by Keven Dubinsky | Jun 14, 2019 | Member News
All Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance and Sport Accident Insurance Policy (SAIP) purchased during the 2018/2019 season will expire as of July 1st 2019. Because of this, all insurance must be renewed for anyone participating in summer programs on or before this date.
To make this transition easier BC Alpine has closed the 2018-19 season registration and has started accepting early registrations for the 2019-20 season. Clubs running summer programs must have their registrations for both coaches and participants completed before the summer programs get underway.
FIS registrants:
If you would like to make the base list #1 you need to be registered with BC Alpine via your club no later than June 24th, 2019. Registrations will of course be accepted after this time however list #2 will not be published until mid-August. This means any requests to race during the summer (southern hemisphere events) where the racer would like to have their points available would require immediate points activation at an additional cost if you are not in before the list #1 deadline.
Current year FIS documents are available to download via: https://bcalpine.com/files/Registration_Files/FIS_Registration/
Please remember that the FIS Medical Evaluation requires a physical so make sure your athletes book an appointment with their medical professional to get this document completed!
by Keven Dubinsky | Apr 30, 2019 | Member News
Dear BC Alpine members and volunteers, thank you for another great year!
We have a lot to be excited about as we wrap up the 2018/19 season. BC Alpine’s membership grew to an all-time high of 6,256 registered members. This is a 5% increase over last year and we have seen growth or stable numbers in all programs across the board. Well done ski clubs!
BC clubs hosted 67 successful events this year. They included 102 slalom races, 82 GS races, 10 SG races, 2 downhill races and 58 duals, SX/ team events or other fun competitions. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who helped make this possible.
The BC Ski Team also had an excellent season. Unfortunately, Francis MacDonald and Myles Kowalczyk were injured, but we are supporting them through their recovery, and they are doing the hard work required to get back on snow with their teammates as quickly as possible.
Last fall we announced our strategic plan and our goals for the next four years. I would like to remind everyone of what we intend to achieve by 2022. We will report on how we are tracking at the Member Summit and AGM in November 2019. The full Strategic plan can be found here http://bcalpine.com/files/Odds_and_Ends_Files/?open=BC_Alpine_Strategic_Plan_2018-2022.pdf.
- To maintain a strong profile and increase the vitality of alpine ski racing in BC:
Have a ski club in every ski community in BC; a strong, modern and recognizable brand; a comprehensive media plan and strong alumni engagement by 2022.
- To provide leadership in the delivery of high-quality coaching and officiating in BC:
By 2022 we would like to see 400 registered coaches in BC (minimum 40% female), all coaches enrolled in professional development, and more than 150 active and trained level 2 Officials.
- To be the “go to” sport for developing athletic excellence:
Have the highest provincial representation on the national ski team; three top-10 results annually at Nor-Am races by our provincial team, and to show a 40% growth in registered athletes from Nancy Greene Ski League to Masters’ racing by 2022.
- To increase our financial viability:
We will maintain a balanced financial performance, show a 60% increase in annual revenue from sponsorship and fundraising initiatives by 2022, and have two new revenue streams.
Save the date! Our 2019 Fall meetings are scheduled for October 31st to November 3rd. Because interest and attendance have been growing in recent years, we are excited to be able to take this event to a new level and invite all of you to Predator Ridge Resort just outside of Vernon. Over four days we will host our Member Summit, AGM, Coach Meetings, Coach Education and the Officials Update. We hope to attract even more of our members this year as we combine education, business and fun in a tranquil, scenic setting. One of the highlight of course will be the Awards celebration and party we are planning! Details, guest speakers and agendas will follow in early September. In the meantime, PLEASE visit BC Alpine’s Calendar https://bcalpine.com/calendar/?M=11&Y=2019#2851 for information on the accommodation options at the resort. Deadline to book is August 31, 2019.
The upcoming season will see some changes in the development pathway. Alpine Canada is committed to preparing athletes to win at the World Cup level. BC Alpine and the other PSOs will work to prepare athletes to qualify for the C-team through the provincial teams, and at the same time work to strengthen clubs and programs across the province. This means that the Development Team will no longer exist and the best performing provincial athletes will get opportunities with the national team through projects while having their home base with the provincial teams. We believe this model is financially viable and will bring stability and consistency to the development pathway. More information on this will be presented as the team selection and yearly training plans are ready.
Thank you again to everyone that made this season a great one: Athletes, clubs, parents, volunteers, coaches, officials, sponsors, ski areas and lovers of ski racing!
I want to remind you that BC Alpine is here for all of you – our members. We exist because of you and our job is to give you the tools and support to run your clubs while teaching kids life and ski skills through alpine ski racing.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need anything, have questions or just want to come by our office for a chat and a cup of coffee.
See you at Predator Ridge!
Anders Hestdalen
CEO – BC Alpine
by Keven Dubinsky | Aug 28, 2018 | Member News
The following list of members (by club) have been approved for a CWSAA All Areas Pass for the 2018-19 season. These members need to complete the online waiver and upload their pass photo no later than Sept 7th. Links to the waiver and photo uploader are found below the list of approved names along with instructions on using the online waiver signing application.
