by Kathy Stahr | May 31, 2019 | Member News
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 30th!!
1. Club Development of the Year
Criteria
- This BC Alpine ski club has illustrated growth and significant improvement or leadership during the current season
Award
- Trophy presented to one club per year
Application/Nomination
Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/
Criteria
- open to all levels, no restrictions
- well organized and fun for racers and volunteers
- exceptional and compelling event for the community
Award
- Trophy presented to one club per year for hosting the winning race event
Application/Nomination
Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/
Criteria
- This resort showed extraordinary support for the local ski club (its events and members) throughout the current season
Award
- Trophy presented to one Mountain Resort per year
Application/Nomination
Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/
Criteria
- Dedication and commitment to volunteering at the club or zone level
Award
- Four (4) trophies awarded – one for each zone: Coast, Kootenay, North & Okanagan
Application/Nomination
Selection
- BC Alpine Awards Committee makes the final selection for this award
Criteria
- A continued dedication to the Officials' program and the sport of ski racing by serving as a committed BC Alpine Official over a period of several seasons
- As a result of his or her contributions, this Official has helped ski racing continue at the highest level in the province, offering participating athletes the best opportunities for advancement in their pursuit of excellence in the sport.
Application/Nomination
Award
- Trophy awarded to one Official per season
Selection
- BC Alpine Officials Committee makes the final selection for this award.
Criteria
- This individual's volunteer efforts are exceptional
- His or her level of commitment contributes to the betterment of the club, zone and province
- The contributions can be on or off the hill
Award
- One trophy awarded per season
Application/Nomination
Selection
- BC Alpine awards committee makes the final selection for this award.
by Kathy Stahr | May 31, 2019 | Member News
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 30TH, 2019
1. Dave Murray Bursary
Criteria
Awarded to two BC athletes based on the following:
- Financial need
- Athletic ability / Sportsmanship / Leadership
- Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative
- Priority given to U19 level athletes
Award
About the Award
- Founded in 1987 by friends of Dave Murray after a fundraiser
Application/Nomination
Selection
- BC Alpine awards committee makes final selection for this award
Criteria
Awarded to two individuals based on:
- Leadership and dedication to the sport of ski racing
- Financial need
- Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative
- Priority is given to U19 level athletes
Award
About the Award
- Bob Parsons was the original weasel worker at the Whistler World Cup.
Application/Nomination
Criteria
- U16 level athletes only
- Financial need
- Potential to rise to the top of ski racing in Canada
- Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative
About the Award
- The Ski Canada Bursary is available for not-for-profit ski organizations and groups across Canada.
Award
- $1,000 awarded to one athlete OR $500 each to one male and one female athlete
Application/Nomination
Selection
- BC Alpine awards committee makes final selection for this award
Criteria
- This athlete has displayed the most sportsmanlike conduct
Award
- Trophy for one male and one female athlete
Application/Nomination
Selection
- BC Alpine awards committee makes final selection for this award
by Kathy Stahr | May 16, 2019 | Member News
New Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) website supports athletes, parents and coaches from grassroots to high-performance, and encourages sport for life.
Calgary, Alta. (May 15, 2019) – Alpine Canada has launched a new resource for current and prospective stakeholders within Canada's ski racing community from the grassroots level to high-performance and sport-for-life parents, coaches, athletes, volunteers, officials and administrators.
As part of the revisions to the organization's Long-Term Athlete Development Pathway, Alpine Canada has created a stand-alone LTAD web site that provides a one-stop resource for all aspects of athlete development – from recreational racers to those working towards national team goals.
"Alpine Canada's LTAD 3.0 provides all of our grassroots stakeholders a clear pathway for athlete development, supported by the latest in sport science,” said Jenni Stielow, Senior Manager Coach Education and LTAD Project Lead. “The tool is aimed at everyone from parents, coaches, volunteers, officials and administrators at the club and provincial levels to prospective ski racing participants.”
