KMS Cup Standings end of FEB

Naro has a healthy lead after today's performance at Pico. These are the standings after J2 Regionals and the Canadian races. There is a lot of racing to be had in March... Good luck to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 858 Chad Naro 0
2 654 Jim Ryan -204
3 644 Shane Hedlund -214
4 586 Rob Visconti -272
5 556 Tyler Flinn -302
6 514 Matt Beers -344
7 480 Dylan Malone -378
8 456 Kip Spangler -402
9 433 Anders Sigourney -425
10 425 Mark Grundy -433
11 402 Will Jaye -456
12 366 Sam Bateman -492
13 362 Sam Scheu -496
14 332 Danny Moore -526
15 240 Mike Mitchell -618
16 234 Zach Stockman -624
17 223 Brendan Bucksbaum -635
18 189 Charles Griffen -669
19 180 Tim Spangler -678
20 157 Nick Severini -701

We're Leaving again, 33 to 35 hours after we got here!

Guys,

GET TO SCHOOL TOMORROW AROUND NOONISH OR SO. WE'LL GET PACKING & LOAD UP AFTER THAT.

AS LONG AS WE LEAVE BY 1:00 OR SO (1:30) WE'RE FINE.

LODGING $$$ MUST BE PAID BEFORE WE LEAVE !!!
$400 CHECK MADE OUT TO KMS.
$230 FOR ROB (NO DH)ROB GET TO BETSY WHEN YOU CAN BEFORE YOU COME UP OR SEND IT W/ SOMEONE!



SEE YOU THEN
-MIKE

Slalom from Devil's Glenn

Mixed Bag today.

We had some OK results place wise today, but could have been MUCH better without a few careless mistakes!!!

Jimmy - 11th (Spent a little time on hip run #2)
Chad - 16th (Minor issues 1st run, FIS point score)
Danny - 18th (FIS point score!)
Andrew - 23rd (Stowe-away)
Rob - 34th (15th is or so 1st run, hike 2nd, still in the top 3rd)
Tim - DNF (Trouble out of the 1st flush, the broken hand didn't help)

All the guys are skiing really well!
looks like we're in for some interesting weather tomorrow (42-45deg).
Having now raced on the hill (STEEP) once will help & I am expecting greater performance from the guys tomorrow!!!

UPDATE:
Given the fact that we'll possibly be free to leave by 2pm tomorrow I am expecting to drive all the way home. If all goes well we should pull in around midnight. If for any reason we need to stop(or if I get tired) we will! We have enough beds at school for all to crash if we get in late; I will assess the situation of those wishing to drive home when we arrive. Any question of tiredness or lack of alertness and they will stay at school for the night! If we do stop somewhere we will probably arrive mid morning to noonish Saturday.

All for now
-Mike

Thursday Training

I think I talked to most of you guys but just in case I missed someone. There is no Morning sport, we train SL on Highline from 1-4... the van leaves at 12:45. Bring your A-game!

Wenesday 2/25

GS on Needles Eye. 7:30 morning sport.

Ohhhhh Canada! (#2)

GREAT DAY TODAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 of 6 in the top 20!
Jimmy & Rob back to back around 12th or so.
Tim & Chad close together around 18th or so.

Official results should be up on FIS later tonight.

VERY DIFFICULT 1st run set saw 51 DNF's
5 of the 6 here made it into the flip with excellent execution of the course report & strong skiing.

All 4 KMS guys skied great 2nd run, Tim had a small bobble up top & still threw down!
Rob & Jim had amazing & VERY EXCITING 2nd runs, with Rob taking the lead for a short time & Jimmy actually running over a few gates on his way down the hill.
(Jim now has a few BLEEDING gate marks on his backside as proof, it was VERY aggressive skiing!)

Without a doubt some of, if not the BEST skiing I've yet to see from these guys on race day!

We've got the day off tomorrow and are tentatively scheduled to take on GMVS at the local curling lanes. This will hopefully be followed by all you can eat ribs for $16usd.(19.95cdn)

Slaloms @ Devil's Glenn start on Thursday.

A quick correction to the last blog; 25 cent wing night is actually tonight! Last night we found the best Chinese food any of us had ever eaten, seriously, it was GREAT!

All for now
-Mike

Training for Tuesday Feb 24

Training for Tuesday the 24th: Morning sport will be OFF we will be training GS on highline after advisory meetings. Then P.M sport for those not leaving.

