This weekend is our Grand Finale and because of that, this newsletter is packed with great and important info regarding the events over the next four days.
Last weekend our race was cancelled due to sub-standard weather conditions, and to make up for the missed race, we will have two races this Saturday to coincide with the Craigleith Club Championships. Following the Club Championships, we have our end of year banquet dinner which is always a blast! Next weekend, Craigleith will be hosting the Nik Zoricic Foundation’s: Ski4Nik Challenge and Family Ski Day. Read on for more information on all these events.
Your 2019 Interclub Champions - Craigleith!
This weekend’s races:
As a result of last weekend’s weather, we have two GDHL races on Saturday. They are in sync with the two Craigleith Club Championship races, however they will work uniquely. Here are the details:
- GDHL racers will have the opportunity to take two runs on each course
- For GDHL racers, the FIRST run will count towards Club Championships Finish Results
- For GDHL racers, the best of their two runs will count towards GDHL Finish Results
- All racers will race in their Club Championship race order (not GDHL order)
When you arrive on Saturday morning, head straight to the South Lodge where you can pick up your bibs in the Loft. These bibs are specific to the Craigleith Club Championship race order. When you pick up your Club Championships bib, please drop off your GDHL Bib!
The first race will be GS on Big John, in the morning. Expect a 10 am start.
The second race will be Slalom on Comet, expect a 1 pm start.
End of Year Banquet!
It’s finally here! This is the night we find out the winning teams, individuals, and celebrate a glorious, fun and safe racing season.
The Banquet will take place in the Georgian Bay Lounge of the Base lodge on Saturday, March 2. It is an evening event, so plan to attend between 6 and 7.
Everyone is welcome! Tickets are $35 or $25 for intermediates 35 and under – Available at the front desk. You can call the Club's front desk or order through the members' section of the Club website before Friday afternoon!
Lastly, it is a $10 corkage fee for those of you with fine tastes, and lots of free beer for everyone else. As always, there will probably be a prize or two.
NZ Weekend – Friday March 8th, and Saturday, March 9th
The Nik Zoricic Foundation is one that we all love to support. Among their mandates, is to provide safety (B) netting for ski race courses, and other safety equipment in Alpine Skiing events. For those of us who’ve experienced B-netting before, we are thankful for it.
Since 2013, Craigleith Ski Club has hosted the Nik Zoricic Foundation for a fundraising event in March. The event has taken a few different forms, and each year has been unforgettably fun. This year’s event is a bit different and includes an epic Ski Pro Tour Dual Slalom!
That’s right, the 2019 NZ Ski4Nik Challenge includes a Dual Slalom, and all of you have already shown your love, and capability for a Dual Slalom. Sign up for an adult is $35!
Click through here to learn more. The event is always a blast and it is a wonderful way that we can remember Nik Zoricic.
Jack Ride – A message from a fellow GDHL’r
On May 25th, three Craigleith members (and part time GDHLers) Keith Farnand, Tristan Jeanneault and Stu McFarlane will be participating in the Jack Ride. The Jack Ride is an annual cycling event held each spring in support of Jack.org’s work to revolutionize youth mental health in Canada. Every rider-raised dollar goes directly to supporting Jack.org’s 2800 young leaders in their work to dismantle barriers to positive mental health in their communities. All three riders are doing the 100km route and are actively looking for donations in support of this important cause.
For more information on the Jack Ride, click here.
To donate to one of the GDHL team members, click here, and search by their name
Thank you for your support,
-Stu McFarlane
Lots to digest above, and lots to look forward to! We’re excited to see you on the hill on Saturday and at banquet on Saturday night. If you have any questions about anything above, just hit reply!
-Doug Jarvis