U14 States at Stratton

The U14's enjoyed a great weekend of racing at the Vermont Championships in Stratton.  There were 20 Burke athletes competing and 10 qualified for Eastern Championships at Stowe March 13-16.  Here are a few candid and podium shots from the weekend.  Thanks again to Karin Sullivan for many of the photos!

Group shot (a few were already skiing)

Celeste, Charlotte, Maggie and Julia

Ava and Gray

Gray, Pat, Jack, Raph and Nevin

Julia, Celeste, Lili and Daphne

Maggie, Jack and Raph

Moms enjoying the sun!

Suzanne and "Nana" our team grandmother!

SL podium sweep Ava 1, Maggie 2, Sammi 3

SL group  Ava 1,  Maggie 2. Sammi 3, Daphnee 5 , Claudia 8

GS-Maggie 1, Ava 2, Claudia 7, Julia 9

SG-Maggie 3

Pat and Raph

SL- Pat 1

GS-Pat 2, Raph 4, Gray 6

Sunday Shopping

Time to replenish your dorm snack supply when you return from a race series.

Bluebird day with awesome snow

The training hill was sweet this morning.

U18 Nationals Podium

Nina Obrien and Madison Lord, both seniors landed on the podium today at U18 Nationals.  Nina found the top step and Madison was third overall.  GS is tomorrow and the ladies are ready to go.

 

Z Girls: Encouraging Team, Confidence, Communication and Stress Management

Libby Ludlow, founder and leader of Z Girls, spent four days working with the BMA girls. Hopefully the girls came away with some tools to help build confidence, communication, and stress management. The photos below were from the first session: Team Building. It seemed like they were having fun! Thanks Libby for coming to BMA!

http://zgirls.com/home

 How to undo the human knot? 

 Libby (in pink hat) helps the girls understand that every person on a team plays a part and has influence on the atmosphere of that team. Here a web displays that idea.

Newly minted BMA "Z Girls" - girls with Zero limitations

U14 Race at Burke

Sunday, February 22 we hosted the NVC U14 GS.  The weather was warm and it was a great day!  Here are some fantastic photos courtesy of Christine McKim.  Enjoy!

Maggie

Ava

Sammi

Daphne

Lili

Charlotte

Sophie

Julia

Celeste

Claudia

Paige

Alli

Pat

Raph

Killian

Jack

Gray

Ava 1st, Claudia 3rd, Julia 5th,  Charlotte 7th, Lili 10th, Celeste 11th, Sammi 13th, Sophie 14th

Raph 1st, Pat 2nd, Killian 5th, Gray 6th, Jack 8th

U16 Guys - "World's Best Breakfast"

The U16 guys raced in the first of two State Championships this past weekend at Killington and Okemo. Besides some great results across the board, arguably the highlight of the trip was staying at the famed Swiss Farm Inn, home of the "World's Best Breakfast." Although we probably can't claim it as the "world's best," due to lack of world travel, the guys did say it was the best pre-race breakfast they've had. See photos below! 

The U16 Guys

SL top ten: Will 2nd and Fredi 3rd - proudly showing the Slopeside Syrup they won

"Special Sandwich"

The Swiss Farm Inn: Home of the "World's Best Breakfast"

GS top ten: Shamus in 4th