The first race of the GB Rollerski Series 2007 took place at Huntly
Nordic & Outdoor Centre on Saturday 2nd June. Fifty-six competitors
mainly from the Huntly and Cairngorm clubs as well as a contingent
from the Army Biathlon Development Squad entered the two
competitions to be decided on the day. The GB Series Race combined
the times of two time trial courses. Skiers of all ages and
abilities took part. The flat 655m course was suitable for novices
while the 1135m course included a tricky hill descent for more
experienced skiers. This was followed in the afternoon by the Huntly
Knock-out Sprints.

Despite being only 15 Andrew Young won the men's GB Series Race just
ahead of his 17 year old team mate Andrew Musgrave. Former Olympic
skier Mike Dixon came third. The ladies competition was won by 15
year old Marsha Dixon of Cairngorm Biathlon & Nordic Ski Club ahead
of Katy Homyer (13) also of Cairngorm. Both these younger skiers had
very fast 1135m times that jumped them ahead of Olwen Thorn (Huntly)
who was leading after the 655m race. The excellent results by these
and other young skiers on the day show that there is great potential
in cross-country skiers in the UK. Trophies and medals were awarded
to the various age group categories.

Winners
Veteran Men: Mike Dixon (CBNSC)
Veteran Ladies: Fiona Crossley (CBNSC)
Senior Men: Andrew Musgrave (HNSC)
Senior Ladies: Olwen Thorn (HNSC)
U18 Men: Andrew Young (HNSC)
U18 Ladies: Marsha Dixon (CBNSC)
U14 Boys: Ruaridh Newman (HNSC)
U14 Girls: Katy Homyer (CBNSC)
U10 Boys: Oliver Newman (HNSC)
U10 Girls: Lynne Gray (HNSC)

The Huntly Knock-out head-to-head sprints in the afternoon produced
two very exciting finals. The men's final and Clashindarroch Cup was
won by Andrew Musgrave with Andrew Young having to settle for 2nd,
Mike Dixon once again coming third. Olwen Thorn won the ladies final
and Clashindarroch Quaich just keeping ahead of Katy Homyer with
Marsha Dixon coming third. The Novice final was won by Iain Barron
(15) from Alan Telford (senior) and 8 year old Fergus Newman, all
from Huntly.

Full results in Rollerski 2007 folder in files section of this group.

The next rollerski race at Huntly will be the GB Rollerski
Championships (GB Series Race 7) on 16th Sept 2007.

Peter Thorn (HNSC)
www.huntly.net/nordicski