On March 3 we had the 2012 club race at Bromley, VT. The day started out with sleet & rain, but we were able to move back the race start time to 12:00pm and the weather turned to Sun when the first racer hit the course. In all we had 55 racers who turned out for the event and everybody agreed that change of venue & skiing was excellent! We also had a visit from the big fellow, no not Santa (relaxing in Hawaii) but the one & only Rex Ryan Head coach of the Jets.

Once again we had the barbeque at lodge(pre-planned) and everybody enjoyed the burgers, dogs, wings, salads, sausage, beans and a course Craig’s beer choices. Special thanks to the setup crew of Bob, Frank & Christine and the many other helpers & cookers.

Please click here to view the club race results: 2012 Craigmeur Ski Club Results

Mike Rachmiel

Race Chairmen

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Well this past Saturday we had the annual Craigmeur ski club race @ Pico, Vt and we had a 61 racers. This year’s race was on ‘B” slope, which made the race more challenging then years past, but still a fun day. We had a threat of rain but the ski gods held the rain off until the race was completed by all. So thanks to all the racers for coming out and making the club race a big success.

The Barbecue was decide in the morning to be held at the lodge and let’s just say Oliver out did himself with burgers, dogs, chicken, pasta, ribs, pork loin, etc.. So a big thanks to Oliver!

Mike Rachmiel Race Chairman

2011 Craigmeur Ski Club Race Results

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Please be sure to join us at Pico for the CRAIGMEUR SKI CLUB RACE on SATURDAY MARCH 5th, 2011.  This is always a good time of fun with friends and family.  Once again the picnic will be on the mountain provided directly after the races.

PICO HOUSING INFORMATION FOR CLUB RACE - IF IS NO ROOM IN THE INN: Glenn has made arrangements with the following hotel for Race Weekend -  Friday March 4th and Saturday March 5th. YOU must tell them at time of reservation YOU are with the Craigmeur Ski Club for these rates.  Note: The cutoff for these rates was 2/17/11.

RED ROOF INN:
The manager has agreed at the rate of $ 79.00 per night for a double for Craigmeur Ski Club Members.
Reservations need to be made by Thursday February 17, 2010 to secure the Room & Rates.  Glenn asked him to hold 6 rooms for our members, he agreed. More rooms could be made available if needed.
Craigmeur members need to be sure to request Craigmeur Rates when making the reservations.
Any questions Mike Mc Laughlin, group manager at the Red Roof will handle. 802-775-4335.
Suggestion – If you are on the Craigmeur Lodge Waitlist you may wish to make a reservation at one of these hotels, just in case.  Be sure to confirm their cancellation policy if in the event you do get a bed at the Lodge.

Meals:  Members and Guests who will be joining the barbecue at PICO and/or Dinner at the lodge Saturday who are staying off site MUST advise the coordinators.  Kim Hollister is coordinating the Dinner at the Lodge.  Craig DeSantis is coordinating the Picnic at PICO.

Sign up for the Race at PICO – Please sign up at the meetings.

Sign up for the Picnic at PICO  - There will be a barbeque on the mountain following the race.  Please sign up at the meetings Wednesday nights at The Exchange in Rockaway or Email CRAIG DESANTIS.

Sign up for Dinner at Lodge the Day of the Race – Prices for the Dinner at the Lodge for those staying elsewhere is $10 Adult and $5 Children twelve and under.  But PLEASE NOTE that EVERYONE has to sign up for the Dinner at the Lodge including those staying at the Lodge!  Please click here and email KIMBERLY HOLLISTER.

Prices for the Picnic for everyone will be announced soon!   ”TBD”

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NEW JERSEY SKI COUNCIL

2010 STANLEY SHARAGA MEMORIAL PRESIDENT’S RACE

Saturday – March 20, 2010 at Hunter Mountain, NY

This event is open to all NJSC SKI CLUB members and their children.

Skiers of all ages and abilities are welcome

The race is on Madison located near the base lodge and the race is dual Nastar. If interested contact Mike Rachmiel by March 9, see below for pricing. Race entry fee  includes professional action picture of ones-self. The after party includes food & soda and prizes. Last year Tracey won the grandprize of twin tip ski’s.

Price: $60 (the works)

Price for lift ticket and party (no racing): $38

Price for race and party (no lift ticket): $27

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This past Saturday was the NJSC annual State race @ Pico, VT. Craigmeur  Race Team shined and had its best results ever, the Women’s team  broke new ground by taking 1^st place by 35 seconds, the Men’s team  had an off day but still finished 4^th and combined 2^nd place finish.

