2023/2024 Season Registration Info

2023/2024 Season Registration Info

All Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance and Sport Accident Insurance Policy (SAIP) purchased during the 2022/2023 season will expire as of July 1st 2023. 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 will be accepting early registrations for the 2024 season as of June 15, 2023. Clubs running summer programs must have their registrations for both coaches and participants completed before the summer programs get underway.

Due to higher than expected inflation in the last year as well as adjustments to our Commercial General Liability Insurance premiums, prices for each program have been increased both by BC Alpine and Alpine Canada for the upcoming season above previously projected values.

Program2023 Season2024 Season
General Member / Coach$ 30$ 31.20
Entry Level$ 97$ 106.08
Recreational Program$ 130$ 145.50
National Competitor Program$ 165$ 181.75
Masters Program$ 138$ 169.27
FIS Card – Alpine (Requires NCP)$ 100$ 100.00
FIS Card – Ski Cross (Requires NCP)$ 100$ 100.00
Additional registration information, including a break down of all fees is available at https://bcalpine.com/programFees/.

You can’t purchase a FIS card or membership directly from BC Alpine.
In order to be a member, you must register through one of our member clubs. A full list of current clubs and their contact information can be found at https://bcalpine.com/contact/

AWARDS: Nominate Club, Event, Resort, Volunteer

AWARDS: Nominate Club, Event, Resort, Volunteer

1. Club Development of the Year

  • Criteria: This BC Alpine ski club has illustrated growth and significant improvement or leadership during the current season
  • Award:Trophy presented to one club per year
  • Application/Nomination: Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/

2. Event of the Year

  • Criteria: Open to all levels, no restrictions. Well organized and fun for racers and volunteers. Exceptional and compelling event for the community.
  • Award: Trophy presented to one club per year for hosting the winning race event
  • Application/Nomination: Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/

3. Mountain Resort of the Year

  • Criteria: This resort showed extraordinary support for the local ski club (its events and members) throughout the current season.
  • Award: Trophy presented to one Mountain Resort per year
  • Application/Nomination: Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/

4. Zone Official / Volunteer

  • Criteria: Dedication and commitment to volunteering at the club or zone level
  • Award: Four (4) trophies awarded – one for each zone: Coast, Kootenay, North & Okanagan
  • Application/Nomination: Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/
  • Selection: BC Alpine Awards Committee makes the final selection for this award

5. Moira Jaatteenmaki Officials’ Award

Criteria:

  • A continued dedication to the Officials’ program and the sport of ski racing by serving as a committed BC Alpine Official over a period of several seasons
  • As a result of his or her contributions, this Official has helped ski racing continue at the highest level in the province, offering participating athletes the best opportunities for advancement in their pursuit of excellence in the sport. 

Application/Nomination: Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/

Award: Trophy awarded to one Official per season

Selection: BC Alpine Officials Committee makes the final selection for this award.

6. Volunteer of the Year

Criteria

  • This individual’s volunteer efforts are exceptional
  • His or her level of commitment contributes to the betterment of the club, zone and province
  • The contributions can be on or off the hill

Award: One trophy awarded per season

Application/Nomination: Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/

Selection: BC Alpine awards committee makes the final selection for this award.

7. Coach Awards

We know there are many outstanding and dedicated coaches who keep the clubs going and the athletes fit and motivated. We will be recognizing them too! A committee of Program Directors and Coaches, along with BC Alpine, will honour coaches in the following categories:

  • Train to Train Coach of the Year
  • U16 Coach of the Year
  • FIS Coach of the Year
  • Head Coach of the Year
  • Team of the Year
  • Hustler of the Year

Nomination Deadline: May 31, 2023

Athlete Bursaries & Awards: Nominate by May 31, 2023

Athlete Bursaries & Awards: Nominate by May 31, 2023

1. Dave Murray Bursary

Award$750.00 (two bursaries)

Criteria: Awarded to two BC athletes based on the following:

  • Financial need.
  • Athletic ability / Sportsmanship / Leadership.
  • Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative.
  • Priority given to U19 level athletes.

About the Award: Founded in 1987 by friends of Dave Murray after a fundraiser

Application/Nomination: Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/

Selection: BC Alpine awards committee makes final selection for this award

2. Bob Parsons’ Memorial Fund Bursary

Award: $1,000.00 per athlete

Criteria: Awarded to two individuals based on:

  • Leadership and dedication to the sport of ski racing
  • Financial need
  • Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative
  • Priority is given to U19 level athletes

About the Award: Bob Parsons was the original weasel worker at the Whistler World Cup.

Application/Nomination: Submit via BC Alpine Website. http://bcalpine.com/awards/

3. Ski Canada Bursary

Award: *$500.00

*Awarded to one athlete OR $250 each to one male and one female athlete

Criteria

  • U16 level athletes only
  • Financial need
  • Potential to rise to the top of ski racing in Canada
  • Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative

About the Award: The Ski Canada Bursary is available for not-for-profit ski organizations and groups across Canada.

