I'll get this out in good time to allow for corrections :) I wish I was being paid as much as Phil Kessel to be in a slump.
It was a week off competition for all but 21 supporters of the collective pride, but we're back to GDHL with a weekend of SL racing and training. Here's what's up:
- Friday training is SL at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm. Contact Laurel to confirm attendance.
- The nine week gate training program is SL at 9:30 am both Saturday and Sunday. Check the board at the National chair for location.
- The adult tech program is at the same time (9:30 am both Saturday and Sunday). Meet Al at the National chair.
- And last but not least, GDHL is guess what? SL on Sunday at 1:00 pm.
Interclub Results
Results are here. Craigleith's team returned to its winning ways at Saturday's GS at the Peaks. It was a strong performance across the board, as the 18 racers whose scores counted had at least 22 points each, i.e. at least one place above the middle of their age groups. (Captain TSB was second in his age group and fifth overall, but his 21 point score was one of those dropped. Things are tough in our league!) Paul Atkinson and Chris Barber had the second and third fastest times of the day behind 2010 Olympian Tyler Nella, and Paul was fastest on the second run. Jeff Sutherland was the highest point scorer of the day, with 27, while winning his age group by more than two seconds, and Allan LaChance was just one point behind him, also winning his age group. Scott McLorie and Patrick Brown were other winners of their age groups, while Craig Shibley, Greg Cavers, Tiana Boyman and Rob Burnes also scored at least 24 points.
Jerry Patten and Jeff Sutherland Enjoy Winning at the Peaks. Quiz: What fictional characters were recently portrayed by movie actors whose first names started with J and J?
The next race is SL at Caledon on 14 February. Always a good time, but the distance makes it difficult for some. So if you're interested in making your debut for the Club side, contact Taylor Simms-Brown for details. And by the way, if anyone has room for an experienced banker in nearly new condition, Glenn Blaylock is finding retirement a bit dangerous and his friends are anxious to extend his racing career by sending him back to work.
Keen observers of the GDHL scoring database will note that the points for the first race of the season have been increased by one. We had one late registrant after the first race, so the maximum points were increased going forward and the retroactive adjustment has now been made.
Diversions
Here's an interesting trailer regarding the famous downhill race at Kitzbuhel.
Don't forget about the Track 3 Friends & Family Race Day. It's a great way to get the Family Day long weekend started. Full details in last week's newsletters, or just come within sight of Margaret Isberg.
See you in the start hut!
James Mathers