Now some individuals  accomplishments; way to go Anneliese Yombor on taking 1^st place for the women’s for the 6^thstraight year not counting maternity leaves, Dawn Mazzanti taking 2^ndbehind  Anneliese and Kimberly Hollister for cracking the top 10 and taking 9^th, was it Kimberly’s ski rental’s for the day or  the 3 years of french fry turns, regardless she smoked some of the Men, counting yours truly. Chris Yombor as his 2^nd place finish and missing 1^st place by 2 seconds combine.

Also this past Saturday was the 3^rdannual Jr. NJSC race @ Pico. We had 5 jr. racers mostly rookies who braved the icy course on B-slope after the adults finished their 1^st GS run.

Some of the accomplished were, Meredith Hollister finishing  2^ndin the girls class C division, in the boys class C division we had Jake Yombor taking 2^ndand Russell Hollister taking 3^rd. In the girls class B division we had Brianne Rachmiel taking 2^ndplace and Aaron Rachmiel the only snowboarder finishing 4^th in the boys class B division.

Overall I like thank all our the participates for showing up and support the Craigmeur race team, we had 4 Women & 9 Men race. Congrats to Eleanor Young on finishing her 1^st race, congrats to Justin Stone with his first NJSC state race, to our fearless leader Larry, hopefully next year you’ll complete the course. To Rob & Craig who trained hard the day before better luck next year.

Looking forward to seeing everybody next year!.

Remember if you want to try racing, we still have two WRNL races @ Hidden Valley, February 10 SL and March 3  both starting 7:30pm. Also save the date March 20, 2010 is the SSMMPR @ Hunter MT., the race is a Nastar race similar to our club race and we are looking for racers so Craigmeur can again flex their muscles and win the race. Look for more details later in the month but the fees are approx. $45 for lift ticket, race fee, party w/food & prizes and action picture of yourself racing.

Mike Rachmiel

Race Chairman

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This past Saturday March 21 was the 25^th annual SSMPR at Hunter MT., the weather was sunny and & warm and a perfect day to race and ski with friends. The Craigmeur team was small but well represented with Mr. Snow East Magazine “Bill”, Larry, Mike, Jay, Kurt, Tracey and the rookie Amanda. Since the team was small we only placed 8^th out of 10 teams. We had only one individual award and that was to Amanda who took 3^rd in the under 12 class and was the hit of the race as everybody was cheering her on as she approached the finish line.

As the team did not clean up in the race awards but we did take home the grand prize in the drawing, as Tracey won a pair of twin tip skis. Congrats to Tracey and we’ll look forward to see you on the free style team next year.

Thanks to everybody who woke-up at the crack of dawn and made the 2hr plus ride to participate in the race and just have fun!

Well that concludes our 2009 race season, so enjoy the spring & summer and see in the fall for the 2010 race season.

Mike Rachmiel

Race Chairman

2009-SSMPR-Results

Photos by Larry Ticotin & Hunter Mountain
Photo gallery by Larry Ticotin

Note: please click on any image to enlarge and place cursor on right or left side of image and then click for a new image

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Start time is 7:30 pm, cost is $35 – $20 lift ticket and $15 race fee. Sign ups are in the main lodge and take the first non-seed position. Jan. 7 – GS 

 

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This series of races is open to all recreational skiers regardless of ability. Whether you compete as an individual or part of a ski club team, the ASRA Series (American Ski Racing Alliance) has what you are looking for. The ability levels of participants range from intermediate to super elite. Age groups range from 3 to 80+.

ASRA membership is not required to participate in regional events, however, members do receive additional discounts on lift and entry fees. Equipment discounts are also provided to ASRA members at several ski shops.

ASRA membership is required to participate in the Nationals events at the end of the season. Nationals weekend features great races, great prizes and lots of fun!

Their website link is www.skiracer.com

Written by Liz Holste

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The End-of-Year Race Party will be The Main Street Exchange in Rockaway, NJ, the date will be Thursday, May 1, starting at 6:30 pm.  Since Pico did not charge us the per racer cost that I was quoted in the fall (which I included in the per racer charge), we have some extra money that we will use to subsidize the party.  This may not happen in the future.  The cost will be $15/person, if you make your reservation by April 22, if interest please e-mail me if you are attending.

Mike Rachmiel

Race Chairman

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