NYSSRA Featured at the Adirondack Sports and Fitness Winter Expo

I had the opportunity to represent NYSSRA Nordic, Inc. at the ADK Sports and Fitness Winter Expo in Saratoga Springs.  This event featured many different vendors and organizations affiliated with winter sports in and near NY State. 

NYSSRA’s information booth distributed brochures, copies of the 08-09 race schedule, membership applications and copies of Blue Extra: The NYSSRA News Magazine.  There was lots of interest in our organization, and many NYSSRA members stopped by to say hello. 

 I was able to present a seminar on “everything you wanted to know about Nordic ski racing.” I explained the difference between classic and freestyle technique, uncovered the mysteries of biathlon and ski-O, and emphasized the benefits of the lifelong fitness that Nordic skiing and racing has to offer. 

Eric Hamilton’s grandson, Travis, gave a great Bill Koch demo, demonstrating good kick and glide technique on the expo floor.  

I would like to thank all of the NYSSRA volunteers who spent time manning the booth and helping to spread the word about NYSSRA, including Eric Hamilton and Travis, Anne Christoffel, Doug Diehl, Sean Halligan, Bob Maswick and David Kvam.

Jim Kobak, President.

High Peaks Cyclery Looking for Nordic Guru

High Peaks Cyclery (Nordic Specialists) a premier ski and bike shop in Lake Placid, New York is seeking a Nordic/Bike Guru.

Wanted: Nordic and Bicycle Guru.

- Experienced or willingness to learn to become the guru.
- Must have technical skills, waxing, repairs, etc or willingness to learn.
- Most be a college graduate with excellent communication skills.
- Must be a nordic ski racer or ex-racer.
- PSIA member a plus!
- Selfstarter and independant!

Most importantly is a love of working with people. A desire to help people with products and services available at HPC. This position is the manager or assistant manager of the service department, but could develop into a higher level position.

This person should know the market! Brands and products! Upon completion of training period, this person should be able to run the show! Interested? Send resume and four references with phone #’s to: brian@highpeakscyclery.com

Check out the High Peaks website at http://www.highpeakscyclery.com

Your NYSSRA membership gets you full NENSA membership status

Renewed members of NYSSRA will nodoubtedly recieve a mailing from our partner organization, NENSA, about their new membership.  As a benefit for joining NYSSRA,  our members are given full NENSA membership status at no extra cost.  NYSSRA members will recieve a NENSA membership number, and are eligible to participate in NENSA events and races as a full-fledged member.  NENSA is a terrific partner, and NYSSRA encourages our members to take advantage of some of the programs offered by NENSA.

Tripp Lake Freestyle Race Announced

Doug Diehl writes, “www.adirondacknordic.com is resurrected. We’ve got the blessing and insurance to race on the home turf trails. A new snowmobile and groomer as well. I’m  putting a race on 12/6/08 alternate date if no snow is 12/27/08. We’ve got new trails and lots of vertical. ”

 

Here are the Particulars:

Tripp Lake Freestyle Opener  12/6/08

Sponsored by Inside Edge/Reliable Racing.

Prizes include one pair of KV2 race poles and one pair Swenor roller skis.

5km wave start Scholastic

10km Senior ans Master

9-10am DOR $20

10:30am Scholastic Start

11:00 am Senior/Master Start

Awards12noon

www.adirondacknordic.com for race details and directions