Team Survey Results are In…..Here’s what you think

Posted by bvsef at 11:50 am

The Team Program surveys seeking to collect member feedback on this season’s teams closed on May 15. As you recall we published two surveys, one for the Race and Race Devo teams and on for the All Mountain/Freeski/Snowboard teams. We had a reasonable response of 25 members between both surveys. Thanks to those who responded!

As in the past, the surveys indicated that some aspects were very positive and some aspects of the teams require improvement.  The results and comments from these surveys will be very helpful for the Mountain in developing next season’s team programs. Since BVSEF supports the teams in terms of communication, there are some important action items we can implement to improve in the future.

Click on the survey results link below to view the detailed results.

Freeski, Devo and All Mountain Teams Survey Results

Race Team and Race Devo Survey Results

Let us know what you think….BV Team Program Survey Now Open

Posted by bvsef at 10:23 am

At the conclusion of each season, BVSEF collaborates with Bear Valley Mountain to assess the past season’s team programs. We ask that parents and, as appropriate, participants take a few minutes to provide input so that the programs can be improved and continue to meet your needs.

This year we have created two surveys one for the Freeski, Devo and All Mountain teams and one for the Race and Race Devo teams. The surveys are very similar but do differ in several important aspects.  If you had participants on several teams, please complete a survey for each participant. For example, if you had one athlete on the Race Devo team and one on the All Mountain Youth Ski (Devo) team complete a survey for each. If one athlete was on the All Mountain Youth Ski team and one was on the All Mountain Youth Board team, complete a survey for both. In some cases, the survey tool may not let you complete a second survey. If this occurs send a email to info@bvsef.org with the subject line “additional survey” and you will be sent a link that will allow additional surveys to be completed.

The survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete depending on the extent of your comments.  The surveys are anonymous. Click on the survey links below to complete the survey for the team(s) on which your athlete participated.

Freeski, Devo and All Mountain Team Survey

Race Team / Race Devo Survey

We will keep the surveys open until May 15 but we encourage your input while the team experience is fresh.

Thank you for your input

7th Annual Slush Cup…Great Season-ending Event

Posted by bvsef at 11:06 am

In an exciting end to the unusual 2011-2012 season, the 7th Annual Slush Cup was a great success on Sunday April 15.  With perfect weather, sixty-five competitors competed in their respective categories in the always exciting dual slalom format. There were some very close races such as April Johnson edging out Michelle Morozinski for first place in Female 12 and under Alpine category by just 1/100 of a second.

John Colonias turned in the fastest time of the event with a 20.06 second run beating second fastest time of Patrick Caron by just over 1/10 of a second. But there was not much room for error with young warrior Karl Arvidsson coming in just 2/10 of a second behind at 20.27. Leann Lupo took the honors for the fastest female with a time of 21.39.

Thanks to all who participated and especially those who helped stage the event.

Complete results are below

Register Now for the Slush Cup – April 15th

Posted by bvsef at 6:52 am

Don’t delay….register now for the 7th annual Slush Cup Dual GS race scheduled to be held on Sunday, April 15th.  This is a fun race open to all ages, abilities and disciplines. You will race head to head with friends and family to see who is the fastest competitor in each class. So whether you 7 or 70, snowboarder, telemarker or alpine skier come out and join the fun.

New this year is the  Gaudy Superhero Cape Contest:

• Four categories: 13 and Under, 14+, Male and Female.
• Awards will be determined by a “people poll” at the awards ceremony.
• You have to wear your cape during your Slush Cup race.
• You must be present to win!
• Cape Safety Rules:
  • Capes should attach to the shoulders securely (sturdy safety pins will work) and not attach around the neck.
  • Capes should not reach more than 2″below the waist of the participant.
  • They cannot cover the face (sorry, Batman!)

