Kingston Roller Ski Race Part of New York Roller Ski Series

The Kingston Roller Ski Race, now in its 10th year, is teaming up with the Capital Region Nordic Alliance (CRNA) to hold a 3 event Roller Ski Series this fall.

The Series kicks off on Sunday, September 29th at 9am at the North Creek train station with a 6K or a 10K race through the village.

The second race will be a sprint relay event on Sunday, October 20th at 9am at the state office complex in Albany.  

The final race in the Series is the 10th Annual Kingston Roller Ski Race on Sunday, November 24th starting at 12 noon in Kingston.

Additional information for the first 2 races is available on the CRNA website (capitalregionnordicalliance.org/event) and information for the Kingston race will be posted on this blog throughout the fall.

So, come on out for some good roller ski competition throughout the fall as we prepare for the upcoming nordic ski season.  Hope to see everyone soon.

Greg Malia

Kingston Roller Ski Race Pictures

As a final wrap-up of the 9th Annual Kingston Roller Ski Races, I thought it was about time to post some pictures.  It was another beautiful day and appeared that everyone had a great time.  Remember to add Sunday, November 24, 2013 and the 10th Annual Kingston Roller Ski Races to your calendar.  I hope to see everyone soon.  Enjoy the pictures.

Kingston Roller Ski Races Results

After a few months delay, here are the results from the 9th Annual Kingston Roller Ski Races.  It appears that I do a better job at setting up and running this event than wrapping up all the details after the races.  Sorry for the lengthy delay.  You also can access all the results at Peregrineracetiming.com including pace and age group results.

For the overall individual championship, Amy Duclos won the women's division while Josepf Iwan took the men's title.  Team HURT continued its domination in the open team championship while Scotia-Glenville took home its 2nd straight High School Team title.  In the new Kingston/North Creek Roller Ski Series championship, Ann Seyse was victorious for the women with Joseph Iwan winning the men's title.

Although the total number of racers was down a little this year with 87 participants, the competition was better than ever.  The day began with the 5K classic race which came down to a sprint with Joseph Iwan edging out Austin Huneck by .1 second (yes, one-tenth of a second) to win and set a course record.  In the 2nd race of the day, the 2K novice, Mikey Halligan took home the win while setting a course record of 5:25.  To wrap up an already exciting day of racing, in the 10K skate, Sean Halligan overtook Joseph Iwan for the win by .9 second. 

I hope everyone had a great time and plan on coming back next year, with a few additional friends, for the 10th Annual event on Sunday, November 24, 2013.   Keep an eye open for an upcoming post with pictures.

5K Results:
1)  Joseph Iwan - Male - 49 - 12:19.2 - Course Record
2) Austin Huneck - Male - 17 - 12:19.3
3) Brian Halligan - Male - 17 - 12:21.6
4) Martin Donnely-Heg - Male - 38 - 12:39.7
5) Seth Mares - Male - 17 - 13:33.5
6) Chris Yarsevich - Male - 32 - 13:33.6
7) Tim Huneck - Male - 53 - 13:35
8) Adam Luban - Male - 17 - 14:12.7
9) David Paarlberg-Kvam - Male - 30 - 14:43.6
10) Pat McFalls - Male - 53 - 14:46.2
11) Matt Forshey - Male - 15 - 14:54
12) Nick Mancuso - Male - 22 - 15:09.8
13) Stephen Rose - Male - 47 - 15:20.1
14) Evan Carr - Male - 15 - 15:43.7
15) Tyler Barton - Male - 16 - 16:02.2
16) Eddie Luban - Male - 60 - 16:56.7
17) Christopher Nycz - Male - 22 - 17:02.3
18) Alex Howk - Male - 17 - 17:08.9
19) James Denney - Male - 16 - 17:14
20) Amy Duclos - Female - 15 - 17:18.1
21) James Rooney - Male - 15 - 17:32.3
22) Sarah Duclos - Female - 15 - 17:47.6
23) Peter Minde - Male - 55 - 18:05.7
24) Rob Hinsdill - Male - 37 - 18:49.1
25) Anthony Petutis - Male - 19 - 19:00.3
26) Chris Frielinghaus - Male - 51 - 19:03
27) Aaron Huneck - Male - 14 - 19:04.3
28) Colter Carlstedt - Male - 16 - 19:34.9
29) Nick Mancuso - Male - 59 - 20:03.2
30) Ann Seyse - Female - 26 - 20:36.6
31) Thomas Rizze - Male - 15 - 21:50.1
32) Michelle Macdavid - Female - 16 - 23:07.2
33) Val Malie - Female - 24 - 23:20.4
34) Hunter Krol - Male - 17 - 24:30.5
35) Nick Piaquadio - Male - 15 - 25:02
36) Brian Howk - Male - 54 - 34:52.6

