by Kathy Stahr | Mar 15, 2019 | Member News
PHOTOS: Women's and Men's Overall Points Winners
The Finals for the Western Canada Ski Cross Series were held on the TELUS Park ski cross course at Big White on the weekend of March 8th to 10th. This was the last stop in a series of races across western Canada for athletes U12 and older. The TELUS Park ski cross track consists of natural and artificial features such as banked turns, doubles, rollers, wootangs and aztecs. What truly sets ski cross apart from other skiing disciplines is the fact that there are four skiers competing in the track at the same time. This exciting sport made it’s Olympic debut at the Winter Games in Vancouver in 2010. Approximately 100 young athletes from BC, Alberta and Washington State, including the host team racers from the Big White Ski Club, raced on the exceptional track. Course training took place on Friday and competition happened on Saturday and Sunday, offering some thrilling entertainment for spectators! Ned Ireland from the Canadian Ski Cross Team was on hand to present the awards.
MORE PODIUM SHOTS HERE
SPECTACULAR RACE PHOTOS HERE (thanks Mike Bannon!!)
COMPLETE RESULTS HERE
~ Report submitted by Todd Cashin
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Men's Overall Top-3
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Club
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YOB
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1
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TREMBLAY
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PHILIP
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ABSX
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1999
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2
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REYNOLDS
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ZACH
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ABSX
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1999
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2
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MACDONALD
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JACK
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WHISTLER
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2002
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Women's Overall Top-3
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1
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VINCETT
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KIERSTEN
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ABSX
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2000
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2
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CLARKE
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SARAH
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ABSX
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2000
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3
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BISHOP
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MARA
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ABSX
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1998
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by Kathy Stahr | Mar 14, 2019 | Member News
(Bruce getting his award from BC Alpine CEO Anders Hestdalen)
Sport BC's "Athlete of the Year Awards" celebration is the longest standing sport recognition event in Canada. Awards in 18 different categories are presented each year to athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers for their performances and contributions to sport in our province. These annual awards play a valuable role in nurturing athletic success and recognizing BC’s growing talent. Sport BC celebrates dedicated athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers from all of their member Provincial Sport Organizations and sport sector partners in British Columbia. For over 50 years Sport BC has been recognizing legendary sport heroes and emerging stars.
Members of BC Alpine's staff and board were excited to take part in the 53rd Athlete of the Year Awards Gala last night, March 13th 2019, at Vancouver's Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel. It was with great pride that we watched three of our own receive prestigious awards! Thank you to Sport BC for a spectacular evening. Please join us in sending well-deserved CONGRATULATIONS to Bruce Goldsmid (Presidents' Award recipient), Kelsey Serwa (Senior Female of the Year Award recipient) and Mollie Jepsen (Athlete with a Disability of the Year Award recipient).
by Kathy Stahr | Mar 13, 2019 | Member News
BC CUP FIS RACE at RED Mountain Resort
March 7 – 10
The Red Mountain Racers and RED Mountain Resort hosted the BC CUP FIS Technical Race Series March 7 – 10. We were delighted to welcome 85 athletes from 6 different countries to compete in the Slalom and Giant Slalom races. We congratulate each of the athletes for their accomplishments and give a special shout out to those who fought hard to find a place on the podium.
Lesley Chisholm captured a number of great images of the racers in action which she has uploaded to her website at www.lesleychisholm.com/skiracing
As we all know the sport of ski racing offers far more than an ability to ski at shocking rates of speed. Ski racing teaches discipline, it forges friendships and it gathers community. We witness the gathering of community and the love of this sport each time an event is held. The 4-day race series at RED saw 50 volunteers per day on each race course! Of these volunteers, 33 of the 50 no longer have an athlete in ski racing. Many have NEVER had an athlete in ski racing. These volunteers have a passion for the sport and have joined the community and formed great friendships with volunteers and alumni from around BC.
At RED we see Nancy Greene’s brothers, John and Rick, at every race; John in the start and Rick with a shovel in hand. In addition, volunteers like Sheila Vockeroth (shown above) have been part of the racing community for decades as an athlete, a parent and now as the grandparent of a current racer. We would like to thank each and every volunteer that works tirelessly, young or old, to continue to make this amazing sport possible for athletes of all ages.
PHOTO above – Sheila Vockeroth and Patti Grimsrud volunteering for the BC CUP FIS Race Series at RED Mountain
PHOTO right – Red Mountain Racer, Keira Demmler, helping to check volunteers in at 7 am on Sunday morning.
