COLLINGWOOD, ON (January 24, 2010) -- The Miele Ontario FIS Championships will move to Georgian Peaks tomorrow after the conclusion of today's Slalom race at Alpine Ski Club. For Ontario Development  Team member Mike Bisnaire (Georgian Peaks/Toronto) today's race was especially memorable, earning him his first ever overall gold on the FIS circuit. Also winning Gold for Ontario was NSA's Shannon Campbell and ex-CAST Racer Scott Barrett of the Osler Ski Club. Barrett and Campbell have won before on the FIS circuit. In total approximately 100 men and 50 women are participating in the Miele event and prepare now for the Giant Slalom races scheduled Monday and Tuesday.  

Racing Highlights: 

DAY 1 Ladies SL: 
1 Shannon Campbell NSA/Craigleith
2 Tianda Carroll EASA (Edmonton) 
3 Emma Kitchen AOA OST (Osler Bluff)

J1 Podium:
1Tianda Carroll EASA (Edmonton) 
2 Mary Beth Hemphill AOA ODT (Osler Bluff) 
3 Stephanie Gould Ottawa/M.Ste.Marie

DAY 2 Ladies SL: 
1 Tianda Carroll EASA (Edmonton) 
2 Marissa Riopelle NSA
3 Mary Beth Hemphill AOA ODT (Osler Bluff) 

J1 Podium: 
1 Tianda Carroll EASA (Edmonton) 
2 Mary Beth Hemphill AOA ODT (Osler Bluff) 
3 Stephanie Gould Ottawa/M.Ste.Marie

DAY 1 Men's SL:
1 Scott Barrett (ex-CAST Osler Bluff)
2 Brandon Sutton NSA
3 Morgan Megarry AOA OST (Craigleith)

J1 Podium:
1 Morgan Megarry AOA OST (Craigleith)
2 Tomas Syrovatka Quebec
3 Cameron Beatty (Georgian Peaks)

DAY 2 Men's SL:
1 Mike Bisnaire AOA OST (Georgian Peaks)
2 William St-Germain Quebec
3 Coleman Lieb USA

J1 Podium:
1 Tomas Syrovatka Quebec
2 Vermette Guillame QC
3 Ben Weiler AOA ODT (Chicopee)

Athlete quotes and coaching comments to follow in the AOA Newsletter, RACELINE this Wednesday. 

Good luck Ontario! 

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