All Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance and Sport Accident Insurance Policy (SAIP) purchased during the 2024/2025 season will expire as of July 1st 2025. 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 2025 season as of June 15, 2025. Clubs running summer programs must have their registrations for both coaches and participants completed before the summer programs get underway.
Increased Membership Fees – BC Alpine
For the 2025/26 season, BC Alpine has increased its membership fees by 2.5%. Alpine Canada have also increased their membership fees by an average of 2.5%. FIS registration fees have remained the same.
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/
There are so many volunteers, partners and supporters who are the true “engine” of ski racing in B.C. Now it is time to recognize some of the events, clubs, resorts and volunteers who went above and beyond in the 2024-25 ski season. PLEASE nominate before May 31, 2025!
1. Club Development of the Year
Criteria: This BC Alpine ski club has illustrated growth and significant improvement or leadership during the current season
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.
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:
It is that time of year – award season! This is a great opportunity for us all to recognize the extraordinary talent and work ethic of the ski racers across the province. See below for detail on the Athlete Award categories for 2025.
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
*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
Considered some of the “best training imaginable”, BC Alpine in partnership with Sun Peaks Resort is hosting this exclusive training opportunity – the mountain will be closed to the public – from April 17th to the 27th, 2025. Conditions are expected to be optimal for training and this opportunity will give clubs and racers a big jump on next season.
“Our goal is to again bring athletes and coaches from around our province, as well as other provinces, together for a variety of training opportunities for a low cost. This will give BC racers more time on-snow in their home province. Our last Mega Camp was a great success and we aim to grow the opportunity to make great off- season training available to as many athletes as we can.”
– Johnny Crichton, BC Alpine Vice President
BC Alpine will centrally manage the Sun Peaks “Training Centre” in terms of tickets and lane space. We will help to create different environments for all the teams and clubs that want to take advantage of this great training. Teams must come with their club coach and the price for lift ticket and lane space is $100 per day. Details on meal plan and accommodation options can be found in the links below.
BENEFITS
11 days of exclusive-access ski race training (weather/snow dependent)
Mountain closed to public – access for racers only. Cycle on Elevation Lift only
5 different trails with different terrain to work on ski technique and tactics – trails include OSV, Bluff, Cariboo, Lower Chute, and 5 Mile
On snow exposure to the BC Ski Team athletes and coaches
Q&A with BC Ski Team athletes and coaches
Legend Coaches (TBD) will be in attendance
FIS races (2GS/2SL) on April 24 – 27; OSV booked out for this race; start fee for these races will be $20.00 (lift and lane fee still required – $100 per day).
ELIGIBILITY
All athletes U12 and older (cap at 250 athletes per day)
DATES
April 17 to 27, 2025 (11 possible days on snow)
LOCATION
Sun Peaks Resort, BC
COST
$100 per day per athlete/coach (includes lane, lift and grooming)
Sport BC is proud to be partnering with members of the Regional Sport Alliance to deliver FREE sport philanthropy workshops for people working or volunteering in amateur sport. Please use the links below to register for the one of the two upcoming Vancouver sessions: April 30th or May 22nd.
