Fernie Nordic Society race

By Kerri Holmes

Thirty-four bunny rabbits and jack rabbits were at the start line of the Fernie Nordic Society’s (FNS) second Annual Community Race last Saturday.

Children aged three to 12 hopped from foot to foot, eager to stride upon the trails at the Fernie Golf Course.

There were nearly 60 participants in all. Adults chose either skate or classic technique and had the option of a short course 3.6km or long 7.2km.

Ian Henze, Chief Groomer for the FNS, had begun preparing the racecourse extra early due to the heavy snowfall. And the snow continued to fall steadily throughout the event lending a touch of magic and charm, as did a surprise appearance of the Griz. Some participants had donned costumes. There was a mini-sized Batman, a fairy, a boy sporting Mohawk hair, Superman, a disco diva in conical hat and matching cape, and a princess. Indeed the atmosphere was festive around the Clubhouse of the Fernie Golf Course, home base of the FNS and location of their weekly cross-country ski program for children. Racers put in remarkable efforts and were rewarded by appreciative spectators, family and friends. All celebrated with a hot chili lunch provided by CP Catering.

For complete results, more about the Fernie Nordic Society and the Jackrabbit program, check website www.fernienordic.com

RESULTS 2012

Bunnyrabbits 3-5 years

1^st Wyatt Weber

2^nd Cohen Hide

3^rd Nicola Jones

Bunnyrabbits 6-8 years 800 metres

1^st Clara Traverse

2^nd Emily Milne

3^rd Loic Weber

Jackrabbits 9-11 years 800 metres

1^st Elliott Burt

2^nd Brent Thibodeau

3^rd Alexander Johnson

Jackrabbits 1.8km

1^st Evan Traverse                         17:21

2^nd Annika Traverse             17:22

3^rd Maelle Weber                        17:26

Male Skate 7.2km

1^st Jeff  Williams                        40:07

2^nd Clark Weber                        45:22

3^rd Malcolm Lennox            46:42

4^th Bruce Lennox                         52:09

Female Skate 7.2km

1^st Jean Boyd                                     50:10

2^nd Heather Kerr                         57:57

Female Skate  3.6km

1^st Annie Duciaume                        40:05

2^nd Jennifer Thibodeau                        42:18

Male Classic 7.2km

1^st Paul Traverse                        1:25:25

Male Classic 3.6km

1^st Alain Stahl                                    33:57

2^nd Darren Milne                        40:42

3^rd Ma4hieu Corriveau            56:33

4^th Bob Holmes                        1:07:00

Female Classic 7.2km

1^st Keri Cheeves                        1:16:07

Female Classic 3.6km

1^st Virginia Robinson            35:09

2^nd Roxanne Esch                        36:43

3^rd Judy McMahon                        46:26

4^th Micheline Picard            50:17

5^th Maryjane Soetaert            57:57

5^th Shannon Milne                        57:57

6^th Shiho Hatori                         1:15:57