Click on these links to see the results if the 6 qualification heats.  Final results to follow.

Race 1  Race 2  Race 3  Race 4  Race 5  Race 6

The month of February was busy and cold. The month started off with K1 western qualifications held at Nakiska. The race had many challenges including, large numbers, extreme winds, a dump of snow and a malfunctioning chair lift. However, thanks to our amazing NASA parents the race was a great success. The K1 athletes demonstrated excellent determination and drive throughout the three day race series. They quickly learned that skiing not only requires physical training, but intensive mental conditioning as well. Many of the athletes rose to the occasion and accomplished personal bests. Congratulations to Trevor Anderson for finishing 3^rd in the Kinder Kombi, scoring NASA’s first K1 podium for the season.Nakiska Race

 Nakiska was pleasantly surprised with a huge dump of snow the weekend after the race. GS training was cancelled and the team fled to the K-Squad’s bumps to challenge their balance and technique. The snow fall at Nakiska this year has been record breaking, creating excellent conditions for all round training for our athletes.

K1 Westerns Action

Trevor Anderson, Luke Fouad and Luka Bozinovski represented NASA at the K1 westerns held at Silver Star located near Vernon, BC. The boys outperformed the top Alberta males. Luka Bozinovski placed 6^th in the full gate slalom, second from Alberta, and 16^th in GS. Trevor Anderson consistently placed in the top 15 throughout the series and Luka Fouad placed 10^th overall, 4^th from Alberta, for the first run of GS.

Those who did not go to Westerns were invited to Fernie for some free skiing. We had three days of blue skies and fresh snow. It was a great chance for the kids to let loose and explore a new mountain. We also had the privilege to hear Laval St.Germain, a NASA parent, present his personal story of his journey up Mount Everest as the first Canadian without oxygen. His passion and dedication inspired the young athletes as well as their astonished parents.

            Recently, the NASA athletes took part in the GS race series held at Sunshine Village. The duel GS format on Saturday got the kids’ adrenaline pumping. There were several breakthrough results including, Abby Harrison finishing top 15 in all the races and 7^th on Sunday, Sabrina Bergeron with 2 top 15s, Rory Mills with a top 15 on Sunday, Luka Bozinovski placing 4^th on Saturday and Trevor Anderson finishing 4^th and 3^rd. At this point all the athletes have a comprehensive understand of the expectation on race day; they have become increasingly more self sufficient and unified as team.

            We look forward to seeing the momentum of the athletes hard work and self awareness continue through to the Finals at Panorama held at the end of the month. As the temperature increase, it is hard to believe how fast the season has passed.

K1 Coaches

The K1s are well into their season. The past few months have been a huge learning curve for the group. The athletes have been working on all the components require to become successful athletes. Self-discipline, nutrition, equipment, fitness, goal setting and team work are some of the key focal points for our K1 athletes.

The athletes made huge improvements over the Christmas Camp.  Fundamental skills crucial to future progression were acquired and refined. The camp was also a great time for team spirit to emerge along with self discipline and time management.

At the start of the New Year, the K1 athletes had their first race at Mt. Norquay. A day of slalom followed by a day of Kinder Kombi. Although the weather and race schedule presented challenges, especially for the first year athletes, the group as a whole demonstrated excellent determination.

After our first race it was time for some fun in the powder. We had an excellent powder day up at sunshine with smiles all the way around. The ‘Launch of Champions’ was a great way to expand individual comfort zones and resulted in some epic crashes. Everyone walked away ecstatic and exhausted.

Recently, the team had a speed camp where the kids found their need for speed. It was a perfect sunny day, ideal for training in full suit, crazy jumps and of course the bullet. By continuing to push their comfort zone, many of the athletes surprised themselves with their abilities and new found confidence.

Still ahead are the Western Qualifiers at Nakiska. Thanks to all the parent volunteers who have been working hard to prepare for the upcoming race.   The three day race series includes GS, Kinder Kombi and Slalom. Our athletes are excited and well prepared for this race, with a home hill advantage.

It has been an excellent year so far and we look forward to the many new stories to come.

K1 Coaches - Updates: Jan 25^th, 2011



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K1 Camps and Races:

Fernie Family Day Weekend Camp - February 19th - 21st, 2011

The Mini Meisters, NGI, NGD, KD and K1 programs are holding an optional, add-on camp at the Fernie Alpine Resort in south-east B.C. on the 2011 Family Day Weekend.  Athletes can participate in 3 days of all-mountain skills training at a world-renowed resort.

NGD and KD athletes who do not attend this camp will have training at Nakiska on Sat, Feb 19th only.  Mini Meisters and NGI athletes do not have any regular training other than this optional camp on the Feb 19th-20th weekend.  K1 athletes will have to confirm their training plans with their head coach or Scott Zahn.

Click here to download the trip sheet with the camp schedule and hotel booking details.  RCR is offering discounted rates on a variety of accomodations both on and off the hill - see the link above for booking details.  Family Day weekend is very popular and sells-out fast - book your accomodation ASAP!

When you have booked your accomodation, click here to register and pay for your athlete to participate.

Special Hotel Offers:

Delta Lodge at Kananaskis - a world class hotel just five minutes from Nakiska.

Banff Lodging Co - a variety of accomodation options in the town of Banff.