2011 COMMITTEE REPORTS
SKI COMMITTEE M
embers of the Ski Committee
and MAC ski
community have all contributed to making this a successful year. The mission of the Ski Committee is to provide program opportunities for MAC ski enthusiasts of all ages, to strive for excellence within our
Laura Mittelstadt
programs, and to positively impact each participant’s experience.
The last two years have been significant growth years for the MAC ski program. First of all, the ski community has diversi- fied its offerings to include the freeride and PACRAT programs. The Freeride program is in its third year and geared towards kids who want to learn the tech- nical skills necessary for excelling in the parks and pipes. Freeride kids have also been doing mid-week training with MAC gymnastics to work on their flipping skills. The PACRAT team “MAC-Tacular,” a
year. In April, MAC’s Julian Illingworth won his fifth consecu- tive U.S. National Championship, extending his record! Many are wondering whether this record will ever be broken. Julian returned to Portland in May to wed his high
SQUASH COMMITTEE S
quash at MAC had another very busy
group of enthusiastic adults who enjoy ski racing and the camaraderie of the sport, has been a wonderful success. This team is comprised of members who possess a variety of skiing backgrounds and ability levels who all love to ski and have fun. Tom Sidley has done an outstanding job collaborating with Member Coach Ben McKinley to bring this team together. In addition to diversification and growth, it has been an important year to create structure, support and effective communication for all programs. With 90 skiers in the younger Mini and Mitey Mite programs, head coach Jesse Scroggins has worked diligently with Chad Failla to ensure the highest quality of coaching and optimal skier-to-coach ratios. Member Coach Paul Stember, who oversees the Mini Mite program, has done a phenom- enal job developing a skill progression and assessment curriculum that includes not only athletic technique but also strategies for skiing safely.
It has been a very successful year for MAC Junior Ski Racers. Aidan Daly- Jensen, Kristoff Fowler and Paul Warner
all attended U.S. Nationals. The U.S. Nationals is the pinnacle of success, and having three athletes attend is a testament to these hard working, talented skiers, the excellence of this program, and to all of the fabulous coaching and parent support they have received along the way.
For members looking for a fun family trip, the Sun Valley Spring Break is a wonderful option. The excellent grooming, elegant lodges and spectacular terrain combined with après- ski activities such as ice-skating, trout-fishing and more make the trip a world class adventure. We hope that you will come find out, as we have, that MAC Ski offers something for everyone.
Ski Committee members: Laura Mittelstadt (chair), Jesse Scroggins (head coach), Deanne Woodring (trea- surer), Scott Mader, Whitney Klonsky, Andrew Jansky, Brent Anderson, Alan Pruder, Dorte Morse, Jeff Simpson, Eric Vetterlein, Tom Sidley, Taryn Meyer, Berit Stevenson, Shannon Keane, Vanessa Paskill, Willy Scroggins and Scott Soot. WM
Last summer four of our squash singles courts and doubles court No. 1 had their walls re-finished and floors replaced. Players are grateful for relief on their knees, and we’re proud to showcase our facilities to visiting players that attend our tournaments.
Derrick Cameron
school sweetheart, Sarah Hopkins, and brought seven of his squash pro buddies to put on a mini combined singles and doubles fun tournament to entertain the locals. Another MAC squash alumnus, Adam Perkiomaki, achieved national success this year, winning the 2011 Liberty League Player of the Year award. Adam fashioned a 12-1 record in the regular season with his only loss coming to Peter Sopher of Princeton (11-8 in game five). He defeated his counterparts at Trinity, Cornell, and Princeton at CSA Team nationals. Perkiomaki was a three-time selection as Liberty League Performer of the Week.
Our member coaches have been very busy with organized leagues and instruc- tion. Our box league singles, under the direction of Alan Carbajal, has 45-60 participants per month. Our Doubles league continues to grow under the leader- ship of Coach Eric von der Heyden, and in addition to playing five nights a week, we’re booking later in the evenings to accommodate player participation growth. Wendy Comstock continues to run the popular women’s clinic on Saturday, and also continues to run the Monday night beginner drop in. She also continues to organize occasional reciprocal weekend events with the Seattle Athletic Club, mixing weekend play with social dinners. The junior program surged last year with the popularity of a free Sunday clinic run by member coach David Spiro, and mentored by head coach Khalid Mir. The
junior team league grew to 30 players this year, and is also supported by Tina Lee Lam and Donna Wax.
During the past year the club hosted the Oregon Squash Championships, the Rose City Classic, Rosebud Junior Tournament, and the Wrightson Cup (Oregon State Doubles Championships). These tournaments attracted top junior and adult players from the West Coast, including California and Canada. Top MAC players again placed well in many categories, including winning all the top men’s open events.
I want to express my thanks again to the committee members for their hard work and dedication: Gretchen Wagner, Kristian Foden-Vencil, Scott Page, Katherine Rowan, Stephen Shaw, Marcia Wood, Tina Lee Lam, David McCaffery, Peter Schulman, Todd Welch, and Alex Burt. And our athletic and coach members: Wendy Comstock, Alan Carbajal Eric von der Heyden, David Spiro, and Sean Ryan. I would also like to thank the MAC’s Liz Johnston for her continued great support of our program. WM
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