The first Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) Junior Freeski Series was a huge success this season. Here's the lowdown and results.

 

 

 

 

Kimberley Alpine Resort Junior Freeski Results

 

The series kicked off with 59 eager competitors between the ages of 7 and 18 at Kimberley Alpine Resort on January 27 and 28. The results were as follows: 

 

Category: Girls 7-11

1st Place – Shannon Gunning

2nd Place – Sabine Kendall

3rd Place – Julia Keller

 

Category: Girls 12-15

1st Place – Megan Gunning

2nd Place – Tamara Stefaroi

3rd Place – Hannah Kendall

 

Category: Boys 7-11

1st Place – Jack Iles

2nd Place (Tie) – Aaron Mackay and Finn Iles

3rd Place – Brendan Mackay

 

Category: Boys 12-15

 1st Place – North Parker

2nd Place – Dylan Siggers

3rd Place (Tie) – Noah Maisonet and Keegan Capel

 

Category: Boys 16 – 18

 1st Place - Michael Saunders

2nd Place – Carter McMillan

3rd Place – Bobby Gunning

 

 

Thank you to TELUS for the great Prizing

 

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Lake Louise Junior Big Mountain Challenge Results

 
The Lake Louise Junior Big Mountain Challenge took place February 17 and 18, and attracted 93 competitors, who were challenged by the steeps of ER-3 and ER-6 in the famous Powder Bowls. The results were as follows:

 

Category: Girls 7-11

1st Place – Shannon Gunning

2nd Place – Meagan Fiselier

3rd Place – Robyn Sansom

 

Category: Girls 12-15

1st Place – Karly Sansom

2nd Place – Tamara Stefaroi

3rd Place – Megan Gunning

 

Category: Girls 16-17

1st Place – Ariana Stufano

2nd Place – Brenna Donaldson

3rd Place – Lonnie Wake

 

Category: Boys 7-11

1st Place – Jack Iles

2nd Place – Aaron Mackay

3rd Place – Finn Iles

 

Category: Boys 12-15

 1st Place – Brodie Evans

2nd Place – Colston Beatson

3rd Place – Jordan Ling

 

Category: Boys 16 – 18

1st Place – Dane Tudor

2nd Place – Phil Hudec

3rd Place – Ryan Sullivan

 

 

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Fernie Junior Freeski Competition Results

Finally, the Fernie Junior Freeski Competition brought together 100 competitors on March 17 and 18. The qualifying round took place on Concussion, while the finals were on Big Bang, prompting many cheers and spectators from the Timber Chair above the course.

 

Category: Girls 7-11

1st Place – Cleodie Collison

2nd Place – Meagan Fiselier

3rd Place – Shannon Gunning

 

Category: Girls 12-15

1st Place – Chloe Williams

2nd Place – Tamara Stefaroi

3rd Place – Hannah Kendall

 

Category: Girls 16-17

1st Place – Brenna Donaldson

2nd Place – Brittney Dumanowski

3rd Place – Riann Riedel

 

Category: Boys 7-11

1st Place – Brenden Mackay

2nd Place – Logan Winters

3rd Place – Finn Iles

  

Category: Boys 12-15

1st Place – Colston Beatson

2nd Place – Brodie Evans

3rd Place – Dylan Siggers

 

Category: Boys 16 – 18

1st Place – Dane Tudor

2nd Place – Tyler Ceccanti

3rd Place – Carter McMillan

  

Says Jeff Holden, the head judge of all three competitions, “The camaraderie amongst these young freeskiers was inspiring. It was awesome to observe the juniors deepening their relationship with themselves the mountain and each other. The level of skiing was incredible, even more impressive was there ability to ski within their limits, a beautiful celebration of mountain culture. The future of freeskiing is in good hands.”

 

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Combined Tri-Competition Results 

There was a combined category open for athletes who competed in all three of the RCR Junior Freeski events. The top three combined winners for each category were:

  

Category: Girls 7-11

1st Place – Shannon Gunning

2nd Place – Meagan Fiselier

3rd Place – Sabine Kendall

 

Category: Girls 12-15 

1st Place – Tamara Stefaroi

2nd Place – Hannah Kendall

3rd Place – Brittany Stefaroi

 

Category: Boys 7-11

1st Place – Aaron Mackay

2nd Place – Finn Iles

3rd Place – Garrett Capel

 

Category: Boys 12-15

 

1st Place – Dylan Siggers

2nd Place – Noah Maisonet

3rd Place – Brent Callow

 

Category: Boys 16 – 18

1st Place – Carter McMillan

2nd Place – Michael Saunders

3rd Place – Bobby Gunning

 

The event series gave families the chance to share in the excitement of the sport of freeskiing, while providing a fun and encouraging environment for kids to compete. The event organizers would like to thank all the participants, parents (also fondly known as athlete sponsors), coaches, clubs, judges, staff, volunteers and the hosting resorts for a great junior freeski season.

 

The RCR Junior Freeski Series was sponsored by: Roxy, Helly Hansen, Smith Optics, Dakine, The Lake Louise Inn, The Trickle Creek Residence Inn by Marriott, Fernie Lodging Company, Old Dutch Foods, Overwaitea Kimberley, Poser Sports, Fresh Sports, Ski Base Fernie, Coca Cola, TELUS, Husky and Volkswagen.