by BCAadmin | Jun 10, 2021 | Member News
BC Alpine’s Girls Fast Forward Program is excited to announce the updated High Performance camp schedule for the summer and fall of 2021. In accordance with the Provincial Health Order guidelines, we have been preparing for opportunities to work together in person and travel provincially.
“BC Alpine is working hard to address the gender inequity within our sport, especially at the high-performance level. The Girls Fast Forward High Performance 2021/2022 programming is one step we are taking to close the gender gap and re-establish a pathway to our Provincial teams for our female athlete membership at the FIS level. Visibility is important and athlete’s must be able to see what they can be! We understand that calendars and planning dates can be challenging at this time, and that is why we are providing 2 dryland opportunities, one in June and one in August, to allow flexibility among student-athletes. Athletes that participate in 1 or 2 camps will be considered for future training opportunities. We are excited for this group to come together with the BC Ski Team coaches, to work hard, learn a lot and see the future possibilities for themselves in the sport.”
The primary goal of this new Girls Fast Forward High Performance initiative is to help female club athletes achieve BC Ski Team criteria. These camps will be subsidized and supported by BC’s top coaches. BC Alpine will not be able to provide actual costs until we have firm athlete numbers.
The GFF High Performance dryland camps will work to introduce athletes to the pathway to the BC Ski Team and the level of hard work and commitment required to get there! This will include building upon the athlete’s efforts, passion, and development level throughout each camp. Ideally, all athletes attend Dryland camp #1 and #2.
These dryland camps will provide assessment opportunities for both the athlete and BC Ski Team staff to highlight a “BC Alpine Training Group” for the 2021-2022 GFF HP On-Snow camps (#3 and #4).
Girls Fast Forward High Performance Plan 2021
(NOTE: We understand that some of these dates may be challenging. This is why we are providing two dryland camp opportunities. Ideally, athletes will attend both Camp #1 and Camp #2, but if it is not possible, there are still opportunities for athletes that can only attend one of these dryland camps. Athletes will still be considered if they are only able to attend 1 of the GFF HP dryland camps.)
GFF HP Camp 1: Dryland Camp
- Goal: build a culture, introduce athletes to BC Ski Team level of dryland training
- Target group: any female athlete moving into or currently in FIS for the 2021/2022 season (2005 & older)
- Location: Sun Peaks, BC
- Date: June 22-25, 2021
- If interested in this camp, please send an email to Johnny Crichton at johnnyc@bcalpine.com and we will get back to you with pricing and registration details
GFF HP Camp 2: Dryland Camp
- Target group: any female athlete moving into or currently in FIS for the 2021/2022 season (2005 & older)
- Location: TBD
- Date: August 9-12, 2021
GFF HP Camp 3: On Snow Camp
- Target group: The top performing girls from the first two camps
- Location: Europe
- Date: Early October
GFF HP Camp 4: On snow Camp
- Target Group: The top performing girls from the first three camps
- Location: Canada
- Date: November (TBD)
**All Camps will follow the Provincial Health Order guidelines and may be subject to change**
by Keven Dubinsky | Jun 9, 2021 | Member News
The 2022 registration season began on June 1st.
All Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance and Sport Accident Insurance Policy (SAIP) purchased during the 2020/2021 season will expire as of July 1st, 2021. Because of this all members participating in training or other club activities after June of this year must be renewed for the 2022 season to be covered by the CGL or SAIP insurances.
Although we have not yet received final category costs from Alpine Canada Alpin, we have been told to expect no changes to any category or insurance cost from the 2021 season.
FIS Registrants:
If you would like to make the publication date for list #1 you must be registered with BC Alpine via your club no later than end of day June 27, 2021.
Registrations will of course be accepted after this time however list #2 will not be published until mid-August. This means any requests to race during the summer (southern hemisphere events) where the racer would like to have their points available would require immediate points activation at an additional cost if you are not in before the list #1 deadline.
Current year FIS documents are available to download via: https://bcalpine.com/files/Registration_Files/FIS_Registration/
Please remember that the FIS Medical Evaluation requires a physical exam so make sure your athletes book an appointment with their medical professional to get this document completed!
Another important deadline: Canada West Ski Area Association has set an August 11th deadline to be registered in FIS to be eligible for a CWSAA All Areas Pass card.
Have any questions or concerns regarding registration or insurance?
