South-south West. Pomfret, VT. January 8th, 2006

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2006-01-04
The VOMax Bogburn – How a Family’s Backyard Ski Trail

January 4 (Pomfret, VT): The VOMax Bogburn nordic race attracts everyone from Olympic racers to fitness skiers. Probably the only sanctioned cross-country ski race held at a private home, the entire Bogburn course is on the Haydock family’s 170 acres in Pomfret, Vermont. At 1,600 ft elevation they have had snow when Woodstock is down to bare ground. As the event has grown in popularity over the years, it as grown from 30 to as many as 200 skiers. VOMax (a custom, high-energy sports apparel company based in Plainfield, MA) has sponsored the race for the last 12 years or so, and the Bogburn tights have become a cult item worn proudly particularly by the age group winners. Despite the lycra-clad collegiate, past and future Olympians zipping around, the Bogburn is a family-oriented event that emphasizes the Bill Koch League (youth skiing) races. There are custom VOMax ski tights for 1st place, medals for the first three, and ribbons for all. In the past as many as 60 Bill Kochers have skied the trails across from the Haydock house.

The Bogburn got started by Bob’s father, who loved to downhill ski. He loved the Woodstock area and had skied at Suicide Six when it only had a rope tow. He moved his family to the current house in the mid 1960s, when Dick Brett was creating the Skyline trail, a wilderness X-C ski trail that overlaps part of the race course and ends at Suicide Six. This was the Haydock boys’ introduction to X-C skiing. They had a season pass to Suicide Six, so their parents would drive down, and everyone else would ski down the trail to Suicide, and ski downhill all afternoon. ”Over the years when we found out that there was such a thing as a touring center and set tracks, it occurred to me that it would be nice to have our own trail system”, says Bob Haydock, the race organizer. “And after 25 years of work, we have 36 hours of bulldozing invested in the trail, and all the rest has been done by hand.”

And the name Bogburn? Does it refer to the boggy ‘back 40’ created by errant beavers, drained by more culverts than Bob can comprehend? Does it refer to the lactic acid burn of effort it takes to make the last climbs up past the beaver pond to the finish? Neither. The name comes from Bogburn Hall, the name of the old Haydock family homestead in England. Perhaps a portent of things to come in the New World.

This year the 22nd annual VOMax Bogburn takes place Sunday, January 8th, with races for BKL skiers starting at 9:45am, BKL awards at 11:30am, the men’s 12km classic at 12:30pm, and the women’s and J2 (age 14-15) 6km classic at 1:30pm. (Registration information is available below.)

Part of the TDBanknorth Club Series, the Bogburn is the 3rd event in the Series, and already the Cambirdge Sports Union (CSU), the Boston-area nordic club, has a commanding lead. Taking advantage of their home-course at Weston, CSU jumped to 324 points ahead of its nearest competitors, Gunstock (NH) Nordic Assocation (28) and Colby College (26) after the Weston Pursuit and the Weston Sprints over the New Year’s weekend. Traditionally strong clubs like Putney (VT), Craftsbury (VT), and Ford Sayre (NH) are not currently ranked and will be looking to pack the VOMax Bogburn with competitors in an effort to catch 2005 Champion CSU.

Place Club Points
1 Cambridge Sports Union352
2 Gunstock Nordic Association28
3 Colby College Nordic Ski Team26
4 Dartmouth Outing Club20
5 Berkshire Trails Nordic Ski Club10
5 Gould Academy Nordic Ski Club 10
5
UNH Ski Team10
5 Kimball Union Academy10

With two events in the Zak Cup Series for Masters skiers - the Dec. 18th TD Banknorth Eastern Cup at the Trapp Family Lodge, and the Weston Pursuit Dec. 31st - Carole Clermont of West Burke, VT/ Gould Academy Ski Club and Dorcas Wonsavage, Hanover, NH/Ford Sayre are tied for first, and Jane Oliver, Concord, MA/CSU and Trina Hosmer, Stowe, VT/Putney Ski Club are tied for 3rd! 2005 overall winner, Cheryl Carlson, is in 7th, with four more races to go. In the running for the men, last year’s 10th place overall, Andy Milne, Medford, MA/CSU. In second and third – from an even more snow-deprived metropolitan club – Love Sproule and Tim Donahue, of the Manhattan Ski Club. Donahue is actually tied for third with CSU’s Jim Stock, Lincoln, MA.

2006 Zak Cup Standings (1/4/06) – Women, Men

Plc NENSA# Last Name First Name Age Grp Age Age Place City St Zak Pts Age Zak Pts Club
1 03319 Clermont Carole M3 40 1 West Burke VT 25 25 Gould
1 01376 Wonsavage Dorcas M3 40 1 Hanover NH 25 25 Ford Sayre
3 01082 Hosmer Trina M7 60 1 Stowe VT 20 25 Putney SC
3 01242 Oliver Jane M5 53 1 Concord MA 20 25 CSU
5 10690 Ryan Maggie M1 30 1 Easthampton MA 15 25 Berkshire
6 02203 Hall Ruth M4 47 1 Cumberland ME 12 25 Coastal
7 02890 Carlson Cheryl M4 47 2 Lebanon NH 11 20 Ford Sayre
8 01090 Henkel Heidi M1 33 2 Keene NH 10 20 Putney SC
9 06885 Geer Carlie M4 48 3 Hinesburg VT 9 15 Craftsbury
10 03332 Geer Judy M5 52 1 Morrisville VT 8 25 Craftsbury
11 10931 Pribram Sarah M2 37 1 Shelburne VT 7 25 Team Sleepy
12 05129 Lowrie Mary Lou M5 54 3 New Gloucester ME 6 20 Maine Nordic
13 01457 Campoli Gina M5 50 4 Craftsbury Common VT 5 15 Craftsbury
14 01150 Van Dyke Carol M4 49 4 Stowe VT 4 12 Stowe
15 06874 Bradlee Barbara M4 46 5 Reading MA 3 11 CSU

1 05512 Milne Andrew M3 42 1 Medford MA 37 50 CSU
2 06551 Love Sproule M1 34 1 New York NY 25 25 Manhattan
3 10824 Donahue Tim M2 36 1 New York NY 20 25 Manhattan
3 01285 Stock Jim M5 50 1 Lincoln MA 20 25 CSU
5 10056 Hangen Don M4 45 1 Stow MA 15 25 CSU
5 01144 Nice Chris M5 52 1 Hanover NH 15 25 Ford Sayre
7 01241 Haydock Bob M5 53 3 Concord MA 12 20 CSU
8 08126 Golovkin Victor M3 42 2 Newton MA 11 20 CSU
8 03095 Townsend Ethan M1 30 3 Canton NY 11 20 St Lawrence
10 07494 Farrell William M6 56 1 Meriden NH 10 45 KUA

VOMax Bogburn Registration Information

January 8, 2006, VOMax Bogburn 12km Haydock House, Pomfret, VT (TD Banknorth Club Series event, Zak Cup Masters’ Series) Event Info: Family-oriented, low-key race. 12 km classic for J1-Master Men. 6 Km classic for J2s and Women. 4, 3, & 2km for BKL III, IV, V. 50m for lollipop. Start times: 9:45 am lollipop, 10 am BKL, 11:30 BKL awards 12:30 PM Men 1:30 PM Women and J2s. Prizes VOMax clothing, medals to top 3 BKL in each class, ribbons to all BKL. Registration: $25 for 6 and 12km race ($20 for NENSA members) $7 for BKL. Lollipop free. $5 late fee. Use NENSA form or register online from NENSA web site. Phone entries accepted until 9 PM 1/07/06. Checks to: Robert Haydock, 384 Strawberry Hill Rd, Concord, MA 01742. For more info (E) rhaydock@comcast.net (P) 978/369-2684 0r 802/763-7064 Contact: Robert Haydock Website: www.NENSA.net Register at SkiReg.com: http://www.skireg.com/events/register.asp?EventID=2062

__________________________________________________________________ * The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is a non-profit, the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, TD Banknorth Group. Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and the Trapp Family Lodge.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England visit www.NENSA.net
_____________________________________
Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-06-25
A talk with USSA’s Director of Nordic Skiing, Luke Bodensteiner

Dorcas Wonsavage sat down with Luke Bodensteiner to discuss the role of NENSA, and USSA & USST in making our skiers “Best in the World”.

Park City, UT (June 21): After a phenomenal and inspiring set of seasons from our U.S. Ski Team athletes, last season’s results were disappointing- for everyone involved. And when USSA cut funding for the Development Team altogether, an uproar was heard from Maine to Alaska.

I sat down with Luke Bodensteiner, Director of Nordic Skiing for USSA, in his Park City office last week. It was a chance to catch up with an old friend and former teammate, and to discuss and clarify what roles and responsibilities NENSA and USSA see for themselves in the US Ski Team “Development Pipeline”.

Fund the Best, or Fund Them All?
Luke is well aware of how unpopular USSA’s decision has been, to cut funding for the Development Team. He addressed it almost immediately. “We have had budget cuts”, he said, “but we still have money. But (the reality is) if we’re going to get more money in the future, we’ve got to have results now, and that means medals eight months from now (at the Torino Olympic Games).” He pointed to the Jumping team, that for lack of recent results, has to exist on less than $150,000/year for athletes, coaches, travel, training, wax and ski technicians. “If Freeman (and Swenson, Wagner, Dussault) are going to be competitive against Norway, Sweden and Italy, they need everything we can possibly give them.”

(My paraphrasing of the current USSA logic: Do we cut our elite athlete’s funding, and their chances for medals and serious, long-term funding, to spray money at “looking good, but unproven” development team level skiers? We need results now. So either we fully support a known quantity, or we put nickels in the slot machine and hope for three cherries to appear.)

USSA is supporting some of the Development level athletes this year, but with a different approach. Coaches of athletes who have had significant results at World Juniors and U.S. Nationals, will be invited to accompany their athletes to important training camps and races. For the athletes, this will provide them with consistent coaching from the people that made them fast. For the coaches, it’s a chance to work with, communicate with, the current US Ski Team administration and to be exposed to the next level of athlete coaching and support. It’s athlete support and coaches ed. rolled in to one. And a serious breakthrough by USSA/USSA – an acknowledgement that they haven’t or can’t provide the best coaching for our best athletes, that consistent coaching supercedes the current coach-of-the-quadrennial.

Coaches Education
Luke spoke of the need for coaches’ education, yet in the same breath acknowledged that USSA did not have the manpower to oversee a nation-wide program, I reminded him of NENSA’s coaches education clinics and certification. “We’ve produced a model that we can share (and have) with the other regions,” I pointed out. He countered, stating that Central region had their own coaches ed program (in fact, Pete Vordenberg had just that weekend attended Central’s Coaches’ Ed. seminar).

Three points are on the table on this issue:

1) Each region has had to fend for its self for so many years, a few have created their own coaches ed programs. Each has their own adaptations specific to their region, whether due to coaching traditions, personalities, weather and snow calendar, the power-base structure (school, club, event, sponsors). Any nation-wide program will have to provide a consistent message on training athletes, yet provide the flexibility to adapt to each regions’ unique needs, with incentives in place to improve each one’s less-than-ideal, but entrenched, philosophies and power structures.

2) USSA would prefer to be the leader in creating a coaches ed. program, but obviously cannot. The best they can do now, to send a consistent message to each region, is to offer to send Vordenberg to coach/athlete programs in each region, eg. Central’s coach ed seminar and NENSA’s July Elite Team Camp, and to fund Development Team member-eligible (if there were a Dev.Team) coaches to national camps and races.

3) They are not overly excited about promoting either NENSA’s or any one else’s coaching education plan, because they want the message to come from the Top, down. Former US Ski Team coaches, Miles Minson, Chris Grover, with help from Zach Caldwell, accomplished a significant coaches ed project with their technique video – US Ski Team Progressions (available through NCCSEF). But we can’t hold our breath for the current administration to tackle a similar project. (Note: USST Alpine is selling elite and performance level coaching CDs, covering technique, nutrition, physical training, sports psychology, for the price of $60-$80 each.)

With NENSA’s staff, board, and ski community, we have the staff and board power, experience and motivation to accomplish what USSA cannot, at this time. Our committee members and staff will continue to put together a comprehensive Coaches Ed certification program.

Long-Term Strategic Plan
Another reason USSA is not fully behind the progressive work of the regions is that they’re not yet sure of what they’re doing themselves, beyond their Elite Team. USSA Nordic staff is currently creating a strategic, long-term plan, outlining their short and long-term goals, reviewing their strengths and weaknesses, what they need and what they need to do to help our athletes win “Heavy” medals (medals earned in competition against Norway, Sweden, Italy, not Japan, and the Ukraine).

NENSA renewed its Strategic Plan two years ago. The second time in the eight years since it was founded. And USSA is just starting? Their Plan will be offered up for review to key people in each region later this summer, and NENSA staff will have the opportunity to comment.

Top to Bottom – the Bodensteiner/USSA ideal
I was impressed, reading USSAs Strategic Plan draft, to see how many of the points NENSA had already addressed, accomplished, and could contribute to USSAs plan. When I pointed this out to Luke, however, he said bluntly that he’d prefer the direction for US Skiing to come from the Top, down.

This would work if 1) the United States was the size of every other ski nation – 25% of its total size (thank you, Alaska), and 90% of its current snowbelt. 2) the United States was a socialist, not democratic country. And, 3) there was an administration that could give us direction.

Until then, the recent consensus online (http://www.fasterskier.com/feature.php?series_id=24)is that U.S. Skiing needs to improve its Vertical Integration.

Vertical Integration
The United States has good, sometimes great, programs at each level – BKL/youth, High School/Club, Collegiate/University, Senior/Sponsor/Club, Master/Club. But as an athlete grows older (not necessarily better), they move, due to chronological age, from one program to another. There is no continuity of coaches education or training philosophy from one level to another. It is a horizontal move – from same-old to same-old, not an upward move associated with improvement, a vertical move (J.Galanes/J Quinn-Hurst. http://www.fasterskier.com/opinion2235.html)

Bottom to Top – The NENSA and APU/NSC model
In 1997 John Caldwell and Company, having long realized the limitations of USSA, assembled their nordic brain trust, the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA). Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the country, Jim Galanes (hometown, Brattleboro, VT), created the Alaska Pacific University/Nordic Ski Club. Both had the same mission: To do what USSA had not done, could not do. This included providing long-term continuity of administration and coaching, promoting the education of coaches, training cross-country skiers at every level, increasing participation in Nordic skiing, and making medal winners. NENSA has since won two junior Olympic team championships, and both NENSA and APU athletes are leading the way at the junior, world junior, collegiate, and national level.

They are both funding and accomplishing their missions – Community-based, Club-centered, Vertical Integration.

Optimistic Summary
USSA has had to narrow its focus to one primary goal – funding the athletes that will earn them medals eight months from now. That’s the only thing that will justify to the ski lift-aided board of USSA and its deep wallet sponsors the money the Nordic program needs to fund a larger National Nordic Team, a Development Team, a National Coaches Education program. The good news is, they’ve got the money they need to fund our top, Red Group athletes. And that’s just what I would want for Kris Freeman and Andrew Johnson – full support, nothing less, for them to achieve their potential.

As for USSA’s decreased support of the Development Team level, this situation has given us exactly what we wanted. Especially in the East, we’ve been fighting to keep our athletes at home, instead of having USSA ‘resident programs’ suck them 6,000 feet up and 2,000 miles away, from family, friends, community opportunities for flexible employment and fundraising, and the coach that knows them best. We know where the stability is that athletes need – it’s at home. And it has been NENSA’s mission to provide the best for our athletes here, in the East, so they don’t have to leave, don’t want to leave.

Many of the goals I saw in Luke’s initial Strategic Plan outline were the same goals that NENSA has: To increase the number of recreational skiers, the number of racers of all ages and abilities, the speed of our elite athlete athletes, the knowledge and consistency of our coaches, the travel opportunities for coaches, athletes and skiers.

Our goals are the same. Even our strategies are the same. )http://www.fasterskier.com/opinion2252.html) From the top, USSA is taking care of our best athletes as best they can. And if that is not enough, it’s more than NENSA can do. From the bottom, NENSA and its clubs are taking care of our ski communities. Rather than be frustrated or angry with USSA for what they cannot do, we can appreciate their highly-focused support for our elite athletes, that they have finally begun a belated but important Strategic Planning process, and that they point to NENSA as the model for the other Regions.

Meanwhile, NENSA will continue to improve Nordic skiing for our communities and our elite athletes in New England, knowing that USSA is doing an excellent job with the dedicated and experienced staff, athletes, and funding it has. If we continue to do our best for cross-country skiing in New England, USSA will be able to do its best for our elite athletes. And maybe, in the future, there will no longer be an us-and-them, but a US Skiing.

“Onward and upward” Sir Edmund Hillary
“Best in the World” U.S. Ski Team

Dorcas Wonsavage
June 25, 2005
Park City, UT

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-03-20
Vermont Wins Banknorth Eastern High School Championships

March 20, 2005 (Bolton Valley, VT): The results in the boys’ 7.5km classic race, the last race of the Banknorth Eastern High School Championships, read like a see-saw: NH, Vermont, NH, Vermont, Maine, VT, ME, VT, … But there was no question who was in charge. New Hampshire’s Alex Howe (Gilford), has been in command this weekend, winning by 13 seconds over Vermont’s Cameron MacKugler (Londonderry). Dylan McGuffin (Northfield) gave NH a 3rd place. The girls races have been back and forth between NH and VT, too. But this time it was Vermont’s Jennie Bender in first, 9 seconds ahead of (Hanover) NH’s Alice Nelson, and 14 seconds ahead of (Orleans) Vermont’s Ida Sargent. Super results by New York’s McClelland sisters, Megan’s 4th and Sophie’s 7th, and Massachusett’s Shane MacDowell (11th) and Zach Wetherell (22nd) kept the two low-snow states in the running.

Yesterday Vermont was ahead in the race for the Banknorth Eastern High School Championship title. Not surprising, given the current level of athletes in the Vermont high school, ski school, and club programs. The surprise is that the Maine athletes, bolstered by the Maine Winter Sport Center programs, and their middle school racing programs, are now being challenged by the New Hampshire athletes. This is due in large part to the Gunstock Nordic Association’s coaching and programs, but also to a growing interest and support for Nordic skiing in the northern high school programs, and southern ski clubs.

So, when over 200 of the best high school skiers in the East ascended to Bolton Valley this weekend to compete in four races in three days the competitions were fast and the talent was deep. In Sunday’s races, the final event of the weekend, Vermont boys won, NH’s guys were 2nd, and Maine was 3rd; the Maine gals won, the VT girls 2nd, and NH was 3rd. Massachusetts, whose high school racing programs often don’t include classic events, skied a consistent fourth, ahead of New York.The final, overall winner, and the team that brought home the L.L. Bean micro-fleece zip turtlenecks, was the home team, Vermont. New Hampshire did sneak ahead of Maine by 600 points, followed by Massachusetts and New York.

The top three athletes through all four events this weekend also received prizes donated by Rossignol.

Overall winners – Boys
1. Alex Howe, Gilford, NH
2. Ben Hickory, Morrisville, VT
3. Cameron MacKugler, Londonderry, VT

Overall winners – Girls
1. Ida Sargent, Orleans, VT
2. Alice Nelson, Hanover, NH
3. Jennie Bender, Johnson, VT

Banknorth Eastern High School Championships
Girls 7.5km Classic

1. Jennie Bender, Johnson, VT 27:55.8
2. Alice Nelson, Hanover, NH 28:04.8
3. Ida Sargent, Orleans, VT 28:09.6
4. Megan McClelland, Keene Valley, NY 28:43.0
5. Hannah Dreissigacker, Morrisville, VT 28:46.9
6. Elise Moody-Roberts, Cape Elizabeth, ME 29:05.2
7. Sophie McClelland, Keene Valley, NY 29:05.6
8. Ruth McGovern, Stowe, VT 29:11.2
9. Kathleen Maynard, Jackson, NH 29:12.6
10. Liz Kantack, Jackson, NH 29:15.0

Banknorth Eastern High School Championships
Boys 7.5km Classic

1. Alex Howe, Gilford, NH 23;19.6
2. Cameron MacKugler, Londonderry, VT 23:32.1
3. Dylan McGuffin, Northfield, NH 23:42.9
4. Ben Hickory, Morrisville, VT 23:57.8
5. Thomas Stark, Fitzwilliam, NH 24:07.3
6. Nils Koons, Sidney, ME 24:13.4
7. Chase Marston, VT 24:14.6
8. Timothy Whiton, Bethel, ME 24:26.8
9. Kevin Cutts, Putney, VT 24:27.9
10. Pavel Sotskov, Gilford, NH 24:34.4

Complete results at www.bart.chipco.com. Results and photos at www.nensa.net.

Overall Points
Banknorth Eastern High School Championships

1. Vermont 14,746
2. New Hampshire 13,983
3. Maine 13,383
4. Massachusetts 9,315
5. New York 5,745

Complete results available at www.NENSA.net.
_____________________________________
Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-03-19
Day 2, Banknorth Eastern High School Champs. The Sprint & the Relay

March 19, 2005 (Bolton Valley, VT): The speed event of the Banknorth Eastern High School Championships took place Saturday morning at Bolton Valley, Vermont. The sprints are the shortest distance event in Nordic skiing, but by running standards they are more like the dreaded 800meters, requiring both speed AND endurance. Alice Nelson (Hanover, NH) and Ben Hickory (Morrisville, VT) have both, and their first place finishes brought home the bonus five points each for the New Hampshire and Vermont team. New Hampshire has been giving the Green Mountain boys and girls of Vermont a challenge this weekend, but overall Vermont had more skiers in the top to keep ahead in the push for the overall title. Vermont girls went 2,3,4,and 6 in the top 10, while New York placed three in the top 10 – Marlijne Cook (Saranac Lake, NY)-5th, Sophie McClelland (Keene Valley, NY)-7th and Stephanie Crocker (Poughkeepsie, NY)-9th. New Hampshire had Nelson and Liz Kantack (Jackson, NH)-10th, and Maine placed one in the top 10 – Hilary McNamee (Fort Kent, ME) in 8th.

On the boy’s side four more Vermonters stacked up just behind Hickory - Cameron MacKugler (Londonderry, VT)-2nd, Kevin Cutts (Putney, VT)-5th, Silas Gill (E.Burke, VT)-8th and Harry Poole (VT)-9th. It was the New Hampshire-ites in between – Alex Howe (Gilford, NH)-3rd, Dylan McGuffin (Northfield, NH)-4th, and Thomas Stark (Fitzwilliam, NH)-10th. Shane MacDowell (Peru, MA) continued to shine for Massachusetts with a 7th place finish.

The race course was reset Saturday afternoon and prepared for the 4x25.km mixed medley relay. Major points were on the line as Vermont battled to stay ahead of the surprising New Hampshire team. Going into the third leg of the relay, NH2 and NH7 were in the lead, followed by Vermont. But Vermont’s skaters pulled VT1 and VT6 into 2nd and 3rd place, and NH7 fell back to fourth. The next three places were within 14 seconds – ME3 stayed just two seconds ahead of NY5, and ME21 was only 12 seconds behind them.

Going into the final event tomorrow, the 7.5km classic, Vermont (11,177) has increased its lead over New Hampshire (10,481), Maine (9,876), and Massachusett (7,126) is holding off New York (4,386).

Over 200 of the best high school skiers in the East are at Bolton Valley this weekend, racing state against state for the overall title of Banknorth Eastern High School Nordic Champion. The teams are made up of skiers of all levels of dedication, motivation, and training, from Junior Olympic medalists, ski school racers, prep school skiers, ski club racers, New York skiers who travel to New England for the competition of the Banknorth Eastern Cup circuit, and best of all, the high school skiers, many of whom are on skis three months a year, and even that depends upon the snowfall. For everyone the Eastern High School’s are an end-of-the-season reward.

Complete results at www.bart.chipco.com. Results and photos at www.nensa.net.

Banknorth Eastern High School Championships
Boys’ 1km Freestyle Sprints

1. Ben Hickory, Morrisville, VT 2:18.23
2. Cameron MacKugler, Londonderry, VT 2:18.75
3. Alex Howe, Gilford, NH 2:19.14
4. Dylan McGuffin, Northfield, NH 2:20.79
5. Kevin Cutts, Putney, VT 2:23.59
6. Eric Wolcott, Concord, NH 2:23.60
7. Shane MacDowell, Peru, MA 2:24.35
8. Silas Gill, E.Burke, VT 2:25.94
9. Harry Poole, VT, 2:26.66
10. Thomas Stark, Fitzwilliam, NH 2:26.67

Banknorth Eastern High School Championships
Girls’ 1km Freestyle Sprints

1. Alice Nelson, Hanover, NH 2:41.40
2. Ida Sargent, Orleans, VT 2:42.73
3. Hannah Dreissigacker, Morrisville, VT 2:44.05
4. Jennie Bender, Johnson, VT 2:45.63
5. Marlijne Cook, Saranac Lake, NY 2:49.62
6. Ruth McGovern, Stowe, VT 2:49.64
7. Sophie McClelland, Keene Valley, NY 2:49.90
8. Hilary McNAmee, Fort Kent, ME 2:50.34
9. Stephanie Crocker, Poughkeepsie, NY, 2:52.69
10. Liz Kantack, Jackson, NH 2:53.30

Banknorth Eastern High School Championships
4x2.5km Relay (boy-classic, girl-classic, boy-freestyle, girl-freestyle)
Place Team Team members (Hometown), Final Time

1. 2NH Alex Howe (Gilford), Alice Nelson (Hanover), Dylan McGuffin (Northfield), Liz Kantack (Jackson) 30:53.5
2. 1VT Kevin Cutts (Putney), Ida Sargent (Orleans), Ben Hickory (Morrisville), Hannah Dreissigacker (Morrisville) 31:02.2
3. 6VT Cameron MacKugler (Londonderry), Emily Dreissigacker (Morrisville), Silas Gill (E.Burke), Jennie Bender (Johnson) 32:15.6
4. 7NH Pavel Sotskov (Gilford), Phoebe Erdman (Holderness), Thomas Stark (Fitzwilliam), Kathleen Maynard (Jackson) 32:23.6
5. 3ME Nils Koons (Sidney), Mandy Ivey (S.Paris), Sam Mathes (Rome), Kate Barton (Cape Elizabeth) 32:41.5
6. 5NY Bryan Pepper (Old Forge), Sophie McClelland (Keene Valley), Robbie Goodwin , Megan McClelland (Keene Valley) 32:43.3
7. 21ME Tim Whiton (Portland), Clare Egan (Cape Elizabeth), Dnesh Costlow , Ingrid Knowles (Cumberland) 32:55.6
8. 8ME
9. 14NY
10. 11NH

Overall Points, after 3 of 4 events
Banknorth Eastern High School Championships

1. Vermont 11,177
2. New Hampshire 10,481
3. Maine 9,876
4. Massachusetts 7,126
5. New York 4,386

Complete results available at www.NENSA.net.
_____________________________________
Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-03-18
Banknorth Eastern High School Nordic Champs - Vermont Holds Slim Lead over NH and ME After First Event

March 18, 2005 (Bolton Valley, VT): The best high school skiers in the East are at Bolton Valley this weekend, racing state against state for the overall title of Banknorth Eastern High School Nordic Champion. Teams from Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York are racing 25 of their best girls and 25 of their best boys, making this one of the biggest Nordic competitions of the season. And with New England Junior Olympic team back from winning the Alaska Cup at the JO’s, at altitude in Truckee, CA, the teams are full of fast athletes with fully saturated hemoglobin.

The schedule began with the 5km freestyle races Friday afternoon. The Vermont boys put 6 in the top 10 but the winner was Alex Howe, Gilford, NH and his Gunstock Nordic Team teammate, Dylan McGuffin, Northfield, NH, was third. Maine’s Nils Koons snuck into the top 10 with a 7th place.

In the women’s 5km classic it was Vermont’s Ida Sargent (Orleans, VT) who held off Vermont teammate Hannah Dreissigacker (Morrisville, VT) by 9 seconds, for a one-two VT punch. With Jennie Bender in 6th (Johnson, VT), the Vermont girls had three in the top 10. So did New Hampshire, who’s ace, Alice Nelson (Hanover, NH) in third, by one second, ahead of New York’s Sophie McClelland (Keene Valley, NY). Liz Kantack (Jackson, NH)-7th and Kathleeen Maynard (Jackson, NH) –10th completed the NH trio that will continue to challenge Vermont this weekend. Maine’s best finishers were Mandy Ivey (Oxford, ME), in 5th, and Elise Moody-Roberts (Cape Elizabeth, ME)-8th. The small but strong New York contingent is always bolstered by the McClelland sisters – Sophie’s 4th and Megan’s 9th.

Going into tomorrow’s races Vermont leads, 3,689. New Hampshire is second, 3,349. Maine is third, 3,248. And Massachusetts is 4th, 2,478. New York is fifth, 1,475.

The weekend continues Saturday with the Freestyle Sprints at 10am in the morning and the Mixed Gender, Mixed Technique Relay: classic boy-classic girl-freestyle boy-freestyle girl. But the deciding race will be Sunday mornings 5km classic race. Not only will the athletes be tired from racing three races in two days, they will have the added challenge of finding a kick wax for the winter-turning-to-summer conditions. Complete and updated results at www.bart.chipco.com and results and photos at www.nensa.net.

Banknorth Eastern High School Championships
Boys’ 5km Freestyle

1. Alex Howe, Gilford, NH 15:17.2
2. Ben Hickory, Morrisville, VT 15.27.0
3. Dylan McGuffin, Northfield, NH 15:34.0
4. Kevin Cutts, Putney, VT, 15.34.7
5. Silas Gill, E.Burke, VT, 15:41.7
6. Cameron MacKugler, Londonderry, VT, 15:46.7
7. Nils Koons, Rome, ME, 15:55.9
8. Jesse Kosiba, VT, 16:08.5
9. Pavel Sotskov, Gilford, NH, 16:08.6
10. Harry Poole, VT, 16:09.8

Banknorth Eastern High School Championships
Girls’ 5km Freestyle

1. Ida Sargent, Orleans, VT 17:49.0
2. Hannah Dreissigacker, Morrisville, VT 17:58.5
3. Alice Nelson, Hanover, NH, 18:16.8
4. Sophie McClelland, Keene Valley, NY, 18:17.1
5. Mandy Ivey, Oxford, ME, 18:35.6
6. Jennie Bender, Johnson, VT, 18:37.8
7. Liz Kantack, Jackson, NH, 18:40.2
8. Elise Moody-Roberts, Cape Elizabeth, ME, 18:42.8
9. Megan McClelland, Keene Valley, NY, 18:50.2
10. Kathleen Maynard, Jackson, NH, 18:56.6

--- Overall Points
Banknorth Eastern High School Championships

1. Vermont 3,689.
2. New Hampshire 3,349.
3. Maine 3,248.
4. Massachusetts 2,478.
5. New York 1,475.

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-03-13
A “SlipStick” Comedic Day of Waxing at The Banknorth Eastern Champs Pursuit – Maine Winter Sport Center’s Osgood and Whitcomb prevail.

March 13 (Rumford, ME): Fresh snow and sun in March means a great day of spring skiing, right? Not necessarily. Ask the competitors in Sunday’s concluding race of the Banknorth Eastern Championships at Black Mountain inf Rumford, ME - the women’s 7.5km classic +7.5km freestyle pursuit race and the men’s 10km CL+10km FS pursuit. Imagine racing with 5 inches of snow stuck to your ski, forcing you to run up and down the hills. Or the opposite nightmare, having no kick whatsoever with which to propel yourself uphill. Suddenly it turns from a race to a survival slog. Such was the case for many of the intrepid Pursuit participants, as they made their way around the 2.5km loops. Cries of “hallelujah!” were heard from many, as they came into the transition zone, took off their classic skis and poles, put on their skating skis and headed off on their laps of the 2.5km skate course.

In the women’s pursuit, yesterday’s classic winner, Anna McLoon, dropped out, victim of the 4-inches of snow that stuck to her kick wax, forcing her to walk, nay, trip down the hills. This opened the way for her Maine Winter Sport Center teammate, Kate Whitcomb (Cummington, MA) to make the best use of her no-wax Rossignol skis. Whitcomb skied the first 7.5km in 24:23, putting almost three minutes on Ford Sayre’s Dorcas Wonsavage, and she went on to win by two minutes. Wonsavage, who, like many of the other competitors, hobbled and wobbled through the classic laps with high heels of snow, got help from John and Danny Brodhead, who let her ski over their skis and scrape off the snow on her own skis. Starting the skate leg almost three minutes behind Whitcomb, Wonsavage skied her way to second place overall, passing Trina Hosmer (Putney Ski Club/Amherst, MA) 400meters from the finish seconds. Three of the top four women – Whitcomb, Hosmer, and 4th place Carole Clermont (Burke, VT) used their no-wax skis.