“The new ACA LTAD 3.0 takes into account the multiple pathways our athletes will follow during their career including the recreational and sport-for-life and the high-performance, national team streams," said Stielow. "We have leveraged input from experts in every field as well as real-life experiences of athletes and coaches from the national team to club and provincial ski racing."
The LTAD site is found at ltad.alpinecanada.org. The website includes distinct engagement points for athletes, parents and coaches while providing visually engaging resources for all key stakeholders. In addition to outlining on-snow guidelines for every stage of a ski racer's development, the site also offers essential off-snow training guidelines for every stage, and resources for balancing education and athletics, as well as nutrition and mental strategies.
"This isn't only about developing the next Erik Guay, Kelsey Serwa, or Lauren Woolstencroft. While the pathway to a national team berth is part of the LTAD, so is the pathway to recreational ski racing,” said Vania Grandi, CEO Alpine Canada. “We want to develop life-long skiers who embrace a holistically healthy approach to the sport, and become ambassadors for ski racing for the next generation of racers.The resources are there to support parents, athletes, and coaches every step of the way from those who want to become involved and need help finding a local ski club, to those who have aspirations of representing Canada in international ski racing."
Grandi also noted the new ACA LTAD 3.0 is not only an alpine ski racing resource. It includes specifications for ski cross and para-alpine racers throughout the development stages. "The new LTAD site was built to be inclusive of all three disciplines to create one Alpine Canada team and establish the foundation of the Alpine Canada Way."
The LTAD site will continue to evolve and be a long-term, ongoing resource for Canada's ski racing community moving forward. Visitors and stakeholders are encouraged to review the website and share their comments, suggestions, and questions via email to LTAD@alpinecanada.org.
by Kathy Stahr | May 14, 2019 | Member News
Ski Team Alumni Unite to Host September 2019 GranFondo Fundraiser
Have you ever dreamed of cycling the scenic Sea to Sky Highway as part of North America’s best GranFondo from Vancouver to Whistler with former ski champions?
If yes, here’s your chance!
On September 7, 2019, Rob Boyd (CAST 1985-1997), Britt Janyk (CAST 1997-2011), and Diana Arn-Haight (CAST 1980-1987) invite you to live an experience of a lifetime.
Your $2,000 ultimate GranFondo bike ride includes:
- Ride alongside Ski Team alumni
- Alta Class status in the GranFondo (choice to ride the 55km, 122km or 152km)
- Alpine Canada bike jersey
- Express package pickup service at VeloSpoke
- Exclusive priority startline – be first over the Lions Gate Bridge
- Event day bag check
- Alta Classe lounge at the finish with complimentary hot meal and beverages included
- Invitation to intimate Thursday night reception at St. Regis Bar & Grill
- Post ride massage by certified massage therapists from The Spa at Nita Lake Lodge
- Invitation to Friday afternoon pre-ride in Vancouver with other celebrity guests
- Exclusive gifts and offers from premium event sponsors
- Post ride get together at the Whistler Mountain Ski Club
- Pride to support ski racing in Canada!
- $1,000 donation tax receipt
- Space is limited!
For each seat sold, $1000 will donated back to the ski racing system to:
- Provide valuable resources to support the development of Canada’s national alpine, para-alpine and ski cross teams.
- Support the BC Provincial Ski Team to support the next generation of BC Athletes aspiring to the Canadian Alpine Ski Team.
- Upgrade the Whistler Mountain Ski Club fitness training equipment.
For more information about the GranFondo, CLICK HERE.
For more information about this initiative contact:
Marie-Hélène Thibeault
Director, Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Alpine Canada Alpin
mthibeault@alpinecanada.org
Anders Hestdalen
General Manager
BC Alpine
AndersH@bcalpine.com
Mark Tilston
Executive Director
Whistler Mountain Ski Club
marktilston@wmsc.info
Reserve your spot before August 15, 2019!
