What an incredible day of racing for Brindabella Ski Club at the Thredbo Senior Interclub! BSC carved up the slopes to secure 4th place overall in the Nekvapil Shield with 22 points, and brought home 1st place in the Harry Black Trophy (Best Combined M&F on Handicap Over 50). BSC also racked up strong 4th-place team finishes in the Sir Herbert Schlink Cup (Fastest Team of 5 Total Time), the Silver Brumby Cup (Fastest Team of 5 Handicap), and the Berghutte Ski Club Trophy.
Highlights & Team Honors
Rupert Winkler: Delivered an absolute masterclass on snow, placing 3rd overall in the Men’s Race (40.65s), taking 1st place in the Handicap Race (-20.61), and co-anchoring our Harry Black Trophy victory!
Georgina Dudzinski: Flying the flag as our sole female competitor, Georgina stormed to 13th overall in the Women’s Race (48.35s), placed 18th on handicap (-4.69), and clinched the Harry Black Trophy alongside Rupert.
Mark Carey: Put down a blistering performance to finish 13th overall in the Men’s (42.66s) and 8th on handicap (-11.06).
Ben Troy: Leading by example, our Club President logged two solid runs for 38th overall (47.53s) to help secure crucial team time.
Jack Hartican & Bruce Hartican: The dynamic father-and-son duo tore up the course! Jack laid down a swift 45.55s total for 31st overall, while dad Bruce locked in a great 52.40s total (71st).
Ralph Wese: Posted a sharp combined time of 50.95s (59th overall) and scored vital handicap points for the team.
Hayden Pepper & Michael Barlow: Hayden powered through with a 52.21s total (70th), while Michael displayed impressive consistency with a 53.59s total (76th).
Sam Pearce: I rounded out our active starters with a 58.96s total (99th). Better than I thought I’d go tbh! Happy to be in the top half anyway.
Shout-Outs & Support
A huge shout-out goes to Chris Atkinson, who suffered unfortunate morning car troubles resulting in a DNS—we are sending him our absolute best wishes!
Speedy recoveries go out to James Lawrence (who broke his arm days before the race), Malcolm Utley (who injured his MCL in the BSC Championships), and Thomas Reitstatter (injured just prior to the event)—you were all thoroughly missed out on the mountain.
A massive thank you to all the BSC members and supporters who cheered us on along the course and joined the celebrations at the presentation ceremony. Your energy made all the difference!
Please follow this link to the video showed at the presentations of all of you superstars smashing it down the Rossi Racecourse.
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