Marce believed sports were good for everyone- especially children.
The Marce Herz Foundation carries the namesake of champion skier, youth world-record holder, community advocate and Sky Tavern visionary Marce Herz who believed all children—regardless of economic status—should have the opportunity to ski or snowboard. We carry on her vision today as we share snow sports with our community’s youth through efforts like our Snowriders Program, Far West and NIAA scholarships. Above all, we believe winter sports teach you so much more than just how to ski or snowboard. From clear communication to conquering fears, a day on the mountain can lead to a lifetime of empowerment. That’s why we work to ensure all children have access to the thrill and joy of snow sports.
Celebrating Northern Nevada Ski Culture
Created by NYSEF (now The Marce Herz Foundation), “Nevada Legends of the Fall Line” is a short video that chronicles the history of competitive skiing and competitive freestyle through fast-paced biographies of legendary skiers with strong connections to Northern Nevada.
Our Board
Chairman
Tony Santo
Finance Chair
Frank Cauble
Directors
Chris Bender
Snowriders Committee
Chris Gant Todd Torvinen Eddie Guth
Scholarship Chairman
Alison Oakley
Scholarship Committee
Mike Paidakovich
Meghan Ochs Lisa Boughner
Emeritus
Steve Trollope Randi Thompson Tom Boughner Alicia Gant Aric Shapiro Richard Scheinert
Welcome to the Neighborhood, Marce Herz Middle School
We are so thrilled and honored to have a new Reno middle school named after Marce Herz. We can’t think of anyone more fitting to represent a continued commitment to youth empowerment and education. Marce Herz Middle School opened August of 2020—click the link below to take a virtual tour from the opening celebration in September 2021.
In the news!
Marce Herz
Middle School
GoodLife Magazine June 2020
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Powering Children Through Snow Sports
GoodLife Magazine October 2020
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