Nordic Ski Team
The Western State College Ski Club is an organization created to provide a fun, safe, and encouraging environment where athletes are given the opportunity to ski race around the United States.
2011 USCSA National Champions
- Overall Men's Champion
- 2nd Place 1.5KM Team Sprint
- 1st Place 7.5 KM Classic
- 1st Place 15 KM Freestyle
- 3rd Place 3x5 KM Relay
- Women's Individual Champion in the 1.5 sprint, 7.5 KM Classic, and 15KM Freestyle.
About
As a club we compete in the USCSA which is a collegiate Alpine and Nordic ski racing circuit. The WSC Nordic ski team encourages a diverse team of all ages and skill levels that will promote and teach Western State College students about ski racing and the culture behind it as well as the nordic culture within the Gunnison Valley. Through this club members will meet new people, have great experiences, and interact with a college mountain town at its best.
Prospective Members
The Nordic Ski Team is always open to recruit new members. If you are interested in joining the team please call or email using the contact information below.
Rocky Mountain Conference Participating Colleges/Universities
The Nordic Ski Team competes in the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) against the following programs: Colorado College, Colorado Mountain College, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Fort Lewis College, U.S. Air Force Academy, University of Colorado, University of Denver, University of Wyoming.
2012 Schedule
| DATE | VENUE | EVENTS | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.29.12 |
Grand Mesa Invitational |
1 K Sprint 10 K Classic |
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| 2.4.12 |
CB Alley Loop |
21 K Skate 42 K Skate |
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| 2.11.12 | Owl Creek Chase |
10 K Classic 21 K Skate |
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| 2.18.12 | Cowboy Chase Laramie, WY |
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| 3.6.12-3.10.12 |
USCSA Nationals |
2011 Schedule and Results
| DATE | VENUE |
EVENTS |
RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.15.11 | Cowboy Chase Laramie, WY |
Classic 10K Freestyle 10K |
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| 1.29.11 | Grand Mesa Invitational Grand Junction, CO |
Classic 10K Sprint |
|
| 2.5.11 | Alley Loop Crested Butte, CO |
Freestyle 42K Freestyle 21K |
|
| 2.12.11 | Owl Creek Snowmass, CO |
10K Classic 20K Skate |
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| 2.26.11 | Airforce Invitational Leadville, CO |
TBA |
|
| 3.8.11-3.12.11 |
USCSA Nordic Nationals Sun Valley, ID |
1.5 K Sprint 7.5 K Classic 15 K Free 3x5 Relay |
2010-2011 National Champions: Men's Overall Women's Individual: Jamie Woelk |
Contact Information
Ansel Schimpff, Coach: ansel.schimpff@western.edu(608) 320-2731
Chris Lange, President: chris.lange@western.edu