For the J2's that are going to Stowe tomorrow we will be leaving right after training... Lon is driving up earlier for the meeting and will be bringing some of our luggage.... SO have all the gear that you dont need for training packed in Lons truck. We have 7 athletes in the van so it will be tight for luggage on the way there. The race entry fee is $200. We will be staying in the Stowe motel and we will bill you after for lodging. See you tomorrow

Ohhhhh Canada!

Hi All,

Sorry I've not yet blog'd, I keep getting kicked off for some reason ???

Well, we made it up here in a deathmarch like 13 hrs & change.
I'd like to thank Mother Nature, Canadian border security & Ontario's finest plow crew for helping us achieve such a long day on the road! We really could not have done it without your help!

Upon crossing into our Northern neighbor we were quite perplexed to find the 24 hr a day 7 day a week money exchange inexplicably CLOSED! As a result we had no Canadian money and were forced to try and use US currency until about mid day today!(As a sidebar, apparently banks & credit card companies assume any US cards used in Canada must be stolen & freeze the account just for good measure...) We've got it all sorted out & hopefully paying for the rest of our stay will go smoother!
(PS: TDbanknorth is the life saving exception!)

ON TO THE RACING!!!
I don't have results as they were not out yet when I left the area, but I'll be pretty close.

Jim "Hyimmy" Ryan laid down a stellar 1st and strong 2nd run to tie for 7th or 8th place!
Tim Spangler SLAID 1st run for 11th & had a strong 2nd to end up somewhere between 11 & 18!
(REALLY NICE JOB TIM, it was GREAT skiing!!!)

Danny Moore had a greta 1st run finishing 18th! 2nd run he took it a little deep on the steeps and ended up not finishing. Great skiing though, let's wait for tomorrow!

Robby V & Chad "Mr. Happy" Naro both had issues with the same gate 1st run but recovered and finished. Both started 2nd from further back (WAY back for Chad) & laid down 2nd runs that were consistent with guys who ended in the top 10-15!!! 2 of those tomorrow & we'll all be smiling!

Our MMSC Stowe-away (Andrew Keating) got a little wild 1st run after lett'n er go a touch early @ the bottom 1st run, but like the other 2 threw down a 2nd run time in the top group!

All for now, the guys are tuning & it's 25 cent chicken wing night at the local restaurant.

I'll try and update tomorrow about same time.
-Mike

Monday

Looks like SG training is not going to happen. Due to 12-18 inches of snow in the forecast Gwood and I say Powdah Day!!!! However... Morning sport is still on at 7:30 for Dorm students. Day students drive safely we will not be mad if you are a bit late. But plan for a longer than normal drive and please be at school for a short meeting at 8 am.
Bring what-ever skis you want for tomorrow. Van leaves at 8:45am... No friends on a powder day... if your late that's your problem. :)

Also it sounds like Mike and the boys had one heck of a trip up to Canadia, but they made it. I'll let him update you all, he was having trouble logging into the blog last night... those issues should be resolved. Stay tuned.

Weekend Schedule

Here is the schedule for this weekend: Saturday we will be training SL on bunny. Vans will leave KMS at 7:45. For the J2's going to Eastern Regionals you will take Sunday off (Prep your skis for the week!). For the rest of us we will be training GS, Vans leave at 7:45.

Schedule for WED thru FRI

I'll do another update for the weekend, J2's only training on Wednesday, J1's you need to take one more day off... make sure you get caught up with school work because a lot of you will be on a rigorous race schedule the next few weeks!
J2's we are training SL over at Pico, the vans leave KMS at 7:45am. Morning sport will be on your own, I'll get the gym open by 6:30am. Lifts open at 8 that is why schedule is bumped up a bit... if that changes I'll let you know.
On Thursday everyone will train GS in the afternoon, trail unknown... probably Highline since it's a vacation week.
Friday: Morning sport is "OYO" gym open at 6:30, everyone will train SL 7:50am Van... same deal with trail option.

Vermont Cup Standings

There is still a lot of season to go but Rob Visconti and Chad Naro are currently one and two overall in the Vermont Cup. Good job, keep it up!
You can check points/athlete standings via the link on the sidebar "VARA." click on "standings" and then scroll down to 2009 Vermont Cup.

J1/SR VT State Championships overall

Congratulations to Chad and Shane Hedlund for their accomplishments so far this year. Shane won the state J1 DH, 11th in the SG, 17th GS. 2nd for the overall. Chad won the State SL and was 6th in the GS. 1st overall for the state. I have not seen the points breakdown but I hear Shane was only two points behind Chad overall. Nice work boys!

