MSEF

MSEF Medical Insurance Requirement

2011-11-21T13:21:00.000-07:00

MSEF athletes are required to have medical insurance as a prerequisite to membership and participation in MSEF activities.

Missoula Ski Team Dryland Training 2011/2012 Season

2011-09-28T21:19:00.000-06:00

September 26, 2011

Greetings Parents and Racers,

School's back in session and winter is right around the corner! Now is the time to start thinking about getting in shape for the coming race season. If we're big and strong, we can make the most of early season time on snow; reduce the chance of injury, dial down fatigue and dial up the FUN!

MSEF is offering an optional dryland training program for any athletes who are interested. For those who have attended in the past, it will be the same drill. Meet in the Gateway to the Rattlesnake Park (East side of Van Buren, right next to I-90) by 4:15. Practice will focus on agility, flexibility, cardio, and core strength and will conclude at 5:15. The YSL team will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays and the J3&UPs will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. An optional gymnastics class will be offered on Fridays from 4 to 5 and will be open to both age groups. The official start of dryland will be Tuesday, Oct 4th and will conclude Friday, Nov 18th.

I am excited that we will again be able to have a gymnastics session - those who participated last year had a blast. The first class will be Friday, Oct 7th and be held 7 consecutive Fridays until Nov. 18th. To enroll in the Friday gymnastics class, each racer must have a signed waiver -Gym Activity Waiver Form- and payment before the start of the first class. You may print out a copy of the attached waiver, or plan to fill one out the first Friday. The class will cost $66.50, which breaks down to $9.50 a class - a bargain for access to the instructors, tramps, and foam pit. The spatial awareness the racers gain from the movement instruction we are given becomes a huge asset in the race course. I highly recommend this optional class.

Winter is right around the corner, though hard to believe after such a gorgeous weekend. I'm excited for another tremendous ski season. To all the racers not otherwise committed with sports in October and November, I'm calling out to you to join me for dryland! We'll do some working out, we'll play some games, we'll get stronger, and we'll have fun! Stay tuned for more news or updates.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The MSEF medical release form and the MSEF waiver and consent form will be required for participation.

Best,

Ben Stonebraker

MSEF Assistant Head Coach

Head Coach: Peter Maxwell

2011-09-09T12:19:00.000-06:00

Peter & Kari

My life as a ski racer began at age seven when I started racing in Central Division for Afton Alps, Minnesota. With hard work and determination, from J4s to J1s, I qualified for Jr. Championships six times and was an athletic scholarship, All American collegiate alpine athlete with Rocky Mountain College. I continue to race USSA races today. My USSA national Slalom points are 60 and my Giant Slalom points are 80.

My life as a coach began in college when I assisted with YSL for the Silver Run Ski Team in Red Lodge, MT. I furthered my skill and experience when coaching J1-J3’s for the Bridger Ski Foundation in Bozeman. I later returned to Minnesota, coaching with Team Gilboa as their J4 coach. I have coached all ages and abilities of racers in my tenure at Gilboa. This is where I have spent the last thirteen years.

I have coached for Team Gilboa summer racing camps at Mount Hood and camps in Snowbird and Loveland Pass. I completed my Level 300 coaches training at Winter Park and became a level 400 coach in Mammoth. I have coached J3 and J4 Jr. Championships as well as represented athletes at Whistler Cup. I have been an official and chief of course at many series and championship races. I have invested a lot of time in developing a comprehensive dryland training program.

In addition to coaching, I have spent ten years teaching with the Minneapolis Public Schools with an emphasis in Physical Education and Health. I also have experience as a competitive, nationally ranked cyclist. I raced professionally with Bianchi-Martini, an international mountain bike racing team. This year I was runner up to the Minnesota Masters 35+ road rider of the year.

I have felt grateful to work in professions where I have been able to use my innate skills while growing and developing them more completely. I am passionate about ski racing and love working with athletes of all ages. I believe in a lifestyle of health, fitness, and well being. I feel that time spent skiing, unlike many other competitive sports, is an investment for a lifetime.

I look forward to experiencing each athlete's individual growth, establishing relationships with their families as well as collaborating and growing with other coaches. My wife, Kari, and I look forward to returning to Montana, especially Missoula. Let’s ski!

Kent Johns Wins Northern Division Gold Cup

2011-06-23T14:10:00.001-06:00

2011 Northern Division Awards

Jim Barrier Gold Cup

The Gold Cup is Northern Division’s premier race series. This is a continental cup type competition for the top racers in Northern Division. Races counting for Gold Cup points include the J1, J2, and J3 qualifiers and are open to all A, J1, J2, and J3 competitors. Awards are given for overall and also by class. The class awards are based on points scored within the class.

