This summer the Bromley Outing Club has joined forces with Okemo Mountain School to provide 2 great summer camp opportunities for the summer of 2012;
July 7-19 Whistler On-Snow Alpine Camp – Campers will enjoy 8 days on snow at the world class glaciers of Whistler-Blackcomb, some of the best and most reliable summer snow in North America. Along with daily on-snow training, the campers will participate in biking, rafting, rope course, hikes and other fun conditioning activities while enjoying all the beauty that British Columbia has to offer. Camp is all inclusive with the cost covering everything from the time the plane takes off until we return to New York.-transportation (air and ground, food, lodging, coaching, lift tickets and group activities costs). We will be flying as a group from JFK to Vancouver, BC and then take a chartered bus to Whistler Village. Our accommodations will be at the Greystone Lodge. located in the heart of Whistler village. During the camp, all campers will receive coaching, video and training that is custom tailored to their age group. Campers will return to JFK on the 19th( early am)This camp is appropriate for campers aged 11-14. Dave Pinder will join the OMS staff for this camp’s coaching line up. The cost of the camp will be approx. $3900, final pricing will be based on the number of campers, exchange rates and final airfare cost. Please contact Dave Pinder to get more details and reserve your spot today, director@bromleyoutingclub.com or 802-342-8295
July 29-August 11 Saas Fee Switzerland On Snow Alpine Camp- This camp offering is designed for dedicated athletes aged 13-18 at this world renowned summer training venue. Campers will be training alongside some of the best athletes in the world, while experiencing another culture and exploring the renowned beauty of Switzerland. Athletes will enjoy 10 days on snow, conditioning activities and cultural experiences. Fundamentals will be covered, as well as focused and intensive SL and GS gate training. We will fly as a group from Boston to Zurich. The cost of this camp will be all inclusive from the time the plane departs to when we return on the 11th, air and ground transportation, great food, lodging, coaching, lift tickets and group activities will all be included. This camp will be priced at approximately $4,000, final cost will be determined based on final number of campers, airfares and current exchange rates. Please contact Dave Pinder at director@bromleyoutingclub.com or 802-342-8295 for more details and sign up.
Please remember that your athlete must have a valid passport( valid to 1/2013) to attend either of these camps
These are the only camps that the BOC is associated with.
We’ve managed to endure one of the craziest weather winters anybody can recall. Although the weather was a challenge for the entire year, the BOC managed to have a very successful year. JISP, the mid-week program and weekend program saw unequaled growth in participation. We also managed to host 34 of the 35 events we had scheduled in the fall. Our athletes also performed with great success, Mikayla Lathrop was crowned top J4 in Vermont( and has regional competition ahead), Mark Nebraska and Allie Zeigler both placing 2nd in overall Vermont Cup standings for J1/2′s( Mark only missing the top spot by only one point and Allie’s injury taking her out of competition with 2 events to go) and Burr and Burton repeating as Vermont State High School Boys Champions for 2012. While not all of our athletes saw podium finishes, this year our BOC skiers and riders had a great deal of success in developing the skills needed to attain those top results and many found personal best performances during the year. It was very satisfying to see the growing passion our athletes exhibited all winter long, no matter what the weather dished out to us.
All in all, our 61st season was a great year. Like you, we too are frustrated by the abrupt end to the ski season and wish it could go on a bit longer ( the Sugar SL is now 3/31&4/1).
Thank You, to all the parents, volunteers, athletes, coaches, board members and staff who made the 2011/2012 a great season for the BOC.
We hope everyone is looking forward to great weekend ahead, with outstanding weather and good times in the forecast. Please feel free to bring those beach chairs and sand toys. We are planning to start the festivities after the Pabst race( which starts at 10).
We have just received a wonderful donation from our friends at the US Ski Team that was suppose to be here for Febfest. Since it was too late for that purpose, we have elected to auction off a official women’s team jacket (size 10) and a official team issue DH suit( adult small) at our Saturday Beach Party BBQ. Surfs up, see ya at the beach.
This weekend is likely the finale for the BOC this season. The weather has hit the hill hard. As the mountain had commitments to the Mountain Dew Tour this weekend, we are unable to get the lodge for our end of season pot luck. However, we have come up an alternative, last minute plan with what we hope will be a fun and unique way to cap off a great season…
Saturday (forecast is 60/sunny)
Pabst race (starts at 10am)/Club Championships(starts shortly after the Pabst race)
BEACH PARTY…Since nature rained down lemons, let’s make lemonade!!!!! we will lug up the grill and cook up sausages burger and dogs, crank up some Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffet and Beach Boys on the PA, set up some volleyball nets and whatever else we can come up with at the last moment. Later in the afternoon we’ll have our coaches recognize their athletes and the other customary acknowledgments. BYOB (we may a keg and drinks for kids), bring up deserts or anything you would bring to the beach. we plan on kicking this off around 2pm.
