2012 Antrim Can / Am N. American Championship Sept 14-15-16-

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

I've just posted the signup for this race: http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... 553#signup

I will update full details ASAP, including housing, payments, and any pertinent changes.. Don't hesitate to message me with any immediate questions or concerns.

I look forward to racing, and seeing you all again!!

-dk

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Registration includes three days of racing: Tight, GS, Hybrid and a few oddballs if time allows. Covers meals for Thursday dinner (chili, byob), Friday night (pizza & salad), Saturday breakfast (full), lunch (sandwich, chips, apple), dinner (BBQ), party Saturday night - , Sunday breakfast (muffins, coffee, fruit) Housing is extra, and Maharishi is NOT a go this year - stay tuned, I'm working on it. Food and Tees for spouse, kids extra.

Divisions / Classes may be revised by registration.

Yes, it's the same glorious Can / Am race! Antrim's Home and Harvest Festival features food, craft fair, "eating stuff" contests (eew...) fireworks, pumping in the parade - dodging horse chips and hard candy, and wiggling to the Shriners crazy tunes - and bombing Route 202 under the protection of Antrim's Finest, while stopped, angry motorists glare at us!

We will again have great TV and video coverage this year! And Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson headlines the show once again at Tenney Farm's BBQ / Fireworks!

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

This race had been announced in the N. America section of the forum, but I think we'll do all the chatting here in New England on this thread.

[T Whalen]

Thanks for pulling this together again for another year Dave!

See you soon,
Terry

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

We are good to go with lodging at Sargent Camp (BU Nature's Classroom. $30pp/night (add $5 for linens for the stay), we have use of a campfire pit, the common lodge - with coffee, tea, and juice always on & free - and a Headquarters building with kitchenette. This is 9 miles / 15 minutes from downtown Antrim. Right now I am just after a head count, but in addition to the dorm units there are cabins for groups of 8/10 - I'll accommodate requests as I can.

[Josh Howard]

Who would want to do some racing in micro seconds as an extra this year? See who is really the fastest? My timer can do micro seconds so i thought it would be a little change from millisecond times.

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

If you haven't signed up yet, please do so ASAP. We're counting bodies for race bracketing, tee shirt sizes, and lodging needs - all due before Thursday. After that, we're winging it.

http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... testID=553

Payment info coming right up, ask for a Paypal invoice if you like.

Schedule still looks a lot like last year, Qual, TS50 and 100 TS attempts on Friday; HS on Saturday, bonus races if time allows; GS and beginners on Sunday. ALL subject to change due to weather, with priorities on Dual HS-A race.

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

Skaters,

If you are coming to the Can Am and not registered here yet, please do it. It takes 5 minutes, I need to know who's coming to make the best call on the racing brackets, and for your shirt size.

http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... testID=553

MOST IMPORTANT - if you are counting on housing at Sargent Center, I need to know - which nights for how many people. Especially important if you are coming Thursday night. There are some cozy cabins for 2, 4, and 8, but if I don't know I'll have to book "the barracks" 'cause I can pack up to 30 in there. Get the cozies. For best results, email/message me NOW.

Skaters who are helpers - If you are coming ready to work, as I know many have offered, I need to know when you are arriving. If you can be at the hill Friday by 7:30, if you're in the "super helpers club" and I need to know your name and number. Saturday early setup is important too. Drop me a note ASAP!

Thanks for your help and for your speedy response!

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

The schedule looks much like last year UNLESS there's a problem that forces our hand:

Friday

8:30-9:30 Set dual HS
9:30-10:30 Practice
10:30-12:30 Qualifiers 2 runs, one on each course

12:30-1:00 Set 50 cone TIGHT SLALOM.
1:00-1:30 Practice
1:30-2:30 Timed runs, DUAL LANE, 2RUNS EACH.
3-5PM, for the top ( ) racers from the 50 and If time allows - 100 Cone World Record Attempts

Saturday

8:30-9:00 DUAL HYBRID Course setup
9:00-10:00 Practice and late arrival qualifiers.
10:00-11:30 “B” and “C” group heats. These stop at the parade and resume after A group is finished.

BREAK 11:30-12:00 Parade (course is closed to all racers, DQ’s to poachers)
12:00?-1:30 “A” group heats (15 min practice) dep on parade - EXPECT THIS TO BEGIN AT 12:30?