J1 State GS @ Middleburry

Great day on the hill at Middlebury today! Chad Hedlund was 6th overall, Chad Naro was 10th. Mike Mitchell who is coming on strong after his ankle injury placed 16th and Shane Hedlund placed 17th.

Cup Standings as of 2/14.09

points Name diff
599 Chad Naro 0
584 Shane Hedlund -15
564 Rob Visconti -35
537 Jim Ryan -62
501 Matt Beers -98
458 Tyler Flinn -141
425 Mark Grundy -174
412 Dylan Malone -187
406 Kip Spangler -193
388 Anders Sigourney -211
366 Sam Bateman -233
356 Will Jaye -243
332 Danny Moore -267
312 Sam Scheu -287
234 Zach Stockman -365
223 Brendan Bucksbaum -376
189 Charles Griffen -410
160 Mike Mitchell -439
157 Nick Severini -442
138 Tim Spangler -461

J1 State GS @ Middleburry

Vans leave at 6:45am sharp! J2's enjoy your time off until Wednesday! KMS Cup Standings are super tight so good luck to all.

Training for Thursday Feb - 12

Morning sport will be on your own... Spin to warm up and get a good stretch in. We will be training GS tomorrow on highline. Van leaves @12:45.

Schedule for State SG and Whiteface travel plans

Van leaves at 6:50am! Bring extra clothes in case your gear gets wet.
Race skis should be brought to the top lodge and placed neatly under the deck. If you want your skis juiced then put a rubber band on your brakes... keep them strapped. Make darn sure your names are on your skis! We do not want to juice any non KMS/KSC athletes skis. If the above directions are not followed... NO JUICE FOR YOU!
Athletes that are into Whiteface GS races are: Rob Visconti, Matt Beers, Tyler Flinn.
Athletes not into Whiteface GS races, but are going anyway are: Tim Spangler, Jim Ryan, Danny Moore, Mark Grundy, Chad Naro.
The above mentioned guys should get ready tonight so that we can leave school by 3pm at the very latest... I would like to try and leave school by 2pm. It kinda depends on how the SG race goes time wise. As soon as Tyler Flinn is done his SG run We leave Okemo and head to KMS to pack up the van! So any of you guys that are driving to the race at Okemo bring GS skis and overnight gear too because you will probably not have time to go home to pack. We need to be super efficient with our time. If the plan changes during the day tomorrow I'll let you know.

We will roll the dice and try to get some guys in on the board tomorrow night. Last year the point cut off was 93 points USSA. It's always different year to year depending on how many Canadians and other foreign competitors enter the race. We never know until the board is called and all athletes have been represented.

So if you have points under 100 in GS you are on alert level ORANGE! That means you should be ready to leave school Wed night as soon as word gets to Mike. He will be driving the athletes that get into the race late... if any. Be ready regardless!

Athletes that are staying here at Killington for training should plan on training GS Thursday afternoon.

Results Update

Well I've been looking at our blog and trying to find race results... huh, we have not posted any. I guess we have just had our heads down and overlooked it. I'm terribly sorry for not updating the blog.

FEB 1st. Stratton GS: Rob Visconti 2nd place just .18 out of first!
Chad Naro 6th, Danny Moore 9th, Jim Ryan 10th.

Feb 4th Eastern Cup (FIS) Super-G: Danny Moore 15th, Jim Ryan 23rd, Chad Naro 26th, Matt Beers 30th. In the second Super-G Chad Naro placed 27th and Jim Ryan 30th.
Chaz Griffen was one of the only racers to improve their time on the second run! Most racers were 1 second slower but Chaz was a second faster! Nice adjustment Chaz!!!!

J1/Sr. Vermont State Championship SL: Chad Hedlund 1st, Jim Ryan 4th, Chad Naro 12th

J2 Vermont State Championship GS: Matt Beers 16th, Sam Bateman 17th, Kip Spangler 19th, Dylan Malone 25th.

J2 Vermont State Championship SL: Tyler Flinn 4th, Matt Beers 10th, Sam Bateman 18th, Nick Severini 26th.

Eastern Cup FISK Trophy SL (oldest running race in the US): Chad Hedlund 9th.

