WINTER TERM
It is the mission of the New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF), a 501(c)3 non-profit, to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in snowsports - alpine, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, ski jumping, cross country skiing, nordic combined, and biathlon - through professional guidance and financial support.
How We Fulfill Our Mission:
Financial Support
NYSEF provides more than $110,000 in scholarship funding to over 40 athletes every year
Our scholarship funds include:
- Dare to Dream - an unrestricted fund that awards support to individual athletes based on their application, need, merit, and coach recommendation. To find out more about this scholarship fund, visit our Scholarship page. To donate to this fund, visit our Donate page.
- John Wilkins
- Ingrid Ormsby
- Bill "Wittso" Witte
- Horst Weber Fund
Professional Guidance
NYSEF's coaching team includes World Cup competitors, former Olympic team members, and experienced ski racers with decades of experience in training the next generation of elite racers and jumpers. From our U10 and U12 coaching staff at Gore, Belleayre, and Whiteface, to our Nordic and Ski Jumping coaches in Lake Placid, we strive to make ski racing a fun and challenging learning experience for all ages. Learn more about our team and our certifications.
- USSA
- U.S. Ski and Snowboard Gold Certified Club
- U.S. Biathlon Silver Certified Club
- SafeSport
- First Aid and CPR certified
