Did you know that Ben Liston has to try again next year in New Hampshire? posted: Jan 20th, 2013 The AAA Class showdown between Shmeland and Minimal Compliance at the SkyVenture New Hampshire Indoor Fest 2013 had a dramatic finish as it can usually be seen only at major events.
The NSL News mentioned earlier that teams have to be prepared for two sequences when they enter the antechamber. Meet Director Ben Liston, who was also competing for Minimal Compliance, had put the whole meet on a hold after Round 8. He wanted the judges to catch up, so the teams would know their scores before entering the chamber for the last two rounds.
Shmeland and Minimal Compliance were tied in 1st place... (more)
Did you know that NSL Reality TV features Shmeland and Compliance with the first two rounds? posted: Jan 19th, 2013 It is difficult for the four judges at the SV New Hampshire 2013 to keep up with the tunnel pace. Deanne Hesterberg, Randy Connell, Andre Van Heerden and Chief Judge Jim Rees are working hard and have no chance to match Ben Liston's perfectly efficient meet machine.
Jim Rees used to be his Mass Defiance team mate and is now once again pushing the judging buttons for and against them. Jim Rees said that all his judges at SkyVenture New Hampshire are FAI rated now. He hopes to get them on the meet list for international events soon.
Ben Liston and the teams did not wait for the judges, and... (more)
Did you know that DeLand Shmeland and Mass Defiance/Minimal Compliance are going at each other in New Hampshire? posted: Jan 19th, 2013 The new leaderboard was set a few days before the start of the meet, and it comes once again from in indoor competition. The competition draw has not been posted either at this point in time, and it has a good reason.
Ben Liston, member of the unofficial US amateur champion team DNR, is hosting his annual SV New Hampshire 2013 this weekend. 33 teams are registered, and they all have to fly this morning to set the air speed for the competition rounds later today. The competition draw will be posted as soon as the practice sessions have been completed.
The NSL News is in Manchester for the... (more)
Did you know that Christy Frikken will show her Center Inside work in March in DeLand? posted: Jan 18th, 2013 The NSL News reported on 11 January 2013 that SDC Rhythm XP's new lineup was complete. Christy Frikken is the new Center Inside, Mikhail Markine has taken the Tail slot.
JaNette (Center Outside) and Steve (Point) Lefkowitz continue in the front piece, Alex Bittner is on camera.
The story included some details on how Rhythm and Christy Frikken's former team Perris Fury ran along and connected with each other for a few years.
Two videos also featured the Rhythm tryouts for the 2012 season, where Chris Farina was eventually selected as the new Center Inside, and Mikhail Markine with his former... (more)
Did you know that Round 8 was a turning point in 4way Women at the Mondial Dubai 2012? posted: Jan 17th, 2013 The NSL News audience is usually performing very well and accurately when it comes to the prediction of results at upcoming meets. The NSL Polls for the Mondial Dubai 2012 were right on the spot between France - USA in 8way, USA - Belgium - France in 4way Open, and for the winner in VFS 4way.
Only the prediction for the female 4way category was off the pace. The audience expected the Golden Knights in 1st place, and the Aerodyne Deep Blue Defenders won the gold medals. Russia's team Illusions had the bronze medals in the polls, but Polaris from Norway did not even give the Russian team a chance... (more)
Did you know that the World Challenge 2013 includes the new Dynamic 4way event? posted: Jan 16th, 2013 The first scores of the 2013 season came from the Czech Republic. They were generated at an indoor competition, as the weather in Central Europe does not allow much outdoor jumping in the winter time. The next scores will be posted this weekend at SkyVenture New Hampshire where Ben Liston is hosting his annual indoor competition. The NSL News will be at the competition site for live coverage.
The US outdoor season usually begins with the Valentine's Meet on the west coast (Eloy) in February and the Paraclete XP Outdoor Championship, including the annual Shamrock Showdown $$$ Skins Game, on the... (more)