This event is always a highlight of the year, bringing our entire community together to learn, prepare for the upcoming season, connect with colleagues and friends, celebrate achievements, and recognize the incredible people who make ski clubs across the province so successful.
This year’s program is packed with inspiring sessions and industry-leading speakers. Declan Norris, Director of Athlete Health & Performance for Alpine Canada, will discuss how to support and develop young athletes on their journey to becoming successful skiers. Tom Berekoff will offer insights into building stronger clubs through philanthropy, while Julie Morris of MyHR will discuss effective strategies for attracting and retaining great coaches. We are also pleased to welcome Kyle Alexander, former WMSC and BCST athlete and current CAST Men’s World Cup Team member, who will share his experiences and perspectives from competing at the highest level.
We will also present the results of our Economic Impact Study, highlighting the significant value ski racing brings to the ski industry and communities across British Columbia. The weekend will culminate with our annual banquet, where we will celebrate the accomplishments of our athletes, coaches, and volunteers.
All BC Alpine members are welcome and attendance is free (not including your transportation and accommodation). Please register below.
The Sun Peaks Grand Hotel is pleased to offer a special group rate for attendees. Please click the button below to book as soon as possible, the hotel fills up quickly!
Following the approval of BC Alpine’s new bylaws at the Special General Meeting on July 28, 2026, nominations are now open for election to the BC Alpine Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on Oct. 4, 2026.
BC Alpine is seeking qualified candidates who can contribute to a skilled, diverse and effective Board. Experience in one or more of the following areas is particularly valuable:
Board leadership and sport governance
Finance, legal or human resources
Sponsorship and technology
Coaching, ski racing or officiating
Para sport
BC Alpine also encourages nominations that support a Board reflecting a diversity of ages, genders, backgrounds and perspectives, including greater representation from First Nations and Asian communities and those with experience in para sport.
Individuals may nominate themselves or another person. Every nomination must include the nominee’s written consent, provided by signed or electronic signature.
Nominations must be submitted to BC Alpine by midnight Pacific Time on Sept. 13, 2026, 21 days before the AGM.
Please submit nominations and written consent to Anders at Andersh@bcalpine.com.
BC Alpine is now accepting nominations for the 2026 BC Alpine Ski Racing Awards, celebrating the outstanding athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, clubs and resorts that make ski racing in British Columbia thrive.
This year marks an exciting new chapter as BC Alpine aligns its awards program with Alpine Canada’s new Awards of Excellence framework, creating a stronger connection between provincial recognition and the national stage.
A New Chapter for Ski Racing Recognition
Under the new framework, recipients of select BC Alpine awards will become the official provincial nominees for the Alpine Canada Awards of Excellence. National award recipients will be selected by an independent National Award Selection Committee and announced in September.
The new process provides an exciting opportunity to showcase the exceptional people and organizations that make BC one of Canada’s leading ski racing provinces.
Submit a Nomination
BC Alpine’s annual awards program recognizes outstanding performance, leadership and contributions to alpine ski racing across the province.
We encourage clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers, athletes and members of the ski racing community to submit nominations and help recognize those who have made a lasting impact during the past season.
Key Dates
Nomination deadline: Aug. 1, 2026
BC Alpine award recipients announced: Aug. 20, 2026
Alpine Canada award recipients announced: September 2026
BC Alpine award recipients will be recognized during the BC Alpine Membership Summit, taking place Oct. 2-4th.
For a complete list of award categories, nomination criteria and submission information, visit the BC Alpine Awards page.
BC Alpine Ski Association has announced an upcoming Special General Meeting (SGM) to be held virtually on Tuesday, July 28th at 6:00 PM PST.
The purpose of the meeting is to approve new bylaws prior to our AGM on October 4th, 2026. The proposed bylaws have been reviewed with consideration of feedback from our town hall meeting held May 27th 2026.
Advance registration is required. Registration details have been distributed directly to all member clubs. A link to the virtual meeting will be shared with participants following registration.
In preparation for the SGM, members are encouraged to review the documents included in the meeting package.
The 2026/27 season registration will begin with BC Alpine on Monday, June 15. Online registration by the club through the BC Alpine’s registration database and SAIP insurance selection is all that is require to get on the FIS list however athlete will not be start eligible until such time that their paperwork is accepted by BC Alpine.
SAIP Changes
The SAIP (Sport Accident Insurance Program) is the same as last year with options listed at https://bcalpine.com/programFees/#_saip. Please remember that all FIS registered athletes must have a SAIP insurance selected in order to registered on the FIS database. Information about the SAIP coverage and claims process are posted in the BC Alpine SAIP Information folder.
