from Audrey Armstrong
The 2009 Haywood Ski Nationals began Sunday at Highlands Nordic
Cross Country Ski Resort at Duntroon.
Several local nordic skiiers participated in the relay sprint races
Men-
Matthias Purdon and Carleton U teammate, Colin Abbott, 2nd
Erin Purdon and Guelph U teammate-6th
Women
Kyla Vanderzwet and Guelph U teammate, VestaMather, 8th
Challenge boys team of Peter Beisel and Levi Bruce, 6th
Challenge girls team of Bella Waterton and Kayley Deiter, 11th
Free style races Monday
Juvenille Boy- Eli Heyden Thomas 28th
Junior Boy- Peter Beisel 21st
Junior Girls- Bella Waterton- 45th