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Sarah Gillies,
Ontario Para Team

• 2nd & 3rd place finishes in SL
• 4th & 5th place finishes in GS
Bronze medal GS Senior Nationals

“All year long Sarah does two workouts a day including running, cycling, strength, cross fit, complex lifting and HIT while achieving a 99% average in grade 11. Sarah is an extremely self-disciplined, determined athlete, who continues to train and race FIS with able-bodied team, together with CPAST training camps. Excels in time management!”

Abbey Van Duzer,
Craigleith Ski Club

Bronze medalist – Canada Winter Games Slalom

“Abbey is supportive and caring of her fellow athletes. She is always watching her teammate’s race and cheering them on. She collaborates on strategy and technique and has formed close bonds with her teammates.”

Rebecca Mideros,
Glacier Ski Club

OWG Silver Medal in GS
OWG Gold Medal in SL
CWG Silver Medal inSL

“Rebecca is highly coachable, motivated and positive. She is supportive and helpful with her teammates. She races and trains with her able-bodied program at MSLM as well as working with the Ontario Para Team, for Para specific events and extra Para training camps.”

Ben Harris,
Craigleith Ski Club

Bronze medalist – Canada Winter Games in GS & SL.
Gold medalist – Ontario Winter Games GS Silver medalist – Ontario Winter Games SL

“Ben never gives up, is driven and dedicated to his love of skiing. He also is a great team player! He participates in every event when capable at his home club and help with fundraisers.“