Photo Credit: US Ski & Snowboard
SSCV Alumnus River Radamus' Success Continues
Ski & Snowboard Club Vail alumnus River Radamus showed consistency, strength, and skill by placing in the top 10 two days in a row at the FIS World Cup giant slalom in Alta Badia, Italy December 19th and 20th. On Sunday he placed sixth and on Monday he placed 10th. We are looking forward to an exciting rest of season for River.
Press coverage is below on River's season and performances to date.
- Ski Racing - December 21, 2021 - Once a junior sensation, Radamus making an impact on World Cup - READ MORE
- US Ski & Snowboard - December 20, 2021 - Another Top 10 for Radamus in Alta Badia Giant Slalom- READ MORE
- US Ski & Snowboard - December 11, 2021 - Radamus Top 15 in Val d’Isere Giant Slalom - READ MORE
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Photo Credit: Pam Peterson
A Fantastic Day for U16 Boys at Loveland
SSCV U16 Boys had a fantastic day, with notable results at December 21st's giant slalom races at Loveland.
- Stewie Bruce 2nd overall and top U16 first race
- Henry Andrie 3rd U16 first race
- Stewie Bruce 1st overall and top U16 second race
- Hunter Peterson 3rd overall and 2nd U16 second race
- Alex Krupka 3rd U16 2nd race
SSCV's U16 boys swept the podium on the second race and took five out of six of U16 podium spots of the day! Other accomplishments to note are that Robert Kantor moved from bib 69 to 36th in the first race and Banks Biffle moved from bib 46 to 25th in the second race after a tremendous first run!
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A Great Day for U16 Girls at Loveland
Ski & Snowboard Club Vail women had great performances at the SYNC slalom on December 18th at Loveland. SSCV's Vika Zaytseva won both races as a first-year U16 and Ashley Anderson took 3rd in the first race with SSCV taking 6 of the top 10 spots in race one and 7 of the top 10 spots in race 2. These Sync Cup races included the top U16's from the Rocky Mountain Division. It was a good day!
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Congratulations to December's 3C Character, Courage and Commitment Athlete Award Winner: Finn Griffith
Nominated by Matt Luczkow
Finn Griffith demonstrates well the core values of Character, Courage, and Commitment. His character is exemplified in the way he interacts with teammates and shows his support of others. His stoke for skiing permeates to others around him. He has courage to overcome fear and push his skiing to new limits. His commitment to excellence has been shown by his tremendous effort in early season dryland training. He has added additional workout volume to his regime and is up at 5 am every morning to accomplish this. Finn has also put great effort into his school work. He is a busy young man balancing life between sport and school and he's doing an excellent job with both. - Matt Luczkow - SSCV Head Freeride Coach
Congratulations to the 3C December Athlete Nominees:
William Flaherty, Severin Richaud, Gavin Roden-Johnson, Hunter Salani, Team Eagle (Leif McGinley, Andrew Lombardi and Alex Current) and Connor Wick
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Congratulations to December's 3C Character, Courage and Commitment Staff Award Winner: Chris Ogilvie
Nominated by Brad Wall and Anonymous
Chris' unrelenting enthusiasm for alpine ski racing has been on full display as he stepped up to take on a challenge that few could handle. This year, Chris jumped into Birds of Prey as the SSCV lead for what is a daunting and formidable operation. Chris has brought a level of organization and passion to the role that few could match. Under Chris' leadership, the SSCV staff, athletes and member volunteers have helped make BOP possible in what has been a challenging year thus far. SSCV and alpine ski racing are lucky to have Chris helping to move the sport forward. Thank you for having the courage to take this on, the character to place the common good above any individual pursuits and the commitment to dedicate countless hours to the preparation and execution of a truly world class event. - Anonymous
Chris took on the massive task of being the point person for SSCV involvement at Birds of Prey. It is a huge undertaking with a ton of pressure from FIS and VVF to ensure a great product for the athletes and the crowds. Despite the tremendous pressure Chris remained gracious and patient with the mass of volunteers with varying degrees of experience. - Brad Wall (SSCV Alpine Director)
Congratulations to the 3C December Staff Nominees:
Willis Engelhart, Scott Houser, Chris Hughes, Courtney Kenefick ATC, Chris Laske, Bryan Rooney, Sharon Schmidt, Alex Shorter, Kevin Sundheim and Anje Worrell
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Photo Credit: Scott Bellow
Inside SSCV's Clubhouse, the World's Best Ski Techs Work
Vail - Beaver Creek Magazine- December 3, 2021 - WHEN HUNDREDTHS OF MILLIMETERS IN BASE DEPTH and tenths of degrees in edge bevel can mean the difference between success and failure, an athlete’s ski technician can be as crucial as a coach. Not only does Paul Suomi get that responsibility, but he embraces it. The 38-year-old Michigan native has worked on skis since he was 16 and oversees one of the country’s most extensive technical-service programs as Ski & Snowboard Club Vail’s equipment manager. READ MORE
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SSCV U10 and U12 athletes and staff at the 2021 Birds of Prey World Cup in Beaver Creek in December!
