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2014-2015 NYSSRA MANUAL INDEX
The NYSSRA Alpine Competition Manual is an official publication
of the New York State Ski Racing Association, Alpine, Inc. Keep your copy
of the Manual as an important reference for this ski season. The electronic
Manual at www.nyssra.org will be updated as needed during the season. Refer to NYSSRA website www.nyssra.org for additional up-to-date information.
SECTION 1 SKI RACING IN NEW YORK - General Information
NYSSRA Manual Advertisors
USSA Membership & NYSSRA Racer Support Funds
NYSSRA Membership Information
SECTION 2 RULES & PROCEDURES
Race Entries
NYSSRA Sportsmanship, Code of Conduct
Rules for Speed & Racer Support
SECTION 3 COACHES
Coaches Membership
SECTION 4 RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
New York State Alpine Elite Team
New York State Awards
SECTION 5 U12, U14, U16 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Children's Program Description
U16 Racing
U16 Progression Chart
U14 Racing
U14 Progression Chart
Late Winter Racing & Kandahar Events
SECTION 6 U18, U21, Sr COMPETITION PROGRAM
Program Description
NYSSRA Sportsmanship Code of Conduct
Selection Information
Sportsmanship, Code of Conduct
NYSSRA Race Series & ECS NYS Championships
FIS Junior Finals Team & USSA Eastern Finals
FIS Information
SECTION 7 DIRECTORY
Committees & Members
Coaches & Club Representatives
Thanks for advertising with NYSSRA
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Holiday Valley Training Center
Hunt Hollow Race Team
Labrador Mtn
Ligety/Weibrecht Camp
Mud Sweat & Gears
Northwood School
NYSEF Mt. Hood Summer Ski Camp
Polar Bear Ski Club
Reliable Racing
The Ski Company
Snow Ridge
Song Mountain
Sports Page
Toggenburg Ski Center
Windham Mountain
Wildwood on the Lake
Thanks to our NYSSRA Sponsors for supporting our
Teams and Event Winners
The Dawson Family
Harden Furniture
Mud, Sweat n' Gears
Reliable Racing Supply
Rossignol
Twitchell Sportwear
Section 1
USSA MEMBERSHIP
Amateur ski racing in the United States comes under the organization of the
United States Ski Association (USSA). Any skier wishing to compete in a USSA
sanctioned race must first become a member of USSA. This membership must be
renewed each year. A USSA membership number is assigned when a skier first
joins the organization and does not change as long as the skier retains membership.
The racer must put the membership number on every race entry form and present
the membership card at race registration.
When a competitor pays the fee as a U16-U18-U21 competitor they are included in the USSA Computerized Competitor Classification System and results will
appear on the USSA Seeding List. This list is maintained to show racers' national
rank in Combined, Downhill, Super G, Giant Slalom and Slalom.
USSA Competition Guides are mailed to Alpine coaches, officials and clubs
only. Competition Guides and Directory are also posted online to view and download.
Application forms are available at www.ussa.org. All participants in the Alpine
program must also sign waivers found with the membership form.
Once your USSA membership is processed, you can download and print
your USSA membership card. You may download verification of membership from
Member Lookup on ussa.org. Enter your first and last name, then click ENTER or
FIND. If processed, the membership number will be highlighted. To print click on
the highlighted membership number and print.
FIS membership information can be found at www.fis-ski.com
NYSSRA
Racer Support
These funds are used to partially reimburse top racers in the different age categories for the extraordinary expenses they incur at their level of participation
in cases involving travel to races above the Eastern Cup level. The Committee
reserves the right to recommend assistance for various development activities.
Coaches may apply for support funds if they attend out of region national coaches
clinics. In addition, available funds may be used for NYSSRA coaches clinics to promote coaches education within our State. The level of support is dependent on the amount of funds set aside by the Alpine Executive Committee.
Members appointed to the Racer Support Committee are NYSSRA
President, Treasurer, NYSSRA Program Director and chair(s) of U18 Dev
Com. A thorough accounting of money spent including receipts, must
be sent with the application and emailed to NYSSRA Program Director. The racer support committee evaluates these requests as received.
Note: Applicants for racer support money must be NYSSRA members in good
standing prior to Dec.1, 2014. The primary source of funds for Racer Support is a $2 NYSSRA Race Fee placed on U18-U21 NYS sanctioned races.
NYSSRA MEMBERSHIP
The New York State Ski Racing Association, Alpine Inc. is the official governing body for competition in the State of New York for the United States Ski
Association (USSA). NYSSRA coordinates and is responsible for:
• Scheduling of races in New York State, including all USSA sanctioned races.
• Selection of teams using late January membership data to fill State Quotas
to regional races.
• Assignment of officials to races.
• Communication and education for racers, officials and coaches.
• Financial support - Racer Support Fund for NYSSRA racers competing at
upper levels of competition.
NYSSRA Board of Directors
President
Jason Barcoff
VP 1
Maren Hosmer
VP 2
Mark Sertl
Immediate Past Pres -Chuck Schweitzer
Coaches Committee
Chairpersons
Steve Mergenthaler
Secretary
Kathy Chase
Treasurer
Mark Sertl
Athlete Rep
Travis Widger
Alpine Officials Committee
Mike Browne
Other appointed Members of the Association (non-voting/limited term)
Coaches Committee
Steve Mergenthaler
U18/U21 Development Com
John Przekop/John Norton
U16 Development Committee
Tyler Travis
U14 Development Committee
Rich Burnley
U12 Development Committee
Beatty Schulter
Alpine Officials Committee
Mike Browne
Alpine Officials Education
Martin Besant
The Assembly of Delegates conducts the business of NYSSRA. The NYSSRA structure creates a committee organization that separates the interests
of NYSSRA into focus groups to concentrate on a specific interest. The committees are empowered by the Executive Committee which runs the business
of NYSSRA. All committee members must be current NYSSRA members.
The active committees of NYSSRA are:
CommitteeFocus
Board of Directors
Total Program Organization
Coaches Committee Create long term policy/long term education
Officials Committee
Implement Officials program
Officials Education Sub-Committee Officials Education
U18 Development Committee Initiate policy/Team & FIS Selection
U16 Development Committee
Initiate policy/Team Selection
U14 Development Committee Initiate policy/Team Selection
U12 Development Committee
Initiate policy
Awards Committee
Annual awards selection
Race Competition Committee
Race related appeals/discretionary
Racer Support Committee
Allocate Funds
Review CommitteeReviews decisions/appeals
NOTE: Most committee information can be found at the back of this Manual.
Each committee consists of selected volunteers who have shown initiative
and expertise in the respective focus area. Committees submit a report at
NYSSRA meetings for approval by the General Assembly. Proposals, comments, questions and other NYSSRA business should be
routed to the appropriate committee for discussion and consideration. This
can be accomplished by passing the information through the council organization to committee chair or by contacting the committee members directly.
A NYSSRA meeting is held yearly in the Spring. Meeting date and time is
posted on the NYSSRA website. Due to the yearly cycle of the ski racing
organizations, timely inputs to NYSSRA should take place in early spring.
COMPETITION CATEGORIES - 2015
NYSSRA membership is
available online at www.
nyssra.org. October 15th
is the deadline for membership renewal. Membership
renewals after October 15th must include a late fee. New first time memberships are not subject to this
late fee, but please sign up
online as soon as possible.
Competitors in the NYSSRA and USSA Alpine
program are assigned to race classes according to age.
U8-U16
U8
U10
U12
U14
U16
U18-U21
U18
U21
Born in 2007 & Younger
Born in 2005-06
Born in 2003-04
Born in 2001-02
Born in 1999-00
Born in 1997-98
Born in 1994, 1995, 1996
SECTION 2
RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR RACERS & COACHES
RACE ENTRIES
There are two ways to register for
races, online or mail-in. Either way
paid entries must be received by the
Race Organizer 2 days prior to the
race date or as noted below.
Online Entries can be made from the
schedules page on www.nyssra.org. Current online competitor lists are
available on the NYSSRA schedules
page.
Mail in Entries must include the race
fee and the appropriate voucher (race
entry card) for each race start. Race
entry vouchers are available in Member Services tab on www.nyssra.org.
U18-U21 use the USSA entry card.
U8-U16 use the NYSSRA entry card. Addresses are posted on the schedules page.
Acceptable Mail Entry: PAID, Postmarked 5 days before OR received 2
days prior to the race date. RULE: In
New York State, a race organizer may
accept late entries subject to a $50
late fee. Note - A race may be closed
before the entry deadline due to field
size. Entry limitations are posted on
the website schedules page. Each
club may set its own policy to either
accept or not accept phone entries. A $25 phone entry charge is recommended, if allowed.
Please note that mail-in entries will not
be displayed on the competior lists until
they have been received and entered
by the Race Organizer.
Race Withdrawal: Competitors may
withdraw entries without forfeiture of
any entry fees paid until 4 PM two days
before the race start or the beginning
of official training. After that time, the
race organizer is obligated to refund
entry fees only if the entrant can prove
that his or her inability to compete was
due to force majeure (circumstances
beyond the racer's control).
