With near-perfect ski racing conditions and a gorgeous backdrop at Panorama Mountain Resort, the Teck season got started in the Kootenays, with U12, U14 and U16 skiers blasting through slalom, GS and Kombi events over three days.
[See photos and results below]
With temps reaching nearly -20C over the weekend and very little snow fall the Old Timer run again did its part to give the racers a good ride. With over 60 volunteers (!) and two ROC’s, the courses held up well.
Racers fought through cold fingers and toes, with U12 starting with slalom, with both genders running at the same time. The first run used the random bib order, and then best of four continuous runs. The U12s then raced on day two on a GS course.
The U14 and U16 skiers ran two GS races back-to-back on the first day and slalom the next.
Another highlight of the event was when the Windermere Valley Ski Club hosted the traditional athlete and coach dinner … a huge thank you goes to the Food and Beverage team at Panorama Mountain Resort for a super yummy dinner!
On the final day of racing, the U12 completed a best of two-run Kombi course and the U14 & U16s completed their third slalom of the weekend.
The WVSC and BC Alpine thank all of the incredible volunteers, as well as the Panorama Mountain Resort staff!
Race Organizing Committee
- Jim Brewington – Race Chair
- Marina Perry – Chief of Volunteers
- Judy Dickson – Chief of Race Administration
- Craig Rusnak – Chief of Course
- Brian Larkin – Chief of Course
- Gary Foster – Chief of Race
- Mike McDowell – Chief of Timing
- Daryn Van Stone – Chief of Race
- Katie Comb/Brianne Leeman – Race Admin