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Paul Stutz of Banff, Alta., and BC Ski Team's Alison Leighton of Whistler, stood atop the Slalom Podium Saturday to open the third stop on the Pontiac GMC Cup being held at Silver Star Resort.
Stutz, who just fell short in trying to qualify for the Olympic Games, clocked a two-run time of one minute and 24.34 seconds clocking the fastest time on both runs. Trevor White of Calgary was second at 1:25.77 and Jeff Crompton of Calgary third at 1:27.15.
''I was hoping to be at the Games at this time but I'm happy to have the opportunity to race here with few events going on at this time,'' said Stutz. ''I had a really solid first run but I was a bit wild on the second. Still I managed to hold on to the lead.''
Several skiers struggled on the second run.
''The snow was pretty soft and it was hard to get a good grip,'' said White, also second after the first run. ''Despite the conditions I was able to stay relaxed and have fun out there.''
Cromtpon earned his fourth medal in five races this season on the circuit.
''There was a funny groove on the course in the second run so it was hard to figure out,'' said Crompton. ''My runs were O.K. but I probably could have allowed myself to let go more.''
In the women's slalom, Leighton placed first clocking 1:38.13 over two runs. It was her first win and third medal in five races this season on the circuit. Carmel McElroy of Calgary was second in 1:38.33 and Elli Terwiel of Sun Peaks, B.C., third in 1:38.61.
''I skied the way I wanted,'' said Leighton, 18, who takes over the overall lead in the Western standings with her victory. ''I stayed relaxed and tried to do the basics. I've had a pretty good year in the slalom this year.''
McElroy earned her second podium finish this season.
''I didn't hold back anything on the second run,'' said McElroy. ''I went for it.''
For Terwiel it was her first career podium finish in slalom. She was second after the first run
''On the second run I just wanted to attack,'' said the 16-year-old who won two medals recently at the Italian junior nationals. ''Unfortunately it just wasn't as solid as the first.''
BC Ski Team Results
1 3 106733 LEIGHTON Alison 1987 CAN 46.35 51.78 1:38.13
10 22 106751 ROBSON Danielle 1987 CAN 47.95 53.81 1:41.76
DNF – KRAFT Lindsay
6 12 102967 FRASER Dustin 1985 CAN 43.65 44.55 1:28.20
8 23 102958 CONROY Trevor 1985 CAN 44.21 44.24 1:28.45
10 13 103311 HOLLER Matthew 1988 CAN 44.34 44.58 1:28.92
12 17 103089 HADLEY Jonathan 1986 CAN 45.08 45.05 1:30.13
DNF – CHADDOCK Benjamin
The medalists in both men's and women's competition receive $600, $450 and $250 respectively. Now in its eighth season the Pontiac GMC Cup series features 32 races in four provinces before the Canadian Championships in March at Whistler Mountain.
GM of Canada is the official sponsor and exclusive vehicle provider for Alpine Canada Alpin and the nation's premier developmental race series. For almost two decades, GM of Canada has supported the development of elite amateur ski racers in Canada. The Pontiac GMC Cup series from 1969 to 1981 produced Canadian international skiing greats, such as Ken Read, Laurie Graham, Steve Podborski, Todd Brooker, and Kathy and Laurie Kreiner.
Competition continues through to Tuesday.
Women Top-15
1 (3) LEIGHTON Alison [BCST] [CAN] – J-1 0:46.35 0:51.78 1:38.13
2 (9) MCELROY Carmel [AST] [CAN] – J-1 0:46.95 0:51.38 1:38.33
3 (10) TERWIEL Elli [OST] [CAN] – J-2 0:46.69 0:51.92 1:38.61
4 (12) HOLINSKI Anya [EASA] [CAN] – J-2 0:47.38 0:51.67 1:39.05
5 (1) BLISS Andrea [EASA] [CAN] – J-2 0:48.27 0:50.96 1:39.23
6 (18) PARKER Alexandra [SSC] [CAN] – J-2 0:48.74 0:51.29 1:40.03
7 (7) DELANEY Kara [SASK] [CAN] – J-1 0:48.44 0:52.27 1:40.71
8 (13) MILLER Janelle [AST] [CAN] – J-1 0:47.54 0:53.50 1:41.04
9 (5) SANDERSON Jaimee [AST] [CAN] – J-1 0:48.98 0:52.76 1:41.74
10 (22) ROBSON Danielle [BCST] [CAN] – J-1 0:47.95 0:53.81 1:41.76
11 (14) IRWIN Stephanie [BAR] [CAN] – J-2 0:48.91 0:53.23 1:42.14
12 (19) YOUNG Jessica [BAR] [CAN] – J-2 0:49.27 0:53.20 1:42.47
13 (21) CORRA' Marta [WMSC] [ITA] – J-1 0:50.19 0:53.26 1:43.45
14 (20) MURRAY Julia [WMSC] [CAN] – J-1 0:49.71 0:54.34 1:44.05
15 (30) PALMER Sophie [BAR] [CAN] – J-2 0:50.93 0:53.58 1:44.51
Men Top-15
1 (2) STUTZ Paul [Canadian Alpine Ski Team] [CAN] – MID 0:40.77 0:43.57 1:24.34
2 (5) WHITE Trevor [Canadian Alpine Ski Team] [CAN] – MID 0:42.12 0:43.65 1:25.77
3 (15) CROMPTON Jeff [AST] [CAN] – J-1 0:43.11 0:44.04 1:27.15
4 (8) STUART Cameron [AST] [CAN] – J-1 0:43.46 0:44.16 1:27.62
5 (1) SCHEELE Chris [ADT] [CAN] – J-1 0:43.00 0:44.76 1:27.76
6 (12) FRASER Dustin [BCST] [CAN] – MID 0:43.65 0:44.55 1:28.20
7 (4) KRAFT Graham [OST] [CAN] – MID 0:43.25 0:45.10 1:28.35
8 (23) CONROY Trevor [BCST] [CAN] – MID 0:44.21 0:44.24 1:28.45
9 (28) FORD Tommy [USA] [USA] – J-2 0:44.25 0:44.36 1:28.61
10 (13) HOLLER Matthew [BCST] [CAN] – J-1 0:44.34 0:44.58 1:28.92
11 (10) COLLINS Shane [USA] [USA] – J-1 0:44.54 0:44.63 1:29.17
12 (17) HADLEY Jonathan [BCST] [CAN] – J-1 0:45.08 0:45.05 1:30.13
13 (9) TICHY Martin [WCSC] [CAN] 0:44.66 0:45.64 1:30.30
14 (30) GUTHRIE John [USA] [USA] – J-1 0:46.56 0:43.79 1:30.35
15 (22) FARMIN Ryan [USA] [USA] – J-1 0:44.91 0:45.84 1:30.75
OFFICIAL FIS RESULTS