2PM-? Complete “B” and “C” groups.
BONUS RACE – Time permitting we'll add a jam to the end of the day suitable for all abilities

Sunday

8:30-9:30 Set single lane GIANT SLALOM
9:30-10:00 Practice
10:00-1:00 Timed runs. We will finish a run after 1:00 but no new runs will start after 1:00

1:00-1:30 Kids/Novice race setup.
1:30-2:30 Kids/Novice race.
2:30-3:00 Awards.

General:

All race times are approximate and times and formats may be modified due to weather or unforseen circumstances.

If there is a chance of weather we will give priority to the “A” group. Then “B” and so on.

Sub group awards will be such as Masters, Women and Jrs will be split out based on qualification times. There may not be a head to head run off. This will allow all racers to be able to compete against the entire field but they will be individually recognized by group.

Meals and Stuff (Included):
Thursday, the early crowd, chili at Brians or Ave A? Stay tuned. Both places are minutes from the hill by foot.
Pizza party at the Presby Church Friday at 6
Saturday breakfast at Presby, I've never been to that, they tell me it's nice.
Saturday bag lunch on the hill
Saturday night BBQ at Tenney Farm, concert, Fireworks
Sunday Am continental breakfast, top of hill.

ALSO Sunday the Presby would like some of us to get to the Church at 10 to honor Pastor Peggy, a short ceremony to give her fabulous scarf? signed by many of us and a picture of her with the skaters to the Historical society. I'm told it will be prompt, short, and sweet, it would be nice to do if we can get a little crew to go. You won't lose a run in the GS, we'll squeeze you in!

Race payments: paypal to davek at slalomskateboard d0t com or contact me for another method.

My final rooms count goes in tomorrow, if you haven't checked in on that, please do. I think I have 4x and 8x cabins remaining.

[Maria Carrasco]

Looking forward to another fun year in Antrim!

I'm sending a box ahead to Antrim today -- if anyone wants to order something from Sk8Kings to pick up at the race -- please let me know today and we should be able to fit it into our shipment. maria@sk8kings.com

Safe travels to everyone!

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

Thanks Maria!!

Per my last post Pastor Pegi's, dedication will be moved to our Friday night dinner. I believe there will still be a Blessing of the Skaters at the hill on Sunday.

At last count we had 36 signed up, so it looks like were going to have some great racing, especially in the juniors! If you haven't signed up on ncdsa.com please do.

Housing: There are spaces still available at the cabins, if you need one and haven't told me already, please do today or tomorrow. Includes coffee, juice, tea always on. Bring your own bedding if you can (it will be cozier I bet) as they will charge us more otherwise. If you can't, no biggie, but need to know before Thurs to have it provided by them.

Housing is at 36 Sargent Camp Road in Hancock, NH and directions are here:

https://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&c ... CCEQ8gEwAA

Meals provided:

Thursday PM, when it's ready or when you show up, whichever happens last:
Chili at Brians @ the Great Race Pow-Wow Thursday night, Jameson Ave is just off Summer Street

Friday PM
Pizza, Pasta, Salad & Bread Sticks at the Presby

Saturday:
Full All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at 8:00-10AM at the Presby Church
Bag lunch on the hill, Sub, Chips, Fruit, Drink
Evening BBQ at Tenney Farm Concert/Fireworks, Dog or Burger plate, add $3 for BBQ Chicken

Sunday:
Continental breakfast at the top of the hill.

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I'll post more little updates as they come in.

Can't wait to skate!

[Chris Cousineau]

is there wifi at the sargeant camp

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

Good question. I don't know, but you can get them here:

http://www.nhcamps.org/camps/sargentcenter.html

They say the cell reception is good.

dk

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

What a great weekend, thanks to all who came, raced, helped, watched, and cheered!

Congrats to the winners, let's start with the main event:

Dual Hybrid A

1. Joe McLaren
2. Louis Ricard
3. Pascal Jean

50 Cone Tight

1. Joe McLaren
2. Louis Ricard
3. Keith Hollien

Giant Slalom

1. Joe McLaren
2. Adam Schwippert
3. Louis Ricard

In the other brackets:

Dual Hybrid B

1. Ben Chapman
2. Gabe Duquet
3. Hubert Roy

Dual Hybrid C

1. Lindsey Warren
2. Emil Hristache
3. David Graves-Witherell

Only 3 racers managed to complete the 100 cone tight course - Joe McLaren, CLEAN 24.157; Keith Hollien 14.959 and; Richy Carrasco who ollied the bottom tape strip to shock and amaze the crowd! You guys were amazing, you all earned bragging rights!