Black Dogs Ski Club: Koper Michael, Lauren Koper
Fernie Alpine Ski Team: Dylan Timm, Emily Koles, Emily Lassila-clack, Heiko Ihns, Luke Hoefer, Rod Timm, Werry Tyler
Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club: Brogan Themens, Ciudad Quentin, Frances MacDonald, Kristina Natalenko, Ksenija Kaludjercic, Makyla Slater, Marko Smitran, Nelson Fretenburg, Nicole Mah, Noel Airoldi, Samuel Tafel
Okanagan Ski Team: Aaron Leaman, Andrew Schmidt, Anthony Kurkjian, Austin Boehm, Colm Molder, Devin Blaser, Gerrit Van Soest, Grace Klapatiuk, Hallie Jenkins, Isaac Athans, Jenna Knight, John Sidjak, Koepke Dustin, Luke Mcmillan, Makena Kersey, Marcus Athans, Rane Smith, Trussler Derek, Tyrah Henderson
Prince George Ski Club: Hayes Layton, Isabelle Gibson
Red Mountain Racers: Hanna Schulze, Philip Patterson, Sage Stefani
Sun Peaks Alpine Club: Liam Applegath
Whistler Mountain Ski Club: Alexander Katrusiak, Alyssa Emery, Brendan Moss, Curtis Jepsen, Ella Renzoni, Freya Jumonville, Gemma Bexton, Gigi Kranjc, Guerra Cusi Enric, Jack Forsyth, Jack MacDonald, Jack Morrow, Julia Ross, Katie Doiron, Katie Fleckenstein, Katrina Aidelbaum, Kieran Harley, Kyle Alexander, Lukas Forssander, Maja Woolley, Max Kirshenblatt, Myles Kowalczyk, Nathan Romanin, Pridy Conrad, Skylar Beauregard, Smith Shannon, Tait Jordan
Whitewater Ski Team: Henry Leishman
Windermere Valley Ski Club: Devin Mittertreiner, Gavin Donald, Jacob Yantha, Jasper Cobcroft, Spiegl Helmut
Addendum – CWSAA has released limited passes to the following U16 athletes this season:
Brynn Applegath, David Wood, Emeline Bennett, Fiona McInnes, Heming Sola, Jaden Dawson, Matthias Shorter, Taylor Nellis
Digital waiver
CWSAA is excited to be partnering with 1Risk on the digital waiver for the upcoming 2018-19 season.
Here's the link for the digital waiver:
The digital form is best filled out on a hand held device. If using a PC to fill out the form, the web browser must be either Chrome or Fire Fox. Not adaptable with Internet Explorer.
The digital waiver format is a different format from the past paper form. In the past, information filled out on the first page of the form was for the intended passholder.
With the digital form, it's assuming you are of legal age or the parent/guardian signing on behalf of the minor.
The first part of the form is where the legal age athlete or parent/guardian must initial that they have read the following:
(The signee can either use their finger to initial or the mouse cursor if using a PC. Can not type in their initials.)
- Information on Competitor Pass Program & Alpine Responsibility Code
- Assumption of Risks
- Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims
- Ski Area Operator Day Pass Exclusion of Liability
Once all of 4 green boxes have been initialed, a blue box will appear to initial. Then the app takes the signee to the 'my info' area. Again, this area is intended for the person filling out the form and of legal age. The legal age is 19 years of age except for athletes residing in Albert which is 18 years of age.
Once the parent/guardian enters in their information into the 'my info', they need to select 'I am parent/guardian (not participating) signing for minors'. Then they need to select 'my minors' and enter in the minor's information.
Photo Uploader App
To ease the gathering of photos, CWSAA has a photo uploader app on our website.
Here's the link to the photo uploader: https://cwsaa.org/competitor-pass-upload/
by Keven Dubinsky | May 15, 2018 | Member News
All Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance and Sport Accident Insurance Policy (SAIP) purchased during the 2017/2018 season will expire on June 30th 2018. As of July 1st all insurance must be renewed for anyone participating in summer programs.
To make this transition easier BC Alpine closed the 2017-18 season's registration on May 1st and has started accepting early registrations for the 2018-19 season. Clubs running summer programs must have their registrations for both coaches and participants completed before the summer programs get underway.
FIS registrants:
If you would like to make the base list #1 you need to be registered with BC Alpine via your club no later than June 25th, 2018. Registrations will of course be accepted after this time, however list #2 will likely not be published until mid-August. This means any requests to race during the summer (southern hemisphere events) would require immediate points activation at an additional cost if you are not in before the list #1 deadline.
At the time of publishing this, not all of the required FIS paperwork forms have been made available to us, so please check this link for the paperwork where they will be uploaded when they become available: https://bcalpine.com/files/Registration_Files/FIS_Registration/
Important: The "2018-2019 Medical Evaluation Document.pdf" form is already available and does require a visit to a doctor to complete, so you can print that form and book your appointment to have it completed.
Important note regarding costs and paperwork:
Although we anticipate no changes to registration prices for the upcoming season we have not received confirmation of prices yet from Alpine Canada for either registrations or SAIP. If a member registers, and their category price increases after they have registered, they will be given the opportunity to remove their registration without penalty.
