Our racers skied well at the Osler FIS GS in Collingwood, Ontario.  Sophie Sellstrom finished a strong 17th, Lindsay Wright 26th, Aiden Elizondo 30th and John Okal 31st.

Christine Moloney was our sole representative at Snow Ridge’s Sliversmith Slalom.  Christine represented the team well with an eleventh place finish.

Holiday Valley’s J1-2 team open the ECS West Race Series with wins.

Holiday Valley SL:

J1 Women: Maddie Brown, 2nd; Samantha Owens, 4th; Lindsay Wright, 5th; Mallory Keener, 8th; Audrey Parenti, 11th; Christine Moloney, 13th

J2 Women: Kelsey Opiel, 8th; Meredith Parenti, 9th; Ellie Roche, 19th; Erin Schafer, 20th

J1 Men: John Okal, 7th; Ben Gordon, 8th; Michael Cobler, 13th

J2 Men: Aiden Elizondo, 5th; Cameron Hejna, 9th; Connor Hayes, 12th; Michael Costanzo, 23rd

Holimont GS:

J1 Women: Christine Moloney, 1st; Lindsay Wright, 3rd; Maddie Brown, 5th; Mallory Keener, 6th; Samantha Owens, 10th; Audrey Parenti, 13th

J2 Women: Sophie Sellstrom, 1st; Erin Schafer, 13th; Kelsey Opiel, 18th; Ellie Roche, 24th; Catherine Navagh, 25th

J1 Men: Ben Gordon, 7th; John Okal, 8th; Michael Cobler, 16th

J2 Men: Aiden Elizondo, 4th; Scott Vining, 8th; Michael Costanzo, 15th; Porter Hunt, 17th; Nathan Wise, 28th

The season starts at the Hovey for the J3s, 4s and 5s.  Holiday Valley steps up with some great skiing at White Face.

J5 Boys: Phillip Vance, 3rd; Bode Vance, 4th

J4 Boys: Guppy Briselden, 6th

J5 Girls: Logan Fredrickson, 5th; Lauren Thomas, 8th; Hayly Fredrickson, 12th

J4 Girls: Anya Elizondo, 12th; Bailey Creager, 20th; Hannah Halli, 29th

J3 Girls: Tessa Briselden, 33rd

Lauren, we all have you in our thoughts and prayers.  Get well soon.

Lauren Pfeifer, Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, (585) 275-2100.  Lauren can have visitors between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.  Currently no flowers due to lung condition.

The 2011-2012 Christmas Camp concludes with a pro-style slalom.

J6 Girls: Kate Hurley, 1st

J6 Boys: Laz Rifkin, 1st; Alex Wojnowski, 2nd; Eric Shattenberg, 3rd; William DeClerck, 4th

J5 Girls: Candice Kasahara, 1st; Paige Duffy, 2nd; Lauren Thomas, 3rd; Logan Fredrickson, 4th; Katherin Wojnowski, 5th; Hayly Fredrickson, 6th; Annabella Listati, 7th; Julia Michaud, 8th; Ellie Kreinheder, 9th; Claire Taylor, 10th

J5 Boys: Phillip Vance, 1st; Bode Vance, 2nd; Richard Hurley, 3rd; Orry Shattenberg, 4th; Chase DeClerck, 5th; Ben Wise, 6th

J4 Girls: Anya Elizondo, 1st; Hannah Halli, 2nd; McKenzie Galvin, 3rd; Joran Lyford, 4th; Claire Mischaud, 5th; Rachel Carley, 6th

J4 Boys: Mack Hurley, 1st; Nathan Briselden, 2nd; PJ Walsh, 3rd; Dylan Thomas, 4th; Nick Scott, 5th; Michael Mercer, 6th; Tommy Shantler, 7th; Eric Schafer 8th

J3 Girls: Katherine Walsh, 1st; Madeline Evans, 2nd; Hannah Kreuzer, 3rd; Lauren Bachert, 4th; Paige Robinson, 5th; Casey Wise, 6th; Tessa Briselden, 7th

J3 Boys: Joseph Mergl, 1st; Kaison Lavicka, 2nd; Patrick Hylkema, 3rd; Max Scott, 4th; Sean Wright, 5th; Jack Hurley, 6th; Ben Finicle, 7th; Nick Costanzo, 8th; Ethan Hejna, 9th; Josh Deely, 10th;

J1-J2 Girls: Sophie Sellstrom, 1st; Samantha Owens, 2nd; Mallory Keener, 3rd; Maddie Brown, 4th; Audrey Parenti, 5th; Meredith Parenti, 6th; Catherine Navagh, 7th

J1-J2 Boys: Brian Coventry, 1st; Aiden Elizondo, 2nd; Michael Cobler, 3rd; Thomas Wladyka, 4th; Nathan Wise, 5th

The J1 and J2s start the season at Holiday Valley’s Christmas GS and the Ely and Leene SL at Brantling Ski Slopes.

