by Kathy Stahr | Sep 17, 2012 | Member News
That's the good news – we have decided to encourage more of you to attend by offering the whole day free of cost. All you have to do is get here 🙂
Please mark your calendars…and CLICK HERE to let us know you're coming.
BC Alpine's 2012 Annual General Meeting – Everyone is welcome!!
AGM – Saturday, October 13th, 2012 – 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Coaches Meeting – Friday, October 12th (details to follow)
At the newly renovated Holiday Inn, 711 West Broadway in Vancouver.
STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING AGENDA, WORKSHOPS AND GUEST SPEAKERS AT THIS YEAR'S AGM…
If you're coming from out of town, please call the Reservations Direct Line at 604-707-1939 to book your room (mention reservation code "ALP" or "BC Alpine" for special group rate – availability not guaranteed less than two weeks prior to the event).
You can also reserve via e-mail: info@hivancouver.com
Hotel Switchboard # is 604-879-0511
NOTE TO COACHES FROM GORDIE BOWLES:
Head Coaches & Program Directors,
On behalf of BC Alpine, I would like to invite you to attend the annual BC Alpine Coach Meeting and AGM to be held in Vancouver on October 12-13, 2012.
I encourage your attendance as we will have important updates and information to review and discuss at the meetings, as well as I am finalizing a list of presenters that will provide a meaningful professional development opportunity.
REGISTER by Mon. Oct 1, 2012 and BC Alpine will cover the meeting costs (all day food & coffee). Click here for registration
The Coach Meeting will focus on the following:
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Provincial and National training and race opportunities for 2012-13 season
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Safety updates
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Review updated QRS (rules, quotas, selections) and calendar
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Review decisions from Spring 2012 Coach Meetings
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Entry Level discussion
by Kathy Stahr | Sep 13, 2012 | Member News
Hi Everyone!
BC Sport Agency in conjunction with 2010 Legacies Now have funding available for Local Sport Program Development.
Funds can get up to $2,000!
Please visit http://www.2010legaciesnow.com/local_sport_development_fund/ to apply
Deadline October 1st
Local Sport Program Development Fund
Community funding to expand sport in BC
The Local Sport Program Development Fund makes community sport more accessible to people of all abilities by providing funding support to sport programs initiated by municipalities, sport organizations and Aboriginal communities.
Community engagement through sport
The Local Sport Program Development Fund supports community projects aimed at improving access to sport and recreation activities in all regions of BC. Sports funding through Local Sport Program Development Fund is directed to municipalities, sport organizations and Aboriginal communities to initiate new, or expand existing, sport programs. Since 2008, the Local Sport Program Development Fund has invested more than $250,000 in 69 communities to engage over 8,600 people in community sport.
The Local Sport Program Development Fund creates thousands of new opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy the benefits of healthy living. Community projects that received support through fund include:
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Wachiay Friendship Centre initiated a six-week basketball program and a family dinner in Courtenay to create a safe and supportive place for Aboriginal youth to meet and learn new skills.
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Delta Gymnastics and the Tsawwassen First Nations Recreation Center developed a pilot gymnastics program to be delivered on-site at the reserve.
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In Alert Bay, a community ball hockey league was started, with sports funding put towards the purchase of needed equipment and training for coaching and first aid volunteers.
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In Kelowna, Arion Therapeutic Riding developed a therapeutic riding program for children with disabilities so they could experience this recognized healing recreational activity.
We are not accepting applications at this time.
For more information on the Local Sport Program Development Fund, please contact information(at)bcsportagency.com.
The Local Sport Program Development Fund is supported by the Province of BC through the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.
Justine Parent
BC Alpine Ski Association
250.602.9077
bcalpine.com
by Kathy Stahr | Aug 30, 2012 | Member News
The BC Alpine Ski Association is happy to announce the appointment of Gordie Bowles as Athletic Director, effective September 10, 2012.
As the former BC Alpine Program Director from 2001-06 and as a short-term contractor in 2009-10 — as well as a being a former coach of the men’s BC Ski Team — Gordie knows his way around the province and is “looking forward to getting reacquainted with the provincial system and to assist in creating world-class opportunities for our athletes and clubs.”
Gordie will be responsible for overseeing all athletic programs in the province, including high performance and athlete development initiatives, as well as long term development planning and liaising with other sport governing bodies. He will also work closely with the BC Ski Team head coaches and oversee the BC Alpine Club Development Coordinator Justine Parent, in her role of supporting club grassroots programs.
