Whistler Mountain hosted the Nancy Greene Skills Event and Janyk Cup, presented by Hincks French Wealth Management at Odlum Brown, last weekend under challenging mid-season conditions.
Morning temperatures ranged from –4°C to –1°C at the Garibaldi Lift Hut and at the top of the course. Saturday brought heavy rain and strong winds, while similar conditions continued on Sunday with added fog. Low visibility persisted throughout the weekend, and a combination of heavy snow, icy patches, and poor visibility led to several safety delays for the U10 slalom and U12 giant slalom on Sunday.
Despite the demanding weather, athletes, coaches, and volunteers embraced the weekend with enthusiasm and team spirit. Saturday’s skills events delivered friendly competition and plenty of smiles, featuring Speed Trap and J-Turn, a combi course, dual slalom, and Start and Skate events for U10s, U12s, and WB’s RDP U14 athletes.
Day two built on that momentum, creating a true race-day experience with a two-run slalom for the U10s and a giant slalom race for the U12s, contested over two combined runs.
Throughout the event, athletes, volunteers, and spectators showed strong support for one another. Whistler Mountain Ski Club athletes performed well, and it was rewarding to see their preparation and hard work reflected on snow.
“It’s great to see the spirit of ski racing alive and well,” said Mike Janyk. “My mom had such a passion for skiing and sport, and so much of her effort was about seeing kids give their best – pushing their limits and smiling while doing it. With a strong team of parent volunteers, that spirit continues. Congratulations to all the participants.”
BC Alpine extends its thanks to the dedicated volunteer team that made the weekend possible. Ryan Duffy served as Chief of Race for the Janyk Cup, with Jamie Finlayson as Chief of Course and Dan Hincks as Chief of Slip. Mark Leng was Start Referee, George Liu Finish Referee, Amie Chu Chief of Timing, Kelsey McDermott Chief of Manual Timing, and Jenny Horlin Chief of Gates. Adam Kendall served as Chief of Race for the Glalom, with Kate Mills Drury as Finish Referee and Jessica Weiss as Chief of Timing. Skills events were supported by Jamie Finlayson as Chief of Combi, Justine Kendall as Chief of Start and Skate, Robin Courcelles as Chief of Speed Trap and J-Turn, David Prchal as Chief of Moguls, and Jenny Horlin as Chief of Dual Slalom.
The Apex Ski Club welcomed young racers on Sunday, hosting a Nancy Greene Ski League event that brought together U6 to U12 athletes from Apex and Big White.
Light snowfall and moderate visibility set the scene on the Okanagan run at Apex Mountain Resort, where conditions held up well for a fun and challenging dual slalom course. With a turn radius sitting between slalom and giant slalom, the course tested skills while keeping the focus on development and enjoyment.
Following the racing, the Apex Ski Club hosted a well-earned post-event barbecue for volunteers and coaches, generously provided by IGS Penticton. The meal was prepared by pro chef Steve Sheridan and capped off a successful day on the hill.
BC Alpine extends its thanks to the volunteers and organizers who made the event possible.
The Dreadnaught crew was at it again last week, delivering a highly successful speed camp and race series at Kimberley Alpine Resort.
See all event images, results and recap video below.
Mostly clear skies, cold temperatures, and a firm race surface created ideal conditions for speed training and competition. Athletes showed impressive development in their speed skills from the start of camp through the final races, particularly among the many first-year participants. The field included a diverse mix of North American and international competitors, adding to the depth and quality of the racing.
The speed camp and race series featured more than 1,000 runs on Kimberley’s legendary race track. The speed camp took place from January 21–23, followed by the FIS Dreadnaught Speed and Night Slalom Series from January 24–30.
Participation continued to grow, with the series recording its largest field across all disciplines—up at least 20 per cent year over year.
BC Alpine extends a sincere thank you to Kimberley Alpine Resort for its continued support of the event, including outstanding grooming and snowmaking.
“This was a truly impressive volunteer group assembled with a deep depth of experience from World Cup speed course crews,” said Gord Reese, Chief of Race for the downhill and super-G events.