Holiday Valley Christmas GS:

J1 Women: Mallory Keener 1st, Christine Moloney 2nd, Maddie Brown 3rd, Lindsay Wright 4th, Samantha Owens 5th, Audrey Parenti 7th

J2 Women: Sophie Sellstrom 1st, Meredith Parenti 5th, Erin Schafer 6th, Ellie Roche 9th

J1 Men: John Okal 2nd, Michael Cobler 7th

J2 Men:  Aiden Elizondo 2nd, Scott Vining 7th, Cameron Hejna 7th, Nathan Wise 11th

Ely and Leene SL:

Race #1:

J1 Women: Lindsay Wright 6th, Mallory Keener 7th, Maddie Brown 8th, Christine Maloney 11th, Audrey Parenti 15th

J2 Women: Sophie Sellstrom 1st, Meredith Parenti 9th

J1 Men: John Okal 9th

J2 Men:  Aiden Elizondo 9th, Cameron Hejna 14th

Race #2:

J1 Women: Lindsay Wright 3rd, Mallory Keener 6th, Maddie Brown 7th, Christine Maloney 8th, Audrey Parenti 15th

J2 Women: Sophie Sellstrom 3rd, Meredith Parenti 10th

J1 Men: John Okal 9th

J2 Men:  Aiden Elizondo 7th

We have our first race results and they come from FIS.  The boys faired well in these early races against the top racers in the east.

Sunday River, ME, Dec. 10th, FIS SL – Aiden Elizondo (78th of 122)

Attitash, NH, Dec. 20th, FIS DEVO SL – John Okal (36th of 110) and Aiden Elizondo (37th of 110)

Attitash, NH, Dec. 21st, FIS DEVO SL – John Okal (62nd of 111) and Aiden Elizondo (65th of 111)

Attitash, NH, Dec. 22nd, FIS DEVO GS – Aiden Elizondo (87th of 113) and John Okal (90th of 113)

Joseph Mergl was named to both the USSA Eastern J3 Elite Fundamentals Camp, Burke, VT and the NYSSRA J3 Fundamentals Camp, Lake Placid, NY.

Kaison Lavicka was named to the NYSSRA J3 Fundamentals Camp, Lake Placid, NY.

Tommy Shantler and Mac Hurley were named to both the  USSA Eastern J4 Elite Fundamentals Camp, Sunday River, ME and the NYSSRA J4  Fundamentals Camp, Lake Placid, NY.

Dylan Thomas was named to the NYSSRA J4  Fundamentals Camp, Lake Placid, NY.

The season starts on an exciting note.  This year will mark a major step for Holiday Valley J1-J2 racing, as seven athletes will be racing for international points at FIS (International Skiing Federation) races.  In addition, these same athletes will join the remainder of the J1-J2 team competing in USSA races.  All FIS races are by invite only.  The first five FIS races have announced their fields and have invited the following to race:

Sunday River, ME, FIS SL, Dec. 10-11 – Aiden Elizondo

Alpine, ON, Canada FIS SL, Dec. 28-29 – Christine Maloney, Maddie Brown, Lindsay Wright, Mallory Keener, Sophie Sellstrom, John Okal, Aiden Elizondo

Attitash, NH, Men’s DEVO FIS SL & GS, Dec. 19-22 - John Okal, Aiden Elizondo

Osler, ON, Canada FIS GS, Jan. 3-4 - Christine Maloney, Maddie Brown, Lindsay Wright, Mallory Keener, Sophie Sellstrom, John Okal, Aiden Elizondo

Loch Lomond, ON, Canada FIS GS, Jan. 7-8 - Christine Maloney, Maddie Brown, Lindsay Wright, Mallory Keener, Sophie Sellstrom, John Okal, Aiden Elizondo

The Training Center will be offering ImPACT concussion base-line testing to all Training Center athletes, beginning at Christmas Camp.  Please read the attached ImPact Concussion Management Best Practices chart prior to arriving at Christmas Camp.

ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is the first, most-widely used, and most scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system.  ImPACT is a 20-minute test that has become a standard tool used in comprehensive clinical management of concussions for athletes of all ages.

We are very lucky to be able to offer our athletes this opportunity.  Please check back for updates.

Check the calendar tab for this seasons race schedules.  FIS races will be listed shortly.  If you have any additions, please click to email them to calendar.

The Training Center will soon be offering ImPACT concussion base-line testing to all Training Center athletes.  Check back for updates on our progress in providing this valuable tool to our athletes.

ImPACT provides computerized neurocognitive assessment tools and services that are used by medical doctors, psychologists, athletic trainers, and other licensed healthcare professionals to assist them in determining an athlete’s ability to return to play after suffering a concussion.

ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is the first, most-widely used, and most scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system.

Developed in the early 1990′s by Drs. Mark Lovell and Joseph Maroon, ImPACT is a 20-minute test that has become a standard tool used in comprehensive clinical management of concussions for athletes of all ages.

Given the inherent difficulties in concussion management, it is important to manage concussions on an individualized basis and to implement baseline testing and/or post-injury neurocognitive testing. This type of concussion assessment can help to objectively evaluate the concussed athlete’s post-injury condition and track recovery for safe return to play, thus preventing the cumulative effects of concussion. In fact, neurocognitive testing has recently been called the “cornerstone” of proper concussion management by an international panel of sports medicine experts.

ImPACT can be administered by an athletic trainer, school nurse, athletic director, team coach, team doctor, or anyone trained to administer baseline testing. ImPACT is the most widely used computer-based testing program in the world and is implemented effectively across high school, collegiate, and professional levels of sport participation.