Vail, Colo. March 10, 2022 – Young alpine skiers across the division competed at the Rocky Mountain Division U16 Championships hosted in Crested Butte from March 3rd through 6th.  Over the course of the three days of competition, SSCV athletes skied with speed on an away mountain and grabbed eight podiums and 14 top ten placements. As for overall performances, Walter Lurie took 3rd overall for the men in the competition.

The Rocky Mountain Division U16 Championships is a unique opportunity for U16 alpine athletes (birth year 2006 – 2007) who did not qualify for the U16 Rocky Central Junior Championships to compete in four different disciplines and showcase their skills. The competition consisted of a men’s and women’s super-G on March 4th, men’s and women’s giant slalom on March 5th and men’s and women’s slalom on March 6th. 

“Everyone racing during those three days were very motivated, which made for a tough competition. SSCV athletes pulled through and raced hard.” said Ian Dunlop, SSCV U16 Head Men’s Alpine Coach. 

“What a fun and exciting series at Prater Cup! I’m proud of these boys and their perseverance” said Andrew Jensen, SSCV Alpine U16 Men’s Coach. “Every day was a battle on the hill as the guys skied through blistering snow, wind and adverse course conditions. The boys forged ahead, gaining confidence with every run. Being able to capitalize on these opportunities in the face of adversity you can’t ask for more as a coach!”

 

Below are the podiums and top 10 SSCV placements: 

 

Men’s Super-G – March 4, 2022 

 

1- Banks Biffle – SSCV 

2 – Lachlan Brady – SSP 

3 – Enzo Napoli – SSCV

7 – August Helen – SSCV

10 – Walter Lurie – SSCV – Started at 49th and skied into 10th. 

 

Women’s Super-G – March 4, 2022

 

1 – Emma Bellatty – WPK 

2 – Jolene Edelmann – SSCV 

3 – Maya Shults – TEL 

10 – Lyla Lanning – SSCV

 

Women’s Giant Slalom – March 5, 2022

 

1 – Lyla Lanning – SSCV 

2 – Sophia Stanley – LSC 

3 – Stella Stinnett – BKH 

5 – Jolene Edelmann – SSCV

9 – Jamie Hodgkinson – SSCV

 

Men’s Giant Slalom – March 5, 2022

 

1 – Banks Biffle – SSCV 

2 – August Helen – SSCV 

3 – Samuel O’Dell – TEL

5 – Walter Lurie – SSCV 

 

Women’s Slalom – March 6, 2022

 

1 – Stella Stinnett – BKH 

2 – Emma Bellatty – WPK 

3 – Jamie Hodgkinson – SSCV 

 

Men’s Slalom – March 6, 2022

 

1 – Ryan Cahoon – BKH 

2 – Grayson Wickstrom – SUM 

3 – Enzo Napoli – SSCV 

 

For a full list of results, go to https://www.live-timing.com/races.php