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Teck U16 Coast Zone races kick off the season with a “memorable experience”

Teck U16 Coast Zone races kick off the season with a “memorable experience”

Ski racers from across the Coast Zone were treated with clear and sunny skies (minus 5C) in Whistler last weekend for the season-opening U16 zones race.

Hosted by the Whistler Mountain Ski Club, the volunteers, coaches and athletes were challenged and tasked with snow removal and track preparations after some fresh snow fell on the Dave Murray National Training Centre on Ptarmigan in the days leading up to the races. By race day – a two run combined GS race – they had the track cleared with a combination of firm snow pack and a mix of snow types.

CLICK TO VIEW EVENT PHOTOS (by Blue Rabbit Photo)

According to the race organizers, the athletes trained hard and had excellent focus on race day and that the coaches and volunteers worked well together to make this race “a memorable experience.”

Maggie Cormack, of the WMSC, had the fastest time in both runs to claim the gold medal, ahead of teammates Thea Han and Maia Harriman, who rounded out the podium. Grouse-Tyee’s Eric Krastev had a scorching second run to move from seventh into the top position, ahead of Ziggy Suchy and Pash Tehrani, both of the WMSC.

See the full race results below

A big thank you to the Whistler Mountain Ski Club and the Race Organizing Committee (ROC): Chief of Race Martin Suchy (with assistance from Carol Anne Parkhill), Chief of Course Josh Douglas, Chief of Timing Henry Voss, Race Admin Gwen Margetson, Chief of Volunteers Jenn Heyries and TD Colin Pitt Taylor.

[All photos by Jirka Vanourek, Blue Rabbit Photo]


Mike Delich and Bob Parsons appointed to the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame!

Mike Delich and Bob Parsons appointed to the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame!

Two legends of Canadian ski racing from British Columbia were recently appointed to the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame. 

Robert “Bob” Parsons was a prominent figure in the Canadian Alpine ski racing community. He started the C class racing program at Mount Seymour in the late 1960s and earned his credentials as an International Technical Delegate (TD) for the International Ski Federation (FIS). Parsons was the Assistant Chief of Course for the 1972 World Cup at Grouse Mountain. He went on to be Chief of Course for the 1975 World Cup and all National races held in Whistler from 1970 to 1978.

Mike Delich is an entrepreneur with a long and distinguished career in the ski industry. He founded the Red Mountain Talent Squad, a ski program that provided a foundation for many young athletes who became Canadian and World Cup champions, including Olympic gold medalist Kerrin Lee-Gartner. Delich also established structured coaching programs at Fernie and a vibrant Nancy Greene League, always involving parents in various volunteer roles.

Women in Ski Racing: “Level-Up” female coach initiative returns!

Women in Ski Racing: “Level-Up” female coach initiative returns!

Alpine Canada, in partnership with Mackenzie Investments, announced the second year of the ‘Mackenzie Women in Ski Racing Coaching Level Up’ program, which provides female coaches the opportunity to receive financial support to improve their coaching skills.

Last season saw 26 female coaches from seven provinces (ON, QC, NS, NB, AB, BC, SK) and Mackenzie Investments commitment of $10,000 in bursaries this season will continue to support and grow women in ski racing. 

Officials Update: In Person and Online this Saturday!

Officials Update: In Person and Online this Saturday!

Sign-up for the BC Alpine 2024/25 Season Officials Update is now available online. This event is open to all interested individuals; however, please note that in-person attendance is limited. We encourage you to register as soon as possible if you plan to attend.

To secure your attendance credit on your officials transcript, please sign up through the calendar using your ACA Officials Profile. Additionally, to assist us in event planning, kindly complete the pre-event attendee form.

An official agenda has been published and can be accessed here. In summary, the event will take place from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM and will include updates on rules for the season, case studies from previous seasons, and an overview of this year’s race calendar in British Columbia.

If there is sufficient interest indicated in the Pre-Event Questionnaire (found on the calendar), we will also hold a pre-event race timing session in person, starting at 10:30 AM. Please ensure you fill out the questionnaire if you are interested in participating in this session.

Agenda Available! Member Summit & AGM Sun Peaks

Agenda Available! Member Summit & AGM Sun Peaks

We hope you will join us in Sun Peaks, October 25-27th, for the always popular annual Member Summit, Coach Meetings and AGM! Again this year we will gather at the beautiful Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Conference Center. All BC Alpine members are invited and it’s free to attend (excluding transportation and accommodation).

Schedule of Events:

  • Friday, October 25 (PM only) – Coaches Meeting (Day 1)
  • Saturday, October 26 (AM only) – Coaches Meeting (Day 2)
  • Saturday, October 26 (PM only) – Member Summit (Day 1)
  • Saturday, October 26 (Evening) – Goldie Awards and Banquet (click to see last year’s highlights)
  • Sunday, October 27 (AM/early afternoon) – AGM and Member Summit (Day 2)

What to Expect from the Meetings

The themes for the 2024 meetings are focussed on Club Support, in these categories:

1. Education

Pierre Ruel, from Alpine Canada, will be in attendance to walk us through the new Snowstars App and the Coach Education Strategic Plan. John Newton and Johnny Crichton will update on Coach Education plans in BC this season.

2. Mountain Relations

How can you strengthen relations with your ski resort management team? As we all know, this is critical to the success of our operations and events. We will hear from the Sun Peaks Resort Management team on some of their thoughts from the resort perspective.

3. Resources

The support mechanism’s that BC Alpine have in place now (that you may not know about!) and plans in the near future for club support: From Safe Sport guidelines to club governance to recruitment and retention strategies. Open discussion, bring your ideas!


Hotel Room Pricing & Booking Details

Please reserve your hotel accommodations as soon as possible to receive the best rates! If you prefer to call and speak to a reservations team member directly, please call 250-578-6080 between 9 am-7 pm daily. Booking code is GELBCAS24. Info on the hotel accommodations, amenities, dining and other options can be viewed and downloaded here.


“The annual Summit is our best opportunity to meet before the season begins to discuss, learn, collaborate, be inspired and celebrate our community and achievements. We are looking forward to meeting everyone at Sun Peaks to kick off another awesome ski season. See you there!”

Anders Hestdalen, BC Alpine CEO

Please contact Kathy Stahr at kathys@bcalpine.com with any allergy or dietary restrictions.

We’re voting for Sport – for health, connection, and community!

We’re voting for Sport – for health, connection, and community!

The election is right around the corner, and we need to make sport a platform priority for each and every candidate.

There are numerous health, social, and economic benefits attributed to sport. It can be a generator of social capital, supporting societal goals such as child and youth development, crime prevention, economic development, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion. Sport has so much to offer – yet, much of its tremendous potential remains untapped.

We’re asking you to use your voice to talk to people in your community – candidates, neighbours and your friends about the important role sport plays in your life. We want to know that the parties and candidates who will form the next provincial government share our commitment to sport, and that they understand how inclusive and accessible sport creates healthy communities.

We’re not just here for the game—we’re here for community, health, wellness, and social inclusion.

We are inviting you to join this campaign. Be a sport champion and use our activist toolkit, which includes social posts, letters and additional resources. To access the toolkit, click here.

Please raise your voice for sport!