February 6, 2009 – NENSA and the Craftsbury Outdoor Center are excited to announce their collaboration in developing a new opportunity designed for post-collegiate skiers with national and international aspirations – official team name tbd. Athletes will make a year-round full-time commitment for a period of at least one year. This will be a “green” racing team with a mission of sustainability – there will be both the opportunity and expectation for athletes to contribute to the project in a meaningful way.

Start date: May/June 2009

The program will offer the following:

– Coaching support: Pepa Miloucheva, Head Coach
– Individualized personal training based on athlete’s needs and ability level
– Free physiological testing
– Part time employment at Craftsbury/partnering with nearby employers
– Meals provided by Craftsbury Outdoor Center (9 months/yr, when dining room is open)
– Travel funding: level determined based on athlete needs and performance
– Race support in conjunction with NENSA at designated races
– Housing: provided by Craftsbury Outdoor Center
– Sponsorship potential (wax, skis, rollerskis, etc) along with flexibility with existing sponsors
– Health insurance/access to mini med program: TBD
– Great location in the Stowe/Craftsbury ski community, with easy access to Hardwick, Stowe, Burlington, Montpelier for culture/arts/shopping.
– Training camps and interaction with other New England Elite Programs
– Free Eastern Cup Entries
– Selection will be based on both performance criteria and an application process.

For more info contact janice@nensa.net. Read more here