Fleck, Wearmouth on SL podium; Peiffer, Wearmouth overall U18 Champs!

by Kathy Stahr | Feb 27, 2015 | Member News

Congratulations to Max Peiffer (BCST/WMSC) and Antonia Wearmouth (BCST/Grouse Tyee). They are the 2015 Overall U18 National Champions!

The 2015 National Junior Championships wrapped up Friday with BC Ski Team teammates Max Peiffer and Antonia Wearmouth earning top honours, and the overall championship titles. Wearmouth's lead was solidified with a bronze medal in Friday's slalom race, while Peiffer's 4th place finish in the slalom was good enough to secure his overall lead in the series. They were joined on the slalom podium by Stefanie Fleckenstein (BCST/WMSC) whose two-run time earned her the silver medal, and Mitch Smith, also of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club, who jumped into 2nd place with the second fastest second run of the day!

"We are extremely proud of Max and Toni for the consistency in their skiing this week that allowed them to win the overall titles," said BC Alpine Head Coach Johnny Crichton. "It was such a great effort on the part of the whole team, everyone charging hard for gold every run. It worked out for some and not for others, but the BC Ski Team took 9 out of a possible 18 podium positions. We're happy!"

Canadian Junior Championships – Women's Slalom (COMPLETE FIS RESULTS)
Nakiska, February 27, 2015

Stefanie Fleckenstein (BCST/WMSC) on her way to 2nd place at U18 Nationals slalom – PHOTO CREDIT: Derek Trussler

Canadian Junior Championships – Men's Slalom (COMPLETE FIS RESULTS)
Nakiska, February 27, 2015

BC SKI TEAM BIO PAGE

Ryan Moffat (Big White Racers) at U18 Nationals in Nakiska – starts 50th, comes 8th in slalom – PHOTO CREDIT: Derek Trussler

BC sends five athletes to 2015 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships

by Kathy Stahr | Feb 26, 2015 | Member News

Martin Grasic (CAST/WVSC) – PHOTO CREDIT: Derek Trussler

CALGARY, AB (Feb. 24, 2015) – Twelve athletes have been named to the team that will represent Canada at the 2015 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Hafjell, Norway, from March 5-14, 2015.

The 34th annual championships will feature top young ski talent from around the world. Races include downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G, a super combined event, and a team event.

Of the twelve selected, nine are on the Alpine Canada Alpin development team. The team also features six returning members from last year’s championship in Jansa, Slovakia.  

MEN:

James Crawford (1997) – Toronto, ON – Whistler Mountain Ski Club – BC Alpine

Martin Grasic (1995) – Invermere, BC – Windermere Valley Ski Club – BC Alpine

Patrick McConville (1994) – London, ON – Devil’s Glen Country Club – Alpine Ontario

Jeffrey Read (1997) – Calgary, AB – Banff Alpine Racers – Alberta Alpine

Brodie Seger (1995) – North Vancouver, BC – Whistler Mountain Ski Club – BC Alpine

Broderick Thompson (1994) – Whistler, BC – Whistler Mountain Ski Club – BC Alpine

Stephanie Gartner (BCST/FAST) – PHOTO CREDIT: Derek Trussler

WOMEN:

Candace Crawford (1994) – Toronto, ON – Georgian Peaks Ski Club – Alpine Ontario

Stephanie Gartner (1996) – Calgary, AB – Fernie Alpine Ski Club – BC Alpine

Valérie Grenier (1996) – Mont-Tremblant, QC – Club de ski Mont-Tremblant – Ski Québec Alpin

Jocelyn McCarthy (1996) – Spruce Grove, AB – Rabbit Hill – Alberta Alpine

Roni Remme (1996) – Collingwood, ON – National Ski Academy – Alpine Ontario

Mikaela Tommy (1995) – Wakefield, QC – Club de ski Edelweiss – Ski Québec Alpin 

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Mar. 7 – Ladies’ Giant Slalom

Mar. 8 – Team Event

Mar. 8 – Men’s Giant Slalom

Mar. 9 – Ladies’ and Men’s Slalom

Mar. 10 – Ladies' and Men’s Super-G and Super Combined 

Mar. 11-12 – Ladies' and Men’s Downhill Training

Mar. 13 – Ladies’ and Men’s Downhill

Peiffer, Wearmouth crowned National U18 GS Champions, Alexander Silver

by Kathy Stahr | Feb 26, 2015 | Member News

Max Peiffer (BCST/WMSC) wins U18 Nationals GS – PHOTO CREDIT: Derek Trussler

Canadian Junior Championships – Men's GS (COMPLETE FIS RESULTS)
Nakiska, February 26, 2015