Again, on behalf of the Red Mountain ROC, CONGRATULATIONS to each of the athletes and best of luck in the remainder of your season! ~ Report submitted by Christine Andison
COMPLETE RESULTS HERE
Top results for the event are as follows:
Thursday, March 7th:
Ladies Giant Slalom
1. Ashleigh Alexander (CAN)
2. Hedy Seeber (USA)
3. Tora Hoshizaki (CAN)
Men’s Slalom
1. Devin Mittertreiner (CAN)
2. Heiko Ihns (CAN)
3. Ben Charleston (USA)
Friday, March 8th:
Ladies Giant Slalom
1. Ashleigh Alexander (CAN)
2. Tora Hoshizaki (CAN)
3. Jacquelyn Gray (CAN)
Men’s Slalom
1. Gavin Donald (CAN)
2. Gerrit Van Soest (CAN)
3. Heiko Ihns (CAN)
Saturday, March 9th:
Ladies Slalom
1. Cayla Denney (CAN)
2. Jacquelyn Gray (CAN)
3. Kamila Grabinski (CAN)
Men’s Giant Slalom
1. Robert Gillis (USA)
2. Devin Mittertreiner (CAN)
3. Gavin Donald (CAN)
Sunday, March 10th:
Ladies Slalom
1. Jacquelyn Gray (CAN)
2. Kamila Grabinski (CAN)
3. Ryan Gooch (CAN)
Men’s Giant Slalom
1. Devin Mittertreiner (CAN)
2. Gavin Donald (CAN)
3. Heiko Ihns (CAN)
by Kathy Stahr | Mar 11, 2019 | Member News
ALPINE CANADA NAMES TWELVE RACERS TO REPRESENT CANADA AT 2019 WHISTLER CUP
Canadian contingent qualified through alpine racing events at Canada Winter Games
Calgary, Alta. (March 11, 2019) – Alpine Canada has named the 12 alpine racers selected to represent the nation at the 27th edition of the Whistler Cup, fielding two teams at the annual juvenile ski racing event at Whistler-Blackcomb April 11-14 in Whistler, B.C. The six female and six male racers will make up two mixed teams and were selected based on Alpine Canada’s previously published selection criteria:
- Alexis Barabe (Ste-Agathe-des-Monts, Que./Club de ski Saint-Sauveur)
- Aleksas Valadka (Oakville, Ont./Georgian Peaks Ski Club)
- Arianne Forget (Saint Jérôme, Que./Club de competition Belle Neige-S1 Racing)
- Britt Richardson (Canmore, Alta./Calgary Alpine Racing Club)
- Cyndie Timmerman (Calgary/Banff Alpine Racers)
- Heming Sola (Summerland, BC/Apex Ski Club)
- Hugo Culver (Westmount, Que./Club de ski Tremblant)
- Marie-Pier Brunet (Bromont, Que./ Club de competition Belle Neige-S1 Racing)
- Makenna Lebsack (Calgary/Panorama Ski Team)
- Mathis Lafond (Bois-des-Fillions, Que./EDLS-Chantecler)
- Penny Robinson (Thunder Bay, Ont./Thunder Bay Franco Alpine Ski Team)
- Ryley Fergusson (Edmonton/Sunshine Alpine Racers)
“These 12 racers distinguished themselves through their performances at the Canada Winter Games last month, where they represented their provinces with pride,” said Brien Perry, Director of Domestic Sport for Alpine Canada. “We are excited to now have them part of Team Canada where they can compete against their age group internationally at the Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup. More than a ski race, the Whistler Cup has become a true ski racing festival for the country’s – and the world’s – upcoming generation of top performing ski racers.”
Among the multi-medallists from Canada Winter Games selected to the Whistler Cup team are Forget (gold in giant slalom and super-G), Lebsack (silver in super-G, bronze in giant slalom), Richardson (silver in giant slalom, bronze in super-G), and Valadka (bronze in slalom and giant slalom, silver in super-G).
As part of the event, the Whistler Cup is awarded to the top-performing nation in both the U14 and U16 age categories based on overall points earned during the week’s race action. In addition, the Nancy Greene Award is presented for the top U14 and U16 performances by a Canadian female, and the Dave Murray award for the top performance by a Canadian male in the U14 and U16 age categories.
Ski fans and racers’ family and friends are also welcome to attend the parade of nations and opening ceremonies on Thursday, April 11, and the awards and closing ceremonies on Sunday, April 14 at the main stage at Skiers’ Plaza.
The race schedule includes men’s and ladies’ U16 super-G racing on April 11, followed by the technical events for both the U14 and U16s April 12-14.
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ABOUT ALPINE CANADA
Alpine Canada is the governing body for alpine, para-alpine and ski cross racing in Canada, as well as for Canadian ski coaches, providing education, certification, insurance and compliance with the coaching code of conduct. With the support of valued corporate partners and donors, along with the Government of Canada, Own the Podium, the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Coaching Association of Canada, Alpine Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic, World Championship and World Cup athletes to stimulate visibility, inspiration and growth in the ski community. In 2020, Alpine Canada will celebrate 100 years of rich tradition in competitive skiing in Canada.
by Kathy Stahr | Mar 11, 2019 | Member News
Teck Open Round #3 GS & SL – March 21-24
- We are running a dual ROC so we need many volunteers!
- Lunches, lift tickets and a great volunteer party are included
- We will be done early so volunteers can get a few hours of great skiing in 🙂
- For more information or to sign up please contact Paula Rogers pnnrogers@gmail.com or follow this link: https://bcalpine.com/calendar/#2539
FIS Slalom Race – March 25-26
- We need gate judges, course workers and hand timers
- Lunches, lift tickets and a great volunteer party are included
- We will be done early so volunteers can get a few hours of great skiing in 🙂
- For more information or to sign up please contact Paula Rogers pnnrogers@gmail.com or follow this link: https://bcalpine.com/calendar/#2551
