In light of the postponed Berkshire East and Blanford events, we will have Interclub training at Catamount on Sunday 1/28 and Saturday 2/3.
We still have received any new event dates.
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Catamount Racing 1/6 and 1/7
Due to extremely low temps and high winds, our Interclub Team training will be canceled on Saturday 1/6.
We will still hold Tristate Team Training on Saturday. We will incorporate more frequent breaks and extended warm up time during breaks.
Saturday’s Schedule:
U12/14 will be training Race Slope, SL
U16 Race at Berkshire East postponed, indoor video training at Catamount 12:30 noon
U19’s will have Catamount Slope for SL training
Sunday:
Interclub – CAT slope GS (TBD)
Tristate:
U12/14 and U19 AWAY RACES
U/16 – Catamount Slope on SL
IT will be incredibly cold and windy, All Training scheduling is subject to change and I will keep you all posted if I ge any other news from the mountain.
Stay Warm
Steve Adams
Bosquet 2017
Greetings IC Parents,
Bousquet Coaching Staff and a return to winter conditions provided our contingent of IC racers with an efficiently orchestrated race. Several members of our coach cadre, Mac and Doug in particular, stepped forward and contributed additional logistic support to ensure smooth sailing (racing) throughout the day.
Compared to our home-based race, fewer racers, 42 boys and 39 girls, trekked to Bousquet. Non-the-less, our racers were energized and closed out a successful season on the up beat. 17 boys (40% of total) and 14 girls (36%) achieved podium status. An additional 13 girls (70% total) and 11 boys (67% of total) completed their season with top 10 finishes.
Throughout the season our U13-15 racers provided a spark to the overall success of the team. Numerous racers from this class achieved consistent podium status. As a group (8 boys and 3 girls) they have earned the right to advance to Tri State for next season. In terms of age and overall ability prowess, they demonstrated that they are prepared to continue their development within the Tri State system. Bravo!
We also witnessed consistent podium finishes from our 11-12 girls and boys as well. Our coaching staff supports and encourages these racers to consider continuing their technical and tactical advancement at the Tri State level of competition. Parents can check with individual coaches for additional feedback. Potential age limits may be introduced on a league basis for next season stipulating an upper level age cut-off for competition. Stay tuned.
A strong turnout for our annual dual GS challenge provided a vigorous and enthusiastic ending to our race season. Thanks to everyone, racers, staff and parents who participated. As is typically the case, the smorgasbord was superb. Hopefully everyone savored the home-style waffle selection provided by the Dohr family.
In parting here are a few pearls of wisdom gleaned from the book, Mastery… by George Leonard:
“We fail to realize that mastery is not about perfection. It’s about a process, a journey. The master is the one who stays on the path day after day, year after year. The master is the one who is willing to try, and fail, and try again, for as long as he or she lives. When your’re climbing a mountain, in other words, be aware that the peak is ahead, but don’t keep looking up at it. Keep your eyes on the path. And when you reach the top of the mountain (podium, finish line, promotion, etc.), as the Zen saying goes, keep on climbing.”
Please share with your racers.
Regards,
John Greaser
Update Interclub Pizza Party/Pot Luck
There has been a request to change the timing at bit. We should have a dual course GS set up by 10AM which is a perfect time to have our racers beat their parents
We are planning for lunch at 12:30 with awards to follow.
Otis Recap
Greetings,
The excursion to the Otis SL race was attended by fewer Catamount racers (39 total) than the average turnout to this competition for the past several seasons. Do in part of course because our U8s were held in lock down at our home base. However, the day turned out to be productive for the contingent of Catamount racers who competed. Although the course set was quite cut and dry, surface conditions presented a stimulating challenge. In spite of this factor, our racers, determined as always, deciphered tactics to pass this test. A few miscalculations culminated in a total of 9 faults (DSQs & DNFs) for the two combined runs. Quite minuscule when tabulated across a total of 78 runs for our racers. Percentage wise this total amounts to 0.1%
Trips to the podium were well represented by Cat racers. Nine girls (43% of total) raced to top 5 finishes. Another 5 girls joined the podium finishers to expand results to top 10 achievements (67% of total). Boys were equally represented on the podium with 7 top honors (39% of total). Seven additional teammates earned top 10 finishes (78% of total). Mathew Glatt, who is on his way to Pische finals, added another “fastest boy” title to his dossier for the season.
With one remaining race, Bousquet GS, one of our goals should be to increase representation for this event. Our racers have demonstrated grit, tenacity, perseverance, and a desire to improve their racing prowess throughout the season. They should have the opportunity to show case their efforts and hard work. Weather permitting, two runs are scheduled for this final competition. All Aboard!
