Although our numbers (52 combined racers) did not match our total attendance @ ther Catamount home race, the spirit and enthusiasm racers took to the Otis SL course was highly contagious. An almost equal number of boys (27) and girls (24) searched for the optimal tactics to gain an advantage as they negotiated back -to-back multiple combination courses.

Seventeen Catamount racers earned a trip to the podium (33% of total); nine girls and 8 boys. Close on the heels of our top 5 finishers were 6 additional Cat racers who earned top 10 honors (4 girls and 2 boys). Catamount racers secured 8 first place honors out of a possible 13. This accomplishment amounts to 62% out of 100%. Five boys and 3 girls set down sizzling times to achieve this feat. Bouncing back from a DNF at the butternut SL, Nico Capalo smoked the boy’s competition with the fasted combined time for the day.

Over the years the US Alpine Ski Team has brought to the world stage, in any given year, 2 to 3 racers of notoriety. In recent times 3 racers that garner our attention are Ligety, Miller and Vonn. But you know what, the US Team cannot boast a “Fab Five.” Yes, the U of Michigan and more recently UCONN women’s B ball teams have have attempted to enamor us. However, none of these teams can lay a finger on our own Fab Five U11 girls. Winifred Mann, Delphine Cohen, Clare Howard, Morgan Weinberg and the most recent addition,Laurentia Bentivolglio, have claimed the top five positions in their division week after week.

Most of us by now have read emails or listened in on discussions regarding the upcoming Piche Invitational. Qualifying for one of the 2 female delegates from our IC league is Winifred Mann. Throughout the course of the season Wini has demonstrated through her consistent effort and times that she deserves the # one female qualifier position. Equally deserving is Delphine Cohen who earned the second delegate recognition. Unfortunately, she is confronted with a conflict of schedule and will not be able to attend. Clare Howard has advanced to the girls alternate position. Way to Go Girls!

Lastly, congratulations to every Catamount team member for going the distance and giving your best effort this past weekend. With one remaining race, Bousquet, let’s set our sights on increasing our attendance and thoroughly enjoy the finale. We look forwrd to the returning presence of our U8s.

Regards,

John Greaser