Peterborough, Ont. (January 30, 2008) - The Queen's Golden Gaels nordic ski team received strong performances from a pair of rookies and a veteran on the weekend in Peterborough at the OUA Qualifier. Fourth year women's skiier Julie McVicar of Kanata, Ont. finished fourth in the five kilometre race Saturday afternoon and sixth Sunday in the 10 kilometre event. Rookie Talia Davidson finished 15th Saturday and 17th on Sunday while Julie Engelhardt of Gatineau, Que. was right behind Davidson in 16th in the five kilometre race and 18th in the 10K. On the men's side rookie Jack Van Dorp of Wiarton, Ont. was the top Gael on both days finishing fourth in the 10 kilometre run Saturday and 13th Sunday in the 15 kilometre. Van Dorp's teammate and fellow rookie Alan Richards was the next best Queen's male finishing 20th in both races.