Teck Open at Sun Peaks a roaring success. Club points system launched

A successful three-day event at Sun Peaks Resort, hosted by the Sun Peaks Alpine Club, concluded the first-ever “open series” races (U16 plus) with a large field, fierce competition and many smiling faces. 

 

Featuring athletes from BC Alpine clubs from U16, U18 and U21, as well as racers from the Craigleith Ski Club in Ontario and the Canadian development ski cross team, the race was energetic and fast moving.

 

In addition to the open series launch, BC Alpine also went “public” with the Club Points System, a club benchmarking program created to enhance the comradery and team-work within each club, as well as increase competition between clubs of various sizes. The scoring system was tested last season and involved consultation with all club coaches.

 

“We wanted to encourage the ‘team’ aspect of ski racing to include more of the field in the awarding of the race,” said Gordie Bowles of BC Alpine. “The intention of the club points system is to include the whole club team in a measurable format to increase competition between the clubs of various sizes. 

 

The program can be used at all zone and provincial level races with the click of a button on the BC Alpine event calendar.