by Kathy Stahr | Sep 16, 2015 | Member News
Date: October 3 – 4, 2015
Location: Coast Capri Hotel, 1171 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC
To book accommodation at the Coast Capri in Kelowna you can phone the hotel directly at 250-860-6060 (ask for in-house reservations) or call Central Reservations Office at 1-800-663-1144.
Please quote Group Block Name: BC Alpine AGM and Confirmation Number: CCH-GFC17813
AGM AND MEMBER SUMMIT AGENDA AND SIGN UP
Anyone hoping to come to this year's banquet at the Bohemian Cafe on Saturday, October 3rd MUST go through the OFFICIAL SIGN UP PROCESS to RSVP. The good news is the amazing dinner will be paid for by BC Alpine as a thank you for coming to our AGM. All you have to think about is the cash bar. The restaurant can accommodate 120 of us, but we need to know in advance how many of you are coming. Thanks, see you there!
by Kathy Stahr | Sep 11, 2015 | Member News
Dear Members,
Preparations for the 2015 BC Alpine Annual General Meeting have begun!
Date: October 3 – 4, 2015
Location: Coast Capri Hotel, 1171 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC
The staff and Board are planning presentations and roundtable discussions, hoping to engage attendees on topics of interest during this year’s Member Summit and AGM. We have arranged for the CEO of Alpine Canada, Mark Rubinstein, to provide an update on ACA and our sport.
The meeting agenda will be similar to that of last year. We'll start with a light lunch at 11:30 am on Saturday (October 3), and the meeting will get underway at 12 noon. We'll wrap up at about 3:00 pm on day one, and reconvene Sunday morning – continental breakfast at 8:00 am, meeting and roundtable sessions from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Please see our detailed Agenda (now online) and RSVP page (will be online soon)!
The always popular social and awards banquet will be hosted at Kelowna's Bohemian Cafe on Saturday night. A cash bar opens at 6:00 pm and the dinner starts at 7:00.
We look forward to seeing everyone again during what will be an interesting, productive and enjoyable two days in Kelowna. All members are encouraged to attend. See you there!
Sincerely,
Hugh MacNaught
BC Alpine Chair
NOTE: To book accommodation at the Coast Capri you can phone the hotel directly at 250-860-6060 (ask for in-house reservations) or call Central Reservations Office at 1-800-663-1144. For preferred rate, please quote Group Block Name: BC Alpine AGM and/or Confirmation Number: GFC17813
by Kathy Stahr | Jun 2, 2015 | Member News
Dominic Unterberger (BC Ski Team/Revelstoke Ski Club) PHOTO CREDIT: Derek Trussler
BC Alpine Ski Association is proud to announce the names of 21 athletes selected to attend the BC Ski Team Summer Camp, with the goal of qualifying for full inclusion in the BC Ski Team for the 2016 season. The camp will run in Mt. Hood, Oregon, from June 30th through July 11th, 2015.
The number of BC Athletes attending US Colleges on skiing scholarships is increasing, with Alix Wells (Prince George Ski Club) heading to Alaska, and Martin Grasic (Windermere Valley Ski Club) going to Utah. We have moved a number of athletes into great schools over the last few years, allowing them to continue training and ski racing while pursuing their academic goals. This in itself is an excellent reason to keep ski racing through your high school years!
Moving into June, testing is mostly complete and the athletes are preparing for another summer of fun, hard training with the BCST. Nick Cooper steps into the BC Alpine Head Coach position after leading a very successful men’s team last year. Nick will be overseeing program design and implementation of both the men’s and women’s BC Ski Teams. Ryan Jazic is back as Head Coach of the ladies’ team, and Pierre Luc (PL) Dumoulin leaves the National Women’s Development Team to take over Nick’s former role as Head Coach of the men’s team.
"I'm really looking forward to getting back on snow and in the gym with this crew and staff”, said Cooper. “We will continue to build on the philosophy of hard work and pushing limits during this summer prep period. The plan is huge days in hood with a very busy summer in the gym, as well as lots of time on the yoga mats and mountain bikes in Whistler."
It’s great to have PL back in the BC system and he is looking forward to getting started.
“I am very excited to get on snow and in the gym with the guys”, said Dumoulin. “After a few weeks to finish school and recover from last season, it will be exciting to regroup and start building a strong foundation for the upcoming season. I am very excited to get involve with the group of athletes and top notch coaches.”
This summer’s athletes will be led by Team Captain Dominic Unterberger.
