Alpine Canada Audi 2019 Canadian Ski Racing Awards – voting is now open!

by Kathy Stahr | Mar 26, 2019 | Member News

CANADIAN SKI RACING AWARDS

Cast your vote for your favourite Canadian ski racer and show your support for Canada’s fastest alpine, para-alpine and ski cross athletes!  All Canadian athletes competing in at least one FIS World Cup race are eligible for the athlete awards. 

The following award categories are recognized by ACA – COMPLETE GUIDE HERE:

• Audi Athlete of the Year – Alpine: (male and female)
• Audi Athlete of the Year – Para–Alpine: (male and female)
• Audi Athlete of the Year – Ski Cross: (male and female)
• Coach of the Year High Performance & Club
• Volunteer of the Year
• Club of the Year
• Helly Hansen Resort of the Year
• Builder Award
• Minogue Award of Excellence

Your vote will be an important factor in the determination of the Audi Athlete of the Year. Check out the nominees and VOTE HERE

U16/U19 Overall PRS Champions awarded at 3rd & final Teck Open event, Apex

by Kathy Stahr | Mar 25, 2019 | Member News

Congratulations to the 2019 PRS Overall Champions

PHOTO CREDIT: Graham Ross 

PHOTO CREDIT: Graham Ross 

 PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Jaron

PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Jaron

COMPLETE RESULTS FROM THE FINAL ROUND OF TECK OPEN RACING HERE

AMAZING PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT HERE

COMPLETE U16 2019 PRS

COMPLETE U19 2019 PRS

Prince George Ski Club hosts 4-day Teck U14 Provincials at Purden Mountain

by Kathy Stahr | Mar 20, 2019 | Member News

The North Zone was thrilled to welcome 160+ athletes and their families from across the province to the U14 Provincials hosted by Purden Mountain and the Prince George Ski Club. Nineteen clubs from the four zones were represented in the 3-day race event held March 15th-17th.

After a great day of training on Thursday, things kicked into a higher gear on Friday with the slalom competitiom. 80 Men and 86 Women skied the Pipe run under sunny skies. 

Saturday was GS racing, followed by an athlete banquet, awards presentation and many prize giveaways. Teams for the dual slalom event (created from Friday's slalom results) were also announced at the banquet. Racers and coaches from the various clubs across the province had a chance to meet and find out which former or present BC/Canada ski team member they would be representing with their team. 

Sunday's Team Dual Slalom was great fun for the 32 mixed gender, mixed club teams of 5-6 skiers. Smiles and sunshine prevailed as racers skied the red and blue course at least once each, with some teams advancing through the ladder and making up to 10 trips down the course. 

All in all, it was a great weekend of racing with many happy athletes, coaches, and organizers!

The Prince George Ski Club would like to thank and acknowledge all 107 amazing volunteers, Purden Ski Village, and the many race sponsors, especially … Teck, Telus, Tourism Prince George, Royal Bank, Royal Lepage, Westcana Electric and Central Builders.

Volunteer and sponsor support helped to make the 2019 U14 Provincials a fun, safe and memorable event for all! 

COMPLETE RESULTS HERE

~  Report submitted by Karen Brulotte, PGSC Race Administrator

Whitewater Ski Team’s Nancy Greene Festival a fun & fitting season wrap-up

by Kathy Stahr | Mar 18, 2019 | Member News

March 18, 2019 – Whitewater Ski Team Nancy Greene Season Comes to a Close

A cold Sunday morning gave way to a brilliant sunny afternoon, as the Whitewater Ski Team celebrated the end of another season with their much-heralded Nancy Greene Festival. Teams from Red Mountain, Phoenix, and Salmo traveled to Nelson to compete one last time for 2019.

The format is recognizable in some ways, with slalom and GS races taking place on the Silver King side of the mountain. However, in true Whitewater fashion, the team brought its own original take to the slopes on Sunday with a series of off-kilter, fun competitions for the Nancy Greene Ski League athletes. The Long Jump, Speed trap, and Ski-Cross events were all big hits for the racers, as were the hot dogs and refreshments served outside the base lodge.

Head Coach Dylan Henderson took to the podium to deliver his end of season remarks, thanking Whitewater’s new head of Nancy Greene program Chris Swetland for a fantastic year.

A select group of young athletes also got their first taste of individual times and podium glory, perched proudly atop the snow blocks to receive their hardware.

It was another season of progressive coaching, athlete development, and good sportsmanship for the Whitewater Ski Team—an organization that continues to find new ways to improve and move forward. Here’s to 2020!

~ Report submitted by Graham Tracey

~ Beautiful pictures courtesy of Lesley Chisholm 

BC Alpine encourages all members to review the Alpine Responsibility Code!

by Kathy Stahr | Mar 17, 2019 | Member News

SNOWSPORTS CLUB RISK MANAGEMENT MANUAL

Canadian Alpine Responsibility Code(s)
The Canadian Alpine Responsibility Code governs all users of ski area/resort facilities. This includes all members of the CSA. This code is endorsed and used by Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA); Ontario Ski Resorts Association (OSRA); and Atlantic Ski Areas Association (ASAA). Ski Areas in Quebec (ASSQ) have government of Quebec legislation that basically embraces the same principles. The Code functions as “Rules of the Road” and must be followed. CSA members must review the following code with their members and we encourage you to post the code prominently in club facilities. 

Ski Club Responsibilities
CSA member clubs (750+) and their members are, for the most part, guests of the ski area/resort. All CSA members are required to follow the rules and regulations of the Alpine Responsibility Code, as well as any added rules; regulations; and/or policies set by the host ski area/resort governing the clubs’ access and use of facilities.

Ski Club Risk Management
All member clubs are strongly encouraged to review the CSA Snowsports Association Risk Management Manual [October 2018] and in particular, to review Chapter 5 – Ski Area/Resort Relationships. http://canadiansnowsports.com/e/about/insurance.htm

Western Canada Ski Cross Finals Hosted by Big White Ski Club, March 8 – 10

by Kathy Stahr | Mar 15, 2019 | Member News

PHOTOS: Women's and Men's Overall Points Winners

The Finals for the Western Canada Ski Cross Series were held on the TELUS Park ski cross course at Big White on the weekend of March 8th to 10th. This was the last stop in a series of races across western Canada for athletes U12 and older. The TELUS Park ski cross track consists of natural and artificial features such as banked turns, doubles, rollers, wootangs and aztecs. What truly sets ski cross apart from other skiing disciplines is the fact that there are four skiers competing in the track at the same time. This exciting sport made it’s Olympic debut at the Winter Games in Vancouver in 2010. Approximately 100 young athletes from BC, Alberta and Washington State, including the host team racers from the Big White Ski Club, raced on the exceptional track. Course training took place on Friday and competition happened on Saturday and Sunday, offering some thrilling entertainment for spectators! Ned Ireland from the Canadian Ski Cross Team was on hand to present the awards.

MORE PODIUM SHOTS HERE
SPECTACULAR RACE PHOTOS HERE (thanks Mike Bannon!!)
COMPLETE RESULTS HERE

~ Report submitted by Todd Cashin