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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, January 9-11, 2019 B-3 The Park Record Going big at Bjorn Thorsen t o y p g n . e d e r TANZI PROPST/PARK RECORD aRodney Koford competes in the Bjorn Thorsen Memorial big air competition at the Utah Olympic Park on Friday evening. Koford, a PCSS athlete, took second overall in the back-to-back competitions. 4 Parkite Troy Podmilsak wins big air competitions assemble Park City’s Premier Co-Working Space BEN RAMSEY The Park Record Park City Ski and Snowboard hosted the Bjorn Thorsen Memorial big air competition on Friday at the Utah Olympic Park, where Parkite Troy Podmilsak finished first overall in both competitions. Ten youth competitors flew from a 50-foot wedge jump, in hopes of impressing judges. Two back-to-back competitions comprised the invitational, where each skier was allowed two runs. “We didn’t have a lot of athletes competing in the event, but the ones that were there were throwing down some serious tricks,” said Chris “Hatch” Haslock, PCSS freeski and snowboard program director. Podmilsak won overall in the both competitions, starting with a score of 93.6 for his double cork 1440s. He and Rodney Koford, another PCSS athlete, were close throughout the competition. Koford performed a double cork 1080 and 1260 in the first HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ASSEMBLE PARK CITY TANZI PROPST/PARK RECORD • Private Offices • Business Lounge • Semi-Private Work Stations • Conference Rooms • Reception Services Troy Podmilsak flies at the Bjorn Thorsen Memorial big air competition on Friday. He was the overall winner in both competitions, throwing double cork 1440s and a double cork 1620. session, enough for a 91. Koford pushed the competition the second day by matching Podmilsak’s double cork 1440 – two off-axis flips with three spins. That trick, performed switch by Mac Forhard, was enough to win the junior national competition at the Utah Olympic Park this past spring. But Podmilsak rose to the occasion, winning the second competition by performing a double cork 1620 – four and a half spins interspersed between two off-axis flips. Podmilsak scored a 96.6, with Koford in second with a 95. “They were both throwing down some pretty big stuff,” Haslock said. “The two guys behind them (Jack Lam and James Kanzler) were right in there throwing big stuff as well.” Lam, of Flathead, Montana, finished third in the first round with a 90, and third in the second round with a 92.3. He threw a double cork 1260, then a stylish double cork 700. Kanzler took fourth both days with an 89 and a 90 from his double cork 1080s and 1260s. For details please contact Angela at 435-200-1312 info@assembleparkcity.com | www.assembleparkcity.com Located in Newpark @ Kimball Junction Subscribe today! TANZI PROPST/PARK RECORD The sun sets over the jump at the Bjorn Thorsen Memorial big air competition at the Utah Olympic Park as a competitor flies through his run. Ten athletes from three clubs competed in the event. Continued from B-1 Sports briefs KARATE CLASSES Park City Recreation is hosting youth and adult karate classes at the PC MARC. Three-time world champion black belt karateka Nikki Ikeda will teach adults and children Shotokan Karate that is geared toward building discipline, self-esteem, respect and fitness. Classes are separated by ages; 4-6 years old, 7-13 years old, and the adult classes for pupils aged 14 and up. For more information, visit parkcityrecreation.org or call 435-615-5400. WALK WITH EASE Basin Recreation is conducting another Walk with Ease program, a four-week session that focuses on walking as a way to help or prevent arthritis. The program is taught by instructors certified through the Arthritis Foundation. This program is intended as a resource for those going through rehab for an injury and to increase mobility while meeting walking buddies. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays through Jan. 31 from 10-11 a.m. at The Fieldhouse. The cost is $20 or free with a Silver Sneakers card. For more information and to register, visit basinrecreation. org. TUNA SUPER QUALIFIER From Jan. 17-19, Soldier Hollow will host more than 700 youth cross country skiers from all over the West ages 6 to 20 for the Junior Super Nationals Qualifier. Check-in and training starts on Thursday. Racing will begin with a skate sprint on Friday and will finish on Saturday with a classic mass start. Racing will start at 9 a.m. on both days. SUMMIT PARK SNOWSHOE HIKE Hike with Basin is exploring the trails on snowshoes this winter, including a hike at Summit Park on Friday, Jan 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. The hike is approximately 4 miles long and considered moderate in difficulty. Hikers will meet at the Fieldhouse before being transported by Basin Rec to the trailhead. Hikers should bring a sack lunch or snacks and snowshoes and trekking poles. Due to the location of the hike, dogs are not permitted. The hike costs $10 per person. For more information and to register, visit basinrecreation.org. SKELETON INTERCONTINENTAL CUP The Utah Olympic Park will host International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation skeleton races on Jan. 1819. The races are free and open to the public and will host some of the most competitive youth sliders in the world. Competitions are scheduled to start at noon, though the schedule may be subject to change. SILVER SKI AND WINTER SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA Basin Recreation’s Silver Ski and Winter Sports Extravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at Willow Creek Park. The event will include classic and skate skiing, snowshoeing, or fat tire biking options. Staff will be offering instruction for skiers, as well as ski, bike, and snowshoe tours. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Register in advance to reserve Nordic ski equipment provided by White Pine Touring for $5. Storm Cycles will provide a limited number of fat tire bikes for patrons to demo during the event. For more information and to reserve equipment, visit basinrecreation.org. FR EE $50 Egyptian Theatre Gift Card Offer for new in-county print subscribers. Available while supplies last! While supplies last! Sign up for a new in Summit County print subscription and receive a $50 Egyptian Theatre gift card! Please call The Park Record at 435-649-9014 and ask for our circulation department for more details. |