J3 Tactics Minicamp

[Rick Hanbury]

Does anyone know if the J3 Tactics Camp, for kids that qualified for Easterns and JO's, is going to happen? It was originally scheduled for Sat. Feb 25th - the first day of J4 TriState Championship weekend.

[Dave Rogers]

I will find out and get something posted on here.

Thanks!

[jogle50]

The camp is scheduled for Feb. 25. The venue is yet to be decided.

John Ogle
JIII, IV, V Chairman

[Dave Rogers]

Do we have a location yet?

[jogle50]

The camp will be held at Blandford Ski Area. Shaun Goodwin of the USSA Eastern Development Program will be conducting the clinic. As many of you know, Shaun works with the highest level Eastern JIIIs, and this will be a good opportunity to work with a very knowledgable coach. This camp will be open to those JIIIs that qualify for JOs and Finals. More details to follow.

[Dave Rogers]

DIRECTIONS:

From Springfield:
Take Rte. 20 west through Westfield center. Go 8 miles past Westfield center to the Russell State Police barracks. (Do NOT turn up Rte 23 toward Blandford center) Turn left and follow the signs. Approx. 1/2 hour from Springfield.

From the north-central CT:
I-91 north to Springfield. Rte. 20 west through Westfield center. Go 8 miles Go 8 miles past Westfield center to the Russell State Police barracks. (Do NOT turn up Rte 23 toward Blandford center) Turn left and follow the signs. Approx. 1 hour from Hartford.

From Mass Pike (I-90) exit 3:
Turn right on Rte. 10-202 south to the center of Westfield. Turn right on Rte. 20 west. Go 8 miles to the Russell State Police barracks. (Do NOT turn up Rte 23 toward Blandford center) Turn left and follow the signs. Approx. 20 min. from exit 3.

From Litchfield County, CT:
Take Rte. 8 north to Otis, MA. Turn right on Rte 23 east. Go 9.8 miles to Blandford center. (Don't blink, you'll miss it) Left at post office. Go 1.9 miles, take left at bottom of hill just before bridge onto Second Division Rd. (sharp turn). 1.5 miles to ski area. Approx. 1 hr. 15 minutes from Winsted.

From the Farmington Valley in CT:
Take Rte. 10-202 north to the center of Westfield, MA. Turn left on Rte. 20 west. Go 8 miles to the Russell State Police barracks. (Do NOT turn up Rte 23 toward Blandford center) Turn left and follow the signs. Approx. 45 min. from Simsbury.

From the Berkshires:
From Lee, take Rte. 20 east about 35 minutes to the Russell State Police barracks. Turn right and follow the signs.

Shortcuts?
Yeah, there's a bunch of shortcuts. But those are the things you find out about after meeting all the friendly folk at The Blandford Ski Area!

Keep this telephone number handy if you get lost; (413) 848-2860

Get directions from mapquest.com

Mapquest suggestions for best results:
1) Use our old street name, "Second Division Rd." The road name was changed by the town of Blandford in 2003 to "Nye Brook Rd."
2) We've recently been assigned a street number! - 41 Nye Brook Rd.; Blandford, MA; 01008 US

[Dave Rogers]

A little more information:


This coming Saturday Shaun Goodwin, USSA Eastern Dev. And Competitions Manager will be hosting a special Tactic Camp for these Tri-State Athletes that have qualified for J3 JO's or Finals. Blandford will be offering a discount fee of $25 for this event!


Registration will be in the lodge behind the fireplace. Camp will begin at 8:45 don’t miss it!

[Dave Rogers]

Saturday, February 25, 2006


Focus
AM: Fall Line
PM: Course Line

 8:00 Registration
 8:30 Coaches Meeting
 8:45 Athlete Meeting
 9:00 On lift
 9:00-12:00 Tactical development w/timing feedback

Turn Shape
 12:00-12:45 Lunch
 1:00-3:00 Tactical development w/timing feedback

Wagner Drill
 3:30-4:30 Video Review

[Dave Rogers]

Shaun said to bring GS skis as opposed to slalom skis.

Thanks!