BC Alpine is now accepting nominations for the 2026 BC Alpine Ski Racing Awards, celebrating the outstanding athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, clubs and resorts that make ski racing in British Columbia thrive.
This year marks an exciting new chapter as BC Alpine aligns its awards program with Alpine Canada’s new Awards of Excellence framework, creating a stronger connection between provincial recognition and the national stage.
A New Chapter for Ski Racing Recognition
Under the new framework, recipients of select BC Alpine awards will become the official provincial nominees for the Alpine Canada Awards of Excellence. National award recipients will be selected by an independent National Award Selection Committee and announced in September.
The new process provides an exciting opportunity to showcase the exceptional people and organizations that make BC one of Canada’s leading ski racing provinces.
Submit a Nomination
BC Alpine’s annual awards program recognizes outstanding performance, leadership and contributions to alpine ski racing across the province.
We encourage clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers, athletes and members of the ski racing community to submit nominations and help recognize those who have made a lasting impact during the past season.
Key Dates
Nomination deadline: Aug. 1, 2026
BC Alpine award recipients announced: Aug. 20, 2026
Alpine Canada award recipients announced: September 2026
BC Alpine award recipients will be recognized during the BC Alpine Membership Summit, taking place Oct. 2-4th.
For a complete list of award categories, nomination criteria and submission information, visit the BC Alpine Awards page.
BC Alpine Ski Association has announced an upcoming Special General Meeting (SGM) to be held virtually on Tuesday, July 28th at 6:00 PM PST.
The purpose of the meeting is to approve new bylaws prior to our AGM on October 4th, 2026. The proposed bylaws have been reviewed with consideration of feedback from our town hall meeting held May 27th 2026.
Advance registration is required. Registration details have been distributed directly to all member clubs. A link to the virtual meeting will be shared with participants following registration.
In preparation for the SGM, members are encouraged to review the documents included in the meeting package.
BC Alpine has announced six athletes selected to the 2026-27 BC Training Group, a key step in the high-performance pathway toward future BC Ski Team selection.
The six-athlete training group features a mix of returning talent and emerging athletes from across the province, providing a strong foundation for the upcoming season.
“Despite it being a trying season for the team, with some focused on overcoming injury and the rest fighting to make headway at Nor-Am competition, the entire group worked relentlessly to create stable footing coming into the 26/27 season and I believe they have put themselves in a strong position to both expedite progress in the prep and perform during the comp. We are very proud of Hannah and the work she put in to be selected for CAST D, we will be cheering hard for her. We are also very excited for Steve and Baptiste to start their next chapters and wish them continued success.”
Pridy said the combination of experienced athletes, new additions and coaching continuity has created an exciting environment heading into the 2026-27 season.
“Our crew has already been working hard during the spring and it’s exciting to get everyone together this month. All of the athletes are bringing different strengths into our environment and I look forward to seeing how high of a standard they can set as we work together towards them achieving their goals”
The coaching staff remains unchanged, with Pridy returning as head coach alongside assistant coaches Eric Schwenck and Dillon Prophet.
The team will begin its preparation with a month-long fitness and training camp in Fernie, followed by on-snow camps in Europe in August and South America in October. The focus throughout the summer and fall will be on physical preparation, technical development and building momentum toward the race season.
As participation in FIS racing reaches record levels across B.C. and athlete performances continue to raise the bar, BC Alpine is launching a new High Performance Project designed to support the province’s top BC Cup athletes and strengthen the pathway to the BC Ski Team.
The initiative will provide additional training, racing and development opportunities for the top eight men and top eight women in the BC Cup standings and represents another step forward in BC Alpine’s commitment to developing world-class athletes and supporting excellence at every stage of the performance pathway.
This program is driven by unprecedented growth in club and zone FIS programs, exceptional coaching across the province, and a deepening pool of talented athletes,” said Johnny Crichton, VP Athletics.
Building the Next Generation of BC Ski Team Athletes
The High Performance Project has been created to support the next tier of high-performance athletes in B.C. and provide a clearer pathway to provincial and national team success.
