KYLE MACK OFF THE GRID!

Congratulations to our Contest Crusher Kyle Mack!

Champion of the 2010 US Open Jr. Jam! He has set the tone for

the next level riding--He represents the current state of snowboarding.

Kyle killed it out there going bigger and better than ever! Way to Shred

little man-MESS is proud of you!

Congratulations to the 2010 Middle Earth National Team!

OVER 40 riders will travel out to Copper Mountain, Co April 3rd to represent Middle Earth and Michigan! This is the largest TEAM that Middle Earth has ever sent to Nationals! Please log in to USASA, click on Nationals 2010 and hit the invited riders list and accept and register for your events! Don't hesitate or you will be passed over-there is a strict deadline on each invite-Don't miss your deadline! This list will also be updated as more riders become invited:

Darren Mack, Kyle Mack, Rockwell Nixon, Matt Brengman all returning National Champions!

Ivan Rinne, Carson Froome, Johnny Kozacki, Cassidy Gale, Nicholas Balhorn,

Tommy Wozniak, Alex Mark Mazzonello, Zoe Kalapos, Conrad Schaitberger,

Erik Lukkari, David J. Szymanski, Logan Doezema, Anthony Stefanizzi,

Carly Joseph, Karly Shorr, Dane Norburn, Trevor Price, Danny Arnold,

Daniel Deater, Helene Dryden, Matt David Kovicak, David Szymanski Sr.,

Jacob Running, James Vernelli, Durand Nixon,

New INVITED Riders: Ian Kalapos, Bradley Debien, Tanner Debien, Alec Palmer,

Curtis Brengman, Reese Spaulding, Bradley Fouchia, Norman Berge,

Max Anthes, Alex Mobashery,

Connor Klooster, Riley Hodgson, Madison Wellman, Cassidy Gale, Emily Nichols, Kylar Aiken, Eric Addy, Conrad Schaitberger, Chase Palmer

Congratulations Team! Well done!

2010 Nationals UPDATE!

All riders please take care of the following tasks by Friday, March 12th!

1. Check your regional ranking to be sure it is accurate to the best of your knowledge!
All Nationals Rankings have now been updated!
2. Please log on and check for your name to be sure you are appearing in the National data base. If you are not finding your name and think it should be there for each discipline please communicate this ASAP to moshorr@aol.com
I will get it corrected immediately if there is an error!
3. Send me your hoodie order if you have not done so already!
4. Send me your coaching request if you have not done so already!
5. Log in to your Member Pro Acct by going to the USASA websit and hit the tab JOIN/LOG IN
IF you don't remember your log in or password hit the "forgot your log in or password" button and put in your email address! IF YOU don't get a response within 12-24 hours YOU NEED to contact me immediately! This will be a huge problem for you and you won't get your Official Invite!

No Official Invites have gone out just yet--I am expecting them to go out after Sunday.
Last:
6. IF you are a REGIONAL CHAMPION in any discipline and are NOT planning on going to nationals PLEASE contact me ASAP so that I can give the Alternate, our 2nd place rider, a chance to accept the invite! IF you don't contact me NOW we will lose that slot to the National Ranking and the ability to send a MESS representative for that discipline and age group. It is imparitive that you communicate to me that you will NOT be attending Nationals before Friday! I have to submit a spreadsheep of who we are confirmed and sending to nationals for the first official invites! Help me out!

If you have any questions regarding Nationals this is what I have so far:

I hope to see you out at 2010 Copper Mountain April 3-9;
Practice Day Saturday, April 3 all day -be on time to your practice your coach will meet you there!
Parade and Opening Ceremony Sat. April 3rd late afternoon or early evening-more details to follow! We all wear our hoodies and march in at a team! It's a great time!
Sunday DAY 1 of competition All venues are closed for the week and only open to competitors on the designated day and event.

Check the USASA Nationals website for details on scholarships, practice schedule, comp schedule, discounts on rental cars, and more!

ANY Corrections to your stats, problems logging in, or questions about nationals don't hesitate to contact MO! moshorr@aol.com

Middle Earth Final Celebration Boyne Highlands THIS WEEKEND!

Looking Forward to Good TIMES, GREAT Company & Blue Skies with a High of 40F!

ALL REGISTRATION: Challenger Hut 9-10:15 am located under the lift by terrain park
Halfpipe practice: 9:30-10:15 open to public and MESS riders
Halfpipe rider's meeting: 10:15-pipe closed to the public
Halfpipe Comp begins: 10:30

Slopestyle practice: Open all morning-to public and MESS riders
Slopestyle late registration: 12-12:30 inside Challenger hut
Slopestyle rider's meeting: 12:45-course closed to the public for the comp
Slopestyle Comp begins at 1:00

All awards following slopestyle competition at Challenger Hut

Main Course provided-bring a dish to pass-your own cooler with your favorite Beverages!

Event Fee: $20 for single event or $30 for pipe & slope!
Free Trials-New Members only $10 both events! Bring a friend to try out USASA MESS!