Tenney Mountain
BRENDAN GRANT FOUNDATION SKI / SNOWBOARD RACE

Held Sunday, 16 March 2003 in Plymouth, NH


Sunday, 16 March 2003:  A great day of skiing or snowboarding was had by all who attended the first Brendan Grant Foundation Ski/Snowboard Race held at Tenney Mountain in scenic Plymouth, NH.  
   
The weather was magnificent, with bright sunshine and warm spring temperatures.  It was all smiles on the Giant Slalom race course, and at the raffle and award ceremony that followed.  Skiers and snowboarders competed against each other and against themselves in an attempt to improve on their personal best time.

Some amazingly fast times were recorded.  The fastest times were recorded in the male skiers division by some of the better known and more faithful of the ski area locals.  The overall fastest recorded times were by Dan Egan at 20.24 seconds and Garr Cochoran at 20.19, although both were edged out by Phil from Tenney Mountain staff who recorded a blistering time of an even 20.00 seconds.

   Awards were provided for the fastest male and female skiers in six age brackets, and for the fastest male and female snowboarders.  Awards were also presented to the fastest parent/daughter and parent/son pairs.  This was truly a family event in the spirit of the Foundation activities. 

The winners in the each category with the fastest speeds, starting first with the snowboarders, were as follows:
Female Snowboarder: Jessie Savage, Belmont MA (32.62); and
Male Snowboarder: Joseph Ridolf, Holderness NH (25.67).  

The fastest female skiers were: 
Female Skier Age 8 & Under: Samantha Blair, East Greenwich RI (24.52)
Female Skier Age 9 to 12: Rebeccah Anderson, Hebron NH (22.69)
Female Skier Age 13 to 17: Amanda Grant, Norwell MA (22.04)
Female Skier Age 18 to 29: Jill Marshalka, Canton MA (24.14)
Female Skier Age 30 to 45: Jamie Blair, East Greenwich RI (21.46)
Female Skier Age 46 & Over: Jayne Savage, Belmont MA (32.62)

The fastest male skiers were: 
Male Skier Age 8 & Under: Zack Barrett, East Falmouth MA (31.35)
Male Skier Age 9 to 12: Eric Schlager, Norwell MA (22.40)
Male Skier Age 13 to 17: Carl Anderson Hebron NH (21.41)
Male Skier Age 18 to 29: Phil (with overall winning time), Plymouth NH (20.00)
Male Skier Age 30 to 45: Garr Cocharan, Plymouth NH (20.19)
Male Skier Age 46 & Over: Michael Grant, Norwell MA (22.04)

Because this was a family oriented event, special trophies were awarded to the fastest parent/daughter and parent/son combinations.  The fastest times were:
Parent/Daughter: Michael & Amanda Grant, Norwell MA (44.08)
Parent/Son: Glen & Brian Schlager, Norwell MA (44.29)

Although the purpose of this fundraising event was to have a good time (which did indeed occur), almost $3,000 were raised by this fundraising effort.  This will go a long way in helping to support the initiatives of The Brendan Grant Foundation.  In particular, special thanks to the event sponsors, who were:
Barrett Plumbing & Heating, Falmouth MA
Peak Action Photo, North Kingston RI
Plymouth Ski & Sport, Plymouth NH
South Shore Orthopedics, Norwell MA
Tenney Mountain Ski Area, Plymouth NH
The Schlager Company Plumbing & Heating, Norwell MA
United Airlines, Logan Airport Boston MA

Tenney Mountain is located near Plymouth State College, and the ski area is easily accessible to the greater New England region.  It provided a great venue for all who were able to attend and participate in the race, and for the other events held throughout the day.  It has always been a favorite of the Grant Family, and Brendan often skied here.  In fact, this was the last place that Brendan had last enjoyed the winter sport of skiing.

Later this year, we can all expect to be hearing more about Tenney Mountain.  This is because of a revolutionary new technology being implemented this year (that some are referring to as the ICM, or ice crunching machine).  This is expected to allow skiing, snowboarding and tubing throughout most of the year.  Can you believe it... in New England???  Let's wait and see how well it works, as it currently sounds very promising.  See the Tenney Mountain website for more information. 

Overall, this first time winter event was a wonderful success, with lots of fun had by all who were able to make it.  Next year, we hope to have a similar event, and we hope to see you there!