BC Winter Games and Baldy Racers

Baldy racers Nicholas and Nils recently qualified for the BC Winter Games, as well as Ben who has qualified as an alternate.

I had a little visit with some of the racers on Sunday. We talked about the late Ken Ozanne and his contribution to ski racing, and I showed them the memorial plaque on the tree near the start gate.

The racers were surprised to learn that Baldy had hosted the BC Winter Games - in 1985. The electronic timing that the racers were using up until last season, was one of the legacies to the ski club from those games.

With funds raised including those from last season's Spaghetti Dinner, the club now has a new timing system. The new one is wireless, and for training purposes, the racers can enter their code number at the top of the course, and check their own time at the bottom. Later, the coach can download the times from the day to have a look at the progress in numbers.

The Baldy Racers are a great bunch of kids, and their parents are involved with the program as well.
We can do our part to support the program by attending the fundraiser dinner on February 18th.

BC Winter Games 1985 - maybe someone can confirm names for me.
In the foreground is Donna LePoideven, and that's me crouching down with the camera.
Behind us - Dr. Ford
I'm guessing the kids are likely Michael Dimma, perhaps Karen Ford with her back turned, possibly facing Steven Ford, and Chris Dimma on the right.
At the back, a woman is helping my Dad set up the sound system for the presentations.