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NENSA prepares for U.S. Ski & Snowboard Virtual REG Camp

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On Monday evening June 22nd NENSA and U.S. Ski & Snowboard will partner to host the first virtual Regional Elite Group (REG) camp for 34 athletes from the Eastern region.  The concept of a virtual camp experience was born from necessity as our current health crisis does not allow for groups to safely gather.  Although we would all rather be able to host an in person camp – the reality of a virtual camp allows the broader New England (and beyond) community to see what a REG camp entails, both through shared training plans and standardized testing.  Many clubs will participate alongside their nominated athletes and anyone can gain access to the training plan and testing by signing up for NENSA’s #JuneTerm event.

2018 REG Uphill Running Test Start. Whiteface Mountain, NY.

Athletes were invited to the camp based on NENSA Elite and Development Team criteria, Junior National ranking and nomination by the Mid-Atlantic division.  Throughout six days of training these athletes will be coached by US Ski Team staff, Ski Team athlete alums as well as regional club leaders.  Training and testing will be introduced via prerecorded video and interactive conference calls.

Male Participants: Aidan Burt, Brian Bushey, Caden Cote, Clint Macy, Fin Bailey, Finn Sweet, Isaac Freitas-Eagan, Jack Christner, Jack Lange, Jack Young, Linden Niedeck, Luke Streinz, Quinn Wilson, Sam Murray, Trey Jones

Female Participants: Amelia Tucker, Ava Thurston, Callie Young, Camille Bolduc, Elsa Bolinger, Emma Strack, Emma Charles, Evelyn Walton, Maggie McGee, Mica Bodkins, Nina Seemann, Phoebe Sweet, Quincy Massey-Bierman, Sammie Nolan, Shea Brams, Sofia Scirica, Hattie Barker, Rose Clayton and Sophia Kelting.

Success in this distanced environment requires self reliance and creativity – both themes that will be conveyed to the athletes – and that were essential to create the framework in which regional leaders came together to create national standardized testing.  Athletes will be challenged with a 3000 meter running test (ideally on a track), a 1000 meter SkiErg test and the Canadian Strength Test protocol.  These metrics along with individual placement on the National Ranking List will allow for comparison among athletes throughout the United States.  It also creates the potential for advancement to further U.S. Ski Team camps – namely the National Elite Group (NEG) which typically attends a camp in the fall alongside the National Training Group (NTG) and members of the U.S. Ski Team.

Stay tuned for updates about REG and the final week or #JuneTerm.  NENSA is proud of our athletes achievements and is dedicated to furthering their potential.  Despite the challenges we all face we are determined to meet this challenge and come back to the new normal stronger than ever!

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2018 Eastern REG Camp & Olympic Day Recap

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Last Tuesday morning in Lake Placid, New York, 46 athletes toed the line for an uphill run test on Whiteface Mountain. The workout was part of our annual Eastern REG camp and would be a grueling uphill grind in the late June sunshine. The camp brought skiers together from New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York for a week of training with an all star cast of coaches and guests, all hosted by the Northwood School, right in the heart of Lake Placid.

A few hours later, when the test was over and the skiers had recovered, they gathered for presentations from a group of former Olympians including Andy Newell, Dorcas Denhartog, Tim Burke, and Andrew Johnson. It was an inspiring afternoon and the Olympians drew from their experiences to pass on some expert wisdom to the next generation of skiers.  Four time Olympic biathlete Tim Burke told the athletes to dream big, make every day count, and to ask questions. He stressed that the best athletes always wanted to learn more about their sport.

Johnson spoke of finding his own path in the world, and not feeling constrained by what others might think is the right trajectory. He told the campers that they were ahead of the curve already compared to where he was at their age, and complimented their level of dedication and focus.

Dorcas Denhartog gave a heartfelt presentation and spoke her love of skiing and the family bonds that can be strengthened by our sport. She told the campers of her father and how he became both student of the sport, and her biggest fan when she was competing. He collected Olympic pins when he traveled to watch her at the winter games. After the Olympic Day celebration she passed out a pin from his collection to each of the campers, saying “I could think of no better way to make sure that that passion was passed on than to share his pins with New England’s aspiring Olympians. I had no idea if the skiers would understand, or if they would want a pin from a ski event that happened before cell phones. But I’d like to think that wherever that pin goes, it will add a little tug to the heart of that skier, inspire and empower them to follow their passion.”

