"Eddie the Eagle" Trophy
About the Trophy
You could say, he was one of the greatest losers of all time!
The 2016-2017 Award
The "Eddie the Eagle" Trophy is awarded annually to the member of the Giles family (broadly defined) who excels in competitive winter activities at Rock Lake Court, L'Amable. The first such award was made for the 2016-2017 winter season.
At the discretion of the adjudication panel, the Trophy may be awarded jointly in any year. The activities for which the Trophy is awarded may vary from year to year, and innovative new activities are actively encouraged.
The Trophy is named in honour of Michael ("Eddie the Eagle") Edwards, a British skier who, in 1988 (at the Calgary Winter Olympic Games), became the first competitor since 1928 to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping. He finished in last place in both the 70 m. and 90 m. events.
At the discretion of the adjudication panel, the Trophy may be awarded jointly in any year. The activities for which the Trophy is awarded may vary from year to year, and innovative new activities are actively encouraged.
The Trophy is named in honour of Michael ("Eddie the Eagle") Edwards, a British skier who, in 1988 (at the Calgary Winter Olympic Games), became the first competitor since 1928 to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping. He finished in last place in both the 70 m. and 90 m. events.
You could say, he was one of the greatest losers of all time!
If "Eddie the Eagle" had been able to collaborate with Eddie Bauer, this is the trophy that they would have come up with!
The 2016-2017 Award
The adjudicating panel is pleased to announce that the co-winners of the "Eddie the Eagle" Trophy for the winter of 2016-17 are Claire Hesling and Ty Mirko: "For daring and creative sledding under conditions of minimal snow coverage."
Congratulations to Claire and Ty!
The 2017-2018 Award
The adjudicating panel is pleased to announce that the winner of the "Eddie the Eagle" Trophy for the winter of 2017-18 is Matt Giles: "For outstanding performances in skating, show-shoeing, and competitive zamboni operation."
Congratulations to Matt!
The following family members also received honourable mention in 2017-18: Ashley Giles (best skater); and Emma Giles (high altitude exterior Xmas decorating).
The 2018-2019 Award
Special thanks to Greg and Frank Schuerheck for their dedicated skating rink "grooming" - i.e., shoveling insane amounts of snow into a 5-foot "wall" that put Games of Thrones to shame!
The following family members also received honourable mention in 2017-18: Ashley Giles (best skater); and Emma Giles (high altitude exterior Xmas decorating).
The 2018-2019 Award
The adjudicating panel is pleased to announce that the co-winners of the "Eddie the Eagle" Trophy for the winter of 2018-19 are Chris Varley and Carol Giles: "For impressive figure skating and creative "chair skating". See the pictures here.
Congratulations to Chris & Carol!