2K Results:
1) Mikey Halligan - Male 12 - 5:25 - Course Record
2) Brian Stitt - Male - 30 - 5:33
3) Lily Becker - Female - 14 - 7:07
4) Stephanie Stewart-Hill - Female - 13 - 7:42

10K Results:
1) Sean Halligan - Male - 46 - 22:04.3
2) Joseph Iwan - Male - 49 - 22:05.2
3) Austin Huneck - Male - 17 - 22:15.8
4) Brian Halligan - Male - 17 - 22:30.3
5) Tim Donahue -Male - 42 - 22:59.8
6) Sproule Love - Male - 41 - 23:34
7) Martin Donnely-Heg - Male - 38 - 23:55.7
8) Tim Huneck - Male - 53 - 24:01.6
9) Adam Luban - Male - 17 - 24:33
10) Chris Yarsevich - Male - 32 - 24:33.9
11) Nat Herz - Male - 25 - 24:35.4
12) Seth Mares - Male - 17 - 24:35.8
13) David Paarlberg-Kvam - Male - 30 - 25:09.3
14) Matt Forshey - Male - 15 - 25:09.7
15) Rob Hinsdill - Male - 37 - 26:21
16) Evan Carr - Male - 15 - 27:11.6
17) Pat McFalls - Male - 53 - 27:26.9
18) Connor Hrynuk - Male - 15 - 27:37.8
19) Alez Howk - Male - 17 - 28:06.1
20) Stephen Rose - Male - 47 - 28:15.2
21) Nick Mancuso - Male - 22 - 28:28.4
22) Tyler Barton - Male - 16 - 28:28.8
23) James Rooney - Male - 15 - 28:49.5
24) Ann Seyse - Female - 26 - 28:51.3
25) Peter Minde - Male - 55 - 29:05.7
26) Sean Scanlan - Male - 44 - 29:24.8
27) Thomas Cowell - Male - 53 - 29:30.8
28) Aaron Huneck - Male - 14 - 29:57.9
29) Roger Henry - Male - 70 - 30:10.2
30) Eddie Luban - Male - 60 - 30:59.6
31) Christopher Nycz - Male - 22 - 31:03.2
32) Amy Duclos - Female - 15 - 31:16.5
33) Ben Lane - Male - 18 - 31:18
34) Chris Frielinghaus - Male 51 - 31:28.1
35) James Denney - Male - 16 - 31:38.4
36) Russ Myer - Male - 55 - 33:20
37) Sarah Duclos - Female - 15 - 33:31.4
38) Megan Kellogg - Female - 16 - 34:38.4
39) Mikayla Thomas - Female - 17 - 36:19.6
40) Colter Carlstedt - Male - 16 - 36:36.3
41) Matt Legere - Male - 14 - 36:38.5
42) Connor Martin - Male - 25 - 39:15.6
43) Olivia Corder - Female - 17 - 47:25.9
44) Anthony Petutis - Male - 19 - 48:23.1
45) Erica Restaino - Female - 18 - 48:23.5
46) Terry Francois - male - 14 - 1:04:03.2
47) Joseph Dabrits - Male - 46 - 1:09:28.3

Kingston Roller Ski Race Raffle & Sponsors

With only 4 days until the 9th Annual Kingston Roller Ski Race, the applicatins are rolling in at the best pace ever.  I'd like to take this opportunity in this final pre-race post to talk about a raffle and our sponsors.

The Capital Region Nordic Alliance (CRNA) is holding a raffle that they started at the North Creek Roller Ski Race back in September and has been selling tickets online since then.  The drawings for the winners will take place at the Kingston race this coming Sunday and tickets still can be purchased at the race.  Thanks to our very gracious sponsors some great prizes will be raffled off.   Atomic skis and Leki skipoles donated by High Peaks Cyclery, roller skis donated byV2 and wax donated by  Toko will all be won by some lucky individuals.  So, when you purchase some new equipment and supplies from High Peaks on Sunday, leave a few dollars aside for the raffle.

Finally, I would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support.  Many of them are listed to the right; however, I want to list all of them here.  Remember:  When you make your purchases, you can choose anyone.  Please choose those companies who support our event and our sport.

