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Strong turnout for Sprite Snowcross

After a brief hiatus, the Sprite Park Rider Series returned on Feb. 10 for the first Snowcross event of the season. For the first time since the park series began skiers were invited to participate as well as snowboarders.

After a brief hiatus, the Sprite Park Rider Series returned on Feb. 10 for the first Snowcross event of the season. For the first time since the park series began skiers were invited to participate as well as snowboarders.

Among the event highlights:

In the "girl power" category, Beth Chiasson won the 13 and Under Open snowboard division, defeating 15 other riders – all boys.

Victoria Cole upset skier cross mainstay Cara Dolan in the women’s skier category.

Mike Klinkhamer, 14, took on the 17 and Over women rather than sit this one out due to the lack of competition in his age group.

Daniel Moore, won the men’s skier cross after competing in the X-Games in Aspen Colorado.

At the awards, Thomas Caverly won the Atomic snowboard, Molly Milligan the Nintendo Gamecube, and Jess Bennie the Nintendo 64.

Results:

Men 17 and Over Snowboard (68 riders)

1. Dan Raymond

2. Sean Back

3. Joel Webb

4. Jamie May

5. Andy Clark

6. Chad Kolcze

7. Lloyd Adams

8. Naoya Kunihiro

Women 17 and Over Snowboard (31 riders)

1. Tanya Simonson

2. Joanne Rudd

3. Corl Olafson

4. Robin Vanguin

5. Teisha Cross

6. Tara Curle

7. Rosie Harris

8. Hiroko Takaushi

Men 17 and Over Ski (16 skiers)

1. Daniel Moore

2. Matt Tweedy

3. Jesse Tynan

4. Joel Russell

Women 17 and Over Ski (7 skiers)

1. Victoria Cole

2. Cara Dolan

3. Jess Bennie

4. Christina Duff

14 to 16 Open Snowboard (8 riders)

1. Reid Johnston

2. Matt Friesen

3. Kyle Cuthiell

4. Nick Roberts

Under 13 Open Snowboard (16 riders)

1. Beth Chiasson

2. Reid Guthrie

3. Deiter Prall

4. Dan Barker

Under 13 Open Ski

1. Arlana Stufano

2. Erin Kerr

The Feb. 9 Snowcross was the third of eight events in the Sprite Park Rider Series. The action continues on Feb. 16 and Feb. 23 with more Snowcross competition, before moving onto the Slopestyle.

The series is open to riders and skiers and all participants are eligible to win weekly draw prizes.

Register prior to race day at Guest Relations, or call 604-932-3434.