by Kathy Stahr | Apr 2, 2018 | Member News
BC Alpine U16 Teck Open GS and Slalom
March 29th – April 1st 2018 at Apex Mountain Ski Resort, hosted by Apex Ski Club
(All action photos courtesy of "Preserved Light Photography, view more great images here: http://preservedlight.com/apex-teck-open-2018)
Thursday and Friday Slalom Winner – Hallie Jenkins from Big White, PHOTO CREDIT: Preserved Light Photography
Thursday and Friday GS Winner – Tate Jordan from Whistler Mountain Ski Club, PHOTO CREDIT: Preserved Light Photography
Four great days of racing up at Apex for the U16 Teck Open Finals. FULL RESULTS HERE
Johnny Crichton (BC Alpine VP) ~ "Hallie Jenkins (Big White Racers) and Tait Jordan (WMSC) are the big winners on top of the box. Jaden Dawson (WMSC) and Heiko Ihns (Red Mountain Racers ) both came in second on the season and in third, it’s Freya Jumonville (WMSC) and Heming Sola (Apex Ski Club)! Years of training, consistency and dedication to the sport are what paid off for these racers. We all know that it takes a community to raise a child, the community of BC ski racing parents, coaches and volunteers have to raise hundreds of them. It takes teamwork to build a team that champions can emerge from. You can all be part of that team. Huge thanks to Teck for all their support!"
1st overall: Hallie Jenkins 2002 Big White Ski Club
2nd overall: Jaden Dawson 2003 Whistler Mountain Ski Club
3rd overall: Freya Jumonville 2002 Whistler Mountain Ski Club
1st overall: Tait Jordan 2002 Whistler Mountain Ski Club
2nd overall: Heiko Ihns 2002 Red Mountain Racers
3rd overall: Heming Sola 2003 Apex Ski Club
Photo: Top 3 Overall U16 Men and Women for 2017/18 Season – U16 PROVINCIAL RANKING HERE
"Super fun" Night Dual Slalom pics from Preserved Light Photography
All action photos courtesy of "Preserved Light Photography, view more great images here: http://preservedlight.com/apex-teck-open-2018
by Kathy Stahr | Mar 30, 2018 | Member News
Please plan to join us at the Coast Capri in Kelowna for the 2018 BC Alpine Member Summit and Annual General Meeting. Everyone is welcome!!
Back by popular demand is the annual Awards Banquet and Social at the Bohemian Cafe on Saturday, September 29th.
Stay tuned for details…
COACHES – Please note there will be no spring coaches meetings this year. Like last year, we will focus on a dynamic and educational fall meeting in conjunction with the September Member Summit, September 27 to 29 in Kelowna at the Coast Capri.
by Kathy Stahr | Mar 29, 2018 | Member News
Thank you to Sport BC for hosting a spectacular awards event at Vancouver's Westin Bayshore last evening! BC Alpine was there to watch with pride as two of our own received coveted awards at Sport BC's 52nd Athlete of the Year Awards Gala.
PHOTO: Marielle Thompson wins Female Senior Athlete of the Year (with BC Alpine GM Anders Hestdalen)
Whistler's Marielle Thompson won in the Female Senior Athlete category, an award that recognizes extrordinary athletic performance. Thompson, one of the most successful ski cross athletes in the world, is an Olympic Gold medalist (Sochi 2014) and was instrumental in Canada Ski Cross reclaiming the coveted Nations Cup in the 2015-16 season and 2016-17 season. In 2012 she became the first Canadian to win an individual ski cross Crystal Globe as the Overall World Cup Champion, a title she successfully reclaimed in 2014 and 2017. She currently has 20 World Cup victories to her name and a total of 31 World Cup podiums. The Whistler, BC native – nicknamed 'Big Air Mar' – finished the 2016-17 season ranked first overall on the World Cup tour, claiming seven World Cup wins.
