Massanutten Ski & Snowboard Team Riders Headed to USASA Nationals

More than 20 competitors from the Massanutten Ski & Snowboard Team are set to compete against nation’s top athletes at USASA Nationals March 29-April 11, 2019.
 

Massanutten, Va. – March 26, 2019 – Massanutten’s Freestyle Team Riders are looking to make some noise on the national stage. More than 20 competitors from the Massanutten Ski & Snowboard Team (MSST) have qualified for the USASA Nationals held on March 29 – April 11, 2019 at Copper Mountain, CO.
 

Key to Events: RJ=Rail Jam, SS=Slopestyle, BX/SX=BoarderCross/SkierCross, HP=Half Pipe, GS=Giant Slalom, SL=Slalom
 

Owen Gordon (Snowboard) Maidens, VA (RJ, BX, GS, SL)
Kayla Nguyen (Snowboard) Fairfax Station, VA (BX, GS, SL)
Sienna McKinley (Snowboard) Stephens City, VA (RJ, SS, BX, GS, SL)
Tommy Carmody (Skier) Culpeper, VA (RJ, SS, HP, SX)
Carson Crawford (Skier) McGaheysville, VA (RJ, SS, SX, HP)
MaryKenna Carmody (Snowboard) Culpeper, VA (RJ, BX, HP, GS, SL)
Teaghan Ohnstad (Snowboard) Chantilly, VA (BX, GS, SL)

Donovan Mosca (Snowboard) Cabin John, MD (RJ, SS, HP, BX, GS, SL)

Finn Thompson (Snowboard) Port Republic, VA (RJ, SS, BX)

Logan Skinner (Snowboard) Washington, DC (injured)

Sam Voekler (Snowboard) Ashland, VA (BX, GS, SL)

Nicholas Pierce (Snowboard & Ski) Virginia Beach, VA (BX/SX, GS, SL)

Bailey Clawson (Snowboard) Warrenton, VA (GS, SL)

Fionna Thompson (Snowboard) Port Republic, VA (BX, SS)

Neil Donnelly, Jr. (Snowboard) Somerset, VA (RJ, SS, BX, GS, SL)

Keegan Thompson (Snowboard) Port Republic, VA (BX, SS)

Kolton Almany (Snowboard) New Canton, VA (BX, GS, SL)

Josephine Robertson (Snowboard) Port Republic, VA (BX)

Matt Robertson (Snowboard) Port Republic, VA (BX, SS)

Dominik Ohnstad (Skier) Chantilly, VA (SX)

Tyler Roan (Snowboard) Front Royal, VA (GS, SL)

Zachary Clawson (Snowboard) Warrenton, VA (GS, SL)

Alec Young (Snowboard) Fredericksburg, VA (BX)

Aiden Dollins (Snowboard) Virginia Beach, VA (BX)

The athletes will be accompanied by their coaches, Dennis “Target” Carmody, J.P. Dollins, Shannon DiFede, Sandra Dull, Ashely Schneider, Sam Dull, Brandon Payne, James Bayles, and Cameron Dean.
 

“This is by far the most athletes to qualify from Massanutten, and we’re honored to be a part of their story,” said Kenny Hess, director of sports and safety at Massanutten Resort. “Massanutten’s athletes have all worked hard and achieved a lot in their respective disciplines, but even more importantly, they are a great group of athletes and friends who look out for one another. These achievements would not have been possible without our amazing Freestyle Team coaches as well as the continued support of the athletes’ families.”
 

The Massanutten Ski and Snowboard Team is comprised of nearly 100 athletes ranging from seven to 19 years old, from across the state of Virginia and Maryland. Each team member receives an unlimited season pass to Massanutten Resort and attends three set practices a week to raise their skill-level in order to compete amongst the best in the nation. The team’s dedicated coaches strive to help their athletes develop proper techniques with a team-oriented approach while promoting the significance of understanding and respect for safety factors inherent in the sport of Freestyle.
 

Coach Carmody said, “Massanutten continues to make its mark on the national stage. I believe that because of these athletes’ dedication and success, our program is going to grow exponentially in the coming years.”

Out of the 15 current and former Massanutten Ski & Snowboard Team members who qualified for last year’s event, two medaled at the 2018 USASA Nationals. Neil Donnelly placed third in the Men’s Junior Boardercross division and Eli Derrick placed second for Overall Freeski Youth Men.
 

For more information on the Massanutten Resort’s Ski and Snowboard Team (MSST), please visit this link. Stay up-to-date on the latest news by following @MassResort on Instagram or follow Massanutten Resort on Facebook at www.facebook.com/massresort/.
 

About USASA Nationals The USASA National Championship is a two-week event with snowboard events the first week and freeski events week two. USASA has 32 series across the nation, serving over 100 resorts in the United States, offering competitive snowboard and freeskiing opportunities for all ages. For more info, visit https://usasa.org/
 

About Massanutten Resort Set on 6,000 acres of sprawling land in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Massanutten Resort is a premier all-season resort destination that offers virtually every type of traveler an unforgettable experience. Outdoor enthusiasts and adventure buffs will enjoy Massanutten’s Mountain Bike Park, offering exciting jump trails for beginners and veteran riders alike, and hiking Massanutten’s Western Slope. For those seeking a relaxing escape, the resort Spa delivers a wide menu of services including manicures, pedicures, detoxifying massages, and more. The resort is a paradise for adventurous families, featuring an indoor/outdoor waterpark complete with a triple-jet FlowRider® Endless Wave, a 1920s-themed escape room, the Family Adventure Park, and a petting zoo. Seasonal sports activities include two challenging 18-hole golf courses, skiing, ice skating, and snow tubing. Nothing works up an appetite like an active vacation and with 12 on-site dining options, showcasing variety from mouthwatering barbecue to campfire treats, Massanutten offers something for every taste, season and occasion. At Massanutten Resort, there is something for everyone, all within reach – located just two hours from Washington, D.C., and 50 minutes from the Charlottesville Albermarle Airport.