In spite of grey skies and a bit of a breeze, 74 skiers showed up for the Flin Flon Ski Club’s 41st annual Val and Ivor Hedman Centaloppet last Sunday, Mar. 6.
This was one of the best turnouts in recent years – and organizers were happy to have event founder Ivor on hand to enjoy the activities.
Participants ranged in age from 4 to 76 with many skiers touring around the loop in fancy dress. All enjoyed some excellent food in the chalet once they’d crossed the finish line.
All are looking forward to the 42nd running of the Val and Ivor Hedman Centaloppet in 2017.
Centaloppet results
Centaloppet Cup Winner: Bradley Powell (age 8)
Second place: Heather Jacobson (70+)
Third Place: Broke Baynton (9)
Centaloppet Cup times are based on a handicapping system that makes it possible for skiers of any age to win.
Top Finishers
Senior Male (20+): Greg Bellisle 12:22
Senior Female (20+): Kendra Spencer 25:52
Junior Men (15-19): Nathan Whitbread 10:18
Junior Women (15-19): Hasana Church 16:59
Boys (14 and under): Grayden Bedford 11:13
Girls (14 and under): Tara Whitbread 12:23
Youngest Skier: Janae Neufeld (age 4)
Oldest Skier: Tony Spooner (70+)
Largest Family: The Corey & Susan Thompsons (6 people)
Happiest Face: Cooper LeDoux
Most Sportswomanlike: Mackenzie Trumbley
Most Determined: Valentina Santacruz Chamorro
Most Spectacular Wipe-out: Brooke Baynton
Best Dressed: Greg Bellisle
Cartwheels Across the Finish: Caleb Baynton
Friendliest Skier: Noah Van Caeseele
Best Dressed: Susan Thompson
Party Waiting to Happen: Laurie Bellisle & crew
Rocky & Bullwinkle Award: David Richard
Where’s Waldo? Award: Mackenzie Schwartz