Athletes selected for the program will have opportunities to train alongside BC Ski Team coaches, gain a deeper understanding of the expectations and standards required at the provincial team level, and build stronger connections within the high-performance environment.
The initiative will also strengthen collaboration between BC Ski Team coaches and club coaches across the province, helping create a more integrated athlete development system and ensuring athletes receive consistent support as they progress through the pathway.
Program Structure
The High Performance Project will include:
The top eight BC Cup men and top eight BC Cup women.
Athlete selection based on BC Cup rankings:
Fall programs will be based on the previous season’s rankings.
Spring programs will be based on the final BC Cup standings from the current season.
A fall training camp.
One BC Ski Team-supported BC Cup race series during the season.
A spring training camp.
Financial support from BC Alpine to help reduce athlete costs.
The project will be organized by BC Alpine and led by BC Ski Team Head Coach Morgan Pridy.
Upcoming Opportunities
Fall 2026 Training Camp – Panorama: The first camp will take place at Panorama in Fall 2026. Invitations and additional details will be distributed in late summer.
Winter 2026-27 BC Cup Event: Athletes in the program will come together at a designated BC Cup race during the winter season. Further information will be released in Fall 2026.
Spring 2027 Training Camp – Sun Peaks Mega Camp: The program will conclude with participation in the Sun Peaks Mega Camp in Spring 2027. Additional details will be shared in early Spring 2027.
Looking Ahead
British Columbia continues to experience remarkable growth at the FIS level, with participation numbers at an all-time high and athletes delivering increasingly strong performances on the provincial and national stage.
As the competitive landscape continues to evolve, BC Alpine is adapting its approach to provide additional support for the province’s highest-performing athletes. By creating more opportunities for training, mentorship and integration with the BC Ski Team, the organization aims to help more athletes successfully progress through the pathway, reach the national team level and ultimately compete on the world stage.
Any specific questions on the program can be directed to Johnny Crichton, BC Alpine VP @ johnnyc@bcalpine.com
The season wrapped up in style at Sun Peaks Resort as the Girls Fast Forward (GFF) and inaugural B.C. Boys Camp (BCBC) brought athletes together for three high-energy days of skiing, learning, and connection from April 13–15.
Athletes were treated to excellent spring conditions, with sunshine, snowfall, and crisp temperatures throughout the camp. Salt was only required on one day, while training lanes on OSV, Chute, and the Rollers provided ideal terrain for a packed on-snow schedule.
Girls Fast Forward: Next Gen Rising
The Girls Fast Forward camp welcomed 46 skiers and featured an all-star coaching staff led by Sam Fournier, Cassidy Gray, Kiki Alexander, Britt Richardson, Amelia Smart, Eleri Smart, Sam Mulligan, and strength and conditioning coach Elias Jonsson.
Across three days, athletes trained giant slalom, slalom, speed fundamentals, and dual slalom, while many younger skiers were introduced to speed events in a safe and fun environment — one of the major highlights of the camp.
Off the hill, participants took part in athlete pathway roundtables, video analysis sessions focused on super-G, GS, and SL, fitness circuits, silly warm-ups, and a retro-themed dual slalom day that brought plenty of energy and laughs.
A standout theme throughout the camp was the connection between coaches and athletes, with CAST racers and guest coaches fully engaged in mentoring the next generation. Campers benefited from constant feedback, strong communication, and the opportunity to build lasting friendships within the GFF community.
BCBC: A Strong Debut
The first-ever B.C. Boys Camp brought together 11 U16 athletes from across the province for three productive days of training and mentorship.
The camp featured an elite coaching group of Broderick Thompson, Sam Mulligan, and Elias Jonsson. Athletes trained giant slalom and speed fundamentals before closing out camp with a Denim Day slalom and dual event.
Beyond the skiing, campers took part in video technical analysis, fitness sessions, and athlete pathway discussions. Thompson shared insights from the highest levels of speed skiing, while Mulligan and Jonsson brought valuable perspectives from elite racing and coaching environments.
The successful launch of the B.C. Boys Camp marked an exciting new addition to spring development programming in British Columbia, closing the season on a strong note at Sun Peaks
