NEWS RELEASE
NORWESTER ALPINE CLUB/PORT ARTHUR SKI CLUB
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THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay alpine skiers were on fire this past weekend at the Great Lakes Honda Cup, hosted by the Searchmont Ski Runners in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Athletes from both the Norwesters Alpine Club (NAC), along with Port Arthur Ski Club (PASC) represented the Lake Superior Ski Division in all age categories from U6 to U12, competing energetically against other clubs from across the province.
The two-day event saw athletes complete two GS runs on Saturday, with combined times. Sunday’s event was a ‘need for speed’ race, with two separate races of a Sprint GS taking racers down the mountain at a very fast pace. This race showed how Thunder Bay skiers can handle both speed and terrain. Despite it being the end of March, conditions were cold and slick, making for some fast racing for everyone.
The Great Lakes Honda Cup was awarded to the Searchmont Ski Runners, with Adanac Ski Club (Sudbury) taking second spot and Norwesters Alpine Club coming in third. Points were awarded based on athlete results over both days.
Although it is nearing the end of the season, with the recent and upcoming snow and colder-than-usual March temps, the race season continues for our athletes. The Ski Haus Pro Race is taking place April 2 & 3 at Loch Lomond and is an event that is a favourite for many to race in and is an exciting race to watch as a spectator, as two skiers dual each other for the right to move on. Temps are forecast to be excellent for a beautiful couple of days to come watch! The following weekend will be the NAC Club Championships, where athletes will compete against anyone who’d like to come race. Details to follow for registration.
It has been an incredible ski season for athletes and coaches who have waited two years to get back to racing and competing. If you’re interested in joining the Norwesters Alpine Club, you can check out www.nacracing.ca or contact nacracing2010@gmail.com. New families and athletes are welcome!
Saturday Mar 26 - Giant Slalom
U6 Boys
3rd Grayson Heppler, NAC
U8 Boys 1st
Hendrix Jardine, PASC
U10 Boys
1st Garrick Hall, NAC
4th Aidan Grady, NAC
U12 Boys
3rd Hudson Freeburn, NAC
Overall Boys
3rd Hudson Freeburn, NAC
4th Garrick Hall, NAC
U8 Girls
3rd Emily Vita, NAC
U10 Girls
4th Hannah Hooke, NAC
6th Aja-Jane, Jardine, PASC
U12 Girls
8th Madilyn Hooke, NAC
Overall Girls
9th Madilyn Hooke, NA
Sunday, March 27 – Sprint GS – Race 1
U8 Boys
2nd Hendrix Jardine, PASC
U10 Boys
1st Garrick Hall, NAC
6th Brody Scott, NAC
7th Aidan Grady, NAC
U12 Boys
2nd Hudson Freeburn, NAC
6th Michael Vita, NAC
Overall Boys
2nd Hudson Freeburn, NAC
6th Michael Vita, NAC
8th Garrick Hall, NAC
U10 Girls 10th
Quinn Williamson, NAC
Sunday, March 27 – Sprint GS – Race 2
U6 Boys
2nd Grayson Heppler, NAC
U8 Boys
2nd Hendrix Jardine, PASC
U10 Boys
5th Aidan Grady, NAC
6th Garrick Hall, NAC
9th Brody Scott, NAC
U12 Boys
1st Hudson Freeburn, NAC
9th Michael Vita, NAC
Overall Boys
1st Hudson Freeburn, NAC
9th Michael Vita, NAC
U8 Girls
2nd Emily Vita, NAC
U10 Girls
7th Hannah Hooke, NAC
8th Aja-Jane Jardine, PASC
