BC Alpine Summit 2025: Agenda & content plans | BC Alpine Ski Association

The BC Alpine Summit meetings aim to educate, inform and inspire members from across the province. Below is a quick rundown of what to expect. The full agenda and timing will be published by September 15th and added to this page.

OFFICIALS LEVEL 3 COURSE – Thursday & Friday

Thursday Sept 25th – 11:00am to 5:00pm 

COACH MEETINGS – Friday & Saturday, Sept. 26-27

Friday: 12 noon to 5:00 pm // Saturday – 8:30 am to 12 noon

  • Key Topics: Design and implementation of Yearly training plans (YTP). Practical ways to switch from event driven planning to development driven planning.
  • Technical update from the BC Ski Team and head coach Morgan Pridy
  • Review the Quotas, Rules and Selection (QRS), ACA rules and the calendar for the coming seasons.
  • Coach education updates and plans.
  • Random start order data analyses and review.
  • Development & Planning – Dr. Rob Reid, Director of Sport Science Norwegian Ski Federation will discuss how to manage development and planning, grounded in a clear philosophy.

MEMBER SUMMIT – Saturday, Sept. 27th 

Saturday: 12 noon to 5:00 pm

  • Strategic Plan (2023–2028) – Update on progress towards. Strategic Plan information & downloads
  • Canada West Ski Areas Association will talk about speed and collision safety.
  • Hosting Grants – We will learn how to apply better for hosting grants for our events.
  • Officials Project – We will get an update on the officials project through Alpine Canada.
  • Calendaring Workshop – Policy and philosophy behind every level of racing in BC.
  • Club and Resort Relations – Discussion, review, best practices.
  • MyHR presentation for clubs – can we provide an HR service for clubs in BC?
  • Banquet and Annual Goldies Awards night with musical entertainment.

MEMBER SUMMIT (cont’d) and AGM – Sunday, Sept. 28th:

Sunday: 8:30 am to 10:30 am (Summit continued)

  • Economic Impact Study – Presentation on the framework of a study for alpine ski racing in BC and Canada.
  • Operational Enhancement – New initiative for BC Alpine through Sport Law.
  • Safe Sport – The latest updates Safe Sport.

Sunday: 10:30 am to 11:00 am – Annual General Meeting

The full agenda will be available and posted to this page by September 15th.