Big Sky Ski Team

Women's SG Results from Western Region Junior Championships

According to the unofficial results on Live-Timing.com, Bridget French placed 29th overall in today's Super-G at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, starting with bib number 64.  Way to go, Bridget!

Targhee Tee-Off Video

Previously, we reported that BSSEF's Erin Kempt won the 11-14 girls class at the inaugural Targhee Tee-Off. At left is a shot of Erin on the podium. Below is a video snapshot of the finals.

Read the Freeskier Magazine article on the event here.

Welcome to the Team, Dane

Dane Matthew Ueland ( 6 lbs 7 oz, 19 inches) came into the world yesterday.  Our newest J7.

Skiing with the Eagles this Saturday

BSSEF is helping out with the Skiing with the Eagles dual giant slalom race this Saturday, March 29th, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM.  Coach Jeremy Ueland asks that all members of the Buddy Werner/Junior Development team help out with the race.  In the afternoon, the Big Sky team will have the chance to race each other on the course!

New BSSEF T-Shirts and Sweatshirts

New BSSEF T-shirts and sweatshirts may be purchased at Lone Mountain Sports in the Mountain Village at Big Sky Resort.

Sign Up for "Spelling Beez" Contest

What: Spelling Beez Team Competition
When: May 20, 2008 at 6:00PM
Where: Ophir School, Big Sky
Who: Team of four (4) adults or "smart kids"
Entry Fee: $100 per team
Why: All proceeds go to Big Sky Ski Education Foundation

For more information contact Laura Bell.

Results from Downhill Races at U.S. Nationals

Kris Shampeny placed 32nd in the downhill at the U.S. Nationals at Sugerloaf, Maine.  Keely Kelleher placed 7th in the women's DH race.

Kelleher, Shampeny Compete in Combined at U.S. Nationals

Keely Kelleher raced to a third place finish in the combined at the U.S. Nationals yesterday.  Kris Shampeny finished 18th in the men's race.

Fran Noel Wins Sotheby Cup

Earlier this month, the Northern Division Masters held their championships.  When the dust settled, BSSEF's Fran Noel walked away with the Sotheby Cup, which is awarded to racer in the division with the most overall points, regardless of age class.

Fran got his name on the cup, but Percy walked away with one sweet looking speed suit.

Final Results from Junior Olympics

The J3 Junior Olympics wrapped up yesterday at Bogus Basin.  Madison Bildahl placed 56th in the GS, and Graham Foster finished 38th in the men's slalom.  In addition, the correct results from the men's Super-G on Saturday have been posted; Graham took 44th.

BSSEF alumnus Andrew Kircher matched his GS win on Sunday with a first place finish in the slalom yesterday.  Rounding out a very successful weekend was a 2nd place finish in the Super-G on Saturday.