Antonia Wearmouth (BCST/Grouse Tyee) wins U18 Nationals GS – PHOTO CREDIT: Derek Trussler

Stefanie Fleckenstein (BCST/WMSC) U18 Nationals GS – fastest 2nd run of the day – PHOTO CREDIT: Derek Trussler

Canadian Junior Championships – Women's GS (COMPLETE FIS RESULTS)
Nakiska, February 26, 2015
 

FLASH QUOTES:

Antonia Wearmouth (BCST/Grouse Tyee) – "Recently my skiing has really come together, so I'm happy that I put two solid runs down the hill today and I am excited for the slalom tomorrow."

Max Peiffer (BCST/WMSC) – "Today was a great day. I executed the game plan and I'm super happy to come out on top. I'm also stoked to share the podium with my teammate.

Cameron Alexander (BCST/WMSC) – "I just focused on the process today and was able to execute my game plan the way I wanted to in most sections. I was able to come out with a good result and it's great to share the podium with my teammate as well."

Cameron Alexander (BCST/WMSC) takes silver in GS at U18 National Championships – PHOTO CREDIT: Derek Trussler

BC Team men sweep U18 Nationals SG podium, Wearmouth earns bronze

by Kathy Stahr | Feb 25, 2015 | Member News

Kole Harle (WMSC) Most Improved, joins BC Team on podium at U18 Canadian Championships Super-G – PHOTO CREDIT: Derek Trussler

Canadian Junior Championships – Men's Super-G (COMPLETE FIS RESULTS)
Nakiska, AB, February 25th, 2015

Riley Seger 1st at U18 Canadian Championships Super-G – PHOTO CREDIT: Derek Trussler

Canadian Junior Championships – Women's Super-G (COMPLETE FIS RESULTS)
Nakiska, AB, February 25th, 2015

Soleil Patterson (Red Mountain Racers) 6th and Most Improved at U18 Nationals Super-G – PHOTO CREDIT: Derek Trussler

FLASH QUOTES:

Antonia Wearmouth (BCST/Grouse Tyee) – "I am happy with my approach today. I had a good inspection, so I knew where I had to be to nail the key points of the course. Next time maybe I will tuck my elbows in on the flats, but overall it was #anotherbestday. Thanks to Alix [Wells] for getting the snow off my boots, and to the thousand forerunners who set a sweet line!"

Cameron Alexander (BCST/WMSC) – "One thing I've learned in ski racing is that you're not always going to have a perfect run on race day. I may not have had a perfect run today, but I was able to put some good sections together and have the reward of sweeping the podium with my teammates."

Riley Seger (BCST/WMSC) – "We've all been pushing each other all season long in training and racing, and today we were able to throw down as a team."

Sam Mulligan (BCST/Grouse Tyee) – "I feel lucky to be surrounded by fast, hardworking and fun teammates. When one person does well the whole team feeds off it. It's not everyday we can all ski well in races, but today we came close and I'm happy to share the podium with these guys."

Rae Swette, Mulligan 3rd at Senior National Championships SG, Nakiska

by Kathy Stahr | Feb 24, 2015 | Member News

Brodie Seger (CAST/WMSC) 2nd at Nakiska Senior Nationals Super-G PHOTO CREDIT: Derek Trussler

Canadian National Senior Championships – Men's Super-G (COMPLETE FIS RESULTS)
Nakiska, AB, February 24th, 2015

Sam Mulligan (BCST/Grouse Tyee) 3rd at Nakiska Senior Nationals Super-G PHOTO CREDIT: Derek Trussler

Canadian National Senior Championships – Women's Super-G (COMPLETE FIS RESULTS)
Nakiska, AB, February 24th, 2015

FLASH QUOTES:

Sam Mulligan (BCST/Grouse Tyee) – "The last week of Nor-Ams has been pretty brutal mentally and physically. I have been told repeatedly to just stick to my process and the results will come. Today I was able to ski the way I have been skiing in training and it feels great to be on the podium!"

Riley Seger (BCST/WMSC) – "It was an odd day on the hill today, with massive gusts of wind, deer running through the course, and Sam Mulligan landing on the podium while pole planting between his legs during his run. Even though I wasn't very happy with my run, I was still able to take a lot away from it and end up with a good result."