Though the Olympians came from different backgrounds there was a commonality in their message that US Ski Team development coach Bryan Fish summed up as “push yourself toward bigger goals than you think you might be able to achieve, make each day count because experiences pass by faster than you think,  take the opportunity to learn about yourself and your sport each and every day- and last – enjoy the amazing people within our great sports. These people will be friends for life.”

It was a truly special celebration of personal and athletic history with amazing energy that carried over into the rest of the week’s training schedule. 

The following days included technique work, movement education, an epic long run/hike, and a fast paced agility course that kept the skiers on their toes and thinking one step ahead. It was exciting to see the dedication and enthusiasm of these young athletes as they drew inspiration from their coaches and each other to make the camp a success. Andy Newell joined the camp as both a coach and an athlete, taking part in all of the trainings alongside the campers, and offering unique insight into his years on the World Cup. He commented that he was impressed with the “fitness and athleticism of these young skiers” and later told us that ” because of this new athlete/coach relationship we were able to accomplish so much more together in a short period of time. The future of Eastern junior skiing is looking bright!”

Dorcas praised Andy’s presence at the camp, telling us that “His position now is going to be a key link of communication and understanding between the national team and our REG skiers. The skiers were able to make the connection between the legendary Newell they know about through the media, and the real person they met at the camp, who was once like them.”

NENSA Would like to thank the Northwood School, NYSEF, the Lake Placid Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and all the amazing coaches who helped make this week possible. Below we have included a few photos from the week, as well as a video of camper Ben Ogden rocking our agility course, and videos of the double pole test Scroll to the bottom of the post for results from the Agility Test, Uphill Run Test, and the Double Pole Test.

PHOTOS

VIDEOS:

Rollerski Agility Day for Ben Ogden

Alum Andy Newell appears to be challenging the next generation of cross country skiers. Looking good, Ben Ogden! 😮

Posted by U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team on Wednesday, June 27, 2018

 

 

RESULTS

Agility Test

Uphill Run TT

Double Pole Test

 

 

Slight Date Change for Eastern REG Camp ~ Now 6/24-6/29/17

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NENSA’s Eastern REG Camp will be held Saturday June 24 – Thursday June 29th, at Green Mountain Valley School campus, in Waitsfield Vermont.  This is a slight change from the original published dates of 6/22-6/28, due to USST coach scheduling and availability. This camp is by invitation only, and qualifying U16/U18/U20 athletes will be sent invites by May 1st.  All U16 athletes who qualified for Junior Nationals this year will automatically receive an invite.  U18/U20 invites based on final overall rankings for the season.

Eastern Regional Camp – REG

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REG will return to the Northwood School as the venue for our 2019 Regional Camp.  Camp will run from Monday June 24th through Friday the 28th.  Invitations will be sent out as final details are in place, hopefully by 4/20.

Camp will be led by US Ski Team staff along side top coaches from throughout New England.

This camp serves as an important part if the US Skiing Pipeline and athletes will run through standard testing with the potential to earn spots at NEG invite camps.  The program is part of the recent international success of US junior skiing.

We look forward to a week of focused training, learning and fun in the Adirondacks!

Questions – [email protected]

GMVSxc Summer Training Camp

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The camp registration link can be found HERE
 
Currently, this Sign Up is an “INTENT TO PARTICIPATE”. At the latest, on Monday July 6, we will make a final call if camp can be held safely. If that is the case we will proceed with taking payment at that time. 
 
This early registration with “INTENT” will give us an idea of the camp interest level and in turn the amount of food and staffing we need to organize.  
 
If you have been to camp before, we look forward to your return to the Mad River Valley! If you have not joined us in the past, consider this week of fun, challenging, motivating training. It will help you on the race trails come winter. We look forward to hearing from you!    
 
Hoping this note finds you all healthy and strong. Please reach out with questions! 

Stratton Mountain School Junior Summer Camp

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Stratton Mountain School Nordic Camps

SMS Nordic’s annual Summer Camps combine training and fun using a time-tested philosophy with proven results. The program boasts 24 consecutive years with at least 1 Gold Medal at Junior Nationals, as well as at least 1 skier qualifying for Junior World Championships. There, at least 3 skiers have won medals since 2016. Additionally, those accolades accompany both 80+ All-American finishes at Junior Nationals over the past five years and outstanding college placements including Dartmouth, UVM, Harvard, Middlebury, and UNH. SMS Nordic student-athletes train on 10+ Kilometers of groomed skiing from campus, with 3k of snowmaking at Stratton Mountain Resort, and enjoy Fall and Spring Sports including XC Running, Mountain Biking, Lacrosse, and Soccer.

Learn more about SMS Nordic. 