FIS Paperwork
We are continuing using the feature on BC Alpine’s Members Site to manage all FIS paperwork. This can be found and uploaded via the BC Alpine Members page at https://bcalpine.com/memberUpdate/. FIS members need to get their yearly medical completed, so please be sure to book with your doctor soon if you have not already done so. Note: A link to this page is sent to registered members provided that their email address is valid. Thank you to all of the members who I’ve seen already getting their forms uploaded!
Out of Country FIS Racers
ACA will continue supporting Out of Country / International FIS Athletes this season. They charge a service fee of $153.75 in order to process these out of country athletes. This applies to Canadian FIS licensed athletes who are participating in an international program outside of Canada and electing to start in FIS competitions as well as Canadian FIS Licensed Masters athletes who are participating in an international FIS race outside of Canada. This fee allows ACA to appropriately service CAN FIS licensed athletes participating in programs and/or Masters races outside of Canada, additional time and resources are required to ensure that their program(s) can be supported in the manner to which is expected. Contact KevenD@bcalpine.com via email to verify you are correctly listed if you believe this applies to you. This fee is included in the “SAIP Exclusion” option found in the SAIP Insurance selection when clubs register FIS racers.
CWSAA All Areas Pass – Important Deadline: August 6th
Alpine and Ski Cross athletes in FIS programs born between 2007 and 2011 are on the qualification for this season. Deadline for selection is August 6th* so any athlete or FIS traveling coach wanting to qualify for an All Areas Pass must be registered with BC Alpine and then the club registrar needs to submit those requesting passes via the “All Area Passes” registration form found in the BC Alpine Club Admin Login by that date. * Note: CWSAA published deadline is Aug 7th, but BC Alpine needs one day to complete all application data and submit.
Cost of the pass this season is $845.25 for athletes and $1690.50 for coaches.
In order to qualify all applicants must both be registered as well as complete the appropriate CWSAA Waiver found on the link below. Failure to do either of these steps by the deadline may result in ineligibility.
As participation in FIS racing reaches record levels across B.C. and athlete performances continue to raise the bar, BC Alpine is launching a new High Performance Project designed to support the province’s top BC Cup athletes and strengthen the pathway to the BC Ski Team.
The initiative will provide additional training, racing and development opportunities for the top eight men and top eight women in the BC Cup standings and represents another step forward in BC Alpine’s commitment to developing world-class athletes and supporting excellence at every stage of the performance pathway.
This program is driven by unprecedented growth in club and zone FIS programs, exceptional coaching across the province, and a deepening pool of talented athletes,” said Johnny Crichton, VP Athletics.
Building the Next Generation of BC Ski Team Athletes
The High Performance Project has been created to support the next tier of high-performance athletes in B.C. and provide a clearer pathway to provincial and national team success.
Athletes selected for the program will have opportunities to train alongside BC Ski Team coaches, gain a deeper understanding of the expectations and standards required at the provincial team level, and build stronger connections within the high-performance environment.
The initiative will also strengthen collaboration between BC Ski Team coaches and club coaches across the province, helping create a more integrated athlete development system and ensuring athletes receive consistent support as they progress through the pathway.
Program Structure
The High Performance Project will include:
The top eight BC Cup men and top eight BC Cup women.
Athlete selection based on BC Cup rankings:
Fall programs will be based on the previous season’s rankings.
Spring programs will be based on the final BC Cup standings from the current season.
A fall training camp.
One BC Ski Team-supported BC Cup race series during the season.
A spring training camp.
Financial support from BC Alpine to help reduce athlete costs.
The project will be organized by BC Alpine and led by BC Ski Team Head Coach Morgan Pridy.
Upcoming Opportunities
Fall 2026 Training Camp – Panorama: The first camp will take place at Panorama in Fall 2026. Invitations and additional details will be distributed in late summer.
Winter 2026-27 BC Cup Event: Athletes in the program will come together at a designated BC Cup race during the winter season. Further information will be released in Fall 2026.
Spring 2027 Training Camp – Sun Peaks Mega Camp: The program will conclude with participation in the Sun Peaks Mega Camp in Spring 2027. Additional details will be shared in early Spring 2027.
Looking Ahead
British Columbia continues to experience remarkable growth at the FIS level, with participation numbers at an all-time high and athletes delivering increasingly strong performances on the provincial and national stage.
As the competitive landscape continues to evolve, BC Alpine is adapting its approach to provide additional support for the province’s highest-performing athletes. By creating more opportunities for training, mentorship and integration with the BC Ski Team, the organization aims to help more athletes successfully progress through the pathway, reach the national team level and ultimately compete on the world stage.
Any specific questions on the program can be directed to Johnny Crichton, BC Alpine VP @ johnnyc@bcalpine.com