Non-Sufficient Funds: Racers
whose checks are returned for nonsufficient funds will be restricted from
participation in future races. Their
membership in NYSSRA for the next
season will not be accepted until they
have made good on any outstanding
entry fee obligations.
No Shows: The racer has the responsibility to notify the race organizer if
they are not going to compete. There
are many problems caused by noshows. Phone numbers of ski club
contacts are in this Manual for your
use.
Any racers, coaches and parents who
feel that there is a problem concerning any NYSSRA racer and the USSA
Seeding List should contact Connie
Webster. Do not contact the Eastern
Office directly.
Racers should always take their
USSA membership card with them
to races. You will be asked to
produce them at race registration.
Sportsmanship
Code of Conduct
NYSSRA members are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner
befitting worthy representatives of their families, ski areas and in conformity with
the best traditions of Alpine Ski Racing in New York State.
Section 1: All NYSSRA members, including athletes, coaches, officials, race
organizers and volunteers shall be subject to the jurisdiction of and shall abide
by the International Ski Competition Rules (the "ICR"), U.S. Skiing Constitution,
bylaws, rules and regulations and NYSSRA Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, rules
and regulations (the "Competition Rules").
Section 2: While in competitions, going to and from competitions and while at ski
areas hosting competitions, NYSSRA members shall:
1. Maintain high standards of moral and ethical conduct including self-control,
responsible behavior, consideration for others' physical and emotional well-being,
restraint from profane and abusive language, and courtesy and good manners in
public places and while traveling;
2. Abstain totally from alcohol and the illegal use of drugs;
3. While at NYSSRA sponsored camps, adhere to all rules;
4. Adhere to and be knowledgeable of all Competition Rules.
NYSSRA has a no tolerance policy for the above items.
Section 3: Failure to comply with any of the above can lead to disciplinary action against NYSSRA members by: 1) The NYSSRA program director with the
advise and consent of the NYSSRA Executive Committee; 2) the Race Jury on
the recommendation of a member of the Jury; 3) the Technical Delegate; or 4) the
designated State Team leader.
Section 4: Disciplinary action taken can include, but is not limited to:
1. Any disciplinary measure allowed by the Competition Rules
2. Disqualify from a specific race and/or suspension from future races.
3. Withdrawal of future NYSSRA Camp invitations.
All disciplinary action is to be reported to NYSSRA, c/o Program Director.
Any disciplinary action taken shall be applied fairly and equitably to all parties
involved. Any disciplinary action that would prevent a NYSSRA member from
participating in competition for a period greater than 21 days will be conducted in
accord with the Due Process procedures set forth by U.S. Skiing, and held before
the NYSSRA Review Committee.
NYSSRA Appeals Committee
The NYSSRA Review Committee reviews decisions relating to selection, the Race
Jury, the Technical Delegate and disciplinary action taken pursuant to the Code of Conduct.
The Appeals and Due Process procedures as set forth in the USSA Competition Manual
shall apply except as modified hereafter.
Appeals must be submitted within 48 hours after the announcement/publication of
the decision from which the appeal is being taken. All Appeals shall be filed with NYSSRA
c/o the Program Director and USSA Eastern Office. On Appeal, factual issues shall be
overturned only if it is found that the decision below was an abuse of discretion; issues
relating to the interpretation and application of the Competition Rules, as that term is
defined in the Code of Conduct, shall be reviewed de novo.
SECTION 3
Coaches
Memberships: Coaches need to be current members of USSA and NYSSRA.
USSA Coaches Membership: Periodic background screening is required for all
coaches and officials. USSA will re-screen coaches and officials with a target of rescreening about 30% of the coaches and officials annually. Background screening
registration is required within 10 days of USSA membership registration.
Coaches must earn at least 2 USSA coaches ed credits every 2 years to stay current
with USSA. For new coaches - Fast Track option enables coaches to join the 1st
year if you have no USSA coaches ed credits. Go to USSA.org for more information.
NYS Coaches Ed projects will be recognized by USSA for coaches ed credit.
USSA membership card is printable from USSA.org. Go to My USSA and Print Member
Card. As with the membership verification, only active memberships will print. If an
individual has registered for a coach membership, but his/her background screening
or education component is “pending”, no card will print until completed.
In order to participate/register as a coach in a USSA/NYSSRA sanctioned
event, USSA and NYSSRA Coaches memberships are required.
Certifications: Referees are required to attend USSA Referee updates bi-annually
to maintain the Referee credential. USSA Referee clinics/updates and exams are
offered throughout our State each Fall. Coursesetters are required to have current
USSA Referee certification.
NYSSRA Coaches Membership: All NYSSRA coaches membership applicants are
listed as NYSSRA OFFICIALS until NYSSRA Coaches Membership requirements
have been met. It's free if you register also as a NYS Competitor.
NYSSRA Coaches Membership Requirements:
1. Head Coach submits coach's name on current coaching staff roster to kims@
nyssra.org and conniew@nyssra.org.
2. Current NYSSRA Officials membership
3. Current USSA coach.
*NYSSRA does not issue membership cards. Race Administrators have access
online to a list of current coaches at race registration.
NYSSRA membership is required for coaches to participate in NYSSRA
education clinics, races and training camps.
Periodically check nyssra.org in the coaches/officials/RA tab and email alerts for
upcoming clinic information.
SECTION 4
RACER RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
New York State Alpine Team
Sponsored by Harden Furniture
NYSSRA recognizes and rewards athletes for accomplishments at all levels of ski racing. Alpine Team members are strongly encouraged to give back
to NYSSRA and participate in NYSSRA sponsored events when possible. For
'14-'15 Team NYSSRA named Alpine NYSSRA Team members are named from
2013-2014 results. To be eligible for this honor, nominees who qualify through
state and regional criteria must be NYSSRA members in good standing and have
participated in two NYSSRA races during the 2013-2014 season. Selection for '14-'15 season - (based on performance in the 20132014 season - criteria is the same for men & women)
State Level:
1.Race winners at the NYSSRA U18/21 State Championships (SL, GS, SG)
2.Overall State Champion - lowest total race points in all events contested at the NYSSRA U18/U21 State Championships (must finish all races)
3.Top 3 Overall NYSSRA ECS point holders at end of season
Regional Level:
1. Race podium at Eastern FIS Finals (U18/U21)
2. Race winner at Eastern USSA Finals (U18/U21)
3. Race podium at USSA Eastern U16 Championships
4. Selection to U18 National Championships or US National Championships
National/International Level (Honorary)
1.Current USSA Eastern RegionalTraining Group or Canadian Provincial Team Nominee
2.Current National Team or National Training Group Nominee
3.Current NCAA All American
4.Current USCSA All American
NYSSRA ALPINE TEAM FOR 2014-2015.
NYSSRA Alpine Team
Cecily Decker
Lily Hogan
Jacob Hopfinger
Connor Kelly
Beatrix Lever
Patricia Mangan
William Mangan
David Meola
Madison Muxworthy
Katherine Grace Norris
Tara Seigle
Honorary:
Thomas Beismeyer - USST
Kenzi Dignes (USCSA - Cornell Univ
Kevin Drury (NCAA - University of VT
Andrew Weibrecht - USST
NYSSRA Awards
General & U14/U16
Coaches - Submit nominations to NYSSRA by February
Don Jugle
Memorial
Award
This annual award is presented to an outstanding individual/
organization who exhibits hard work, dedication, unselfishness, and/or sponsorship to preserve fairness in ski racing
in order that those racers who start at the end have as equal
a chance as those starting first.
Bruce Bolger
NYSSRA
Coach of the
Year
Through dedication to athletes, perseverance and an ongoing
interest in coaches education, this person has demonstrated
excellence in coaching alpine ski racing in New York. We're
proud to say congratulations to:
Andrew Minier
U16
Horst Weber
Award
This award goes to the U16 New York racer who best reflects
unselfish sportsmanship and has shown these traits by their
ski results, dedication, determination and accomplishment in
the sport of ski racing.
John Carbaugh
NYSSRA
Council
Cup Award
Each year this permanent Cup is passed to the winning Council
at U14 State Championships. Highest total points from each
council's top 3 finishers in each run using Team Points Scoring method. The winning Council:
Niagara Council
U16 Most
Improved
Award
The recipients, one boy and one girl, are elected for significant improvement over a two year period based primarily on
race results while they are a U16 athlete.
Chole Doctor & Alexandar Wylie
Jan Burnap
U16
Combined
Award
During the U16 State Championships one boy and one girl
are named for this combined event award using simple place
points. Best GS race, best SL race and SG#1 are used for
scoring.
Don Cushing
U14
Skimeister
Award
During the U14 State Championships the top boy and girl are
selected based on simple place points from all runs during
the weekend.
Cecily Decker Aiden Cohane
Camryn Glick & Max Carbaugh
U18-U21 NYSSRA Awards
Hal Evans
Award
Hal Evans from Lake Placid was a friend of ski racing. This award is given to the man and woman who have
the lowest combined race points at ECS Empire Winter
Games SG and GS. The permanent plaque remains at
Whiteface.
