Greetings NENSA Community ~

We have been blessed with some absolutely gorgeous summer weather thus far. Summer is a great time to shake up your regular routine and try something different and fun. I am a lifelong runner, walker & hiker - but now back in Vermont - with miles and miles of gravel roads, I have been out exploring on two wheels. This Saturday I will be participating in the 41st annual Campton Badminton Tournament in Woodford - started by my brother Lyons and his best friend Donald, when they were in high school. Yes, it is a great annual tradition, a time to catch up with old friends, but it is also a fierce competition. It goes without saying that there is always some friendly banter beforehand, but once the matches begin - may the best human win! May you all find your own kind of summer fun!

This week we are revealing the third of our NENSA Award recipients for 2022 ~ our Chummy Broomhall Volunteer Award. Read all about our wonderful winner this year, Carol Van Dyke of Stowe VT in the article below and stay tuned each week this month as we unveil the rest of our 2022 NENSA Award winners!

Here is what we have for you in this week's KickZone:
  • 2022 Chummy Broomhall Award goes to Carol Van Dyke
  • Recap of the Eastern Regional Elite Group (REG) Camp
  • NENSA 2023 Championship Event Sites Announced
  • 4th Annual virtual Roy-llerski is ongoing for the month of July
From our Partners:
From U.S. Ski & Snowboard:
  • US Ski and Snowboard Sets Selection Criteria for 2022-23 World Cup and 2023 World Championships
  • U18 NTG Camp Recap from Whistler B.C.
From FasterSkier.com:
  • NENSA Summer Series Kicks Off with Lost Nation Roll and Some On-Snow Action

Be well ~

Best,
Amie

Amie Witten Smith
Executive Director
New England Nordic Ski Association
Amie@nensa.net

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2022 Chummy Broomhall Volunteer Award goes to Carol Van Dyke
The Chummy Broomhall Award is given out every year to a volunteer who embodies the ethos of Chummy who was the Chisholm Ski Club leader for 70 plus years, a 2x Olympian, and builder of the Olympic race courses for Palisades Tahoe, Lake Placid, and Black Mountain. He embodied the spirit of being a volunteer generously giving his time and energy to generations of skiers. It is in this spirit that this award be in his honor for the unsung heroes of ski racing. We are thrilled to share with you all that Carol Van Dyke of Stowe, VT and the Stowe Nordic Club is the winner of the 2022 Chummy Broomhall Award. Carol has made seemingly endless volunteer contributions to the ski community and she has positively impacted so many with her hard work, dedication, and tenacious spirit.

Carol grew up in Stowe, Vermont and first tried cross country skiing in 1973 at the Trapp Family Lodge. Since then she has been the Event Director for many events at the Trapp Family Lodge including the 2007 Bill Koch Festival, NENSA Eastern High School Championships, many Eastern Cups and UVM Winter Carnivals, a Super Tour, and NCAA Championships. Carol has three kids who all went through the Stowe BKL program where Carol was a BKL leader from 1996 to 2002 also coaching NENSA’s very own Youth & Introductory Program Director. She’s a former president of the Stowe Nordic Club, and was the Stowe High School Nordic ski coach from 2001 to 2018. Carol served as President of the NENSA Board from 2016 to 2022, is a USSS Level 2 certified coach, and a Level 1 Technical Delegate. Carol is also a long time instructor for the New England Women’s XC Ski Day event and this past year when injury meant she couldn’t ski, she still showed up to help doing any and all tasks possible...read the full story HERE 
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2022 Eastern Regional Elite Group Camp a Huge Success
The Eastern Regional Camp (REG) is always a highlight of the summer for coaches and athletes alike. This years gathering was special as it was hosted over the Fourth of July — featured an open rollerski race, real snow to ski on, and an incredibly focused group of athletes and coaches. We are so lucky to have the resource of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center and owe a huge thank you to Anna Schulz for her vision and organization. While one component of the camp includes testing that can place athletes further on the US Ski Team pathway — the driving message was that this was a purposeful training camp with opportunities to work with new coaches and get to know athletes from other areas.

The first full day of camp included an open rollerski race that expanded the experience of a typical physical test. Not only were the REG athletes competing amongst themselves, but there were other skiers in the field. This included Elite skiers from the Green Racing Project and SMS T2 as well as local juniors and masters skiers. The course featured two bicycle ramps, one right out of the start and another in the stadium that skiers navigated each lap. While this wasn’t an agility race (or cross country cross “XCX”) the added benefit of the ramps challenges the the racers, while providing a fun component for skiers and spectators alike!...the full story, photo gallery, results, and link to additional media coverage can be found HERE
Whether you are a coach, parent, volunteer, or athlete, we all play a role in providing a safe environment for the sports that we love. U.S. Ski & Snowboard  Athlete Safety policies, the SafeSport Code, and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard MAAPP help us support that culture of safety.  
  • If you witness or are aware of inappropriate behavior or misconduct - REPORT IT!
  • Reports may be made anonymously!
  • Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse – Report to law enforcement or child protective services in your jurisdiction immediately.
  • Reports to the Center - SafeSport hotline at 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233) or CLICK HERE to complete an online reporting form.
  • Reports to U.S. Ski & Snowboard - CLICK HERE

You may see QR codes posted at events this season. The QR codes open a page on www.usskiandsnowboard.org for quick links to reporting from your smartphone.
Learn more about reporting and try the QR Code:

Thank you for your diligence in maintaining sport safety and protecting our athletes. 
NENSA 2023 Championship
Event Sites Announced
NENSA is excited to announce the host sites for the 2023 U16 Eastern Championships and Eastern High School Championships!

