To all parents glued to their smart phones this weekend, here is some food for thought. This article ran recently in Ski Racing. Find it here or below in a slightly longer, less official looking version. Based on reports from the field, as the competition season begins in earnest this message bears repeating. And trust […]
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Gate Clearing For Young Athletes – By Edie Thys Morgan
“Clearing” up the issue: an anti-cross blocking manifesto. By Someone Who Cares. “When can I cross block?” Once the slalom gates are set in the snow that is the most common and the most cringe-worthy question a coach gets asked. The answer? “How about never?” First off, the term cross-blocking is misleading. It is often […]