Regards,
John Greaser
Catamount Race Report
Greetings,
Headed for the annals of alpine ski racing, February 5, 2017, will be heralded as a banner day on all fronts. Our course crew had the course set and ready for inspection by 8:30, missing gate judges accounted for and in place for the first run, forerunners at the start area and on course by 9:00, timing system fully operationally after a day of trial-and-error on Saturday, coaches and racers ready to go for a 9:10 first run start, no delays impeding a second run, parents cheering section fired up, Dohr family antelope stew simmering and savored by many, no protests filed, results tabulated and ready for coach review in record setting time (thanks Glen and company), award ceremony capping the end of an exciting and fun-filled day, families safely heading home with several hours of day light to navigate by.
Catamount’s IC attendance of 115 racers surpassed the previous record which stood at 105 competitors; both records were set at our home course. Sixty two boys and 53 girls accepted the formidable GS challenge. Aside for a few minor lapses, Catamount racers finished clean and unscathed from their experience.
Trips to the podium were equally represented by our girl and boy teams. A total of 31 racers (29%) earned this recognition;16 girls (30%) and 15 boys (24%) respectively. An additional 28 competitors (59 total or 51%) turned up the heat and raced to top 10 finishes. Separated by gender, 31 girls (58% of their total) and 28 boys (45%) demonstrated that they posses the requisite skills to advance up the ranks and avoid playing second fiddle to any and all challengers.
An equal number of classes exist for girls (7) and boys (7). In other words, there is the opportunity for 14 racers to reach the top rung (first place honors) in their respective divisions (U7 thru U13/15). Ten Catamount racers effectively managed their resources, e.g., attitudes, skills and tactics and definitively earned the accolade of first place finisher. Viewed in other terms, Catamount racers were only 29% shy of completing a sweep of first place finishes.
Posting the 2 fastest combined efforts for the day were celebrated by Catamount racers. On the boys side of the ledger, U12 Ryan O’Claffy’s execution of combined skills and effort accomplished this feat. The Glatt Bros were on a mission and close in pursuit to attain the honor. Sydney Dohr persevered and out performed the remaining field of girls to claim overall recognition.
Training attendance and our team’s work ethic has been impeccable this season. Factors such as these contribute to the overall enthusiasm and team achievements. Bravo!
“If there were an instrument by which to measure desire, one could foretell achievement”-
Willa Cather
Regards,
John Greaser
Butternut Race Report
Greetings,
Catamount racers kicked off, or more appropriately, kicked out of the start gate with a contingent of 97 competitors at the first race of the season. This total far surpasses any previous turnout for the season’s opener. Fifty one boys and 46 girls were up for the challenge provided by Butternut’s GS course. 29 (30% of total) racers earned top 5 recognition. When separated by gender, honors go to 17 girls (37%) and 12 boys (24%) respectively. Girls managed to place a team member from each age bracket (total of 7) on top of the podium. Boys secured a podium rung in 6 out of their 7 brackets.
When extending our focus to top 10 finishes, our racers demonstrated parity with 25 girls and 24 boys respectively achieving this status (49 total or 51%).
Vying for a sweep of top 5 finishes in the girls division were U8s and U12s. Four racers from each bracket landed on the podium. On the boy’s side, U13-15s narrowly missed a top five sweep with 3 podium qualifiers.
The day was fault free with 0 DNFS and DQS.
Over the past several years, Catamount racers have consistently captured honors for the fastest time of the day. Matthew Glatt kept the tradition alive by posting the fastest boy’s time of the day.
Koodos to coaches and parents for the ongoing support and commitment to make IC 2016-17 race season another successful one. Rain, sleet, sparse cover, you name it, our race family has demonstrated that perseverance and an optimistic attitude can over come adversity. Across all age groups, our racers have demonstrated improvement in both their technical prowess and tactical race savy. Looking forward to another record setting attendance for our home race.
Regards,
John Greaser
A Short Video
Greetings Parents, et.al.
The following video captures the true spirit of Competitive Sport in general, and Alpine ski racing in particular. Please share with your racers.
John Greaser
Interclub Race at Blandford Rescheduled
Hello Interclubers =-)
Blandford has decided to postpone their interclub race which was to be held on January 22nd. The New date will be February 12th.
The First Interclub Race will now be the GS event scheduled at Butternut on 1/29. I have attached an updated Interclub Race Calendar
Steve