Think this could be you? Sign up for a SMS Nordic Camp today!

SMS Nordic Junior Camp

At the SMS Nordic Junior Camp participants train with nationally ranked skiers, work on skills essential for success, and leave with an understanding of the requirements to improve their fall training and ski faster than ever. Activities include classic and skate roller skiing, ski striding, hiking, soccer, swimming, evening entertainment, and more.

When: August 11-14, 2020
Where: Stratton Mountain School
Includes: Room, Board, Coaching, and a Camp T-Shirt
Open to: Skiers entering 9th through 12th grade
Cost: $415

Important Information for Junior Campers

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Stratton Mountain School BKL Summer Camp

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Think this could be you? Sign up for a SMS Nordic Camp today!

The SMS Nordic Program hosts two camps at Stratton Mountain School throughout the summer. Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Nordic Coach Matt Boobar for additional information.

SMS Nordic BKL Camp

The SMS Nordic BKL camp is designed for skiers entering grades 5 through 8. Campers are introduced to roller skiing and core strength as well as long-term training theories and techniques. The emphasis, however, is on being active, making friends and having fun! There are a wide variety of activities, including soccer, roller skiing, hiking, camp Olympics, swimming, evening entertainment, and ultimate Frisbee.

When: August 8-11, 2020
Where: Stratton Mountain School
Includes: Room, Board, Coaching and a Camp T-Shirt
Open to: Skiers entering 5th through 8th-grade
Cost: $415

Important Information for BKL Campers

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GMVSxc Summer Camps

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AUGUST 5-9, 2020: XC SUMMER CAMP

REGISTRATION LINK HERE

UPDATE!!

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GREEN MOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL XC SUMMER DRYLAND CAMP 2020-21
 
 
Hello All!
 
I hope this email finds you healthy, strong and still able to “dream skiing” in spite of the challenges that may seem to lie in our way. Fortunately, for all of us in the “Cross Country Ski Family”, our sport exists outdoors in the forests and in the fields verus indoors in pools and arenas and we will always be able to glide, in fresh air, effortlessly over the snow! Our sport will continue, and possibly even grow through this adversity so, no matter what, continue to stay positive and keep pursuing excellence on XC skis!   
 
In preparation for the 2020-21 race season we still plan to hold our GMVSxc Summer Dryland Camp, although it will look different than in years past. 
 

As with any activity, this camp will come with inherent challenges and risks. We are, therefore, following guidance from the State of Vermont, the Center for Disease Control as well as U.S. Ski & Snowboard and employing recommended risk mitigation strategies.

This year, the GMVSxc Summer Dryland Camp will be a DAY CAMP only from Wednesday, August 5th through Sunday, August 9th.

 
 
-If you still can join us, but live too far away for day commuting there are people that are considering local Mad River Valley rental options. Please let me know if this is something you are considering and I hope we can help to connect athletes and families. Camp cost will be reduced. 
 
-Camp will run from 8:30 AM-5 PM each day and we will have 2-3 training sessions Wed-Sat. Sunday will be a final Over Distance Training Day to conclude camp.
 
-Camp size will be limited to 25- coaches and athletes total.
 
-Lunches will be provided.
  
-All campers must adhere to the following VT STATE GUIDELINES for overnight camps AND quarantine as necessary even though this is a Day Camp. Please Review!
 
-All staff and athletes will undergo a health review temperature check and health check multiple times each day and all will need to sign a COVID Release Waiver. Any camper showing symptoms of illness will be isolated and will be required to depart camp as soon as possible.
 
-Indoor activities will be limited to the Racing Performance Center weight room in small groups.

-Staff members will provide transportation to local training venues in vans at limited capacities. Athletes will be assigned seats in vans  AND vehicles will be sanitized daily.

 

-All coaches/staff and athletes will be required to have masks on hand and to wear them at specified times and in various locations.

 
-The majority of our time will be spent outside training and finding our GRIT in the Mad River Valley- all on roads, trails and mountain sides! 
 
Please let me know if you will still join us! CAMP WILL BE CHALLENGING, FUN AND ENGAGING all with the goal of fostering a passion for the sport of Cross Country Skiing while teaching you to be fast on your skis this winter!!
 
 
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 GMVSxc Summer Camp 2019!
We look forward to hearing from you. 

At this time we are taking registrations but will not charge credit cards until we are sure that we can host our camp. 

Cost $485

Development Camps and Rollerski Programming Update

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NENSA is proud to continue celebrating the athletic accomplishments of this winter by introducing the 2020 Elite and Development Team nominations and give you some updates looking into the future.  While we don’t know our exact calendars for the next few months we do know that our skiers are healthy and will be resilient to whatever challenges they face.  We will best navigate this important moment by staying calm and optimistic.