Please contact Keven Dubinsky at our offices directly via kevend@bcalpine.com or 604-678-3074.
by Kathy Stahr | Oct 7, 2020 | Member News
Due to current gathering restrictions, the Sun Peaks Racers’ 9th Annual Oktoberfest has been moved to an online format for this year! Raffle Tickets, 50-50 Tickets, Buy-It-Now Items and Silent Auction Items are all up for bid starting today! Oktoberfest is their major fundraiser of the year helping to keep the club operating with low program costs. 100% of ticket sales and donations made go to support the Sun Peaks Alpine Club and youth alpine sports. We encourage all BC Alpine families to check out the Sun Peaks Racers Oktoberfest Online Auction. Raffle tickets include 4 Grand Prize Draws including 2 Nights Luxury Stay at the Sun Peaks Grand, pair of Rossignol Skis and more! Silent Auction items include a piece of Sun Peaks History, a chance to own your very own Crystal Chair!! Other exciting Auction Items include a coveted custom handmade Clock made from parts off the Crystal Chair, “Day in the Life of a Ski Racer” for 8 Friends with Wade Rettie and Cam Watson, beautiful Artwork, Gift Certificates and more!
To purchase Raffle Tickets and Bid on Auction Items visit: https://app.galabid.com/sunpeaksoktoberfest/widgets
by Kathy Stahr | Sep 22, 2020 | Member News, Uncategorized
For Immediate Release – September 17, 2020 (North Vancouver, BC) – The Grouse Mountain Tyee ski club is honoured to announce the hiring of Ryan Jazic as head coach of the U16 program for the upcoming 2020/21 season. Ryan brings to the role over 25 years of coaching experience throughout all stages of development, working with the National, Provincial and Coast Zone club teams over the years. Growing up in the Whistler and the Sea to Sky area, Ryan ski raced with the Blackcomb ski club and competed for the BC ski team of his day. In his most recent coaching position, Ryan worked six full seasons with the provincial ski team, helping foster the latest generation of BC high performance athletes, including Tyee Alumni Antonia Wearmouth, Kristina Natalenko, Nicole Mah, Francis MacDonald and Sam Mulligan.
“I’m extremely excited for this opportunity to be a part of the Tyee Ski Club. To sum up the last 25 + years of coaching I have seen that you can’t fake the fundamentals if you want success. That’s why I’m really excited to be working at the development level again and really bring an understanding of what it takes to succeed technically/mentally, both on and off the snow. This is a great age to develop these habits while having fun skiing at the same time. As to what drew my eyes to the Tyee program in particular, I’d love to say it is the great hot dogs but that’s just a bonus! While coaching during many FIS series here over the last 7 years I’ve been impressed by the passion that this club has for the sport, and knowing Mike Janyk for such a long time I can see that it is being led in a great direction, and it was something I wanted to be a part of. Can’t wait for the snow to fly!” – Ryan Jazic
With a current team of 25 athletes, Ryan will be leading a strong and fun group of 14- and 15-year olds. “The club’s been building the older age programming over the last few years with a goal of inspiring the athletes to ski through two years of FIS (U18) and onto the Provincial ski team. Everyone comes with different goals, whether it’s high performance aspirations, becoming a coach, or to simply develop their skills to full potential while enjoying time with friends, our programs aim to fulfil them all. Ryan adds a high level of expertise, warm personality, and inclusive coaching style to support these individual and program goals. We’re stoked to have him and excited to see the team continue to grow.” – Mike Janyk, Program Director
Joining Ryan on the Coaching staff as an assistant is Titouan Olanié. Titouan worked with the U12 and U14 programs over the last two seasons and brings a level of continuity and youthful energy to the team. With everything going on in 2020, we are grateful to have a staff that matches the commitment and involvement of this current group of athletes, they deserve it!
Mike Janyk
Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club Program Director
by Kathy Stahr | Sep 22, 2020 | Member News
viaSport and the Province of B.C. are pleased to announce that the Local Sport Relief Fund is now open and accepting applications from eligible organizations until October 16, 2020
The Local Sport Relief Fund has been developed to provide one-time financial relief for non-profit, community level sport organizations, clubs and associations at risk of collapse or insolvency due to the impacts of COVID-19. The fund is supported by the Province of B.C. and administered through viaSport British Columbia.
The goal of the funding is to support local sport organizations that have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. The Province of B.C. recognizes the importance of community-based sport organizations and has allocated this funding to help in their recovery.
Eligible organizations are invited to apply for up to $7,500 to help offset fixed and operating costs. Funding must support administration and operational needs for an eventual return to sport, and new sport programming or initiatives are ineligible.
View the grant guidelines and find out how to apply here. For questions regarding the grant application process or to discuss your application, please email localsportfunding@viaSport.ca
What organizations are eligible?