“The ski clubs in B.C. and the provincial teams have produced some of the finest skiers in Canada, many who continued on to international success,” said the 41-year-old. “With some of the best mountains and ski resorts in the world, a strong club system and dedicated volunteers, we are in a terrific position to take the next step in creating programs that produce more champions while helping instill a life-time passion for skiing for all BC Alpine families.”
Having spent most of the past six years working in the ski media business, particularly as the editor-in-chief of S-Magazine and formerly SRC Magazine, Gordie feels his connection to the sport through media has helped him keep a close watch on the progression of the sport as well as given him perspective on other sport systems.
“We are excited to have Gordie return to BC Alpine", says CEO Bruce Goldsmid. Gordie has had a love of ski racing all his life and his experience working with athletes and programs will be a huge asset to our organization and ski clubs in BC.”
Gordie will begin in the BC Alpine Vancouver office Monday, Sept. 10th and is available at GordieB@BCalpine.com or in the office at (604) 678-3072 at that point and beyond.
by Kathy Stahr | Aug 30, 2012 | Member News
Catching the last few hours of our summer, BC Ski Team Women’s Fernie dryland camp from Aug 22nd to Aug 31st 2012
“After two camps in Mt. Hood, Oregon we find ourselves in Fernie, BC for the completion of our 2012 summer training. With a few new members this year, we spent the first couple of mornings in Fernie learning our new weight lifting program, including ‘cleans’, squats and upper body routines. In the afternoons we hit the bikes, enduring a series of sprints and long rides up to about 44 kilometers. All the fantastic weather has allowed us to get outside for field workouts consisting of sprinting on the track and a series of jumps.
On Monday afternoon, we drove up to Tie Lake near Fernie to enjoy a relaxing evening and some competitive tubing and water skiing. The next day we crossed the border to Alberta where we stopped in Pincher Creek, the home town of Sarah Freeman. We enjoyed a lovely picnic lunch under the sun and then went on a horseback ride around the Freeman ranch.
With just a couple of days left, we will continue to push our limits in preparation for the upcoming on-hill camp in Chile. We’re excited to go to South America for a three week training camp beginning mid-September.
Huge THANK YOU to Mike Delich with Fernie Lodging Company for the awesome accommodation, the Sombrowski family for allowing us to come to their cabin on the lake, the MacLachlan for the lovely dinner at the lake and the Freeman family for letting us borrow their ranch for the day.”
Sincerely,
BC women’s training group in Fernie, 2012
For lots more picture, check out http://bcalpine.com/photos/album/view/?Album=72157629864465538
Or follow us on www.facebook.com/bcstw
Thanks to Andrew Lambert, our hard-working Strength and Conditioning Coach, for this awesome VIDEO of our Fernie 2012 Experience
by Kathy Stahr | Aug 22, 2012 | Member News
CANADIAN SPORT CENTRE PACIFIC
PRESENTS
PODIUM SEARCH
Talent Identification Camp
September 16, 2012 | 12:30pm – 4pm
EVER WONDER IF YOU COULD BE AN OLYMPIAN?
Canadian Sport Centre Pacific is hosting a one-day talent identification camp, testing your capacity for sport performance at its highest level. Each athlete will receive a copy of their basic test results to identify how you measure up to National Team standards.
Athletes may have the opportunity to be selected for CSC Pacific’s Talent Development Programs designed to propel athletes from their developmental stages to the Olympic podium.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
12:30 – 4PM
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To participate in the talent identification camp, you must be:
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Ages 14-22
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Competing in ANY sport at a minimum of club / regional level
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Fit, powerful and strong
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Mentally tough, competitive and highly motivated
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Ready to accept the challenge of becoming part of Canada’s sporting elite
On top of being tested by world-class sport performance experts (coaches), hear from our inspirational keynote speaker (TBA).
This opportunity is completely free, and all athletes will receive their test results within 10 days of the camp. Registration is limited to 60 participants. Athletes will be notified of their acceptance into the September 16 PODIUM SEARCH talent identification camp, on or before September 10, 2012.
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WHAT |
PODIUM SEARCH 2012: Talent ID Camp |
WHEN |
Sunday, September 16 | 12:30pm – 4pm
12:30 Athlete Registration
1pm Keynote Speaker (20 minutes)
1:30pm PODIUM SEARCH Begins
4pm PODIUM SEARCH Ends |
WHERE |
CSC Pacific Whistler Campus / Whistler Athletes' Centre 1090 Legacy Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B1 |
WHO |
Canadian Sport Centre Pacific staff and participating athletes, ages 14-22. Questions? Contact: Kurt Innes |
WHAT TO
BRING |
Appropriate attire for athletic testing including running and jumping, plus a water bottle
*Please arrive warm and ready to go! |
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