Sunday
J1/J2 race on Peril (starts at 9.30). We still could use some help with this season ending event.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS IS ALL DEPENDENT ON SNOW CONDITIONS AND SOME OR ALL OF THE EVENTS MAY BE MODIFIED OR CANCELLED!!!!!!!!
Please RSVP to boc@bromleyoutingclub.com we can get a rough headcount for the grill meisters.
See you all
As you look outside today anywhere in the northeast, it appears more like May then March. The forecast for the coming week is calling for more warm weather and is forcing us to consider making some changes to our traditional season ending events scheduled for the weekend of March 24th and 25th. We currently are considering moving our club championship, JISP race and year end social to the coming weekend of March 17th and 18th. These events and the already scheduled Pabst race, Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge and J 1/2 will need to be rearranged for the coming weekend(3/17&18). We hope to have a revised schedule completed by Wednesday(3/14) and you will be able to join us for an action packed weekend. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
BOC J4 Racers
Congratulations to the BOC J4 Racers for making the
VARA State Championship Team:
Eliza, Mairead, Libby, Mikayla, Liam, Will. Peter, Ryan
For those that didn’t make the team, you should still feel proud that you contributed
a winning attitude, moral support and a really fun year of training that helped
you and your teammates enjoy great progress this year.
The weather this week and for the coming weekend looks warm. Not good.
Therefore, as always, we must be flexible.
First, as always, there will be training and free-skiing for the J4′s who did not make
the States team. Second, for those who did not make the team, please consider
coming up to Pico to cheer on your teammates. It’s only a 1-hour drive from
Bromley to Pico. The race hill is right at the bottom of the mountain, so no lift
tickets are required to enjoy the festivities. Forth, as always, all J4 racers are
welcome to join in any of the training for the States team, whether you’re racing
or not.
Training BOC J4 States Team
Thursday, March 15
AM Slalom training at Bromley
PM GS training at Bromley
(Please let Amy know by Wed at 3 PM if you plan to train on Thursday!!)
Friday, March 16 — J4 States Training Day, Pico
Here is the link to the info sheet for the VARA State Championships, which is on
the VARA website (www.vara.org):
http://vara.org/news/prdetail.asp?item=3052
Saturday, March 17 — J4 States Slalom Championships, Pico
Here is the link for info details: http://vara.org/news/prdetail.asp?item=3042
Sunday, March 18 — J4 States GS Championships, Pico
Here is the link for info details: http://vara.org/news/prdetail.asp?item=3042
Looking at the weather, I guarantee the above schedule will flex,
so stay tuned!!
J4 March 9-11 Weekend
Weather and snow conditions make it difficult to plan in advance. So, come everyday
prepared for SL or GS (as usual).
Friday:
GS in morning
GS in afternoon
Saturday:
BOC J3-4 SL Open — don’t forget to sign up online or with BOC
Training for Skiers not Racing:
GS in morning
GS or SL in afternoon
Sunday:
VARA State Shootout — Sugarbush
Training for Skiers not Racing at Sugarbush:
GS in morning
GS in afternoon
Good article on the mental side of ski racing…..http://www.skiracing.com/?q=node%2F11528
Stephan
I want to get a quick update out to you. As our season begins to wind down, we have begun the process of reviewing staff and procedures which includes a survey to all membership to solicit feedback on what went well and what could be improved. We have formed a committee to draft the survey to membership and will have different form for staff and coaches. We expect to have it out in a couple of weeks. It is important that everyone complete it as your feedback is necessary if we are to deliver the experience that makes the BOC special.
Stephan
March 2-4 Weekend
The 3-day schedule will accomodate training preparation for both the VARA State
team and the Shootout team (i.e., all J4 racers)
Friday, March 2:
AM Open GS — for State team and Shootout team
PM Open GS — for State team and Shootout team
(State team should use the skis they will race on in the State SG in AM and
PM training.)
Saturday, March 3:
AM GS training on Ridge (there are 2 BOC races on E Meadow)
PM Free-skiing on GS and/or SG skis
Sunday, March 4:
State Team:
VARA State SG Championships, Stratton (North American trail)
No activities on Saturday at Stratton (arrive Sunday, 7:30 AM).
Shootout Team Options:
1. Come to Stratton and cheer on your teammates in the SG (you can walk up).
2. Train GS at Bromley with one J4 coach.
NOTE — J4 VARA Shootout, Sugarbush, March 11 (Sunday)
Shootout team will train Friday, March 9, at Bromley along with the State team.
If we can get hill space at Bromley on Sat, March 10, then the Shootout team can
train GS in the AM and leave for Sugarbush on Sat afternoon. Anyone not going
to the Shootout might like to race in the Sun Mountain J3-4 Open SL at Bromley on
Sat, March 10, and at the Stratton J3-4 Open GS on Sunday, March 11.
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