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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, April 11-13, 2018 Continued from B-1 Winning by tie breakers ing up and down,” Boggs said. “(The 12U players) were our biggest cheerers. It was kind of a bonding moment for the team.” Lemons said the 12U team rushed the court and hugged the 13U players -- “It’s like, when you win, everything just freezes,” she said. “You’re just running in and everyone’s screaming and you’re covering your ears.” The 12U team entered the 13U tournament in a lower bracket than Apex’s 13U team, but still faced big challenges. Boggs said the age divide between 12U and 13U is a major jump in girls club volleyball, in which there are significant rule changes that make the game more difficult – the ball is heavier in 13U, players can’t serve in front of the service line, the net is higher. “Which is why not a lot of 12U teams play 13U,” Boggs said, adding that Apex was the only 12U team competing in the tournament. “We have a fourth grader and a fifth grader on the team playing seventh graders, which is a big difference.” Continued from B-1 Sports briefs SPRING BREAK CAMP Basin Recreation is hosting its Spring Break Camp from Monday, April 9, through Thursday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day Camp programming includes games, arts and crafts, and swimming. Bring a swimsuit, towel, lunch and snacks. The cost is $40 per day or $130 for all four days. Camp is limited to 50 participants. Register online at: https://www. basinrecreation.org/recreation/ youth-recreation/camps/. The 12U team beat everyone in their initial pool and went 7-9 overall. “Next year, when they are in the same 13U tournament, hopefully they will help us repeat winning the Utah Grand Prix,” Boggs said. The 13U team has not yet decided which tournament it wants to enter – the West Coast Championships in Las Vegas, or the Junior National Championships in Orlando, but whichever they choose, the Utah Grand Prix will pick up the roughly $900 entry tab. Lemons said that, being from Park City, she hopes the team goes to play in Florida, which would let the team fly on a plane together and go swimming in the ocean. And when it comes down to it, she said the blowouts in the tournament gave the team confidence, but she said she preferred the comebacks. “That’s just something to really celebrate,” she said. “And if you’re ever losing, you can think that you can do it again.” Coach Boggs, who Lemons remembers jumping up and down after winning the tournament -- higher than she’s ever seen him jump -- said next time, he hopes for a slightly larger margin for error. “It is extra special to win a tournament in overtime 18-16,” he said. “But there are so many factors -- a ball in or out by one inch -- it is much better to win in two sets versus taking it to the third tie-breaker set.” Or email Angie at agreenburg@ basinrecreation.org with questions. COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM Learn the skills necessary to become a camp counselor and for many first jobs. Park City Recreation is seeking applicants for this summer’s Counselor In Training program. The CIT program is designed to provide leadership training, goal setting and program skills to participants ages 13 to 15 years old. For a complete description of the program and an application, visit parkcityrecreation.org or email jmoran@parkcity.org. Applications are due Monday, April 30. MOUNTAIN TRAILS REGISTRATION The Mountain Trails Foundation is set to host several events over the The Park Record B-3 Parkite earns top-10 at U16 nationals Alpine skier Justin Bigatel will head to Whistler Cup Park City Ski and Snowboard competitors U.S. Ski and Snowboard U16 National Championships March 31-April 4 Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort, Washington BEN RAMSEY The Park Record Justin Bigatel was Park City Ski and Snowboard’s top finisher at the U.S. Ski and Snowboard U16 National Championships at Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort in Wenatchee, Washington. From March 31 to April 4, alpine racers from across the country competed in giant slalom, super G and slalom. Bigatel said he hoped to break into the top ten, and did just that with an eighth-place finish in giant slalom. He also took 11th in slalom, and 40th in super G. Bigatel said at the bottom of his second giant slalom run, he could tell he did well, and the presence of his grandparents as spectators made the moment even better. “It just felt really good,” Bigatel said. “I knew it was going to be very challenging, but I just went out there hoping to have fun and pulled it off.” The race also gave awards for first-time competitors like Bigatel, who earned second for giant slalom, second in slalom and earned fourth in an overall aggregate score across the races. His placing also awarded him the opportunity to race in the Whistler Cup – which Bigatel described as a more relaxed junior World Cup. The international ski fed- Girls’ slalom – 28, Lauren Macuga, 2:31.95; 35, Kennedy Heavrin, 2:34.79; Annika Severn-Eriksson, DNF. Boys’ slalom – 11, Justin Bigatel, 1:36.43; 28, Jack Schaede, 1:41.88; 34, Brenden Friberg, 1:49.73; Zachary Kaufman, DNF. Girls’ GS – 25, Annika Severn-Eriksson, 1:42.89; 33, Lauren Macuga, 1:45.20. Boys’ GS – 8, Justin Bigatel, 2:22.33; 21, Jack Schaede, 2:24.37; 24, Zachary Kaufman, 2:25.52; 29, Brendan Friberg, 2:35.05; Travis Gunnar, DNF. COURTESY OF MARK BIGATEL Justin Bigatel of Park City Ski and Snowboard at the U.S. Ski and Snowboard U16 National Championships in Wenatchee, Washington. eration sanctioned event said it drew more than 400 youth racers from 20 nations, and had a parade to showcase the international teams through the town of Whistler, British Columbia. “It’s going to be very exciting,” Bigatel said. “I’ve never done an international type of race, so it’s going to be interesting to see where I stand with people from all around the world.” Though he is the only PCSS athlete going, there will be some familiar faces. His dad will be in attendance, as well as fellow U16 racer, friend, and Parkite Mary Bocock, who attends Rowmark Ski Academy. Bocock took first in super G and ninth in slalom. He and Bocock are scheduled to compete in Whistler on Girls’ super G -- 30, Annika Severn-Eriksson, 1:10.45; 34, Lauren Macuga, 1:10.73. Boys’ super G -- 30, Jack Schaede, 1:07.84 ; 40, Justin Bigatel, 1:08.50; 46, Travis Gunnar, 1:08.84; 49, Zachary Kaufman, 1:09.89; 55, Brendan Friberg, 1:12.50. April 12-15. “I’m just trying to go out and have fun,” Bigatel said. “I don’t really know how good these kids are, so I’m just going to see how it goes.” summer, including the Round Valley Rambler, Triple Trail Challenge, Jupiter Peak Steeplechase, Mid Mountain Marathon and Tour Des Suds. Registration for Mountain Trails Foundation events is open, with rates to participate going up on April 1. Executive Director Charlie Sturgis said the only major change this season is the finish of the Mid Mountain Marathon. “Fear not the finish of Mid Mountain Marathon,” Sturgis said. Mountain Trails has eliminated its usual uphill finish in favor of a more direct one. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR YOUR BUSINESS. WE’VE GOT THE RIGHT TOOLS TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS GROW. IT'S THE PARK RECORD'S ANNUAL QUEST TO FIND THE BEST OF THE BEST IN PARK CITY! VOTING WILL BEGIN MAY 1ST. DETAILS WILL FOLLOW SOON! 2018 SPONSORSHIPS AND BOOTHS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! SPECIAL PARK CITY CHAMBER/BUREAU MEMBER DISCOUNTS APPLY! CONTACT JULIE AT 435.640.5119 OR PARKRECORDEVENTS9014@GMAIL.COM LET OUR READERS BECOME YOUR CUSTOMERS. CONTACT US AT 435.649.9014 TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE! a u d i o v i s u a l |