Gli alpinisti francesi Julien Herry e Laurent Bibollet hanno effettuato la prima discesa del cosiddetto Triple couloir sulla parete ovest di Les Drus nel massiccio del Monte Bianco. I due sono scesi in snowboard. Settimana scorsa Julien Herry e Laurent Bibollet hanno scovato una nuova linea sulla parete ovest della montagna di casa, l’Aiguille du…
Month: August 2019
Dalla resina alla roccia? Cateissoft, la falesia delle Scuole in Val di Susa
Andrea Giorda presenta la nuova falesia Cateissoft in Valle di Susa che ha chiodato insieme a Claudio Battezzati nell’autunno inverno 2018: ideale per arrampicare in inverno e per principianti: quasi 30 vie medio facili e chiodatura tranquilla, adatta a scuole di arrampicata o a chi desidera poco ingaggio. Dai, il nome è venuto da sé,…
Francesca Medici al Covolo sale Na Vida Nomada, il suo primo 8c
Nella falesia vicentina del Covolo Francesca Medici ha salito Na Vida Nomada, la sua prima via d’arrampicata sportiva gradata 8c. Lo scorso 25 Aprile Francesca Medici, giovane climber di Scandiano ( RE) e laureanda in Medicina presso l’Università di Parma, scala Na Vida Nomada, via di 8c della falesia del Covolo, Vicenza. Oltre ad essere…
Kris Caldwell (Edward Jones) partners as NFCA official sponsor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The NFCA is proud to announce Kris Caldwell, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, as an official sponsor. Caldwell signed a multi-year contract and will be the title sponsor of the NFCA’s Job Postings. “We would like to welcome Kris Caldwell, a former coach, as an NFCA official sponsor,” said NFCA Executive Director Carol Bruggeman. “At…
USA Softball wins 2019 Pan American Games Gold
LIMA, Peru — The USA Softball Women’s National Team (WNT) recorded the program’s ninth Pan American Games Gold Medal with a 3-1 victory over No. 3 Canada. Fighting through the Bronze Medal finale, Team USA defeated Puerto Rico 3-1 to set up a rematch with No. 3 Canada. Monica Abbott went the distance in the circle for…
Field set for 2020 NFCA DI Leadoff Classic presented by Rawlings
LOUISVILLE, Ky. –The NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic is back! Presented by Rawlings, the 19th version of the Association’s season-opening tournament will take place Feb. 7-9 at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla. The 2020 field will feature 15 collegiate programs, 10 of which participated in the 2019 postseason, and the United States…
NFCA tours travel ball tournaments
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The NFCA connected with the travel ball community during July to create awareness about the many educational offerings the Association provides to benefit grassroots coaches. The NFCA visited three tournaments hosted by Official Sponsors – USSSA, Legacy Event Management and USA Softball. Valuing its partnerships with this trio, the Association is appreciative for its…