PHOTOS: left – Sandy Holliday accepts Presidents' Award on behalf of husband Bruce Holliday (with Marielle Thompson); right – Marielle with her parents Rod and Pam Thompson
Vernon's Bruce Holliday was honoured with the 2018 Presidents' Awards for Alpine Skiing. Founded in 1994, the annual Sport BC President's Awards promote and celebrate the spirit of volunteerism by giving member organizations an opportunity to acknowledge and thank an individual who has demonstrated outstanding dedication and commitment to their sport. We couldn't think of a more deserving guy! Bruce was a valuable member of the BC Alpine Board of Directors for 17 years, served as Officials Chair for a number of years, was named Volunteer of the Year by Alpine Canada in 2004 and awarded BC Alpine’s Long Term President’s Award in 2013. He has filled the role of Race Chair and Chief of Race at countless events over the years and continues to give to our sport as a Technical Delegate at ski races around the province. READ MORE HERE
by Kathy Stahr | Mar 27, 2018 | Member News
| Rank |
Bib |
2-Run Men's GS – Top 3 |
Club |
YOB |
Run1 |
Run2 |
Total |
| 1 |
24 |
KOLES, Emmett |
Fernie Alpine Ski Team |
2005 |
43.61 |
45.59 |
1:29.20 |
| 2 |
1 |
ROSS, Duncan |
Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
2004 |
43.48 |
46.15 |
1:29.63 |
| 3 |
9 |
SHORTER, Felix |
Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
2005 |
43.62 |
46.42 |
1:30.04 |
| Rank |
Bib |
2-run Ladies' Slalom – Top 3 |
Club |
YOB |
Run1 |
Run2 |
Total |
| 1 |
5 |
STIEL, Sara |
Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
2004 |
34.39 |
38.81 |
1:13.20 |
| 2 |
14 |
WHELAN, Piper |
Fernie Alpine Ski Team |
2004 |
35.60 |
39.68 |
1:15.28 |
| 3 |
12 |
LAFRENIERE, Kaila |
Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
2004 |
36.63 |
39.58 |
1:16.21 |
| Rank |
Bib |
2-Run Ladies' GS – Top 3 |
Club |
YOB |
Run1 |
Run2 |
Total |
| 1 |
10 |
LAFRENIERE, Kaila |
Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
2004 |
43.96 |
47.66 |
1:31.62 |
| 2 |
12 |
WHELAN, Piper |
Fernie Alpine Ski Team |
2004 |
44.50 |
47.85 |
1:32.35 |
| 3 |
1 |
SLATER, Taylor |
Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club |
2004 |
44.15 |
48.93 |
1:33.08 |
| Rank |
Bib |
2-Run Men's Slalom – Top 3 |
Club |
YOB |
Run1 |
Run2 |
Total |
| 1 |
11 |
BARNUM, Kaleb |
Fernie Alpine Ski Team |
2004 |
37.09 |
38.27 |
1:15.36 |
| 2 |
4 |
STEVENS, Dylan |
Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club |
2004 |
37.28 |
38.17 |
1:15.45 |
| 3 |
14 |
VANHOOREN, Liam |
Fernie Alpine Ski Team |
2004 |
38.09 |
38.39 |
1:16.48 |
COMPLETE RACE RESULTS HERE
PRS FOR 2018 HERE
Congratulations to the top 10 overall U14 BC racers for 2017/18!
U14 Women:
| 1 |
|
Piper |
Whelan |
360 pts |
|
Fernie Alpine Ski Team |
| 1 |
|
Kaila |
Lafreniere |
360 pts |
|
Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
| 3 |
|
Alexa |
Brownlie |
240 pts |
|
Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
| 3 |
|
Erin |
Husken |
240 pts |
|
Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
| 5 |
|
Lily |
Irish |
234 pts |
|
Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club |
| 6 |
|
Kiera |
Swift |
230 pts |
|
Big White Ski Club |
| 7 |
|
Sara |
Stiel |
200 pts |
|
Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
| 7 |
|
Jamie |
Robinson |
200 pts |
|
Vernon Ski Club |
| 9 |
|
Gaia |
Fameli |
193 pts |
|
Cypress Ski Club |
| 10 |
|
Lucy |
Leishman |
183 pts |
|
Whitewater Ski Team |
U14 Men:
| 1 |
|
Dylan |
Stevens |
320 pts |
|
Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club |
| 2 |
|
Kaleb |
Barnum |
315 pts |
|
Fernie Alpine Ski Team |
| 3 |
|
Felix |
Shorter |
285 pts |
|
Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
| 4 |
|
Duncan |
Ross |
278 pts |
|
Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
| 5 |
|
Emmett |
Koles |
254 pts |
|
Fernie Alpine Ski Team |
| 6 |
|
Oliver |
Young |
234 pts |
|
Vernon Ski Club |
| 7 |
|
Liam |
Vanhooren |
222 pts |
|
Fernie Alpine Ski Team |
| 8 |
|
Markus |
Cordy-Simpson |
212 pts |
|
Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club |
| 9 |
|
Sascha |
Gilbert |
192 pts |
|
Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
| 9 |
|
Sam |
Fuller |
192 pts |
|
Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
