Committees

NYSSRA thanks the following members for their hard work and commitment

Coaches Committee

Provide oversight in an advisory role to the sub-committees, which include the Coaches Education Committee, the Development Committee (U16 and Older) and the Children’s Committee (U14 and under), in order to ensure continuity of message across the organization. The committee’s goal is to serve as a resource for New York state coaches, athletes, and clubs on behalf of NYSSRA. Coaches Committee works closely with the Alpine Sports Director and sub-committees to assist in statewide education through events, education materials, and development projects. Full Committee description here

 

Jeff Jenkins - Chair

Erik Backlund

John Norton

Marisa LaFalce

Travis Widger

Caitlin Croft

John Morgan

Development Sub-Committee

The committee works collaboratively with a clear focus on youth development. They implement programs that offer optimized advancement for our athletes with input from the NYSSRA membership. The committee utilizes NYSSRA's varied resources for a positive sport experience for all. Full committee description here

 

Chair Caitlin Croft

Paul Swartz

Tyson Brooks

Tyler Travis

Jeremy Transue

Tara McCarthy

Rufus Davis

Jess Connelly

Jerry Nenno

John Carbaugh (Athlete rep)

Officials Committee

Mission:

  • Facilitate and provide annual educational requirements per USSS
  • Schedule TD assignments for the NYSSRA calendar
  • Reporting of officials certification and advancements
  • Recruit and develop new Alpine officials

Full committee description here

 

Steve Burgart, Alpine Official Chair

Royce VanEvera

Bruce Bolger

Martin Besant

Jeff Jenkins

Jessica Connelly

Maris Van Slyke

Krista Jackson

JJ Pavese

Corky Risley

Tim Baumer

Advisors: Doug Hall, Paul Van Slyke

Educators: Chuck Harris, Jason Barcoff, Rich Burnley, Randy Aplanalp, Chris Lighthipe

Discretionary Committee

Discretionary Committee

Mission: This committee visits requests from coaches on behalf of their athletes for discretionary selection to an event

 

  • NYSSRA staff 
  • 1 NYSSRA Athlete Rep (U14-or U16+ as appropriate, dependent on athlete age)
  • Appropriate Development Committee Chairperson (U14-or U16+ as appropriate, dependent on athlete age)
  • Coaches Committee Chairperson
  • NYSSRA President in an advisory position

* Any committee member will designate an alternate in the event of a conflict of interest.

Coaches Education Sub-Committee

The NYSSRA Coaches Education Committee promotes and supports coaching certifications and continuing education along with sound development principles for the NYSSRA community.  Full committee description here

 

John Morgan (Chair)

Jeff Walker

Chuck Harris

Jeff Jenkins

Steve Mergenthaler

Aaron Dewey

Erik Backlund

Marisa LaFalce

Children's Sub-Committee

Mission:

To promulgate and communicate best practices for U10, U12 and U14 Programs within NYSSRA.  To develop guidelines and rules for competitions and assist councils and member clubs in developing competition and training schedules aimed at long-term athlete development. To organize and promote safe and appropriate regional and statewide events that celebrate camaraderie and excellence in alpine ski racing. Full committee description here

 

Vision:

Ensure that youth programs are aligned in their pursuit of athlete development and promoting lifelong enjoyment and excellence in skiing.

 

Chair Travis Widger

Terry Murray

Beatty Schlueter

Kevin Vanblarcum

Courtney Wilson

Pavla Berry

Robert Barnes

Jack Conneely (athlete rep)

Council Committee Chairs

Niagara: John Galvin

Genesee: Cathleen Bush

Central: Marisa LaFalce / David Temes

Adirondack: Mitchell Schweitzer

Mountain: Sara Montgomery, Steve Lathrop

Rip Van Winkle: Erik Anderson

Racer Support Committee

Racer Support Committee

Mission: To create a structure to distribute the funds approved by the Board according to the rules created by the Racer Support Committee and approved by the Board. 

 

  • NYSSRA Treasurer (chairperson)   
  • NYSSRA President
  • NYSSRA Staff
  • Both NYSSRA Athlete Representatives
  • Chairperson of U16+ Development Committee  

Appeals Committee

Appeals Committee

Mission: 

The NYSSRA Appeals Committee deals with decisions relating to selection, the Race Jury, the Technical Delegate and disciplinary action taken pursuant to the Code of Conduct. The Appeals and Due Process procedures as set forth in the USSS. Competition Guide shall apply except as modified hereafter.

  • Appeals must be submitted within 48 hours after the announcement/publication of the decision from which the appeal is being taken.
  • All appeals shall be filed with NYSSRA Administrative Director.

On Appeal, factual issues shall be overturned only if it is found that the decision concerned was an abuse of discretion; issues relating to the interpretation and application of the Competition Rules, as that term is defined in the Code of Conduct, shall be reviewed de novo.

 

  • NYSSRA President
  • NYSSRA Alpine Sports Director
  • Current AO Chair
  • 1 NYSSRA athlete rep (U14-or U16+ as appropriate to athlete’s age)
  • Appropriate Children’s or Development Committee Chairperson (per athlete’s age)

 

* Any committee member will designate an alternate in the event of a conflict of interest