Madison Muxworthy Jacob Middleton
These awards are presented to the overall winners, man
Empire
and woman, with the lowest total race points at the ECS
Cup
NYS Championships (SG,GS,SL)
Skimeister
Award
NYSSRA
Speed/Tech
Award
Tara Seigle
William Mangan
This award is given for the best combined time from
the ECS BM SG #1 and the ECS NYS Champs SL.
Madison Muxworthy Connor Kelly
Empire Cup This award goes to 3 U18 men and U18 women with the
Series
highest total points on the seasonal ECS running score
Award
at the end of the Empire Cup Series.
Madison Muxworthy William Mangan
Katharine Grace Norris
David Meola
Lily Hogan
Drexler
Memorial
Award
Jacob Hopfinger
This memorial award for Joe and Brett Drexler is awarded
to the man who has the lowest combined race points at
the ECS Empire Winter Games at WF GS and SL.
Jeff Swagler
Landmark
Trophy
Lynn Brown
Award
Whiteface Mountain Regional Visitors Bureau honors
the winners of the NYS ESG Empire Winter Games SL.
The 2014 recipients are:
Sheila Decker
David Meola
This award is given annually to the U18 New York racer
who best reflects unselfish sportsmanship and who has
shown these traits by their actions, dedication, determination and accomplishment in the sport of ski racing. Aiden Elizondo
Sally Davis
Scholar
Athlete
Award
The annual Sally Davis Scholar/Athlete Award is presented to those racers who 1) maintain a 90 average
Spring '14 and Fall '14 and 2) are in the top 1/2 of ECS
standings as of Feb 1st. The 2014 recipients are:
Julian Barile
Joseph Carrier
Dalton Carter
Sheila Decker
Hannah Doro
Aiden Elizondo
Madeline Evans
Garrett Hinge
Patrick Hylkema
Alexis Kane
Phillip Maier
William Mangan
Kelly Oot Meredith Parenti Owen Reilly
Sophia Richards Mitchell Schweitzer
Tara Seigle Nicholas Sertl
Gunnar Sertl
Austin Swirsky
Mitchell Teal
Joseph Vasile
Max Webber
NYSSRA Awards Selection Committee: Nominations for awards should be
submitted to NYSSRA Office in March. Final selections will be made by NYSSRA
President, 1st VP, the relevant Development Committee Chairperson, AO Chairperson and NYSSRA Program Director.
SECTION 5
U16 & CHILDREN'S RACING (U8 - U14)
INTRODUCTION
Please review the Sportsmanship Code of Conduct.
The key to learning is to insure a
positive first experience that is fun. Fun facilitates learning which in turn
motivates the child. When first learning a skill, a relaxed, low-anxiety
climate encourages the child to try
new things. A child has a natural
self-motivated learning aptitude if the
situation is suitable and attainable
goals are set within his reach. The
NYSSRA Junior Program is designed
to promote learning through approval,
praise and encouragement. With
empathy, unlimited opportunities can
be attained.
It is important for our young racers
to learn that the only real competition is within themselves. Learning
the intrinsic rewards of sport is the
most valuable lesson we can teach
them. The starting point, center and
end of learning should begin with the
child, their growth and development. There are many contributing factors
in this process. A child's attitudes,
values and behavior are learned from
the people most impressionable to
them - such as their own parents and
coaches. Parents should realize the
impact they have on their offspring. The key is not to push your child into
sports, but to insure that first experience is positive .
Parents should always be available
with positive reinforcement. Learn
more about your local club program.
Coaches and parents should make
sure that each youngster is properly outfitted for maximum results
and safety. Make sure to consult
your coach, the local ski shops and
anyone else you might know who is
up to date regarding ski equipment. Learn how to properly take care of
your equipment.
Both the New York State Ski Racing
Association and the United States
Ski Association are important organizations to familiarize yourself with
as a racer or supporter. Learn what
they can do for you and what you,
in return, can help them with. Your
participation is critical for successful,
fair and safe events. Please read all
Alpine ski related information available on ussa.org.
Race Entries:
Online race registration is available
at www.nyssra.org Schedules page. Mail-in entries: U10-12-14 racers use NYS vouchers (race entry forms)
available on nyssra.org/member services page.
A completed entry includes a voucher
and payment which must be received
by the Race Administrator at least 2
days prior to the race to be considered on time.
Online registration is required at the
U16, U14 State Championships and
the Kandahar races.
USSA MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES
U16's must purchase a USSA Competitor Membership. U14 & younger participant
racer must purchase a USSA Youth Competitor Membership. Racers competing in
U14 & U16 State Championships must present
their USSA Competitor
membership card at race
registration.
All membership renewals received by
USSA after October 15th will be charged a late
fee. These memberships will not be processed
until the late fee is received.
It is very important, especially for the race
organizer's liability, that racers have their current USSA Membership card for presentation
at every race.
For specific registration questions contact your
coach.
Team Selection
Committees
U14
Rich Burnley
Alex Nenno
Andrew Minier
U16
Brad Rauch
Steve Mergenthaler
Jim Holt
Jeff Walker
NYSSRA MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES
All U8-U10-U12-U14-U16 racers competing
in the Council Series, U16 Cup Series, State
Championships, U16 Eastern Championships
and participating in NYSSRA sponsored training camps must be registered with both NYSSRA and USSA. All racers need to commit to
one Council including Independents. Renewals
are subject to a late fee after October 15th.
For Race Administrators - All sanctioned USSA race results need to be sent to
USSA via National/FIS software.
U16 Racing
INTRODUCTION
U16s participate in a statewide
series called the U16 Cup Series. During January through mid February the State is divided into 2
divisions: West and East. This age
group competes in Slalom, Giant
Slalom and Super Giant Slalom. The series culminates with the
Open U16 State Championships
and for some qualifying for Empire
State Games. U16s must race
within their home division Cup
Series. NYSSRAs philosophy is
to keep race starts, cost and travel
at a minimum.
2014 U16 Championships Team
Cecily Decker
Beatrix Lever
Julia Smith
Elizabeth Rankin
Taylor Davies
Alyson Brunell
Lillian Silverstein
Gabriella Vasile
Sierra Bouchard
Kylie Mackie
Isabella Wylie
Victor Wiacek
Carter Lawrence
Thomas Shantler
Eric Greenstein
Dillon Smith
Joseph Mergl
Alex Hohman
Jake Jenkins
Evan Scriven
Ethan Hejna
JD Foxcroft
John Carbaugh
U16 Fundamentals & Dryland
Camps
U16 athletes are invited to apply for
selection to Fundamentals and Dryland
training camps in Lake Placid. Go to
www.nyssra.org for application and
further information.
Eastern Projects: Go to NYSSRA
website Eastern Schedule or check
USSA website/Eastern Region for
more info.
NOTE: U16 Teams consist of those
members who participate at the
Championship events. Those who do
not participate are ineligible for Team
membership.
2014 U16 Finals Team
Olivia Reynolds
Chloe Doctor
Olivia Reynolds
Miranda Davenport
Alexa Barile
Chloe Richards
Celine Bacha
Annabelle Feist
Lake Tibodeau
Brittany Pollack
Sophia Jaeger
Danielle Mason
2014 U16 Am Can Qualifiers
Beatrix Leaver
Aiden Cohane
Klyie Mackie
Victor Wiacek
Lillian Silverstein
Ethan Henja
Liddy Rankin
Josef Mergl
Dillon Smith
Carter Lawrence
Tommy Shantler
Peter Reynolds
Alex Akoundi
Cy Barkauskas
Jacob Flaherty
Zachary Thorp
Matthew Kane
Jonathan Neron
David Flaherty
Ryan Fries
Max Klebba
Blake Piper
Mack Hurley
U16 PROGRESSION CHART
East U16 An Cam
March 26-29
Stowe
East U16 Champs
East U16 Finals
March 16-20
Whiteface
March 12-15
Sunday River
NYS U16 State Championships
February 25-March 1
Hunt Hollow & Bristol
Open Event
Empire State Games
Quota 60 - Selection
Process Below
SG Camps & Race
East Division Gore - Jan 31-Feb 2 West Division Bristol - Jan 31-Feb 2
EAST DIVISION Cup Series
Adirondack, Rip Van Winkle, Mountain
WEST DIVISION Cup Series
Niagara, Genesee, Central
Seeding & General Information
U16 Cup Series - The seeding for U16 Cup
races is random draw, boys and girls within
their own gender. The second run is reverse
order. DNF and DSQs run within reverse
seed order for the 2nd run. Girls run first
both runs. Note: If an athlete registers day
of race he/she runs last (in same gender
seeding) both runs.
New for '15 - All U16 races are scored
races. USSA Race Points earned will not
be used for selection or seeding at Cup
races.
Out of State Athletes - Requests to participate in this series must go through State
Chairmen as designated by Eastern Children's Committee. The out of state athletes
are randomized within the field unless the
number is greater than 5% of the field per
gender, in which case they will run at the end.
U16 SG Cup Series - 1st year U16 must
fully participate in your SG Division Camp
2 training days . 2nd year U16s are no
longer required to participate. However it is
highly recommended.
Empire State Games - A quota of 60 U16
athletes from U16 Cup Series will be named.
