TECK OPEN SERIES, REGIONAL FIS SUPER SERIES SET FOR 2014-15 SEASON
Following the recent Spring Coaches Meetings held in Kamloops, BC Alpine is announcing significant changes to BC Alpine programs, effective for the upcoming 2014/15 season.
FIS Super Series:
This new FIS circuit involves a unique partnership with the Pacific Northwest Ski Association (PNSA), Alberta Alpine and BC Alpine. The three West associations will host a 5-event FIS series (consisting of 2 DH, 5 SG, 5 GS, 5 SL) over the season. The events in BC and Alberta will be sponsored by Keurig.
Eligibility: open to all FIS-carded racers.
Rules: FIS rules apply.
Awards: Overall medals 1-2-3, Overall Most Improved, U18 1-2-3.
Proposed Race Series:
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Western Super Series #1: 2GS/2SL Panorama – Dec 18-22, 2014 TBC
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Western Super Series #2: 2GS/2SG Schweitzer – Jan 2-5, 2015
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Western Super Series #3: 2DH/2SG/1 Night SL – Feb. 7-13, 2015
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Western Super Series #4: 2GS/2SL Rossland/Red Mtn – Mar. 12-15, 2015
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Western Super Series #5: 1SG/1GS/1SL *Location TBD – April 8-13, 2015 (*Bid)
Teck Open Series:
This new BC Alpine “open” series is now official, after much discussion with all stakeholders throughout last season. This is a province wide, three-event race series for U16 and older racers (U16, U18, U21+). As this series focusses on U16 and older racing, zone racing programs across the province will focus more on U14 and U12 racing. Series Eligibility: Open to U16, U18, U21+ (FIS and non-FIS eligible).
Eligibility: open to all BC Alpine carded racers (FIS and/or ACA National card), U16-U21+
Rules: BC Alpine rules apply
Awards: Overall medals 1-2-3, Overall Most Improved, U16 medals 1-2-3, U16 4th-10th ribbons
The purpose of this new series is:
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Increase head-to-head racing in the province
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Improve the selection process through national points and series points model
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Transition racers to FIS racing “Super Series” circuit
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Utilize national points more effectively
Proposed Race Series:
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BC Open Series #1: 2SL/1GS Dec 13-15 (*Location TBD: Interior) *Bid
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BC Open Series #2: 2GS/1SL Jan 16-18 (*Location TBD: Interior) *Bid
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BC Open Series #3: Speed Camp and 2SG Feb 11-14 Whistler
* Bid events listed above, as well as the U14 Provincials and U14 Can-Ams will be sent out by BC Alpine soon. View the complete MINUTES from the recent Spring Coaches Meetings.
Reminder to all BC Alpine clubs that the Super Camp is scheduled for July 15-20, 2014 on the Blackcomb glacier in Whistler. Interested in attending? Please contact your club coach.