Press
SkiTAM generates quite an industry buzz every year. Starting in early Fall and leading up to the event, press releases are issued to keep the industry in the loop with important announcements and developments. As these releases are issued, we’ll post them here starting with the most recent.
SKITAM 2009 ANNUAL REPORT: The SkiTAM 2009 Annual Report is now available. Click here to download the file.
SkiTAM 2010 Adult Race Results (April 20, 2010)
Vail, CO - The SkiTAM 2010 Adult Race brought together 252 racers and 56 teams. The Competitive Division posted some great times as well as the Sport Division.
SkiTAM 2010 Kids Race Results (April 20, 2010)
Vail, CO - This year's Kids' Race had a great turnout with 40 registered youth racers. Each age category showed some incredible times from both the girls and the boys groups.
Ski Hall Of Fame Names Inductees (February 12, 2010)
Ishpeming, MI - The 2009 U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame honorees include Adaptive legends and former U.S. Paralympians- Jack Benedick, Sarah Will and Chris Waddell. They will be honored April 9, 2010 in Beaver Creek, CO.
SkiTAM/APP Rack ‘Em Tournament Raises Thousands for USAST Athletes (November 16, 2009)
Denver, CO - The SkiTAM/APP Rack ‘Em Poker and Pool tournament, held at Wynkoop Brewery on Thursday, October 29th, enticed 114 people out of their homes and hotels during a freak Denver snow storm to play in a tournament with professional pool player, Melissa Little, aka, The Viper all for a good cause.
Paralympic and Adaptive Legends Jack Benedick, Chris Waddell and Sarah Will Highlight Class of 2010 U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame (November 6, 2009)
Ishpeming, MI - Paralympic champions Chris Waddell and Sarah Will highlight a group of eight athletes and sport builders named for induction to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.
U.S. Ski Team Athletes Inducted to Hall of Fame (July 1, 2009)
Park City, UT - Paralympian Sarah Will will become a member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Class of 2009 along with Picabo Street and Andrea Mead.
2009 SkiTAM Marks Another Successful Year of Fund-raising for the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team (April 23, 2009)
Denver, CO - Despite the current economy’s impact on industry events, coinciding with several religious holidays and rescheduling to one of its latest spring weekends, the 14th Annual SkiTAM, a fund-raising event for the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team (USAST) organized by CTAM of the Rocky Mountains, attracted 966 registrants and raised over $1 million in team and event sponsorships and individual registrations.
SkiTAM 2009 Adult Race Results (April 16, 2009)
Vail, CO - The SkiTAM 2009 Adult Race brought together 240 racers and 48 teams. The Competitive Division posted some great times as well as the Sport Division
SkiTAM 2009 Kids' Race Results (April 16, 2009)
Vail, CO - This year's Kids' Race had a great turnout with over 55 registered youth racers. Each age category showed some incredible times from both the girls and the boys groups.
Rawlings Named Adaptive XC Coach (December 15, 2008)
Park City, UT - Longtime cross country and alpine club coach Greg Rawlings is the newest addition to the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team. He joins the program as head cross country coach, according to Program Director Sandy Metzger.
The U.S. Disabled Ski Team Changes its Name (November 24, 2008)
Park City, UT - The USSA's Disabled Ski Team, one of the longest standing teams in the Paralympics, is changing its name to better reflect the high level of athleticism of its members. I am proud to announce that team will now become the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team, and our formal sport program known as USSA Adaptive.
14th Annual SkiTAM Set for April 9-12, 2009, in Vail, Colorado (November 12, 2008)
Denver, CO - SkiTAM 2009, the signature fundraiser for the U.S. Disabled Ski Team (USDST) hosted by CTAM of the Rocky Mountains, will be held April 9-12, 2009 in Vail, Colorado. SkiTAM 2009 will mark the 14th annual hosting of the event, which is widely supported throughout the cable industry and provides more than half of the US Disabled Ski Team’s annual budget.
Create a Career in Cable (April 16, 2008)
Denver, CO - SkiTAM is working with Warren & Morris Ltd. to make CCC possible. Please call Warren & Morris Ltd. to post your opportunities at 603.812.2154.