Gender quotas will be based on end of January NYSSRA membership.
Selection process - All Cup races (including
SG) are included in selection for ESG. ESG
selection will be based on best single race
(combined result only) using simple place
points. Ties are broken by the next best result. First year U16s must have participated
fully in the Eastern Elite Speed Camp or a
U16 Division SG Camp to be considered for
selection.
U16 State Championships - Open scored
event consisting of M/W SG, men's GS
day, women's GS day, M/W SL day and a
Combined event for scoring consisting of
the combined result of SG and 1st SL run
(total time).
U16 Information - continued
General - The State is divided
into 2 Divisions, the East (Mtn, Adirondack & RVW Councils) and the West
(Niagara, Genesee & Central Councils). Qualifying for Empire State Games
from U16 Cup Series: ESG selection
is based on best single race (combined
result only) using simple place points.
Ties are broken by the best result and
then the next best result outside of the
selection criteria (i.e. 1st,6th,7th,8th, etc
results)
Qualifying to U16 State Champs:
U16s must compete in a minimum of 2
Cup races in order to be eligible to participate at U16 State Championships.
USSA points are used for seeding for first run. Second run is flip 30 bibbo. Girls
run prior to boys for all events.
Out of State Athletes: Up to 6 out of
state U16s may join our State Championships. They are removed from the results
for team selection purposes. Requests
must be submitted through State Chairs
at least 10 days prior to series.
Seeding - Any out of State racer will run
bibbo after the flip for 2nd run.
Eastern U16 Events: U16 Champion-
ships and U16 Finals Teams are selected
based on the best 1 of 4 result. Ties are
broken by the best result and then the
next best result outside of the selection
criteria (i.e. 1st,6th,7th,8th, etc results)
U16 Submission Process to
Empire Cup Series (ECS) Races:
For all ECS races: U18/U21,Sr athletes have priority for registering in all
ECS races. Race organizers must publish a maximum field size and deadline for
entry. If the maximum field size has not
been reached by the published deadline,
U16 athletes may register for the race on
a first come/first served basis. It is the
responsibility of the race organizer to
adhere to the published maximum field
size and to manage entry procedure.
NEW YORK STATE TEAM
SELECTION RULE FOR
U16 COMPETITION
This procedure is designed to be used
only in rare instances in the selection of
U16 NYS Teams. The implementation
of the procedure must be accomplished
as soon as possible after the necessary
results are available.
• The designated team quota for
both boys and girls, less the final 2 positions in each category, will be filled by
the published selection procedure.
• One, or both, of the final 2 positions in either the boys or girls may be
filled by discretionary choice of the U16
Selection Committees.
• All of the following criteria must
be met to qualify for a discretionary
choice:
1. Injury, illness, or other
circumstance beyond the racer's control
has prevented the skier from qualifying.
2. The skier has a record
of outstanding performance. This would
be defined as race results that would
place the individual with racing times
that would be consistently comparable
to the top State Age Class competitor.
3. The skier chosen has
clearly exhibited superior potential. This
would be defined as race results that
indicate this racer could be expected to
perform consistently above the level of
their statewide contemporaries.
• In the event that no racers shall
qualify for discretionary choice, the next
place finishers in order of finish will be
used to fill the Team Quota.
Written petitions for consideration
under the Team Selection Rule
must be presented by a coach to
the Team Selection Committee
within one half hour after the conclusion of the final qualifying race.
Discretionary Options: NYS Selection
Rule as applied to U16 Competition (above).
U 14 Racing
Introduction: New York State is divided into 6 geographic councils. U14 ath-
letes qualify for their State Championships during their club affiliated Council races in
January and February. The disciplines included at this level are Slalom, Giant Slalom,
Super G, Dual Paneled SL, and Kombi.
Council and Inter-Council Racing - Please go to NYSSRA.com for U14 Schedule
• Councils use 4 races to qualify U14 athletes to State Championships. 1 of 4
races MUST be an “Dual-Council” race. An Dual-Council race is a U14 only race that
takes place between 2 councils (Division). The Divisions races are as follows:
Western Division: GVSC & Niagara - Bristol
Central Division: Central & Adirondack - Song
Eastern Division: Mountain & Rip Van Winkle - West Mtn
•Division SG races will also be used to qualify to U14 States. Full 2 day SG Camp
participation is mandatory. Participation in SG race is not required. U14 athletes who
have participated in a 2015 USSA/Eastern Invitational SG Camp meet the camp participation requirement. Division SG races are as follows:
Bristol U14 SG Race - NFSC & GVSC
Gore U14 SG Race - Mtn. & Central
Windham U14 SG Race - ADK & RVW
Equipment Requirements
•U14 athletes are required to ski and race on GS or SG skis only for all U14 SG
Races and SG Camps.
Selection to U14 State Championships & Council Quotas
• Best 5 of 13 results (single runs & race result) from the 4 Council races + SG
race. Ties are broken by the best result and then the next best result outside of the
selection criteria (i.e. 1st,6th,7th,8th, etc results).
• A total of 140 racers will be named to U14 State Championships from the 6 Councils. These quotas, based Jan 29th membership data, will be posted on www.nyssra.
org by the end of Jan.
4 Day U14 State Championships at Gore
Thursday - SG Training and Skills Assessment
Friday - SG Race and Skills Assessment
Saturday - GS race
Sunday - SL race
• Athletes are required to participate 100% in the Skills Assessment to be considered
for State Team selection. This is an important part of NYSSRA's long term development
initiative. We encourage all clubs to promote its importance by including Skills Assessment into their training plan.
U14 Skills Assessments
• The Skills Assessment will be executed Thurs and Friday afternoon of the
State Championship weekend at Gore. Athletes are expected to perform the
required skills. Programs are encouraged to prepare their U14 athletes during
the season for this required event.
• 3 skills will be tested at U14 States will be selected from 6 possible skills:
1 ski, apex, pivot slips, lane change, pole jumps, hop turns. The 3 contested
skills will be selected at random at the coaches meeting prior to the start of the
event.
Course Setting at U14 State Championships
• The course setters for U14 State Championships will be determined by the U14
Development Committee with approval of the NYSSRA Executive Committee. Each
council may submit 2 names to be considered for selection. 7 course setters (1-SG, 2
GS, 4-SL) will be selected from the names submitted. Course setters must have current USSA Referee license and must be a USSA certified coach. Coaches must follow
USSA/NYSSRA course setting guidelines.
U14 Gate Requirements
• 72" SL poles (27mm) will be used
at State Championships.
Seeding for U14 States
• Seeding for the U14 States will
consist of 2 seeds. A & B. 1st run - The
A seed will run first. The A and B seeds
are randomly mixed within their seed.
2nd run - Flip 30 & bibbo (top 30 athletes
from the first run, flipped 30-1. Remaining athletes will start according to their
finish on the 1st run, 31, 32, etc.)
Out of State Participants:
• Up to 4 out of state U14s may
join our racers at State Championships. They will not receive trophies and are removed from scoring for the U14 Eastern
Championships Team. State Chairmen
must contact NYSSRA at least 10 days
prior to the event to request aon behalf
of their athlete(s) .
Forerunners
• Council Team 1st alternates
have priority to forerun at least one run
at the Championships. First alternates
interested in forerunning must contact
NYSSRA 1 week prior to State Championships.
Vt
Eastern U14 Champs – Stowe
A New York State Team will be
named at the conclusion of racing at
NY State Championships. This team
represents NYSSRA at the Eastern U14
Championships. Selection is based on
the best 3 of 7 results (single run and combined result) using simple place points
during the State Championships. Ties
are broken internally with the best result
and then externally using the next best
result. (i.e. 1st,6th,7th,8th, etc results)
NEW YORK STATE TEAM
SELECTION RULE FOR
U14 COMPETITION
This procedure is designed to be used
only in rare instances in the selection of
U14 NYS Teams. The implementation
of the procedure must be accomplished
as soon as possible after the necessary
results are available.
• The designated team quota for
both boys and girls, less the final 2 positions in each category, will be filled by the
published selection procedure.
• One, or both, of the final 2 positions in either the boys or girls may be
filled by discretionary choice of the U14
Selection Committee.
• All of the following criteria must
be met to qualify for a discretionary choice:
1. Injury, illness, or other
circumstance beyond the racer's control
has prevented the skier from qualifying.
2. The skier has a record
of outstanding performance. This would
be defined as race results that would
place the individual with racing times that
would be consistently comparable to the
top State Age Class competitor.
3. The skier chosen has
clearly exhibited superior potential. This
would be defined as race results that
indicate this racer could be expected to
perform consistently above the level of
their statewide contemporaries.
• In the event that no racers shall
qualify for discretionary choice, the next
place finishers in order of finish will be
used to fill the Team Quota.
Written petitions for consideration
under the Team Selection Rule must
be presented by a coach to the Team
Selection Committee within one half
hour after the conclusion of the final
qualifying race.
Discretionary Options: NYS Selection
Rule as applied to U14 Competition
(above).