Entry fee is $15 for youth (12 and under) and $25 for adults (13+) if you register online at AlpineReg. Registration day of the event is $20 for youth and $35 for adults

Bear Valley Racer Takes the Podium at NASTAR Nationals

Posted by bvsef at 7:50 pm

Luka Biagioli and his dad, Mario,both  qualified for the NASTAR Nationals held in Winter Park, CO. So with a good bit of excitement they headed off to Colorado to take part in the national competition. Joining hundreds of other racers, they made their way to their respective starts, not knowing what to expect but determined to do their best.  Well their best was awesome.  Luka made the podium, placing third in the 9-10 men’s bronze division while Mario place fifth in men’s 55-59 ultra competitive platinum division.

Congratulations to two of Bear Valley’s NASTAR racers.

Right- Luka in the start gate

Left -Luka on right in blue jacket

MARCH MADNESS: CENTRAL SERIES FINALE HELD IN BLIZZARD

Posted by bvsef at 5:10 pm

Diminished Bear Valley Squad Steps-up
by Warren Alford

Saturday, March 24, 2012

J4 Boys

1^st- Trevor Powell, DRRT
2^nd- Gennady Sytnik, BVSEF
3^rd- Nick Pastenieks, DRSC
4^th- Timothy Bender, CPST
5^th- Christian Davidson, BVSEF
6^th- Reaves Forrest, CPST
7^th- Michael Fellows, BVSEF
8^th- Chase Crider, CPST
9^th- Joshua Selig, DRRT
10^th- Scott Bell, CPST

J4 Girls-

1^st- Caroline Cole, CPST
2^nd- Liberty Rimmer, DRRT
3^rd- Gabrielle Salinas, CPST
4^th- Mckenzie Gast, DRRT
5^th- Kaylee McClenahan, DRRT
6^th- Daria Dragicevic, DRRT
7^th- Sydney Cave, DRRT
8^th- Robbie Munk, DRRT
9^th- Lacey Clark, CPST
10^th- Sophia Kline, DRRT

DNF- Abby Youngblood, BVSEF

J5 Boys

1^st- Reagan Wallis, DRRT
2^nd- Stash Perry, DRRT
3^rd- Joshua Salinas, CPST
4^th- Sawyer Alford, BVSEF
5^th- Danny Kelsay, DRRT
6^th- Evan Lear, DRRT
7^th- Luca Krueger, DRRT
8^th- Jake Kalia, DRRT Adam Sundberg, CPST
9^th- Ethan Perry, DRRT
10^th- Danny Youngblood, BVSEF

J5 Girls

1^st- Michelle Morozinski, BVSEF
2^nd- Cassia Garrett, CPST
3^rd- Viktoria Sundberg, CPST
4^th- Ava Law- DRRT
5th- Evin Haworth, CPST
6^th- Jensen Perry, DRRT
7^th- Kaylin Farmer, CPST
8^th- Lucy Guo
9th- Sarah Bruno, DRRT
10^th- Regan Jackson, CPST

J6 Boys

1st- Seth Kalia, DRRT
2nd- Varun Suklikar, DRRT
3^rd- Josh Kalia, DRRT
4^th-Etienne Dollar, BVSEF
5^th- Adam Sundberg, CPST
6^th- Grant Selig, DRRT
7^th- Owen Bartholow, DRRT
8^th- Tej Suklikar, DRRT
9^th- Jake Shawkey, BVSEF
10^th- Robert Farmer, CPST

J6 Girls

1st- Victoria Gast, DRRT
2nd- Annika Vaughn, DRRT
3^rd- Riley Booth, DRRT
4^th- Alexis Ghiglier, DRRT
5^th- Josie Waltner, YWC
6^th- Megan Slater, DRRT
7^th- Sarah Cole, CPST
8^th-Adalie Waltner, YWC
9^th- Elianna Dollar, BVSEF
10^th- Katherine Guo, DRRT

Sunday, March 25, 2012

J4 Boys

1st- Timothy Bender, CPST
2nd- Trevor Powell, DRRT
3^rd- Gennady Sytnik, BVSEF
4^th- Reaves Forrest, CPST
5^th- Michael Fellows, BVSEF
6^th- Chase Crider, CPST
7^th- Joshua Selig, DRRT
DNF - Christian Davidson, BVSEF