Fastest woman, Lynn Kramer

Fastest junior, Hubert Roy.

Crash awards: Lou Statman on his 50 TS re-run, after the finish line; Lucas Brett, mid course on the GS (see, you'd better come out and practice with us kid!) and; Oliver Lehman who thought he saw a better line by avoiding the skinny edge of the starting ramp. No serious injuries to report.

Full results (including bonus race) are coming shortly.

I didn't take many pics - please post 'em if you got 'em. If you have one or two gems you could send full-res by email I'd appreciate it!!

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

Thanks to our major sponsors: Fullbag Skates, Crotched Mountain Ski & Ride, Lake Sunapee Bank, and Pepsi. Thanks also to Radikal, Sk8Kings, Kebbek Boards, Sk8 City, Bustin' Boards, Muir Surf, and Venom for the fabulous prizes!!!

[T Whalen]

Dave,

Thank you , Brian and the Town of Antrim for another great event and all your hard work!

Also, thanks again to all the sponsors and the timing, cone head and course setting crews as well!

Three full great days of racing was awesome - can't wait until next year,
Terry

(BTW - if anyone found a black EBTech sweatshirt near the timing booth please send me a PM - thanks!)

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

Antrim Can / Am North American Championships FULL RESULTS by race and bracket:

Dual Hybrid A Group
Final Rank - Name - Qual. Time - Qual. Rank
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1 - Joe McLaren - 18,017 - 2
2 - Louis Ricard - 17,917 - 1
3 - Pascal Jean - 18,819 - 4
4 - Richy Carrasco - 18,615 - 3
5 - Keith Hollien - 19,165 - 5
6 - Jason Yerke - 19,188 - 6
7 - Lou Statman - 19,326 - 7
8 - Lynn Kramer - 19,588 - 9
9 - Miguel Marco - 19,465 - 8
10 - Danilo Percich - 19,964 - 10
11 - Claude Regnier - 20,021 - 11
12 - Glenn Chapman - 20,113 - 12
13- Adam Schwippert - 18,740 - 4 (qualified but did not race in the brackets)

Dual Hybrid B Group
Final Rank - Name - Qual. Time - Qual. Rank
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1 - Ben Chapman - 20,624 - 1
2 - Gabe Duquet - 20,841 - 3
3 - Hubert Roy - 20,740 - 2
4 - Patrick Brassard - 21,506 - 5
5 - Julie Boulanger - 20,923 - 4
6 - Patrick Lehrmann - 22,189 - 8
7 - Chris Cousineau - 22,743 - 10
8 - Oliver Lehmann - 23,025 - 11
9 - Terry Whalen - 21,912 - 6
10 - Oshean (Ocean) Lehrmann - 21,975 - 7
11 - Dan Parrish - 22,617 - 9
12 - Dave Kirkpatrick - 23,150 - 12
13 - Orion Lehrmann - 23,459 - 13
14 - Dan Duquet - 23,469 - 14

Dual Hybrid C Group
Final Rank - Name - Qual. Time - Qual. Rank
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1 - Lindsey Warren - 26,558 - 1
2 - Emil Hristache - 27,351 - 2
3 - David Graves-Witherell - DQ - 4
4 - Bailey Kirkpatrick - 29,981 - 3

50 Cone Straight Tight
Rank - Name - Best time out of two runs
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1 - Joe McLaren - 11,333
2 - Louis Ricard - 11,955
3 - Keith Hollien - 12,091
4 - Richy Carrasco - 12,257
5 - Adam Schwippert - 12,400
6 - Jason Yerke - 12,762
7 - Pascal Jean - 12,795
8 - Miguel Marco - 13,107
9 - Claude Regnier - 13,309
10 - Lynn Kramer - 13,355
11 - Hubert Roy - 14,147
12 - Danilo Percich - 14,150
13 - Glenn Chapman - 14,251
14 - Julie Boulanger - 14,329
15 - Lou Statman - 15,194
16 - Patrick Lehrmann - 16,236
17 - Lindsey Warren - 17,817
18 - Chris Cousineau - DQ
18 - Oliver Lehmann - DQ
18 - Terry Whalen - DQ
18 - Patrick Brassard - DQ
18 - David Graves-Witherell - DQ
18 - Oshean (Ocean) Lehrmann - DQ
18 - Orion Lehrmann - DQ
18 - Dave Kirkpatrick - DQ
18 - Bailey Kirkpatrick - DQ
18 - Ben Chapman - DQ
18 - Dan Duquet - DNR
18 - Gabe Duquet - DNR
18 - Emil Hristache - DNR

GS
Rank - Name - Best time out of five runs
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1 - Joe McLaren - 22,110
2 - Adam Schwippert - 22,849
3 - Louis Ricard - 22,927
4 - Richy Carrasco - 23,044
5 - Pascal Jean - 23,050
6 - Lou Statman - 23,515
7 - Miguel Marco - 23,690
8 - Claude Regnier - 23,814
9 - Lynn Kramer - 23,954
10 - Jason Yerke - 24,296
11 - Patrick Brassard - 24,467
12 - Glenn Chapman - 24,564
13 - Keith Hollien - 24,593
14 - Danilo Percich - 24,748
15 - Ben Chapman - 24,951
16 - Terry Whalen - 25,081
17 - Dan Duquet - 25,499
18 - Gabe Duquet - 25,303
19 - Patrick Lehrmann - 25,553
20 - Hubert Roy - 26,001
21 - Julie Boulanger - 26,084
22 - Oshean (Ocean) Lehrmann - 26,261
23 - Chris Cousineau - 26,455
24 - Dan Parrish - 26,547
25 - Oliver Lehmann - 26,861
26 - Dave Kirkpatrick - 27,321
27 - Orion Lehrmann - 27,467
28 - Emil Hristache - 27,975
29 - Lucas Brett - 28,728
30 - David Graves-Witherell - 28,843
31 - Bailey Kirkpatrick - 30,860
32 - Lindsey Warren - 31,564


Overall winners of the Antrim Can / Am:
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1. Joe McLaren
2. Louis Ricard
3. Richy Carrasco (rollin' 4-4-4!)

^^^There should be a prize for that! Congrats Richy!! - dk

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

Does anyone have a great pic of Joe on the race course that we could use for the writeup article. I have a bunch of good stuff Oliver shot w/my camera, but missing that. If you have a couple great photos (of anyone) you would be willing to share for Can Am use and could send me hi-res by email, I'd appreciate it. davek at ironhorseaudio * c0m. Let me know who to credit.

Please and thanks!

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

Anyone have a pic of Bailey on the motorcycle tow up the hill?

[Maria Carrasco]

Great time once again in Antrim! Thanks to Dave & crew for making this one happen. Just back to Cali today so lots to catch up on including pics/vids. Dave -- I'm sure I have plenty of Joe pics so will try to send through ASAP. Will be helping with coordinating CW coverage as well. Cheers all!

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

Thanks Maria! Really nice to see you and Richy and the Sk8Kings crew, and thanks for all your contributions to this race!

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

Antrim Can / Am 2012 Brag Race (Bonus Race)

1 Louis Ricard 20.123
2 Lou Statman 20.475
3 Pascal Jean 20.492
4 Lynn Kramer 21.172
5 Patrick Brassard 21.953
6 Ben Chapman 22.041
7 Glenn Chapman 22.223
8 Terry Whalen 22.226
9 Julie Boulanger 22.247
10 Patrick Lehrmann 22.398
11 Dan Parrish 22.887
12 Dave Kirkpatrick 22.955
13 Oshean Lehrmann 23.558
14 Oliver Lehmann 23.582
15 Chris Cousaneau 23.597
16 Orion Lehrmann 23.717
17 David Graves-Witherell 24.541
18 Emil Hristache 25.325
19 Bailey Kirkpatrick 29.328

We had time to spare, a closed street, great weather, and plenty of help on hand, so we ran a really nice “extra” event on a course set by Claude Regnier. Same ramp position as the dual but we ran single lane, cones don't count (3=DQ?). This course got all the C group, who were side starts in the quals and dual, to roll off the ramp right then and there, and then they all took it off the ramp in the GS on Sunday! Thanks again to everyone who helped the kids and the new skaters along, that's a big part of what keeps us going strong.

Best of as many runs as possible in the list above. No points and no prizes, just good clean fun.

Except Dr. Dan, who I do think must have cheated.

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

I think we have a bonus race protest - Louis, did you blow out?

[Dan Parrish]

Kudos to Dave who took the reins organizing the race this year.
I think we can all agree that it was a successful weekend. I know that I had a blast.
I'd like to see some pics! If you have any, please post 'em.

Hope to see you all again next year.

ps. Dave, Of course I won. It's a special feature programed in my timer!