NYSSRA Training Camps for U14 Athletes
1) U14 Dryland Camp - Organized by NYSSRA and held in Lake Placid at Olympic Training Center, Early October
2) U14 Fundamentals Camp - Organized by NYSSRA/NYSEF with housing
in Lake Placid and training at Whiteface, Early December
3) U14 Dual Project - Organized by NYSSRA and hosted by Labrador Mtn.
This late Jan project brings together 60 U14 NYSSRA athletes for 2 days of Head
to Head Dual SL/GS training.
4) U14 VT&NY Project - Organized by VARA and hosted by Stratton Mtn.
This mid March project brings 20 NY athletes and 30 VT athletes to work on speed
skills, movement in terrain and Dual Paneled Team SL. Athletes are selected from
U14 State Championships results.
U14 Progression Chart
Eastern U14 Can-Am Project
March 26-29
Mt Tremblant
Eastern U14 Championships
March 13-16
Stowe, VT
NY U14 State Championship
March 5-8
Gore
Niagara/Genesee/Central
Council Series
U12-U14 PIche Invitational
March 14-16
Gunstock, NH
U12-U14 Kandahar Championship
March 7
West Mountain
U12-14 Kandahar Festivals
Feb 28-March 1
Hunter - Greek Peak - Holimont
Adirondack/Mountain/RipVanWinkle
Council Series
Thanks to Our U12-U14-U16 2014 Team Sponsors
Rossignol - U14 Eastern Team
Reliable Racing - Piche Team
Nestle - Kandahars Sponsor
2014 Eastern U14 Championships
Anya Elizondo
Camryn Glick
Noa Bregman
Devynn Martin
Max Carbaugh
Charles Bacha
Gage Thibodeau
Matthieu Cote
Madison Krochina Andrea Reynolds
Peter Chabot Sutton Boland
Joanna Rosenbluth Calynn Ceriglia
BIlly Chabot
Benjamin Taber
Sarah Coombs Candice Kasahara Noah Shinaman
Justin Kim
Paige Petrell
Hanna Petro
Nathan Briselden
Gordon Minier
Madison McCarthy Marina Skripnichuk Andrew Mangan
Parker Hotchkiss
Jenna Jenkins Nolan Dils
Alexander Baase
Evan Wetzel
Bryce Shively
2014 Can Am Qualifiers
Camryn Glick
Peter Chabot
Paige Petrell
Billy Chabot
Anya Elizondo
Nathan Briselden
Candice Kasahara
Gage Thibodeau
Sarah Coombs
Noah Shinaman
Ben Taber
Nolan Dils
Andrew Mangan
Kandahar Events & Late Winter Racing
Kandahar Championships:
Kandahar Champs at West Mtn:1 run
Kombi & 1 run GS. Seeding: Random seed
within gender and class. Girls run first in
each class - 2nd run-reversed within gender
and class. Girls run first in each class.2nd
run-reversed within gender and class. DNF
and DSQs run in order. U10 invites seeded
with U12s
End of the season racing begins
when Council Team selection races
are over. At this level the spirit and
focus on post season competition is
to enhance and celebrate the sport
of ski racing while bringing athletes
together. We create camaraderie
Quotas: 138 athletes
and build on Fundamental Skills The quota for the Kandahar Championship
learned during the season.
Kandahar Festivals:
Our Kandahar Festivals are a 1
day GS & 1day paneled Kombi event.
The 3 open Kandahar Festivals - for
NYSSRA members only - will be held at
Holimont-Niagara & GVSC, Greek Peak
- Adirondack & Central and Hunter - Rip
Van Winkle & Mountain Councils. Qualification to Kandahar Champs is through
each Kandahar Festival.
Age Classes for Kandahar Festivals:
U10, U12, U14 racers may compete in
the Festivals to qualify to the Kandahar Championship (no U8 or U16). All
participants must be current member
of NYSSRA and USSA 1 week prior to
the events.
Seeding at Kandahar Festivals: Random drawn within age groups, gender with
girls first- U10-12, then U14 . Second run
is reversed within age group. Seeding is
re-randomized for the second day.
Registration - Organizers will accept all
entries up to entry deadline - posted on
NYSSRA Schedule Page.
Kombi Discipline - Paneled course using
modified NYSSRA/USSA guidelines for SL/
GS technical orientation - posted on NYSSRA website.
Selections - Selections to the Kandahar
Championships are based on the best 2 of
6 results including single runs and combined
result. Ties are broken by the best result and
then the next best result outside of the selection criteria (i.e. 1st,6th,7th,8th, etc results)
is based upon the total number of racers
registered in the U12 and U14 classes at
all three festivals. The number of racers selected to attend Kandahar Championships
will be proportional to the total registrations,
including gender, in each class (U12, U14).
U10 entries at Kandahar Festivals will not
be used in the quota calculations.The quota
calculations will be based on actual entries
received prior to the opening of onsite registration/check-in. Final Quotas will be
announced and posted Saturday at the
awards ceremony. Any athlete registration
accepted after the posted deadline will not
be used for quota calculation.
U10's to Kandahar Championships:
U10 athletes who place in the top 30 overall
in his/her gender, including U12s and U14s
in any 2 runs at Kandahar Festival will be
invited to Kandahar Championships as a
U10 invitee. At Kandahar Champs U10's
are seeded and race with U12 age group.
NOTE: U10 athletes cannot qualify on to
NH Piche event and will not take quota
spots away from U12s and U14s.
Selection to Piche:
U12 & U14s only - Best 1 of 3 results, in-
clude runs and race result. Same tie breaker
process as listed in Kandahar Selections.
Piche Invitational:
U12 & U14 racers are selected from the
Kandahar Championship to represent NYS at
the Piche Invitational in March at Gunstock,
NH. The first day, Friday, is a training day
with top Eastern coaches. The 2nd day is
the GS race. NYSSRA quota of 36 will be
determined by the U12 Committee. NYSSRA
assigns 4-8 coaches to lead the NYSSRA
Selection process is determined by U12 team at the Piche Invitational.
Development Committee. Percentage of
M&F, U12 & U14 athletes is calculated by
this committee. POLICY - Any racer who competes at
U14 State Championships is not eligible
to race at Kandahar Festivals.
2015 - U12 NYSSRA /Council Training Camps
1) U12 Flight & Skills camps - Organized and hosted in each of the
6 NY Councils. These 1-2 day camps offer valuable training opportunities
to U12 athletes in both Fundamental skiing and terrain.
2) NY/VT SL Fundamentals Project YOB ‘03 - Organized by NYSSRA
and hosted by Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid and Whiteface, This
end of March project brings together 20 NY athletes and 20 VT athletes for
2 days of SL Fundamentals, free skiing and Dual SL. Athletes stay at the
OTC. Athletes are selected from the Kandahar Championships.
Head to Head Dual
A fun Head to Head Dual event March 8, West Mtn
·This Dual race day is open to all athletes who participated in the Kandahar Championships. The Dual SL will be a paneled SL – U12/U14 Parallel Course Specifications
as stated in USSA guidelines.
·All athletes can participate in the first 2 runs.
·Top 8 M/W U12 and U14 athletes will qualify to the "ski off" bracket.
· Seeding: Random seed within gender and class for the first run. Athletes will be
paired according to bib #. Odd on one course, even on the other course flip for 2nd run.
Athlete’s combined times determine the elimination round. Elimination rounds 8 M/W will
be determined by time difference. Elimination runs until bracket finally pairs winners.
·Top (8 M/W) U12 andU14 race in a “ski-off” bracket until winners are determined in
each age group· All athletes are encouraged to race, watch and free-ski all day.
2014 NYS Piche Invitational Team
Girls
U12 - Lauren Thomas, Christiana Taber, Grace Murphy, Cassidy Creager,
Caroline Derose, Kira Howard, Logan Fredrickson, Jane Gutchess, Winifred Hotchkiss, Jaden Klebba
U14 - Madeleine Cherr, Rachel Green, Lily Stearn, Grace Carey, Reilly
Hogan, Hannah Morehouse, Sara Barone, Melissa Taggert, Marian Searby
Boys
U12 - Bode Vance, Magnus Sheffield, James Loeb, Theodore Lenz, Nicholas Czarnick, Spinnaker Blazak, Dalton Potter, Leo Hallagan, Noah Marino, Ben DeGirolamo, Orry Shattenberg, Finn Ward
U14 - Carlo Muscarella, Max Fromm, Sammy Meltser, Jake Meyer, John
Fedorko, Nolan Evans, Jack Cowles, Dakota Finocchiaro
SECTION 6
U18-U21, SENIOR ALPINE COMPETITION PROGRAM
For Competitors YOB 2000 & earlier
USSA Open Races provide a base
for NYSSRA U16-U21 and senior
athlete development. These USSA
sanctioned and scored events are
open to all current USSA & NYSSRA U16-U21 and Senior racers.
NYSSRA Empire Cup Series
(ECS) - A USSA sanctioned and
scored race series, the Empire Cup
Series is open to all U18-U21 and
Senior racers. U16s may also race
ECS races if the race is not full with
the older age groups. Empire Cup
Series races are also open to members of other State associations although NYSSRA members receive
preference if races are full. Racers
may enter any Empire Cup race and
are not confined to any one part of the
State.
