ANNUAL XC SKI COMPETITION RETURNS
XC Bragg Creek proudly hosted the 10th annual Alberta Youth Cross Country Ski Championships (AYC) in West Bragg Creek on March 4th and 5th. This amazing event featured close to 120 athletes, aged 10 to 14, from clubs across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and NWT. Skiers raced in three events: classic sprints, costumed club relays, and freestyle distance.
Our home team was made of XC Bragg Creek athletes from our cross country, biathlon, and recreational programs. Together, the 20 skiers took home 18 top-ten finishes!
Andrew Thompson – 6th in relay
Evelyn Peperkorn – 4th in 2011 classic sprints, 3rd in free, 6th in relay
Hugo Borycki – 10th in classic sprints, 10th in free
Ian Thomson – 10th in 2009 classic sprints, 5th in free, 6th in relay
Isla Borycki – 6th in free
James Bopp – 8th in 2012 classic sprints, 9th in free
Logan Rostoker – 3rd in 2010 classic sprints, 1st in free
Maxwell Van Vliet – 6th in 2010 classic sprints, 8th in free
Marion Bliek – 6th in in 2011 classic sprints, 7th in free, 6th in relay
Nathan Habijanac – 7th in 2009 classic sprints
Reed McArthur – 6th in free
This event was made possible by the many parents and community members who volunteered their time, as well as Bragg Creek Trails groomers Seth Ryder and David Cebuliak, who set some beautiful tracks and corduroy, and the whole BCT team.
Our coaches and athletes graciously thank all the trail users that weekend for their patience and cooperation, as we used many of the core trails for our races.
A special thank-you also goes to our generous sponsors:
- Arborist Supply Co. Inc.
- Biathlon Alberta
- Bragg Creek Foods
- Bragg Creek Trails Association
- Canmore Biathlon
- Cindy Low (Zone4)
- Lifesport
- Nordiq Canada
- The Handle-Bar
- The Norseman
- Townsite of Redwood Meadows
Joni Peperkorn, XCBC coach
