Russ Haggett Memorial Race

February 21, 2010
Shawnee Peak
Race day registration 8am-10:30 in the base lodge
Thank you to the racers, Shawnee Peak staff and donors!
Race results here

See pics on the Downe East Ski Club Facebook page

All net term proceeds go to Russ Haggett Memorial Scholarship Fund
Race time 11:00am - 1:30pm - Door Prizes and Awards 2:30pm
For Skiers and Snowboarders of all ages and ability.

The Russ Haggett Memorial Race, sponsored by Down East Ski Club and Shawnee Peak, benefits the Russ Haggett Memorial Scholarship for two Lake Region High School Seniors.

Russ Haggett, a 2003 inductee to the Ski Maine Hall of Fame, was Pleasant Mountain's (currently known as Shawnee Peak) most prolific general manager throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. His dedication to the mountain and its skiers is legendary. Haggett's vision and ambition made Pleasant Mountain into a true winter destination, thus improving the Lakes Region winter economy forever.

His commitment to the children of Bridgton is evident in the scores of families that grew up skiing at Pleasant Mountain and now teach their own children to ski at Shawnee Peak. This dedication to affordable skiing for all was summed up at the 2003 Induction Ceremony for the Ski Maine Hall of Fame.

"Russ Haggett is honored for introducing the joy of skiing to many Mainers," said Dave Irons, Maine Ski Hall of Fame chairman at the induction ceremony. "Russ made sure that kids in Bridgton that couldn't afford to ski, got to ski."

Race begins at 11am. Door prizes and awards will be handed out at 2:30pm.
For more information call Shawnee Peak at 207-647-8444
or Asher Platts, Down East Ski Club Race Coordinator, at 207-839-4284.

Each racer must check in day of race at Shawnee base lodge between 8:00am - 10:30am and have a signed waiver to particpate. (participants under 18 must have parent or guardian signature).
Download waiver form here.

2010 Scholarship Committee: Asher Platts, Nathaniel Butler, Andy Smith, Tom Bennett, Gail Plats