Racers must be current NYSSRA and USSA members 5 days prior
to the race to be counted in the overall ECS standings. The ongoing standings will be posted and updated on www.
nyssra.org. The ECS races are located in
different areas around the State to
cut down on travel expenses and allow racers to stay closer to their home
programs.
Please visit www.nyssra.org for
schedule information and more details.
Eastern Championship Events
Selection to USSA Eastern Finals and FIS Eastern Junior Finals are made
using the ongoing Empire Cup Series scoring and quotas are based on early
January NYSSRA membership data. The percentage of males/females will
be based on current membership figures early January. If quotas are expanded the selection procedures will be updated at the time of selection and
alternates will be named.
Please review the event-specific descriptions in this manual and visit NYSSRA website - www.nyssra.org, for more specific information on these regional
championship events. For information on selection procedure, please review
the selection in the manual entitled 'NYSSRA Selection Procedures to Regional Championships/Finals.'
SELECTION INFORMATION
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• Scoring will include all eligible athletes for each event. For all selections, athletes must be current USSA and NYSSRA members at least 5 days prior
to an event to be considered for scoring. For selections to FIS Eastern Alpine
Finals, athletes must be listed as active members of FIS on FIS on list #9.
• If an ECS selection race is lost due to weather or other unavoidable circumstances, the U18-U21 Development Committee may modify any selection
process as needed.
• A running score will be kept during the season for all NYSSRA Empire Cup
Series events using World Cup Points scale as defined in the USSA Comp
Guide – 100, 80, 60, 50 etc. Selection to the Regional Championships/
Finals will be based on best 4 results of ECS standings.
• Any Eastern Automatics named by the Eastern USSA Office will be acknowledged by NYSSRA and included in the scoring. If an Eastern Automatic
confirms to an event through Eastern, the next eligible NYS athlete in the
scoring will be named to the team.
• Ties will be broken by best result, then next best result within the races
used for team selection, then best result from races outside those used
for team selection until the tie is broken. In the case a tie still exists, the
tie will be broken using the lowest total race points in the races used for
selection races. DNF/DNS = 990 race points
• Athletes named to State teams must confirm their spot on a team within
24 hours following the time that team is publicized online. If an athlete
fails to confirm or refuse the spot with the NYSSRA office within that 24
hours (by phone, e-mail or fax), that athlete will no longer be considered
for that team. Alternate athletes will be selected from the original scoring
and contacted by NYSSRA adhering to M/F quota.
• Any athlete named to a NYS team who finds they are unable to attend
after they have confirmed with NYSSRA must notify the NYSSRA office no
later than 48 hours prior to the first Team captain’s meeting of that event. Athletes who fail to do so will be declared ineligible for selection on the
next NYS Team.
• In the event that no racer shall qualify for the discretionary selection, the next place finishers, in order of finish, will be used to fill the Team quota.
Sportsmanship
Code of Conduct
NYSSRA members are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner
befitting worthy representatives of their families, ski areas and in conformity with
the best traditions of Alpine Ski Racing in New York State.
Section 1: All NYSSRA members, including athletes, coaches, officials, race
organizers and volunteers shall be subject to the jurisdiction of and shall abide
by the International Ski Competition Rules (the "ICR"), U.S. Skiing Constitution,
bylaws, rules and regulations and NYSSRA Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, rules
and regulations (the "Competition Rules").
Section 2: While in competitions, going to and from competitions and while at ski
areas hosting competitions, NYSSRA members shall:
1. Maintain high standards of moral and ethical conduct including self-control,
responsible behavior, consideration for others' physical and emotional well-being,
restraint from profane and abusive language, and courtesy and good manners in
public places and while traveling;
2. Abstain totally from alcohol and the illegal use of drugs;
3. While at NYSSRA sponsored camps, adhere to all rules;
4. Adhere to and be knowledgeable of all Competition Rules.
NYSSRA has a no tolerance policy for the above items.
Section 3: Failure to comply with any of the above can lead to disciplinary action
against NYSSRA members by: 1) The NYSSRA program director with the advise
and consent of the NYSSRA Executive Committee; 2) the Race Jury on the recommendation of a member of the Jury 3) the Technical Delegate; or 4) the designated
State Team leader.
Section 4: Disciplinary action taken can include, but is not limited to:
1. Any disciplinary measure allowed by the Competition Rules
2. Disqualify from a specific race and/or suspension from future races.
3. Withdrawal of future NYSSRA Camp invitations.
All disciplinary action is to be reported to NYSSRA, c/o Program Director.
Any disciplinary action taken shall be applied fairly and equitably to all parties
involved. Any disciplinary action that would prevent a NYSSRA member from
participating in competition for a period greater than 21 days will be conducted in
accord with the Due Process procedures set forth by U.S. Skiing, and held before
the NYSSRA Review Committee.
NYSSRA Review Committee
The NYSSRA Review Committee reviews decisions relating to selection, the Race
Jury, the Technical Delegate and disciplinary action taken pursuant to the Code of Conduct.
The Appeals and Due Process procedures as set forth in the USSA Competition
Manual shall apply except as modified hereafter.
Appeals must be submitted within 48 hours after the announcement/publication of
the decision from which the appeal is being taken. All Appeals shall be filed with NYSSRA
c/o the Program Director and USSA Eastern Office. On Appeal, factual issues shall be
overturned only if it is found that the decision below was an abuse of discretion; issues
relating to the interpretation and application of the Competition Rules, as that term is defined in the Code of Conduct, shall be reviewed de novo.
Members of the NYSSRA Review Committee are as follows: NYSSRA Program
Director administrates; Members - Current AO Chairperson, appropriate Development
Committee chairperson (depending on age class of reviewed person), and NYSSRA
President. Any committee member may designate an alternate in the event of a conflict.
NYSSRA Race Series
Go to www.nyssra.org U18-21 Schedules page for details
ECS Empire State Winter Games
A highlight of the 2015 season will be the ECS Empire State Winter Games
at Whiteface Mountain and Lake Placid, February 6-8. This prestigious event has
been a staple in the NYSSRA schedule for many years. NEW FOR 2014-2015: The
Empire State Winter Games will bring together the best athletes in New York State
(U16 and older). The quotas and qualification criteria will be as follows:
Top 80 U18/21 Senior athletes from the ECS standings at the end of January (40
men, 40 women, total of best two results in the standings, ties broken by best result,
then next best result). Gender Quotas will be based on end of Jan membership.
Top 60 U16 athletes from the U16 Cup Races in January and early February (15 men and 15 women from the West, 15 men and 15 women from the East.
Athletes ranked by best race, simple place points, ties broken by next best result).
Guest/Out of State quota: up to 20 athletes.
Athletes must confirm or decline their spot in the event within 24 hours of selection on the respective sections of the NYSSRA website.
ECS NYS State Championships
The culmination of the ECS Series is the ECS NYS Championships to be
held at Gore Mountain. As these are the final races in the ECS series, the
FIS Eastern Finals Team and USSA Junior Finals Team will be named shortly
after the event. To be eligible to compete, racers must have participated in
at least 2 ECS races during the '14-'15 season and be a current member of
NYSSRA or have less than 90 (men) or 105 (women) USSA points in either
GS or SL USSA points list #9. As in other ECS races U16s may participate if
they meet the qualifying criteria and if the event is not full. It is the responsibility of the Race Administrator to oversee this.
FIS Eastern Junior Championships
Sponsored by Twitchell
This FIS event brings together many of the best U18, U21 and Senior
ski racers to compete at the regional level. As a FIS-sanctioned event,
athletes must be listed on FIS point list #9 to be eligible for this team.
Please review the FIS information page on the NYSSRA website for more
information on FIS sanctioned racing. NYSSRA USSA Eastern Finals
Team members are not eligible to qualify for this event. Athletes must
commit to or decline their spot within 24 hours after team posted on the
U18/21 section of the NYSSRA website.
See NYSSRA website and review the 'NYSSRA Selection Proce-
dures To Regional Championships/Finals selection of this manual for details.
Selection to this team will be directly after NYS Championships and posted on NYSSRA website within 48 hours.
2014 Jr FIS Eastern Finals Team
Lily Hogan Sheila Decker
Hannah Doro
Madeline Haggerty
Maris Van Slyke William Mangan
Jonathan Yudell
Jeff Swagler
Ian Zdgiebloski
Hans Poelmann
USSA Eastern Finals Team
Sponsored By Greg Hayes
This event brings together many of the best U18, U21 and Senior ski racers
to compete at this high level. NYSSRA FIS Eastern Championship Team
members are not eligible to qualify to this event. Athletes must commit to
or decline their spot within 24 hours after the team is posted on the website.
• See NYSSRA website and review the and review the 'NYSSRA Selection Procedures To Regional Championships/Finals'
selection of this manual for details.
• Selection to this team will be directly after NYS Championships
and posted on NYSSRA website within 48 hours.