SkiTAM Establishes $1 Million Endowment Fund Established For U.S. Disabled Ski Team (April 16, 2008)
Denver, CO - The 13th Annual SkiTAM, a fund-raising event for the U.S. Disabled Ski Team (USDST) organized by CTAM of the Rocky Mountains, continued the tradition of record levels of participation and raising over $1 million. This year’s event was also marked by the establishment of a $1 million endowment fund. The fund, which will be managed by a board of directors assembled under the auspices of the United States Ski Association (USSA), will help to ensure ongoing funding for the Team and to foster development programs for disabled skiers across the country.
SkiTAM 2008 Adult Race Results (April 9, 2008)
Vail, CO - The SkiTAM 2008 Adult Race brought together 370 racers and 73 teams. The Competitive Division posted some great times as well as the Sport Division.
SkiTAM 2008 Youth Race Results (April 9, 2008)
Vail, CO - This year's Kids' Race had a great turnout with over 55 registered youth racers. Each age category showed some incredible times from both the girls and the boys groups.
Deadline! 2008 SkiTAM Sponsor/Athlete Marketing Materials (January 24, 2008)
Denver, CO - As SkiTAM 2008 approaches, so do the deadlines to create marketing materials for your companies and athletes! Please note the sign up deadlines for the available pieces below.
SkiTAM Giving Thanks for 2008 Sponsor Commitments (November 20, 2007)
Denver, CO - With nearly 90 percent of their sponsorships sold, the organizers of SkiTAM are giving thanks for the 50 companies that have already signed up as sponsors for the 13th Annual SkiTAM as they celebrate Thanksgiving this week. Also counting those blessings are the members of the U.S. Disabled Ski Team (USDST), which funds over half of its operating budget from this signature fundraising event hosted by CTAM of the Rocky Mountains.
SkiTAM 2007 Sets Record Levels of Participation and Financial Support For U.S. Disabled Ski Team (April 16, 2007)
Denver, CO - The 12th Annual SkiTAM, a fund-raising event for the U.S. Disabled Ski Team organized by CTAM of the Rocky Mountains, turned in record results, thanks to more than 100 industry sponsors and over 1,300 participants at the event. While the field results are still being tallied, gross receipts for the event are expected to exceed $1 million, with the SkiTAM Athlete Partnership Program reporting an additional $500,000 in athlete sponsorships. The event finished with the promise of even better results for next year, as more than 25 of this year’s sponsors announced their renewals for SkiTAM 2008.
SkiTAM 2007 Adult Race Results (April 12, 2007)
Vail, CO - This year's Adult Race brought together 368 Racers and 84 Teams. The Competitive Division posted some great times as well as the Sport Division. Here is a breakdown of the top 3 teams from each Division:
Competitive
1. NBC Universal: 149.90 total seconds
Nick Catanzarite, Adam Conaty, Pam Fletcher, Rob Harding, Mike Trueblood
2. HBO: 151.68 total seconds
Carl Burnett, Brenda Kirwood, Jeff Kirwood, Clay Kirwood, Geoff
3. Time Warner Cable: 156.98 total seconds
Allison Jones, Ian Jansing, Ricci Kilgore, John Knudsen, Erik Petersen
Sport
1. Motorola: 217.08 total seconds
George Sansonetis, Jeff Chen, Lynn Glenharden, Tom McLaughlin, Jeff Phillips
2. StarTek: 219.60 total seconds
Jon Kreamelmeyer, Linda Payne, Matt Brekke, Michelle Coungy, Tim Sheehy
3. MSO Mojo: 219.96 total seconds
Chris Devlin-Young, Nyla Ahmad, Rob Ahmad, Kevin Corbett, Kent Ramsbottom
SkiTAM 2007 Kids' Race Results (April 12, 2007)
Vail, CO - This year's Kids' Race had a great turnout with over 75 kids competing. Each age category showed some incredible times from both the girls and the boys groups. Here is a breakdown of the top 3 times within each age category. For complete results click on the link above.
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