DH World Cup spot for 2010/11!!!
February 26th, 2010 :: Written by Georgia Simmerling
Checking in from the Green Drake Motel!
Chilling in the sunshine!
I’m not counting or anything… But we have 3 days left here!
I have skied better and faster each day we have been on the downhill track here in Aspen and today I was a mere 2 one hundredths off of the podium! I love them to bits, but at least one of those american chicks seem to nick ahead of me every race. I don’t like it. I’m debating pulling a Tanya Harding on some of them? Haha I’m kidding, it’s up to me to decide to ski fast from the top to the bottom of a race course. Once I do that, I will be on top of that podium, and pleased! No better day then tomorrow though! It is the American Nationals DH race, same track as the one we have been on the past few days. But the difference? There’s loads of dolla bill$ involved! And I’m not talking about 50 bucks… The winner gets 3,000$ american dollars! The NorAm DH title was announced today after the race. I came 2nd overall this year! This means that I clinched a World Cup spot for myself for next year in Downhill!
Smart fast skiing, leaving everything on the hill, is my game plan for tomorrow!
Motel in Aspen… Minimal Olympic coverage :(
February 22nd, 2010 :: Written by Georgia Simmerling
“Dear American broadcasters,
You suck at showing Olympic coverage down here, get it together, eh?
Sincerely,
Georgia”
- The letter I am almost convinced to send into NBC.
So it finally happened! I made it down an Olympic run! After a few bumps, excuse the pun 
, the few days previous the SG on Saturday, my attitude in the start gate was definitely not “all or nothing”, as it usually is. My entire ora on the morning of the SG was different then it had been for the Dh races… Going up the chair lift alone listening to music, taking in the gorgeous scenery around me, I had a huge smile on my face. I felt solid on my skis, and tried to take my positive energy into the race . In the lodge before my run, watching a lot of girls DNF or make costly mistakes those nerves of mine definitely crept up and tried to smother me. Fortunately, I think my stoked attitude clouded those nerves enough for me to ski smart, and rip into that finish to hear the roaring crowd of amazing fans!
After exiting the finish coral I met with my family and friends… It was overwhelming, to say the least, seeing the people who care the most to me so proud and happy for me, after a race that was far from good. That is the one thing I have taken from this amazing experience, the thousands of people that cheered for me didn’t even really care how I did! They were behind me in whatever I achieved in Whistler. This heart warming support I saw from people just because I had on an Canada jacket, multiplied ten fold when I was surrounded by the people I have known for my entire life. You know who you are. And my love for you all is crazy, ridiculously big. What up.
I am in Basalt, C.O right now with the Europa Cup team. A team with a total of two athletes. Steph Irwin and I are holding down the fort here in our fairly ghetto motel (nope, that wasn’t a typo) room. We have made a new friend already, Jimmy, who lives in the ceiling above Steph’s side of the room. I didn’t offer to switch beds… Is that mean? We think he’s a rat. Aaron, aka Speedy, our service man, thinks he’s a raccoon. He’s kiwi . You may laugh at his awesome accent when you meet him, we all do, daily Tim, Walter, (coaches) Speedy, Steph and I went up to the mountain today just to free ski and take a look at the DH track. I had 4ft deep fresh, amazingly light, powder runs with my fat skis. It. Was. Crazy. Fun. DH training runs start tomorrow! Steph is starting 10 and I’m running 4!
Later!
Simmerling debuts!
February 20th, 2010 :: Written by Callum Ng
Whistler, BC – Today was an exciting day for Georgia Simmerling. With all of her family and friends watching, Georgia skied to a fantastic 27th place on a difficult course, giving her excellent experience at the highest level.
Georgia battled through a long week of adversity, including one DNS due to a treacherous downhill, and a minor injury before the Super Combined which stopped her from racing there as well.
Simmerling now heads to Aspen, CO for some more racing, competing in NORAM races later this week.
Press Release – February 18th
February 18th, 2010 :: Written by Callum Ng
Press Release
February 18, 2010 11:45 AM PST
Whistler, BC – Canadian Olympic Alpine Ski team member Georgia Simmerling missed competition this morning at Whistler mountain due to a shin injury suffered in warm up. This is Simmerling’s second “Did Not Start” in two days after being pulled from the Ladie’s Downhill yesterday morning. There was hesitation for Georgia to compete in the Ladie’s downhill due to the treacherous nature of the course, and the lack of training runs afforded to female skiers in the days preceding the start of competition.
This mornings injury is not serious and Simmerling is hopeful to compete in the Ladie’s Super G, taking place this Saturday, February 20th.
Georgia thanks the continued support of her sponsors.
Press inquiries can be forwarded to NG Farrell Marketing, 604 306 5559
We actually made it!
February 15th, 2010 :: Written by Georgia Simmerling
me and most of the family the first day in the village!
After hearing that our training run was already cancelled for the next day we finally got permission in the afternoon to head down to Vancouver for the Opening Ceremonies! Em, Shona and I frantically gathered our outfits and got ready super quickly to make it in time for the last bus leaving from the Athlete’s village down to Vancouver with a coach bus full of other athletes. We were accompanied by multiple police cars for the drive down, as well as a helicopter and a plane! I have to say, it felt a little ridiculous having all that security just for us…
When we finally arrived at BC Place, the folks in charge were frantic themselves because we were apparently “late” for the march into the stadium. Ironically, we thought we had timed it perfectly seeing other canadian athlete’s sitting and leaning against the wall, having been there apparently for hours… When we finally started to march towards the stadium, the buzz and excitement filled the area. The actual performers for the show were along the sides of the corridor as we marched, not yet in the stadium, which was really cool having them cheer their hearts out giving us a taste of what was yet to come. As we marched in to the stadium to the 60,000 people all cheering for us, the canadians, I had never felt so alive. Mostly everyone in that stadium had no idea who I am, but regardless, they screamed as loud as they could. Walking around the arena, looking up into the crowd, the emotion I felt was one I will never forget.
walking in to BC Place! indescribable emotion...
torch bearers entering the stadium. so cool.
Sitting in our seats, watching the breathtaking show performed by so many gifted singers, dancers, athletes, and many more I had never in my entire life felt so happy, and proud to be a Canadian.
