Gryphons Skiers are truly “Bad Enough” for Badenoch

(l to r: Gryphon Skiers Nadine Perron, Lindsey Chapman, and Robyn Klinkman placed 3rd, 2nd and 1st repsectively)


(U of T skier Patrick Monette placed 3rd (left) and Waterloo's Glenn Hartman (right, placed 2nd) both made the podium along with Gryphon skier Patrick Twohig (centre, placed 1st)

This past Saturday (November 6th), the Varsity Ski Team had one of its first races of the season at the Badenoch Duathlon, which took place in Badenoch, located about 20 minutes from the UofG campus. This race has become an annual event hosted by Guelph that involves a combination of running and roller skiing. The race provides further preparation for the upcoming season, and a first taste of this year’s competition on the OUA circuit.

On the women’s side, Guelph dominated the field, grabbing the top 4 places in the race which consisted of a 2km run and 8km roller ski. Lindsey Chapman (Aurora, ON) took the early lead in the 2km run, but rookie skier Robyn Klinkman (Bracebridge, ON) was hot on her heels, and was able to overtake Chapman in the roller ski portion of the race. Teammates Erin Creasor (Parry Sound, ON) and Nadine Perron (North Bay, ON) provided threats to the lead pack throughout the race, demonstrating the strength of the rookie class for the 2010-2011 season.

On the men’s side, Guelph also had a strong presence, despite a talented field of skiers from a variety of schools in the OUA, and considering that several members of the Gryphons team were unable to race. The men’s race consisted of a 4km run and an 8km roller ski. Veteran skiers Scott Weersink (St. Mary’s, ON) and Erin McLean-Purdon (Owen Sound, ON) surged to the front of the pack in the running leg, maintaining a rapid pace throughout the 4km leg. However, top Gryphon Patrick Twohig (Mississauga, ON) was able to make up lost time in the run and come out on top of the field after a strong roller ski.

Gryphon Women’s Results:
1. Robyn Klinkman 0:39:28
2. Lindsey Chapman 0:40:30
3. Erin Creasor 0:41:20
4. Nadine Perron 0:41:30
8.Jennie Hissa 0:46:04

Gryphon Men’s Results:
1. Patrick Twohig 0:38:40
6. Scott Weersink 0:40:40
8. Erin McLean-Purdon 0:41:20
14. Matt Underwood 0:46:40
15. Caleb Timmerman 0:48:08