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Please read more on THREE STEPS TO SHARP, PRECISE EDGING SKIS from SWIX at this link.
JANUARY SWIX NEWSLETTER FROM GRAHAM LONETTO- SWIX ALPINE DIRECTOR
We have turned the calendar over to a new year and with that we look forward to a fresh season of racing. Many of you have already participated in inter-club races or your first USSA/F.I.S. races of the year and I am sure some of you have been surprised by equipment problems or failures.
Entering the new race season there are a few things that you should be aware of when it comes to managing your equipment. Many of you have already properly prepped your skis for the season, taking them to a reputable ski service shop for the initial setup and mount.
Beyond basic tuning it is important to look over tiny details for a successful season.
An athlete should take a few moments to inspect their equipment to eliminate any potential problems that may arise on race day. The issues that we will go over are easy to address problems and should become a regular pre-race ritual.
Here is an equipment check list before you race. READ MORE
Just a reminder-SWIX is using a different format than in the past and you must register an account with the SWIX website, then you can sign in as many times as you would like throughout the season.
How to access the SSCV Key Partnership SWIX purchase opportunity.
Remember- You must first register an account, then sign in under that account. Please follow the steps below!
Please follow this link- www.teamswix.com/club
- Register an account under your email address using the code in the next bullet point, specific to your Team/Vail-
- club-vail-NScZ2Yb4
- You will need to register your first and last name, email address, then create a password of seven letters and one number (containing 1 lower and 1 upper case letter).
Once you register, then you can login and enjoy your hard coded Key Partnership SWIX discount.
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The SYNC Team store is up and running. SSCV Logo Wear is now available and shipping on-demand. We are excited to announce a lot of brand new items this season, including new dryland training gear, beanies, and baseball caps. Alpine Team uniforms are also available for purchase. If you have an Alpine uniform from the past three seasons you are not required to purchase a new one. Please note that Alpine uniform jackets are for purchase by current SSCV athletes only.
Use this link to access the SYNC Team Store and use password: sscv21
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SSCV Volunteer Opportunities
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New volunteer positions have been added today. Volunteer sign-up and related volunteer information is available here. Each volunteer must sign the Volunteer Waiver at this link prior to taking part in any volunteer activities. Please know how grateful we are for your volunteer efforts and all that your help makes possible. We could not run these events without you.
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Accepting January 3C Nominations for SSCV Athletes and Staff Members!
At the very core of what the SSCV staff does each day is develop CHARACTER, COURAGE AND COMMITMENT in our athletes both on and off the hill as well as emulate CHARACTER, COURAGE AND COMMITMENT for them as their role model. Please take the opportunity to nominate an athlete for this very important recognition. An SSCV staff member is also selected each month December through April as a 3C staff winner. Anybody can nominate any SSCV athlete or staff member for 3C recognition. The January 3C nomination deadline for athletes and staff is Tuesday, January 18th. You can quickly fill out a nomination form online at the links below.
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SSCV Classified Group on Facebook
Just a quick reminder that SSCV has an SSCV Classified Group* on Facebook. This is a forum for those looking to buy/sell gently used equipment and gear.
* Go to SSCV Classifieds Group on Facebook and request to join the group. You need a Facebook account to participate.
