Scarsdale Boys Compete on Ski Race Team

Monday, 11 April 2016 14:53

Last Updated: Monday, 11 April 2016 15:00

Published: Monday, 11 April 2016 14:53

Joanne Wallenstein

William and Charles Lemerond

Even though the winter was short on snow, it was a busy one for William and Charles Lemerond. Both boys competed on the U10 Mohawk Mountain Alpine Race Team in Connecticut. William, a third grader at Heathcote, joined the team last year. Charles, a first grader at Heathcote, joined the team this year.

Practice began in early December even before snow was on the ground, with the two participating in dry-land training to prepare for the upcoming season. Once snowmaking started, the boys had practice every Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm. Race days were even longer - the boys needed to be at the race hill by 6:30 in the morning to register, gear up and inspect the course.

William and Charles started skiing in earnest when they were three and have never looked back. William enjoys the challenge of mastering steep, narrow terrain and Charles loves going fast and making giant slalom turns. Both boys have developed strong friendships with their teammates.

William had a very successful season, skiers2

placing on the podium in two of five United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) races and winning the year-end USSA Skills Quest competition for which he was awarded a signed photograph of his favorite skier, Ted Ligety. Charles ended the year with his first top ten finish and has high hopes to follow in his big brother's footsteps in the coming years.

William displays a signed photo of skiier Ted Ligety