Ontario Women’s Ski Team Named
7 women have been selected to form Ontarios 2012-13 womens ski team; while 4 Ontario racers have been named to Canadian Alpine Ski Teams prospect team.
Ontario Women’s Ski Team Head Coach, Jeff Lackie said,
“I’m excited to announce our new Women’s Ontario Ski Team, we have a strong group of athletes, ready to work hard and build on last year’s success. A year of experience makes a big difference at this level and I fully expect this group to capitalize on every opportunity”
Named to the team are:
Katie Farrow of Collingwood, ON (Craigleith Ski Club)
Meg Currie of Toronto, ON (Osler Bluff Ski Club)
Darquise Denis of Toronto, ON (Devil’s Glen Country Club)
Mary Beth Hemphill of Uxbridge, ON (Osler Bluff Ski Club)
Tannis Boisvert* of Meaford, ON (Georgian Peaks Ski Club)
Devon Clarke of Waterloo, ON (Craigleith Ski Club)
Randa Teschner Petawawa, ON (Petewawa Ski Club)
In addition to the above, four Ontario athletes have been named to the Canadian Alpine Ski Team Prospect Group for the 2012-2013. They are:
Julia Roth of Waterloo, ON (Devil’s Glen Ski Club)
Natalie Knowles of Toronto, ON (Osler Bluff Ski Club)
Candace Crawford of Toronto, ON (Georgian Peaks Ski Club)
Roni Remme of Collingwood, ON (National Ski Academy
Lackie said of the team,
“You really get the sense, when talking with individuals on this team, just how instrinsically motivated they are to succeed. This team culture is really inspiring; everyone is looking for ways to be better, go faster and have fun in the process. Although Teschner and Knowles will be attending College and racing NCAA next year, we are committed to helping them with their training and at key races throughout the season. We will also be supporting Julia Roth through her return to snow, which is looking really good at this early stage. Ontario has a lot to be excited about, not only for this coming season but 3, 5, 10 years down the road.”