Read on for the: 1) 2020 Elite and Development Team Nominations, 2) insight from U.S. Ski & Snowboard (including Regional (REG) Camp / U16 National Camp updates and selections), and 3) an outlook on how we are approaching NENSA rollerski programming.

  1. The criteria set forth to name the NENSA Elite and Development Team represent a pathway to regional, national and international success.  The number of athletes named to these teams each year demonstrates the depth of the Eastern region in cross country skiing.  Athletes named to these teams are invited to regional training camps and races, and part of a broader team that continues to excel at all levels.  Further Elite Team / Development Team information.

2020 Elite and Development Team Nominations

ELITE TEAM 20 men DEVO TEAM 26 men
Top 15 SR (4-8)
Kyle Bratrud Ian Moore EISA
Benjamin Lustgarten Raleigh Goessling
Simeon Hamilton Carter Hall
Adam Martin U23 (4-8)
Ian Torchia Elliot Ketchel EISA
Ben Ogden EISA / JWC Finn O’Connell EISA
Karl Schulz EISA / Mid – A Daniel Streinz
SR (top 3) Christian Gostout EISA
Akeo Maifeld-Carucci Adam Glueck EISA
Benjamin Saxton U20 (4-8)
Braden Becker Peter Moore
U23 (top 3) Anders Sonnesyn
Peter Wolter EISA Griffin Wright
Zane Fields U23WC Sam Hodges
Bill Harmeyer EISA Josh Valentine
U20 (top 3) U18 (4-8)
Scott Schulz EISA / Mid-A Aidan Burt
Isaac Freitas-Eagan EISA Mathias Boudreau-Golfman
James Kitch Jack Christner
Gregory Burt EISA Linden Niedeck
U18 (top 3) Jack Young
Will Koch U18 U16
Brian Bushey U18 Trey Jones
Finn Sweet Jack Lange
Fin Bailey
Nate Livingood
Tzevi Schwartz
Clint Macy
Cormac Leahy
Caden Cote
7 REG 18 REG 25 REG
ELITE TEAM 22 women DEVO TEAM 23 women
Top 15 U23 (4-8)
Sophie Caldwell Abigail Drach EISA
Jessie Diggins Erin Bianco
Julia Kern Lauren Jortberg EISA
Caitlin Patterson Lizzie Larkins
Katharine Ogden EISA Lucy Hochschartner Mid-A
Kaitlynn Miller Jackie Garso EISA/Mid-A
Sophia Laukli EISA / JWC Marin Coletta EISA
Alexandra Lawson EISA / U23WC U20 (4-8)
SR (top 3) Lucinda Anderson EISA
Evelina Sutro EISA Anna Lehmann
Alayna Sonnesyn Sofia Sanchez
Elizabeth Guiney Phoebe Sweet
U23 (top 3) Lillian Bates
Annika Landis EISA U18 (4-8)
Gabrielle Vandendries Quincy Massey-Bierman
Renae Anderson EISA Camille Bolduc
U20 (top 3) Samantha Nolan
Waverly Gebhardt Elsa Bolinger
Margaret Gellert EISA Emma Strack
Callie Young JWC U16
Charlotte Ogden Sofia Scirica
U18 (top 3) Evelyn Walton
Nina Seemann U18 Mica Bodkins
Amelia Tucker Emma Charles
Shea Brams Hattie Barker
U16 Maggie McGee
Ava Thurston U18
8 REG 16 REG 24 REG

 

2)  From Bryan Fish, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Cross Country Sport Development Manager:

“Winter 19-20 was once again historic in year.  Thank you for being such an integral part of this success.  I am reaching out to provide U.S. Ski & Snowboard insight for the upcoming summer camp season during this time of uncertainty.  Our first goal is to ensure health and safety of our whole ski community.  We also want to continue to motivate and engage our up-and-coming cross country skiers.  Our REG, National U16, NEG, and NTG camps are a critical opportunity to do motivate, engage, and progress our junior athletes.

Covid-19 continues to spread across the USA.  More states are implementing mandatory stay-at-home policies in an effort to slow the spread of this pandemic.  We will return to normalcy, however it is challenging at this current time to know when that will be.  We would like to propose the following guidance:

We are anticipating normalcy will return at or before late July/August, therefore we are planning (hoping) that National junior camps in late July and August can remain as scheduled.  Please note that we have received notification (below) that the 2020 Equinor International Junior Camp (IJC) in Norway is scheduled to be held.  Norway will re-evaluate the decision to host in early June (as outlined in the invite below).  We would like to keep this camp a part of our development pathway by participating in this every other year.  We had planned on taking part in the IJC camp prior to Covid-19 and we hope to maintain this plan.