The Maine Winter Sport Center boys-in-blue had the wax dialed. Brayton Osgood (Putney, VT) and Colin Rodgers (Readfield, ME)) finished one-two, over two minutes ahead of the ‘double Nick-les” Nick Mahood (Rossignol/Woodstock, VT) and Nick Trautz (Alpina/Cabot, VT). Meanwhile, sympathetic spectators stood watching the rest of the competitors, offering wax for those who were slipping, or offering to place their skis across the track for the others to ski over, to remove obstreperous clumps of saturated powder snow. After the race Mahood said he couldn’t have done it without his no-wax skis. The overall consensus, despite the waxing conditions, was that the 2.5km loops designed by the Chisholm Ski Club were terrific fun, providing entertainment for the spectators and keeping the racers motivated throughout the race.

The Overall Banknorth Championship titles were awarded to the competitors who had the best combined finishes in the weekend’s three events. Maine Winter Sport Center’s Kate Whitcomb and Brayton Osgood took top honors. L.L. Bean contributed $100, $75 and $50 gift certificates to the top three.

Overall Banknorth Championship title
Women
1. Kate Whitcomb (third 5km CL, first relay, first pursuit) - $100LL Bean Gift Certificate
2. Dorcas Wonsavage (second 5km CL, second relay, second pursuit – $75 LLBean Gift Certificate
3. Anna McCloon (first 5km CL, first relay, DNF pursuit) –$50 LLBean Gift Certificate

Men
1.Brayton Osgood (first 10km CL, first relay, third pursuit) - $100 LLBean Gift Certificate
2. Steve Scott (fourth, 10km CL, third relay, 5th pursuit) - $75 LLBean Gift Certificate
3. Nick Trautz (second, 10km CL, 7th relay, 4th pursuit) - $50 LLBean Gift Certificate

For the first overall in their age class, L.L. Bean provided boat totes embroidered with the event name to the winners, and second place finishers received a Banknorth/NENSA hat by VOMax. (see www.NENSA.net > Results). The winner of the raffle for $400, donated by Banknorth, was MWSC’s Brandy Stewart (Caribou, ME) and the winner of the raffle for the L.L. Bean parka was Maine Nordic Ski Club’s Chris Dorion (Orono, ME)

These were also the final events of the Banknorth Eastern Cup Series. L.L. Bean. L.L. Bean donated a $300 gift certificate to the overall mens and women’s winner\, Nick Trautz (Alpina-Madshus, Cabot, VT) and Dorcas Wonsavage (Ford Sayre, Etna, NH).

Overall Eastern Cup Title
Women
Dorcas Wonsavage – Ford Sayre Ski Club/ Etna, NH - $300 LL Bean Gift Certificate
Runner Up – Alice Nelson – Ford Sayre Ski Club/Hanover, NH

Men
Winner - Nick Trautz – Alpina-Madshus/Cabot, VT - $300 LLBean Gift Certificate
Runner-up - Chris Mallory – UNH/Colchester, VT

The final event on the Banknorth /NENSA 2004/5 calendar is the Eastern High School Championships, next weekend March 18-20th at Bolton Valley, VT.
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-03-12
Maine Winter Sport Center Skiers Take Banknorth Eastern Champs by Storm

March 12 (Rumford, ME): Anna McLoon’s time of 19:08.5 (Maine Winter Sports Center, Caribou, ME) edged out Dorcas Wonsavage (Ford Sayre/Etna,NH) by 3/10ths of a second, for the Women’s 5km classic win at this weekend’s Banknorth Eastern Championships at Black Mountain in Rumford, ME. McLoon’s MWSC teammate, Kate Whitcomb (Caribou, ME), came in third with a time of 19:29.5. What the field lacked in depth this weekend was made up by the quality of the competitors. Many of the lowest point holders in New England showed up with their eyes on the forecast – snow, and lots more of it – instead of the calendar.

In the men’s 10km classic it was Maine Winter Sport Center’s Brayton Osgood (Putney, VT) winning by over a minute ahead of Alpina’s Nick Trautz (Cabot, VT). Colby College’s Fred Bailey (Waterville, ME) was third.

The afternoon’s relay freestyle sprint was an exciting race. The format consisted of two-people teams, each person alternating a 1km sprint lap, twio laps per person for the women, three laps per person for the men (2 x 1km x 3). The course was made extra tough by the continued snowfall, but the Maine Winter Sport Center teams of Anna McLoon and Kate Whitcomb, and the men’s team of Brayton Osgood and Tom Keefe (Cummington, MA) both won. The Gunstock Nordic Club team of Sam Mashall (Etna, NH) and Sam Evans-Brown (Gilmanton Ironworks, NH) snuck into second ahead of third place MWSC team of Steve Scott (St. Paul, MN) and Jefffrey Beal (Limestone, ME) .

The women’s second place team of Margaret Maher (Chittenden, VT) and Dorcas Wonsavage was 29 seconds out of first and 34 seconds ahead of third place Carole Clermont (Burke, VT) and Cheryl Carlson (Ford Sayre/Lebanon, NH).

The Banknorth Eastern Championship weekend features the New England Masters Championships and the final races in the NENSA Club Series, the masters’ Zak Cup, and the overall Banknorth Eastern Cup. Prizes include gift certificates, duffels and vests from LLBean, and VOMax hats for the overall winner of each Masters age group in the Zak Cup.

Tomorrow’s event is a Pursuit race, also called a Duathlon. The women will ski 7.5km classic, change to their skate skis and poles while the clock runs, and ski a 7.5km skate race. The men will ski 10kmCL + 10kmFS.

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-03-08
Banknorth Eastern Nordic Ski Championships-Season Finale at New Lodge, New Trails, at Black Mtn.

March 7 (Rumford, ME): This weekend is the final NENSA Club Series event, the final Eastern Cup event, the Eastern U23 Championships, Masters Championships, and BKL and NRL races. It’s the Banknorth Eastern Nordic Ski Championships, at Black Mountain in Rumford, ME. The well-known Chisholm Ski Club is now a part of the Maine Winter Sports Center, and this season they have a brand-new lodge and trail system to show off. This Saturday and Sunday they will pack in races for Bill Koch League youth skiers through Masters, with LL Bean gift certificates, duffel bags, medals, ribbons and trophies to hand out to all ages.

Currently in the running for the Banknorth Eastern Cup overall award is Chris Mallory from UNH with 94 points, and Nick Trautz from the Craftsbury (VT) Nordic Club with 82. Craftsbury’s Ben Hickory is currently competing for the New England Junior Olympic Team in Truckee, CA and so will be unable to make a run for the overall. The women’s rankings show Dorcas Wonsavage (Ford Sayre/Etna, NH) leading by 113 points ahead of Ford Sayre’s Alice Nelson (Hanover, NH) with 73 points. But Nelson and the other women in the top10, like Hickory, are defending New England’s win in last year’s Junior Olympics.

The Banknorth Club Series race is tight this year. Just two points remain between the Boston-area based Cambridge Sports Union (CSU) and Hanover, NH/Norwich, VT area Ford Sayre Ski Club, with the Banknorth Rangeley Lakes Loppet and Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure points yet to be included. It is interesting to note that CSU and Ford Sayre are significantly ahead of ski-area and ski school based clubs like the Craftsbury Nordic Club and the Stratton Mountain School.

The fun begins Saturday at 10am with the BKL races, followed by the individual classic races, 5k for women at 11am and 10km for men at noon. The afternoon will be a sprint relay. Teams of two people will ski one kilometer each, three times, beginning with the women’s teams at 2:30pm and the men’s team at 3:30pm. With the new trails routed around the new lodge, the races should be visible to spectators and fans, who are encouraged to bring bells to cheer on their favorite teams. An awards ceremony will take place onsite at 4:30pm.

Sunday’s events begins again with BKL 3km+3km pursuit at 10am (also known as a Continuous Pursuit/Duathlon). At 11am the women will ski a 7.5km classic+7.5km freestyle Pursuit, followed by the men’s 10km CL + 10km FS pursuit at 1pm. The awardsClassic then Freestyle. 10AM: BKL 3K & 3K. 11AM: Women 7.5K & 7.5K. 1PM: Men 10K & 10K. Awards are at 3pm.

There will be lots of awards and prizes including LL Bean gift certificates for overall winners; LL Bean totes for top masters champions; ribbons and/or medals for each race top 3. Registration is available through www.SkiReg.com and closes Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 11:45:00 PM ET. For specific event information, contact: Roger Arsenault at cecfuel@adelphia.net

Chisholm Ski Club is located at Black Mountain of Maine Ski Area in Rumford, Maine. The Club has a rich tradition which dates back to the early days of the 20th century at its Spruce Street location and its mid 1900's days at Scottie's Mountain. Over the years the Club has hosted several world class nordic skiing events, including the 1950 World Championships, 1976 NCAA Cross Country Skiing Championships, 1991 National Biathlon Championships, 1993 US Cross Country Skiing Championships, 1993 U.S. Masters Cross Country Skiing Championships, 1996 National Junior Olympics, 1996 Chevy Truck U.S. Nationals, the 1999 NCAA Cross Country Skiing Championship, and the 2003 Chevy Truck US Cross Country Championships. And once again, this past January Chisholm hosted another record field in the 2004 Chevrolet US Cross Country Championships. Black Mountain is also the site of Chisholm Ski Club's annual Winter Carnival, a traditional event that dates back to 1924.

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Banknorth Eastern Cup Series:

Plc NENSA# Last Name First Name Age Grp Age Age Plce City St East Cup # Races Club
1 01187 Mallory Chris U23 22 1 Colchester VT 94 5 UNH
2 01649 Trautz Nick SR 27 1 Cabot VT 82 6 Craftsbury
3 06814 Hickory Ben OJ 18 1 Morrisville VT 51 6 Craftsbury
4 01085 Freeman Kris SR 24 2 Andover NH 50 2 No Club
5 06301 Knowles Ben OJ 18 2 Cumberland ME 49 6 Coastal
6 04625 Cutts Kevin J1 16 1 Townshend VT 43 4 Putney SC
7 03514 Stickney Tim SR 23 3 Cape Elizabeth ME 37 4 Bates
8 06632 Koons Nils J1 16 2 Sidney ME 36 5 Northeast
8 07485 McGuffin Dylan J1 16 3 Northfield NH 36 3 Gunstock
10 Murray Ian SR 23 4 Nova Scotia 30 2 No Club

Plc NENSA# Last Name First Name Age Grp Age Age Plce City St East Cup # Races Club
1 01376 Wonsavage Dorcas M2 39 1 Etna NH 113 7 Ford Sayre
2 02047 Nelson Alice J1 17 1 Hanover NH 73 5 Ford Sayre
3 02466 Dreissigacker Hannah OJ 18 1 Morrisville VT 65 6 Craftsbury
3 06969 Stephen Elizabeth J1 17 2 East Montpelier VT 65 4 Burke
5 02618 Dunklee Susan OJ 18 2 Barton VT 59 4 DOC
6 02239 Sargent Ida J1 16 3 Orleans VT 51 3 Burke
7 05748 Spector Laura J1 17 4 Waitsfield VT 48 3 GMVS
8 02555 Coombs Whitney J1 17 5 Londonderry VT 36 3 SMS
9 02467 Dreissigacker Emily J1 16 6 Morrisville VT 28 4 Craftsbury
9 05879 Howe Katrina OJ 18 3 Gilford NH 28 4 Gunstock

Banknorth Club Series included participation in the Mt. Hor Hop, VOMax Bogburn, Craftsbury Marathon, Cheri Walsh Memorial, Great Glen to Bretton Woods, Putney Pursuit, and the Rangeley Lakes Loppet). With Loppet and Nordic Adventure results still to be computed, CSU leads by a slim two points over Ford Sayre.

Place Club Points
1 Cambridge Sports Union 374
2 Ford Sayre 372
3 Craftsbury Nordic Ski Club 219
4 Stratton Mountain School 203
5 Mt Washington Nordic Club 162
6 Putney Ski Club 158
7 Dartmouth Outing Club 147
8 Middlebury College Ski Team 99
9 Mansfield Nordic Ski Club 90
10 Gunstock Nordic Association 82

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-03-06
Maine Wins Banknorth J2 Championships ~ NH 3rd to Vermont by only 181 points

March 6, 2005 (Carrabassett Valley ,ME): Since the Eastern J2 Championship Trophy has been in existence, there have been only two names on the Cup – Vermont 10 times, and Maine 4. The big question going into this year’s Championships was could the Maine team use their home course advantage at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, to put a dent in the Vermont legacy? Turns out, it was never a question. Maine won every race, girls and boys, from Friday’s 5km classic, to Saturday’s 5km freestyle and freestyle sprints, to Sunday’s come from behind win in the mixed medley, mixed gender relay, where Maine also placed four of their teams in the top 10. And the top three girls overall were from Maine – Hillary McNamee (Fort Fairfield, ME), Justine Cyr (Fort Kent, ME), and Lucy Garrec (Freeport, ME). Maine won, with 16,233 points.

The question of the weekend instead, was, “What has New Hampshire been feeding its athletes, and can they beat Vermont for second place?” It came down to the relay, and New Hampshire did beat Vermont, but not by enough. Vermont took second with 14,598 points, just 181 points ahead of New Hampshire.

Massachusetts’ fourth place finish, with 10,043 points, was highlighted by Evan Dethier’s (Greylock, MA) 2nd place in the overall standings. Dethier had one second place and two third place finishes in the individual events, and skied the fourth fastest time in the opening leg of the relay. Vermont’s Chase Marston (charlotte, VT) and Max Robillard (Waitsfield, VT) were first and third.

Banknorth Eastern J2 Championship Relay
Mixed Medley 2, 2.2km classic + 2, 2.2km freestyle Relay
Sunday, March 6,2005

1. Maine 1 40:42.8
Sam Tarling (Cumberland), Hillary McNamee (Fort Fairfield), Dinesh Costlow (Auburn), Justine Cyr (Fort Kent)

2. Vermont 1 41.12.6
Chase Marston (Charlotte) , Julia Seyforth (Bennington), Jim Levins (Rutland), Keely Levins (Rutland)

3. Maine 3 41.35.9
Tom Esponette(Auburn), Rebecca Schoen (Wilton), Justin Fereshetian (Turner), HollyWhitney (Bowdoinham)

4. Maine 2 41.40.2
Joey Bard (Woodland), Lucy Garrec (Freeport), Stanis Moody-Roberts (Cape Elizabeth), Molly Hallweaver (Yarmouth)

5. Vermont 2 41.16.8
Max Robillard (Waitsfield), Baxter D’Arcy (Stratton Mountain), Alex Schulz (Johnson), Rachel Stearns (Hinesburg)

6. New Hampshire 1 41.17.2
Harrison Harb, Jenia Badamshina, Teo Jackson, Hanna Lucy

7. New Hampshire 2 42:30.4
Will Anderson, Georgia Griffin, Ian Tovell, Danielle Baron

8. Vermont 3 42.57.7
Owen Miller, Caitlin Smith, Noah Brautigan, Caroline Carpenter

9. Maine 4 42.59.5
Will Woodworth, Jen Monsulick, Graham Egan, Amy Lones

10. New Hampshire 3 43.14.8
Trevor Beaudry, Natalie Ruppertsberger, Brian Rowe, Bridgette Black

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Overall Points
Banknorth Eastern J2 Championships

State Total
Maine 16,233
VT 14,598
NH 14,41
MA 10,043
CT 199

Top 3 Girls and Boys

Maine Hillary McNamee 405
Maine Justine Cyr 383
Maine Lucy Garrec 378

VT Chase Marston 384
MA Evan Dethier 382
VT Max Robillard 368

Complete results, summaries of Day 1 and Day 2, photos, and event schedule available at www.NENSA.net.
_____________________________________
Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-03-05
Banknorth J2 Champs - Maine Leads but NH a Surprise Second ahead of Vermont

March 5 (Carrabassett Valley, ME): After the 5km freestyle event on Friday, Team New Hampshire had a surprising second place overall behind Team Maine in the Banknorth Eastern J2 Nordic Ski Championships, with last year’s winner, Vermont in third. Saturday’s 5km Classic and 1.2km Freestyle sprint were hotly contested, as Vermont and Maine skied to stay ahead of their new competition. The wave start format of the distance races lined up one racer from each state in the weekend’s competition - Vermont, Maine, NH, Massachusetts, Connecticut and guests from Quebec – further highlighting the state-against-state competition that marks this event. Each State fields 20 each of its fastest 14 and 15 year old girls and boys. Every athlete’s result adds points for the team, so depth is as important as speed.

The strongest in Friday’s 5km Freestyle were the girls from Maine. Hillary McNamee (Fort Fairfield, ME), Justine Cyr (Fort Kent, ME) and Lucy Garrec (Freeport, ME) swept the podium, with teammate Molly Hallweaver (Yarmouth, ME) in 7th. But NH’s Jenia Badamshina (Gilford, NH), Hanna Lucy (N.Conway, NH), and Danielle Baron (Gilford, NH) went 4-5-6, and teammate Bridgette Black was 8th. Then, and only then, came Vermont’s best, Keely Levins (Rutland, VT) and Julia Seyforth (Bennington, VT) in 9th and 10th.

But the Vermont men were the only team to put 4 in the top 10. Chase Maston (Charlotte, VT) won, with Max Robillard (Waitsfield, VT) and Jimmy Levins (Rutland, VT) and Alex Schulz (Johnson, VT) in 3,4 and 8th. Massachusetts’ boys also came through for some high points, with Evan Dethier’s (Greylock, MA) second place, and Nicholas Fogel’s (Greylock, MA) 5th. New Hampshire then snagged 6th and 7th thanks to Teo Jackson (“Gorham, NH) and Harrison Harb (Hopkinton, NH). The Maine boys, Sam Tarling (Cumberland, ME) and Dinesh Costlow (Auburn, ME) helped their team sneak ahead of NH with their 9th and 10th places.

After Friday’s event: 1) Maine – 3,852. 2) New Hampshire – 3,617 3) Vermont – 3,518 4) Massachusetts – 2,589 5) Connecticut – 74.

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Saturday: 5km Classic, 1.2km Freestyle Sprint Sunday: Mixed Medley, Mixed Gender Relay
_____________________________________
Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-03-01
Banknorth Eastern J2 Championships this Weekend at Sugarloaf Outdoor Center

March 4, 2005 (Carrabassett Valley, ME): The Sugarloaf Outdoor Center’s nordic trails will be abuzz with skiers this weekend, as the Banknorth Eastern J2 Championships comes to town. Teams from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York, each with 20 girls and 20 boys ages 14 and 15, will compete in four races in three days. The Overall Championship was wrest from Maine last year by Team Vermont. Can Maine use their home snow advantage to get it back? Will Massachusetts surprise New Hampshire? Will the fast-but-few New Yorkers displace key competitors and upset the overall points? Spectators and fans are welcome to watch the best young nordic skiers race head to head in these exciting wave start and relay events for the Trophy.

Friday afternoon the Championships kick off with the Individual 5km freestyle event, a seeded start (equally ranked racers starting together) at 3:30pm. Saturday morning at 10am is the Individual 5km classic event, again with an exciting, seeded wave start, followed by the 1.2km freestyle sprints at 2pm. The weekend concludes Sunday with the 4x2km mixed gender, mixed medley relay at 10am.

The New England Nordic Ski Association’s J2 competition program is a developmental bridge for young athletes from the Bill Koch League youth skiing program to the Junior/High School programs. Next weekend Black Mountain of Maine hosts the Banknorth Eastern State Championships, a weekend of championship racing for every age group, youth through Masters. The season ends with the Banknorth Eastern High School/Scholastic Championships at Bolton Valley, VT. For more information on NENSA’s year round educational, recreational and competitive programs, visit www.NENSA.net
_____________________________________
Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-03-01
Northeast Vermont Nordic Team Brings Home Canadian Championship Banner

The Canadian counterpart to the Bill Koch Festival is called the Midget Nor-Am Championships. The American J3’s are considered Canadian Midgets and J4’s Mini-Midgets. On February 18 - 21, fifteen Bill Koch youth nordic skiers from Northeast Vermont along with parent/coaches traveled north to Quebec to attend the 2005 Canadian Midget Nor-Am Championships. As the lone American team, our presence represents participation beyond the Canadian borders making it an official North American event. Held north of Montreal near Joliette, Quebec, the predominant language is Quebecois, making for interesting coaches meetings where their heavily accented English is marginally better than my high school Parisian French training. The kids’ friendships gravitate towards the English-speaking teams from the provinces of Ontario and New Brunswick, but post-race snowball fights amongst the boys transcend language barriers and are a Canadian versus American affair. During the three-day weekend teams camp out on the floor of the local high school classrooms and eat meals together. (The pasta carbo-load supper with white mushy rolls, warm Coke and Diet Coke to drink, and glazed donuts for dessert is infamous!) The morning 3.3 kilometer races were professionally executed, with the afternoons free for ski touring on the lovely trails at the Coupee de Montagne Ski Center. Everywhere the hospitality was warm and welcoming.

This year marked the 10th anniversary of this event and the sixth year Vermont has fielded a team. Outstanding performances earned medals at the Awards Banquet. Kaitlynn Miller of Elmore was crowned overall Midget Girl Champion with a Gold in the Combined, by earning Silver in the Freestyle and Gold in the Classic. Ethan Dreissigacker captured the Boys Midget Silver in the Freestyle, Gold in the Classic and Silver in the Combined. For the Mini-Midgets Boys, Hans Halvorsen of Darien CT and Stowe skied to a Bronze in the Freestyle, and just missed the podium with his 4th in the Classic and 4th in the Combined. Holding hands to go up on stage for their Mini-Midget Girls medals was Hannah Miller of Elmore and Maggie McGovern of Stowe. Hannah received Bronze in the Freestyle, Silver in Classic and Silver in the Combined. Maggie earned 5th in the Freestyle, Bronze for her Classic and Bronze for the Combined. Based on the performances of the top three boys (Ethan, Skyler and Daniel) and top three girls (Kaitlynn, Kristin and Maeve), for the fourth time, the Vermont team won the honor of taking home the championship banner which now hangs at the Stowe Mountain Resort Touring Center.

After the awards ceremony, a couple of brave boys stayed for the evening disco dance to socialize with the Canadian girls, while the rest of the Vermont crew donned ice skates to enjoy the uniquely Canadian pastime skating under the stars along the lighted Riviere l’Assomption.

Other skiers results include: Competing with 54 Midgets Hommes (Boys 12-13 years old) were: Sklyer Davis of Jericho (7th in Freestyle, 6th Classic and 7th in the Combined), Daniel Brodhead of Craftsbury (18th in Freestyle, 11th Classic and 12th Combined), Noah Comen of Middlesex (47th in Freestyle and Classic, and 46th Combined), John Dunbar of Craftsbury (49th in Freestyle and Classic, and 50th Combined), For Midget Filles (Girls 12-13 years old) amongst the 56 racers were: Kristin Halvorsen of Darien, CT and Stowe (7th in Freestyle, 6th Classic and 7th Combined), Maeve McGovern of Stowe (12th in Freestyle, 11th Classic and 12th Combined), Lia Van Dyke of Stowe (13th in Freestyle, 15th Classic and 13th Combined), Chelsea Evans of East Montpelier (20th in Freestyle, 27th Classic and 24th Combined) and Anna Laggis of Craftsbury (27th in Freestyle, 25th Classic and 26th Combined). For Mini-Midget Boys (ages 10-11 years), Ethan Evans of East Montpelier was (23rd in Freestyle, 30th Classic and 30th Combined).

The competition was capped on Monday with a six person team relay where the first three racers ski classic and the final three do freestyle. The combination of seeding order and age grouping is an exercise in tactical creativity. In a display of finesse and speed skiing, the Vermont Northeast #1 team won the gold medal.

These young racers receive coaching from Pepa Miloucheva of Craftsbury and are members of their local Bill Koch youth programs of Craftsbury Nordic Ski Club and Stowe Nordic Outing Club.

By Carol Van Dyke, Stowe Nordic Outing Club, Stowe, Vermont
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-03-01
Silver Fox Trot BKL Event Rescheduled for This Sunday on Thetford Academy Trails

March 6, 2005, The BKL Silver Fox Trot, Nordic ski trails at Thetford Academy / Thetford Hill State Park, Thetford, VT
Event Info: BKL only, Freestyle technique, Wave Start by class & gender, 10:00 AM Start, Lollipop-J6-J5-J4-J3/J2 8th, Awards (ribbons for all, nordic skier trophies for top 3 each class/gender) and prize raffle to follow.
Registration: DOR okay; Optional pre-registration to doug.hardy@valley.net or phone: 802-649-1829; Payment: DOR only, Checks to Ford Sayre, $5.00 entry Fee (lollipoppers free); 8:30-9:45 AM
Contact: Doug Hardy, 802-649-1829
Website: FORD SAYRE BKL

Note: We are committed to holding this race Sunday morning. However, final permission and grooming committments for the Thetford venue are still pending. There IS enough snow on the course! So, while the probability of a venue change is low (e.g., back to Garipay field, where we have the okay), please consider the details shown below to be tentative. This site will be updated as plans develop.

Join the fun -- head for Thetford Academy nordic trails!

Latest update (1250 Tues.): The course was entirely snow-covered prior to last night's snowfall. Approx. 6 inches of new snow has fallen as of mid-day today!
Race details:
On-site registration begins at 8:30 am (indoors!); $5 entry fee Pre-registration welcome (name, club, DOB, NENSA number): doug.hardy@valley.net
Start time: 10 am
Technique: free (skate)
Venue: Trails at Thetford Academy/Thetford Hill State Park, just a short distance northwest of Hanover. These were designed for cross-country running and nordic skiing by John Morton (professional trail designer, former Olympic biathlete). Come take advantage of the opportunity to ski some fun trails! Driving directions: click here for a map; Thetford Academy is on Academy Road, just north of Thetford Hill State Forest. (exit 14 off I-91; head west 0.9 miles from northbound off-ramp [0.75 from southbound off-ramp] to Thetford Hill, then 0.3 miles south on Academy Road)
Wave starts by gender (girls first) and class (starting with J6 after lollipoppers).
J6, J5, J4, J3, and J2/8th classes, each with appropriate length course (0.5 to ~3 km).
Trophies for first, second and third place finishers!
Ribbons and commemorative water bottles for all participants.
PRIZES will be raffled by bib number, after the awards.
We hope to see you on Sunday!

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-02-28
Banknorth Double Marathon Weekend - Ski the Outer Limits, Ski Around Mt. Washington

February 28 (Rangeley, ME and Gorham, NH): A double marathon feature takes place this weekend, with the Banknorth Rangeley Lakes Loppet on Saturday and the Banknorth Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure on Sunday. The last of the Banknorth New England Marathon Series, many participants have already skied one of the other Series’ events – the Craftsbury Marathon or the Sugarloaf Ski Marathon. Those who ski three of the four events will earn a Banknorth NEMS medal, and those who ski the double marathon weekend, will earn a special prize.

Although there will be racers at each event, there is also a large group who participate in the untimed, Touring Divisions. With a leisurely start sometime after the racers’ gun goes off, many families tour the 25km distance and enjoy the food stations along the way.

On Saturday the ninth annual tour of the “Outer Limits” of the Rangeley Lakes XC Ski Club’s trail system begins at 9:30am. The Loppet features a choice of either a 25km loop once, or twice for the full 50km, as a tour, untimed and unhurried, or as a race, fast and furious. Everyone will enjoy the food – it’s “a Ski Tour for the Gliding Gourmet”. Homemade or donated by local restaurant, there will be enough cookies baked by the volunteers of the RLXC Ski Club to cover 32 square feet of table! After they cross the finish line skiers are treated to a barbeque and random bib drawing for prizes donated by the local businesses and ski industry sponsors.

Event director, Linda Dexter, of Ecopelagic, took over the organization of the race two years from founder, Jeff Foltz. “It was fun!” she insists. She gives credit to the over 80 RLXCSC volunteers who bake cookies, direct parking, groom, register skiers, and help with the timing. “The volunteers are always thrilled,” said Dexter. “When I ask them why they don’t ski the course themselves they say they have too much fun working!”

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March 5, 2005, Banknorth Rangeley Lakes Loppet Rangeley Municipal Trails, Rangeley, ME. New England Marathon Series, NENSA Club Series event. Event Info: Freestyle. 25km or 50km. Race class and Touring class. Wave Starts. Race - 9:30am, Tour - 9:50-10:10am (non-timed). Food Stations for the Gliding Gourmet! March Double Marathon Weekend Challenge! Pre-registered participants who complete both the Loppett and the Nordic Adventure (3/6/04) 50km events receive a special prize! Registration: Race:$60 (by 1/15/05) $70 (by 2/15/05) $80 (by 3/2/05). Tour (non-timed): $30 (by 1/15/05) $35(2/15/05) $40 (by 3/2/04) Student Discount 15%. No DOR registration. Registration limit, 500. Your entry fee minus a $30 service charge is refundable up to 2/20/05. After 2/20/05 your entry fee is not refundable for any reason including postponement or cancellation. Your registration is not transferable at any time to another person or event. Register online with Active.com. Phone entries accepted, credit card only. No entries accepted without correct payment. Checks to: RLXCSC. Mail to: Rangeley Lakes XC Ski Club, P.O. Box 1283, Rangeley, ME 04970. Contact:(P) 207/864-4309. (E)rlxcski@gwi.net Website: www.etravelmaine.com/rangeleyxcski

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Sunday’s event is the Banknorth Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure, the organizers are always quick to point out that anything to do with Mount Washington usually involves an adventure, so participants are prepared from the start to be prepared for anything! But that hasn’t deterred skiers of all levels from enjoying either the 25 or the 50km ski. The field of skiers looks strong, with the top three women from last yer’s Nordic Adventure 50km returning. Says event director, Sue Wemyss, “Great Glen and Bretton Woods are busy pulling everything together for another memorable Banknorth Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure.”

Think there are only a few hearty, crazy souls considering the doing two marathons in two days? “There has been good interest in the Double Marathon Challenge, there are over forty folks who have indicated they plan to do both Rangeley and GGBW this year, on their entry form.” Says Wemyss. “We want to wish all the participants good luck, and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments at the awards party in the Mt. Washington Hotel's Grand Ballroom.”

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March 6, 2005, Banknorth Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center & Bretton Woods Nordic Center, Gorham & Bretton Woods, NH. New England Marathon Series, NENSA Club Series events Event Info: Classical, 50/25 K wave starts. Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, Gorham, NH start, through White Mountain National Forest, to Bretton Woods Nordic Center, Bretton Woods, NH finish. Start times: 8:20 am 50 and 25 km timed, 8:40-8:55 am non-timed skiers. Point-to-point route. Busing, aid stations, and post-event awards party with food, performance awards and raffle prizes for participants. Registration: Limited to 600 skiers. Pre-registration by 2/25/05 required. Timed classes: $65 by 12/31/04, $75 by 1/31/05, $85 after 1/31/05; Non-timed classes: $50 by 1/31/05, $60 after 1/31/05. Saturday night pasta dinner additional fee. No service charge for on-line registration. Please go to www.ggtobw.com for more information and registration, call Great Glen Trails, phone 603-466-2333, or email sue@greatglentrails.com. Checks to: GG to BW Nordic Adventure. Mail to: GG to BW Nordic Adventure, c/o Great Glen Trails, P.O. Box 278, Gorham, NH 03581. **Registration on-line through www.Active.com or by using a GG to BW Nordic Adventure entry form is preferred, as specific event questions are included on these forms and not on the NENSA standard entry forms. Part of the Double Marathon Weekend Challenge with the Rangeley Lakes Loppet on 3/5/05. Contact: Great Glen Trails, 603-466-2333; sue@greatglentrails.com Website:www.ggtobw.com Register at SkiReg.com: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1171588

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-02-27
A Classic Day of Skiing at the Banknorth Bill Koch League Festival

Windsor, MA (February 27): Sun and crisp, cold, powder snow were indeed the icing on the cake for this year’s Banknorth Bill Koch League Ski Festival. As he corked kick wax into the kick zone of the umpteenth of cross-country skis, Ford Sayre coach, Jay Davis’ smile never waned - “I’ve waxed skis at six Bill Koch (League) Festivals, and this is the first time I’ve not had to use klister,” he said. Surrounded by team tents, hundreds of kids, and thousands of skis, Davis could see his team building jumps and igloos, running around with troll tails pinned to the back of their jackets and troll ears stapled to their ski hats, skiing back to him for more wax before their race, or coming back breathless with tales of post-race adventures. All weekend the trails of the Notchview Reservation in Windsor, MA, were full of laughter and cheers, as kids skied and played and enjoyed winter the way it should be enjoyed – on cross-country skis.

