 30 Rec and Sport skiers met this past Saturday at Mendon Ponds Park North Meadow where the Sport skiers skated and the Rec skiers enjoyed instruction and touring.  Concurrently, the J2/J3 Team traveled to Lake Placid for the USSA Super Tour that included some of the top skiers in the U.S.  J2/J3 Team skiers raced hard and learned a lot.  On Sunday, six of our skiers successfully skied to Avalanche Lake, New York State's highest lake, then joyfully descended the 1000 feet back to ADK Loj in perfect backcountry conditions.  At Mendon Ponds Park on Sunday, 15 skiers participated in Winterfest ski races.

TUES 18JAN11:

This past weekend, 59 skiers, including 51 from RXCSF Youth Skiing and 8 non-Club members, enjoyed a fabulous Festival at Bristol Mountain Summit Nordic Center.  Congratulations to all of the skiers who survived the Survivor Challenge and outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted the competition.  Saturday morning featured skate races at J2-J6 levels, plus first-time racing experiences for many Lollipops.  Saturday afternoon's competition emphasized teamwork and camaraderie, with skiers divided into five island teams:  Sea Breeze, Hawaiian Skivivors, Skiing Pirates, Buccaneers, and Evil Shrieking Parrots.  The teams competed against one another treasure hunting for idols, skiing in sprint relays, passing coconuts, and participating in contests to see who could creatively ski/slide under the limbo pole, make jump turns at 90/180/270/360 degree angles, glide on one leg, throw a ball at a monkey, and balance.  Classic races were the first order of the day on Sunday morning, followed by a family fun relay where parents and coaches enjoyed racing with and against some of the finest young skiers in the state.  The Festival culminated in a family hot dog roast and awards ceremony.

Saturday night's Festival banquet at Steamboat Landing in Canandaigua was attended by 101 skiers and parents who enjoyed a pasta dinner, a beautiful slide show of the day's events, door prizes for all skiers, an awards ceremony which included ribbons and keepsake medals for all participants, and Survivor bingo.  A huge thank you goes out to all of the many parents and volunteers who worked tirelessly both behind the scene and on the scene to produce a wonderful weekend that the youth skiers will always treasure.  Thanks to Park Ave Bike for providing each registrant with a cool Park Ave Bike water bottle.  Steve Howie and the crew at Bristol Mountain graciously opened early each day for the Festival, closed Hale Bop for us, and provided us with a grill for the hot dog barbeque and use of the PA system.  SNOW donated four gift cards and Wegmans donated a gift card that was used to purchase all of the Festival snacks and luncheon food.

Link to the Festival Results:  http://www.rxcsf.org/new2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=114:rxcsf-youth-skiing-2011-festival-results&catid=18:program-information&Itemid=21

Link to the Festival Videos:

Standard resolution version on Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/18688132

HD version, which should run on most connections: http://vimeo.com/18708545

• All Skiers (J2/J3 Team/Sport/Rec): Optional session at Mendon Ponds Park North Meadow from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.  Skate technique.

• J2/J3 Race Team: JO Qualifier at Lake Placid.  Coach Bob will send e-mail to team members with details.
• Sport and Rec: Session at Mendon Ponds Park North Meadow from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Skate technique.  Orienteering session has been postponed.

SUN16JAN11:

• RXCSF Winterfest races at Mendon Ponds Park North Meadow.  This season, RXCSF, the parent organization of RXCSF Youth Skiing, is hosting the Winterfest races.  Skiers and parents are encouraged to participate.  A detailed schedule, including event times, distances and categories, is available on the website:  http://www.rxcsf.org/new2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=105:winterfest-january-16-2011&catid=13:benefits&Itemid=14.  Adult clinics will also be held and complimentary rentals courtesy of Park Ave Bike will be available.  Coach Krista plans on attending the races, so please look for her if you will be participating.

NOTES:

• LOST & FOUND:
  • LOST:  Black Rugged Bear gloves with zipper up the side, size 4XS and 1st Place blue ribbon from classic race.  If found, e-mail Elizabeth at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • FOUND:  XC gloves.  Please e-mail brand and size to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if they belong to you.
• NYSSRA Bill Koch Mid-Atlantic Festival on February 19-20, 2011:  Please refer to previously sent e-mail and contact Sonja at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions or to confirm your family's attendance.

• Race opportunity:   The Bollt family, frequent guests at RXCSF events, has provided us with information on their Club's home event.  The Higley Hustle, at beautiful Higley Flow State Park south of Potsdam, will have 10k adult, 5k scholastic Empire State Games qualifier, and Bill Koch races.  Link:
  Link

Skate Race January 8th, 2011:

http://www.rxcsf.org/new2/images/Youth/documents/Festival/skate01082011.pdf

Lollipop Challenge Tour January 8th, 2011:

http://www.rxcsf.org/new2/images/Youth/documents/Festival/lollipop01082011.pdf

Classic Race January 9th, 2011:

http://www.rxcsf.org/new2/images/Youth/documents/Festival/classic01092011.pdf

Lollipop Challenge Tour January 9th, 2011:

http://www.rxcsf.org/new2/images/Youth/documents/Festival/lollipop01092011.pdf