Period 1
Thanks to Hamish Mackay for stepping up as parent co-ordinator for period 1. For the first time in many years we had 2 instructors for the period, enabling the kids to be split based upon ability. The kids formed friendships and the parents bonded. Some nervous kids took to the NASTAR race on the second last day, everyone having lots of fun. The development program was a highlight. Thanks to Jasper, Maurits & Lloyd for their combined instruction and providing a fun program. The kids just love skiing together and developing their skills as a club group.

Our three fastest skiers for the period were

Jarvis Blue

Charmian Goodsir

Saskia MacKay.

Period 2
Thanks to Mike Bailey for stepping up as the period 2 parent co-ordinator. We had 3 instructors for the period, Jasper, Maurits and Lloyd. The kids loved them. Surprisingly, there were still no crowds, the weather was good and the snow great. The club race had to be moved to a shortened Rossignol Race course which was a little daunting for some.

Our three fastest skiers for the period were

Juliette Bailey

Eloise Bailey
Riley Mawhinney.

Period 3
Thanks to Catriona Graham for stepping up as parent co-ordinator. Once again, there were still no crowds, the weather was good and the snow great. The TAC club race was held on Monday 11th with the Thredbo Junior Interclub race held on Tuesday 12th.
 
Our three fastest skiers for the TAC Club race were

Will Graham,
Olivia Clifford

Seb Grehan

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Period 4

Thanks to Jerome Yim & Mark Lenzner for stepping up as the parent co-ordinators for period 4.

There were about 14 kids in the ski program. Great fun was had by all and it was pleasing to see a lot of improvement over the week while at the same time the more advanced kids were well catered for.

 

Our three fastest skiers for the TAC Club race were

Jasper Bolles

Claudia Lenzner

Isabel Keenan

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Thredbo Children’s Interclub Race Results 2022
 
Having not raced for 2 years, we fielded the largest team I can remember in recent
history with 18 racers.
 
The TAC Children’s team was outstanding this year finishing in 4th place overall, tied with Silver Brumby, scoring 4 points (we scored 3 points in 2019, 2018 - 2 points, 2017 - 0 points,). SCA won on 19 points, SASC 15, Crackenback 10, TAC 4/Silver Brumby 4, Berghutte 3, Roslyn 2, Redbank 0 & Pindari 0.
 
TAC finished 6th in the 11 & under team, an excellent 4th in the 12-14 category and
an excellent 4th in the 15-18 years.
 
11 and under (Should be a team of 3, but unfortunately we only had 2
who completed scoring runs): 6th Place out of 8 teams
• Tori Sherlock (11) 4th girl out of 11 girls
• Gia Thomas-Hughes (10) 5th girl out of 11 girls
 
12-14 years (team of 3): 4th Place out of 7 teams
• Sophie Hanel (12) 4th girl out of 20 girls
• Luca Grehan (12) 6th boy out of 18 boys
• Lola Thomas-Hughes (12) 9th girl out of 20 girls
 
15 to 18 years (team of 3): 4th Place out of 9 teams
• William Graham (15) 6th boy out of 19 boys
• Olivia Clifford (16) 4th girl out of 19 girls
• Darcy Graham (17) 6 th girl out of 19 girls

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Katrina Dawson & Andy Neil trophies
The Katrina Dawson trophy is awarded to our Junior Female Club Champion and the Andy Neil trophy to the Junior Male Club Champion.
The Junior female club champion and recipient of the Katrina Dawson Trophy was
Olivia Clifford.

The Junior male club champion and recipient of the Andy Neil trophy was

Will Graham

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Kids Presentation – Barefoot Bowls at The Greens North Sydney

On the back of a terrific 2022 School Holiday Development Program and Junior Interclub races, we held the presentation day at The Greens North Sydney where we did some barefoot bowling and the 2022 season trophy presentation for the various periods and male/female junior club champions.

 

Firstly, I have to thank my wife Annick for stepping in and doing set up and running the day for me (whilst I was at Phillip Island for the Moto GP) and our Chair Angela Brooks for also stepping in to help with set up and running the trophy presentations.We had a fantastic turn out with around 50 people.

Unfortunately, due to ill health, Sandy Dawson couldn’t attend this year to present the Katrina Dawson trophy. It is sadly noted that Sandy passed away only a few weeks after the presentation. I have read and heard many beautiful things said about Sandy in the press. Many of you will have known Sandy better than I, so all I can say is he always graciously made time in his busy schedule to be available for the kids presentation which I know he loved.

 

Once again it was lovely to have Andy Neil present the Junior Male Champion trophy.

Have a great summer/winter, Christmas/New Year, keep up your fitness and keep thinking about skiing.
Director of Skiing
Simon Clifford