There are a lot of personal victories and improvements not mentioned here. All the boys deserve a pat on the back! They have been training hard and if the results are not there... be patient and keep fighting the good fight! Results will come in due time. Coaches are pleased with the effort and tenacity displayed by the team! There are still a lot of races coming up so stay tuned! State Championship SG TOMORROW! GO WOLF PACK!!!

Training for Monday Feb-9

Good weekend guys. Parker is at the seed meeting in Stowe and will be letting you know if you got in to tomorrows race. For those of you not going we will have morning sport at 7:30am, then trainging Super-G on needles in the morning... van 8:45

Okemo SG race

Some of the guys that were in the race are not on this video due to various issues occurring on race day; camera freezes up. course report during an athletes run... or Parker just wasn't on the ball with his camera today. The clips are looped to give you a look at most of the run, for each of the athletes. Sorry to the guys I missed! If you want to watch video of sections I encourage you to come to the office for video review sometime tomorrow or in the near future.

Thursday Training

Just a reminder,

We are training SL in the afternoon, NO MORNING SPORT!
Vans will leave @ 12:45.

Entry Fee

They did not cover what the entry fee would be for the race but I have an program that was sent to me it says $60... I'm guessing that is per race. So $120 would be the cost for both... Just in case I'm wrong wait until registration to write out the check.

Schedule for the Super-G races.

Yes I said races... they are going to run 2 Super-G races tomorrow! and no race on Thursday. Schedule for Thursday will be SL on Highline during normal training time... no morning sport.
Schedule for Wednesday: 7am depart from KMS
8:45am 9:00 window to get on the course for inspection.
9:30 course is closed
9:50 forerunners
10:00 start for run 1

Race 2
12-12:15 window to get on course for inspection.
12:15 course is closed
12:45 forerunners
1:00pm start.



Notes: Some of you guys with 990 points are in the snow seed. Look at the start list and see if you have a * next to your name. If you have a * next to your name that means you could potentially run ahead of the first seed guys. This is only for the first race! We will let you know if the race organizers decide to run the snow seed 1 hr prior to the start of the first race... that would be 9am. Be ready for the snow seed to run... and if it does not then no big deal... at least you will be ready.

For warm up you must go down a trail called "Jolly Green" this is a slow zone and will be monitored by patrol. So go slow there! Jolly Green will take you to "Wardance"... the normal race hill. Wardance is where you can open up the speed... remember to shut it down before you head into the intersecting trails at the bottom. Patrol will be there too. And they will be looking to pull bibs if warnings are not followed.

When you get off the chair at the top go to the right because if you go left towards the lodge there are a lot of rocks popping up... you do not want to ruin skis so go right after you get off the summit chair.

WAX CALL: HF7 if you have it otherwise LF7. Coaches will have additives for the overlay.

SG races at Okemo

danny moore, jim ryan, tim spangler, chad naro, rob visconti, shane hedlund, matt beers, tyler flinn, sam scheu, anders sigourney, kip spangler, brendan bucksbaum, will jaye, dylan malone, zach stockman, chaz griffen are into the race. i will post schedule later because im updating this from phone and its slow. check back for schedule and wax call. -PG

MIDDLEBURY J1 GS FEB 15th !!!!!!!

All J1's need to PAY AND REGISTER for the race on the 15th of Feb. follow this link to registration: http://www.middskiclub.org/ Make sure you register and pay for the correct race. This is not through AlpineReg...it is yet another way to register for the event. I just got an e-mail from the race admin at Middlebury, she has all your names on a list I sent her but she will pull you if you do not pay! Please get payment to Middlebury ASAP!!!!!!!!

KMS Cup Standings

Rank Points Name
1 539 Shane Hedlund
2 520 Rob Visconti
3 425 Mark Grundy
4 362 Dylan Malone
5 361 Jim Ryan
6 359 Chad Naro
7 329 Tyler Flinn
8 322 Kip Spangler
9 318 Anders Sigourney
10 296 Will Jaye
11 289 Matt Beers
12 276 Sam Scheu
13 232 Danny Moore
14 204 Sam Bateman
15 182 Zach Stockman
16 157 Brendan Bucksbaum
17 138 Tim Spangler
18 115 Charles Griffen
19 100 Mike Mitchell
20 89 Nick Severini

Upcoming Schedule

There are a lot of possibilities this week. It is very important to be proactive with finding your individual schedule. The idea behind trying to get everyone into the FIS SG is to get the boys more runs on the hill. Our State championship SG is on that same hill. CLICK ON THE PHOTO... THAT WILL MAKE THE IMAGE BIGGER.