Eastern High School Championships will be held at Middlebury’s Rikert Nordic Center in Ripton, VT on March 10 – 12, 2023. Rikert has proven time and again that they can hold very successful races in March, including last winter’s Grand Prix and the 2016 EHSC.

The 2023 U16 Championships will be held at Fort Kent Outdoor Center in Fort Kent, ME on March 17 – 19, 2023. The FKOC did an amazing job hosting the 2020 Eastern High School Championships and we are thrilled to be working with them again on U16s in 2023. The hosts are excited to share their world class venue and abundant natural snow with our speedy juniors!...click HERE to see the full story, event links, and 2022 recap videos.
THANK YOU TO OUR NENSA CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS:
4th Annual Roy-llerski is in full swing for the whole month of July ~ there is still plenty of time to join the fun!
NENSA and The Maine Outdoor Wellness Center are thrilled to host the 4th annual Roy-llerski and fundraiser this year during this month of July. The event, originally created by Jenny Wilbraham, was created in memory of Roy Varney to bring together the nordic community for support and to enjoy the sport they all shared.

This year, the event will have both virtual and in-person options, we encourage anyone that can participate with a group and make the most of it! Using the date of Roy’s passing (7/1/19), the challenge is to ski, run, or ride 71.19km OR for 71:19 (1h:11m:19s), spread over a couple of days, weeks, or the entire month if need be. If you are in the Turner (ME) area, you can reach out to Dustin Williamson (dustin.williamson@msad52.org), Tash Varney (nvarney207@gmail.com), and Jenny Wilbraham (jenwilb.ski@gmail.com) about in-person offerings. Folks can also reach out via the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center instagram HERE. 

There is a $10 entry fee that will be donated to Maine Outdoor Wellness Center.

Have fun, stay safe, and take the spirit of the journey with you! Sharing photos or GPS tracks over social media is highly encouraged (tag the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center and NENSA and use #forRoy).

Registrant Categories:
Rockstar: For those aiming to ski 71.19 in one shot – for time or challenge.
Speedy Repeater: Combine multiple skis to reach 71.19km.
Bill Koch/Recreational/Time Trial: Ski 7.119km non-stop or use the event as a time trial.
Art for Roy: Design the coolest fitness tracker art file to honor Roy! #forRoy
1:11:19: Ski as far as you can in 71 minutes and 19 seconds.

Register HERE!!!

Prizes:
The first 10 registrants, 8 raffled registrants, and 2 randomly selected social promoters will win an event bag with swag from The MOWC and LL Bean.
THANK YOU TO OUR NENSA SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
NENSA Summer Rollerski Trucker Hats for Sale!
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From our NENSA Partners:

In The News:
July 8
US Ski and Snowboard Sets Selection Criteria for 2022-23 World Cup and 2023 World Championships
Now that World Cup and SuperTour calendars for the 2022-23 season are confirmed, we have finalized the 2023 Nordic World Championships selection criterion and the 2022-23 World Cup selection criterion. Both criteria have been approved by the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sport Committee.
The Nordic World Championships criterion for Planica, SLO 2023 can be found here:
The Cross Country World Cup criterion for 2022-23 can be found here:

June 29
U18 NTG Camp Recap from Whistler B.C.
After an untold number of bear sightings and many hours of quality training, the U18 National Training Group (NTG) camp wrapped up in Whistler, B.C. the third week of June. The first of the National Nordic Foundations (NNF) Summer Series, the goals of the camp were twofold: the first was to give these athletes a chance to meet and train together, particularly since the annual U18 Nordic Nations Cup trip was canceled in January due to high COVID-19 cases in Norway; the second was to familiarize the athletes with the venue and living environment in Whistler, as it will be the site of the upcoming 2023 Junior/U23 World Ski Championships in January. ...Read More at FasterSkier.com
From FasterSkier:
Ella Hall | July 13, 2022
NENSA Summer Series Kicks Off with Lost Nation Roll and Some On-Snow Action:
The 2022 NENSA Summer Series hosted its first rollerski race of the season at the beginning of July. The Lost Nation Roll took place at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center on July 3rd, and by all accounts, was a huge success. Both men and women raced 10 k in an interval start format on the Outdoor Center’s paved rollerski loop...Read More at FasterSkier.com
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Upcoming Events
A Look Ahead at the NENSA Calendar
Full NENSA.net Calendar Listing HERE


December 17-18: Eastern Cup #1: Rikert Eastern Cup Opener Ripton, Vermont

Looking Ahead to 2023:
January 14-15: Eastern Cup #2: Chisholm Ski Club Eastern Cup and Bates Carnival Rumford, Maine
January 22: Women’s XC Ski Day
February 4-5: Eastern Cup #3: Roy Varney Memorial Quarry Road Eastern Cup, Waterville Maine
February 18-19: Eastern Cup #4: Dublin Double Eastern Cup Dublin, New Hampshire
March 4-5: New England BKL Festival, Craftsbury, VT
March 10-12: Eastern High School Championships, Rikert, VT
March 17-19: Eastern U16 Championships, Fort Kent ME
March 22-26: Supertour Finals - Craftsbury VT

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