2014 USSA Eastern Finals Team
Madison Muxworthy
Jake Middleton
Madison Carts
Joey Carrier
Katharine Grace Norris
Phillip Maier
Tara Seigle
Nick Sertl
Nadine Downing
Patrick Burton
Malone GaborNed Feist
Sabrina EastonEzra Hornik
Leah NorrisGunther Webber
Sophia RichardsJoseph Vasile
Alexis KaneMax Webber
Kelly OotMitchell Teal
Sarah FlahertyHarrison Clough
Izabella OstrowskiRyan McCarthy
Danielle Benincasa
Luke Doris
Haley RipaMichael Costanzo
Taylor FeldelsenAustin Swirsky
Meredith ParentiAlexandar Djafari
Mimi GaborGarrett Hinge
Mitchell Schweitzer
Galen Okoniewski
Austin Benincasa
Niall Hodges
FIS Information
Visit USSA East on USSA for more information
FIS (Federation of International Skiing) is the international governing body for ski
racing. Just like USSA sanctioned events all around the country, the FIS sanctions events worldwide. The following list includes FIS races where NYSSRA
athletes might be involved. It’s important for interested athletes and coaches to
learn about USSA, NYSSRA and FIS race policies and procedures pertaining
specifically to FIS racing. While many of these events have their own informational pages in this manual, the rules listed below cover all FIS racing in general.
General FIS rules
1. An athlete submitted to any FIS race series must have an active FIS
license. All names that are submitted must commit to participate in all
races of the designated series. For more detailed information, see specific series information in this Manual.
2. Team Captain Meetings (TCM): There is a mandatory TCM the day before each FIS race. Time and location will be listed on the race announcement. The TCM includes race schedule/updates, other guidelines and
the athlete roll call. TCMs are important to attend as race updates and
other important race related news in addition to the athlete roll call are
reviewed. All athletes must be represented by a current licensed USSA
coach at all TCMs. If you need assistance finding a coach, contact NYSSRA for updated list of participating coaches. Arrangements must be
made with the representative coach prior to the TCM in question.
3. Non-represented Athletes: Failure to be represented during the role call
will result in removal from the start list. Any NY racer selected to a FIS
level race who finds that they are unable to attend the race must notify
Connie Webster at least 48 hours prior to TCM. Failure to notify the
NYSSRA office within 48 hours prior to TCM will cause the racer to
be declared ineligible for the next FIS Series.
4. No-Shows: It is unacceptable when you have properly been represented
at a TCM to not be present for the race start. No-shows run the risk of
sanction for future FIS events.
5. Coaches must submit athletes for NYSSRA Eastern Cup quota electronically on the NYSSRA website at least 14 days in advance.
6. Coaches and families need to take the responsibility to know the rules
and guidelines.
FIS Race Series that NYSSRA Athletes may qualify to:
Eastern Cup Series, Eastern Development Series/NJR, FIS Eastern Junior
Championships
Selection to these events is made in the following 3 ways:
1. USSA point ranking with NTSM selection - processed by the USSA Eastern Office.
2. Eastern USSA Development Quota - processed by USSA Eastern Office Contact this office for details.
3. NYSSRA Quota (when applicable).
NYSSRA is not part of the registration and confirmation process for NorAms, U18 Nationals, U.S. Alpine Championships, FIS Eastern Speed Week, and
out of Division FIS events.
Note To Foreign Athletes: Qualification for FIS events is through your home
Federation.
COLLEGE STUDENTS - SKI RACING WITH NYSSRA
New York State students (U21& Srs) are encouraged to continue racing in the New York series of races. If a racer is enrolled in a school
located in another State, he/she must transfer their membership to that
state association. The racer will continue to be welcomed back as an
alumnus if they meet race entry criteria.
College students with USSA Competitors license attending college
in New York are welcome. All students need to thoroughly familiarize
themselves with NYS Team Selection Procedures found in this manual. Racers may affiliate with only one State Association.
One Event Membership for College Students – This option is primarily designed for former NYSSRA members who have a current USSA
Competitor license and are currently college students returning home
during winter breaks. If the athlete is not a current member of any state
organization they are invited to join NYSSRA for $10 to race 1 or 2
days if it is a weekend event. This membership expires after the event.
Contact Program Director, Connie Webster prior to race if an athletes
requests this.
Information about selections and invitations to races are handled
at the NYSSRA Office, Connie Webster, Program Director conniew@
nyssra.org.
NYS Members to Eastern Alpine Competition Committee
Chairperson - Connie Webster
NYS Representative - Mike Browne
Eastern Children's Committee - Kathy Okoniewski, Jason Barcoff
NYS Members to Eastern Officials Committee
Eastern Officials Education Committee - Mike Browne, Marty Besant
NYSSRA Members to USSA National Committees
Alpine Sport Committee - Paul Van Slyke
Alpine Sport Executive Committee - Paul Van Slyke
Alpine Officials Ed Working Group - Paul Van Slyke, Mike Browne
Classification Working Group - Connie Webster
FIS Subcommittee for Technical Delegates - Paul Van Slyke
Rules & Technical Subcommittee - Paul Van Slyke, Mike Browne
Homologation Working Group - Peter Stwertka, Mike Browne, John Jacobs,
Jeff Byrne, John Norton, Don Cushing - Emeritus
NYSSRA Development Committees
NYSSRA Development Committees are tasked with evaluating the needs
and desires of programs across the state. The committees work collaboratively with a clear focus on youth development. They implement programs
that offer optimized advancement for our athletes with input from the NYSSRA membership. The committees utilize NYSSRA's varied resources for
a positive sport experience for all.
Development Committee Selection: 6 or 7 members
Councils interested in submitting a nomination for U14, U16 and U18-U21
committees should notify the NYSSRA Program Director’s office by mid
February each year.
Candidates for the U12, U14, U16 and U18-U21 Development Committees
will be submitted to the respective Development Committees for nomination. The NYSSRA Executive Committee selects committee members based on
the recommendations of the Development Committee.
Each council will appoint one member to the U12 Development
Committee. Coaches with at least 3 years of coaching experience with
U12s prior to selection may be named by each council. The U12 Committee
Chairperson is selected by the NYSSRA Executive Committee based on the
recommendation of this Development Committee. In addition the NYSSRA
Exec Com may appoint up to 2 discretionary members.
New members, with an initial term of 1 year, are invited to the Spring Development planning meetings. Returning members commit for 2 years, which may
be renewed for one additional two year term. The Chairmanship rotates every
two years. Members with five consecutive years must step aside for 1 year
and then be eligible for consideration to return as positions open. The Executive Committee has the ability to extend each 5-year term limit by one
additional year.
Selection Guidelines
1) current NYSSRA and USSA coaching credentials
2) current with USSA coaches education
3) coach and travel consistently with appropriate age group throughout the
season to achieve familiarity with NYSSRA's policies and racers
4) respected by his/her peers and exhibit professionalism
NOTE: Current NYSSRA President, 1st/2nd Vice President, AO Chairperson, are on all Development committees in an advisory position. The current
NYSSRA President is a voting participant in the event of a tie.
U12 Development Committee
Chair-Beatty Schuleter-S 518-304-3554
Bill Spalding
315-952-3945
Adam Helmer
315-790-3016
John Galvin
716-560-7301
Doug Axtell 585-764-8214
Rich Hawks
585.879.3999
beattyschlueter@gmail.com
bspalding@upstatetemp.com
adamhelmer@yahoo.com
galvinski@yahoo.com
douglas.axtell@gmail.com
richhawks@msn.com
U14 Development Committee
315-546-4614
585-732-8781
315-357-4994
716-680-0160
518-744-4110
518-523-3460
716-572-2088
Chair Tyler Travis-S
Meghan Cleason
Jim Holt-S
Jeff Walker-S
Steve Jackson
Steve Mergenthaler-S Brad Rauch
twtfore@yahoo.com
mdclea13@gmail.com
holt8877@roadrunner.com
jwalker21@stny.rr.com
sjackson@queensburyschool.org
stephenmergs@yahoo.com
jbrkjb@yahoo.com
U18-U21 Development Committee
Chair-John Norton-S
Chair-John Przekop-S
Jeff Jenkins
Bob Okoniewski Todd Travis
Lauren Partridge Karol Kloc
518-524-1403
518-895-2767
585-455-8362
315-430-6464
307-690-4943
585-749-9631
372-492-2834
johnn@nysef.org
Heat256@gmail.com
gravitycoach@gmail.com
okiecourt@aol.com
ttravis@windstream.net
partridgl@corning.com
karolkloc@aol.com
If a committee member has missed 2 consecutive meetings without notice of reasonable
cause, or has not been active in committee business, that member shall be considered
for removal at the second missed meeting.
Coaches Committee - contact information above
Beatty Schlueter, Rich Burnley, Tyler Travis, John Przekop,
John Norton, Steve Mergenthaler - contact information above
Race Discretionary Committee
This committee visits appeals relating to race competition and discretionary
issues. The committee consists of NYSSRA President in advisory position.
AO Chair,relevant Dev Chairperson and Education Com Chairperson. NYSSRA Program Director administrates.
