SASSI Recap

Thanks to the parents supporting the Nordic Team at The Sassi Race Saturday as well as the earlier races this year. I have noticed the days are staying lighter longer as we practiced last week, a telling sign that we are into the important period of the ski season.  This week is the last regular season race followed by the WMC races and then the State Races. Despite a low snow season so far we have had five races and have had on snow practice most days.  The team has worked hard and we are getting good results and efforts from both the boy's and girl's team members.  A few highlights so far are our first NIGHT race at Mt Cranmore in N.H, two trips to Rumford, one to Starks Hill in Fryeburg and a fun Sprint Race at Pineland.  I have been pleased with the many top results on both girl's and boy's teams.  But as gratifying as these results are it is most pleasing to see the level of commitment by all team members. Our Girls Team is well known and they have attained a high level of expectation in the WMC, the boys team is also improving and I look forward to continued development from them as well.  This past Saturday we did the Sassi Race at Black Mountain.  Thanks to all parents who helped out, driving, supporting the team at the race and waxing, it would be impossible to do this type of event without help. I read the race report from the Chisholm Ski Club stating there were 480 racers at the Sassi, this continues to be one of the largest HS ski races in NE. Despite  very challenging track conditions the team performed well.  We qualified four J 2's for the Maine Team who will represent the State at the NE J2 Festival.  This is a great event and one that has started many young skiers on a great path in skiing. Congratulations to Samantha, Jesse, Graham and Eli.  Other high and low lights from the race, Zoe placing 4th against the best high school girls in Maine, Carlin, John and Ben all benefited from OK skis and had great races, Lars skied a solid race and placed well in the J2 race. Unfortunately  Lily missed her start and gave up lots of time, she has shown real improvement this year and she will be charged up this Wednesday I am sure. Emelie and Teagan skied well in a strong girls field, I know they would have had even better results had the wax worked.  The wax team tried many different wax combinations, however changing conditions and no good test track worked against us nailing the right mix Saturday. Despite less than stellar wax the girls were a strong 4th and the boy's 9th, a good result against the best teams in the state.


John