“Everyone knows what to expect this year when racing Nor-Ams”, said Unterberger. “The field is deep and the room for mistakes is small. We have a really tightknit group of guys again this year with a high top speed. We know the level we need to be at and I believe we're all capable of skiing to that level and beyond”
BC Ski Team Men:
Dominic Unterberger, Revelstoke Ski Club (1994)
Patrick Carry, Fernie Alpine Ski Team (1995) *Return from injury
Riley Seger, Whistler Mountain Ski Club (1997) *ACA Development Training Group
Sam Mulligan, Grouse Tyee Ski Club (1997) *ACA Development Training Group
Max Peiffer, Whistler Mountain Ski Club (1997)
Cameron Alexander, Whistler Mountain Ski Club (1997)
BC Men Mt. Hood Camp Invitees:
Max Kirshenblatt, Whistler Mountain Ski Club (1998)
Mitch Smith, Revelstoke Ski Club (1997)
Ryan Moffat, Big White Racers (1998)
1999 Mt. Hood Camp Invitees (top 2 PRS – includes tie):
Kyle Alexander, Whistler Mountain Ski Club (1999)
Kasper Woolley, Whistler Mountain Ski Club (1999)
Asher Jordan, Whistler Mountain Ski Club (1999)
“For this upcoming year the women are trying to build on the past Nor-Am season”, said Head Coach Ryan Jazic. “While they gained much experience, they also proved that they can compete for top Nor-Am results this year. Last season they learned not just how hard they have to work, but also how far they have to push themselves to get to the top. Having last season under their belts, they have a good idea of what it's like, what to expect and how to prepare for it. Looks to be really fun gunning for the top!”
“Looking back, it was a great season with the BC Ski Team”, said women’s team top performer Stephanie Gartner. “I reached a few of my goals throughout the season and had an awesome team to back me up! I think being a part of a strong team is what pushes people to the next level and I have BC to thank for that! I am excited to get back on snow as part of the national team’s training group, and I am ready to push harder and longer so I can be faster!”
BC Ski Team Women:
Stephanie Gartner, Fernie Alpine Ski Team (1996) *ACA Development Training Group
Antonia Wearmouth, Grouse Tyee Ski Club (1997)
Stefanie Fleckenstein, Whistler Mountain Ski Club (1997)
Mikayla Martin, Whistler Mountain Ski Club (1997)
BC Women Mt. Hood Camp Invitees:
Tyra Collombin, Fernie Alpine Ski Team (1997)
Meg Cumming, Apex Ski Club (1997)
Soleil Patterson, Red Mountain Racers (1998)
1999 Women Mt. Hood Camp Invitees (top 2 PRS):
Katie Fleckenstein, Whistler Mountain Ski Club (1999)
Kristina Natalenko, Grouse Tyee Ski Club (1999)
Mt. Hood Camp Coaching Staff:
Nick Cooper (BC Ski Alpine Head Coach)
Ryan Jazic (BC Women’s Team Head Coach)
PL Dumoulin (BC Men’s Team Head Coach)
Montana Molyneux (Sun Peaks Alpine Team)
Sean Bell (Big White Racers)
Derek Trussler (Big White Racers)
For information please contact:
Johnny Crichton
BC Alpine Athletic Director
johnnyc@bcalpine.com
by Kathy Stahr | May 19, 2015 | Member News
The Government of British Columbia is providing one-time funding to eligible non-profit organizations for small community events that strengthen volunteer capacity for event hosting throughout the province.
EventHostBC will provide a total of $250,000, divided among the six provincial tourism regions, to encourage events that are currently ineligible for other provincial government funding.
Eligible non-profit organizations may apply for up to $5,000 per event. As long as the broader community can participate, the type of event is fairly open – it could be sports, arts or culture related, or some other creative idea supported by the community.
Applications will only be accepted between May 19 and June 30, 2015.
Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so please help get the word out to organizations within your community that might benefit from this funding.
Visit http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/arts_culture/eventhostbc.htm for more information.
Thanks for any help in passing this information along!
Susan McLean
Communications Officer
Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
Arts, Culture & BC Arts Council Branch
PO Box 9819 Stn Prov Gov
Victoria, BC, V8W 9W3
250-952-0694
Susan.McLean@gov.bc.ca
by Kathy Stahr | May 11, 2015 | Member News
To everyone who has been on this incredible journey with me:
After four years with the BC Ski Team, I have decided to pursue a post-secondary education at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, while competing on the NCAA and Nor-Am Circuits. I am thankful for this opportunity, which would not have been possible without the tireless support of many people. Throughout my journey, I have been shaped into the hard working, respectful, and ambitious person I am today; everyone along the way played a vital role in this. It was a privilege to be a part of the BC Ski Team; my coaches and teammates are all amazing, first-class individuals.
I feel that this season is the right time to move forward with my education. I am extremely excited to begin this new chapter in my life as a UAA Seawolf, and to have the opportunity to pursue my dream of working in the medical field.
Although I cannot begin to list everyone I wish to thank, a few in particular are: Bruce Goldsmid, Kathy Stahr, Keven Dubinsky, Justine Parent, and Gordie Bowles, their work and commitment is never ending; Nenad (Rossignol), for his unwaivering support; Coaches Mike, Gregor, JP, Helmut, Jazz, Nick and Johnny for believing in my ability and making me work harder than I thought I could; Andrew, for helping me rehab my leg and stay in shape; the Prince George Ski Club, where it all started; the many sponsors of the BC Ski Team, who made it all possible; my teammates, for making me smile and laugh every day; and finally, my parents, for supporting me every step of the way!
With all my heart, I thank you all!
Sincerely,
Alix Wells
Prince George
(both photos courtesy of Derek Trussler)