The largest Nordic event in New England, the Bill Koch League Festival is a weekend gathering of kids, ages 3-13, and their parents, leaders and coaches, from the 12 New England BKL Districts. This year’s Festival theme was “Find the Magic Out There”, and so the event was overseen by trolls with tails and furry ears pinned to their hats, and skiers dressed in sparkling stars, tulle, gnome ears and tails, flowing skirts and sorcerer’s capes.

Saturday the Festival began with the Opening Parade of Ski Clubs and Districts, followed by a play on skis put on by the host club, Berkshire Trails Nordic Ski Club. Then skiers could choose from an Adventure Tour, a Lollipop race for kids ages 3-8, and a two-person relay in the freestyle technique. An awards banquet that evening at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Pittsfield celebrated the graduation of the oldest skiers out of the Bill Koch League and on to the J2-level of training and competitions, and awarded the day’s relay medals and ribbons.

Sunday’s events were all in the classical technique. The morning races were 2.2km for the J5 (age 8-9), 3.3km for the J4 (age 10-11) and 4.3km for the J3 (age 12-13) age groups. The narrow, wooded hiking, skiing and snowshoe trails of the Notchview Reservation are ideal for classic skiing. And in the afternoon everyone took part in the classic sprint – a half km course in the stadium fields, four skiers battling it out with each other, skiing as fast as they could.

Both days the Magic Wood was open to those who Believe in Magic. Gnomes could be found playing and working in the crooks of trees, beneath evergreen houses, and sledding down snowdrifts. Special magic beans could be used at the Magician’s Store to buy a Magic Wish or an Evil Curse, or at the Jorgenssen’s Troll Bakery for cinnamon-sugared, home-baked bread, hot chocolate, or soup. But only if you were a kid who liked to ski; grownup (a)‘dolts’ were sent back with empty stomachs.

Medals, ribbons, certificates, pins, everyone went home with a prize. But perhaps the best prize was getting Bill Koch himself to sign your hat, boot, skis, or warm-ups. “Kochie”, after whom the Bill Koch Youth Ski League is named, is New England’s ambassador for the sport and the lifestyle of cross-country skiing. He was there with his family, and happily signed his name on anything, for everyone. Any child who dared walk up and ask the Olympic silver medalist for his signature, met a kind father figure, who was more than happy to meet them, get to know them, sign his name, and inspire a future generation of skiers.

The next event on the Banknorth / NENSA schedule are the Banknorth Junior 2 (age 14-15) Championships next weekend at Sugarloaf Outdoor Center in Carrabassett Valley, ME, March 4-6th, and the double Marathon weekend, the Banknorth Rangeley Lakes Loppet, March 5th in Rangeley, Maine, and the Banknorth Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure, in Gorham, NH.

Complete results and photos available at www.massnordic.com and www.NENSA.net.
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-02-26
the Banknorth New England Bill Koch League Festival Find the Magic Out There”

Windsor, MA (February 26): The biggest event on the nordic ski calendar, the Banknorth New England Bill Koch League Festival, kicked off this Saturday with plenty of sun, snow, and over 400 young skiers at the Notchview Reservation in the Berkshire mountains of Western Massachusetts.

“Find the Magic Out There” was the theme of this year’s Festival. The Opening Ceremonies began with a parade of the twelve New England districts and their clubs, and featured hundreds of sorcerers, trolls, faeries and Harry Potter look-alikes. The host of the Festival, the Berkshire Trails Nordic Ski Club, put on an opening play on skis, a story of how the Northern Lights and her daughter, Aurora, saved the world from the Darkness of the evil Mist.

Then the youngest of the Bill Koch League skiers, kids ages 4-8, took part in the Lollipop Race, a race for the biggest, most colorful lollipop you have ever seen. The “lollipoppers” skied through the stadium, colorful flags waving in the breeze, past cheering fans of parents and leaders, following the Lollipop Troll with tootsie pops in her belt and huge Lollipops in her hand.

For those skiers not competing in the two-person freestyle relays that followed, there was an Adventure Tour through the forests and fields of the Notchview Reservation. Each finisher received a certificate for completing the loop. And everyone, young and old, enjoyed the Magic Woods, where a skier could find gnomes, big and small, still and breathing, making rope, swinging in hammocks, learning to ski, making bread or shoes, and serving up fresh bread and hot chocolate, or granting Magic Wishes and Evil Curses for the price of a magic bean.

The BKL Festival Relays are always a fun chance for friends to race together as a team. These two-person teams start with one friend starting in the mass start, skiing an age-appropriate 1, 2, or 3km distance in the freestyle technique, and tagging off to their friend who skis the second lap. Complete results and photos are available at www.massnordic.com and www.NENSA.net.

The Banknorth New England Bill Koch League Festival concludes Sunday with two classic technique events – the wave start classic races in the morning and the classic sprints in the afternoon. The top 10 finishers in each event earn a medal, and each participant receives a ribbon. The Bill Koch League is about the joy of participating, the joy of skiing, and sharing a weekend with friends and family.

The next event on the Banknorth / NENSA schedule are the Banknorth Junior 2 Championships next weekend at Sugarloaf Outdoor Center in Carrabassett Valley, ME, March 4-6th, and the double Marathon weekend, the Banknorth Rangeley Lakes Loppet, March 5th in Rangeley, Maine, and the Banknorth Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure, in Gorham, NH.

Complete results and photos available at www.massnordic.com and www.NENSA.net.

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-02-24
Berkshire Trails Nordic Ski Club Hosts the 2005 Banknorth New England Bill Koch League Festival

February 21 (Notchview Reservation, Windsor, MA): The biggest event on the New England nordic calendar every year is the Banknorth Bill Koch League Festival, a weekend-long celebration of Nordic skiing and family fun. This year the hosts are the Berkshire Trails Ski Club and its Bill Koch clubs and the Bill Koch clubs of eastern Massachusetts. The events will take place at the Notchview Reservation, in the Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts, will host over 400 kids and well over 1,000 parents, coaches, spectators, and industry and sponsor representatives who support youth skiing.

The Festival is an annual, weekend-long celebration of fun and family cross-country skiing. This year's theme, "Find the Magic Out There", takes the ever-popular Harry Potter themes and brings them to the snowy woods and trails of Notchview. There will be a "Magic Wood Trail", where skiers can search for miniature trolls swinging from hammocks, sledding, building snow forts. They can leave a note for the Bear, and receive a reply the next day on the Fairy Message Board.

The schedule begins Saturday morning at 9am, with the Festival Parade. Each of the nine New England BKL Districts march behind their banner, with the kids dressed up in Magic-themed costumes. The Opening Ceremony includes the graduation of the 13 year old J3 skiers “skiing down” to accept their Graduation certificates, as they graduate from the Bill Koch League to the Junior 2 level.

Then the fun begins with a Lollipop Race at 10:30am. For those unfamiliar with BKL events, the youngest participants, age 3-7, are called the Lollipoppers, because everyone who participates in an event gets a lollipop. And Festival lollipops are known to be huge! For the endurance kids and parent/leaders, a “My Adventure Tour” leaves the stadium at 10:30am, for a magic-finding tour of the Notchview trails.

The older racers will be competing with skiers in their same age groups. The Junior 5 (J5s) age 8-9, J4s - age 10-11, and the J3s - age 12-13. Saturday’s races are Skate Relays, in a new, 2 x 2.2km format. Teams of two, same-age group skiers will race the age-appropriate distance, with the top 10 teams earning medals. The races begin at 10:45am and continue until 3pm. Food and refreshments will be provided during the day at Notchview by the Gateway Regional High School Athletic Boosters Club.

After all that skiing, the Pittsfield Crowne Plaza Hotel will host the Pasta Dinner, Awards and Silent Auction, from 5-7pm. During dinner the relay medals and tour ribbons will be handed out and sponsor gifts will be auctioned. Sponsors include Concept II, Pine Cone Hill, Madshus, Atomic, Peltonen, Infinity, and Sporthill.

On Sunday morning the Magic Wood Trail and another “My Adventure Tour” will leave the stadium at 10:30am. The technique of the day is classic, the traditional, kick-wax skiing. From 9:30-12:30, each age group will race an age-appropriate distance ranging from 2.2 to 4.5km, featuring individual starts. The afternoon racing is wave start sprint races, where several skiers take off at once to race a 1/5km course.

The weekend concludes with the Awards Ceremony, awarding medals for the individual classic and classic sprint events and tour ribbons at 3pm.

The New England Bill Koch Youth Ski League introduces kids to the life-long sport of skiing and its recreational, social, fitness and competitive opportunities. The League is named in honor of 1976 Winter Olympic silver medalist and former World Champion cross-country skier, Bill Koch, who will be attending the weekend Festival. The BKYSL programs are designed to provide kids 13 years and younger a starting point to learn and develop cross-country ski skills in a fun and enjoyable family atmosphere that is both positive and nurturing.

More information regarding the Banknorth New England BKL Festival, youth skiing, and NENSA, visit www.NENSA.net and click on Kids, BKL Festival.

Notchview Reservation's 3,108 acres contain 35 km of trails through woods and open fields. And with an elevation of 2,297 feet, its trails receive an average of 45 extra inches of snow each year. The Budd Visitor Center, features a waxing area, a new masonry heater for warming cold skiers, hot chocolate and water, and stunning views of the property. http://www.thetrustees.org/pages/1401_ski_notchview_.cfm?redirect=yes

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-02-20
Rodgers and Wonsavage Take Final Banknorth Eastern Cup - JO Team Named

February 20 (Holderness, NH): Over 300 nordic skiers raced the newly designed, 5km course behind the Holderness School, in Plymouth, NH, and the winners both graduated from Middlebury College. Colin Rodgers (Midd ‘04) scorched the 2-lap, 10km freestyle course in 24:52, fourteen seconds ahead of Tom Keefe in 2nd, and 29 seconds ahead of Steve Scott in 3rd. Most significant for the points calculations, however, was Nick Trautz’s fourth place finish. In order to assign USSA/NENSA points to each racer – and therefore determine the final rankings that choose the Junior Olympic Team – first place Rodgers’ and fifth place Ben Hickory’s (Craftsbury Nordic) points were thrown out and 2nd, 3rd and 4th place finisher’s points were averaged to determine the points base for the race. And Trautz had some low, low USSA/NENSA points. That, and the super-fast, old ‘n’ cold snow, made the times close together and a chance for great points for anyone who could get close. Mostly it helped Harry Poole from Burke Mountain Academy and Yarmouth, ME, to move up three places to make the Team.

Middlebury College’s class of ’87, Dorcas Wonsavage (Ford Sayre/Etna, NH), took the women’s race with a time of 28:32, just 5 seconds ahead of Burke Mountain Academy’s Liz Stephen (E.Montpelier, VT). Green Mountain Valley’s Laura Spector had taken the early lead in the women’s race, leading at one point by 5 seconds. But the toll of racing both New England and U.S. Biathlon qualifiers took a toll on her legs and she faded in the second lap to finish third, 29:08. Maine Winter Sport Center’s Kate Whitcomb (Worthington, MA and another Middlebury '04) had returned after 6 weeks of traveling and racing, and fought through a cold to finish 4th, 10 seconds ahead of Craftsbury Nordic’s Hannah Dreissigacker (Morrisville, VT).

The Junior 2 (age 14-15) competition, just one lap of the 5km course, decided the J2 contingent that will try to out-podium last year’s Junior Olympic results. Taking into account the McClelland sisters, who will ski for the Mid-Atlantic team (New York), Evgenia Badamshina, skiing for the Gunstock Nordic Club (Gilford, NH), had the right race at the right time to make the JO Team. And of course, Stratton Mountain School skier, Sophie Caldwell, stayed atop the podium, a place she feels very comfortable with, while her teammate, Madeleine Talkington, took sixth. Getting into the top 5, Maine Nordic’s Elise Moody-Roberts (Cape Elizabeth, ME), kept her spot solid on the JO team, with her elite running experience helping her keep up on the speedy course.

The J2 boys 5km freestyle there were two surprises. One, Stratton did not put two in the top three, or even the top 5. A broken pole kept Kyle Dewey in 4th and teammate/cohort Fritz Horst was 6th, and Steven Bedard was 7th. The second surprise was not that Gunstock Nordic’s Alex Howe (Gilford, NH) won, in12:59, but that he put over 42 seconds between himself and second place, Thomas Stark, and Kennet High School’s Keith Kantack – fresh off of helping his team win the State Championships – in third.

(complete results and photos available at www.NENSA.net)

J2 Girls – Banknorth Eastern Cup 5km Freestyle
PLACE FIRST NAME LAST Name
1 Sophie Caldwell, Stratton Mountain School, Putney, VT
2 Sophie MClelland, NYSEF, Keene Valley, NH
3 Megan McClelland NYSEF, Keene Valley, NH
4 Liza Goodwin,
5 Elise Moody-Roberts, Maine Nordic, Cape Elizabeth, ME
6. Madeleine Talkington, Stratton Mountain School, Weston, VT,
7 Ruth McGovern, Stowe Nordic Outing Club, , Stowe, VT,
8 Danielle Baron
9 Parker Tyler, Stratton Mountain School, Bratttleboro, VT,

J2 Boys – Banknorth Eastern Cup 5km Freestyle
PLACE FIRST NAME LAST NAME
1 Alex Howe Gunstock Nordic, Gilford, NH
2 Thomas Stark, Gunstock Nordic, Fitzwilliam, NH
3 Keith Kantack, Mt. Washington Nordic, Conway, NH
4 Kyle Dewey, Stratton Mountain School, Weston, VT
5 Evan Dethier,
6 Fritz Horst , Stratton Mountain School, Bennington, VT
7 Steven Bedard, Stratton Mountain School, Cheshire, MA
8 Chase Marston,
9 Sam Tarling, Coastal Nordic, Cumberland, ME
10 Jimmy Levins, Mtn. Meadows, Rutland, VT

Women’s Banknorth Eastern Cup 10km Freestyle
PLACE Last First Name Time
1 Wonsavage Dorcas, Ford Sayre, Etna, NH 28:32.3
2 Stephen Elizabeth, Burke Mountain Academy, E. Montpelier, VT 28:37.1
3 Spector Laura, Green Mountain Valley School, Cheshire, MA 29:08.1
4 Whitcomb Kate, Maine Winter Sports Center, Worthington, MA 29:28.8
5 Dreissigacker Hannah, Craftsbury Nordic, Morrisville, Vt 29:38.8
6 Howe Katrina, Gunstock Nordic, Gilford, NH 29:50.6
7 Treacy Carolyn 29:56.2
8 Nelson Alice, Ford Sayre, Hanover, NH 30:07.4
9 Trygstad-Saari Kristina, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 30:13.2
10 Anderson Robyn, Green Mountain Valley School, Burlington, VT 30:14.9

Men’s Banknorth Eastern Cup 10km Freestyle
PLACE Last First Name Class Time
1 Colin Rodgers SR 0:24:52.35
2 Tom Keefe SR 0:25:06.13
3 Steve Scott U23 0:25:21.13
4 Nick Trautz 1649 SR 0:25:21.91
5 Ben Hickory 6814 OJ 0:25:44.7
6 Will Sweetser M2 0:26:08.59
7 Dylan Mcguffin 7485 J1 0:26:08.84
8 Tim Stickney 3514 SR 0:26:17.93
9 Nils Koons 6632 J1 0:26:18.58
10 Harry Poole 5514 J1 0:26:26.07

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J1/OJ Boys -Automatic and Top-ranked 15
Last, First Name, Age Group, Hometown, Points, Club
Automatic:
Bedard, Bret, OJ, Cheshire, MA, -1.00, Berkshire
Currier, Russell, J1, Caribou, ME, -1.00, MWSC
Johnson, Matthew, OJ, Middlebury, NH, -1.00, Middlebury
Koons, Ben, OJ, Sidney, ME, -1.00, DOC
MacKugler, Cameron, J1, Londonderry, VT, -1.00, SMS
Rogers, Nathanael, J1, Fort Kent Mills, ME, -1.00, MWSC
Sinnott, Mike, OJ, Hanover, NH, -1.00, No Club
True, Ben, OJ, North Yarmouth, ME, -1.00, Coastal
Top-ranked 15
1 132.23 Kevin Cutts Putney SC
2 138.18 Ben Hickory Craftsbury Nordic
3 145.42 Ben Knowles Coastal Nordic
4 147.38 Nils Koons Northeast Nordic, Sidney, ME
5 154.02 Silas Gill Burke Mountain Academy
6 154.66 Dylan McGuffin Gunstock Nordic
7 160.73 Ian Black SMS
8 162.04 Shane MacDowell Berkshire Trails
9 164.54 Pavel Sotskov Vt Academy
10 164.86 Marshall Ambros Burke Mountain Academy
11 166.00 Wes Hines Maine Nordic, Farmington, ME
12 166.47 Jesse Kosiba Vt Academy
13 167.19 Patrick O'Brien SMS
14 169.43 Harry Poole Chisholm Ski Club, Rumford, ME
15 169.98 Ryan Kerrigan GMVS
alternate 1 173.33 Tim Whiton Gould Academy/Bethel ME
alternate 2 173.55 Sam Mathes Farmington, ME
alternate 3 174.98 Fred Bailey Colby College, Waterville, ME
alternate 4 176.17 Sam Marshall Ford Sayre/Etna, NH

J1/OJ Girls-Automatic and Top ranked 15
Last, First Name, Age Group, Hometown, Points, Club
Automatic:
Anderson, Robyn, J1, Stowe, VT, -1.00, 5, GMVS
Demarchis, Alessandra, J1, Burlington, VT, -1.00, 6, GMVS
Dong, Evelyn, OJ, Middlebury, VT, -1.00, 4, CSU
Joffe, Natalie, OJ, Williamstown, MA, -1.00, 3, No Club
McElroy, Kaitlyn, OJ, Bethel, ME, -1.00, 3, Bates
Sargent, Elsa, OJ, Orleans, VT, -1.00, 4, Craftsbury
Sargent, Ida, J1, Orleans, VT, -1.00, 6, Burke
Smyth, Morgan, OJ, Vernon, VT, -1.00, 3, No Club
Spector, Laura, J1, Waitsfield, VT, -1.00, 6, GMVS
Stephen, Elizabeth, J1, East Montpelier, VT, -1.00, 6, Burke
Top-Ranked 15:
1 139.22 Alice Nelson Ford Sayre
2 153.46 Hannah Dreissigacker Craftsbury
3 163.37 Katrina Howe Gunstock
4 168.09 Susan Dunklee Craftsbury
5 174.04 Jennie Bender Northeast
6 176.69 Whitney Coombs SMS
7 184.97 Mae Foster SMS
8 190.25 Emily Dreissigacker Craftsbury
9 190.29 Alexandra Ambros Burke
10 193.84 Kathleen Maynard Mt Wash
11 197.09 Kate Barton Cape Nordic
12 197.91 Amanda Ivey Northeast
13 202.32 Kristin Dewey SMS
14 205.33 Liz Kantack Mt Wash
15 212.73 Joy Erdman Middlebury
alternate 1 223.97 Phoebe Erdman Holderness
alternate 2 229.97 Jenna Farleigh DOC
alternate 3 233.52 Chelsea Little Ford Sayre
alternate 4 237.82 Kristen Bednar Northeast

J2 Boys-
Rank Average Name Club
1 161.82 Alex Howe Gunstock
2 163.59 Steven Bedard Stratton
3 168.54 Kyle Dewey Stratton
4 171.43 Fritz Horst Stratton
GUEST 190.79 Dimitri Luthi MWSC
5 196.30 Keith Kantack Mt. Washington Nordic
6 198.19 Thomas Stark Gunstock
alternate 1 209.52 Chase Marston
alternate 2 220.45 Max Robillard GMVS

J2 Girls
Rank Average Name Club
1 172.76 Sophie Caldwell SMS
2 176.64 Parker Tyler SMS
3 185.19 Madeleine Talkington SMS
4 192.02 Elise Moody-Roberts Cape Nordic
5 200.98 Karmen Whitham SMS
6 208.43 Ruth McGovern Stowe
Alt. 232.26 Evgenia Badamshina Gunstock

The 2005 New England Junior Olympic Team will head to the USSA Junior Olympics, hosted by the Auburn Ski Club, in Truckee, CA, for competitions March 7-13th. The complete ranking, 2005 JO website, and New England JO Team website can be accessed from at www.NENSA.net/JO/jo-index.html

The Banknorth / NENSA series of events begins its own March Madness of Championships, with the Banknorth New England Bill Koch Youth Ski League Championships, at Notchview Reservation, Windsor, MA, February 26-27th, The Junior2 Championships at Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley, ME, March 11-13th, the overall Banknorth Eastern State Championships at Maine Winter Sports Center’s Black Mountain, in Rumford, Maine, March 12th and 13th, and the Banknorth Eastern High School/Scholastic Championships at Bolton Valley, VT, March 18-20th.

Visit www.NENSA.net for a complete schedule of events, press releases, results and photos.

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-02-18
Banknorth Eastern Cup at Holderness Will Be Junior Nordic Skiers’

February 18 (Holderness, NH): Sunday, February 20th, the nordic trails behind the Holderness School in Plymouth, NH will be buzzing with over 100 nervous junior skiers. The Cheri Walsh Memorial 5 and 10km freestyle races are the final races of the Banknorth Eastern Cup series, and the final chance for J2 (age 14-15), J1 and Older Junior (ages 16/17 and 18/19) to make the New England Junior Olympic Team. Last year’s JO Team won the overall Alaska Cup for over twice the points of second place Alaska.

There has been some fast and fierce competition to make the 2005 Team. Currently, 8 boys and 10 girls have automatically qualified for the JO team based on their results at the World Junior and World Junior biathlon trials in January. And with the majority of the J2s from last year’s team returning, who accounted for most of the podium spots in last year’s JOs in Fairbanks, AK, New England may set yet another record at this year’s competition in Truckee, CA, March 7-13th.

The athletes are listed as they are currently ranked, along with their hometown and club, at 2005 NE JO Team Information Page The final New England Junior Olympic Team roster will be posted at this site late Sunday.

Sunday’s races take place in the fields and woods behind the Holderness School’s athletic complex:

Sunday, February 20, 2005
Banknorth Eastern Cup/Cheri Walsh Memorial

10:00 Bill Koch (youth ski) Events - Day of race registration for BKL only.
10:45 5k J2 Girls, 1 racer every 30 seconds
11:00 5k J2 Boys, 1 racer every 30 seconds
11:30 10k Women, 1 racer every 30 seconds
12:30 10k Men, 1 racer every 30 seconds
3:00 AWARDS and Naming of New England JO and NH Eastern High School teams in Hagerman Auditorium

Former Holderness nordic coach, Peter Hendel, writes: “This race has often attracted one of the largest annual racing fields in New England. In the spirit of NENSA eastern cup racing, it is a chance for any avid skier to race along side some of the best juniors and seniors in the country. The keen Competition, carnival atmosphere, beautiful Holderness ski trails, terrific prizes and efficient organization continues to bring the East's top skiers out year after year. “ Holderness School press release The Holderness School Cheri Walsh Memorial race has been run since 1990 and has been an Eastern Cup race all but three of those years.

The overall Banknorth Eastern State Championships will take place at Maine Winter Sports Center’s Black Mountain, in Rumford, Maine, March 12th and 13th. Visit www.NENSA.net for the schedule.
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-02-12
Mahood and Underwood Win Inaugural Banknorth Sugarloaf Ski Marathon

February 12 (Carrabassett Valley, ME): The sunny days and warm temperatures leading into the Banknorth Sugarloaf Ski Marathon led the organizers to shorten the course from 25k to 23 km, cutting off the “killa” hill of well-known Trail 50. And although Mother Nature dumped over 24” in the preceding 48 hours, they stuck with the shortened course. And most competitors were probably glad they did.

In the men’s 46km race, it was Rossignol’s Nick Mahood (Woodstock, VT) who outsprinted David Herr, of Canaan, VT, for the $300 first place check. Shortly after he crossed the line, Herr asked who had won, not realizing that he had let Mahood sprint by him for first, so he had to be content with a $200 check. Third place and $100 went to Cambridge Sports Union’s Frank Feist (Concord, MA). Fourth place finisher had spectators scrambling for their start lists, “Who is bib #30?” Aaron Delfausse, from Hanover, NH, had a terrific race, finishing ahead of CSU’s veteran, Andrew Milne (Medford, MA).

In the Women’s 46km race Team Atomic’s Kate Underwood (Woodstock, VT) won by an easy margin over Atomic teammate, Anne Rasmussen (Plymouth, NH). This made a marathon hat-trick for Underwood, who won the Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon, January 29th and last weekend’s Lake Placid Loppet. When interviewed by Bill Green, of WCSH channel 6, Underwood said “It was easy for me; I’m a peanut. Some of those guys, though, had a hard time on those hills!” In third place was Rossignol’s Trina Hosmer (Pelhem, MA). The t op three women placed 6th, 15th and 16th overall.

The 23km Men’s race went to Timothy Litton, of Portland, ME, in 1:17:50. Team Toko/Cambridge Sports Union’s Rob Bradlee (Reading, ME) was close but couldn’t quite close the gap, to finish four seconds back in 2nd. Third place also went to a local Mainer familiar with the Sugarloaf trails – Jeffrey Beal, who grew up over the hill in Phillips, and now lives in Limestone, ME.

She’s now two for two on the Banknorth Half marathon circuit - Rossignol’s Gretchen Czaja, a school teacher during the week in Woodstock, VT, won the Banknorth Craftsbury Half Marathon and now the Banknorth Sugarloaf Ski Half marathon. Her time of 1;30:16 was seven minutes ahead of 2nd place. But when she crossed the finish line and was told she was second woman, Lurah Klatt (Salt Lake City, UT) was ecstatic. Jumping up and down, she declared she had to call her husband! Third place went to Helena Johnson of Williamstown, MA.

After the race in true Sugarloaf fashion, all participants were treated to a home-made lunch of lasagne with fresh salad, garlic bread, home-made cookies and brownies, followed by the best raffle table ever. Race skis, poles, ski suits, waterbottles and waistholders. Nearly everyone went out holding a prize worth more than their entry fee. The top three overall men and women received not only their prize money, but beautiful pottery bowls or plates from Monroe Saltworks, and a gift from Patagonia or Sporthill. Age group top three received Saltworks mugs, also inscribed with “2005 Banknorth Sugarloaf Ski Marathon.”

The fresh powder snow was groomed solid. Sun beamed down on the racers as they gathered on the moose bog for the start. The white alpine trails of Sugarloaf Mountain set an awesome backdrop as the skiers took off on their race and tours through the cedar forests of western Maine. After the first lap there were some tired skiers, though. Winding up out of the Carrabassett Valley and up Burnt and Sugarloaf Mountain, the Sugarloaf Ski Marathon is a hilly course. “Perfectly tough” was how Michael Malick of Bellows Falls, VT described it. “ It was so well-run. I think this event is going to last a long time.”

___________________________________ Complete Results Available at www.NENSA.net

Banknorth Sugarloaf Ski Marathon
Men's 46km Freestyle, top 10

1. Nick Mahood-Rossignol, Woodstock, VT, 2;34:54
2. David Herr, Canaan, VT, 2:34:56
3. Frank Feist-CSU, Concord, MA 2:43:40
4. Aaron Delfausse, Hanover, NH, 2:44:05
5. Andrew Milne-CSU, Medford, MA, 2:45:48
6. Andrew Tripp, Dorchester, MA, 2;54:40
7. Kurt Perham-Swix, Cambridge, MA 2:55:07
8. Nat Lucy-Alpina/Madshus, Intervale, NH 2:55:39
9. Jeff Husmann, Holderness, NH 2:56:40
10. Wes DeNering-CSU, Ashland, MA 2;58:17

Banknorth Sugarloaf Ski Marathon
Women's 46km Freestyle, top 10

1. Kate Underwood-Atomic, Woodstock, VT 2:51:46
2. Ann Rasmussen-Atomic, Plymouth, NH 3:02:27
3. Trina Hosmer-Rossignol, Pelham, MA 3:03:04
4. Kiersten Lippman, Wayland, MA 3:06:30
5. Linda Ramsdell-CraftsburyNordic, Craftsbury, VT 3:19:13.
6. Lindsey Molyneux, Royalton, VT 3:30:06
7. Elizabeth City, belmont, MA, 3:36:39
8. MaryLou Lowrie, New Gloucester, ME 3:45:48
7. Donna Smyth, Vernon, VT 3:47:25
8. Marianne Stover , 4:02:37

Banknorth Sugarloaf Ski Half Marathon
Men's 23km Freestyle, top 10

1. Timothy Whiton, Portland, ME 1:17:50
2. Rob Bradlee-CSU, 1:17:54
3. Jeffrey Beal, Limestone, ME 1:19:57
4. Connor Cushman, Portland, ME 1:22:26
5. Joseph Bouscaren-CSU, Cambridge, MA 1:22:49
6. Ray Webster, Campton, NH 1;24:28
7. Petr Smetanka Lac Megantic, QC, 1:35:18
8. Kirk Turner, Harrison, ME, 1:42:54
9. Jeff Newsom, South Paris, ME 1;46:33
10. Townsend Barker, Newton, MA 1:47:18

Banknorth Sugarloaf Ski Half Marathon
Women's 23km Freestyle, top 10

1. Gretchen Czaja-Rossignol, Woodstock, VT 1;30:16
2. Lura Klatt, Salt Lake City, UT, 1:37:32
3. Helena Johnson, Williamstown, MA 1:44;06
4. Marianne Lucy, Intervale, NH, 1:46:45
5. Elizabeth Algeo, Raymond, ME 1:46:58
6. Barbara Bradlee-CSU, Reading, MA 1:54:33
7. Pam Twaddel, Camden, ME 2:03:08
8. Saranne Taylor, South Paris, ME 2:04:21
9. Jody Newton-CSU, Wayland, MA, 2:08:34
10. Olivia Goldfine, Carrabassett Valley, ME 2:10:15

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-02-08
Sugarloaf Outdoor Center Prepares for Inaugural Banknorth Sugarloaf Ski Marathon

February 8 (Carrabassett Valley, ME): Next Saturday the inspiring view of Sugarloaf Mountain will be the backdrop to the inaugural Banknorth Sugarloaf Ski Marathon. The 50km and 25km half marathons will wind through the popular trail network of the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. The courses have challenging hills, thrilling descents and every participant will have a memorable race or tour thanks to the warm hospitality of the Sugarloaf staff. The second of the four event Banknorth New England Marathon Series, Banknorth Sugarloaf Ski Marathon is the first freestyle marathon of the series. The Series culminates with the back-to-back weekend events, March 5th and 6th, and the the Banknorth Rangeley Lakes Loppet, Banknorth Great Glen to Brettton Woods Nordic Adventure.

The Maine mountains have experienced some above average temperatures, but the course will be only slightly modified. Race director Sue Foster will be sending out an email to all participants on Wednesday with complete information on the courses, snow and trail conditions, and weather outlook for the weekend. Meanwhile, course conditions and weather projections will be posted daily Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. Registration and event details can be found at 2005 Sugarloaf Ski Marathon.

In addition to the skiing, there will be an all you can eat pasta dinner served at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center’s lodge on Friday night from 5-8pm. Dinner includes, meat and vegetarian pasta options, salad, homemade bread, dessert and beverage. The dinner is limited to 300 so get your tickets in advance, on the entry form.

Schedule of Events
(All events take place at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center.)

Friday, February 11, 2005
11:00 am Course maps available. Race Course open for inspection to all registered skiers.
11:00am - 8:00pm Marathon & Half Marathon Registration & Pre Registered Packet Pick Up.
5:00pm - 8:00pm All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner
8:00 pm Registration for all Events Closed.

