Big Dogs to Represent Team USA at Youth Olympic Games
CVA is thrilled to announce that Snowboard Cross student-athlete Boden Gerry ’24 and Ski Cross student-athletes Maggie Swain '24 and Morgan Shute '25 have been selected to represent Team USA at the 2024 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Gangwon, South Korea. Moguls student-athletes, Jack Egan '25 and Chase Littlefield '24 have been selected as first and second alternates, respectively, for Team USA.
CVA is thrilled to announce that Snowboard Cross student-athlete Boden Gerry ’24 and Ski Cross student-athletes Maggie Swain '24 and Morgan Shute '25 have been selected to represent Team USA at the 2024 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Gangwon, South Korea. Moguls student-athletes, Jack Egan '25 and Chase Littlefield '24 have been selected as first and second alternates, respectively, for Team USA.
The YOG is a globally renowned sporting event that takes place every four years and is organized by the International Olympic Committee. The 4th Winter Youth Olympic Games will take place January 19 to February 1, 2024. The games are a platform for emerging athletes ages 15-18 from around the world to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level in their sport.
There are only 28 qualification spots for each gender in Ski Cross and Snowboard Cross, and 20 qualification spots for Dual Moguls, with each participating country sending only two or three athletes from each gender and discipline. These CVA Big Dogs have earned this rare and honorable opportunity through their unwavering dedication to their sport and their exceptional talent.
"We are thrilled to see these student-athletes represent our school and our nation at the Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon,” stated Head of School, Kate Webber Punderson ’89. “Having the opportunity to see these Big Dogs grow, and progress in their respective sport has been incredibly special. We are proud of their focus and determination and look forward to cheering for them."
Many YOG athletes have gone on to become Olympic champions. Some notable examples include Lim Hyo-jun (short-track speed skating, Republic of Korea), Gu Ailing Eileen (freestyle skiing, People’s Republic of China), Andreas Wellinger (ski jumping, Germany), Chloe Kim (snowboard, USA), and Petra Vlhova (Alpine skiing, Slovakia).
What an incredible stretch of days it’s been coming out of Fall Family and Sugarloaf Homecoming Weekend. Thank you to everyone who was able to visit campus, meet with teachers and coaches, and share in the excitement of the season.
CVA welcomed the families of our student-athletes back to campus for Fall Family Weekend, held in conjunction with Sugarloaf’s Homecoming Weekend, October 10–12.
CVA was thrilled to welcome Olympian Doug Lewis to campus during Fall Family Weekend. On Friday, Doug met with academy student-athletes for an engaging seminar on mental skills, followed by a high-energy athletics block packed with teamwork, focus, and fun.
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