Event: U14 Teck Coast Zone Race
Dates: February 8 and 9, 2020
Location: Whistler Mountain – Ptarmigan run
Hill Conditions: Fresh groomed, hard packed both days
Weather Conditions: Cold, sunshine and clear skies both days
Race Structure: Saturday’s races were comprised of 2 one-run GS races; Sunday’s race was a two-run combined timed GS race
QUOTES:
Henry Yeigh, U14 Lead Coach – (post race) – "This weekend’s U14 zone race was an exceptional display of youth ski racing. Racing on a tough venue, our athletes pushed themselves out of their comfort zone yielding many personal best results. Best of all was how the athletes carried themselves through the weekend showing what an exceptional young group of people they are. Big shout out to WMSC Alumnus, Broderick Thompson, for coming out and helping with the races this weekend. Giving back to youth sport during his return from injury was very positive for our group!"
Bob Armstrong, U14 Assistant Coach – (post race) – “The kids had a tremendous weekend racing on the Dave Murray National Training Center, for many it was their first time running a full length GS this year! Blue skis, low temps and tremendous snow conditions allowed for a great event. As coaches, we were very impressed with the level of racing throughout the weekend and the fantastic attitude displayed by the racers. The volunteers provided us with an incredible race environment and to all those that helped, we say a massive thank you”.
Podium/Awards (listed below in order first, second, third)
Day 1 Saturday Event: Race 1 GS
Ladies: Stella Buchheister (Whistler), Maeve Pretty (Grouse), Brooke Irish (Grouse)
Men: Thomas Legg (Whistler), Joseph Gibbons (Whistler), Braden Aitken (Whistler)
Day 1 Saturday Event: Race 2 GS (note tie for first in Men)
Ladies: Stella Buchheister (Whistler), Lola Gilbert (Whistler), Maeve Pretty (Grouse)
Men: Thomas Legg (Whistler)/Joseph Gibbons (Whistler) – tie for first, Thomas Hung (Grouse) – third
Day 2 Sunday Event: GS
Ladies: Maeve Pretty (Grouse), Lola Gilbert (Whistler), Vanessa Young (Whistler),
Men: Joseph Gibbons (Whistler), Ihsan Salari (Cypress), Braden Aitken (Whistler)
Parents/Volunteers:
Sarah Strother – Chief of Race
Rob Cook – Chief of Course
Laura Harley – Chief of Race Administration
Vicki Schenk – Race Administration
Mark Savoy – Chief of Timing
Abbie Milavsky – Chief of Volunteers
Rob Cook – Chief of Slip Crew
Alevtina Akbulatov – Chief of Gates
John Legg – Starter
Julian Deck – Start Referee
Brigitte Schonner – Finish Referee
Jennifer Abbott – Chief of Manual Timing
Laurie Grant/Christine Zucht – SAM
And many, many more parent volunteers!
~ Report submitted by Christine Zucht, WMSC