Saturday, February 12, 2005
6:30 am to 8:00 am Pre Registered Packet Pick Up for all Events.
8:00 am Packet Pick Up Closed
8:45 am Pre Race Wave Line up and Instructions
9:00 am Race/Tour Start (Format TBD)
12:15 pm Cut Off Time at 25Km for 50Km Skiers
11:30 am to 3:00 pm Post Race Meal for All Participants
2:00 pm Awards Ceremony and Merchandise Raffle

Entry includes race registration packet and souvenirs, commemorative cap, finishers medal, post race meal, shower at health club, and shuttle transportation throughout the resort. Registration closes at 8:00 pm on Friday, February 11, 2005 or earlier if 500 skier maximum is reached.
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-02-07
NENSA Skiers Make USBiathlon Jr Worlds Team

(edited from the USBA press release at USBA Website February 7 (Presque Isle, ME): The 2005 Jr. World Championship was named this past weekend and at least three skiers well-known to the NENSA community made the Team. From Green Mountain Valley School, Laura Spector and Ali DeMarchis, and from the Maine Winter Sports Center, Russel Currier and Newt Rogers. The Team also includes GMVS coach Jon Arne Enevoldsen and MWSC coach James Upham as assistant coaches.

Athletes competed in three competitions hosted by the Maine Winter Sports Center in Presque Isle, Maine. The Presque Isle venue known for its windy conditions provided athletes with plenty of good skiing and some of those tricky shooting conditions. Sunshine and warm weather graced the racers each day and provided for some fast snow conditions. The Biathlon Junior World Championships will take place March 14-20 in Kontiolahti, Finland.

Jr. Men
Kevin Patzoldt – Grand Rapids, MN
Ben Byrne – Grand Rapids, MN
Kurt Farchmin – Duluth, MN
Bjorn Bakken – Duluth, MN

Jr. Women:
Annelies Cook – Saranac Lake, NY
Sonne Nordgren – Marine on St. Croix, MN

Youth Men:
Newt Rogers – Ft. Kent, ME
Russel Currier – Stockholm, ME
Mark Johnson – Grand Rapids, MN
Aaron Nistler – Bemidji, MN

Youth Women:
Brynden Manbeck – Grand Rapids, MN
Brit Salmela – Duluth, MN
Laura Spector – Waitsfield, VT
Ali Demarchis – Burlington, VT

Head Coach – Vladimir Cervenka – Grand Rapids, MN
Assistant Coach – Gary Colliander – Duluth, MN
Assistant Coach – Jon Arne Enevoldson – Burlington, VT
Assistant Coach – James Upham – Ft. Kent, ME
Team Leader – Mark Miner – Grand Rapids, MN
Wax Technician – Andreas Emslander – Munich, Germany

The 2005 Team welcomes back a lot of veteran experience and adds a few fresh faces who looked poised and ready for the challenges ahead. Kevin Patzoldt continued to dominate in the Jr. Men’s field sweeping all three events. Patzoldt had a 3rd place finish earlier this year at the Senior World Team Trials and turned in some strong performances at European Cups this past January. Patzoldt’s training partner Ben Byrne (4th place at 2004 Youth World Championships) along with Kurt Farchmin and Bjorn Bakken will round out a strong veteran Junior Men’s team.

Patzoldt’s sister Brynden Manbeck won the overall Youth Women’s category. Winning the final two competitions Manbeck returns for her 3rd Youth World Championships. Also returning is Brit Salmela who won the first day of competition; Salmela competed earlier this year at the Sr. Team Trials and European Cups in Germany and Italy as a Junior giving her some valued experience going into this year’s World Championships.

Joining Manbeck and Salmela will be Laura Spector and Ali Demarchis. Spector qualified for the Nordic Jr. World Championships this year and posted some impressive results at the U.S. Cross Country Nationals. Demarchis’ inherited the torch from her older sister Emilia who competed twice previously at the Jr. World Championships in Ridnaun, Italy and Haute Mauriane, France. Demarchis also qualified for the U.S. Cross Country J1 trip to Norway.

The Jr. Women’s team will only consist of two veteran members this year. Both Annelies Cook and Sonne Nordgren return with a wealth of experience. Cook posted an impressive 6th place earlier this year at the Mittenwald, Germany European Cup. Russel Currier and Mark Johnson are the only two returning Youth Men. Both are making their second consecutive team; Currier posted two second place finishes and one win at these past trials. Fellow Maine Winter Sports teammate Newt Rogers was one of the fresh surprises to qualify for the team. Rogers turned in two very impressive performances winning both of the Sprint Competitions. The final member Aaron Nistler started the trials off with a strong 3rd place finish, but struggled with his shooting in the final two races but had the needed ski speed to propel him into the final spot.

The US Biathlon Team is sponsored by Banknorth and competes under the auspices of the United States Biathlon Association, the National Governing Body for the Olympic Sport of Biathlon. Lapua, adidas, and Exel Ski Poles also sponsor the US Biathlon Team.
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-02-06
Roche, Wonsavage Win Putney Pursuit; Caldwell and Howe Win J2 Pursuit

February 6th (Putney, VT): Middlebury College’s Bryce Roche pulled ahead of a strong field of J1 skiers to win Sunday’s Banknorth Eastern Cup Putney Pursuit. While the sun shone on the racers, volunteers shoveled snow onto the melting track. Roche and his young challengers – Dylan McGuffin (Gunstock Nordic Assocation), Putney Ski Club’s own Kevin Cutts, and Vermont Academy’s Pavel Sotskov, as well as Tim Stickney – held strong through the 5.3 km classic portion, that led the skiers through the narrow, wooded trails of the Putney School. But Roche, winner of last year’s Putney Pursuit, pulled ahead in the skate portion of the pursuit for the win, while McGuffin “just held on and tried not to die!” to finish 2nd, 23 seconds back. Third, 4th, and 5th went to Cutts, Sotskov and Stickney all just 2 seconds apart.

The women’s race was just as exciting. Except for the 2km classic section in the woods, the Pursuit course was visible to spectators, many of whom lined the course to cheer the racers through the final two laps of the skate portion of the race. Brattleboro’s Heidi Henkel was the rabbit out of the start, leading the women’s field through the classic leg by a huge, often 15 second margin. Behind Henkel, Burke Mountain Academy’s Liz Stephen and Ida Sargent controlled the field that included Northeast Nordic’s Jennie Bender, Gunstock Nordic Association’s Katrina Howe, Ford Sayre’s Alice Nelson, and Colby College coach, Tracey Cote. Ford Sayre’s Dorcas Wonsavage spent the first half of the classic leg making her way through the field after a slow start, and managed to pull ahead of the Burke Mtn. teammates to make it first in to the transition zone. For the skate leg it was Nelson, Stephen, and Cote chasing Wonsavage through the slow, slushy snow to the finish. At the line, it was Wonsavage by a mere 5 seconds ahead of Nelson, who just edged out Stephen by 2 seconds. Master skier and mom, Tracey Cote, was 4th.

The Junior/J2 6km Pursuit racers were just as fierce. Alex Howe, from Gunstock Nordic Association, putting 10 seconds on his competition from Stratton Mountain School, Kyle Dewey and Fritz Horst. Howe’s GNA teammate, Thomas Stark was 4th, while the leader out of the start in the classic leg, with a phenomenal double pole, Steven Bedard from SMS, finished 5th.

And in the J2 girls event, it was Stratton Mountain School’s Sophie Caldwell, skiing on the trails she knows so well, who took first place, 12 seconds ahead of teammate Parker Tyler. NYSEF’s Megan McClelland and Sophie McClelland went 3rd and 5th, sandwiching 4th place SMS skier Madeleine Talkington.

The Putney Ski Club’s scheduled a full day of events. After the lollipop skiers (ages 4-7) where the kids skied 200meters to cross a finish line of Tootsie pops, the Junior 5 (age 8-9), Junior 4 (age 10-11) and Junior 3 (age 12-13) all raced shortened versions of a Pursuit race. Many of the kids not only raced their first Pursuit race, but for lack of snow this season, it was their first race! (For a complete list of results, go to NENSA Frontpage.) The Pursuit format is one of the most popular on the World Cup circuit. It involves a mass start of racers skiing the classic technique, often with multiple, short laps before the racers come back into a transition zone where, while the clock continues to run, they change into their skate skis and poles and ski off for the second portion of the race. The first person across the finish line is the winner. A goal of the New England Nordic Ski Association, which oversees the scheduling of the Banknorth Eastern Cup series, is to introduce and familiarize New England skiers with the World Cup race formats.

The Banknorth Eastern Cup series concludes February 20th with the Cheri Walsh Memorial at the Holderness School.
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-02-06
Sun, Snow, Smiles and Women Skiing Everywhere

February 5th (Hanover, NH): The Dartmouth XC Ski Touring Center at Occum Pond was the center of one of the largest women’s only cross-country ski clinics in the country, last Saturday. As the sun shone and the snow softened, over 200 women came to take part in the 4th Annual New England Women’s XC Ski Day, sponsored by Banknorth. A cross-country event “for women, by women”, it was inspired by similar events in Norway (the Inga Lama) and Alaska (the Anchorage Women’s Ski Day).

The list of instructors read like a history book, and included former Dartmouth Women’s XC Ski Coach, Martha Rockwell, 4time Olympian and Dartmouth skier, Nina Kemppel, Ford Sayre’s 3x Olympian, Dorcas Wonsavage, Sally Swenson -mom to Dartmouth’s 2x Olympian, Carl Swenson, and Lyme’s Margaret Caldwell, wife of Olympian Tim Caldwell.

Event organizers Trina Hosmer, a member of the United States’ first women’s Olympic XC Ski Team in 1972, and Anne Donaghy, of Meriden, NH, started these clinics to share their love of the sport with other women, and particularly, as Hosmer states” To teach women the joy of gliding that lies just beyond the plodding walk usually taught to new skiers.”

The instructors provided three clinic periods through the day, with clinics ranging from Never-Ever classic or skate technique, Beginner skate or classic, and Intermediate Uphill/Downhill classic or skate. Lunch was sponsored by the Hanover Inn, and other local sponsors responsible for the shuttles and facilities included the Dartmouth XC Ski Center, Ford Sayre, Lead Dog Consulting and Peggy Sadler and Paul Gross of Designer Gold.

New England Nordic Ski Association Media Director and Women’s Day Instructor, Dorcas Wonsavage said before the event: “We need to show more women, mothers and professionals especially, who are strapped for time and energy as it is, that cross-country skiing is a beautiful, graceful outdoor sport, and a lifetime fitness activity they can share with their friends and their daughters.”

Every year New England Women’s Ski Day raises money for a local women’s charity and this year they are supporting WISE, Women’s Information Service, an Upper Valley United Way member WISE).

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-02-03
Putney Ski Club Presents Banknorth Club Series' First Pursuit Race

February 6th (Putney, VT): The sport of cross-country skiing has evolved over the last several years in an effort to make the sport easier to understand, easier to watch, and more exciting to the spectator (read: television). Tried and tested on the World Cup circuit for a couple seasons now, the Pursuit format is now one of the most popular. The excitement begins right away with a mass start of racers skiing the freestyle or skating technique, often with multiple, short laps that take the racers through the stadium several times before the come back into a transition zone. There, while the clock continues to run, they change into the classic (traditional or diagonal technique) equipment, and ski off for the second portion of the race. The first person across the finish line is the winner. This Sunday the Putney (VT) Ski Club is hosting the first running of a Pursuit event on the Banknorth Club Series circuit.

The fields around the Putney School will be buzzing all day Sunday. The logistics of putting on Bill Koch League (youth ski) events in the morning, and then multiple pursuit starts, entails a full and specific schedule. The BKL events will begin at 9am; J2 boys at 10:30am; J2 girls at 11;30am; Men at 12:30pm; and Women at 2pm. Awards and raffle will take place at 3;30pm. General information, a Detailed Schedule, Course and Stadium maps are available online at www.NENSA.net. Start lists will be posted Friday evening.

The Banknorth Club Series schedule links together the most fun, best run races in New England, from the Mt. Hor Hop in Westmore, VT to the VOMax Bogburn, the Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon, and the Cheri Walsh Memorial, at Holderness, NH. Putney, Vermont has been at the center of the history and tradition of nordic skiing not just in New England, but for the United States. Sunday’s pursuit races will draw on that history of the sport, and make history as the Putney Ski Club continues to move the sport forward.
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-01-29
Stewart and Underwood Win Banknorth Craftsbury 50K classic Marathon

January 29 (Craftsbury Common, VT): “I’ve skied 12 Birkies (American Birkebeiner Marathons) and 4 other 50k races and this was the best.” declared one skier from Madison, WI. “I made it the whole way on my wooden skis without having to re-wax.” Truly Saturday’s sunny, snowy, and 5-10degF temperatures made for an idyllic day to race or tour the Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon trails. From the Highland Lodge in Greensboro, VT, to the Craftsbury Common, 1,000 skiers from New England and from far away raced or toured the largest winter sporting event in Vermont.

In the men’s 50km race, the competitive field hung tough for 30km, until Subaru Factory Team member, Dave Stewart (Ripton, VT) put on a surge and broke away. Stewart obviously enjoyed being back in his home state, after being on the road since November. With his $250 check in hand for the win, said Stewart – “It was great Vermont skiing, through the fields, in and out of the forests. . . you couldn’t have asked for a better day.” 2nd and 3rd place was determined “by whoever bonked the least. And that was me,” said Alpina/Madhus’ Nick Trautz of Cabot, VT. Lack of glycogen put Rossignol’s Eli Enman (Huntington, VT) in 3rd, hanging in there just ahead of Green Mountain Valley School coach, Jon Arne Enevoldsen of Waitsfield, VT. Still recovering from sickness, Rossignol’s usually competitive Nick Mahood (Woodstock, VT) had fallen back from the pack early to finish 9th, and had to watch from a distance, unable to help his teammate. A stellar performance was put in by Master 4 (age 40-49) Chris Nice of Hanover, NH’s Ford Sayre Ski Club, finishing 6th overall in a pack of relative youngsters.

In the women’s 50km race it was a Race of Red, as Team Atomic took 1, 2, and 3, as well as 6th place. Atomic’s Kate Underwood (Woodstock, VT) and Atomic/Ford Sayre’s Dorcas Wonsavage (Etna, NH) traded leads back and forth for the first 40km, and distancing themselves from the pack. But by 42km Wonsavage started to bonk, and Underwood sailed up the final hills to the finish and the $250 paycheck. Also succumbing the ‘bonk’ was Subaru Factory Team’s Caitlin Compton, who at one point had a nearly 7 minute lead and was in a solid 3rd place. But with 5km to go Team Atomic/Colby College coach Tracey Cote caught and passed her to insure an all-Atomic podium. Rossignol’s Trina Hosmer of Pelham, MA (who does not ski according to her chronological age; we’ll just say that she was a member of the first U.S. Women’s Olympic XC Ski Team and is still skiing strong!), put her recent Ks on the Norwegian Birkie trail to work and placed 5th overall, just ahead of Atomic’s Anne Rasmussen from Plymouth, NH, making it four moms (Wonsavage, Cote, Hosmer, Rasmussen) in the top 6.

Men’s Overall Top 10
Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon, 50km Classic

First Name Last Name Combined M/F Age Town State True Time
David Stewart Race 50kmM m S2 Subaru Factory Team VT 2:45:13
Nick Trautz Race 50kmM m S2 Craftsbury Common VT 2:55:19
Eli Enman Huntington VT
Jon Arne Enevoldsen Race 50kmM m M3 Waitsfield VT 2:56:52
Erik Grimm Race 50kmM m M2 Rochester NY 2:59:43
Chris Nice Race 50kmM m M5?! Hanover NH 2:59:51
David Herr Race 50kmM m M2 Caanan VT 3:01:39
Eric Tremble Race 50kmM m S2 Jericho VT 3:02:35
Nick Mahood Race 50kmM m M1 Woodstock VT 3:07:21

Women’s Overall
Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon, 50km Classic

First Name Last Name Combined M/F Age Town State True Time
Kate Underwood Race 50kmF f S1 Woodstock VT 3:18:28
Dorcas Wonsavage Race 50kmF f M2 Etna NH 3:20:33
Tracey Cote Race 50kmF f M1 Waterville ME 3:28:23
Caitlin Compton Race 50kmF f S1 Subaru Factory Team MN 3:30:51
Trina Hosmer Race 50kmF f M6 Pelham MA 3:33:01
Ann Rasmussen Race 50kmF f M3 Plymouth NH 3:33:31
Brandy Stewart Race 50kmF f S2 Caribou ME 3:35:56
Pippa Lawson Race 50kmF f M3 Ottawa ON 3:37:23
Ellen Wilson Race 50kmF f M5 Winchester MA 3:53:51
Brenda Goss Race 50kmF f M3 Stowe VT 3:54:25

Men’s Overall
Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon 25km Classic

First Name Last Name Combined M/F Age Town State True Time
Ian Case Race 25KmM m S1 morrisville VT 1:31:14
Ben Hickery Race 25kmM m JO Craftsbury VT 1:35:12
Tom Thurston Race 25kmM m M3 Waterbury VT 1:39:16
Todd Kingsbury Race 25kmM m M2 South Burlington VT 1:47:22
Stuart Kremzner Race 25kmM m M2 Concord NH 1:47:39
Jonathan Rodd Race 25kmM m M3 Williston VT 1:48:10
Christopher City Race 25kmM m M1 Belmont MA 1:48:11
Robert Haydock Race 25kmM m M5 Concord MA 1:52:16
Robert Soboleski Race 25kmM m M4 Torrington CT 1:54:27
Dan Quinlan Race 25kmM m M3 Jericho VT 1:55:52

Women’s Overall
Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon 25km Classic

First Name Last Name Combined M/F Age Town State True Time
Gretchen Czaja Race 25kmF f S1 Woodstock VT 1:55:17
Carol Van Dyke Race 25kmF f M4 Stowe VT 2:06:39
Mary Stewart Race 25kmF f J0 Ripton VT 2:09:14
Cheryl Carlson Race 25kmF f M4 Lebanon NH 2:10:45
Susan Drapp Race 25kmF f M4 Moretown VT 2:19:58
Irina Kotlova Race 25kmF f M3 Newton MA 2:22:06
Marilyn Hickey Race 25kmF f M5 Concord NH 2:23:34
Kristin Halvorsen Race 25kmF f J3 Darien CT 2:25:05
Diane Halvorsen Race 25kmF f M3 Darien CT 2:25:08
Sara Reynolds Race 25kmF f M4 Bennington VT 2:27:51

Complete results available at www.NENSA.net and www.craftsbury.com.

The Banknorth New England Marathon Series continues February 12th with a brand-new event, the Banknorth Sugarloaf Ski Marathon, at 25 and 50km freestyle race and tour on the trails of the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, in Carrabassett Valley, ME. The Series culminates with a back-to-back weekend of skiing, March 5th and 6th, with the Banknorth Rangeley Lakes Loppet, in Rangeley, ME and the Banknorth Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure, in Gorham, NH, respectively. For more information, visit www.NENSA.net

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-01-23
Team Atomic Sweeps Banknorth Eastern Cup at Jackson, NH

Team Atomic Sweeps Banknorth Eastern Cup at Jackson, NH

January 23 (Jackson, NH): Team Atomic skiers David Chamberlain (Bethel, ME) and Kate Underwood (Woodstock ,VT) won easily at Sunday’s Banknorth Eastern Cup at Jackson, NH. Chamberlain, en route to the World Nordic Ski Championships in Oberstorf, Germany next week, skied the mass start 20km classic course in 1hr 02:26, over four minutes ahead of Coastal Nordic Ski Club’s Ben Knowles (Cumberland, ME). Second place was a terrific result for Knowles, who was just 10 seconds ahead of 3rd place Alpina/Madhus’ Nick Trautz (Cabot, VT).

Several junior skiers attempted the 20km (12.4mile) distance and surprised many, including themselves, by finishing in the top 10: Kevin Cutts (Putney Ski Club) placed 4th, Rusell Currier (Maine Winter Sports Center)–6th, Shane MacDowell (Burke Mountain Academy) –9th and Sam Marshall (Ford Sayre)-10th

In the Women’s mass start15km race Atomic’s Kate Underwood and Green Mountain Valley School’s Laura Spector took an early lead at the top of the Yodel Trail and never let up. Skiing conservatively, in preparation for next weekend’s Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon, Underwood pulled ahead in the middle of the race to finish just 15 seconds ahead of Spector. Gunstock Nordic’s Katrina Howe (Gilford, NH), Craftsbury Nordic’s Hannah Dreissigacker (Morrisville, VT) and Ford Sayre’s Dorcas Wonsavage (Etna, NH) traded leads through the wind-swept Eagle Mountain House trails until Ford Sayre’s Alice Nelson caught them in the final four kilometers and captured 4th. Last year’s Jackson Jaunt winner, Katrina Howe (Gunstock Nordic), crediting her skis’ kick on the hills, finished a strong third.

Men’s Overall Top 10 Results
Banknorth Eastern Cup 20km Classic

1. David Chamberlain 1hr 02:26 Atomic/Swix, Bethel, ME
2. Ben Knowles 1hr 06:52 Coastal Nordic, Cumbeland, ME
3. Nick Trautz 1hr 07:02 Alpina/Madshus, Cabot, VT
4. Kevin Cutts 1hr 07:06 Putney Ski Club, Townsend, VT
5. Tim Stickney 1hr 07:23 Bates College, Cape Elizabeth, ME
. 6. Russel Currier 1hr 08:06 Maine Winter Sports Center, Sweden, ME
7. Ben Hickory 1hr 08:43 Craftsbury Nordic, Morrisville, VT
8. Fred Bailey 1hr 08:48 Colby Nordic, Waterville, ME
9. Shane MacDowell 1hr09:28 Burke Mountain Academy, Peru, VT
10. Sam Marshall 1hr 09:54, Ford Sayre, Etna, NH

Women’s Overall Top 10 Results
Banknorth Eastern Cup15km Classic

1. Kate Underwood, 54:53 Atomic, Woodstock, VT
2. Laura Spector 55:08 Green Mountain Valley School, Lenox, MA
3. Katrina Howe 56:41 Gunstock Nordic Assoc. Gilford, NH
4. Alice Nelson 56:48. Ford Sayre, Hanover, NH
5. Dorcas Wonsavage 57:07 Ford Sayre, Etna, NH
6. Hannah Dreissigacker 57:10 Craftsbury Nordic, Morrisville, VT
7. Alessandra DeMarchis 57:14 Green Mtn Valley, School, Burlington, VT
8. Emily Dreissigacker 57:16 Craftsbury Nordic, Morrisville, VT
9. Brandy Stewart 58:27. Maine Winter Sports Center, Caribou, ME
10. Whitney Coombs 58:27 Stratton Mountain School, Londonderry, VT

Complete results available at www.NENSA.net.

The Banknorth Eastern Cup takes a break next weekend and the Banknorth New England Marathon Series begins with the Craftsbury Marathon, a point-to-point classic race and tour of 25 and 50km, from Highland Lodge in Greensboro, VT to the Craftsbury Common on Saturday, January 29th. For more information, visit www.NENSA.net
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-01-16
Tracey Cote (Colby College) Leads Junior Nordic Trip to Scandinavia

Colby College Nordic Coach Tracey Cote and Karen Cook from Rhinelander (WI) will be team leaders for the junior trip to Norway Feb. 7-21. That team includes:

Men -

Matt Gelso (16; Truckee, CA/Auburn Ski Club)
Cameron MacKugler (17; Londonderry, VT/Stratton Mountain School)
Simi Hamilton (17; Aspen, CO/Aspen Ski&Snowboard Club)
Sylvan Ellefson (18; Vail, CO/Ski&Snowboard Club Vail)
Reid Pletcher (16; Hailey, ID/SVSEF)
Colin Struthers (17; Boulder, CO/Boulder Junior Nordic)

Women -

Jamie Woelk (16; Gunnison, CO/Crested Butte Ski Club)
Ida Sargent (17; Orleans, VT/BMA)
Mali Noyes (15; Ketchum, ID/SVSEF)
Ase Carlson (15; Bozeman, MT/Bridger Ski Foundation)
Ali Demarches (19; Burlington, VT/GMVS)
Erika Flowers (15; Bozeman, MT/BSF)
Kate Dolan (14; Bozeman, MT/BSF).
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-01-16
Dave Chamberlain, Kris Freeman, Carl Swenson Lead 10 Teammates to Oberstorf, GER World Championships

MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 16) - Thirteen cross country skiers, including seven 2002 Olympians, have been named to compete next month in the World Nordic Ski Championships in Germany, U.S. Nordic Director Luke Bodensteiner announced.

The announcement was made in Madison, a SuperTour race site following the U.S. Cross Country Championships on the 2002 Olympic trails at Soldier Hollow, Utah. Bodensteiner said the team includes eight men and five women. Seven of the eight men were members of the 2003 World Championships Team while two of the women raced two years ago in Val di Fiemme, Italy.

The U.S. cross country squad for the 2005 World Championships Feb. 17-27 in Oberstdorf, Germany (* - member of 2003 Worlds team):

Men -

Dave Chamberlain* (29; Bethel, ME)
Lars Flora* (27; Anchorage, AK; 2002 Olympian)
Kris Freeman* (24; Andover, NH; 2002 Olympian)
Andrew Johnson* (27; Greensboro, VT; 2002 Olympian)
Torin Koos* (24; Leavenworth, WA; 2002 Olympian)
Andy Newell* (21; Shaftsbury, VT)
James Southam (26; Anchorage, AK)
Carl Swenson* (34; Park City, UT; 1994, 2002 Olympian)

Women -

Rebecca Dussault (24; Gunnison, CO)
Sarah Konrad (37; Laramie, WY)
Kikkan Randall* (22; Anchorage, AK; 2002 Olympian)
Wendy Wagner* (31; Park City, UT; 2002 Olympian)
Lindsay Williams (20; Hastings, MN)

Konrad also qualified and will compete in the biathlon World Championships March 4-13 in Hochfilzen, Austria.

"This is a strong team with a nice mix of experience and some promising young skiers moving into the international arena," Bodensteiner said. "We have high expectations for these skiers, but perhaps not as high as they have for themselves. This is another good step forward as we get ready for the 2006 Olympics in Torino [Italy]."
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-01-13
U.S. World Junior Nordic Ski Championship Team – 50% New England Skiers

Park City, UT (January 13): Two thousand miles from home and 5,000 feet higher, New England Junior XC Skiers posted excellent results at last week’s U.S. Nationals in Park City, UT. Now, they make up half of the team that will represent the U.S. at the 2005 World Junior Championships, in Rovaniemi, Finland, March 21-27th. With results based heavily on the National men and women’s 30 and 15km Freestyle, 10 and 5km Classic, and Classic Sprints, the U.S. Ski team named the U.S. World Junior Team for 2005 Championships in Finland.? Each athlete who is not funded by the U.S. Ski Team will receive a NCCSEF Future Fund grant for $750.

2005 World JuniorTeam

Men's Team: Name (Hometown) – Ski Club

Bret Bedard (Cheshire, MA) - Northern Michigan University
Mike Hinckley - Alaska Pacific U.
Glenn Randall - Grand Mesa Nordic
Casey Simons - University of Utah
Mike Sinnot – (Durham, NH)Dartmouth Outing Club
Ben True – (North Yarmouth, ME) Dartmouth Outing Club

Provisionally named to team:
Tyson Flaherty - University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dakota Black Horse Van Jess - Mt. Bachelor

Women's Team: Name (Hometown) – Ski Club
Morgan Aritola - Sun Valley Ski Team
Tazlina Mannix - Alaska Pacific University
Kaitlyn McElroy – (Bethel, ME) Bates College
Morgan Smyth – (Vernon, VT) Northern Michigan University
Laura Spector – (Waitsfield, VT) Green Mountain Valley Academy
Liz Stephen – (E.Montpelier, VT) Burke Mt. Academy

Named to the World Junior Team, but declined, in order to attend the J1 Scandinavian trip:
Jamie Woelk - Crested Butte
Ida Sargent – (Orleans, VT) Burke Mountain Academy

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-01-11
21st Annual VOMax Bogurn - The Banknorth Club Series continues this weekend

Pomfret, VT (January 11, 2005): Anticipation of the next Banknorth Club Series, the VOMax Bogburn, January 16th, in Pomfret, VT, is the aerobic activity of the week. Racers and parents are running back and forth between The Weather Channel and the NENSA website – Will it rain, sleet and/or snow, and how much? What is too much? Only the elevation, the tree cover, the water drainage system that surrounds the Haydock homestead, and the 12 culverts around the Bogburn course will decide. Organizer Bob Haydock will post his decision on the NENSA website shortly after Friday noon if the forecasted heat wave has left enough snow for skiers to glide around the course.

This year is the 21st running of the VOMax Bogburn. This nordic race attracts everyone from Olympic to tourist racers. It is a family-oriented event that, despite the lycra-clad collegiate, past and future Olympians zipping around, emphasizes the Bill Koch League (youth skiing) races. There are medals for the first three, custom VOMax tights for 1st, and ribbons for all. In the past as many as 60 Bill Kochers have skied the trails across from the Haydock house in Pomfret.

Over the past 25 years the Haydocks have built 12kms of trails. The entire Bogburn course is on their 170 acres and is probably the only sanctioned race held at a private home. At 1,600 ft elevation they have had snow when Woodstock is down to bare ground. As the event as grown in popularity over the years, it as grown from 30 to as many as 200 skiers. You will recognize many of the winners listed below. VOmax has sponsored the race for the last 12 years or so and Bogburn tights have become a cult item worn proudly particularly by the BKL age group winners.

Bob explains how the Bogburn began:
“My father, who loved to downhill ski, found our first house (across the valley in East Barnard) in early 1960s. He loved the Woodstock area and had skied at Suicide Six when it only had a rope tow. We moved to our current house in the mid 1960s. When we purchased the house, Dick Brett was working on creating the Skyline trail, a wilderness X-C ski trail that overlaps part of the race course and ends at Suicide Six. This was our introduction to X-C skiing. We had a season pass to Suicide Six, so my parents would drive down to Suicide with our downhill equipment, and the rest of us would ski down the trail to Suicide, and ski downhill in the afternoon, or our other favorite "cheap ski" was to race over to Killington and catch one free ride up the gondola (they have free skiing from 8 to 9 AM) and then come back to the house and X-C, or ski at Suicide (the name Bogbum Hall comes from the name of the old Haydock family homestead in England).

”Over the years when we found out that there was such a thing as a touring center and set tracks, it occurred to me that it would be nice to have our own trail system. My first attempt at a trail, and my first snowmobile was laughable. The trail was extremely narrow and in places, it was on the side of hill so that the snowmobile would slide off the trail. The downhills were even more difficult than they are now, and the second hand snowmobile I bought was so beat up it could barely steer. The first year we tried to hold a race (1985) we did not have enough snow, and the second year, we had a blizzard the day of the race and most people could not even drive all the way to the house and had to walk from the end of Skyline Road (about a mile). Skating had just started and everyone tried to skate the narrow, soft trail, with rutted narrow steep down hills. It wasn't quite as bad as it sounds, but it was clear we had some more work to do. The next year we removed the most difficult downhill, widened some of the others, and bought a new snowmobile. A few years later we removed a second hard downhill. In those early years, before we had kids, we had enough money so that we could hire our neighbor and his bulldozer for a day or two each fall. We have 36 hours of bulldozing invested in the trail, all the rest has been done by hand.”

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-01-09
Wonsavage and Mallory Win Banknorth Eastern Cup 10km Freestyle - Ford Sayre Ski Club's annual Silver Fox Trot

FORD SAYRE’S WONSAVAGE WINS THEIR ANNUAL NORDIC RACE, THE BANKNORTH EASTERN CUP SILVER FOX TROT

Stowe, VT (January 9, 2005): The Trapp Family Lodge trails weren’t home turf, but Ford Sayre Ski Club’s Dorcas Wonsavage (Etna, NH) won their annual Nordic race, the Silver Fox Trot, by just 12 seconds over Team Atomic’s Kate Underwood (Newmarket, NH). The freestyle Nordic race see-sawed back and forth over the 10km course, as first Underwood took the lead, and then Wonsavage leap-frogged ahead. They never saw each other on the course because of their individual starts, but the coaches’ splits changed with each section, each lap of the 3 loop course. In the end the battle pulled the two women far ahead of field, leaving 3rd place Elizabeth Harrington (Dartmouth Outing Club) 50 seconds behind Underwood, and UVM’s Emilia DeMarchis in fourth, 37:03.

