This is to notify our membership that BC Alpine is increasing its Program Fees for the 2022/2023 season. For the first time in 10 years we have made an adjustment for inflation, and following Alpine Canada’s lead, we will implement an annual inflationary fee increase of 1.5 to 2%. This increase will take effect on June 15, 2022.
The new fees and distribution breakdown can be found here: https://bcalpine.com/programFees/
Smithers Ski & Snowboard Club hosted three thrilling days at the North Zone Finals, April 15 to 17, on Hudson Bay Mountain Resort. Yukon, Prince George Ski Team, Lightning Creek Ski Club, and Smithers Ski & Snowboard Club were in attendance, with 95 athletes ranging from ages 9 to 66.
The weather was stunning, with clear cool skies, making for impeccable track surface conditions and each day went off without a hitch. Volunteers put on an incredible GS and slalom, and then wrapped up with a inter-club/age Team Dual in head to head team format.
To top it off, the zone families came together after over two years with 165 in attendance at the year-end banquet, with awards, zone trophies, and the much anticipated team skits. There were smiles, cheers, and celebrations all weekend!
~ Story and photos submitted by Cormac Hikisch
Join renowned strength and conditioning coach, Jamie McCartney, as he presents the importance of dryland for various age levels and how coaches can prepare, plan and execute a successful dryland program! This webinar will provide education credit towards coach licensing.
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Jamie McCartney (CSCS, ChPC) is currently the Physical Performance Lead & Technical Push Coach for Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton and the owner of Titan Performance Inc. He is the former Strength and Conditioning and technical coach with Alpine Canada Alpin, U.S.A Paralympic Alpine, Calgary Roughnecks Lacrosse, Rugby Canada, and other individual national-level athletes. Jamie has worked within the Canadian Sport Institute for 6.5 years, primarily servicing the sports science and coaching needs of Alpine Canada, Water Polo Canada and various other team and athlete projects. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Psychology.
After a thorough and detailed process of who would be crowned Mackenzie Investments “Top Peak” ski community in the country, Kimberley came out on top, tied with Adanac Ski Hill, near Sudbury, Ontario.
Each will receive $50,000 to invest in local community projects. Rounding out the top five was Sommet Saint- Sauveur (Que.), Fernie Alpine Resort (BC) and Mont Blanc (Que.) placed third, fourth and fifth respectively.
“We’re thrilled at the spirit all the teams displayed as they came together this year to not just compete, but to also celebrate the sport they love and support their local communities,” said Barry McInerney, President and CEO, Mackenzie Investments. “In a race that was truly too close to call, the judging panel felt that both Team Adanac and Team Kimberley were deserving co-winners for their exceptional efforts and enthusiasm.”
Former Olympian and World Cup winner Manuel Osborne-Paradis – a BCST alumna – was part of the judging process.
“I was honoured to have been part of the judging panel and I’d like to thank all of the teams for their enthusiasm, dedication and engagement,” said Mr. Osborne-Paradis. “It was a tremendous sophomore year for Top Peak, and we look forward to many more exciting seasons!”
Top Peak is a national competition that seeks to identify one special ski community that exemplifies the Top Peak mantra: “Be Invested. On and Off the Hill.” This year’s program, which featured 68 teams from across the country, offered a hybrid model of live programming in an effort to rally Canadian ski communities for a chance to win $50,000 to put towards a local, community initiative – not to mention bragging rights for winning the coveted Mackenzie Top Peak “Crown”.
Mr. McInerney noted that Adanac Ski Hill and Kimberley Alpine Resort faced a variety of challenges they had to overcome this ski season, including the ongoing impact of the pandemic and, in the case of Kimberley, a fire that destroyed their main chair lift.
Both winners plan to put their prize earnings toward facility and equipment upgrades that will benefit their local ski communities. Team Adanac is earmarking their funds to help in the construction of a multipurpose ski shack to house equipment, facilitate races and act as a supplemental area for athletes. Team Kimberley will be helping expand access to future ski programs and upgrade their club’s training equipment.
Please visit: www.mackenzietoppeak.ca for more.
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Criteria: Awarded to two BC athletes based on the following:
Award: $750.00
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
Criteria: Awarded to two individuals based on:
Award: $1,000.00 per athlete
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/
Criteria
About the Award: The Ski Canada Bursary is available for not-for-profit ski organizations and groups across Canada.
Award: $1,000 awarded to one athlete OR $500 each to 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
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
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/
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/
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/
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
Criteria
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.
Criteria
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.
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: