2010 "Fast Skier" Scholarship Winner Named!

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2010 SRD/WCS/HALTI “Fast Skier” Junior Alpine Scholarship Fund award is Karina Schwartznau of Bonney Lake, WA.

A 2nd year J3 at Crystal Mountain Alpine Club based at Crystal Mountain, WA, Karina has not only posted solid results on the race course, but also exemplifies the personal characteristics that the award represents: excellent academic achievement, extensive community involvement, and incredible drive and focus as an athlete. Karina was also named Crystal Mountain Alpine Club “Skier of the Year”. As the recipient of the 2nd annual scholarship award Karina will receive $1,000.00, a SRD Athlete’s pack, a 2011 speed suit from Halti USA, a Winter Storm Coat from WCS, and a Shred race helmet and goggle package.

“Karina really once again reinforces the significance of this award” commented Barry Levinson of SRD. “Her results this past season culminated with a 3rd place overall at the J3 Junior Olympics and her understanding of the sacrifices required to reach her goal of being an Olympic skier will go a long way to helping her develop into an outstanding skier and person.”

In its second year, the scholarship recognizes a J3 racer who is well rounded athletically and academically and gives back to his or her community. Once again, the quality of the applications submitted by the group of over 50 candidates was outstanding.

“In addition to her results, Karina maintains a 4.0 GPA at Sumner High School and was recently inducted to the National Honor Society. It’s amazing that she finds time for all that she does outside of school and on the hill. Karina has worked at a local food bank, participated in numerous fund raising walks to benefit breast cancer research, and among other things, helps monitor water quality at Lake June (WA).” Added Brad Williams of World Cup Supply.