Big Sky Ski Team

Congratulations U14 Northern Division Tri-Divisional Selections

The following BSSEF athletes have been selected to the Northern Division's team to the U14 Tri-Divisional Championships in Sun Valley.  Congratulations!

• Alexa Coyle
• Valerie Hetherington
• Madison Winters
• Mackenzie Winters
• Kuka Holder
• Maci St Cyr (alternate)
• Heidi Wills (alternate)
• Joe Olson
• Wes Robbins
• Kyle Wills (alternate)

4th Annual Glide and Gorge on Sunday

Nordic ski or snowshoe the trails at Lone Mountain Ranch.  Stop along the way for gourmet appetizers, entrees, and homemade desserts.  10% of proceeds to benefit the Ophir School Council.  Download the flyer for details.

Gallatin Glissade Freestyle Nordic Race on Saturday

This is a fun, point-to-point freestyle (skate or classic) race.  Start at 6900' and finish at 6200'.  10K and 20K options.  Download the event flyer for more information.  All proceeds benefit the BSSEF Nordic team!

Attention Parents of YSL Athletes re: YSL Championships at Big Sky Resort

If your child plans to race in the YSL Championships, please send an email with the days your athlete intends to compete to the relevant contact below.  Your indication of intent to compete are due by 5:00pm this Thursday, 3/7/13.  All athletes must have a current USSA membership in order to compete:

• Buddy Werner athletes Jeremy Ueland at bigskysef@yahoo.com.
• YSL athletes email Becca Freidlander at yslbigsky@gmail.com.

Attention: Alpine Athlete Registration for Headwaters Freeride Competition

From coach Peter Manka:

Registration for the Headwaters Freeride competition is now full and closed, but if you are still interested in competing, please email:  pmanka@hotmail.com  ASAP.  We still have several team reserved registration spots which are only available for the next day or so.  Any Buddy Werner or Devo racers who have independently registered for the competition, please email me so that we have your email address for upcoming communications.  If you have not registered, but have spoken with us about a reserved registration spot, please email us as well so that we can forward you the necessary registration paperwork.  Thank you.

Alpine Athletes Invited to Compete in Headwaters Freeride Competition

Buddy Werner or Devo athletes who are interested in competing in the Moonlight Basin Headwaters Freeride Competition on Saturday March 30 can register at:   http://www.moonlightbasin.com/the-mountain/ski-events-2/.  Registration opens on Friday March 1 at 12:00 PM and is limited to 80 athletes.  They are expecting the event to fill up quickly, so registration should be completed promptly.  The Freeride team, in coordination with some of the Buddy Werner coaches, will provide freeride competition training on March 23, 24, and 29 to prepare the athletes.

BSF's Alta PT Jamboree This Sunday at Bridger Bowl

The Bridger Ski Foundation invites all athletes 12 and under to compete in the PT Jamboree this Sunday,  March 3rd, at Bridger Bowl.  Click here to download complete information.

Volunteers Needed for YSL Championships at Big Sky Resort

The team needs your help in order to host the upcoming YSL Championships at Big Sky Resort on March 15-17.  Click here to view a recent schedule.  If you are interested, please contact Jeremy Ueland at bigskysef@yahoo.com

Reminder: Level 200 Coaching Clinic at Big Sky

There will be a USSA Level 200 Coaching Clinic at Big Sky on April 5-7, 2013.  Click here to enroll online.

Thanks to the Jendrezak, Toribio and Wurden Families of the CMAC!

Thank you very much, Carol Jendrezak, for the unexpected and generous donation you made this afternoon to the Big Sky Ski Education Foundation on behalf of the Jendrezak, Toribio, and Wurden familes of the CMAC!  Here's what Carol had to say about her contribution:

This is on behalf of the Crystal Mountain Alpine Club (CMAC). Jeremy [Ueland] was very generous and allowed a group of our kids to join your training during a recent vacation to the area! There will also be an equally matched donation coming from Microsoft.