Caitlin Ciccone
Photographer: Dan Campbell 435-901-8830
Caitlin Ciccone’s Athlete Biography
Caitlin was raised in Bethlehem, New Hampshire (NH) and began skiing the White Mountains of NH at the age of 2. For the last 21 years Caitlin has traveled the world amassing an impressive list of alpine ski racing accomplishments. She was named to the US Alpine Ski Team at 13, winning the US National Giant Slalom title in 2006 while placing second in the Slalom and Combined disciplines. Caitlin finished second in the US National Giant Slalom standings in 2007.
In 2008, after a stellar alpine career, Caitlin decided to switch to Ski Cross and has never been happier. Incorporating the terrain features traditionally found in freestyle, Ski Cross competitors ski down the course, which is built to encompass both naturally occurring terrain and artificial features like jumps, rollers, and banks. Starting from a field of 16 women, groups of four skiers start simultaneously and attempt to reach the end of the course. The first two to cross the finish line advance to the next round. At the end, the final and small final rounds determine 1st to 4th and 5th to 8th places, respectively. Caitlin describes participating in the sport:
Its such a rush, you always have that nervous stomach cause you never know what’s about to happen. If you’re in control the three others might not be….That’s my newest way of pumping blood through my veins, and switching the adrenaline to full blast!
Caitlin currently lives in Jackson, WY with her best friend and brother Cam. When in town, Caitlin can be found skiing the deep powder of the Tetons in Granite Cannon or chilling with friends.
Please contact ASM at (540) 841-5047 for sponsorship and endorsement opportunities involving Caitlin Ciccone. Caitlin is also accepting direct donations to help fund her World Cup travel schedule and Olympic pursuits at www.caitlinciccone.com
What is Ski CrossSki cross (also known as skiercross or skier-X) is a relatively new type of skiing competition. It is based on the motorbike discipline of motocross. Despite it being a timed racing event, it is often considered part of freestyle skiing because it incorporates terrain features traditionally found in freestyle.
In a time trial or qualification round, every competitor skis down the course, which is built to encompass both naturally occurring terrain and artificial features like jumps, rollers, banks — whatever the course builder can imagine. After the time trial, the fastest 16 (in women's events) or 32 skiers (in men's events) compete in a knockout (KO)-style series in rounds of four. A group of four skiers start simultaneously and attempt to reach the end of the course. The first two to cross the finish line will advance to the next round. At the end, the final and small final rounds determine 1st to 4th and 5th to 8th places, respectively.
Competitors are not allowed to pull or push each other during the KO finals. Any intentional contact to the other competitors will be penalized by disqualification or exclusion from the next race.
The International Ski Federation (FIS)'s FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup has recently added ski cross competitions to its calendar in addition to moguls and aerials. You will find the competition calendar, resutls, bio's of athletes, news and more on World Cup, Europa Cup and FIS ranked events.
The International Olympic Committee decided on November 28, 2006, to include ski cross in the programme of the 2010 Winter Olympics at Vancouver. (Wikipedia Ski Cross 2010)
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Photographer: Dan Campbell 435-901-8830 2010 Ski Cross World Cup Season11.11.09 NYC FUNDRAISER….COME HELP MAKE IT POSSIBLE 11.16-11.20 Vail Training 12.05-12.10 Telluride, Training 12.21.2009 Innichen/San Candido, ITA WC 1.5.2010 St. Johann i T/Obendorf, AUT WC 1.9.2010 Les Contamines, FRA WC 1.13.2010 L’Alpe D’Huez, FRA WC 1.17.2010 Flaine, FRA WC 1.24.2010 Lake Placid, NY USA WC 1.28.2010 Blue Mountain, CAN WC 2.3.2010 Norefjell, NOR WC 2.23.2010 VANCOUVER, BC OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES 3.11.2010 Grindelwald, SUI WC 3.14.2010 Meiringen-Hasliberg, SUI WC 3.20.2010 Sierra Nevada, SPA WC
Caitlin’s Career Accomplishments2000-2008 U.S. Alpine SKi Team Member Highlights World Cup Racer 2006-2007, 2007-2008 2007 U.S. Nationals 2nd GS 4th SL, 3rd in Combined 2006 U.S. National GS Champion 2nd U.S. National SL and Combined 2006 Nor-Am Standings 2nd SG (World Cup spot for 2008) 3rd Slalom standings 3rd Overall Standings 2008-2009 First Skier Crosss Season WC’S 1.5.2009 St. Johann i. T/Obendorf AUT WC–35th 1.10.2009 Les Contamines, FRA WC–24th 1.14.2009 Flaine, FRA WC–26th 1.19.2009 Lake Placid, NY USA–INJURED DNS 2.5.2009 Cypress, BC CAN (Olympic Venue–injured but ran) WC–32nd
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ASM is proud to announce its alliance with 2010 World Cup Ski Cross competitor Caitlin Ciccone. Caitlin is among the world’s premier snow sport athletes and one of the most visible and marketable athletes in winter sports today. A veteran of the US Alpine Ski Team (00-08) and World Cup Circuit (06-08), Caitlin is the USA’s top ranked Ski Cross athlete and is on the verge of securing a 2010 Winter Olympic spot. Caitlin’s dedication to her sport is unmatched and she continues to raise the bar of her athletic potential, setting the standard in the sport of Ski Cross.