The men’s 10km race was not a surprise, as UNH’s Chris Mallory took first with a time of 31:14. Mallory has had a season of epic battles with the U.S.Ski Team’s Freeman brothers and deserved this first place. In second by a minute was Craftsbury Nordic/Team Rossignol’s Nick Trautz. Middlebury College’s Jimmy Ades also had a superlative race, coming in third by just 5 seconds behind Trautz, but ahead of Team Rossignol’s Nicholas Mahood (Woodstock, VT) by 19 seconds. Several junior skiers entered the top 10 ranking usually reserved for the experienced adults. Besides Ades, an Older Junior (age 18-19) in 3rd, Craftsbury Nordic’s Ben Hickory (OJ) was 6th, Maine Nordic’s Nils Koons, a J1 (age 16-17) was 7th and Ford Sayre’s top man was J1 Sam Marshall, from Etna, NH!

In the Junior2 boys’ 5km freestyle race, Keith Kantack (Mt. Washington Nordic) from Jackson, NH had a stellar race, squeaking into third and a place on the podium amongst the Stratton Mountain School boys. Kyle Dewey led the way for SMS with a time of 22:08, followed by teammate Steven Bedard, 22:30, just five seconds ahead of Kantack. The final piece of the Stratton sandwich was SMS’s Fritz Horst in 4th, 22:51.

The Silver Fox Trot, the fifth race in the Banknorth Eastern Cup series, had been moved from Hanover, NH to the Trapp Family Lodge trails in Stowe, VT, for lack of snow. But the change of venue didn’t keep people from coming. Over 400 racers from across New England arrived for the chance to ski and race on the precious snow crystals. The Banknorth Eastern Cup resumes in Jackson, NH on January 23rd for the Jackson Jaunt 10 and 15km classic race.

Banknorth Eastern Cup - Silver Fox Trot 10km Freestyle
Overall Women
Place. Name. Club. Hometown. Time

1. Dorcas Wonsavage, Ford Sayre, Etna NH, 35:32
2. Kate Underwood, Atomic, Newmarket, NH 35:44
3. Elizabeth Harrington, Dartmouth, Hanover, NH 36:33
4. Emilia DeMarchis, UVM, Burlington, VT 37:03
5. Susan Dunklee, Dartmouth, Barton, VT 37:14
6. Hannah Dreissigacker, Craftsbury Nordic, Morrisville, VT 37:23
7. Laura Van Alst, UNH, Durham, NH 37:50
8. Gillian Sowden, Williams College, Williamstown, MA 38:14
9. Carina Hamel ,UVM/Berkshire Trails, Southampton, MA 38:23
10. Caroline Livett, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 38:37

Banknorth Eastern Cup - Silver Fox Trot 10km Freestyle
Overall Men
Place. Name. Club. Hometown. Time

1. Chris Mallory, UNH, Colchester, VT 31:14
2. Nick Trautz, Craftsbury Nordic, Cabot, VT 32:14
3. Jimmy Ades, Middlebury College, 32:19
4. Nicholas Mahood, Rossignol, Woodstock, VT 32:38
5. Joel Bradley, Williams College, Windsor, MA 32:42
6. Ben Hickory, Craftsbury Nordic, Morrisville, VT 32:53
7. Nils Koons, Northeast Nordic, Sidney, ME 32:57
8. Morgan Goodwin, Williams College, Williamstown, MA 32;58
9. Tim Stickney, Bates College, Cape Elizabeth, ME 33:01
10. Peter Leonard, NYSEF, Wilmington, NY 33:04
-- 12. Sam Marshall, Ford Sayre, Etna, NH 33:23

Banknorth Eastern Cup - Silver Fox Trot 5km Freestyle
Junior2 Boys (age 14-15)
Place. Name. Club. Hometown. Time

1. Kyle Dewey, Stratton Mountain School, Weston, VT 22:08
2. Steven Bedard ,SMS, Cheshire, MA 22:30
3. Keith Kantack, Mt. Washington Nordic, Jackson, NH 22:35
4. Fritz Horst, SMS, Bennington, VT 22:51
5. Chase Marston, CVU HS, Charlotte, VT 23:09
6. Max Robillard, Green Mountain Valley School, Waitsfield, VT 23:23
7. Owen Miller, Mtn. Meadows XC, Killington, VT 23:41
8. Evan Dethier, Prospect Mtn. XC, Williamstown, MA 23:50
9. Stanis Moody-Roberts, Maine Nordic, Cape Elizabeth, ME24;10
10. Michael Gibson, Stowe Nordic, Stowe, VT 24:14

Banknorth Eastern Cup - Silver Fox Trot 5km Freestyle
Junior2 Girls (age 14-15)
Place. Name. Club. Hometown. Time

Complete results and photos available at www.NENSA.net.

___________________________________________________ * The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is a non-profit organization for the Olympic development of cross-country skiing in New England. Information on NENSA's year round educational, recreational and competitive programs, event calendars and results can be found at www.NENSA.net
* Support for NENSA’s programs comes from Title Sponsor, the Banknorth Group, and Associate Sponsors Hydronic Systems, L.L.Bean, and Trapp Family Lodge
_____________________________________
Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-01-03
NENSA's Johnson, Swenson, Chamberlain 1-2-3 at Men's 30KFS

Soldier Hollow, UT (January 3, 2005): They grew up in New England, trained in New England, raced and went to college in New England. Now, they're 1-2-3 in the Men's National 30km Freestyle.

New Englanders swept the top three of the first men’s race at U.S. Nationals at Soldier Hollow in Utah, Monday. Andrew Johnson (Greensboro, VT) earned the Men’s 30km Freestyle National Title on while Carl Swenson (N.Conway, NH) was second and David Chamberlain (Bethel, ME) was third. The man who won the race and stood atop the podium, however, was neither from the U.S. or New England - yet. Ivan Babikov, of the Subaru Factory Team, has been skiing fast on the SuperTour circuit, and won the race by setting a wise pace.
(from FasterSkier.com: “He started conservatively, which is usually a good strategy on the unrelenting Soldier Hollow trails. At the 6K mark, he was 10 seconds behind early leaders Andrew Johnson and Lars Flora in the individual start race. At that point, Babikov and Carl Swenson were neck-and-neck for third place. Dave Chamberlain was also within striking distance, 17 seconds back according to split times. … Just before the halfway point in the race, Babikov overtook Johnson for the lead. Swenson and Chamberlain had maintained their positions behind Johnson, about 8 and 21 seconds back respectively. But Flora paid dearly for his fast start, losing 50 seconds to the leaders before halfway. At this point everyone else was over a minute behind. It was now a four person race. Babikov steadily picked up his pace from there and no one was able to match him. His winning margin was an impressive 1:08 over Johnson and 1:33 over Swenson. Dave Chamberlain finished strong, less than a second behind Swenson, just missing the final podium spot.

Babikov’s Subaru Factory Team mates in the race included Dave Stewart (Ripton, VT) and Justin Easter (Farmington, ME), both oft seen on the NENSA Eastern Cup circuit.
UVM, looking to find the magic to win when the host the NCAAs this March, sent over Lowell Bailey -13th, Ethan Foster -27th, and Anders Osthus – 32nd. Middlebury College, who gave UVM a run for their money last season, was represented by Garrot Kuzzy -18th, Daniel Skold – 41st, and Matthew Johnson – 77th. St. Lawrence, Bates, and the Maine Winter Sports Center, and Vermont Academy all had members racing in this, the most brutal of the men’s races.
The 30k is a race that requires years of experience, a solid training base, and an educated, honest reckoning of one’s capacity, especially on the Soldier Hollow courses. The courses won’t let up, but the next race distances will be easier for most. Wednesday and Thursday are the men’s 10km classic and 10km skate races, while the women ski 5 and 5. Saturday, Jan 8th are the Classic Sprints, and Monday, Jan. 10th is the Double Pursuit.

NOTE: These are the unofficial results.
Class: M - Men 30 km
Place in Class Bib Name Affiliation Time Time and Time Back
1 262 BABIKOV, Ivan Subaru Factory Team 1:17:32.8 1:17:32.8
2 279 JOHNSON, Andrew US Devo Ski Team 1:18:41.6 +1:08.8
3 275 SWENSON, Carl US Devo Ski Team 1:19:05.6 +1:32.8
4 266 CHAMBERLAIN, David Atomic/Swix 1:19:06.3 +1:33.5
5 231 BAUER, John Team Rossignol 1:20:20.7 +2:47.9
6 246 SCHULTZ, Nathan Subaru Factory Team 1:21:08.9 +3:36.1
7 280 FLORA, Lars Subaru Factory Team 1:21:09.5 +3:36.7
8 276 WHITNEY, Robert Montana State University 1:22:05.7 +4:32.9
9 268 SONNTAG, Daniel University of Utah 1:22:06.2 +4:33.4
10 269 ZIMMERMANN, Leif US Devo Ski Team 1:22:34.2 +5:01.4
11 277 CHRISTIANSEN, Erling Colorado University 1:22:45.7 +5:12.9
12 251 EASTER, Justin Subaru Factory Team / BSF 1:22:47.7 +5:14.9
13 261 BAILEY, Lowell University of Vermont 1:22:54.8 +5:22.0
14 252 OYBERG, Thomas University of Alaska Fairbanks 1:23:01.8 +5:29.0
15 267 MEYER, Eric Subaru Factory Team 1:23:30.6 +5:57.8
16 274 STEWART, David Subaru Factory Team 1:24:26.4 +6:53.6
17 250 FLORA, Erik Alaska Pacific University NSC 1:24:27.3 +6:54.5
18 259 KUZZY, Garrott Middlebury College 1:24:33.2 +7:00.4
19 227 ANIKIN, Nikolai Ski Hut 1:25:09.5 +7:36.7
20 242 COOK, Bryan Northern Michigan University 1:25:14.9 +7:42.1
21 270 SOUTHAM, James Team Rossignol 1:25:33.0 +8:00.2
22 236 BEDARD, Bret Northern Michigan University 1:25:46.2 +8:13.4
v23 257 LANDSTEDT, Fredrik University of New Mexico 1:25:51.7 +8:18.9
24 247 HUNTER, Andrew Alaska Pacific University NSC 1:25:57.8 +8:25.0
25 232 LIEBNER, Andy D-12 1:25:59.5 +8:26.7
26 255 RANDALL, Glenn Grand Mesa Nordic 1:26:17.8 +8:45.0
27 263 FOSTER, Ethan University of Vermont 1:26:23.7 +8:50.9
28 244 CARLETON, Erik Banff Ski Runners 1:26:25.0 +8:52.2
29 211 KARNEDY, Hunter St. Lawrence University 1:26:31.2 +8:58.4
30 265 ENMAN, Eli Team Rossignol 1:26:50.9 +9:18.1
31 260 WALCZAK, Karl Michigan Tech University 1:26:51.7 +9:18.9
32 221 OSTHUS, Anders University of Vermont 1:26:57.2 +9:24.4
33 272 OSGOOD, Brayton Maine Winter Sports Center 1:27:05.0 +9:32.2
34 243 SINNOTT, Michael 1:27:08.1 +9:35.3
35 226 SIMONS, Casey University of Utah 1:27:58.4 +10:25.6
36 256 KEEFE, Tom Maine Winter Sports Center 1:28:40.6 +11:07.8
37 253 MCART, Scott Team Rossignol 1:28:46.0 +11:13.2
38 228 SARGENT, Eben 1:28:47.6 +11:14.8
39 271 STENE, John University of Denver 1:29:08.7 +11:35.9
40 225 FLAHARTY, Tyson University of Alaska Fairbanks 1:29:35.1 +12:02.3
41 202 SKOLD, Daniel Middlebury College 1:29:35.2 +12:02.4
42 329 MAKAREWICZ, Barry TOKO/Atomic 1:30:20.1 +12:47.3
43 294 HINCKLEY, Mike Alaska Winter Stars 1:30:35.5 +13:02.7
44 209 SCHAUER, Paul Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks 1:30:44.9 +13:12.1
45 300 CIRCOSTA, Andrew 1:30:53.5 +13:20.7
46 273 FREEMAN, Justin US Devo Ski Team 1:31:02.1 +13:29.3
47 203 HALL, Zachary 1:31:06.0 +13:33.2
48 254 HOCHTL, Kevin Team Rossignol 1:31:07.7 +13:34.9
49 238 MCGURK, Luke Banff Ski Runners 1:31:14.9 +13:42.1
50 207 KORN, Joshua Minneapolis Ski Club 1:31:24.7 +13:51.9
51 215 HOELZ, Shane University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 1:31:26.0 +13:53.2
52 219 BOWLER, Bill Northern Michigan University 1:31:26.6 +13:53.8
53 240 QUINN-HURST, Colin Alaska Pacific University NSC 1:31:42.7 +14:09.9
54 239 HARRIS, Jackson Montana State University 1:31:52.9 +14:20.1
55 214 KILPELA, Mikael Michigan Tech University 1:31:58.1 +14:25.3
56 290 TRUE, Ben 1:32:01.0 +14:28.2
57 212 SINGLETON, Justin Northern Michigan University 1:32:13.4 +14:40.6
58 217 VIOLETT, Phillip Auburn Ski Club 1:32:25.6 +14:52.8
59 303 TRAVIS, Jason Atomic/Toko 1:32:27.9 +14:55.1
60 308 KOONS, Ben 1:32:55.8 +15:23.0
61 285 CHEESEBRO, Andy University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 1:33:12.0 +15:39.2
62 206 HENRIQUES, Dominic University of Denver 1:33:12.9 +15:40.1
63 281 OTTE, Michael Aspen Valley Ski Club 1:33:17.3 +15:44.5
64 213 LEONARDS, Christopher Bates College 1:33:21.1 +15:48.3
65 201 JACOBSON, Erik XC Oregon/Fischer 1:34:23.3 +16:50.5
66 241 HANSEN, Amund University of Denver 1:34:44.9 +17:12.1
67 218 VANDERPOOL, David 1:34:52.8 +17:20.0
68 313 BINGHAM, Brad Ski and Snowboard Club Vail 1:35:01.5 +17:28.7
69 286 PLETCHER, Lucas Sun Valley Ski Team 1:35:08.7 +17:35.9
70 282 MOGREN, Ben University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 1:35:25.3 +17:52.5
71 289 BARTON, Matt St. Lawrence University 1:35:46.9 +18:14.1
72 326 DONAHUE, Timothy Manhattan Nordic Ski Club 1:35:57.6 +18:24.8
73 293 MOGK, Dylan Bridger Ski Foundation 1:35:57.9 +18:25.1
74 311 FERMOYLE, Kelly St. John`s University 1:36:05.9 +18:33.1
75 230 MCCUSKER, Angus St.Lawrence University 1:36:11.2 +18:38.4
76 318 SALIPANTE, Paul 1:36:23.7 +18:50.9
77 224 JOHNSON, Matthew Middlebury College 1:36:28.9 +18:56.1
78 317 HARVEY, Chris Michigan Tech University 1:36:42.2 +19:09.4
79 291 WYND, Andrew Team Lake Mountain 1:37:03.6 +19:30.8
80 304 RISHAVY, Andrew Gustavus Adolphus College 1:37:06.2 +19:33.4
81 220 BALDWIN, Bob Northern Michigan University 1:37:24.3 +19:51.5
82 287 AIROLDI, Ada Michigan Tech University 1:37:36.3 +20:03.5
83 327 WALZ, Trevor 1:37:47.6 +20:14.8
84 235 DAMROW, Tim Colorado University 1:38:36.8 +21:04.0
85 283 SOTSKOV, Pavel Vermont Academy 1:38:42.8 +21:10.0
86 307 KJORSTAD, Tyler University of Minnesota Duluth 1:38:57.6 +21:24.8
87 208 CLARK, Dan University of Denver 1:38:59.8 +21:27.0
88 204 AHERN, Kyle Summit Ski Club 1:39:36.2 +22:03.4
89 302 BENES, Jakub Auburn Ski Club 1:39:37.0 +22:04.2
90 299 HARRIS, Donald New Zealand National Team 1:40:23.3 +22:50.5
91 298 KERRIGAN, Ryan Northern Michigan University 1:40:50.9 +23:18.1
92 229 NANEY, Sam 1:41:10.2 +23:37.4
93 322 DANEVSKI, Davor Bridger Ski Foundation 1:42:18.5 +24:45.7
94 292 KUEFFER, Danny Gustavus Adolphus College 1:42:45.3 +25:12.5
95 325 CRAY, Tristan Playa Hatas 1:43:21.2 +25:48.4
96 312 DEROMA, Dan University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 1:44:07.9 +26:35.1
97 288 KASHIWA, Hennie University of Denver 1:46:23.8 +28:51.0
98 306 STATZ, Ken 1:47:02.3 +29:29.5
99 305 ALSPACH, Adam University of Wyoming 1:47:44.5 +30:11.7
100 330 BRUSH, Brian Bridger Ski Foundation 1:48:32.6 +30:59.8
101 324 HOVEY, Will Team Rossignol 1:48:51.3 +31:18.5
102 319 KOSIBA, Jesse Vermont Academy 1:49:50.6 +32:17.8
103 320 LUOMA, Daniel Minnesota Biathlon 1:52:15.6 +34:42.8

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2005-01-02
Mt. Hor Hop - Miracle without Ice!

January 2, 2005 (Westmore, VT): “Just believe” should have been the motto of Sunday’s Banknorth/NENSA Club and Zak Series kick-off, the Mt. Hor Hop. Although optimism and readiness to ski on anything and everything is a typical characteristic of nordies, only the most optimistic arrived for the Banknorth/NENSA Club series race at the southern end of Lake Willoughby. The rest of New England has been experiencing a snow-drought – only three inches of snow fell in Maine in December – and few could summon the faith to make the drive.

But heed ye! Race organizers Mike Kiser and Peter Harris and the Lake Memphremagog Nordic Ski Club had the snow and the groomer to make a miracle out of mush. “The Memphremagog Ski Touring Foundation has invested $7,000 in the well-known Yellowstone Track “Ginzugroomers”” said Harris. And “it’s pulled by another $14,000 dollars of machines.” When they say the race is a go, skiers should pack up their race skis.

One participant, Cheryl Carlson (Ford Sayre/Lebanon, NH), who was fourth overall in the women’s race, said “The race was delightful. I was pleasantly surprised by the ski conditions. I was so happy with it all, I ended up skiing several laps after the race!”

The next event on the masters Zak Cup schedule is the Banknorth Silver Fox Trot, race site TBA, on January 9th, and the Banknorth/NENSA Club Series continues with the VOmax Bogburn, in Pomfret, VT, January 15th. Watch www.NENSA.net for event updates.

Mt. Hor Hop, January 2, 2005
Men’s 10km Freestyle

Place Bib Name Class Club NENSA # Start Finish Elapsed
1 20 Jimmy Ades OJ Middlebury 0:29:30 0:57:17 0:27:47
2 12 Josh Dalley SR Middlebury 1197 0:25:30 0:53:53 0:28:23
3 16 Nat Lucy M5 Mt Washington Nordic 0:27:30 0:56:25 0:28:55
4 8 Chris Nice M5 Ford Sayre 1144 0:23:30 0:52:47 0:29:17
5 13 Todd MacDonald OJ Kennett Ski Team 0:26:00 0:55:29 0:29:29
6 21 Keith Woodward M5 Stowe Nordic Outing Club 0:30:00 0:59:30 0:29:30
7 10 Noah Noyes SR Craftsbury Nordic 4658 0:24:30 0:54:27 0:29:57
8 11 Isaac Noyes OJ Craftsbury Nordic 0:25:00 0:55:00 0:30:00
9 9 Rick Powell M4 Ford Sayre 1160 0:24:00 0:54:06 0:30:06
10 5 William Farrell M6 Team Rossignol 7494 0:22:00 0:52:55 0:30:55
11 18 Ed Hamel M5 Berkshire Trails 0:28:30 0:59:31 0:31:01
12 14 Leigh Mallory M5 ? ? 0:26:30 0:57:56 0:31:26
13 4 David Bradofrd M5 Guilford 1096 0:21:30 0:52:57 0:31:27
14 25 Peter Harris M5 Craftsbury Nordic 1042 0:32:00 1:03:42 0:31:42
15 17 Doug Armstrong M6 Mt Washington Nordic 1021 0:28:00 0:59:53 0:31:53
16 7 John Brodhead M7 CNSC 1456 0:23:00 0:54:58 0:31:58
17 19 Tyler Anderson J1 Ford Sayre 2915 0:29:00 1:01:17 0:32:17
18 3 Ed Despot SR Clarkson University 0:21:00 0:53:20 0:32:20
19 1 W.Perry Bland M6 Northwest Nordic Ski Club 1095 0:20:00 0:53:45 0:33:45
20 6 Bob Gray M7 Putney Ski Club 1455 0:22:30 0:56:20 0:33:50
21 15 Ken Kimball M6 1141 0:27:00 1:01:14 0:34:14
22 2 John Torrey J1 Ford Sayre 0:20:30 0:54:48 0:34:18
23 23 Lex urton M5 0:31:00 1:07:12 0:36:12
24 24 Bob Primeau M3 MSTF 0:31:30 1:07:43 0:36:13
25 22 George Hall M8 CNSC 2168 0:30:30 1:10:15 0:39:45

Women’s 10km Freestyle
Mt. Hor Hop, January 2, 1005

Place Bib Name Class Club NENSA # Start Finish Elapsed
1 60 Carina Hamel SR UVM/Berkshire Trails 7134 0:04:30 0:36:43 0:32:13
2 51 Carole Clermont M2 None 3319 0:00:00 0:33:24 0:33:24
3 55 Alice Nelson J1 Ford Sayer 2047 0:02:00 0:36:47 0:34:47
4 56 Cheryl Carlson F4 Ford Sayer 2890 0:02:30 0:38:23 0:35:53
5 52 Chelsea Little J1 Ford Sayer 6962 0:00:30 0:37:17 0:36:47
6 58 Alex Jospe SR Colby 0:03:30 0:40:32 0:37:02
7 64 Pat Driscoll F4 0:06:30 0:43:42 0:37:12
8 61 Gina Campoli F4 CNSC 1457 0:05:00 0:42:20 0:37:20
9 54 Julia Schwartzman J1 Ford Sayer 3078 0:01:30 0:39:31 0:38:01
10 63 Heather Trembley OJ NCUHS 6678 0:06:00 0:44:02 0:38:02
11 59 Carol Van Dyke F4 Stowe Nordic Outing Club 1150 0:04:00 0:42:15 0:38:15
12 57 Jennie Brentrup J1 Ford Sayer 3050 0:03:00 0:41:43 0:38:43
13 53 Emily Clarke J1 Ford Sayer 5570 0:01:00 0:42:12 0:41:12

Junior 2 Boys and Girls
5km Freestyle

Place Bib Name Class Club NENSA # Start Finish Elapsed
1 5 Erik Dayvie J2 Colchester HS 0:02:00 0:17:17 0:15:17
2 1 Will Anderson J2 Ford Sayre 4377 0:00:00 0:16:43 0:16:43
3 4 Forrest Van Dyke J1 Stowe Nordic Outing Club 0:01:30 0:18:18 0:16:48
4 7 Stephanie Crocker J2 St Pauls 0:03:00 0:21:07 0:18:07
5 3 Georgia Griffin J2 Ford Sayre 6216 0:01:00 0:21:04 0:20:04
6 2 Bridgette Black J2 Ford Sayre 5569 0:00:30 0:20:44 0:20:14
7 6 Brendon Dayvie J2 Colchester HS 0:02:30 0:22:48 0:20:18

_____________________________________
Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-12-30
U.S. Ski Team's Kris Freeman and Ford Sayre's Alice Nelson Crowned TAMC Nordic Heritage Sprint Champions

TAMC Nordic Heritage Sprint Champions – U.S. Ski Team’s Kris Freeman and Ford Sayre’s Alice Nelson

Presque Isle, ME (December 30): Against a backdrop of fireworks, the TAMC Nordic Heritage Kilometer Freestyle Sprint Champions were crowned today. Not surprisingly, U.S. Ski Team’s Kris Freeman, from Andover, NH, led the morning qualifier, his quarter and semi-final heats, and stayed ahead of the field with seeming ease to win the Men’s Final ahead of New Brunswick Provincial Team’s Vincent Ruel and Nova Scotia P.T. member Ian Murray. Local Maine Winter Sports Center coach, Jens Johansson (Caribou, ME), came in fourth place.

Although he says sprinting is not his forte, today Freeman showed the spectators and his competition a fifth gear that is only seen on the World Cup circuit. He’ll take that speed with him to the January world cups, where he’ll focus on the pursuit (15kmCL + 15kmFS) and the 15km classic events.

Seventeen-year old Alice Nelson, from Hanover, NH, also led from the start this morning, winning the qualifier, her quarter and semi-final heats, but she came up against stiff competition in the Women’s Final - Stratton Mountain School’s Whitney Coombs (Putney, VT), Dartmouth College’s Susan Dunklee, and Craftsbury Nordic Ski Club’s Hannah Dreissigacker (Morrisville, VT). Coombs blasted out of the start and led into the first turn. Her speed not only carried her ahead of her competitors, 200meters later it swept her over an embankment at the bottom of a downhill turn and into the trees. Nelson, Dunklee and Dreissigacker hung tight and finished 1-2-3, while Coombs climbed out and finished the course with her teammates walking beside her, broken skis in hand, black eye and bloody chin, to finish fourth – and still in the money.

The Junior 2 boys final was Maine Winter Sports Center’s Dimitri Luthi against the Stratton Mountain threesome of Steven Bedard, Kyle Dewey and Fritz Horst. In the end skiing his home course was not enough of an advantage, and it was an SMS podium of Bedard –first, Horst-second, and Dewey-third by a hair.

But Nova Scotia’s Natasha Landry broke the SMS train. Ranked first from the morning qualifier, Landry stayed ahead of the field and placed first, with Stratton Mounain School’s Parker Tyler, Madeleine Talkington, and Karmen Whitham 2-3-4.

Complete with fireworks after the Men’s and Women’s A and B Final, the Nordic Heritage Ski Club put on another fantastic day of racing. Over 300 racers attended the New England Nordic Ski Association’s Banknorth Eastern Cup event. Add on the High School skiers and Citizen racers, well over 500 skiers raced the trails here in Presque Isle, ME.

Every skier and spectator who comes from away discovers the beauty of Aroostook County – Come for the world-class racing, stay for the world-class skiing and hospitality.

Next on the Banknorth Eastern Cup Series schedule is the Silver Fox Trot 10km freestyle race, Sunday, January 9th. Complete results, photos, and event updates available at www.NENSA.net.

How to Read Sprint Results: The Sprint Qualifier results from the morning ranks the field, and the top 16 men and women, the top 8 Junior-1 and Older Juniors, and the top 8 J2 skiers, advance to the Official Heats in the afternoon. Those skiers have the chance to improve their ranking by moving up the Ladder of Heats. The top 2 racers from each Quarter and Semi-final heat advance up the ladder. Then there is the B-final – racers who are racing for 5th-8th place, and the A-final – racers gunning for 1st-4th place. The final results show the top 16 based upon their place in the Quarter, Semi-, and Final Heats. Place #17 and below are based upon their time in the morning Qualifier.

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-12-29
KRIS FREEMAN WINS THE TAMC NORDIC HERITAGE CLASSIC –

Presque Isle, ME (December 29): Kris Freeman (USST/Andover, NH), U23 World Champion, 2002 Olympian, and currently seeded in the World Cup Red Group, found the snow, ski trails, and the competition he needed to prepare for the World Cup races in Europe next month up in “the County” of Maine. Freeman took the lead from the beginning in the TAMC Nordic Heritage men’s 10km classic race, winning with a time of 27:40.15. UNH’s Chris Mallory, who had chased Freeman’s brother, U.S.Ski Team member Justin reeman, just the week before, finished second, three minutes back. Nova Scotia’s Ian Murray was third.

Another former Olympian (’88, ’92, ’94) and New Hampshire native, Dorcas Wonsavage (Ford Sayre/Etna, NH), won the overall women’s 10km classic race. Her time of 35:40.08 was two minutes 40 seconds ahead of Dartmouth’s Susan Dunklee. Craftsbury Nordic’s Hannah Dreissigacker (Morrisville, VT) was just six seconds behind Dunklee.

None of the visiting skiers or coaches had any idea, as they entered the Nordic Heritage Stadium in Presque Isle, Maine, that it had been “poor sledding” two days ago. Thanks to several potato truck-loads of snow dumped and groomed to perfection, today it was the best skiing in New England.

Stratton Mountain School captured one-two for the Junior2 girls and boys’ 5km classic events. SMS boys Fritz Horst , 16;21.8, and Steven Bedard, 16:28.7, were 7 seconds apart, followed by Maine Winter Sports Center’s Dimitri Luthi in third. Stratton’s Kyle Dewey missed the podium by 2/10ths of a second.

SMS girls Parker Tyler, 18:54.43, and Madeleine Talkington, 19:08.81, were just 14 seconds apart , with Natasha Landry (New Brunswick Provincial Team) in third.

TAMC Nordic Heritage Classic
Junior2 Boys (age 14-15)
Place. Name. Club. Hometown. Time

Fritz Horst, Stratton Mountain School, - ,16:21.8
Steven Bedard, Stratton Mountain School,Cheshire, MA, 16:28.7
Dimitri Landry, Maine Winter Sports Center, - , 16:42.5
Kyle Dewey, Stratton Mountain School, - ,16:42.7
Keith Kantack, Mt. Washington Valley Nordic,Jackson, NH, 17:00.9
Chase Marston, - , -, 17:39.9
Stanis Moody-Roberts, Cape Nordic, CapeElizabeth, ME, 17:43.2
Joey Bard, Maine Winter Sports Center, -,17:55.2
Sam Tarling, Maine Coast Nordic, -, 18:42.7
Ian Tovell, Vermont Academy, - , 18:47.7

TAMC Nordic Heritage Classic
Junior2 Girls (age 14-15)
Place. Name. Club. Hometown. Time

Parker Tyler, Stratton Mountain School, - ,18:54.43
Madeleine Talkington, Stratton Mountain School,- 19:08.81
Natasha Landry, New Brunswick Provincial Team, -, 19:17.72
Elise Moody-Roberts, Cape Nordic, CapeElizabeth, ME, 19:21.84
Karmen Whitham, Stratton Mountain School, - ,19:33.29
Lisa Levesque, New Brunswick Provincial Team, -, 20:10.89
Stephanie Crocker, St. Paul’s School, -.20:38.48
Justine Cyr, Maine Winter Sports Center, - ,21:06.22
d’Arcy Baxter, Stratton Mountain School, - ,21:27.97
Lucy Garrec, - , - , 21:58.57

TAMC Nordic Heritage Classic
Overall Women
Place. Name. Club. Hometown. Time

Dorcas Wonsavage, Ford Sayre, Etna NH, 35;40.08
Susan Dunklee, Dartmouth College, -, 38:01.36
Hannah Dreissigacker, Morrisville, VT,Craftsbury Nordic, 38:07.32
Tracey Cote, Colby College, Waterville, ME,38:09.34
Alice Nelson, Ford Sayre, Hanover, NH, 38:40.99
Emily Dreissigacker, Craftsbury Nordic,Morrisville, VT, 38:40.99
Whitney Cooms, Stratton Mountain School, -,38:41.05
Kathleen Maynard, Mt. Washington Nordic,Jackson, NH, 38:56.07
Liz Kantack, Mt. Washington Valley Nordic,Jackson, NH, 39:10.67
Mae Foster, Stratton Mountain School, - ,39:27.85

TAMC Nordic Heritage Classic
Overall Men
Place. Name. Club. Hometown. Time

Kris Freeman, U.S. Ski Team, Andover, NH,27:40.15
Chris Mallory, UNH, Durham, NH, 30:37.22
Ian Murray, Nova Scotia, - , 30:58.62
Nick Trautz, Craftsbury Nordic, 31:01.12
Ben Knowles, Coastal Nordic, - , 31:52.98
Pavel Sotskov, Vermont Academy, -, 32:19.42
Shane MacDowell, Burke Mountain Academy, -,32:26.81
Ben Hickory, - , -, 32:37.64
Dylan McGuffin, Gunstock Nordic, - , 32:38.79
Nils Koons, Farmington Area Ski Team, Sidney,ME, 32:39.02

The TAMC Nordic Heritage double-header continues Thursday with the One-Kilometer Freestyle Sprints. The qualifying race begins at 11am. The top 16 men and women overall advance to the Official heats, where four skiers race head-to-head, and the top two from each heat advance up the ladder. The Junior 2 (age 14-15) girls and boys advance to the J2 Heats, and there will be Demonstration Heats for Junior-1, Older Juniors, and Masters in the afternoon. There will be a flag ceremony and singing of the National Anthem at 3:45pm. The J2 boys and girls semifinals get underway at 4pm, followed by J1/OJ, Under-23, and masters demonstration heats through 5pm. Official heats for men and women begin at 5:20pm, with a fireworks display at 7:20pm. As always, skiing and spectating is free and open to the public. Come cheer!

