Athlete Recognition
Allen Twins Named 23 – 24 Savage Squirrels
Long time DCWST alpine team members, and twin sisters, Maddie Allen and Katie Allen were recently named the 2023 – 2024 Savage Squirrel Awardees. It was the first time the DCWST recognized two females as the recipients of the coveted honor. This Savage Squirrel Award, named after a combination of the race hill (Squirrel Cage)…
Read MoreSeven DCWST Snowboarders Qualify for 2024 USASA Nationals
DCWST snowboarders have wrapped their regular season of competition in the Appalachian Region of USASA and a seven of our riders have qualified to compete at the 2024 USASA Nationals. Riders and the the disciplines they qualified in are as follows: Sydney Scott – Rail Jam and Slopestyle Avery Badalian – Rail Jam and Slopestyle…
Read MoreDCWST Athletes Participate in Highly Competitive PA State Championship Races
This last weekend saw select DCWST under 12 (U12) and under 14 (U14) racers travel to the Pennsylvania Alpine Region Association finals. Racers are invited to the two-day competitions based on season performance and compete against the best racers in the state. U12 racers met at Round Top ski area with Oscar Pearlman recognized for…
Read MoreDCWST Qualifies 12 for PARA State Championships
Yesterday marked the end of the USSS racing “regular season” for DCWST’s U14 and under athletes. Now that the dust has settled, DCWST is proud to have 12 athletes who have earned a spot in their respective PARA State Championship events. Great racing by all and congratulations to everyone listed below for earning a spot…
Read MoreCongrats to the 2023 PARA State Championship Qualfiers
Congrats to all of the athletes below who have qualified for PARA State Championships in their respective age groups. We look forward to following along as they represent DCWST at the state level. At the U12 level, qualifiers are Troy Bray, Oscar Pearlman and William Over. At the U14 level, qualifiers are Alexandra Hester, Isla…
Read MoreDCWST Athletes Keep Piling Up the Awards
In snowboarding, head coach, Mike Rosenberger brought three DCWST snowboarders to a Massanutten (VA) competition the weekend of Febuary 4-5. Gage Schwinabart finished 1st in Slopestyle and Rail Jam. Bayden Copley finished 3rd in Rail Jam and Faith Montgomery (a first year DCWST snowboarder) finished 4th in Rail Jam in the girls division. The snowboarding…
Read MoreLocal DCWST Athletes Make the Podium in Several Regional Ski Competitions
The local ski racing season is well on its way and local athletes have had top finishes in several races. Last Sunday, January 29th, DCWST hosted over 140 racers from Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia ranging in age from 7 to 20. The event, sponsored by Taylor Made, was a giant slalom format with the…
Read MoreCongratulations to Our 21-22 PARA State Championship Qualifiers
Congratulations to all of our State Championship Qualifiers! Qualified for U14 States (held at Seven Springs) – Donavan Kumpfmiller, Timmy Brands, Brice Roche, Chase Desjardin, and Warren Hilbert-Graham. Qualified for U12 States (held at Rountop) – Atlee Edwards, Miya Lippuner, Ava Anderson, Trent Bray, Asher Eckel and Troy Bray. At U12 States, Asher skied to…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 21-22 Savage Squirrels
This year’s Awardees are Bayden Copley and Nikki O’Donnell. Congratulations! Past Recipients Include: 2020-2021: Maraid Johnson and Walter Brands 2019-2020: Emma Lynch and Marcus Schmidt 2018-2019: Sydney Willig and Demetri Engel 2017-2018: Jaclyn Yoder and Casey Fuller 2016-2017: Jaclyn Jacobs and Jack Phelps 2015-2016: Gregory Morris and Lexi Orenstein 2014-2015: John Yoder and Lizzie Kinnard…
Read MorePlaque for Savage Squirrel Awardees Donated to the DCWST
2022 Savage Squirrel Nikki O’Donnell holds the newly dedicated plaque. For 16 years the DCWST has selected athletes to receive the Savage Squirrel Award. The award, our most prestigious, is given to one female and one male who most embody the DCWST ethos of sportsmanship, positive attitude, athletic achievement, and an overall love of the…
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