J4 Girls

1st- Caroline Cole, CPST
2nd- Libby Rimmer, DRRT
3^rd- Abby Youngblood, BVSEF
4^th- Mckenzie Gast, DRRT
5^th- Kaylee McClenahan, DRRT
6^th- Gabrielle Salinas, CPST
7^th-  Sydney Cave, DRRT
8^th- Robbie Munk, DRRT Lacey Clark, CPST
9^th- Alice Horton, DRRT
10^th- Daria Dragicevic, DRRT

J5 Boys

1st- Sawyer Alford, BVSEF
2nd- Reagan Wallis, DRRT
3^rd- Luca Krueger, DRRT
4^th- Danny Kelsay, DRRT
5^th- Jake Kalia, DRRT
6^th- Evan Lear, DRRT
7^th- Bennett Liu, DRRT
8^th- Danny Youngblood, BVSEF
9^th-  Jett Sumunaci, DRRT
10^th- Mason Haworth, CPST

J5 Girls

1st- Michelle Morozinski, BVSEF
2nd- Cassia Garrett, CPST
3^rd- Viktoria Sundberg, CPST
4^th- Ava Law, DRRT
5^th- Jensen Perry, DRRT Elizabeth Gammariello, CPST
6^th- Evin Haworth, CPST
7^th- Kaylin Farmer, CPST Sarah Bruno, DRRT
8^th- Lucy Guo, DRRT
9^th- Viktoria Gast, DRRT
10^th- Regan Jackson, CPST

J6 Boys

1st- Seth Kalia, DRRT
2nd- Carson Parco, BVSEF
3^rd- Robert Farmer, CPST
4^th- Etienne Dollar, BVSEF
5^th- Adam Sundberg, CPST
6^th- Grant Selig, DRRT
7^th- Tej Suklikar, DRRT
8^th- Jake Shawkey, BVSEF
9^th- Owen Bartholow, DRRT

J6 Girls

1st- Annika Vaughn, DRRT
2nd- Josie Waltner, YWC
3^rd- Alexis Ghiglier, DRRT
4^th- Sarah Bruno, DRRT
5^th- Riley Booth, DRRT
6^th- Sarah Cole, CPST
7^th- Kelsey Burr, DRRT
8^th- Elianna Dollar, BVSEF
9^th- Katherine Guo, DRRT
10^th- Natasha Salinas, CPST

Bear Valley Racers Dominate Top Spot On China Peak Podium

Posted by bvsef at 12:20 pm

Bear Valley Racers Dominate Top Spot On China Peak Podium
Dodge Ridge Holds On To Central Series Lead

by Warren Alford

Huntington Lake, CA- The China Peak Ski Team hosted the second race of the FarWest Central Series over the March 3-4 weekend and used the home court to their advantage, winning the most points and moving ahead of Bear Valley into second place in the division. Dodge Ridge held on to a slim lead in the overall race for the season title and the coveted “Rasmussen Cup” that is awarded to the highest scoring team at the end of the season. Unofficial point totals are listed below.

J4 Boys

Bear Valley’s Gennady Sytnik had the fastest times both Saturday and Sunday to remain unbeaten in the category this season. Christian Davidson was in the third spot Saturday and had one of the more dramatic ski pre-releases in recent memory on Sunday with his ski arcing so much the binding opened like a trap and launched him.

Michael Fellows was fourth on Saturday but along with Christian, DNF’d on Sunday. John McGrory was talking his way through the course on Saturday, finishing 8^th after getting bucked off at the mid-course bump but came back with a 3^rd place finish Sunday.

Max Wu had a difficult 1^st run Saturday, but a top 10 second run then had a good first run Sunday before a pre-race injury from a collision with a teammate (ok, it was Sawyer) forced him out of the competition.
Team Totals: BV- 92; CP- 84; DR- 13; YWC- 0

J4 Girls

Abby Youngblood (BV) rebounded from a challenging run Saturday wearing borrowed ski boots (certain SUR Award nomination) to win on Sunday laying down the two fastest times and a 4 second advantage over the next fastest racer.

