The Jason Rosener Award
Eli Popkova
The Jason Rosener Award
For Excellence in Youth Ski League
Eli Popkova
Eli had an excellent break-out season in YSL, typically getting the fastest times on race day of any TSC athlete in Ski Racing Devo!
She is passionate about improving, and immediately connected with racing GS and slalom. Eli takes every opportunity she can to compete and is driven and focused. Eli is a kind and supportive teammate and likes to help others feel welcome.
A Summit County local, Eli loves to explore Keystone with her family.
Congratulations Eli!
Jason Rosener Award For Excellence in Youth Ski League
This award is for one youth athlete for his or her hard work, perseverance, and positive attitude. Jason Rosener was a Summit Race Team member who climbed his way up to become a USST member. He represented the US in the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan, finishing an impressive 15th in the Downhill. Jason also competed in the 1997 World Skiing Championships in Sestriere, Italy. Jason is a humble athlete who grew up a "regular" kid from Summit County and followed his dream to its pinnacle.
Nominees:
Mackenzie Cross
Ethan Atwood