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More In the News - SSCV Athletes and Alumni
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Andringa Announces Retirement
U.S Ski & Snowboard - December 30, 2021 - Casey Andringa has no regrets. The 2018 Olympian defined his mogul skiing career by giving it his all. He fought through years of injuries and rehabs, only to return to a full-length mogul course and realize he could give no more. After four years representing the United States, Andringa has officially hung up his competitive skis, closing a career that includes seven top-10 World Cup finishes, one World Championships team, and one Olympic appearance. READ MORE
(Photo by David Ramos - Getty Images)
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Moltzan Top U.S Finisher in Lienz Giant Slalom
U.S Ski & Snowboard - December 28, 2021 - Paula Moltzan led the U.S. Alpine Ski Team women in the giant slalom in Lienz, Austria, finishing 22nd. Mikaela Shiffrin did not race due to a positive COVID-19 test. READ MORE
(Photo by Getty Images/Agence Zoom-Christophe Pallot)
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Mikaela Shiffrin is back at it
In her first race back on the FIS World Cup after coming down with COVID-19 over the holidays, Ski & Snowboard Club Vail alumna and US Alpine Team member Mikaela Shiffrin put down a blazing second run to take second place in the Zagreb, Croatia night slalom. SSCV alumna Paula Moltzan was 11th. See complete article below.
Some recent press coverage is below on Mikaela's season.
- US Ski & Snowboard - January 4, 2022 - Shiffrin Returns to World Cup to Take Second in Zagreb; Moltzan 11th READ MORE
- Vail Daily - December 22, 2021 - Mikaela Shiffrin second at Courchevel World Cup giant slalom - READ MORE
- Vail Daily - December 21, 2021 - Mikaela Shiffrin wins World Cup giant slalom in Courchevel, reclaims overall lead - READ MORE
- Ski Racing - December 12, 2021 - Shiffrin Scores Second Super-G Podium in Two Days in St. Moritz - READ MORE
- US Ski & Snowboard - December 12, 2021 - Shiffrin Scores Second Super-G Podium in Two Days in St. Moritz - READ MORE
- US Ski & Snowboard - December 11, 2021 - Podium for Shiffrin in St. Moritz Super-G - READ MORE
- Vail - Beaver Creek Magazine - December 3, 2021 - Mikaela Shiffrin Faces the Competition with Mom by Her Side - READ MORE
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Cornelius, Smart close out Panorama NorAms with wins
---including SSCV alumna Reece Bell on the podium
Ski Racing - December 19, 2021 - Amelia Smart won both slalom races in the Panorama NorAm series, which concluded on Saturday. Vail’s Reece Bell, racing for Great Britain, and Elese Sommerova of the Czech Republic finished in second and third, respectively. Bell and Somerova have never been on the NorAm podium before. READ MORE
(Photo by US Ski Team)
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St. Moritz World Cup Tracker
--including SSCV alumnus Thomas Walsh taking 4th
Team USA - December 17, 2021 - Team USA kicked off its 2021-22 world cup season on December 17 in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Competition begins with giant slalom on the 17th, and runs through Dec. 21. READ MORE
(Photo by Kathleen Walsh)
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Independent American Skier Alex Leever Ready for WC Season Debut
Ski Racing - December 10, 2021 – If you ask Team America’s Alex Leever if he ever thought he would make it this far in his career, you might be surprised by the answer.
According to Leever, if your deepest passion is still alive, prospering, and growing, why would you stop? For the 26-year-old, it’s a self-reflection that continues to drive his determination to excel at the top of the sport and chase yet another year of improving to the best of his ability. READ MORE
(Photo from Ski Racing)
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SSCV Alumna and US Freestyle Team Member Morgan Schild Retires
SSCV - December 10, 2021 – Ski & Snowboard Club Vail alumna and US Freestyle Team member Morgan Schild has retired. She has set a great example for SSCV with many years of hard work, commitment and grit, which will surely prepare her for an amazing next chapter. Thank you, Morgan, for all you brought to SSCV and the sport over your career.
(Photo by Women Fitness)
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Support SSCV Athletes While you Shop!
Just think of how much you may be purchasing online these days including your holiday shopping, groceries and your other shopping needs. Please consider taking a moment to register with the companies below to support SSCV athletes through your applicable purchases. Join Giving Assistant to start donating a percentage of your online purchases from stores like Home Depot, Target and Gap to name a few. You can also sign up with CitiMarket and Amazon to have your purchases generate donations to SSCV.
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