If you're concerned because "JNCJO2010" is the case sensitive password for your Quicken and Gmail accounts, don't worry. Well, maybe you should worry that your sensitive files are now exposed on the information superhighway for all to see, but take solace in the fact that this unnecessarily complex acronym stands for Jumping & Nordic Combined Junior Olympics 2010.
If this comes as a surprise to you, then consider switching cnn.com for our friendly blog as your browser homepage. But regardless, Team East had a blast taking part in the event which showcased the top juniors throughout the country. Results, crazy videos and pictures galore are posted online at, you guessed it:
www.jncjo2010.com
Here's our official team photo. Theme was "bank-robbers". If you don't believe it, check your recently slimmed-down Quicken account.
Kudos and krazy shout-outs to first time Junior Olympians Miles Lussi, Annie Frenette, Matt Doyle and Nate Capone. Killer performances by J1's Spencer Knickerbocker & Zach "The Attack" Daniels in the J1 NC Team Relay. Great job by Nina Lussi, who set off every metal detector in Chicago O'Hare with her cumulative 63 JO medals. As always, stylish rides by seasoned JO Vet Danielle Lussi, who completed her fourth and final Junior National Championship event. Most improved jumper of the week goes to Loudon's Luke Daniels, who was barnstorming the K-Point.
Last, our athletes took away some important skills from the event. Putting tele's in under pressure, hammering cross country in 6 in/minute snowfall and how not to get snaked by a 6 year old on snowblades while getting on the POMA lift. But most of all, they learned that a video camera held 2.1 inches away from your face can make for a pretty awkward video:
So be well, do good work, and come back often. See you this Saturday for the NYSEF Nordic Kids Festival!
