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Show SPORTS The Park Record. PCHS TRACK SUCCESSFUL AT INVITATIONAL, B-2 HIGH MOUNTAIN SHOOTOUT RETURNS, B-3 www.parkrecord.com B-1 WED/THURS/FRI, MARCH 29-31, 2017 McJames wins national giant slalom title Editor: Griffin Adams sports@parkrecord.com 435.649.9014 ex.104 Twitter: @ParkRecSports PARK CITY SAILING LECTURE SERIES World-renowned sailor Sally Barkow will speak about her around-the-world race and more on Thursday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Jeremy Golf and Country Club. This lecture is not just for sailors, as it will be an inspiring talk on how women broke sailing’s glass ceiling. For information, call 435-6022707. SPRING BREAK CAMP Park City Recreation’s Spring Break Camp will entertain kids ages 6-12 and is held April 10-14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City Park Recreation building. Activities include a week of fun with bouldering, arts and crafts, games and some off-site adventures. Space is limited, so register early for daily drop-in or the entire camp. Deadline is March 31. For more info or to register, visit parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400. PC RECREATION SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION The new edition of Play Magazine, Park City Recreation’s digital resource for youth and adult recreation offerings is now available online. Registration for all summer programs opens on April 1. Some programs fill up quickly, so be sure to view the magazine online to have your selections ready for registration day. To view Play Magazine and register, visit parkcityrecreation.org. PHOTO COURTESY OF REESE BROWN/U.S. SKI TEAM Park City native Megan McJames cruises through one of her runs at the 2017 U.S. Alpine Championships in Sugarloaf, Maine, on Monday afternoon. The conditions were harsh, as McJames had to push through high winds and low visibility to claim first place in the giant slalom. Parkite pushes through tough conditions for the top podium spot GRIFFIN ADAMS The Park Record FOOD FOR FITNESS The PC MARC is expanding its fitness and recreation offerings to include nutrition. Join nutritionist Valerie Mey to learn the basics of nutrition and the best ways to fuel for your next adventure and take your fitness to the next level. The class will be held Wednesdays, April 5-26, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the PC MARC Party Room. The fee is $50. For more info, visit parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400. SKI BOOTS TO SWIMSUITS FITNESS PROGRAM Basin Recreation is offering a Ski Boots to Swimsuits Fitness Program to help transition you to your favorite summer sports. This eight-week program runs April 4 through May 25 every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at The Fieldhouse. Cost is $150 for 16 classes. No drop-in fee for this program. To register, visit basinrecreation. org or call 655-0999. For information, contact Necia Emery at necia@basinrecreation.org or by calling 435-6550999 ext. 17. Please see Sports briefs, B-6 Parkite Megan McJames has learned a thing or two about determination throughout her career. After being cut from the U.S. Ski Team four years ago, McJames felt she had fuel left in the tank. She started down the path of being an independent skier by using fundraisers and money from her own pocket to compete. McJames wrapped up the season as an independent skier on Monday afternoon with the U.S. Alpine Championships in Sugarloaf, Maine. Though she had just completed a tiring Audi FIS World Cup circuit, the skier pushed through tough east coast conditions to earn the giant slalom title, McJames’ first national title for an individual event. “I’ve been really proud of the way I’m skiing,” McJames said in an interview with the Park Record. “So yesterday, I wanted to win that title because I hadn’t before. … I think the one thing that I’ve learned in the last four years racing independently is perseverance is kind of the name of the game. I just kept chugging away at it.” McJames finished with a combined time of 2:05.03, just .33 seconds ahead of former U.S. Ski Team athlete Foreste Peterson, who took second place. Top junior athlete Patricia Mangan completed the podium with a 254 N. Abajo Peak Way 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bath | 2,398 Sq. Ft. MLS 11605537 | $750,000 PHOTO COURTESY OF REESE BROWN/U.S. SKI TEAM Park City native Megan McJames, middle, poses with her award after claiming first place in the giant slalom event at the 2017 U.S. Alpine Championships in Sugarloaf, Maine, on Monday afternoon. The national title was the first for an individual event of her career. third-place finish, 1.82 seconds slower than McJames. Though the snow McJames and company skied was solid, the conditions were less than ideal with high winds and low visibility in Sugarloaf. McJames said she paid extra attention to the conditions during her pre-race course inspection to find an advantage over her competitors. “When I inspected the course, I thought, ‘I know which parts of the course I need to be smart and everywhere else I’m just going to go for it and go as fast as I can,’” McJames said. “That was the mindset I took into it because I think if you’re thinking about going for it and being aggres- sive, it makes it easier to deal with those conditions.” Though she’s skied independently for the last four years, McJames isn’t oblivious to the fact she’s received a great deal of help to get her to this Please see McJames wins, B-4 223 N. Kings Peak Court 3 Bedrooms | 4 Bath | 3,255 Sq. Ft. MLS 11604530 | $949,000 Just minutes from downtown Park City, owners enjoy: www.RedLedges.com GOLF | TENNIS | EQUESTRIAN | DINING SWIM & FITNESS | SKI LOUNGE Chris Maddox (435) 657-4063 Chris.Maddox@RedLedges.com Exclusively Brokered by Red Ledges Realty, LLC . 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