The Thursday Sprints are the second of the two-race Junior Olympic Qualifier Sprint Series – a chance for junior racers to qualify for the New England JO Team’s Sprint Team. In addition, it is on the Nor-Am SuperTour schedule, so it is scored for FIS (international) and NRL (national ranking list) points, as well as Banknorth Eastern Cup and NENSA (regional) points.

Complete results and photos available at www.NENSA.net.

________________________________________________ * The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is a non-profit organization for the Olympic development of cross-country skiing in New England. Information on NENSA's year round educational, recreational and competitive programs, event calendars and results can be found at www.NENSA.net
* Support for NENSA’s programs comes from Title Sponsor, the Banknorth Group, and Associate Sponsors Hydronic Systems, L.L.Bean, and Trapp Family Lodge
_____________________________________
Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-12-21
Nordic Heritage Ski Club Welcomes Skiers to Presque Isle for the TAMC Nordic Heritage Classic and Sprints

The Nordic Heritage Ski Club Welcomes Skiers to the 2004 TAMC Nordic Heritage Sprints, SuperTour, and Banknorth Eastern Cup

December 21, 2004 (Presque Isle, ME): The Nordic Heritage Ski Club, the Maine Winter Sports Center and the U.S. Ski Association invite you to the 2004 TAMC Nordic Heritage Sprints, SuperTour and Banknorth Eastern Cup. This annual event on the cross-country ski calendar begins with the TAMC Nordic Heritage 10km classic event on Wednesday, December 29th. The 1st Junior Man and Woman in the Classical race from Maine $1000 towards college tuition, thanks to the 10th Mountain Division Junior Scholarship. Thursday is the TAMC Nordic Heritage Freestyle Sprints, where the fastest 16 skiers in the morning’s qualifier advance to the afternoon ladder of heats of four skiers racing head-to-head, the top two from each heat advancing up the ladder from quarter- to semi- to the A and B finals.
Both events are part of the Banknorth Eastern Cup series, with racers scoring Eastern Cup points, and both are Junior Olympic qualifers, with juniors earning points towards their JO team ranking. Thursday’s sprints is also sanctioned by USSA for National Ranking List (NRL) and FIS points, as well as being the final race of the new 2-race JOQ Sprint Qualifier Series. The opportunity to earn key points towards making the NENSA Elite, Development Team, the US Ski Team, and the New England Junior Olympic Team will draw an elite field of racers to Presque Isle next week.
This is always a world-class event, run by the same volunteers that put on the wildly successful 2004 Biathlon World Cup. The Nordic Heritage Center has been referred to as one of the top Nordic facilities in the world by an international licensing delegation. Here is an opportunity to come and see what has the rest of the world so excited. The Center has a state-of-the-art lodge and 26 room waxing facility. The lodge includes locker rooms, a sauna, kitchen, fireplace, shower rooms for team athletes, and a unique perspective within the stadium to give you one of the most spectator-friendly lodges in the world. Not only is there a world class cross country and biathlon facility, with 32 km of trails designed by John Morton, there is also no trail fee for skiing.
Online registration is open until December 22nd; on-site registration until 3:30-m December 28th 28th ($10 per race late fee)

Directions for Driving
From the South - From Bangor take Interstate 95 north until you come to Houlton Exit 295. Take route 1 42 miles north to Presque Isle. Travel through Presque Isle until you reach the Aroostook Centre Mall, just before the bridge over the Aroostook River. Turn right at the Aroostook Centre Mall and take Route 167 east for 5 miles. Just past Quoggy Jo downhill ski area (on your left), there is a lighted Nordic Heritage Ski Center sign on the left, take a left onto the Nordic Heritage access road and continue one mile to the parking lot and lodge.

Accommodation/Lodging
A wide selection of accommodations and dinning are available in the Presque Isle, Maine area. Presque Isle is located in the northern section of the state close to the Canadian border. For information concerning lodging or dinning please Contact:

Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 672 (207) 764-6561

Or, link to Maine Winter Sports Center’s lodging info page –
http://www.mainewsc.org/area_lodging_nhlodge.html

The Northeastland has rooms for $70 /1 bed, $76 for two. The 207/768-5321. And often set up a wax room if asked. The also have a diner.

Weather
Check with the Caribou weather office (NOAA) by calling 207 492-0170 or check their graphical forecast or to find a more detailed weather forecast click here.

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-12-19
Olympian Wins his Workout - and the Banknorth Eastern Cup 10km Freestyle

2002 OLYMPIAN JUSTIN FREEMAN WINS HIS WORKOUT – THE BANKNORTH EASTERN CUP 10km FREESTYLE

December 19, 2004 (Stowe, Vermont): Home for the holidays, 2002 Olympian Justin Freeman from Andover, NH took a quick trip up to Stowe, VT for the Banknorth Eastern Cup 10km freestyle cross-country ski race on Sunday. He made short work of the two-loop course and won with a time of 27:05. Chris Mallory (UNH), who second in Saturday’s Eastern Cup classic sprint, took second again today, in 28:12.3. St. Lawrence University’s Angus McCusker was 3rd, 22 seconds back. 1998 Olympian, Marc Gilbertson (Craftsbury Nordic/Hyde Park,VT) snuck into the top 10, with an 8th place.

The race drew over 250 racers from across New England – to the snow of northern Vermont, the trails of Trapp Family Lodge, and the first races of the season.

Former Junior Olympians and medalists were also atop the scoreboard today. 2004 New England JO Team members Alex Howe (Gunstock Nordic/Guilford, NH), Kyle Dewey (Stratton Mountain School/Weston,VT) and Fritz Horst (Stratton Mountain School/Bennington, VT) went 1-2-3 in the Junior2 boys’ 5km freestyle race.

Junior Olympians also led the Senior/Master Women’s 5km race. Laura Spector (GMVS/Lenox, MA) tore up the field – her home course – and finished just 4 seconds ahead of Liz Stephen (Burke Mountain Academy/E.Montpelier, VT), who finished 3/10ths of a second ahead of yesterday’s classic sprint champion, Ida Sargent (Craftsbury Nordic/Orleans, VT).

And, but for four seconds, it was almost a Stratton Mountain School sweep in the Junior2 girls 5km race. Sophie Caldwell and Parker Tyler placed 1-2, and Karmen Whitham (Prospect Ski Club/Readsboro, VT) squeaked in ahead of SMS’s Madeleine Talkington for 3rd.

The Banknorth Eastern Cup Series continues in Presque Isle, Maine with the TAMC Nordic Heritage Freestyle Sprints and 15/10km Classic, December 29th and 30th.

Complete Results on NENSA webpage, Results.
Banknorth Eastern Cup, 12/19/04
Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, VT
10km Freestyle
Place, Name, Club, Hometown, Time

Overall Men
1. Justin Freeman, US Ski Team, Andover, NH 27:05.0
2. Chris Mallory, University of New Hampshire, Colchester, VT 28:12.3
3. Angus McCusker, St. Lawrence Univ., Canton, NY 28:34.8
4. Nick Trautz, Craftsbury Nordic, Cabot, VT 28:54.6
5. Eben Sargent, Craftsbury Nordic, Orleans, VT 29:10.3
6. Silas Gill, Burke Mountain Academy, E.Burke, VT 29:13.5
7. Russel Currier, Maine Nordic Ski Center, Sweden, ME 29:15.2
8. Marc Gilbertson, Craftsbury Nordic, Hyde Park, VT 29:20.1
9. Nick Mahood, Woodstock Nordic, Woodstock, VT 29:26.5
10. Jimmy Ades, Middlebury College, Shelburne, VT 29:28.1

5km Freestyle
Overall Women

1.Laura Spector, Green Mountain Valley School, Lenox, MA 15:11.7
2. Liz Stephen, Burke Mountain Academy, E.Montpelier, VT 15:15.4
3. Ida Sargent, Craftbury Nordic, Orleans, VT 15:15.7
4. Robyn Anderson, Green Mountain Valley School, Stowe, VT 15:42.1
5. Alessandra Demarchis, GMVS, Burlington, VT 15:43.8
6. Hannah Dreissigacker Craftsbury Nordic, Morrisville, VT 15:58.1
7. Dorcas Wonsavage, Ford Sayre, Etna,NH 16:00.8
8. Susan Dunklee, Dartmouth Outing Club, Barton, VT 16:02.2
9. Evelyn Dong, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT 16:07.5
10. Margaret Maher, U of NH, Chittenden, VT 16:24.1

5km Freestyle
Junior2 Boys (age 14-15),

1. Alex Howe, Gunstock Nordic, Gilford, NH 14:05.0
2. Kyle Dewey, Stratton Mountain School, Weston, VT 14:21.8
3. Fritz Horst, Stratton Mountain School, Bennington, VT 14:32.4
4. Steven Bedard, SMS, Cheshire, MA 14:35.9
5. Dimitri Luthi, Maine winter Sports Center, Caribou, ME 14:46.0
6. Keith Kantack, Mt. Washington Nordic, Jackson, NH 15:07.2
7. Thomas Stark, Gunstock Nordic, Fitzwilliam, NH 15:10.1
8. Owen Miller, Mountain Top, Killington, VT 15:11.7
9. Max Robillard, GMVS, Waitsfield, VT 15:27.8
10. Chase Marston, CVU Nordic, Charlotte, VT 15:57.7

5km Freestyle
Junior2 Girls (age 14-15)

1. Sophie Caldwell, Stratton Mountain School, Stratton, VT 15:57.2
2. Parker Tyler, Stratton Mountain School, Stratton, VT 16:45.0
3. Karmen Whitham, Prospect Mountain, Readsboro, VT 16:56.3
4. Madeleine Talkington, Stratton Mountain School, Weston, VT 17:00.0
5. Elise Moody-Roberts, Cape Nordic, Cape Elizabeth, ME 17:17.9
6. Megan Killigrew, SMS, Putneyh, VT 17:26.8
7. Stephanie Crocker, St. Paul’s School, Poughkeepsie, NH 17:45.2
8. Justrine Cyr, MWSC, Fort Kent, ME 18:02.3
9. Hilary McNamee, MWSC, Fort Kent, ME 18:06.4
10. Keely Levins, Mountain Top, Rutland, VT 18:24.8

Complete results and photos available at www.NENSA.net.

___________________________________________________ * The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is a non-profit organization for the Olympic development of cross-country skiing in New England. Information on NENSA's year round educational, recreational and competitive programs, event calendars and results can be found at www.NENSA.net
* Support for NENSA’s programs comes from Title Sponsor, the Banknorth Group, and Associate Sponsors Hydronic Systems, L.L.Bean, and Trapp Family Lodge
_____________________________________
Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-12-18
Enevoldsen & Mallory, Sargent & Sargent Duel at the Banknorth EC Classic Sprints at Trapp Family Lodge

BANKNORTH EASTERN CUP SERIES ‘KICKS’ OFF AT TRAPP FAMILY LODGE

December 18, 2004 (Stowe, Vermont): The Banknorth Eastern Cup Cross-country Ski Series began today with plenty of snow, sunshine, and blue kick-wax conditions at the Trapp Family Lodge trails in Stowe, Vermont. The opening event, an 800-meter classic technique sprint race, drew the best nordic skiers in New England - Juniors, gunning for the Junior Olympic team, Seniors racers tuning up for the U.S. Nationals in January, and Collegiate racers about to begin the EISA Carnival circuit.

In the morning the racers lined up for the qualifying sprint. The top 8 junior boys and girls, the top 16 men and women overall, and the top 4 men and women from the masters age groups advanced to the official, four-person heats in the afternoon.

Green Mountain Valley School coach, Jon Arne Enevoldsen, set the pace in the qualifier, with a time of 2:44.52, 1/100th of a second ahead of UNH’s Chris Mallory and 2 seconds ahead of Northern Michigan University/Littleton, NH’s James Letson. In the sea of junior skiers two more master skiers (age 30+) joined Enevoldsen in the top 16 – Maine Winter Sports Center coach, Jens Johanssson, in 7th at 2:49.49, and Eli Brown (Fischer/Concord, NH), 14th in 2:52.08.

There was a 24-second spread between first and 8th in the Junior2 (age 14-15) boys results. Steven Bedard (Berkshire Trails/Cheshire, MA) led ‘easily’ with a time of 2:52.51.

The Sargent sisters, Ida and Elsa from Craftsbury Nordic/Orleans, VT, led the women’s qualifier. Ida led Elsa, 3:10.65 to 3:12.34, followed by Burke Mountain Academy/E.Montpelier’s Liz Stephen in third, 3:19.07. In the Junior2 girls race, Stratton Mounain School’s Sophie Caldwell, Parker Tyler, Madeleine Talkington, and Megan Killigrew nabbed 1,2,4, and 8, with New York State Ski Racing Association (NYSSRA)’s Sophie McClelland squeaking into third, 19/100ths out of second.

The results of the afternoon's official heats are what determine who stands on the podium. Racing head to head in heats of four usually shakes up the morning results – but not today. Junior2 girls duplicated their morning finish – Caldwell, Tyler, McClelland and Talkington. In the Junior2 boys Stratton teammates went 1,2,3: Steven Bedard kept his first and Kyle Dewey his 3rd, while teammate Fritz Horst moved up to 2nd and Maine Winter Sports Center’s Dimitri Luthi was 4th

The women’s final heat of four was a head-to-head sprint between Ida and Elsa Sargent, with Ida leading but Elsa constantly pushing from behind until they were across the line and giving each other a hug. SMS’s Whitney Coombs moved up from her morning’s 7th place into 3rd, while NYSSRA’s Kristin Dewey moved from 8th into 4th.

The men’s final was also a down-to-the-wire finish, again between Jon-Arne Enevoldsen (GMVS) and Chris Mallory (UNH). Mallory’s momentum carried him through the finish pen and out into the crowd, but Enevoldsen’s well-timed lunge with his foot gave him the win. Showing what a little one-on-one competition will do, Stratton’s Cam Mackugler moved from 5th in the morning to 3rd, and the Putney School’s Kevin Cutts moved from 10th to 4th.

The Banknorth Eastern Cup Series continues at the Trapp Family Lodge on Sunday with the 5 and 10km freestyle races. Beginning at 11am.

Banknorth Eastern Cup Classic Sprints,
Trapp Family Lodge, 12/18/04
Place, Name, Club, Hometown

Overall Men
1. Jon Arne Enevoldsen, Green Mountain Valley School, Waitsfield, VT
2. Chris Mallory, University of New Hampshire, Colchester, VT
3. Cameron MacKugler, Stratton Mountain School, Londonderry, VT
4. Kevin Cutts, Putney School, Townshend, VT

1.Ida Sargent, Burke Mountain Academy, Orleans, VT
2. Elsa Sargent, Dartmouth College, Orleans, VT
3. Whitney Coombs, Stratton Mountain School, Londonderry, VT
4. Kristin Dewey, Stratton Mountain School, Weston, VT

Junior2 Boys (age 14-15)
1. Steven Bedard, Berkshire Trails, Cheshire, MA
2. Fritz Horst, Stratton Mountain School, Bennington, VT
3. Kyle Dewey, Stratton Mountain School, Weston, VT
4. Dimitri Luthi, Maine Winter Sports Center, Caribou, ME

Junior2 Girls (age 14-15)
1. Sophie Caldwell, Stratton Mountain School, Stratton, VT
2. Parker Tyler, Stratton Mountain School, Stratton, VT
3. Sophie McClelland, NYSSRA, Lake Placid, NY
4. Madeleine Talkington, Stratton Mountain School, Weston, VT

For the junior skiers, this is their first Junior Olympic qualifier of the 2004/2005 season. For the senior and collegiate racers, it was a tune-up for the U.S. Nationals on the 2004 Olympic courses in Heber, Utah, in January and the EISA collegiate race circuit. For everyone, the Banknorth Eastern Cups are the premier Nordic race series in the U.S., a chance to race with the best, on the best ski courses, all over New England.

___________________________________________________ * The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is a non-profit organization for the Olympic development of cross-country skiing in New England. Information on NENSA's year round educational, recreational and competitive programs, event calendars and results can be found at www.NENSA.net * Support for NENSA’s programs comes from Title Sponsor, the Banknorth Group, and Associate Sponsors Hydronic Systems, L.L.Bean, and Trapp Family Lodge
_____________________________________
Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-12-14
UVM Nordic Skiers Foster and Bailey Excel in Quebec Races

Contact: Gordon Woodworth
802/656-1110
Saturdays Results: http://www.zone4.ca/results.asp?id=397
Sundays Results: http://www.zone4.ca/results.asp?id=394
UVM Nordic Skiers Excel in Quebec Races

FORET MONTMORENCY, QUE. Several members of the University of Vermont Nordic ski team excelled at the Canada Cup, a series of races that helps Team Canada select its team for the World Championships and features some world-class skiers from across the continent. The races were held last weekend at Foret Montmorency, north of Quebec City.

Senior captain Ethan Foster (Weston, Vt.) had a terrific race on Sunday, stunning the field in the 30-kilometer freestyle event by taking second place in 1:21:38.9. Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, N.Y.), forced to start in the second group because he doesnt have an international ski license, finished 10th (1:24:00) in the grueling race in soft and slow conditions. In the womens 15-K race, Kate Crawford (Hawley, Mass.) finished 13th in 47:06.2.

In the opening races on Saturday, Foster finished eighth (35:29.2) in the mens 11.6-K Classical race while Bailey was 10th (35:33.1). In the womens 5.8-K Classical race, Anja Jokela (Shelburne, Vt.) was 19th (21:04.9) and Carina Hamel (Southampton, Mass.) was 20th (21:09.7).

The Catamount ski team, one of the top programs in the nation, opens the 2005 season at the Saint Michaels Winter Carnival on Jan. 14 and 15, 2005. Vermont will host the UVM Carnival on Feb. 4 and 5, and will host the 2005 NCAA Ski Championship at Stowe and Trapp Family Lodge on March 9-12.

Allan Serrano
Cross-country Coach
University of Vermont Ski Team

_____________________________________
Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-11-24
NENSA Opens Ski For K's Program to the Skiing Public

November 22, 2004 (Waterville, ME): Just in time for your first tracks of the year, NENSA has opened their new Ski-for-K’s program to the general public. Ski-For-K’s is your individual, on-line training log, where you can go and record how many kilometers and hours you have skied each day. The NENSA website will keep a running tally of your accumulated Ks and hours and you can compare yourself to other skiers in your age group, and to your last year’s totals.

Start by logging on to www.nensa.net and clicking on either the Training or the Kids page, and then going to Ski for K’s. Sign up, and then join the fun! Recognition patches will be given to those under age 15 who reach certain K-markers AND are NENSA members.

Ski-For-Ks is meant to encourage everyone, of all ages, to spend the winter outside on their skis, exploring new trails, finding animal tracks, listening to chickadees, building jumps with friends, going on a picnic with the family, all the while developing health, fitness, and love of this life-time sport.

NENSA Program Director, Patrick Cote, notes: "The Ski For K's is a fun program designed to encourage kids AND adults to ski. Skiers across the country can keep track of their skiing kilometers, compare their skiing experiences with others, and see how they rank in their age group, ski club, and more!"

For more information, visit Start Using Ski For K's
_____________________________________
Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-11-19
World-renowned Trapp Family Lodge to Sponsor the New England Nordic Ski Association

November 11, 2004 (Stowe, Vermont): The Trapp Family Lodge announced today that it is beginning a three year sponsorship of the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA). The deal makes the Lodge the Official Premier Resort of NENSA and places the Lodge among NENSA’s impressive list of sponsors: Banknorth, L.L.Bean, and Buderus Heating Systems.

“The partnership is a natural” said NENSA Executive Director, Max Cobb. “The Trapp Family Lodge founded the modern ski touring center in 1968 when they opened their now world-famous trail network. Together with the Lodge there is just no better place to enjoy a cross country ski holiday.”

This past weekend the NENSA Board of Directors kicked of the sponsorship by meeting at the Trapp Family Lodge and enjoyed the inspiring atmosphere and spectacular new meeting rooms.

Charlie Yerrick, Nordic Director of the Trapp Family Touring Center, saw this partnership as a natural fit given the Lodge's history and commitment to providing world-class cross-country ski experiences and NENSA's commitment to providing programs and competitions for skiers of every age and ability.

NENSA looks forward to hosting events at the Trapp Family Lodge and Touring Center and members will be eligible for special offers when they visit the Lodge. Check www.nensa.net for more information or visit the Trapp Family Lodge at www.trappfamilylodge.com
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-11-19
FORD SAYRE'S JUNIOR XC SKIERS INTERVIEW NORWAY'S THOMAS ALSGAARD

November 19th (Hanover, NH): Thomas Alsgaard, who led the Norwegian cross-country ski team for the past ten years and earned 11 Olympic and World Championship gold medals during his career, trained last Friday with the Ford Sayre junior cross-country ski team, and later spoke at the Black Community Center, in Hanover, NH. On tour with his sponsor, Alpina/Madshus (based in Lebanon, NH), Alsgaard had already visited at Pineland Farms, in New Gloucester, ME, and after his Hanover visit, was bound for Glens Falls, NY and then W. Yellowstone, MT.

With so many questions to ask their hero, the Ford Sayre team members wrote down a list of questions for Alsgaard to answer later, so they could just watch and absorb the fact that they were ski bounding and striding around Oak Hill with a Norwegian icon - one who still smiled like a kid, loved being outside, even in the cold dusk of November, and kindly gave suggestions and advice to anyone who dared speak up and ask.

If they weren't convinced after their workout, by the end of Alsgaard' Powerpoint presentation of his life and the "salmon social" that followed at the Community Center Center, the star-struck teens, parents, coaches, and master skiers were finally grasping that hard facts - There is no magic key to skiing fast, no scientific combination of heart rate monitoring, no ideal anaerobic to aerobic ratio of training, no "one-size-fits-all" regimen. Instead, Alsgaard kept pointing out, answering kindly both the simple and the complex questions: "Hard work is Rule No.1" and "Keep it simple, enjoy it .. . . It's important to have fun."

Young Alsgaard grew up in a village outside of Oslo, where he remembers spending every day outside, and every snowy day on skis, skiing the trail behind his house. At age three he screamed and yelled so hard the organizers of a youth race allowed little Thomas race against the five year olds. He won the race and kept on going. Along the way he found his teammates to be very important to the support and the fun that kept him focused 110% on racing for 30 years. He also pointed out that it was his focus, constant desire to improve, and the enjoyment he had in training and racing, that strengthened his resolve to continue through illness, his father's death, and two back surgeries. "There were many downs," he said. "I turned those downs into ups".

At age 14, when he changed coaches - from his mom to his dad - his dad told him these four precepts, which Alsgaard has followed ever since:

Honesty - with yourself. You always be able to know when something is not working for you and change it.
Patience - there are times when your results are not there, or you're injured, be patient; if you are a junior skier, put the time in and be patient that the results will come when you are a senior.
Evaluation - constantly. Always, every day, ask, "What can I do now to become a better skier?"
Well-being- aways look for and be sure you are motivated by the joy of your sport. Make sure that you are happy, healthy.

Alsgaard retired last year, when he found it was not motivating to race anymore. Anyone who meets him would say that he has motivated them.

Questions for Thomas Alsgaard from the Ford Sayre/Dartmouth Ski Team members
BACKGROUND
how tall are you? 190cm
how old are you? - 32 years old
where do you live? - Oslo
when did you start skiing? 3 years old
did you play other sports whileyou were growing up? Swimming, track and field, bicycling, soccer, etc.
when did you shift your focus to only skiing? Never !!!

TRAINING how many hours did you train annually (daily) as a junior? 1-7 days/week, 300-500 hours/year as a pro? 700-800 hours a year
how often doyou take rest/off days? Totally off vs. easy? When I felt for it.
what kind of training do you do post -season in the spring. Same
what would you say is your most valuable workout? Favorite workout? all!! skiing in new snow.
how do you train for sprints? (blank)
what is the most important aspect ofyour summer training? Get a good base
what is the best alternative to rollerskiing? Running, bicycling
what kind of training did you do as a teenager/junior racer? Mostly ski, rollerski, running. Then strength, bicycling, kajaking (sic)
COMPETITION
if there was one idea or word that describes your mental preparation for a race, what would that be? Calmness
talk about race strategy... approach to tight races (relay legs) Always one strategy - NO STRATEGY
describe your race warm-up routine. Testing skis. slow skiing. some sprints
what did you eat/drink on race day? Normal food. Whatever served.
OTHER
how do stay healthy during the winter? Don't think about it
what do you do while you're traveling to eat well, stay healthy, etc? Bring a sandwich. Drink a lot of water
when you were a teenager/junior racer, what kind of goals did you set for yourself and how did you go about achieving them? To be better. Focus
how did you stay motivated during hours and hours of training? I loved training.
tell a story about getting lost while skiing... Lost???
what is your heart rate at lactate threshold? I'm not sure - or more correctly - I don't care!

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ * The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events. * NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group. Associate Sponsors include LL Bean, Buderus Hydronic Systems, and Trapp Family Lodge. * For more information on cross-country skiing in New England visit www.NENSA.net
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-11-09
New England Junior Olympic XC Ski Team Coaching Staff Announced

Waterville, ME (November 1, 2004): Matt Whitcomb (Burke Mountain Academy/Worthington, MA), the Head Coach who led last year’s New England Junior Olympic XC Ski Team to a sweeping victory over Alaska, returns to lead another strong coaching staff to the 2005 JOs in Truckee, California, March 7-12th.

Last year New England JO Head Coach Whitcomb and Team Leader, Jeff Hixon (Northeast Nordic Club/Salisbury, MA ), were honored by the U.S. Ski Association as Ambassadors of Excellence for their “Leadership and Sportsmanship”. USSA Nordic Director, Luke Bodensteiner, noted their outstanding leadership, saying "For your team to perform as well as it did shows that there is not only a considerable amount of athletic talent coming into the pipeline from your region, but also a high level of coaching, planning, and dedication to top-level athletic performance."

This year’s Trip Leader will be Maine Winter Sport Center’s Director of Community Programs and County Team Coach, Will Sweetser, who is looking to make the most of the momentum and morale of last year’s win by nearly twice the points over perennial District favorite, Alaska.

Whitcomb and Sweetser will oversee a coaching team that includes some of the strongest coaches in the U.S.:

Kat Bennet - Maine Coast Jr. Team, Portland, ME. Bennet was selected as the recipient of NENSAs Women's Coaching Internship.
Matt Boobar – Holderness School, Holderness, NH
Nick Brown – Putney Ski Club, Putney, VT
Amy Caldwell – Stratton Mountain School, Windham, VT
Zach Caldwell - Putney Ski Club/ Caldwell Sports Specialties, Windham, VT
Tracey Cote - Colby College, Waterville, ME
Jeff Hixon - Northeast Nordic Ski Club, MA
Scottie Eliassen - Ford Sayre Ski Council, Lyme, NH
Alexei Sotskov - Vermont Academy, VT
Sarah Torkelson – Dartmouth Outing Club, Hanover, NH
Dennis Donahue - Ford Sayre Ski Club, Hanover, NH
Sverre Caldwell - Stratton Mountain School, Stratton, VT

“What a fantastic coaching staff!” notes Whitcomb. “Coupling the energy of the coaches on this new team with the momentum generated by our athletes last year will undoubtedly give us another great year.”

Adds NENSA Program Director, Patrick Cote, who oversaw the resumes submitted by coaches: "It was incredible to have so many of New England's most talented coaches apply to lead this trip. We had to make some very difficult decisions.”
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-09-01
NENSA Hires Max Cobb as New Executive Director!

NENSA’s Helm Passes to U.S. Biathlon Director, Max Cobb

September 1 (Portland, ME): The New England Nordic Ski Association’s President, John Upton, has announced that Max Cobb will take over the Executive Director position vacated by Fred Griffin. “Max brings to NENSA a wealth of experience in all levels and all facets of the sport of nordic skiing,” said Upton. “For our members he will bring NENSA and cross-country skiing into the forefront of winter sports in New England, and create programs for our elite athletes to excel at the national and international level.”

Cobb, a Dartmouth graduate, serves as National Program and Marketing Director for the U.S. Biathlon Association. Beginning as a Team Leader for biathlon World Cup and World Championship teams in 1992, 1994 and 1998, he went on to create and manage four Biathlon Regional Centers of Excellence, as well as co-found the Maine Winter Sports Center – a non-profit nordic skiing and biathlon program in northern Maine. He has worked as Chief of Competition for the Biathlon 2002 Olympic Games, and overseen the 2004 Biathlon World Cup, held in Fort Kent, ME, during which he created and marketed 25 hours of televised coverage on the Outdoor Life Network.

Max and his wife, Rosemary, and children Charlie, 6, and Timmy, 3, live in Westford, VT. “I am thrilled to be a part of the NENSA team. Fred has left NENSA very healthy and I look forward to continuing the growth of Nordic skiing in New England. I’m looking forward to finding ways to share the joy of cross country racing with more families in New England and continuing to grow our events. I feel lucky to have such a great staff and dedicated Board to work with.” Added Upton, I can't imagine a stronger team anywhere than Max, Pat Cote, and Dorcas Wonsavage."

Fred Griffin, who led NENSA from its start in 1995, will continue to work with NENSA as a committee member and active coach. “I’m not ‘leaving’ NENSA,” he has stated, “I’m moving back, towards teaching.” Griffin begins teaching English for the Fairfax, VT school system in September.
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-08-17
Impressions of Austria-GNA athletes on jet lag, glacier skiing & Nutella

By Katrina Howe, Gunstock Nordic Association.

August, 2004 (Ramsau, Austria): Most coaches will tell you that if you can get on snow in the summer then you’re on the right track for some good training. So that’s just what I did this summer. Since last winter I had been helping our club to plan a summer camp in Ramsau, Austria. So for ten days in the end of June and beginning of July I took part in the intense training on snow at the Dachstein Glacier and in Ramsau village, where there are spectacular running trails and a very challenging rollerski loop. Prior to our trip our group of twelve skiers met at Gunstock to get to know one another. We talked about traveling overseas and what to bring so that no one would forget anything major. Our second meeting was at Logan International Airport on the day of our departure. Upon our arrival at the airport it was instantly clear who would be wearing dirty clothes by the end of the first week and who had packed enough for the month, should we get stuck there that long. Ingrid Knowles had this ski bag, or should I say body bag, that could have held the contents of my own ski bag twice. On the opposite end of the stick there was Sam Evans-Brown, who’s ski bag had little more than his skis, poles and rollerskis in it. He’s lucky his poles made the trip without being broken.

Our travels to Ramsau went very smoothly. Highlights included our arrival in Munich where we found that our transportation for the duration was a very fancy 22-passenger bus complete with a 6 CD changer that did play America CDs. The drive from Munich to Ramsau is a beautiful one but not too many of us saw it because almost everyone fell asleep. We have a great picture of Emily Dreissigacker sleeping on the bus with her eyes open a little bit and her mouth wide open. It was a long drive but it was fun.

Once in Ramsau our host at the Pension, or hotel welcomed us. We had great food there the entire time. At the conclusion of the trip the favorite foods were probably Kaiserschmarren and alphabet soup. For snacks we must have gone through a couple of boxes of Nutella spread. The bedrooms were great although the showers were a little small and added a little extra challenge to shaving. Downstairs in the basement they had a room specially set up with waxing facilities just for our group. The Pension is a working farm so we also took in the all delights of that as well. Sam Marshall helped several times with the haying, which they do by hand and Emily was in love with one of the kittens we found in the barn – I have a great picture of that too.

Everyday we got up at 6:45 for an early breakfast before departing for skiing at 7:30. The skiing this year was great. I’ve heard horror stories from past trips about bad snow and rocks on the track but this year was spectacular. We even got fresh snow one night, which made for nice skating the next day. Unfortunately for us we were classical skiing and had just applied a nice layer of klister to our skis. You can just imagine what that was like. On July 3rd we skied in the rain long enough to be able to ring the water out of our socks at the conclusion of the practice. Otherwise, our trips to the glacier were great. We skied side by side with members of the German national team and got our photo taken who two of them on our last day of skiing. We practiced downhill technique on the alpine trail and got laughed at by the alpine racers who were riding up the t-bar. Igor and Alex had fun snowballing everyone while we rode up the t-bar, defenseless and unable to fight back. Inside the gondola that takes you up to the glacier we also found excitement on a regular basis. Usually the competition was doing pull-ups from the handles that hang from the ceiling. On a rare occasion it became who’s spit we could see the longest as it fell from the gondola towards the woods below. The glacier was great, the skiing was fun and we learned a lot.