Key Volunteers
Chair: Lloyd Steeves & Donna Briggs, Track Manager: Courtney Steeves, Chief of Race (DH & SG): Gord Reese, Chief of Race (Night Slalom): Rob Tupper, Chief of Course: Craig Rusnak, Chief of Timing: Carson Damm
Clear blue skies and frigid temperatures greeted more than 180 racers from across British Columbia at Sun Peaks Resort for Round 1 of the Teck Open race series.
Over four days of racing—two giant slalom (GS) and two slalom (SL) races—athletes took on the OSV race run under ideal conditions. The rock-hard surface was described as “absolutely mint” and required no grooming, holding up exceptionally well from first racer to last to deliver safe and fair competition throughout the field.
“There was some great skiing, learning, and confidence gained each day,” said Jeff Robinson, SPAC Alpine Chair and former national team coach. “There were lots of happy racers, coaches, and parents.”
Photo Gallery (Photos by Maria Davis)
Race Officials
TD: Mark Schwenck Chief of Race: Todd Ring Race Chairman: Wade Rettie Chief of Course: Scott Karpiak Chief of Timing: Kerry Reimer Chief of Gates: Kelly Dye / John Kenney Race Administration: Sara Thomson
BC Alpine extends a sincere thank you to the Race Organizing Committee and the many dedicated volunteers who ensured a smooth and successful event, as well as to Sun Peaks Resort for its continued support of alpine racing.
The Okanagan Zone once again enjoyed outstanding racing conditions at Apex Mountain Resort, where bluebird skies and a rock-hard surface set the stage for another successful BC Winter Games qualifier.
Hosted by the Apex Ski Club, the Teck Okanagan Zone Race delivered fast, challenging racing throughout the weekend. An icy track held up beautifully, rewarding strong technique and precision from start to finish.
U12, U14, and U16 athletes were pushed to their limits on demanding slalom and giant slalom courses. For the first time in several years, racing returned to the Old Mill run rather than Okanagan. With its steep, icy pitch, Old Mill kept racers firmly on edge and put both athlete skill and coaching preparation to the test. One thing was clear: time spent in the tuning room paid off.
Adding to the energy was a lively crowd of parents, families, future racers, and curious mountain guests who lined the course and cheered throughout the event.
A huge thank you goes out to the dedicated officials, volunteers (fuelled by Corn Nuts), racers, and parents whose enthusiasm and hard work made the weekend such a success. Special thanks to Technical Delegate Jim Martin, who made the long trip from Prince George to help ensure the event ran smoothly. None of this would be possible without the outstanding support of the team at Apex Mountain Resort.
Congratulations to all the athletes on a fantastic weekend of racing at Apex.
There’s nothing quite like a firm surface for ski racing – and Panorama delivered exactly that.
The first Kootenay Zone race of the season at Panorama Mountain Resort and hosted by the Windermere Valley Ski Club, welcomed more than 160 ski racers aged 12–16 to frigid temperatures, blue skies, and a rock-hard racing surface.
“It was like a World Cup–injected surface,” said Brianne Leeman, a Windermere Valley Ski Club volunteer. “The conditions were tough, especially for the younger U12 athletes, but with sunshine every day and consistent surfaces, it was very fair racing for everyone.”
The U12 athletes tackled an impressive 12 timed runs over three days, including four slalom (SL), four giant slalom (GS), and four kombi runs. U14 and U16 racers competed in three SL and two GS races, with four timed runs on Friday and Saturday, followed by two more on the final day.
By the end of the weekend, nearly 2,000 timed runs had been completed over three days—an incredible accomplishment made possible by a highly dedicated race crew and volunteer team. The U14 races also served as a BC Winter Games qualifier, making the consistent and fair conditions even more critical.
BC Alpine extends its thanks to the race organizers and volunteers who made the event possible: Race Chair Joanne Bragg, Chief of Timing James Ritchie, Chiefs of Race Craig Rusnak and Gary Foster, Race Administrator Judy Dickson, and Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Christie.