Sarah Pye finished both days unlike a number of other racers and was 17^th on Saturday and 14^th Sunday.
Team Totals: DR- 90; CP- 69; BV- 38; YWC: 0

J5 Boys

Danny Youngblood DQ’d Saturday but grabbed the 5 spot on Sunday with two strong runs Sunday. Sawyer Alford hiked twice in the first run Saturday leaving himself over 20 seconds to make up but managed a 14^th place finish with the second fastest second run. He DNF’d Sunday.

Carson Parco moved up from the J6s for BV into the 9^th place scoring badly needed points for the team on Saturday.
Team Totals: DR- 117; CP- 61; BV- 21; YWC: 0

J5 Girls

Bear Valley’s Michelle Morozinski extended her unbeaten streak this season even thoughthis remains the most competitive category in the Central Series.

Diana McGrory “skied up” into the J5s on Sunday with a 9^th place finish.
Team Totals: CP- 94; DR- 57; BV- 57; YWC: 2

J6/J7Boys

Carson Parco, threw a 360 in the middle of the run Sunday and still managed a top ten finish in the category. 1^st year 6, Etienne Dollar DQ’d Saturday but grabbed the 8^th spot Sunday. 1^st year J6 Jake Shawkey was 6^th on Sunday after taking a short stroll to end up out of the top 10 on Saturday.

J6 Girls

Diana McGrory was 6^th on Saturday while Elianna Dollar, two years younger than any other racer on the circuit, finished 9^th on Saturday and 10^th on Sunday.

Rasmussen Cup Team Totals:
Dodge Ridge- 581
China Peak- 561
Bear Valley- 467
Yosemite- 41

*All results are unofficial

Event photos can be viewed at www.mtnphoto.smugmug.com and are searchable by name or bib number so it is easy to find your racer!

Low resolution images can be saved directly from the site for free. You can purchase high resolution files for immediate download or order high quality prints for a reasonable price from the site (they use the best lab in the business and ship quickly).

Bear Valley NASTAR Racers Qualify for NASTAR Nationals in Winter Park

Posted by bvsef at 4:54 pm

Bear Valley’s return to NASTAR this season has produced some great results with many of our racers qualifying for the National Championship in Winter Park, CO.

The event will include the Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships, the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships, a Family Challenge and a Pro-Am Team Competition. There will be parties, concerts, Warren Miller movies, race video and games to unite the fans of the sport with current and former U.S. Ski Team’s athletes.

The Championships celebration is March 22-April 1. The Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships are March 23 – 25, with Team races taking place on March 26 & 27 and the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships March 28-April 1.

More detailed information is available on the NASTAR website

To register for the event you must Login to your record and click on the Register Here banner in your record.

NASTAR Mid-Season Pass Now Available

Posted by bvsef at 3:06 am

Since the race series is approximately half way through, we are offering a Mid-Season Special for NASTAR race passes for the remainder of the season. Adult passes are only $50 and kids (13 and under) are $25.  If you have not yet come out and skied the course, now is the time to give it a try….it is a ton of fun!

You can purchase the NASTAR Race Passes at the reduced Mid-Season Price online by clicking here.

In order to help us get a good start list for each race day, please drop by the NASTAR area in the Sunroom and let us know if you are going to race each day.

All in a day’s work….er…FUN

Posted by bvsef at 2:55 am

You may not have caught this from the competition updates of last week but we have an amazing athlete at Bear Valley in the person of Sawyer Alford.  On Sunday January 29th, Bear Valley hosted the Rasmussen Classic USSA sanctioned Slalom race and a Slopestyle Competition.  Sawyer entered both events, figuring the timing of the competitions would align perfectly.

So first off Sawyer made  his SL run with the event beginning at 10 am. He had a hot run and finished with the second fastest first run time. Alpine racing technical events such as SL are two run races with a break between the runs to reset the course. Sawyer used this opportunity to dash over the the Slopestyle event and put in an excellent performance placing second in the 12 and under Men’s ski division.

Changing back into his race gear, he headed back to the SL course for his afternoon run where he put in another ripping run to place first in the J5 Men’s category.

Congratulations to Sawyer for one stellar day of competitive achievement