For afternoon sessions we did a mix of rollerskiing, running, hiking and games. The rollerski loop was great and it very comparable to Jericho although there are no downhills in Jericho that are comparable to those in Ramsau. Sam Marshall wore down the tips of his poles while dragging them to slow himself down and I think we were all quite amazed by the Germans who skied on Ski Skett skis without helmets.

In our free time we hung out watching the Tour de France, playing in the barn, doing dryland training and sleeping. On our day off we also took a trip to Salzburg, the cultural center of Austria and the birthplace of Mozart. There we toured famous sites featured in The sound of Music and the famous Hohensalzburg, a fortress at the center of the city. We also shopped for souvenirs and took a trip to the local Intersport for Isostar mix and waterbottles. We also were lucky enough to be invited to the Atomic factory for a tour. I never would have guessed that there is so much that goes into building a cross-country ski and I guess I can understand why they’re so expensive now. Our tour guide showed us everything right down to the labs where they test how their products react to colder temperatures. At the end of our tour we stood with him in our new Atomic t-shirts and hats for a group photo before fleeing to the vans to avoid an impending thunderstorm.

This being my fourth overseas summer training camp, I can honestly say that the others cannot compare. Although it was shorter, it was definitely worth it. The skiers I went with were great and our Austrian hosts were most hospitable. The conditions on the glacier were the best I have seen anywhere in the summer and I learned more in two weeks than I have at any other time in my career. As for the memories I have from this trip…the pictures I brought back can only begin to share the stories.
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-08-16
NENSA's 2004-2005 Winter Calendar

Get out your calendars and make Post-It notes for your 2005 calendar, because here it is - The Banknorth/NENSA Winter Event Calendar for 2004-2005! Note the addition of a new marathon event and a new March Championship schedule. A complete winter event schedule will be available in September on the NENSA website. 2005 Banknorth Eastern Cup Series December 18th Banknorth Eastern Cup, Classic Sprints, Bolton Valley, VT December 19th Banknorth Eastern Cup, 10/5km Freestyle, Bolton Valley, VT December 28th Banknorth Eastern Cup, Freestyle Sprints, Presque Isle, ME December 29th Banknorth Eastern Cup 10km Classic, Presque Isle, ME January 9th Banknorth Silver Fox Trot, 10km Freestyle, Hanover, NH January 23rd Banknorth Jackson Jaunt, 20/15km Classic, Jackson, NH February 6th Banknorth Eastern Cup Putney Pursuit-5km Classic +5km Freestyle, Putney, VT February 20th Banknorth Cheri Walsh Memorial, 10/5km Freestyle, Holderness, NH 2005 Banknorth Championship Events February 26-27th Banknorth New England Bill Koch Festival, Notchview, MA March 4-6th Banknorth Eastern Junior-2 Championships, Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, ME March 11-13th Banknorth Eastern Championships, Rumford, ME March 18-20th Banknorth Eastern Scholastic Championship, Bolton Valley, VT Banknorth New England Marathon Series January 29th Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon 25/50km Classical, Point-to-Point February 12th Banknorth Sugarloaf Marathon 25/50km Freestyle, Loop course March 5th Banknorth Rangeley Lakes Loppet 25/50km Freestyle, Loop course March 6th Banknorth Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure 25/50km Classical, Point-to-Point Banknorth Club Series January 15th Banknorth/VO Max Bogburn, Pomfret, VT January 29th Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon, Craftsbury Common, VT February 6th Banknorth Putney Pursuit, Putney, VT February 12th Banknorth Sugarloaf Marathon February 20th Banknorth Cheri Walsh Memorial, Holderness, NH March 5th Banknorth Rangeley Lakes Loppet, Rangeley, ME March 6th Banknorth Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure, Gorham, NH March 12-13th Banknorth Eastern State Championships, Rumford, ME Special Event! February 5th 4th Annual New England Women’s XC Ski Day, sponsored by Banknorth, Hanover, NH
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-08-12
Fundraising Idea from NCCSEF

Dear Ski Coach, The season is underway and you are probably thinking of creative ways to pay for wax, uniforms and race entry fees. Of course you could raise money the old fashioned way, by selling steaks or washing cars, but when you raise money with the NCCSEF it is U.S. Skiing that benefits, not some private company. Over the past nine years the NCCSEF has helped clubs raise over $250,000 for their programs and we have given nearly $100,000 to U.S. Development programs. We have three ways to raise money for your ski team and U.S. Skiing development programs: NCCSEF Calendar: This is the most successful cross-country ski fundraiser in history. Your club/team buys NCCSEF wall calendars from the NCCSEF for $7.50 and sells them in your community for $15. The 12” x 12” calendar features the best cross-country skiers in the world as well as a regional junior skier of the year each month. See the images and download the form at: www.nccsef.org/index.php?id=11,9,0,0,1,0 Swix Skiathon Week: Swix skiaton week starts next week! During the week of December 12th young skiers from clubs and teams around the country will join together to raise money for cross-country skiing development programs. The third annual NCCSEF Swix Ski-A-Thon will have young athletes seeking pledges per kilometer skied. Money raised will go to grass roots development programs as well as to the National Cross-Country Ski Education Foundation's Future Fund. The Future Fund has granted over $50,000 to the U.S. Ski Team development trips over the past four years. Our goal is to raise $35,000 in one week for the NCCSEF Future Fund and $65,000 for grass roots clubs and teams. Here is how the program works: - Select a date for your Ski-a-thon and send in your team registration form. - Coaches or parent volunteer coordinators provide skiers with attached pledge sheets and secure a site for the ski-a-thon. - Skiers set a kilometer goal for the ski-a-thon. - Skiers go to the community and seek out pledges per kilometer skied based on their goal. Pledge forms provided by the NCCSEF. - Pledges will be collected before the ski-a-thon, and turned in to individual clubs by December 20 st . - On Ski-a-thon day teams gather and athletes ski their kilometer goal distance. - 65% of total pledges will go to the participating clubs and 35% will go toward the NCCSEF Future Fund. - Clubs send a copy of the pledge sheets and a check for the NCCSEF portion of the proceeds. - Prizes will be shipped to the club contact. - If there is no snow in your area in late December you can rollerski or run! Sign-up and pledge forms available at: www.nccsef.org/index.php?id=11,0,0,1,0,0 NEW! Uvex glasses promotional partnership. Buy your team sunglasses though the NCCSEF/Uvex partnership and 20% of the total is donated from Uvex back to the NCCSEF. Teams get the glasses at wholesale cost! Teams are asked to place their order all together so Uvex can easily calculate the NCCSEF donation. Order form available at: www.nccsef.org/index.php?id=11,13,0,0,1,0 Reid Lutter President National Cross-Country Ski Education Foundation 1821 University Ave #S211 St. Paul, MN 55104 651-698-1908
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-08-08
NENSA Hikers Bag Five Before (most people's) Lunch

August 8 (Franconia Notch, NH): All right. Rising at 4am to make it to the 7am trailhead time does not make for friendly start to a NENSA hike... until you actually get to the parking lot and meet friends old and new. An Intrepid Seven, gathered from Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont at the Flume Visitor's Center parking lot, ready to bag five White Mountain peaks, probably before noon. Trip Leader, Dorcas, mom of almost-5 year old Max, was the first on the scene, aided this Sunday by still-asleep-husband, Paul. Familiar now with his role of single parent during NENSA events, Paul was prepared for the day with a most powerful weapon - Toon Disney. Dorcas' day would be much harder. She was to lead the 'middle hike', the Fred Griffin-designed course that was labeled,in the ever-optimistic Griffin fashion, as adventurous, but would more likely become an epic (see Fred's Blog, May 18th). She had come prepared, with headlamp, matches, garbage bags, fleece down jacket, pop tarts, and dog biscuits for Velo, the overweight Labrador. It's lonely, waiting at a trailhead, pre-Morning Edition, wondering if NENSA had set the bar too high. But then a friendly face, Mariah, a sophomore from Colby, arrived, ecstatic to have finagled a day off from work to train with fellow skiers. Soon after, they were joined by James Letson, who, familiar with Griffin routes, had wisely reviewed the map and convinced his friend, Kelley, that they should park a car at the reasonable end of the hike, the Skookumchuck trailhead, thereby eliminating a five mile downhill run on pavement to the Flume parking lot. Bless him. Both James and Kelly were less than three days from descending from the rarified air of Breckenridge,Colorado. Burdened only by Balance bars and water, and fueled as well by oxygen-packed hemoglobin, these were the energetic youth the nearly 40 year old leader was to "lead". Eric Schulz, father of soon to be Dartmouth frosh, Alex, arrived next. He was looking forward to having Ruff and Cami do the chauffeuring to practice for the next four years. Then Pat Cote, father of two month old Caden, arrived last, having driven 3:15 to get there. We left at 7:30am. Eric and Alex waited for the possible arrival of the Brodhead and Geer clan, allowing an extra 15minutes for John to talk to whichever county sheriff caught him speeding to the NENSA hike this year. And the rest of the day was a beautiful hike, in perfect hiking weather, with old friends and new. Although we almost lost Pat Cote to the slippery rocks of the Flume Trail (no stars for this section of trail except under Sahara-dry conditions) the ridge running was grand and glorious, and flew by under our feet. Six hours for Dorcas, Velo, and Mariah, five and a half for James and Kelly, and probably under five for Pat and husky dog, Lena, who did the entire middle hike, running the five miles on the bike trail back to the Flume, jumped in his car, and slowed down to wave at James and Kelly as he sped home past the Skookumchuk parking lot. It was a great day for nordic skiers in the mountains. Wish you'd been there. :) Dorcas
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-04-03
New England Coaches Honored for their Leadership and Sportsmanship

Park City, UT (March 23): The U.S. Ski Association has named cross-country ski coaches Jeff Hixon (Northeast Nordic Club/Salisbury, MA )and Matt Whitcomb (Burke Mountain Academy/Worthington, MA ) Ambassadors of Excellence for their leadership of the New England Junior Olympic Team at this year's Chevy Trucks USSA Junior Olympics in Lake Placid, NY.

In his letter to Hixon and Whitcomb, USSA Nordic Director, Luke Bodensteiner, noted their outstanding leadership, saying "For your team to perform as well as it did shows that there is not only a considerable amount of athletic talent coming into the pipeline from your region, but also a high level of coaching, planning, and dedication to top-level athletic performance."

"We had a great week in Lake Placid," said Team Leader, Jeff Hixon. " The tough waxing really favored the expertise of the New England waxers and the toughness of the athletes. Our strength was in the depth of the teams that we put out on the courses. We had so many athletes step up to the plate and ski at a level way above where they had been skiing throughout the season. It was a great feeling."

By winning the overall title, 1,528 points to Alaska division's 871, the New England division won the "Alaska Cup". So named because, according to the Junior Olympic rule book - "Alaska Division purchased a permanent, commemorative cup (in 1987) to be awarded each year to the outstanding Division or District team", but the name has stuck because Alaska has won the overall 12 of the last 17 years. Said Bodensteiner, "While I don't know if your margin of victory was a record in the history of the Alaska Cup, I think we can all agree that your team was one of the best divisional ski teams in the history of the Junior Olympics."
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-04-02
STRATTON MOUNTAIN SCHOOL SKIERS TIE FOR THE OVERALL TITLE BANKNORTH EASTERN CUP XC SKI CHAMPION

Bolton Valley, VT (March 21): In the final races of the seson Stratton Mountain School student, Bret Bedard (Cheshire, MA) and SMS teacher, Brayton Osgood (Putney, VT) tied for the overall title of the Champion of the Banknorth Eastern Cup Series. Third overall was Team Rossignol's Eli Enman (Huntington, VT). The top three overall won gift certificates donated by NENSA sponsor, L.L. Bean.

The overall 2004 Banknorth Eastern Cup Women's title came down to the final race. Burke Mountain Academy's Liz Stephen (E.Montpelier, VT) was struck down by a cold after coming back from the Junior Olympics, and so had to stand on the sidelines and wait to see if her lead over Atomic's Dorcas Wonsavage (Farmington, ME) would hold. It did, by just one point. Third place went to UVM's Martine Haug (Norway).

The 2004 Banknorth Eastern Cup Series consisted of eight races held from December through March throughout New England. The Eastern State Championships, held March 20 and 21st at Bolton Valley, VT, were the final races of the Banknorth Eastern Cup season.
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-03-13
Vermont Wins Eastern HS Championships

March 13th (Rumford, ME):  Down by nearly 500 points after three events, Maine’s Eastern High School Championship team came within 87 points of winning the 2004 Banknorth Eastern High School Championships.  In the final event Sunday, the 6.6km classic race, Maine placed four girls in the top 10, compared to Vermont’s one, and the Maine boys placed 8 in the top 20, to Vermont’s  6.  Stellar performances by Mount Blue High School’s Ian McPherran (7th) and Mathew Dunlap (8th), Greely High School’s Ben Knowles (9th), the County’s Kale Dubay (13th) and Blake Sherwood (14th), and Cape Elizabeth’s Nick Kline (15th) were the norm. Meanwhile, in the girls race it was the Cape and Coasties - Yarmouth High School’s Kalie Dunn and Cape Elizabeth’s Elise Moody-Roberts stood atop the podium, 2nd and 3rd with Cape’s Kate Barton 5th, and Greely High School’s Samantha Bowden 7th.

Kalie Dunn (Yarmouth HS) won the girls overall, with Liz Kantack (Kennett HS/NH) 2nd, and Kate Barton tied for third with Jen McGowen (Mt.Mansfield/VT), while Elise Moody-Roberts (Cape Elizabeth HS) was fifth. Silas Gill (Burke Mountain Academy/VT) won the Boys’ Overall, ahead of Shane MacDowell (Hoosac HS/MA), with Ben Knowles (GreelyHS) third, Ben Hickory(PeoplesHS/VT) fourth, and Ian McPherran (Mt. Blue HS) fifth.

Racing on the hilly courses of Black Mountain, Maine’s cross-country skiers won the classic event, and came as close as they possibly could to beating the perennial nordic power, Vermont. Not to be outshined, however, New Hampshire athletes had their best showing ever at this weekend’s event, with wins by Jackson, NH’s Liz Kantack, and their relay team’s second place behind the guest Russian team.

The winning Vermont team received fleece vests contributed by LLBean, embroidered with the 2004 Banknorth Eastern High School Championship Team logo.

Complete Results
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-03-12
Banknorth Eastern High School Championships

March 12th (Rumford, ME): Putting four skiers in the top ten, and two on the podium after today's 6.6km Freestyle race, Vermont's Eastern High School XC Ski Team made it known today that the rest of this weekend's races everyone else would be fighting for second place. Mt. Mansfield High School's Jen McGowen eeked out a two second win over Mohawk High School's (MA) Alyssa Sessions, as the 100 girl field battled their way around the course of slushy corn snow. Essex Junction's Kristin Bednar was just one second behind second place, a tight finish of three racers within three seconds. They were supported by Erica Hunt (Colchester, VT) and Sarah VanDyke (St. Paul's School/Stowe) in 7th and 8th.

The Vermont boys managed three in the top 10, including Silas Gill (Burke Mountain Academy) and Fritz Horst (Stratton Mountain School) in second and third, and from People's HS, Ben Hickory in 7th. By the end of the day, it was Vermont was ahead of Mained by only 8 points, with three more events to go.

The best high school cross-country ski racers in the East are at Black Mountain this weekend for the Banknorth Eastern High School Championships. Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts have sent teams of their best 20 girls and 20 boys to compete in this weekend's four race Championships. Saturday's races are the Freestyle Sprints and the 4 x 2.5km mixed medley/mixed gender relay. Sunday concludes with the 6.6km classic event.

Banknorth Eastern High School Championships
Boys 6.6km Freestyle

1. Ben Knowles, Greely HS ME, 20:29
2. Silas Gill, Burke Mountain Academy VT, 20:44
3. Fritz Horst, Stratton Mountain School VT 21:08
4. Pavel Sotskov, Vermont Academy VT NH 21:13.2
5. Matt Dunlap, Farmington ME, 21:13.5
6. Nick Kline, Cape Elizabeth ME, 21;33
7. BEN HICKORY, PEOPLES HS VT 21:36
8. SHANE MACDOWELL, HOOSAC VALLEY MA 21:46
9. FORREST TOBIE, MARANACOOK HS ME, 21:51
10. IAN MCPHERRAN, Farmington ME, 21:56

Banknorth Eastern High School Championships
Girls 6.6km Freestyle

1. Jen McGowen, Mt. Mansfield VT 25:56
2. Alyssa Sessions, Mohawk Trail MA 25:58
3. Kristen Bednar, Essex Junction VT 25:59
4. Kalie dunn, Yarmouth HS ME , 26:10
5. Meagan Toussaint, Madawaska ME, 26:17
6. Elise Moody-Roberts, Cape Elizabeth ME, 26:21
7. Eric Hunt, Colchester HS VT, 26:45
8. Sarah VanDyke, Stowe VT, 26:56
9. Liz Kantack, Kennett HS, NH 26:58
10. Hannah Specht, Mohawk Trail MA, 27:06

For more updates on the schedule, results, photos visit www.NENSA.net and www.ChisholmSkiClub.org
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-02-26
New England Junior Olympic Team Named

The 2004 New England Junior Olympic Team was named at the final Junior Olympic Qualifer races at Vermont Academy.

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-02-21
Banknorth Silver Fox Trot 5 & 10K Draws Over 300 Racers

February 21 (Hanover, NH): The Annual Silver Fox Trot cross-country ski race drew over 300 skiers to Garipay Field in Hanover on Saturday. The 7th of 8 Banknorth Eastern Cup events, the 5 and 10km Freestyle races welcomed Bill Koch League kids, ages 3-13 and masters, the Junior elite fighting for a berth on the Junior Olympic Team, and high school skiers competing for spot on the Eastern High School team.

The Men's race was won by Bret Bedard of Berkshire Trails (Cheshire, MA), in a time of 27:44, on the fast, rolling, 2 lap course. Rossignol's Nick Mahood kept him honest, finishing just 8 seconds behind in second. The surprise was a tie between NYSEF teammates Per Kalnes and Scottie McClelland for third.

The Women's 5km freestyle event was more predictable. Liz Stephen (Burke Mountain Academy) won her second Eastern Cup with a time of 15:12. Craftsbury Nordic's Elsa Sargent was second. Both Stephen and Sargent have nailed down a spot on the New England Junior Olympic Team, and both just back from the USST's Junior Trip to Scandinavia. "I was more relaxed today," said Stephen. "It was a great trip (to Scandinavia) - now I'm better prepared for skiing internationally." Right behind them in third was Middlebury College's Jenny Jorvig (15:46).

The Banknorth Eastern Cup Series wraps up tomorrow with the Chivers 5km Classic at Vermont Academy, Saxton's River, VT. The New England Junior Olympic Team will be named that afternoon.

Banknorth Eastern Cup/ Silver Fox Trot, 2/21/04
Men's 10km Freestyle

1. Bret Bedard, Berkshire Trails Nordic, Cheshire, MA, 27:44
2. Nicholas Mahood, Rossignol, Durham, NH 27:52
3 (tie). Per Kaines, Lake Placid, NY 27:56
3. Scottie McClelland, New York Ski Ed. Found., Keene Valley, NH 27:56
5. Simon Thomas -Train, NYSEF, Keene Valley, NH 28:11
6. Hunter Karnedy, Burke Mountain Academy, East Calais, VT 28:12
7. Stephen Monsulick, Bates College, Kents Hill, ME 28:18
8. Silas Gill, Burke Mountain Academy, Jackson, NH 28:30
9. Chris Nice Ford Sayre, Hanover, NH 28:32
10. Tim Reynolds, Green Mountain Valley School, Bristol, VT 28:37

Women's 5km Freestyle

1. Liz Stephen, Burke Mountain Academy, E. Montpelier, VT 15:12
2. Elsa Sargent, Craftsbury Nordic, Orleans, VT 15:27
3. Jenny Jorvig, Middlebury College, Minnetonka. MN 15:48
4. Hannah Dreissigacker, Craftsbury Nordic, Morrisville, VT 16:18
5. Robyn Anderson, Kimbal Union Academy, Meriden, NH 16:25
6. McClelland Sophie, NYSEF, Keene Valley, NY 16:32
7. Christina Pderron, Williams College Williamstown, MA 16:39
8. Alexa Unser, Burke Mountain Academy , Bozeman, MT 16:48
9. Greta Olafsen, Gunstock Nordic Assoc., Center Sandwich, NH 16:49
10. Lizzie Torkelson , Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT 16:50

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-02-02
Patrick Weaver Repeats Win at 23rd Annual Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon

January 31 (Craftsbury Common, VT):  In another break-away performance, Atomic’s Patrick Weaver won the 23th Annual Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon  in 2:52:08, over two minutes ahead of second.  Second place was a battle that ended in a teammate tie – former Olympian, Mark Gilbertson and Eli Enman, skiing for the Rossignol team, both crossed the line in 2:54:03. That left Subaru Factory Team’s David Stewart in third, 2:56:40, and teammate Jason Lemieux, 2:59:02. Green Mountain Valley School coach, Jon Arne Enevoldson rounded out the top 5, 3:01:20.  

The first 12kilometers of the Women’s 50km race saw Subaru Factory Team’s Kristina Strandberg changing leads with Team Atomic’s Dorcas Wonsavage. Unsure of where the Barr Hill preme was, Wonsavage won it easily. Strandberg, negotiating the twisting downhills with frozen corneas, warmed up as the course mellowed and pulled away for a win, nearly nine minutes ahead. Maine Winter Sports Center’s Brandy Stewart finished just two minutes ahead of Dartmouth’s Jennifer Mygatt, with former Stratton Mountain Skier, Kristina Joder finishing fifth.

This year’s course was 3kilometers longer than years past, and the cold, dry, and windblown conditions made for slow times. But the volunteer force of over 1,000 once again put on an event that has consistently made the Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon one of the top 10 outdoor events in Vermont.  To compensate for the additional 150 performance class skiers, for a total of 400, Event Organizer, John Brodhead created individual starts for the Performance Men, the Performance Women, 2nd Wave men, followed by the Touring Class. In general, the response was positive, allowing the men and women to ski their own races and not interfere with each other on the technical parts of the first 12 kilometers.

The next event in the Banknorth Marathon Series is the Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure, February 29th. Also a classic 25 and 50km race and tour, from the Great Glen Trails at the base of Mount Washington, through the White Mountain National Forest to the trails of Bretton Woods. For more information go to www.NENSA.net and www. Ggtobw.com.

Registration is limited to 600 skiers. BANKNORTH CRAFTSBURY MARATHON, MEN’S 50KM

Name, Town, CLUB, Time
1. Patrick Weaver, Newmarket, NH, TEAM ATOMIC, 02:52:08
2. Eli Enman, Huntington, VT, TEAM ROSSIGNOL, 02:54:43
3. Marc Gilbertson,  Hyde Park, VT, TEAM ATOMIC, 02:54:43
4. David Stewart, Caribou, ME, SUBARU FACTORY TEAM, 02:56:40
5. Jason Lemieux, Hood River, OR, SUBARU FACTORY TEAM, 02:59:18
6. Jon Arne Enevoldsen, Waitsfield, VT, GREEN MOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL, 03:01:20
7. Chris Blanchard, Montreal, QC, 03:02:04
8. Wayne Dustin, Ottawa, ON CANADIAN NA’TL TEAM, 03:02:16
9. Ryan Kerrigan, south duxbury, VT, GREEN MOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL, 03:02:46
10, Phil Shaw, Rosemere, QC, 03:03:19
BANKNORTH CRAFTBURY MARATHON, WOMEN’S 50KM
1.Kristina Strandberg, Albuquerque, NM, SUBARU FACTORY TEAM, 03:22:56
2. Wonsavage,Farmington, ME, TEAM ATOMIC, 03:31:02
3 Brandy Stewart, Caribou, ME, MAINE WINTER SPORTS CENTER, 03:41:36
4. Jennifer mygatt, Hanover, NH, DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, 03:43:26
5, Kristina Joder,. Hailey, ID, SUBARU FACTORY TEAM 03:48:45
6. Mary Heller Osgood, Putney, VT, PUTNEY SKI CLUB, 03:50:15
7. Ruth Hall, Cumberland, ME, MAINE NORDIC SKI CLUB, 03:53:59
8. Judy Geer, Morrisville, VT, PUTNEY SKI CLUB, 04:00:1
9. Linda Puzan, Brattleboro, VT, 04:01:28
10. Pennie McEdward-Rand Richmond, VT, TEAM SLEEPY HOLLOW, 04:07:12

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2004-01-26
Craftsbury Marathon Pre-Event Press Release

Following the latest blast of arctic weather, the forecast looks promising for the 23rd annual Banknorth Craftsbury Ski Marathon, coming up this Saturday, January 31st. Over 1000 skiers, aged 7 to 75, will flock to Vermont‚s Northeast Kingdom for this premiere sporting event, hosted by the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. The classical-style, point-to-point Marathon traverses rolling hills and open fields from Greensboro to Craftsbury Common. The event offers both racing and touring divisions, so while families enjoy the 25-kilometer scenic tour, the nation‚s top racers battle it out over a grueling 50-km. For those with less endurance or enthusiasm, there is also a 25-km race option.

The Marathon is part of the prestigious American Ski Marathon Series and the New England Marathon Series, and draws elite skiers from all over the country. The Subaru Factory Team seeks to prove its supremacy over Team Atomic and Team Rossignol, but former Olympians Pat Weaver and Marc Gilbertson will prove tough competition in the men‚s race. And don‚t forget Craftsbury‚s own Nick Trautz, a soft-spoken local hero who‚s been steadily climbing the rankings this year. In the women‚s field, look for Olympian Kristina Joder and up-and-comer Kristina Strandberg to dominate the hilly course. Master technician Dorcas Wonsavage will be leading the pack as well.

Recreational skiers, parents, and kids join in the fun for the 4th annual Ski Tour, stopping at gourmet food stations sponsored by local inns to rest, warm up, and re-fuel. The Highland Lodge, the Craftsbury Inn, the Inn on the Common and the Craftsbury Outdoor Center will all cook up tasty treats ranging from hot cider and cookies to homemade rolls and split-pea soup. The touring skiers are not timed; instead, they experience the challenge of a long ski tour, the pristine beauty of the trails, with their hidden valleys and stunning vistas, and the thrill of participating in this traditional New England event.

Afterwards, both racers and touring skiers alike share the post-race banquet high on Craftsbury Common. This year, the prize table and raffle drawing are loaded with nearly $15,000 worth of prizes donated by the Marathon‚s many sponsors. The hard work of 150 volunteers and the dedicated staff at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center makes this big day possible. With press coverage expected from all over Vermont-as well as mild temperatures in the low 20s-be sure not to miss the 2004 Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon. For more information go to craftsbury.com
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2003-12-31
The Best and the Fastest at TAMC Nordic Heritage Nor-Am SuperTour and Banknorth Eastern Cup Sprints at Maine Winter Sports Center, Fort Kent, Maine.

December 30 (Fort Kent, ME): Today's TAMC Nordic Heritage SuperTour and Banknorth Eastern Cup Sprints at the 10th Mountain Division Lodge in Fort Kent, Maine, brought out the best of the U.S. and Canadians, fighting for points and prize money.

The best fought race went to Rebecca Dussault (Subaru Factory Team), who fell in the first 200meters of the Women’s final, but scrambled from the back of the pack for the win with Lorie Wesolek (Rossignol) and Alex Jospe (Colby College) rounding out the podium.

In the Men’s final there were some serious elbows in heat after heat, but Maine Winter Sports Center’s Tim Weston took top spot, followed closely by MWSC teammate Zack Simons and Lowell Bailey (UVM).

The Sprint event in cross-country skiing is the race of the elite – after skiing a 1-kilometer qualification race, only the top 16 racers in each age group advance to the quarter, semi and final heats of four racers each.

J2 (age 14-15): After cruising to wins in her quarter and semi final heats, Holderness School’s Joy Erdman was nipped at the line by Canadian Natasha Landry of Bathurst, ONT who won the Girls J2 (age 14-15) age group. Dylan McGuffin from Gunstock dominated all of his heats on his way to victory.

The Consolation Heats, for those not advancing to the Elite rounds, provided racing excitement.

J1/OJ (age 16-19): Girls again, although Freeport, Maine’s Jessica Harold dominated every heat, it was Cape Elizabeth, Maine’s Kate Barton, who got the win in the final, ahead of Holderness School’s Joy Erdman. For the boys it was Beau Boldock, from the Middlebury College taking the win in the final.

U23 (under age 23): Also from the Maine Winter Sports Center, Justin Easter got the hard-fought win in the extremely competitive U23 group, while Middlebury College’s Berkley Leach time-trialed to her win.

More information on the Nor-Am SuperTour, the premier cross-country ski racing circuit in North America, can be found at the US Ski Team website

The next event on the Banknorth Eastern Cup circuit will be January 10th at Black Mountain, in Rumford, Maine. The Chisholm Ski Club is also hosting the Chevy Trucks U.S. National Cross-country Ski Championships, which begin Sunday, January 3rd with the men’s 30km and the women’s 15km classic (www.ChisholmSkiClub.org ).
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2003-12-29
The ‘Moms’ Take 1-2-3 in the TAMC 10km Classic

December 29 (Fort Kent, ME): Today’s TAMC Nordic Heritage Classic, a Banknorth Eastern Cup Event, drew a competitive field, despite the change in venue from Presque Isle’s Nordic Heritage Center to Fort Kent’s 10th Mountain Division Lodge.

The Women’s race was highlighted with three ‘moms’ on the podium - Rebecca Dussault, Subaru Factory Team hugged her two year old son shortly after winning. Second place, former Canadian Olympic team member, Milaine Theriault, is a new mom with a four month old at home. And third place, Team Atomic’s Dorcas Wonsavage, has a four year old son already on skis. Dussault and Theriault plan to be back on the World Cup circuit later this season.

The Men’s race put Maine resident, David Chamberlain in the top slot, followed closely by Vermont’s Dave Stewart. Canadian National Team member, Robin McKeever, joined them on the podium.

The TAMC Nordic Heritage Sprints on Tuesday, December 30th, start at 10am.

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2003-12-21
Isaac Noyes Races Single-handedly

Isaac Noyes from Craftsbury Outing Club (Vermont) competed in today's Banknorth Eastern Cup event at Bolton Valley, VT despite a broken thumb. Warm "lobster" gloves were one key, and another was adjusting his pole to protect his thumb.

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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2003-12-20
Middlebury's Colin Rodgers and Dartmouth's Alison Crocker First Winners of the Banknorth Eastern Cup Series

December 20 (Bolton Valley, VT): The sprinters took charge of the one kilometer race course at Bolton Valley, with Colin Rodgers of Middlebury College and Alison Crocker of Dartmouth College taking the first wins of the season-long Banknorth Eastern Cup series.

Sunday the Banknorth Eastern Cup continues at Bolton with the Junior girls‚ and boys‚ 5km race at 10 and 11am., and the Women and Men's 10km at 12:30 and 1:30pm.

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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1005-01-03
GMVS's Laura Spector 7th at US Nat'ls 15kFS

Soldier Hollow, Heber, UT (January 3, 2005): The official U.S. Cross Country Championships got underway yesterday at the 2002 Olympic venue, Soldier Hollow, in Heber, UT. The five days of will determine U.S. team selections for this year's World Championships in Oberstdorf, Germany, the teams for the annual Junior World Championships and the Junior Scandinavian trip. Many NENSA members traveled to Utah in hopes of qualifying for one of these teams, improving their national ranking, and gaining some high-level race experience against world-class competition at a world-class venue.

The altitude is always a factor when racing at Soldier Hollow - SoHo for short. The courses’ high point is just below 1800meters, or about 5,805 feet, said USSA Director of Nordic Skiing, Luke Bodensteiner. As noted by GMVS coach, Jon Arne Enevoldsen “With the altitude and such a hard course, if you have a bad day, it really shows.” The GMVS skiers still “skied extremely well,” he added. With her 7th place, 2nd Junior, in the Women’s 15km race, GMVS’s Laura Spector has some good points towards making the World Junior Team. John Howard, GMVS supporter and NENSA Technical Delegate, clarified the odd note seen in the results beside the GMVS athletes’ names “GMVS ***COACH SEE JURY***” Apparently the Rode logo on their suits was being called into question. But once the Jury found out that Rode was the "maker" of the suits, the objection was dropped.

