by Kathy Stahr | Apr 29, 2016 | Member News
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING COACHES WHO RECEIVED THE FIRST-EVER "GOLDIES" IN KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK!
U12 Coach of the Year – Britt Janyk, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
U14 Coach of the Year – Ben Cohen, Fernie Alpine Ski Team
U16 Coach of the Year – Gavin Preziosi, Cypress Ski Club
FIS Coach of the Year – Rob Boyd, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Head Coach of the Year – John Trimmer, Mt. Washington Ski Club
Head Coach of the Year – Rod Timm, Fernie Alpine Ski Team
Team of the Year – Fernie Alpine Ski Team – U16
Hustler of the Year – Montana Molyneux, Sun Peaks Alpine Club
by Kathy Stahr | Apr 24, 2016 | Member News
Nominate an Athlete, Volunteer, Official, Event or Mountain Resort for a 2015/16 BC Alpine Award.
Don't miss this opportunity to help a racer receive some much needed financial support…or to say thank you to an official or volunteer who has gone the extra mile this season!
Please take a few moments and nominate someone.
The BC Alpine Awards Selection Committee will accept one nomination per gender from each club for each Athlete Award. It is the responsibility of the club to coordinate and select the athletes from their club to be nominated for each award.
All other awards are open to nominations from anyone and everyone. (Please note Coach Award nominations have already closed and winners will be announced at the April 27th Coach Meetings and Awards Dinner in Kamloops)
Please submit all nominations via the Electronic Nomination Form found on the BC Alpine website under Awards/Media.
Award winners will be recognized at the 2016 BC Alpine AGM and Awards Banquet in Kelowna on Saturday, October 1st, 2016.
Athlete Awards & Bursaries
Dave Murray Ski Foundation Bursary
Criteria
Awarded to one (or more) individual(s) based on:
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Financial need
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Athletic ability / Sportsmanship / Leadership
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Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative
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Priority given to FIS level athletes
Award
$750.00
About the Award
Founded in 1987 by friends of Dave Murray after a fundraiser.
Application
Submit via BC Alpine Website
Bob Parsons’ Memorial Fund Bursary
Criteria
Awarded to two individuals based on:
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Leadership and dedication to the sport of ski racing
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Financial need
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Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative
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Priority is given to U16 and U18 level athletes
Award
$1,000.00 per athlete.
About the Award
Bob Parsons was the original weasel worker at the Whistler World Cup.
Application
Submit via BC Alpine Website
Ski Canada Magazine Bursary
Criteria
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U16 level athletes only
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Financial need
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Potential to rise to the top of ski racing in Canada
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Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative
About the Award
The Ski Canada Fund is a pool of funds accumulated through commissions paid on the use of the Bank of Montreal MasterCard. The fund is available for not-for-profit ski organizations and groups across Canada.
Award
$1000 awarded to one athlete OR $500 each to one male and one female athlete
Application
Submit via BC Alpine Website
Cary Mullen Award
Criteria
Athlete displaying the most sportsmanlike conduct
Award
Trophy for one male and one female athlete
Application
Submit via BC Alpine Website
Selection
BC Alpine Board makes selection for this award.
Officials' Awards
Moira Jaatteenmaki Official’s Award
Criteria
A continued dedication to the Officials’ program and the sport of ski racing by serving as a committed BC Alpine Official over several seasons . Due to his or her committed effort, this person has enabled ski racing to continue at the highest level in the province of BC and offer the participating athletes the best opportunities for advancement in their pursuit of excellence in ski racing.
Application
Submit nomination letter directly to the Official’s Chair at offchair@bcalpine.com or on the BC Alpine Website
Selection
BC Alpine Official’s Committee makes selection for this award.
Zone Official’s Award
Criteria
Dedication and commitment of a BC Alpine Official (Level I, II, III, IV) during the previous race season.
Award
Four (4) awards granted – one for each zone: Coast, Kootenay, North & Okanagan
Application
Submit names and letters of nomination directly to the BC Alpine Official’s Chair at offchair@bcalpine.com or on the BC Alpine Website
Selection
BC Alpine Official’s Committee makes selection for this award.
Volunteer Awards – BC Alpine Member Awards
Complete Awards Application Form online via the BC Alpine Website
Awards include:
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Volunteer of the Year
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Mountain Resort of the Year
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Event of the Year
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Club Development of the Year
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Long Term President’s Award
Criteria
Volunteer, Mountain Resort & Event
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Dedication above and beyond the normal expectations of a volunteer, club or resort
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A level of commitment that contributes to the improvement of the club or event
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On and/or off-hill participation
Club Development Award
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Club has illustrated growth and significant improvement or leadership
BC Alpine Long Term President’s Award
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Long term service to ski racing in British Columbia
by Kathy Stahr | Apr 24, 2016 | Member News
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Whistler Mountain Ski Club is please to invite you to the WMSC Golf Classic on Friday June 10, 2016 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club.
The Whistler Mountain Ski Club Golf Classic is poised to be one of Whistler’s best off-mountain events. This action-packed day starts with a traditional Texas Scramble accompanied by fun-filled activities on-course. Then it’s directly to the Rooftop Woodlands Terrace in the beautiful Fairmont Chateau Whistler hotel for a scrumptious dinner, followed by a silent auction and prize presentations!
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course is a Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed course carved from the side of Blackcomb Mountain. With elevation change is 400 feet and dramatic elevated views of Whistler Valley, it’s a fun and challenging course.
Your 18-hole scramble entry fee includes: green fee, power cart, range balls, and buffet dinner.
Cost:
$750/ Team of 4
$1000 Corporate package – team with hole sponsorship
$400 Hole Sponsorship
$60 – Dinner Only
Schedule:
12:00 Sign In
1:00 Shotgun Start (Best Ball Format)
Immediately following play: After Party and dinner on the Woodlands Terrace at the Fairmont Chateau.
6:30 Dinner and Prizes
Purchase Tickets Online at Whistler Mountain Ski Club Website:
http://wmsc.info/event/wmsc-golf-tournament-save-the-date/
For Sponsorship & Silent Auction Donations please contact Richard Katrusiak Richard@katrusiak.org 778-668-7424
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by Kathy Stahr | Apr 23, 2016 | Member News
BC Alpine 2015 Awards Banquet PHOTO CREDIT: Keven Dubinsky
The season is wrapping up and many of you will be out of touch over the summer. If you're already planning ahead for next year, please note the following dates on your calendar. Of course many more details and full agenda information will be available late summer/early fall.
Have a safe and amazing summer!!
BC Alpine 2016 Annual General Meeting – Saturday, October 1st and Sunday October 2nd at Kelowna's Coast Capri Hotel
BC Alpine Awards Banquet – Saturday, October 1st, 6 P.M. at Kelowna's Bohemian Cafe
by Kathy Stahr | Apr 22, 2016 | Member News
Please pay online to confirm your attendance at www.pay.bcalpine.com. The cost is $50 per person and includes 2 days of meetings, lunches and the awards dinner. We need to know numbers immediately, thanks!
Also if you haven’t already done so, please book your hotel room asap at the Hotel 540 in Kamloops http://hotel540.ca/
They have a special rate for us if you say you are part of the BC Alpine Meetings.
The meetings start on Wednesday the 27th at 7:30am sharp and wrap up around 4pm on the 28th. Please bring your laptop.
Coach Awards dinner is on Wednesday evening (6pm start) – dress code is WESTERN.
Also we will be paintballing so please bring some warrior clothes. Long sleeves encouraged.
Questions, email Johnny at johnnyc@bcalpine.com