Application/Nomination: Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/. Selection BC Alpine awards committee makes final selection for this award

4. Cary Mullen Award

Criteria: This athlete has displayed the most sportsmanlike conduct

Award: Trophy for one male and one female athlete

Application/Nomination: Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/

Selection: BC Alpine awards committee makes final selection for this award


DEADLINE: May 31, 2023

GFF 2023: Plenty of snow, inspiration and great attitudes on display at Sun Peaks

GFF 2023: Plenty of snow, inspiration and great attitudes on display at Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks Resort once again provided the perfect backdrop, plenty of snow, yet great training conditions when it hosted 52 female-identifying athletes from all over B.C., who participated in the high-productive 3-day Girls Fast Forward (GFF) camp.

The skiers all put in a solid effort on hill, according to GFF Head Coach Montana “Monty” Molyneux. The first day, they were put to the test in a GS training session followed by a snowy slalom/powder day, where they inspected new courses with alongside special guest World Cup ski racers. The final on-hill session featured a slalom and panelled dual slalom.

In total, seven GFF lead coaches worked with the four World Cup Canadian ski racers, as well as two coaches from younger age groups, to manage, inspire and instruct the lucky U16 and FIS racers. The overarching goal was to create stronger bonds within the racing community for incoming U16 and FIS aged athletes.

“We worked hard on building a platform on top of the skis and found how to have an athletic position through the turn in all disciplines.”

Coach Monty

Off the hill, the athletes participated in video tech talks by Canadian World Cup ski racers Stef Fleck, Cassidy Gray and Britt Richardson. In addition, the full schedule featured a Mental Training session on empowering thoughts, goal setting and working through adversity, a “hardcore” core session & mobility, and a body scan and balance session. In the evening, they listened to an athlete panel with Canadian team athletes and BC Women’s Training group athletes as well as a coaches panel on the coaching pathway in BC with our Lead GFF coaches.

The GFF camp also had plenty of laughs and fun, including the camp wrap up Improv Skit Night and some camp take aways. “The last day was high energy with many campers and coaches in bright and retro gear!” said Coach Monty.

“Every year I look forward to the GFF camp, and from year to year it is a little different,” said Coach Monty. “This years group was so much fun to coach. They adapted to challenging environments and worked hard. Our athlete-coaches were awesome and our all-female coaching staff made the camp very special. It’s hard to pick just one memory from the camp. The video tech talk with Stef, Cass and Brit was next level. Our “hardcore Core” session was awesome and the improv coach skits were in my top activities. I’m so excited that we have been able to continue to build a community of strong female leaders and that we can have the chance to come together, connect and share.”

Whistler Cup 2023: Team Canada wins Nations Cup

Whistler Cup 2023: Team Canada wins Nations Cup

The Whistler Cup was back this April, after a three-year Covid-shut down hiatus, and Team Canada finished off where it did in 2019 by claiming the prestigious Nations Cup title.

Golden, BC, skier Roxy Coatesworth continued her impressively dominant season by winning both the super-G and giant slalom, keeping just ahead of the world’s elite U16 skiers. Earlier this season, Coatesworth claimed a whopping four gold medals at the Canada Winter Games in PEI and was named as Team BC’s flag-bearer for the closing ceremonies.

“Defending champions Team Canada keep the Cup at home!” said Whistler Cup representatives in a statement posted to social media. “Congratulations to all on a tremendous few days of racing.”

The hundreds of dedicated volunteers and dedicated race organizers were pleased with how the event unfolded. 

“It didn’t take long for all of us on the organizing committee, coaches, and volunteers to be reminded of just how special this event is,” said Mike Janyk, the Executive Director of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club. “When the parade started, the sun was shining, the kids were running around meeting athletes from other nations and the flags were raised high with excitement. Not only were we able to offer a world class ski race with strong international competition, but the off the hill events, doubles and makes this one of the most cherished experiences in a young ski racer’s career.”

This years event saw the best U16 ski racers from seven countries around the world: Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Norway, USA, Chile and Czech Republic. In addition to the U16 Team Canada title, Team USA claimed the U14 Festival Cup.


SAVE THE DATE: Member Summit, Coach Meetings & AGM – October 13-15, 2023

SAVE THE DATE: Member Summit, Coach Meetings & AGM – October 13-15, 2023

We are pleased to announce our plans to again host the BC Alpine Member Summit, Coach Meetings and Annual General Meeting at the beautiful Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Conference Center, October 13 to 15, 2023.

Please save these dates! Everyone is welcome and it’s free to attend (not including transportation and accommodation).

Stay tuned in the coming months for lots more information, agenda details and sign-up instructions, etc.

We look forward to seeing you!