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| {{Infobox alpine ski racer | |||
| |name = James Toner | |||
| |gender = Male | |||
| |image = James-Toner-super-g.PNG | |||
| |image_size = 210px | |||
| |caption = | |||
| |birth_name = James V. Toner, IV | |||
| |country = {{USA}} | |||
| |nationality = ] | |||
| |disciplines = ], ],<br>] | |||
| |skis = ] | |||
| |boots = ] | |||
| |bindings = ] | |||
| |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1998|7|22}} | |||
| |birth_place = ], ], ] | |||
| |parents = James V. Toner<br>Dale G. Toner | |||
| |height = {{height|ft=5|in=7}} | |||
| |weight = {{weight|lb=180|}} | |||
| |retired = | |||
| |medaltemplates = | |||
| ] : Giant Slalom Gold Medalist ] : Giant Slalom Silver Medalist ] : 2014 National Championships ] : 2015 National Championships | |||
| |show-medals =show | |||
| }} | |||
| '''James ''"Jimmy"'' Vincent Toner''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|t|oʊ|n|ə|r}}; born July 22, 1998) is an American ] and ] National Champion in the ]. A specialist in the ] and ] disciplines, his training involves frequent high-intensity race courses at immense altitudes, reaching speeds ranging anywhere between forty-five to ninety miles-per-hour. As a U.S. Development Alpine Athlete, Toner is predicted to debut in the 2018 Alpine ] , as well as a projected ] hopeful for the ]. | |||
| ==Early Years== | |||
| Born in ] and currently living in ], James Toner spent the majority of his youth on the summer resort of ]. His parents, Jim and Dale Toner, raised him in a busy household with two older siblings, Mary and Kathleen Toner. In his early years, James was educated through the Falmouth Public School system until his sophomore year of ], where he transferred to ] in ] and was elected Class President. Throughout his youth, however, James focused on more than his academics. Throughout his successful years of football and baseball up to his late high school years, he received the label of a student athlete. Taking full advantage of Cape Cod's exotic coastline, James became a devoted ] in the white crests of the ]. However, James obtained a passion rarely found in those who inhabit the Cape and Islands: Alpine Ski Racing. | |||
| ==Growing Up== | |||
| With access to an ] built by his grandfather James (Buzz) Toner (II), in ], James and his family endure four-hour weekend drives north during the winter seasons. As the lodge is located parallel to the base of ], skiing became a passed-down Toner family tradition. Buzz Toner himself worked for the Graves Ski Company in ], where the first fiberglass skis were engineered and labeled as "unbreakable", while James Toner (III) and his brothers went through racing programs as well. | |||
| Throwing on his first pair of skis at the age of four, Toner became comfortable in the sport at a young age. However, his racing career did not begin until the age of thirteen, which is quite uncommon among the ski racing community. The vast majority of alpine racers enter the various racing programs in their elementary-school years, placing James at a significant disadvantage in terms of experience. | |||
| Spending the majority of his slope time on commercial ski areas, James had little opportunity to test his skills in the gates. However, lacking access to race courses never held him back. As James was not considered to be the most of skiers, Whistles, cheers, and hollers would develop from the chairlifts when skiing by, as James would frequently find himself racing the pursuing ski patrol. Other than sustaining heavy injuries from wipeouts, nothing could prevent James from experiencing the thrill of hurtling down the steepest slopes in the Northeast. | |||
| At the age of twelve, James Toner developed a rapidly growing interest in organized racing – putting a rest to his dangerous recreational habits. Though he hadn't been registered as an official alpine racer, James found ways to develop his racing skills, becoming a "self-trained" ski racer - similar to ]. In the early mornings and late nights before closing time, James would sneak onto the Giant Slalom courses set up exclusively for local club racing teams. After the races were completed, James would take as many runs possible before the gates were either taken down or being caught by gate officials. Though it was a rebellious move on Toner's part, it greatly benefited him in the long run. | |||
| Encouraged by his father to receive race instruction before leaping into the competitive sport, James signed up for an individual session at ]. During the first session, Toner caught the eye of Thom Norton, former U.S. Cycling Team Athlete and Head Program Director at Mt. Wachusett. Recognizing a tremendous amount of untapped potential, Norton scheduled private, individual sessions with James where he mentored and trained the rising athlete. To everyone's disbelief, in no more than five two-hour sessions, Norton arranged for Toner to race against alpine racers with years of race experience. | |||
| In his first official ] race, Toner won gold by .57 of a second. He was immediately categorized in the Silver Elite division, having only raced once in his entire career. Rapidly gaining attention, Toner was introduced to Wachusett Race Team Head Coach Brian McBride and President Tom Bateman, who registered the young athlete to compete in National Standard Race Competitions (]). | |||
| After three months of training and racing, James Toner qualified for the 2014 NASTAR National Championships in ]. For an athlete to qualify, the racer must have earned a top 10 National Ranking, a top 5 State Ranking or a top 5 resort ranking (based on age group). | |||
| ==Current Life== | |||
| James Toner currently trains as a United States Development Ski Racer and specialist in the ] and ] disciplines. He still pursues the ], however his preferences revolve around the two most breathtaking events. He continues his association with ] as well as other local racing organizations. | |||
| ==References== | |||
| {{Reflist}} | |||
| <ref>http://retro-skiing.com/2012/02/hexcel-skis-and-graves-skis/</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.epicski.com/t/3839/the-worst-ski-ever-made</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.nastar.com/articles/2014-nature-valley-nastar-national-championships</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.nastar.com/articles/2015-championships-schedule</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://skiracing.nastar.com/index.jsp?year=2013&pagename=viewrankings&rankings=Bronze%20Resort&resort=28&agegroup=36&slalom=N&printerfriendly=Y</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.skiracenews.weebly.com</ref> | |||
| <ref>https://local.yahoo.com/info-10253933-james-v-toner-company-falmouth</ref> | |||
| <ref> http://www.alpinepress.com/</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=50239</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.holycross.edu/departments/publicaffairs/hcm/spring01/in_memoriam/1927.html</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.yooying.com/jamestonerusa</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://gopro.votigo.com/fbcontests/showentry/GoPro-Video-Creators-Challenge/141384</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqb4x9ProgramDisplay.cfm?TRK=BEL&CY=USA&DATE=05/14/2015&STYLE=BEL</ref> | |||
| {{cite book |last=Vinton |first=Nathaniel |date= February 2, 2015 |title=The Fall Line: How American Ski Racers Conquered a Sport on the Edge |asin=0393244776 |location= |publisher=W. W. Norton & Company|page=32|isbn=0393244776 |access-date= 29 March 2015 }} | |||
| {{cite news |first=Jon |last=Palmer |coauthors= |title= James Toner, 16, Pushes the Limits of Ski Racing|work= Cape Cod Times|page= |date=17 December 2014 |accessdate=9 January 2015 |quote= |url= }} | |||
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