Toko wax
V2 Roller Skis
The Rudy Project
Nikwax
EarMitts
Nathan
Accelerade
Concept 2 - Ski Erg
Atomic
Verge Sport
Polar
Hudson Valley Foot Associates
Ruge's Subaru
Shoprite
Rondout Savings Bank
Ryan Insurance
Peregrine Timing Systems

See you on Sunday.

Greg

Kingston Races, Awards and Costs

The Races:
People can register for the 5K &/or 10K Race(s).  However, if you sign-up for the novice race, that's the only race in which you may participate. The novice race is for people who are just beginning their roller ski training.  The cost is $15 for one race and $20 for two races.

Individual Awards:
I.  An overall male & female champion will be crowned based on their performances in both the 5K & 10K races.

II. An overall male & female champion will be crowned based on their performances in the North Creek Race and their best performance at Kingston.

III.  The male & female winners in the novice race, the 5k race and in the 10K race will receive an award.

IV. Age group winners:
     high school & younger
     out of high school to 29
     30-45
     over 45

Team Awards:
A high school, college or club can enter as many teams as they like.  If entering more than 1 team just list them as Team A, Team B, etc.  We will be rewarding a trophy and a revolving trophy to the winning high school team and the winning college/club team.  Each team must be set and a card filled out before the start of the first race at 12noon.

H.S. Team Championship:  A high school team will consist of 4 skiers - 2 guys and 2 girls.  One guy and one girl must race in the 5K race and a different guy and different girl  must race in the 10K race.  Each skier can participate in both races, if they wish.  However, only 1 race can count toward the team championship and that race must be decided before the races start at 12 noon.

College/Club Team Championship:  Basically, the same rules apply except a college/club needs only 1 woman skier.

Special Team Pricing:
The cost of the race is $15 for one race (novice, 5K or 10K) and $20 for two races (both the 5K and the 10K).    However, a team or club that preregisters as a group at the same time, in the same envelope or in the same email, will receive a discount of $5/skier.  This price is not available on race day.  Coaches - this is a great opportunity to bring your entire team at a very reduced price.  You can sign-up a team by sending me an email listing all the members, their race(s), their age, and their sex.  We can take care of filling out the actual applications on race day.

Race Timing:
For the first time, we will be using chip timing.  Peregrine Timing will be working with us on the event and it should help make the finish line and the awards go smother.  Their logo has been added to the list of sponsors on the right.  Welcome aboard Peregrine.

Kingston Roller Ski Applications Available

Applications for the 9th Annual Kingston Roller Ski Race will be sent out this evening to all previous participants as an attachment to an email.  If you do not receive an application and would like one, please email Greg Malia at dgmalia@earthlink.net and mention whether you would like an electronic application or one sent via the mail.

Please pass this information along to all the skiers you know.

A posting about prices and awards will be coming in a couple of days.  Keep an eye out for it.

9th Annual Kingston Roller Ski Race

Well, that time of year has come for the traditional fall classic - the 9th Annual Kingston Roller Ski Race.  Over the years, as the race has grown, so too has the fun everyone experiences coming to the event.  Seeing old friends, making new ones, getting some great prizes and racing one last time on those roller skis before the snow comes and we put them away until next spring.  And the snow will come this winter.

The race is scheduled for Sunday, November 18th (always the Sunday before Thanksgiving) at the Miller Middle School in Lake Katrine, NY.  Registration will begin at 10am with the races starting at 12 noon with the 5K classic, followed at 12:30 with the 2K novice, and ending at 1:15pm with the ~10K freestyle.  As usual, food and refreshments galore will follow with awards starting around 2:30pm.

We have a great group of sponsors again this year, both local and international, who have donated prizes that will be used as the awards.  The blog posting next week will talk about all of our generous supporters

The big news, once again this year is our affiliation with Brian Delaney and High Peaks Cyclery from Lake Placid.  Brian will be on hand for the 3rd straight year with his very extensive store on wheels.  The prices he'll be offering, at the race, will be the absolute best you will see all season.  He's promised me fantastic bargains on clothing, supplies and equipment.  I'm planning on buying a new pair of classic skis since mine are about 8 years old.  If you're thinking of buying any equipment this season, whether for yourself or for someone else as a Christmas present, do it on November 18th - get great deals and get the shopping out of the way.  Additionally, he'll be collecting skis for stone grinding with a special price of $50 (usually $70).  So, collect yours and your team's skis and bring them along so they can be ast this winter.  Finally, there will be a special deal of ski poles for race  day only. 

That's it for now.  Pencil into your plan book November 18th at Kingston.  Look for my weekly blogs about the race and I'll see everyone in 4 weeks.

Train hard. Ski Fast.

Greg Malia