Note: 'S' next to name denotes Selection Committee
U16 Development Committee
richburnley@hotmail.com
alexnenno@gmail.com
andy@kbemail.com
jeff.long@lechase.com
corybradbury@msn.com
amykathrynbrown@yahoo.ca
rickh995@yahoo.com
518-926-8699
585-729-7701
716-592-4963
518-507-6434
315-269-1200
814-460-6690
845-807-4586
Chair-Rich Burnley-S
Alex Nenno
Andrew Minier
Jeff Long
Cory Bradbury
Amy Brown
Ricky Heins
NYSSRA Council Chairpersons
Adirondack
Central
Genesee
Mountain Niagara
Will Hollister 315-369-5055
Jeff Andrews 315-637-7592
Brooke Lupton 585-739-3015
Rich Burnley
518-926-8699
John Galvin 716-560-7301
Rip Van Winkle Peter Wiacek
917-337-6919
hollisterassociates@hotmail.com
jeff.andrews@excellus.com
blupton861@gmail.com
richburnley@hotmail.com galvinski@yahoo.com
petewia@gmail.com
Racer Support Committee
Members appointed to the Racer Support Committee are NYSSRA President, Treasurer, NYSSRA Program Director, Athlete Rep and Chairs of U16-U18 Dev Com.
NYSSRA Appeals Committee
NYSSRA Program Director administrates, Members - Current AO Chairperson, Athlete
Representative, and NYSSRA President. Any committee member may designate an
alternate in the event of a conflict.
NYSSRA Awards Committee
Nominations due to NYSSRA Office February. Final selections will be made by
NYSSRA President, 1st VP, the relevant Development Committee Chairperson, AO
Chairperson and NYSSRA Program Director.
NYSSRA Alpine Officials
Chair Mike Browne
Alpine Ed Martin Besant
Scheduling Mike Browne
518-415-5514
716-655-0705
518-415-5514
nyssra.MB@gmail.com
besant@gmail.com
nyssra.MB@gmail.com
USSA Eastern Office Information
1) For all race paperwork - send to Janet Larson
PO Box 1720, Station A, Rutland, VT 05701
2) USSA Eastern Office Mailing Address USSA East - Patti Nichols - 110 Mountain Road
Westford, VT 05494 Phone - 802-343-1395
3) USSA Ski & Snowboard Asssociation
PO Box 100, Park City, UT 84060
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DIRECTORY
New York State Ski Racing Association Office
www.nyssra.org
Connie Webster - Program Director 2616 Beckwith Bay, Cazenovia, NY 13035
315-655-2216 (B) 315-420-3922 (C) 315-655-2212 (Fax) conniew@nyssra.org
Kim Schweitzer - Member Services
5 Bromwich Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413 315-525- 6390 (C) kims@nyssra.org
Kathy Okoniewski - Youth Administrator 315-382-5045 (C) kathyo@nyssra.org
Note: All of the following listed as leaders and committee participants must be
current NYSSRA members.
Executive Committee: President, Officials Chairperson, Treasurer
President Jason Barcoff
914-497-7356
president@nyssra.org
1st VP
Maren Hosmer
607-279-4104
vp1@nyssra.org
2nd VP
Mark Sertl 585-202-6073
vp2@nyssra.org
Secretary Kathy Chase
315-364-7381
secretary@nyssra.org
Treasurer
Mark Sertl
315-725-3300
treasurer@nyssra.org
Alpine
Mike Browne
Officials Committee
315-857-3640
nyssra.MB@gmail.com
Alpine Officials Education Committee - TBA
Coaches Steve Mergenthaler
Committee
518-523-3460 x 31 coaches@nyssra.org
Athlete Rep
Travis Widger
716-244-0203
travis@holimont.com
Website Administrator
Don Crossman
315-655-5644
webadmin@nyssra.org
High School Steve Jackson518-744-4110 sjackson@queensburyschool.org
Liaison
College Liaison Willi Steinrotter
315-229-5885
wsteinrotter@stlawu.edu
DIRECTORY OF SKI CLUBS AND SCHOOLS
Includes standard abbreviations for race start list
BelleayreJim Catalano
BE 845-254-5600
(Rip VanWinkle)
jimcatalano1@gmail.com
Brantling Steve Moore
'C' Kevin Spear
BR 315-926-5982 (H) 315-331-2365
(Genesee) 315-879-7543
smoore65@rochester.rr.com
kdjmp5@earthlink.net
Bristol
BM (Genesee) Victor Ashe 413-320-6104
tashe@fazzi.com
'C' Jeff Jenkins
585-455-8362
gravitycoach@gmail.com
Buffalo Ski Club Mark Meyer 716-628-3486
BU (Niagara)
markmeyer@jaccard.com
'C' Tom Gradwell
716-632-7140 (H)
716-868-0363 (C)
tgradwell@hadleyexhibits.com
Clarkson University Skip Fox
CL (Univ)
315-268-3736
afox@clarkson.edu
DH (Adirondack)
Cory Burns upstate56@gmailcom
'C' David Burns
315-788-3468
GO NYSEF 518-251-2825
(Mountain) 518-251-4204 (F) boneb@nysef.org
Tanya Gaechter
518-251-2825
Greek Peak
Nick Brewster
607-222-4827
Dry Hill
Gore
Bone Bayse kellyn@nysef.org
Greg Brown 607-765-4295
gbrown06@twcny.rr.com
nick@bacagency.com
Holiday Mountain Tara Hulse 845-701-3599
rarsh70@yahoo.com Lisa Bittinger
845-796-6285
Img863@yahoo.com
'C' Miguel Azcarte
716-378-7509
GP (Central)
HM (Rip Van Winkle)
dtburns@twcny.rr.com
Holiday Valley Michael Nenno
716-378-1000
mnenno1@roadrunner.com mud33@verizon.net
Dave Mangan
716-947-5602
Travis Widger
716-699-5306
Jennifer Haggerty
585-260-7555
Holimont Eric Lyle
585-739-1012
elyle@rochester.rr.com
HV (Niagara)
HO (Niagara)
Hunt Hollow
HH (Genesee) dfmangan@roadrunner.com travis@holimont.com
jbchaggerty@yahoo.com
Hunter Mountain Kissing Bridge 'C' Andrew Minier
716-574-8366
andym@kbemail.com
Michael Swan
315-569-7926
Kendall Bright
315-952-3586
HU (Rip Van Winkle)
KB (Niagara)
Labrador Mtn
LB (Central) Millie Bailey
845-505-2640
milsbail@aol.com
michael.swan@marsh.com bright.kendall@gmail.com
Mohawk Valley Ski Team Cory Bradbury Chuck Schweitzer
MV (Adirondack)
315-269-1200
corybradbury@msn.com
315-725-3300
chuck@mqb.com
National Sports Academy Michelle Podnecky
NSA 802-291-4168
mpodnecky@nationalsportsacademy.com
(Mountain) Northwood School
NWS (Mountain) JP Daigneault
jp@northwoodschool.com
Polar Bear (McCauley Mtn)
PB (Adirondack)
Marcy Fagan
518-265-7615(C)
518-523-3357 (B)
holt8877@roadrunnner.com
faganm@northwoodschool.com
Jim Holt
315-369-8757 (C)
315-357-6028 (W)
Royal MountainCorinne Cotter RM (Mountain) 518-852-0880 (H) mrscotter2013@yanoolcom
Saint Lawrence UniversityWilli Steinrotter
SLU315-229-5885
(Univ)
Saranac Lake SA (Mountain) Skaneateles
SK (Central)
Ski Valley
SV
(GVSC)
wsteinrotter@stlawu.edu
Wayne Feinberg
518-524-2351
Linda Brousseau
518-891-6222
Jeremy Euto 315-527-2811
Mike Len
315-289-8701
topbroker@roadrunner.com brousseau.linda@gmail.com
jeremy.euto@nationalgrid.com
Greg Hayes
814-434-0875
gregsvrt@yahoo.com
mlen@aneren.com
Ski Windham
Jere Jaeger 518-755-2677
jerejaeger@verizon.net
Philip Davenport
914-466-8103
Patrick Anderson
315-376-4268
'C' Kathy Chase
315-364-7381
Song Mountain Fran Kane 315-439-1111
Abbey Dewey
315-256-6707
Dana Mehlenbacher
585-330-2872
WI
(Rip Van Winkle)
Snow Ridge SR (Adirondack)
pdavenport@gmail.com
mander30@twcny.rr.co
kathy@stehle.org
SG (Central)
Francis.Kane@us.nationalgrid.com adewey7@gmail.com
Swain
SW (GVSC)
danam@skipatrol.org
Toggenburg Bill Adams TG (Central)
West Mountain 315-399-2599
Bill@adamsacres.net
Jim Brownell
585-734-9733
jbrownell@wccsk12.org
'C' Tyler Travis
315-546-4614
twtfore@yahoo.com
David Wenn WM 518-524-6364
(Mountain) dwenn@westmtnracing.com
Sara Montgomery
518-300-0987
Whiteface Mtn
WF NYSEF 'C'John Norton
518-946-7001
(Mountain)
Jay Rand 518-946-7001
sara@westmtn.ne
jayr@nysef.org
Johnn@nysef.org
Woods Valley
Chip Clark 315-527-2673
Adam Helmer
315-790-3016
WV (Adirondack)
chipclark66@gmail.com
adamhelmer@conmed.com
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