Our guidance is that we should wait to schedule Regional Elite Group camps.  Initial regional planning of REG should take place with a the understanding that dates are tentative.  We propose re-evaluating REG dates on May 1st and determine if normal REG dates (mid-June through early-July) are appropriate OR if REG camps should be postponed and held later in summer – immediately before U16 camp, during U16 camp, or possibly in August.  U.S. Ski & Snowboard/ USST staffing would do its best to support REG, however we believe each region is highly capable of hosting a great camp without  U.S. Ski & Snowboard/ USST if necessary.  That said, we feel that creative options should be considered such as multiple REG camps held on the same dates.

PROPOSED PLAN:

  • Regional Elite Camp dates: re-evaluate appropriate dates to host REG camps May 1st.  Have later dates considered in advance of May 1st.
  • June NTG  Park City, UT June 7-14th – re-evaluate feasibility to host this camp on May 1st (recognize this camp might be cancelled due to Covid-19)
  • 2020 National U16 Camp is slated to be held in Sun Valley, Idaho July 18-25
  • 2020 Equinor International Junior Camp – (Lillehammer, NOR Aug 7-14) (USA – 2weeks – Aug 2-14)

Thank you for your continued hard work, patience, and persistence in keeping our athletes safe, healthy, and motivated. “

Bryan

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Proposed 2020 Eastern REG Camp – Stratton Mountain School
June 23-27 — feasibility of this date will be re-examined May 1st
Backup dates: August 17 – 21

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New England Nominations for 2020 U16 National Camp – Sun Valley, Idaho
July 18-25 — feasibility of this date will be re-examined mid-May / early June.

Below is the information regarding the National U16 Camp Selections for 2020. The calculations  were determined using the posted U16 selection procedures with the  exception that only the first two races were able to be utilized for scoring. In some ways, though we were fortunate in that we had one race in each technique.  Remember that a skier can score either their prelim or their final result from the sprint but not both.

For your reference:  National U16 Camp Selection Criteria

https://usskiandsnowboard.org/sites/default/files/files-resources/files/2020/U16%20Development%20Camp%20Selection%20Criteria.docx%282%29.pdf

Rankings as Calculated via National U16 Camp Selection rankings

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sn2f1PGnj-KSkF4u2N1-3FoEB3rvOTHKvMfyWiB2yqA/edit#gid=796743291

Girls:
Sophia Scirica
Ava Thurston
Emma Charles
Hattie Barker

Boys:
Trey Jones
Fin Bailey
Jack Lange
Cormac Leahy
Clint Macy

3)  Our 2020 Rollerski Programming is currently in a holding pattern as we want to ensure the safety of our community before trying to publish dates for programming.  We are optimistic we will be able to offer clinics, club outreach opportunities and competition before or during the fall.  We can’t wait to share exciting events with our population again and will be in touch with updates as soon as they are available.

  • You can look forward to a “how to build” a bicycle ramp video in the coming weeks – so find carpenter / builder in the and we can help build some fun remotely.

 

Mansfield Nordic Mountain Camp

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Mountain Camp 2019

July 6 – July 11

In three short years, Mountain Camp has grown into one of Mansfield Nordic Club’s most popular events! This summer training camp is filled with beautiful rollerskiing, long hikes, epic vistas, and shred-heavy mountain bike rides and trail runs. Everything takes places amid the White Mountains of New Hampshire, as the village of North Conway serves as our home-base.

Many classic elements of Mountain Camp will remain for 2019…some old favorites:

Rollerskiing up the scenic Kancamagus Highway

Making it to the top of Mt Washington, one way or another!

A return to the popular Red Tail Trail for mountain bikers

Some new additions for this year’s edition of Mountain Camp:

Competition in the Loon Mountain Race, which takes places on the 2nd day of camp

One more day! Camp will now be 5 nights/6 days: a full week’s duration of training time!

THE DETAILS

Open to U18 skiers and above, or U16 by invitation only

(Rising U14 or U16 skier? Check out Mini Mountain Camp on the Event Calendar!)

Dates: July 6th-11th (Sat-Thurs), 2019

Location: North Conway, NH (men’s house and women’s house)

Cost: $399

Space: 14 athletes total.

MOUNTAIN CAMP REGISTRATION