Burke Mountain Academy’s Liz Stephen (E. Montpelier, VT) had a 13th place which - a good result towards making the WJC Team. And lthough antsy to race, NENSA’s Ida Sargent (Craftsbury Nordic/Orleans, VT) sat out Monday’s race. She and BMA coach, Matt Whitcomb, are instead focusing using these Nationals to develop experience and speed for not just making the team next year, but speeding past the competition and onto a podium.

Dartmouth College coach, Cami Thompson, reported that the “Racing is going pretty well here. Lots of racers, but no spectators or hype to speak of - hope that changes. The skiing is good though!” Anyone curious for a sneak preview of the EISA Carnival circuit, or the NCAA’s which will be hosted by UVM at Trapp Family Lodge this March, can scroll through the results below. Dartmouth, Middlebury, and UVM were well represented in the women’s race, competing favorably against girls from Alaska Pacific University (APU), Northern Michigan University, U. of Alaska-Fairbanks, as well as the high and dry state universities of the West.

Meanwhile, NENSA parents are glued to the computer, with FasterSkier.com offering almost real time splits and results. “Yesterday I was glued to the computer” said Dave Sargent, who has three skiers out in Heber this week. “Today is a rest day for them (Elsa, Ida and Eben) and also for us folks who (have been) staring into the computer screens!”

NOTE: These are the unofficial results. New England/NENSA athletes in bold. Class: W - Women 15 km Place in Class Bib Name Affiliation Time Time and Time Back
1 102 DUSSAULT, Rebecca US Devo Ski Team 44:54.8 44:54.8
2 89 LARSON, Abigail Subaru Factory Team 45:00.0 +5.2
3 66 BAUGHMAN, Brooke Team Rossignol 45:12.0 +17.2
4 81 ARRITOLA, Morgan Sun Valley Ski Team 45:56.8 +1:02.0
5 91 REHEMAA, Jana 46:08.6 +1:13.8
6 92 TURUNEN, Johanna University of Alaska Fairbanks 46:20.8 +1:26.0
7 47 SPECTOR, Laura GMVS ***COACH SEE JURY*** 46:26.8 +1:32.0
8 94 WILLIAMS, Lindsay Northern Michigan University 46:43.3 +1:48.5
9 63 WARD, Natalie Alpina Racing/Madshus 47:10.9 +2:16.1
10 86 OWEN, Kristina Michigan Tech University/LWSC 47:19.1 +2:24.3
11 104 SHEAHAN, Tara Subaru Factory Team 47:25.4 +2:30.6
12 54 EDER, Irene Alpina Racing/Madshus 47:26.7 +2:31.9
13 70 STEPHEN, Liz Burke Mountain Academy 47:37.4 +2:42.6
14 97 SMITH, Aubrey 47:39.6 +2:44.8
15 95 CAMENISCH, Karin Team Rossignol 47:40.9 +2:46.1
16 68 JAQUES, Crystin Banff Ski Runners 47:49.8 +2:55.0
17 46 TREMBLAY, Diane Atomic 47:51.5 +2:56.7
18 82 PETERS, Sarah Alpina Racing/Madshus 47:52.1 +2:57.3
19 60 PETERSON, Aelin Alaska Pacific University NSC 47:53.2 +2:58.4
20 90 MILLIGAN, Kelly ***SEE JURY*** 47:57.6 +3:02.8
21 84 WEIER, Lindsey US Devo Ski Team 47:58.7 +3:03.9
22 77 COMPTON, Caitlin Subaru Factory Team 48:23.5 +3:28.7
23 74 QUINN-HURST, Erin Alaska Pacific University NSC 48:50.6 +3:55.8
23 103 SCHWARTZ, Melissa Atomic 48:50.6 +3:55.8
25 18 BRINCHMANN, Camilla Team Madshus/Alpina 48:50.9 +3:56.
1 26 67 ANDERSON, Claire Middlebury College 48:53.2 +3:58.4
27 73 TREACY, Carolyn Maine Winter Sports Center 48:53.7 +3:58.9
28 85 KOCHEN, Tami Northern Michigan University 48:54.6 +3:59.8
29 38 DEMARCHIS, Emilia University of Vermont 49:01.6 +4:06.8
30 58 DONG, Evelyn Middlebury College 49:03.3 +4:08.5
31 80 MCLOON, Anna Maine Winter Sports Center 49:04.3 +4:09.5
32 79 ROBERTS, Andrea University of New Mexico 49:04.8 +4:10.0
33 76 PEARSON, Kate Team Rossignol 49:13.2 +4:18.4
34 65 HAMILTON, Tara University of Denver 49:19.1 +4:24.3
35 93 SMYTH, Morgan Northern Michigan University 49:24.1 +4:29.3
36 87 CROCKER, Alison Dartmouth 49:40.2 +4:45.4
37 4 TOLY, Roxanne 49:44.1 +4:49.3
38 55 SARGENT, Elsa Dartmouth 49:46.6 +4:51.8
39 24 PULKKANEN, Pirkko University of New Mexico 49:50.7 +4:55.9
40 72 MCELROY, Kaitlyn Bates College 49:57.5 +5:02.7
41 78 MANNIX, Tazlina Alaska Pacific University NSC 49:59.9 +5:05.1
42 51 SWIEDER, Julia University of Denver 50:03.1 +5:08.3
43 83 WYGANT, Jen Northern Michigan University 50:25.7 +5:30.9
44 69 MAY, Christina Dartmouth 50:33.9 +5:39.1
45 75 KOSKENOJA, Viktoria Northern Michigan University 50:34.2 +5:39.4
46 52 DEWITT, Laura JLS Sports 50:45.3 +5:50.5
47 48 STUBER, Maria Northern Michigan University 50:47.3 +5:52.5
48 57 COOK, Tanya University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 50:47.9 +5:53.1
49 30 ANDERSON, Robyn GMVS ***COACH SEE JURY*** 51:00.2 +6:05.4
50 50 PHELPS, Aleta Alaska Pacific University NSC 51:01.3 +6:06.5
51 99 RANDALL, Kikkan Alaska Pacific University NSC 51:02.4 +6:07.6
52 8 MYGATT, Jennifer Bridger Ski Foundation 51:06.0 +6:11.2
53 56 BAKER, Davya University of Alaska Anchorage 51:11.3 +6:16.5
54 36 RYGG, Brooke Colorado University 51:25.4 +6:30.6
55 59 JOFFE, Natalie Auburn Ski Club 51:26.1 +6:31.3
56 29 WORCESTER, Fiona Alaska Winter Stars 51:50.4 +6:55.6
57 98 EDWARDS, Cassidy Traverse City Nordic Ski Club 51:51.1 +6:56.3
58 39 HOWE, Katrina Gunstock Nordic Association 51:58.6 +7:03.8
59 6 DEMARCHIS, Alessandra GMVS ***COACH SEE JURY*** 52:02.2 +7:07.4
60 71 COULTER, Julia Traverse City Nordic Ski Club 52:15.8 +7:21.0
61 45 WESOLEK, Lorie Team Rossignol 52:16.5 +7:21.7
62 44 BURNS, Meghan St. Lawrence University 52:19.3 +7:24.5
63 53 LAPOINT, Kara University of Denver 52:45.0 +7:50.2
64 19 DAUWALTER, Courtney University of Denver 52:46.7 +7:51.9
65 32 AHERN, Kelly Summit Ski Club 53:02.0 +8:07.2
66 25 WINTERS, Johanna University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 53:08.1 +8:13.3
67 14 SCHEVE, Ingeborg XC Oregon/Alpina 53:19.9 +8:25.1
68 88 RONSSE, Katie University of Denver 53:24.6 +8:29.8
69 37 HAMILTON, Erin Atomic/Alaska Winter Stars 53:27.0 +8:32.2
70 49 STUDEBAKER, Sara Dartmouth 53:38.1 +8:43.3
71 33 OLSON, Ingrid University of Alaska Fairbanks 53:40.0 +8:45.2
72 34 COOGAN, Corey Alpina Racing 53:48.6 +8:53.8
73 31 COOLIDGE, Kelsey Alaska Winter Stars 53:58.1 +9:03.3
74 41 MCQUEEN, Erin Sun Valley Ski Team 54:06.0 +9:11.2
75 22 MERBACH, Anita 54:22.1 +9:27.3
76 5 PHILIP, Jessica Dartmouth 54:35.6 +9:40.8
77 42 WALSH, Rosy University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 54:51.7 +9:56.9
78 28 BARRON, Rebecca St. Lawrence University 55:33.8 +10:39.0
79 27 STEWART, Brandy Maine Winter Sports Center 55:48.4 +10:53.6
80 40 POLFUS, Jean Dartmouth 56:01.9 +11:07.1
81 62 LEACH, Taylor Middlebury College 56:24.1 +11:29.3
82 43 EMBICK, Elizabeth Dartmouth College 56:27.0 +11:32.2
83 100 QUINLEY, Elizabeth Alaska Pacific University NSC 56:43.8 +11:49.0
84 13 RADER, Krista Alaska Pacific University NSC 57:11.7 +12:16.9
85 20 HAMMER, Erin University of Wyoming 57:43.9 +12:49.1
86 16 HARLOW, Jennifer Auburn Ski Club 57:47.5 +12:52.7
87 15 HENKEL, Heidi 57:53.6 +12:58.8
88 26 ZIMMERMAN, Heather University of New Hampshire 58:57.7 +14:02.9
89 35 DAMROW, Kelly Gustavus Adolphus College 59:31.6 +14:36.8
90 3 CHAPMAN, Kate Breckrenridge 1:00:14.6 +15:19.8
91 10 TURNER, Elizabeth University of Wyoming 1:02:56.7 +18:01.9
92 7 JACOBSON, Erin University of Wyoming 1:03:54.9 +19:00.1
93 9 TURNER, Katherine University of Wyoming 1:06:17.7 +21:22.9
94 2 BELL, Ava University of Wyoming 1:08:54.3 +23:59.5

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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NENSA Opens Their Ski-for-K’s Program to the Skiing Public

November 22, 2004 (Waterville, ME): Just in time for your first tracks of the year, NENSA has opened their new Ski-for-K’s program to the general public. Ski-For-K’s is your individual, on-line training log, where you can go and record how many kilometers and hours you have skied each day. The NENSA website will keep a running tally of your accumulated Ks and hours and you can compare yourself to other skiers in your age group, and to your last year’s totals. Start by logging on to www.nensa.net and clicking on either the Training or the Kids page, and then going to Ski for K’s. Sign up, and then join the fun! Recognition patches will be given to those under age 15 who reach certain K-markers AND are NENSA members. Ski-For-Ks is meant to encourage everyone, of all ages, to spend the winter outside on their skis, exploring new trails, finding animal tracks, listening to chickadees, building jumps with friends, going on a picnic with the family, all the while developing health, fitness, and love of this life-time sport. NENSA Program Director, Patrick Cote notes: "The Ski For K's is a fun program designed to encourage kids AND adults to ski. Skiers across the country can keep track of their skiing kilometers, compare their skiing experiences with others, and see how they rank in their age group, ski club, and more!" For more information, either go to www.NENSA.net, or contact NENSA Program Director, Patrick Cote, pat@nensa.net. ________________________________________________________________________ * The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events. * NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group. Associate Sponsors include LL Bean, Buderus Hydronic Systems, and Trapp Family Lodge. * For more information on cross-country skiing in New England visit www.NENSA.net
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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Patrick Weaver Repeats Win at 23rd Annual Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon

January 31 (Craftsbury Common, VT):  In another break-away performance, Atomic’s Patrick Weaver won the 23th Annual Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon  in 2:52:08, over two minutes ahead of second.  Second place was a battle that ended in a teammate tie – former Olympian, Mark Gilbertson and Eli Enman, skiing for the Rossignol team, both crossed the line in 2:54:03. That left Subaru Factory Team’s David Stewart in third, 2:56:40, and teammate Jason Lemieux, 2:59:02. Green Mountain Valley School coach, Jon Arne Enevoldson rounded out the top 5, 3:01:20.  

The first 12kilometers of the Women’s 50km race saw Subaru Factory Team’s Kristina Strandberg changing leads with Team Atomic’s Dorcas Wonsavage. Unsure of where the Barr Hill preme was, Wonsavage won it easily. Strandberg, negotiating the twisting downhills with frozen corneas, warmed up as the course mellowed and pulled away for a win, nearly nine minutes ahead. Maine Winter Sports Center’s Brandy Stewart finished just two minutes ahead of Dartmouth’s Jennifer Mygatt, with former Stratton Mountain Skier, Kristina Joder finishing fifth.

This year’s course was 3kilometers longer than years past, and the cold, dry, and windblown conditions made for slow times. But the volunteer force of over 1,000 once again put on an event that has consistently made the Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon one of the top 10 outdoor events in Vermont.  To compensate for the additional 150 performance class skiers, for a total of 400, Event Organizer, John Brodhead created individual starts for the Performance Men, the Performance Women, 2nd Wave men, followed by the Touring Class. In general, the response was positive, allowing the men and women to ski their own races and not interfere with each other on the technical parts of the first 12 kilometers.

The next event in the Banknorth Marathon Series is the Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure, February 29th. Also a classic 25 and 50km race and tour, from the Great Glen Trails at the base of Mount Washington, through the White Mountain National Forest to the trails of Bretton Woods. For more information go to www.NENSA.net and www. Ggtobw.com.

Registration is limited to 600 skiers. BANKNORTH CRAFTSBURY MARATHON, MEN’S 50KM

Name, Town, CLUB, Time
1. Patrick Weaver, Newmarket, NH, TEAM ATOMIC, 02:52:08
2. Eli Enman, Huntington, VT, TEAM ROSSIGNOL, 02:54:43
3. Marc Gilbertson,  Hyde Park, VT, TEAM ATOMIC, 02:54:43
4. David Stewart, Caribou, ME, SUBARU FACTORY TEAM, 02:56:40
5. Jason Lemieux, Hood River, OR, SUBARU FACTORY TEAM, 02:59:18
6. Jon Arne Enevoldsen, Waitsfield, VT, GREEN MOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL, 03:01:20
7. Chris Blanchard, Montreal, QC, 03:02:04
8. Wayne Dustin, Ottawa, ON CANADIAN NA’TL TEAM, 03:02:16
9. Ryan Kerrigan, south duxbury, VT, GREEN MOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL, 03:02:46
10, Phil Shaw, Rosemere, QC, 03:03:19
BANKNORTH CRAFTBURY MARATHON, WOMEN’S 50KM
1.Kristina Strandberg, Albuquerque, NM, SUBARU FACTORY TEAM, 03:22:56
2. Wonsavage,Farmington, ME, TEAM ATOMIC, 03:31:02
3 Brandy Stewart, Caribou, ME, MAINE WINTER SPORTS CENTER, 03:41:36
4. Jennifer mygatt, Hanover, NH, DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, 03:43:26
5, Kristina Joder,. Hailey, ID, SUBARU FACTORY TEAM 03:48:45
6. Mary Heller Osgood, Putney, VT, PUTNEY SKI CLUB, 03:50:15
7. Ruth Hall, Cumberland, ME, MAINE NORDIC SKI CLUB, 03:53:59
8. Judy Geer, Morrisville, VT, PUTNEY SKI CLUB, 04:00:1
9. Linda Puzan, Brattleboro, VT, 04:01:28
10. Pennie McEdward-Rand Richmond, VT, TEAM SLEEPY HOLLOW, 04:07:12

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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STRATTON MOUNTAIN SCHOOL SKIERS TIE FOR THE OVERALL BANKNORTH EASTERN CUP TITLE

Bolton Valley, VT (March 21): In the final races of the seson Stratton Mountain School student, Bret Bedard (Cheshire, MA) and SMS teacher, Brayton Osgood (Putney, VT) tied for the overall title of the Champion of the Banknorth Eastern Cup Series. Third overall was Team Rossignol's Eli Enman (Huntington, VT). The top three overall won gift certificates donated by NENSA sponsor, L.L. Bean.

The overall 2004 Banknorth Eastern Cup Women's title came down to the final race. Burke Mountain Academy's Liz Stephen (E.Montpelier, VT) was struck down by a cold after coming back from the Junior Olympics, and so had to stand on the sidelines and wait to see if her lead over Atomic's Dorcas Wonsavage (Farmington, ME) would hold. It did, by just one point. Third place went to UVM's Martine Haug (Norway).

The 2004 Banknorth Eastern Cup Series consisted of eight races held from December through March throughout New England. The Eastern State Championships, held March 20 and 21st at Bolton Valley, VT, were the final races of the Banknorth Eastern Cup season.
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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VOmax Bogburn Goes to Veterans -GMVS's Enevoldsen & Ford Sayre's Wonsavage

January 15, 2005 (Pomfret, Vermont): Perhaps not believing there was really enough snow to race on, Dartmouth’s Allison Crocker (Poughkeepsie, NY) brought her rock skis to the 21st Annual Vomax Bogburn race. Just back from U.S. Nationals, where she won a silver medal in the women’s 5km classic race – missing gold by 2 seconds, Crocker this time missed gold by 8 seconds. Whether it was the skis, or the fact that she’d traveled 2,000 miles and raced 50kilometers of races at altitude in the last week, “Ally” was beaming and laughing with her Dartmouth teammates too much to say. Ford Sayre’s Dorcas Wonsavage had the benefit of chasing Crocker throughout the race to grab first place, while UVM’s Kate Crawford (Waitsfield, VT) and Carina Hamel (Southampton, MA), and Stratton Mountain School coach, Amy Caldwell (Windham, VT) all finished 3,4,and 5, 23 seconds apart. The top Masters Women included M3- Pennie McEdward-Rand (Richmond, VT), M4 - Ford Sayre’s Cheryl Carlson (Lebanon, NH), and M3-Irina Kotlova (Newton, MA).

Race organizer, Bob Haydock, had to put a photo on the Nordic Ski Association’s website to make people believe there was enough snow for this race, the second of the Banknorth Club Series. By 9am the small parking lots around his family’s home in Pomfret, VT were filled with parents and kids ready to ski in the youth Bill Koch League events, where everyone gets a candy bar, a ribbon and a hug.

Just as the kids were leaving with their ribbons, the racers began arriving to test kick wax for the men’s 10km classic race and the women’s 5km race. The course, built by Haydock himself over the years, winds through second growth forest, using the hilly terrain Vermont is famous for. This is not a race of endurance, this is a race for the experienced skier who is able to ski narrow trails and ski tracks that wobble, bobble, tilt and often disappear.

Jon Arne Enevoldsen, coach for the Green Mountain Valley School, knew how to ski the tracks, finishing with a time of 35:44, 20 seconds ahead of UVM’s Anders Osthus (Burlington, VT). Youngster Jimmy Ades (Shelburne, VT) finished a terrific third, just 45 seconds behind first.

Also showing they knew how to ski ‘trails of yore’ were 17 year old Cameron MacKugler (Stratton Mountain School/Londonderry, VT) –5th, and 16 year old Patrick O’Brien (Putney Ski Club/Putney, VT) –8th. Top Master Men were: Ford Sayre’s Chris Nice (Hanover, NH) M5/11th overall. Cambridge Sports Union’s Rob Bradlee (Reading, MA) – M4/16th overall. Ford Sayre’s Erik Stange (W.Lebanon, NH) M1/18th overall. CSU’s Frank Feist (Concord, MA) M2/20th overall. Team Rossignol and KUA coach, Bill Farrell (Meriden, NH) M6/30th overall. And former Olympian, Bob Gray (Newbury, VT), skiing for the Putney Ski Club M8/36th overall.

The Banknorth/NENSA Nordic events continue next weekend, January 23rd, at the Jackson Ski Touring Center in Jackson, NH, for the 24th annual Jackson Jaunt 15 and 20km classic races.

Complete results, event schedules, and photos at www.NENSA.net
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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Banknorth Eastern Cup Series Continues Sunday in Jackson, NH with the 29th Annual Jackson Jaunt

January 22 (Jackson, NH): Every nordic trail in Jackson, NH has been groomed with parallel tracks for the hundreds of classic skiers that have descended upon the town for a “Classic Jackson” weekend. Saturday was the first annual, White Mountain Classic, a 30km classic event to sponsor the areas nordic programs. And Sunday the hot shot junior, collegiate, and senior racers will race 15 and 20km classic races as a part of the Banknorth Eastern Cup series.

Just back from U.S. Nationals where he earned a seat on the World Championship Team, Dave Chamberlain (Bethel, ME), will be leading the pack for the men's 20km event. Alpina's Nick Trautz, GMVS coach Jon Arne Enevoldsen, and Nick Mahood (Rossignol) will see where they rank against one of the World Champ. Team members. Chamberlain, who raced for Bates College and now balances racing with teaching math at Gould Academy, favors the classic technique - in the men's 20km pursuit race he led the race through the first, classic leg, and ended up second overall.

In the women's field two other Team Atomic skiers, Dorcas Wonsavage (Etna, NH) and Kate Underwood (Woodstock, VT) are seeded one-two and will vy for the win, ahead of GMVS's Laura Spector and Burke Mountain Academy's Liz Stephen, both of whom just returned from U.S. Nationals where they made the U.S. World Junior Team.

These are mass start races, with the top-seeded racers in the East at the head of the “arrowhead” formation. The starting guns go off for the mass start “scrambles” at 10am for theBKL events, 10:30 and 11am for the Junior2 boys and girls, and 11:30am and 1pm for the women’s and men’s events.

All races – the “Lollipopper” Bill Koch Youth Ski League skiers, Junior2 girls and boys’ 6.3km, women’s15km, and the men’s 20km events will start from the Wentworth Inn fields across from the Jackson Ski Touring Center.

The start and finish of the courses will be visible from the stadium in the Wentworth Inn fields. The racers then head up the Yodel Trail and cross just below the Eagle Mountain House. The women will then do two laps and the men three laps of the modified 5km World Championship Course. Spectators will be able to follow the racers as they pass along the trails on the fields by the Eagle Mountain House, before they return back down the Yodel Trail to the Wentworth fields and the finish.

Podium flower ceremony and awards and raffle will begin 15 minutes after the conclusion of the Men’s race at the Jackson Ski Touring Center. For more information, call the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation 603-383-9355. The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation is a non-profit organization chartered to maintain cross country ski trails in and about the village of Jackson.

Start lists, updated event information, and final results and photos are and will be available at www.NENSA.net.

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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Banknorth Eastern Cup Heads to Jackson, NH - snow pocket of New England

Jackson, NH: The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, in Jackson, New Hampshire, is the site of the 29th Annual Jackson Jaunt/Banknorth Eastern Cup Race. Competitors from all over New England will compete in the women's 15km, the men's 20km, and the Junior2 5km classic events next Sunday, January 23rd. Information on the event is available at 29th Annual Jackson Jaunt/Banknorth Eastern Cup. The Events begin at 10am with the BKL races, followed by the J2 boys and girls at 10:30 and 11am. The women's 15km at 11:30 and the men's 20km at 1pm. All events and flower ceremonies will take place in teh Stadium, across from the Jackson Ski Touring Center.

Jackson is the town that every xc skier would want to live in. "The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, a community-based, nonprofit organization, is chartered to maintain trails in and around the village of Jackson, New Hampshire and to provide winter recreational and educational opportunities for all." explains Director, Thom Perkins. The “Foundation” maintains 154+ km of cross-country ski trails, with state-of-the-art grooming on trails designed to suit every taste and ability level. Foundation trails also connect with A.M.C. trails in Pinkham Notch and White Mountain National Forest backcountry adventure trails.

Detailed information about trails, rates, programs, events, clinics and more can be found at the Foundation web site at www.jacksonxc.org. Further information can also be obtained by calling 603-383-9355 or 1-800-X-C-SNOWS (1-800-927-6697).

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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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Dave Chamberlain, Kris Freeman, Carl Swenson Lead 10 Teammates to Oberstorf, GER World Championships

MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 16) - Thirteen cross country skiers, including seven 2002 Olympians, have been named to compete next month in the World Nordic Ski Championships in Germany, U.S. Nordic Director Luke Bodensteiner announced.

The announcement was made in Madison, a SuperTour race site following the U.S. Cross Country Championships on the 2002 Olympic trails at Soldier Hollow, Utah. Bodensteiner said the team includes eight men and five women. Seven of the eight men were members of the 2003 World Championships Team while two of the women raced two years ago in Val di Fiemme, Italy.

The U.S. cross country squad for the 2005 World Championships Feb. 17-27 in Oberstdorf, Germany (* - member of 2003 Worlds team):

Men -

Dave Chamberlain* (29; Bethel, ME)
Lars Flora* (27; Anchorage, AK; 2002 Olympian)
Kris Freeman* (24; Andover, NH; 2002 Olympian)
Andrew Johnson* (27; Greensboro, VT; 2002 Olympian)
Torin Koos* (24; Leavenworth, WA; 2002 Olympian)
Andy Newell* (21; Shaftsbury, VT)
James Southam (26; Anchorage, AK)
Carl Swenson* (34; Park City, UT; 1994, 2002 Olympian)

Women -

Rebecca Dussault (24; Gunnison, CO)
Sarah Konrad (37; Laramie, WY)
Kikkan Randall* (22; Anchorage, AK; 2002 Olympian)
Wendy Wagner* (31; Park City, UT; 2002 Olympian)
Lindsay Williams (20; Hastings, MN)

Konrad also qualified and will compete in the biathlon World Championships March 4-13 in Hochfilzen, Austria.

"This is a strong team with a nice mix of experience and some promising young skiers moving into the international arena," Bodensteiner said. "We have high expectations for these skiers, but perhaps not as high as they have for themselves. This is another good step forward as we get ready for the 2006 Olympics in Torino [Italy]."
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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Tracey Cote (Colby College) Leads Junior Nordic Trip to Scandinavia

Colby College Nordic Coach Tracey Cote and Karen Cook from Rhinelander (WI) will be team leaders for the junior trip to Norway Feb. 7-21. That team includes:

Men -

Matt Gelso (16; Truckee, CA/Auburn Ski Club)
Cameron MacKugler (17; Londonderry, VT/Stratton Mountain School)
Simi Hamilton (17; Aspen, CO/Aspen Ski&Snowboard Club)
Sylvan Ellefson (18; Vail, CO/Ski&Snowboard Club Vail)
Reid Pletcher (16; Hailey, ID/SVSEF)
Colin Struthers (17; Boulder, CO/Boulder Junior Nordic)

Women -

Jamie Woelk (16; Gunnison, CO/Crested Butte Ski Club)
Ida Sargent (17; Orleans, VT/BMA)
Mali Noyes (15; Ketchum, ID/SVSEF)
Ase Carlson (15; Bozeman, MT/Bridger Ski Foundation)
Ali Demarches (19; Burlington, VT/GMVS)
Erika Flowers (15; Bozeman, MT/BSF)
Kate Dolan (14; Bozeman, MT/BSF).
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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There was Snow - Really! Banknorth/VOMax Bogburn Won by GMVS's J.A.Enevoldsen and Ford Sayre's Dorcas Wonsavage

January 15, 2005 (Pomfret, Vermont): Perhaps not believing there was really enough snow to race on, Dartmouth’s Allison Crocker (Poughkeepsie, NY) brought her rock skis to the 21st Annual Vomax Bogburn race. Just back from U.S. Nationals, where she won a silver medal in the women’s 5km classic race – missing gold by 2 seconds, Crocker this time missed gold by 8 seconds. Whether it was the skis, or the fact that she’d traveled 2,000 miles and raced 50kilometers of races at altitude in the last week, “Ally” was beaming and laughing with her Dartmouth teammates too much to say. Ford Sayre’s Dorcas Wonsavage had the benefit of chasing Crocker throughout the race to grab first place, while UVM’s Kate Crawford (Waitsfield, VT) and Carina Hamel (Southampton, MA), and Stratton Mountain School coach, Amy Caldwell (Windham, VT) all finished 3,4,and 5, 23 seconds apart. The top Masters Women included M3- Pennie McEdward-Rand (Richmond, VT), M4 - Ford Sayre’s Cheryl Carlson (Lebanon, NH), and M3-Irina Kotlova (Newton, MA).

Race organizer, Bob Haydock, had to put a photo on the Nordic Ski Association’s website to make people believe there was enough snow for this race, the second of the Banknorth Club Series. By 9am the small parking lots around his family’s home in Pomfret, VT were filled with parents and kids ready to ski in the youth Bill Koch League events, where everyone gets a candy bar, a ribbon and a hug.

Just as the kids were leaving with their ribbons, the racers began arriving to test kick wax for the men’s 10km classic race and the women’s 5km race. The course, built by Haydock himself over the years, winds through second growth forest, using the hilly terrain Vermont is famous for. This is not a race of endurance, this is a race for the experienced skier who is able to ski narrow trails and ski tracks that wobble, bobble, tilt and often disappear.

Jon Arne Enevoldsen, coach for the Green Mountain Valley School, knew how to ski the tracks, finishing with a time of 35:44, 20 seconds ahead of UVM’s Anders Osthus (Burlington, VT). Youngster Jimmy Ades (Shelburne, VT) finished a terrific third, just 45 seconds behind first.

Also showing they knew how to ski ‘trails of yore’ were 17 year old Cameron MacKugler (Stratton Mountain School/Londonderry, VT) –5th, and 16 year old Patrick O’Brien (Putney Ski Club/Putney, VT) –8th. Top Master Men were: Ford Sayre’s Chris Nice (Hanover, NH) M5/11th overall. Cambridge Sports Union’s Rob Bradlee (Reading, MA) – M4/16th overall. Ford Sayre’s Erik Stange (W.Lebanon, NH) M1/18th overall. CSU’s Frank Feist (Concord, MA) M2/20th overall. Team Rossignol and KUA coach, Bill Farrell (Meriden, NH) M6/30th overall. And former Olympian, Bob Gray (Newbury, VT), skiing for the Putney Ski Club M8/36th overall.

The Banknorth/NENSA Nordic events continue next weekend, January 23rd, at the Jackson Ski Touring Center in Jackson, NH, for the 24th annual Jackson Jaunt 15 and 20km classic races.

For more updates on the Banknorth/NENSA event schedule, results, and photos visit www.NENSA.
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Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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Dave Chamberlain, Kris Freeman, Carl Swenson Lead 10 Teammates to Oberstorf, GER World Championships

MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 16) - Thirteen cross country skiers, including seven 2002 Olympians, have been named to compete next month in the World Nordic Ski Championships in Germany, U.S. Nordic Director Luke Bodensteiner announced.

The announcement was made in Madison, a SuperTour race site following the U.S. Cross Country Championships on the 2002 Olympic trails at Soldier Hollow, Utah. Bodensteiner said the team includes eight men and five women. Seven of the eight men were members of the 2003 World Championships Team while two of the women raced two years ago in Val di Fiemme, Italy.

The U.S. cross country squad for the 2005 World Championships Feb. 17-27 in Oberstdorf, Germany (* - member of 2003 Worlds team):

Men -

Dave Chamberlain* (29; Bethel, ME)
Lars Flora* (27; Anchorage, AK; 2002 Olympian)
Kris Freeman* (24; Andover, NH; 2002 Olympian)
Andrew Johnson* (27; Greensboro, VT; 2002 Olympian)
Torin Koos* (24; Leavenworth, WA; 2002 Olympian)
Andy Newell* (21; Shaftsbury, VT)
James Southam (26; Anchorage, AK)
Carl Swenson* (34; Park City, UT; 1994, 2002 Olympian)

Women -

Rebecca Dussault (24; Gunnison, CO)
Sarah Konrad (37; Laramie, WY)
Kikkan Randall* (22; Anchorage, AK; 2002 Olympian)
Wendy Wagner* (31; Park City, UT; 2002 Olympian)
Lindsay Williams (20; Hastings, MN)

Konrad also qualified and will compete in the biathlon World Championships March 4-13 in Hochfilzen, Austria.

"This is a strong team with a nice mix of experience and some promising young skiers moving into the international arena," Bodensteiner said. "We have high expectations for these skiers, but perhaps not as high as they have for themselves. This is another good step forward as we get ready for the 2006 Olympics in Torino [Italy]."
_____________________________________
Results are posted at the NENSA Website.
Contact: Dorcas Wonsavage, NENSA Media Coordinator.
(E) Dorcas@nensa.net
(P) 207/778-0653

* The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the Olympic development organization for cross-country skiing in New England, providing year round educational, recreational and competitive events.
* NENSA's programs are supported by Title Sponsor, Banknorth Group.
Associate Sponsors include LL Bean and Buderus Hydronic Systems.
* For more information on cross-country skiing in New England and on NENSA's sponsors, please visit tje NENSA Website

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