After a rewarding and exciting career, and 7 years on the Canadian Alpine Ski team, I have decided to retire from World Cup ski racing. I wanted to thank all of you for your generous support over the course of my career. Without your efforts and generosity (emotionally and financially), I would not have had this amazing opportunity and been able to compete at such a high level, including 4 years on the World Cup Circuit and 1 Olympic Games. The memories and life experience I have gained over the last 7 years will never be forgotten.
Many of you were already aware of my decision as I decided to come home from Europe in mid January. I experienced 2 injuries last season including a concussion last October and bone bruises to both my knees in December. I channeled all my resources and efforts into this season but was unable to recreate the confidence necessary to be successful in World Cup Downhill and Super-G racing.
I have started coaching part time at local clubs and I am enjoying sharing my knowledge and giving back to the ski racing community. I am satisfied with my decision and I am excited to move forward into the next phase of my life. I will be going to school in the fall and look forward to setting and achieving a new and different set of goals.
Thank you again for supporting me on this journey and I have enjoyed sharing it with you.
Sherry Lawrence
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! It's been a rough start to the season with two cancelled Downhills. There has only been one Womens World Cup Downhill and 2 Super-G's. I was only in one of the Super-G's.
It was great to be home for Christmas and New Years. Even though there hasn't been a lot of racing it was a nice break to be at home. Now we are in Altenmarkt Austria for a Downhill race. Hopefully it is time for some good weather on the Womens circuit!
We have been training in our new home away from home in Kirchberg and it is nice to have a team base to come "home," to. It makes being on the road for a large portion of the year a little easier to handle. It is also nice to be able to see the tech team and the Men's teams.
It was great to be home for Christmas and New Years. Even though there hasn't been a lot of racing it was a nice break to be at home. Now we are in Altenmarkt Austria for a Downhill race. Hopefully it is time for some good weather on the Womens circuit!
We have been training in our new home away from home in Kirchberg and it is nice to have a team base to come "home," to. It makes being on the road for a large portion of the year a little easier to handle. It is also nice to be able to see the tech team and the Men's teams.
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