Eastern EQS Competition: 2006 Preston Cup Highlights
We had two great days of mogul and big air competition at Waterville Valley on the 7th and 8th. The Preston Cup -- named, of course, after our program director and freestyle forefather Nick Preston -- is Waterville's annual EQS event (for 9 to 14 year olds). Here are some highlights:
- More than 100 young athletes participated.
- Mountain managers, groomers, club coaches and parent-volunteers created a beautiful mogul course and a great air site for the event.
- An eleven-year-old, female Waterville Valley athlete was the high-scoring Preston Cup mogul skier. With her 21.51 point run (360 / spread), she beat every other skier present (boys and girls). That same athlete did well in the big air contest on Sunday and captured the overall win.
- Her older brother, another Waterville Valley athlete, won the overall on the boys side.
posted by Dan DiPiro at 11:11 AM
3 Comments:
Dave,
Great to ski with you, too. After you left, I headed over to Avalanche and found softer bumps than the ones we were skiing on Zoomer. They were still irregular, skier-made bumps, of course, and Avalanche is steep.
I've been coaching Waterville kids on a not-so-steep, manicured mogul course. The Avalanche bumps reminded me of just how much tougher irregular bumps and a steep trail can be. Had to focus a bit to dial in my game. Had a few good stretches of turns, though.
Thanks for buying a copy of my book, and do let me know what you think of it.
-Dan
I think the reason irregular bumps are harder than the manicured ones is simply because they are irregular. The rhythm isn't automatic and you need to look for it.
a certain ex-student
Certain ex student:
Yes, irregular bumps tell you to turn irregularly, and you have to resist their direction and establish your own regular turning rhythm. That's the trick. Thanks for your comment.
-dd
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