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August 30, 2007 Week 12 Results - Final results are published! see link above.

***Matt Brandt edges out Chris Renz by 0.53 points to take the season title***. Using the wildcard, Chris ran 2.0@35off to take the season lead by a 1/2 point. Matt needed 1.5@38off to win. After a shakey 5 ball at @35off, Matt cruised to an easy 2.0@38 to take home the Frosini Cup and $250 cash prize.

For the weekly results, Dave Hurwitz ran 28off for the first time this season to take home 1st place for week 12. This will also qualify Dave for the Head-to-Head tournament (more on that later). Randy Adams posted 4@22off for 2nd place, and Matt Brandt's 2.0@38off was good for third.

Now for the Head-to-Head.....The top eight cumulative scores qualify but at least one (Rich Pingatore cannot make the tournament). So, tentative seedings and first round match-ups are as follows:

Chris Renz (1) vs. Dave Hurwitz (8) Scott McNerney (4) vs. Randy Adams (5) Dave Ritter (3) vs. Scott Lindgren (6) Matt Brand (2) vs. Craig Arnold (7)

Steve Parlett is next in line in case anyone can't make it. Qualified skiers, please confirm ASAP that you plan to attend on Sun. Sept 9th. Once, I have everyone confirmed, I'll send out handicapping and final rules for the HTH.

Thanks everyone for a great Year 1 of Berkeley Ski League.

August 28, 2007 Week 11 Results

36mph skiers returned in week 11 to take 2 of the 3 top spots. Scott Lindgren posted 3@32off for 12.16 points and first place. Kevin Kreeger (the lone 34mph skier placing) rounded 2.0@35off for 10.10 and second place. Troy Crivello made a last minute appearance and to steal 3rd from Richelle Matli by a mere 0.25 points. Troy ran 1.5@32off for 7.35 points.

Approaching the final week, skiers are positioning for the head-to-head on Sept 9th. With only Rich Pingatore expected to be absent, we expect a top 9 finish will be required to qualify (we'll take the top 8 that plan to attend). As of today, Steve Parlett holds the final spot, but at least 5 skiers are in the running.

For the coveted League Champion title, only 3 skiers have mathematical chance to win in the last week. Matt Brandt is currently in first place over Chris Renz by 0.5 points. Chris can tie Matt with 5.5@32off in the final week provided Matt doesn't increase his score. Rich Pingatore can also take over first place with a run of 2.5@38off.

August 10, 2007 - Week 9 Results

With overcast skies and calm winds, we saw another week of strong performances this week. We also had our first spectators (they saw it on the web site and wanted to come watch).

Of the 14 skiers, 11 posted positive scores. Rich Pingatore took down last weeks season record for highest net score. Rich ran 1.0@38-off for a net score of 12.63 and a landslide victory. In addition to the week 9 win, this score put Rich in contention for the Season Champion race. He will need to keep up the top performances since because as a result of this high score, his baseline (or handicap) increases by about 5 buoys so now he starts scoring after 5.5@32off (same as Dave Ritter).

Second place went to Craig Arnold who ran 1.0@35off for a net score of 8.20. Craig seems to have recovered from his early season injury and has acclimated to the salt water conditions. Craig has solid scores the last 2 weeks and is now the 7th seed for the head-to-head race.

Scott McNerney skied and flee'd to the Giants game, but still managed to round 3.5 buoys at 28-off for a net score of 7.25. This places Scott in the 6th seed for the head-to-head. Scott is a feared competitor in the head-to-head format after his victory at the Berkeley Fall Open last year.

With only 3 weeks left, the season races are starting to heat up. For the head-to-head tournament, the top 4 skiers have all but assured their qualification. Chris Renz, Matt Brandt, Dave Ritter, and Rich Pingatore will all likely qualify. The next four spots are up for grabs. Seeds 5-7 are held by Steve Parlett, Scott McNerney, and Craig Arnold. There is less than 1/3rd point separating these 3 skiers with 17.10-17.42 points. The last qualifying spot is held by Randy Adams with 14.3 total points. The final few spots will likely come down to the final week.

The Season Champion wins the League Cup, $250, and potentially a trip to the Ski League National tournament in Florida. The positions didn't change from last week, but Chris Renz and Matt Brandt extended their leads over Dave Ritter. With Rich Pingatore's recent high scores, he is now a contender. In next weeks event, Matt can take over the lead with a score of 5.5@35off and Rich could take the lead with 3.0@38off. Dave Ritter remains in third place but cannot take the lead with a single week's score. He must put together a few good scores over the last 3 weeks. Chris can only add to his season score by skiing better than 5.0@32off.

Next week, we're looking forward to chili by Russel Pike, drinks from Karin, and possibly a Kevin Semien showing.

August 2, 2007 - Week 8 Results

Week 8 delivered our best turnout and best ski performances to date. We pulled 19 ski rides, including 2 4-year olds in their first event. Steve Parlett won the week with the season's top Net Score of 11.20 (1@32off), a full 3 buoys beyond his personal best. Second place honors went to Rich Pingatore for rounding 2 buoys at 35-off for a Net Score
of 9.54. Finally, Matt Brandt posted our season's top gross score of 2.0@38off for a Net Score of 7.32 and third place.

This leads us to the season scoring. The race is tightening for the head-to-head qualification. Nikki Vargas currently holds the eighth and final qualifying spot with a season score of 9.80. We saw this week that this can be achieved with a single great performance. So everyone still has a chance to qualify for the head-to-head on Sept. 9th.

For the Season Champion, its still a 3-man race but the order has changed. Chris Renz has moved into first place and Matt Brandt slides into second, leaving Dave Ritter in third. The three skiers are seperated by less than 2 points so it should come down to the wire. We've also seen threats from other skiers to join the race at the top. Rich Pingatore, Randy and Randall Frisk all have a chance at the top spot if they finish the last 4 weeks strong.

Thank you to Randy Adams from brining food tonight. Craig Arnold is scheduled for next week.

July 31, 2007 - Week 7 Results
Week 7 saw the revival of the 36mph skiers. Dan McAulay braved the wind and fog as the last skier of the night to post a strong Net Score of 6.90 (3.0@34mph); Randall Frisk who skier early in the night came in second with place with a respectable Net Score of 4.10 (5.0@36mph). Both were first time winners this season and will have their baselines increased as a result of their victories. For the Season Champion Standings, Dave Ritter continues his hold on first place by an ever narrowing margin (1.19 points). In Week 8, Chris Renz can re-claim 1st place with a performance of 3.5@32-off or better. Matt Brandt can pass both Chris and Dave by scoring a full 2.0 buoys @ 38off. Dave needs at least 2.5@35off to expand his lead over the pack.

We're looking at another good turnout Aug 1st. Randy Adams is bringing food and I'll supply the drinks. See everyone there. See you then.