Overall Winners:

Women: Carter Theade, Silver Run Ski Team

Men: Kent Johns, Missoula Ski Education Foundation

Class Winners:

A’s:

Women: Megan Thees, Rocky Mountain College

Men: Jonathan Diem, Rocky Mountain College

J1’s:

Women: Blake Nix Jackson, Silver Run Ski Foundation

Men: Travis Haller, Missoula Ski Education Foundation

J2’s:

Women: Carter Theade, Silver Run Ski Team

Men: Kent Johns, Missoula Ski Education Foundation

J3’s:

Women: Erica Christian, Bridger Ski Foundation

Men: Nevada Kramer, Whitefish Mountain Resort Team

Gold Points Development Scholarships

New this year are development scholarships, awarded from 2009 Development funds and based on overall gold point scoring for the 2009-2010 season, to encourage participation in Northern Division Race Series. This money can be used for future education (college, trade school or post grad) or as a credit towards their travel for next season.

	Men	Women
1st Place - $125	Kent Johns (MSEF)	Carter Theade (SRS)
2nd Place - $75	Travis Haller (MSEF)	Erica Christian (BSF)
3rd Place - $50	Max Haller (MSEF)	Tara Haferman (BSF)

Missoula Ski Team J3 & Up are 2011 Northern Division USSA Team Champions

2011-06-23T13:59:00.000-06:00

2011 Northern Division Awards

Overall Team Awards (Little Hollow Cup):

This is our team award given for quality not quantity and is intended to promote junior racing, club spirit, and unity.

1st: Missoula Ski Education Foundation
2nd: Bridger Ski Foundation
3rd: Silver Run Ski Foundation

2011 YSL Championships Results

2011-03-28T09:14:00.000-06:00

2011 YSL Championships
MSEF Results (Overall)
	GS Overall	SL Overall	Kombi Overall
Ava Kazemi	4	4	5
Ella Engelhard	8	DQ	7
Hannah Jakob	9	13	6
Shelby Kinch	31	30	34
Mabel Gardner	36	DQ	52
Georgia Kazemi	43	10	8
Erin Thayer	DQ	27	18

Tyler Flink	2	1	DQ
Braxten Wilcox	6	5	3
Curtis Williams	12	6	5
Jack Puckett	15	10	8
Scott Spurzem	19	15	13
Rylan Wilcox	28	19	19
Grant Bowditch	32	27	24
Daniel Puckett	51	55	47
Seth Thayer	55	60	59
Kaito Roemer	DQ	4	1

J4 Overall YSL Results MSEF (All events combined)

Ava Kazemi 3rd place overall

Braxten Wilcox 2nd place overall

Western Region Championships Team Results

2011-03-15T10:18:00.000-06:00

*Western Region Championships*
Bogus Basin, ID (March 8-13, 2011)

Missoula Ski Team Results

	*Super-G (1)*	*Super-G (2)*	*SL (1)*	*SL (2)*	*GS (1)*	*GS (2)*
Max Haller	DNF	-	DNF	32	39	44
Ryan Flink	46	71	49	48	DNF	55
Kent Johns	DNF	68	63	61	68	64
Avery Howard	60	60	47	47	59	60
Mason Bowditch	70	80	54	55	62	58
Travis Haller	40	62	25	DNF	DNF	DNF

Jarod Roberts

MSEF Head Coach

406.493.6723

Missoula Ski Team Athletes selected to Western Region Junior Olympics and Championship Events

2011-03-02T12:01:00.000-07:00

Official Selections - Northern Division (click here)

!!! Missoula Ski Team Athletes selected to Western Region Junior Olympics and Championship Events !!!

In impressive fashion, MSEF takes control of the Northern Division Championship teams once again. Missoula Ski Team athletes that will be representing our division at J3 Junior Olympics and Western Region Championships are listed below. I want to first congratulate EVERYONE on our team for a very solid year. Our ENTIRE squad is near the front of the overall leaderboard... all 8 of our J3 men are in the top 12 overall. All 5 of our J3 women are in the top 12 overall! And, all 7 of our J2/1 men are in the top 10 overall! Once again, congratulations to all the athletes on the team!

KEEP IN MIND...we still have a team title to win as well. The Big Sky DH Open and the Bridger Bowl OHG both count towards the team overall award. So, everyone still needs to stay focused for one more month of competition. Similarly, I hope to see ALL of you working hard over this next month to help secure the team title and build upon a solid foundation that each and every one of you have established. Keep up the great work!

Selections from MSEF (Please refer to attachment for entire selections including alternates):

J3 Women:

Ruby Kazemi

Sylvia Coston

Stella Gardner

Remy Arnot

J3 Men:

Lars Engelhard

Eric Williams

Jack Haller

Robert Rowe

Matt Roberts (1st Alternate)

Finn Engelhard (2nd Alternate)

WR Champs J1/2 Men:

Travis Haller

Avery Howard

Ryan Flink

Kent Johns

Max Haller

Mason Bowditch

Trey Hilley (1st Alternate)

Congrats and Good Luck,

Jarod Roberts

MSEF Head Coach

406.493.6723

Welcome Team and Parents

2011-02-18T14:16:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the new MSEF info site.