Tag Archives: Alpine Skiing

World Juniors Update: 15 Gates to Glory

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Ken Read

We’re an outdoor sport, so adapting to the weather is a constant. Today was no exception. The day dawned to pouring rain, but the forecast was actually promising – with sun predicted for 9:00am. So the planned program to run … Continue reading →

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World Juniors Update: That, was tough.

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Ken Read

More than 50% of the field failed to navigate through one, tough day of ski racing. It was the men’s turn to open the tech events with the giant slalom and the continuing warm weather impacted on the steep “Russian … Continue reading →

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World Juniors Update: Sochi Legacy

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Ken Read

We’ve hit the mid-point of the 2016 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships, switching from the speed events to tech. The ladies Giant Slalom events were held in the continuing warm spring-like conditions, but the race committee worked hard to … Continue reading →

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World Juniors Update: A long, tough day

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Ken Read

  The Alpine Combined is always a long day on the snow. This was the first time the full AC was held at the Alpine Junior World Ski Championships, as the past two years in Varna and Hafjell were a … Continue reading →

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World Juniors Update: Silver!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Ken Read

Day 3 dawned with clear skies again and hard early morning snow, but the impact of the sun on the “Russian Trampolone” section meant early start numbers ruled the day. In last nights’ team captains meeting, Mens coach Johnny Kucera saw … Continue reading →

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World Juniors Update: A Bit Moist

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Ken Read

Rain was predicted for 6:00am and unfortunately the weather forecaster was bang-on. Throughout the day, the upper mountain was blanketed with heavy snow, with a steady downpour on the lower mountain. So no downhill training today. For the record, 17cm … Continue reading →

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When Does Canada Get Serious About Sport and Education?

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Ken Read

Throughout the recent Pan-Am Games in Toronto, again and again we heard about Canadian athletes attending NCAA schools. This spring saw some 15 Canadian athletes opt to attend NCAA ski racing programs, in what one US College coach called “a … Continue reading →

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The Art Of Training

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Ken Read

The sheen of ice promised the potential of a reasonable day of training. It could have been a small reward after the tedious ascent up to the Plateau Rosa, high above Zermatt. Winds had doubled the usual 45 minute ride. … Continue reading →

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Reflections: Hafjell2015 Alpine Ski World Junior Championship

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Ken Read

As competition wrapped up on the sun-bathed slopes of Hafjell, the athletes and coaches of Team Norway celebrated by hoisting the Marc Hodler Trophy which recognizes the most successful team at the Junior Championships. It was an exclamation point for … Continue reading →

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