With the support of many hand warmers packs and a dedicated crew of volunteers and coaches, the 2025 Janyk Cup and Nancy Greene Ski League (NGSL) Skills Event was a big success.
Presented by Hincks French Wealth Management at Odlum Brown, racers and coaches braved the temps which reached minus 15 during the day (-10 at the Garbo Hut). Bu the conditions were well suited for a ski racing event, which featured a glalom, giant slalom and a multi-event skills events.
The skills event feature a friendly competition with plenty of great team spirit. The first day showcased a speed trap & J-turn (where the RCMP loaned a speed gun), moguls, combi, dual slalom, start and skate for U10s, U12s and Whistler-Blackcomb’s RDP U14s. The next day had two different courses to further build skills and challenge the athletes.
Mike Janyk, a local legend and former World Cup racer, reflected on the impact his mother (Andrée) – the namesake of the event – made on the sport.
“The race is not only in honour of our family’s involvement & success in ski racing, but it is also rooted in my Mom’s absolute commitment to volunteerism and love for the sport.”
– Mike Janyk
“She was out, working every event we were in and building community along the way. So along with U12s getting to have fun ski racing, the Janyk Cup also celebrates the volunteers that make it happen. Get out, get involved and have fun in the mountains.”
Whistler Mountain Ski Club coach Emma Moore, said: “The terrain was steep and challenging and all the kids did really well. The first course was technical with tight turns, to ensure the kids could control the speed on the steep terrain…The second course was technical and faster, less icy but developed a few more ruts. Despite the super cold conditions, kids, volunteers, and spectators braved the cold to support the racers. I’m super proud of all the kids!”
The U10 group raced a two-run glalom while the U12s raced one GS race of two combined runs.
Race Organizers
NGSL Skills Event
- Race Chair Ryan Duffy with Adam Kendall,
- Chief of Course Chris Kelly, Scott Herron, Jenny Horlin, Robin Courcelles, Euan Cormack,
- Race Admin Gwen Margetson,
- Chief of Volunteers Jennifer Heyries
Janyk Cup
- Race Chair Ryan Duffy
- Chief of Course Andrew Kirker
- Race Admin Gwen Margetson
- Chief of Volunteers Jennifer Heyries