Applications may be submitted by organizations that are:
- Non-profit local sport organizations
- Non-profit local sport organizations, which exist for the sole purpose of serving underrepresented populations and have well-established sport programming. Underserved populations include Indigenous peoples, girls & women, LGBTQ+, low-income individuals, persons with disabilities, ethnic or religious minorities, and newcomers to Canada or refugees.
All organizations must be located in British Columbia and focus on sport delivery at the local or community level. Organizations must be not-for-profit and have a B.C. registered society or CRA charity number. For-profit organizations and those with a provincial scope of delivery are not eligible, including viaSport’s funded Provincial Sport, Disability Sport, Multi-Sport and Regional Alliance partners.
by Keven Dubinsky | Sep 15, 2020 | Member News
The following list of members (by club) have been approved for a CWSAA All Areas Pass for the 2020-21 season. These members need to complete the online waiver and upload their pass photo as soon as possible. Links to the waiver and photo uploader are found below the list of approved names along with instructions on using the online waiver signing application.
!!! If you feel any names are in errors or are missing, contact Keven Dubinsky immediately !!!
Black Dogs Ski Club:
Lauren Koper, Mike Koper
Fernie Alpine Ski Team:
Dylan Timm, Ewan Carter, Liam Vanhooren, Kaleb Barnum, Brett Christie, Rod Timm, Tyler Werry
Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club:
Katarina Kaludjercic, Mackenzie Themens, Mila Plavsic, Nelson Fretenburg, Alek Hristov, Cole Macdougall, Dylan Stevens, Noel Airoldi, Seungbin Song, Dustin Koepke
Okanagan Ski Team:
Marcus Athans, Ella Mills, Lauren Clancy, Aaron Leaman, Heming Sola, Logan Leach, Oliver Young, Derek Trussler
Prince George Ski Club:
Charlotte Gibson, Melinda Kobasiuk
Red Mountain Racers:
Soleil Patterson
Sasquatch Mtn Ski Club:
Nate Rohwer
Sun Peaks Alpine Club:
Brynn Applegath, Liam Applegath, Euan Currie, Talyn Lorimer, Micah Schwirtlich, Daimion Applegath, Wade Rettie
Vernon Ski Club:
Rane Smith, Gerrit Van Soest
Whistler Mountain Ski Club:
Gemma Bexton, Alyssa Emery, Freya Jumonville, Emeline Bennett, Isabella Cross, Sloane Goldberg, Sara Stiel, Meagan Doiron, Nathan Romanin, Lukas Forssander, Curtis Jepsen, Tait Jordan, Jack Morrow, Hayden Harley, John Nicolls, Matthias Shorter, Adam Usher, Chase Burns, Duncan Ross, Sascha Gilbert, Callum Clarke, Kosuke Akita, Ryuji Gaman, Holly Clarke, Sam Fuller, Richard Jagger, Conrad Pridy, Gigi Kranjc
Windermere Valley Ski Club:
Gavin Donald
STEP 1: Digital Waiver – LINK
CWSAA is excited to be partnering with 1Risk again on the digital waiver for the upcoming 2020-21 season.
Tips on filling out the digital waiver:
The digital form is best filled out on a hand held device. If using a PC to fill out the form, the web browser must be either Chrome or Fire Fox. Not adaptable with Internet Explorer.
With the digital form, it’s assuming you are of legal age or the parent/guardian signing on behalf of the minor.
The first part of the form is where the legal age athlete or parent/guardian must initial that they have read the following:
(The signee can either use their finger to initial or the mouse cursor if using a PC. Can not type in their initials.)
- Information on Competitor Pass Program & Alpine Responsibility Code
- Assumption of Risks
- Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Assumption of Risks Agreement
- Ski Area Operator Day Pass Exclusion of Liability
- Waiver Progress Information: this is where the legal age athlete or parent/guardian enter in their personal information
- at the bottom of the page, please remember to select one of the following options:
- I am an Adult with no minors to sign for
- I am an Adult that will be participating and have Minors to sign for
- I am an Adult Guardian (not participating) signing for minors
- be redirected to fill in information for a minor
STEP 2: Photo Upload – LINK
Please remember that CWSAA requires that you filling your affiliation as “BC Alpine” not your ski club as they categorize the passes by provincial governing body and do not know which one each club belongs to. This will help sort all the photos more efficiently and lead to less delays that may occur if your club name is used.
Reminder – Photos must meet the following guidelines:
- Photos must be in a jpeg format
- Photos must be taken against a plain white or lightly coloured background
- The photo must be taken 5 to 6 feet from the person
- The lighting must be uniform to avoid shadows across the face
- No hats or sunglasses/goggles
- The photos must show a full front view of the face and top of the shoulders squared to the camera
