About the Summit Ski Club
Summit Ski Club is a non-profit alpine ski organization where members cooperate to encourage growth in knowledge and skill development in a safe, fun, and supportive environment.
The "Info" section of this website contains information about our programs and coaches. If you are interested in joining the Summit Ski Club or just need more information, Email our club president for more details!
Summit Ski Club is Number 1... Again!
(March 21, 2010) - For the second year running, the Summit Ski Club won the Overall Provincial Championship for the Manitoba Alpine Ski Division (M.A.S.D.)! Athletes performed extremely well at all levels of the club, each contributing to the club's overall win.
Summit's Steven Horbas took the M.A.S.D. Overall Male Championship for his second year in a row. Steven's win was only finalized in the very last race of the season. A few 100ths of a second was what it took to get the win. The close competion made for an action packed season and an exciting final race!
Steven, who started with the Summit Ski Club in the Nancy Greene program, trains and races as a member of the M.A.S.D. Provincial Team. Now competing in F.I.S. level competion, Steven travels to Thuderbay and the Mid-USA. Congratulations on an another outstanding season!
Kristen Masters, another long-term member of the Summit Ski Club, returned with another season of excellent racing. Her efforts paid off in a Second Place position in the Overall Female Championship, her second year at that position. Oustanding skiing Kristen!
Summit had many athletes on the podium throughout the season. David Takarchuck was no exception. David's consistant efforts had an a great impact on his season. Having an exceptional year, David claimed a very respectible Fourth Place in the Men's Overall competition.
After juggling a heavy basketball season, Glynnis Eyford came onto the skiing scene a little late this season. That delay didn't hamper her performance though, as she consistantly made a strong showing. Her hard work and took her to a Fourth Place finish in the Overall Female M.A.S.D. competition.
Congratutulations to all Summit Ski Club athletes for an excellent season!!
Hislop Makes History at Whistler!
(April 11, 2010) - Summit's Tori Hislop made history by taking 14th place in the 2010 Whistler Cup K1 Kombi Race. This is the best ever performance of a Manitoba racer in this prestegious competition. Tori not only represented Manitoba in the event, but was also selected as a member of Team Canada. Congratulations Tori on an excellent, historic performance!
Summit athletes Maclean Hatherly and Sara Telles-Langdon were also part of the Manitoba contingent at The Whistler Cup. They both had very good results and represented Manitoba and the Summit team well. Congratulation to them both!
The Whistler Cup is an international ski event for athletes 11 - 14 years of age. Athletes from 23 countries compete in the F.I.S. sanctioned race. For more information on The Whistler Cup click here .
Cordingley Returns to the Racing
After Two Year "Break"
(February 7, 2010) - Brendan Cordingley returned to ski racing this weekend after a two year recovery from a broken leg. Cordingley was one of over 120 athletes from Manitoba and Saskatchewan that gathered at the Asessippi Ski Area this weekend. The Manitoba Alpine Ski Series - M.A.S.S. Races 3 and 4 were the first races of the season after Races 1 and 2 were postponed due to poor conditions.
Watch for further Race 3 and 4 updates to come!
Hatherly Demonstrates "Using The Force" During GS Training!
(January 17, 2010) - Maclean Hatherly was one of seven Summit Ski Club athletes that participated in a spectacular weekend of training at Asessippi Ski Area. The weather was fabulous and the lines were short... so it was two days of intense training, including both Slalom and GS courses.
The whole gang gathered for a team dinner Saturday night. Highlights included many hours of hot tubbing and enjoying the campfire.
Summit Athletes Start 2009/2010 Season with
Holiday Camp at Asessippi!
(December 21, 2009) - A number of Summit athletes hit the slopes at the Asessippi Ski Area this past weekend for the Summit Ski Club Holiday Camp.
It was a great start to the season, with a variety of Slalom and GS training. Part of the weekend program had senior athletes mentoring the junior athletes, developing both technical skills and team spirit.
For information on upcoming Summit Ski Club events, be sure to check the updated calendar.
Summit Ski Club
2008/2009 Provincial Champions!
The Summit Ski Club - 2008/2009 MASS Athletes & Coaches
Winnipeg (March 16, 2009) - The Summit Ski Club took 1st Place Club in the Manitoba Alpine Ski Division, as the 2008/2009 ski season came to a close on the weekend. In a close race with the Winnipeg Alpine Racers, Summit secured the final points required to wrap up the win at the Provincial Finals races held at Asessippi March 13-15, 2009.
Summit's Steven Horbas led the way by racking up just enough points to take the Manitoba Overall Cup - Male title for the 2008/2009 Season.
After a very competative season, it came down to the wire in a very close four way race for the Overall Cup. Steven's podium finish in the final GS race of the season was what was needed to seal the deal!
Congratulations Steven on an outstanding season!
On the Women's side, Summit's Kristen Masters performed consistantly well throughout the season. Kristen finished the year as 2nd place Manitoba Overall - Female!
Congratulations Kristen!
Outstanding results from Outstanding Athletes!
Congratulations to all Summit athletes, at all levels!! It's been a great season! A special thanks to all of the coaches for an outstanding year!
Nancy Greene Atheletes with Coaches and MASS Buddies
The MASS Racers at 2007-2008 Season Finals