Thanks to our generous NYSSRA sponsors.
We are grateful to the Glick Family GMC Hyundai Kenworth and UD Dealership as the Sponsors of the 2012 NYS J1-2 USSA Finals Team. Liza and Todd enjoy ski racing with their children Skylar and Camryn. Their enthusiasm, commitment and generosity make it possible to honor this team.
FIS NJR Eastern Junior Championships Sponsor—Twitchell has sponsored NYS J1-2 Eastern Championship Teams since 2001. Paul and Ingrid Van Slyke, the owners of Twitchell, live in Lake Placid with their two children Maris and Andrew. They have both been involved with ski racing for many years. Paul is a certified coach, FIS TD and USSA Delegate to the FIS. We are very grateful for Twitchell’s commitment to NYSSRA. Twitchell Sportswear provides Team Products, Uniforms, Event and Logo Products, and hard goods for many different sports. Check out their site.
Vicki Papadeas and Robert Dawson have generously supported the Sally Davis Award recipients by supplying J1-2 awards and hosting the reception at our New York State Championships. We are grateful for their support! Thank you Vicki and Robert.
Once again, the Summer Ski Camp with Ted Ligety and Andrew Weibrecht is taking place at Mount Hood, Oregon from June 23rd through July 5th, 2012. Register soon, space is filling up and the camp is limited!
A NYS J1-2 Winners Sponsor, Mud, Sweat & Gears is located in Ellicottville, NY. The store prides itself on being the go-to resource for many area race programs. They are widely known and respected for their dedication, service and continued support of ski racing in our state.
The Finest and Fastest Handmade Race Skis Available.
Known for their craftsmanship and quality, Harden Furniture is long recognized as one of America’s premier furniture manufacturers. We are proud to have Greg and Lori Harden sponsor the NYS Alpine Elite Team. Thank you Greg and Lori for the many years of generous support.
Your One-Stop Shop for Ski Racing Equipment Event Supplies since 1969. Reliable Racing is the NYS Marriott J3 Championships Team Sponsor for 2012. The Jacobs family has supported NYS ski racing for many years. John Jacobs is a coach at West Mt. We are very lucky to have the Jacobs family so committed to our development level ski racing. Please support Reliable Racing. Their store and catalog showroom, Inside Edge Ski is only 5 minutes away from exit 19 of the Adirondack Northway (I-87).
For a hundred years, Rossignol has lived and breathed the Mountain, its reason for existence. An icon of the past and emblem of the present, the brand draws upon its roots and its heritage to build its future. Thanks to Steve Roche at Rossignol for supporting the NYS J4 Team to Marriott J4 Eastern Championships.
All coaches regardless of certification level must earn 4 continuing Education Credits every 2 years to receive a NYSSRA coaches’ card. Credit will be tracked through the NYSSRA office. Decisions regards to awarding credentials will be executed by the Coaches Education Committee which includes Chairperson Steve Mergenthaler, Si Axtell, Bone Bayse, Jim Catalano, Jeff Jenkins, Kathy Okoniewski and Mike Widger.
Strategy A—Open to all USSA Certified Coaches (Regional, National and International)
- Coaches receive 2 credits for teaching a USSA multi day event and 1 credit for teaching a single day NYSSRA event in addition to updating through the Strategy B process.
- Coaches receive 2 credits for teaching a multi day PSIA event.
Strategy B—Open to all coaches
- Designated events and associated credits are as follows:
- Level 100 USSA Clinic with ASEP course
- Level 200 USSA Clinic
- ASEP Clinic
- USSA Officials clinics
- USSA Officials updates
- VARA Fall Coaches clinic
- NYSSRA Fall Coaches Clinic
- NYSSRA Course Setting Clinic
- NYSSRA Fundamentals Clinic
- PSIA Level 1 or 2 Certification
- PSIA Workshop Clinic
- PSIA Race Clinic—multi day
- NYSPHAA Coaching Courses
- NYSSRA Coaches Speed Event Clinic
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Strategy C—Open to all coaches
- Submission process: Submissions for other events will be evaluated by the Coaches Education Committee and evaluated on the basis of pertinence to the following coaching competencies:
- Technical/Tactical
- Physical Training and Health
- Sports Psychology
- Leadership/Program Management
- Equipment Technology
- Professional Preparation
- Pedagogy
- Risk Management
All submissions need to be emailed to: Connie Webster
Submissions must include:
- Date and Time of event
- Copy of event syllabus or schedule
- Course conductor’s name and phone number for verification
