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Does Crosscut want to be seen as a professional venue or not? There’s plenty of other places to ski around the valley— many of which, arguably offer better terrain and conditions than Crosscut. Rendezvous, Homestake, Lone Mountain, Lindley….. This has been a recurring point of failure for this discussion since the 90s, and I need the decision makers, to understand this. Crosscut *IS* biathlon. So if we aren’t going to support that, then what’s the point? It was the whole reason for the ranch becoming what it is currently. So if the board is going to turn its back on the athletes who have helped to turn it into the world class training center that it is now, to save a buck, there will be consequences for the board’s bottom line. People will go elsewhere. We can ski anywhere. We went through a similar process when I was racing, and it’s disappointing to see a similar thing repeating itself here. Elite athletes bring you credibility— if you’re just going to cash in on that and then ditch them when you don’t need them anymore, it’s pretty cruel. And word gets around. These are the people that eventually become the coaches for your programs.
Seth supported: Keep Crosscut's Elite Biathlon TeamI hope Crosscut will reconsider their decision on the elite biathlon team. As a long time resident of Bozeman I have been proud of the success of the Elite Biathlon team. My kids were not a part of biathlon but many of their friends were influenced by the team, the coaches and the competition. Crosscut's original mission was to provide elite skiing opportunities. It is disappointing to see the organization moving away from this mission. Much of the funds raised were for this purpose. Please reconsider.
Sally supported: Keep Crosscut's Elite Biathlon TeamMy son, Grayson is one of the athletes hoping to join this team next year. In addition to the facility hosting the 2025 Nationals, he was looking forward to visiting MSU, where he plans to attend next year. Crosscut is one of the few programs that offer student athletes the ability to attend college and continue to participate in biathlon at an elite level. Ending the program without consultation of the community, coaches and athletes is inexcusable. There must be another option.
Brad supported: Keep Crosscut's Elite Biathlon TeamAs a Bozeman community member, I am shocked by Crosscut’s decision to cut the elite biathlon program. I personally know some of the dedicated athletes of this sport and it saddens me to think their biathlon future is cut short by the very organization that cultivated their interest in the sport. Surely there exist unexplored creative solutions to the perceived problem(s) leading to this decision to cut.
Angela supported: Keep Crosscut's Elite Biathlon TeamDiminishing this program will not only take away the dreams and aspirations of these young, amazing athletes, but the future of biathlon is so limited in the USA and this facility was/is the hopes and dreams of seeing the sport grow in the USA and moving forward beyond. Please think about these consequences and I’m sure we can come up with a plan to encourage and strengthen this program at crosscut and also to use it as a platform for other facilities and to encourage athletes to pursue their dreams! Sign the petition.
Stefanie supported: Keep Crosscut's Elite Biathlon Team*Something* has needed to happen with the stadium for years. It's not in good condition and is not fully able to serve its purpose to the community and students. Partnering with NSWL will revitalize this useful resource for the community, and support women's pro sports which seems like a double win to me!
Scott supported: Support the White Stadium Redevelopment ProjectThe City has been highly responsive to community input. The Soccer games will be almost exclusively in the early evenings to minimize conflicts with existing park use. One dollar from each ticket (plus additional fundraising) will go to a Franklin Park Preservation Fund. BPS use of the stadium will increase several-fold over current levels. This project - with many more school activities - will bring people, energy, and activity into the park. The surrounding park areas are receiving tremendous investment and we can expect that investment to continue, with the Stadium as an anchor for the northern section of the park. Finally, it is AMAZING in this day and age to see the City put the kind of resources it is putting into this public facility, and I applaud the creativity to partner with the women's soccer team as an investment and maintenance partner. These days, it often feels like "we can't have nice things" or that "government can't do anything". This stadium project, alongside the City's careful planning and deep community engagement (>60 community meetings!) have given me a new sense of hope as a lifetime resident of this city.
***One major remaining issue: Transportation has been discussed ad nauseam for the soccer games. However, there has been very little discussion about BPS events. We need a clear commitment from BPS that there will be NO PARKING IN THE PARK during BPS games/practices. To make this feasible, and to avoid impacts on local neighborhoods, we need major public transportation improvements and a comprehensive transportation plan for the park, so students, their friends, and families can come to BPS events without driving. It is essential and will benefit the park year-round.
Jacob supported: Support the White Stadium Redevelopment ProjectThis past Friday, I was escorted to my car by the Athletic Director as I had an irate parent removed from a basketball game. This is the second time in my sports officiating career that I've had an escort to my car due to player/parent/fan behavior that was threatening.
Rich supported: Protect Sports Officials in MassachusettsAs a Brewster Alum and former player for Coach Mulvihill I cannot stress how Important it is for athletes to be comfortable in their environment to perform as well as receive a fair shot at playing. Since the North Salem players have already started their playing careers with Brewster players it is a natural progression for them to continue. It is absurd to ask families to pay the $300 without any chance to play competitively. I would love to know why the decision was made to join Somers.
Liam supported: SAVE North Salem (NY) Middle and High school FootballCoach Pete impacted so many lives that will last forever in the Whittier community. He was more than just a basketball coach—he was a father figure and mentor to so many of us. Coach Pete IS Whittier, and he deserves all the love and support that's coming his way.
Roman supported: Rename Whittier Adult School Gymnasium in Honor of Coach Pete LopaYou’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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