Völkl/Tecnica and Marker announce athlete signings, staff changes

Völkl/Tecnica and Marker announce athlete signings, staff changes{mosimage}Earlier this week, Völkl announced that Ted Ligety, the 2004 Sprint/Ski Racing Junior of the Year, would stay with the company for the next two years. Click here to read that news. Now, Völkl/Tecnica and Marker have made another series of announcents concerning U.S. Ski Team athletes.

Kaylin Richardson signs with Völkl/Tecnica and Marker

The reigning NorAm Slalom champion will compete on the World Cup this season, adding depth and youthful energy to an established Völkl/Tecnica/Marker World Cup team.

Kristina Koznick re-sings with Völkl/Tecnica

The United States’ strongest and most consistent female technical skier over the past few years, Kristina Koznick, continues a long relationship with Völkl/Tecnica. Koz will concentrate on this season’s World Championships and the 2006 Olympic Games.

Jimmy Cochran and Jesse Marshall extend contract with Volkl/Tecnica/Marker

Jimmy Cochran, the 2004 U.S. Alpine Championship slalom and GS gold medalist, extends his Völkl/Tecnica/Marker contract through the 2005/2006 Olympic season. Cochran helped develop a new 190cm GS ski that brought him national championship gold. He looks forward to competing full time on the World Cup and participating at the 2005 World Championships and 2006 Olympics.

Jesse Marshall extends his contract

Jesse Marshall, also on the World Cup squad, extends his Völkl/Marker contract through the 2005/2006 season after a successful first year on the product.

Tecnica/Völkl also announces the following staffing changes

Derek McClellan will oversee Tecnica/Völkl’s National Junior Development race program. In addition to managing, developing, and servicing USST equipment needs for Tecnica and Völkl athletes, McClellan will also manage the Junior Development race program, in conjunction with Tecnica/Völkl’s Regional Promotional Assistants nationwide.

Ryan Cornish is promoted to Eastern Race Program Coordinator. After three seasons as Tecnica/Völkl’s race room manager, Cornish takes over the position vacated by Kyle Hildebrand. The past few seasons have given Cornish the opportunity to work specifically with Eastern ski clubs, coaches, and athletes, ensuring a seamless transition, and continuing the Tecnica/Völkl reputation for dedicated racing service.