BSRA Racers Compete at U14 State Championships in Ellicottville

This past weekend, athletes from the Brantling Ski Racing Association traveled to Ellicottville to compete in the U14 New York State Alpine Ski Racing Championships, one of the most competitive youth ski racing events in the state. The championship brought together the top U14 alpine racers from across New York for a weekend of giant slalom and slalom competition.

BSRA racers arrived Thursday evening ready for a full weekend of racing, camaraderie, and representing their home hill at Brantling Ski Slopes.

Girls Giant Slalom Opens the Championship Weekend
Competition kicked off Friday with the Girls Giant Slalom, where athletes from across the state battled through a challenging GS course. BSRA’s racers showed strong skiing and determination, with Kendall Bierly delivering an impressive performance and finishing 9th in New York State.

The result placed Kendall among the top U14 GS racers in the state and highlighted the depth of talent coming out of the Brantling program.

A Community Weekend on the Mountain
Saturday continued the excitement with the Boys Giant Slalom race. While the racers competed on the hill, BSRA families created their own atmosphere of support at the bottom of the mountain.
Parents organized an all-day tailgate, giving athletes and families a central place to gather between runs. The tailgate quickly became race-day headquarters, where teammates, siblings, and parents cheered on the racers throughout the day.

Moments like these highlight what makes the BSRA program unique. While athletes compete individually on the course, the support behind them is truly a team effort.

Slalom Day Brings Strong Finishes
Sunday wrapped up the championship weekend with Slalom competition for both girls and boys. After pushing through the time change and a morning that began with rain, conditions improved dramatically as the day went on. By lunchtime, the weather had cleared and racers were competing under sunny skies.
BSRA’s athletes once again rose to the occasion.

Kendall Bierly finished 6th in the state in Slalom, adding another top finish to an already strong weekend.

Proud of Our U14 Racers
The U14 State Championships mark an important milestone for young alpine racers. Competing against the best athletes from across New York requires skill, focus, and confidence.

BSRA is incredibly proud of all of its athletes who qualified and competed this weekend. From strong finishes on the racecourse to the teamwork and sportsmanship shown throughout the event, the racers represented Brantling with pride.

As the season comes to a close, weekends like this remind everyone why youth ski racing is such a special experience. The athletes grow not only as competitors, but as teammates and young leaders within the ski racing community.

About Brantling Ski Racing Association
The Brantling Ski Racing Association provides alpine ski racing training for young athletes from across the Rochester and Wayne County region. BSRA racers train at Brantling Ski Slopes and compete in regional and statewide races throughout the winter season.
Through coaching, competition, and a strong community of families and volunteers, the program helps athletes develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of skiing.

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