Member News & Features Archive
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: See the best of the best at Whistler Nor-Am Finals
The Whistler Mountain Ski Club will be hosting the 2022-23 NorAm Finals in a few short weeks! We need all hands on deck to provide the best race series possible! We will be hosting the top racers from North America, and some will be racing for World Cup spots for next...
TECK RECAP: Coast U14s push through fickle weather at Grouse GS/SL
Hosted by Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club, the Coast Zone Teck Series race took place at Grouse Mountain Resort on February 10 and 11, 2023, with 43 women and 77 men signed up to compete in giant slalom and slalom race events. (PHOTO above by Jirka Vanourek, Blue Rabbit...
Community Service Recovery Fund: Grant opportunity for BC Alpine Clubs
Application deadline is February 21, 2023! The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support Community Service Organizations as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for COVID-19 pandemic recovery. Now...
TECK RECAP: Whistler’s Hannah Jensen & Kingsley Parkhill claim historic Teck Enquist titles
The historic Teck Enquist Slalom was back at Mount Seymour this past weekend featuring a two-run slalom races each day, with the top male and female finishers over the two days earning the coveted Enquist Slalom trophies, awarded since 1953.
TECK RECAP: Smithers club showcases superb track; overcome weather snags in epic races
The Smithers Ski and Snowboard Club knows how to party. And they know how to host great ski races. The second and final North Zone Teck Series race of the season took place at Hudson Bay Mountain Resort last weekend.
Spectacular skills and thrills on display at Whistler NGSL & Janyk Cup
The Whistler Mountain Ski Club was happy to welcome back U10-U14 athletes for two incredible race days at the Sporting Life Nancy Greene Ski League (NGSL) Skills Event, and as well for U12s at the 4th annual Janyk Cup.
SPORTING LIFE Recap: Kimberley crew challenges young Kootenay skiers’ skill and speed at festival series
After a two-year hiatus, the Nancy Greene Festival hosted by Kimberley Alpine Team was reborn and took place February 11-12 at Kimberley Alpine Resort.
SPORTING LIFE NGSL: Reece Howden wows youngsters at Sasquatch Cup
When the Sasquatch Mountain Ski Club hosted the 2023 Sasquatch Cup last weekend, a special guest joined in on the fun, signing autographs and mingling with the young skiers. Two 1-run kombi races per gender were on Saturday's U12 schedule at Sasquatch Mountain Resort,...
SPORTING LIFE NGSL: Revelstoke dual slalom a big hit
The Sporting Life Okanagan North Nancy Greene Ski League Dual Slalom ski race was a huge success on February 5, 2023, at Revelstoke Mountain Resort.
“I like our chances” – Team BC coaches confident heading into PEI Canada Winter Games
Seventeen deserving and lucky skiers from BC will be “surrounded by ocean, beauty and spirit” as the Canada Winter Games descends upon the beautiful Prince Edward Island in late February. 3,600 athletes, managers and coaches from 20 sports will embark on the largest multi-sport event in the country.
TECK RECAP – Jam-packed Alpine/SX schedule at Fernie event
It an action-packed series to say the least, as Fernie Alpine Ski Team (FAST) hosted the Teck Kootenay Zone GS, slalom and ski cross races for U12, U14 and U16 athletes. In total, 22 events with over 200 athletes from Whitewater Ski Team, Golden Kicking Horse Alpine...
TECK RECAP – Sun Peaks hosts Canada Games qualifier
The stakes were high as the Sun Peaks Alpine Club hosted the U16 Teck Open Round 1 on January 25–29th, with Team BC selections for the upcoming 2023 Canada Winter Games in PEI on the line. A huge thank you to all of the volunteers from across the province who helped...
Alpine Women in Sport – “Performance vs Participation”
In this second webinar of our Safety in Sport series, Ryan Jazic will share his thoughts on “Performance vs Participation”. Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club U16 Head Coach Ryan Jazic (Jazzy) has 30 years of coaching experience throughout all stages of development, having...
Sandy Holliday wins Sport BC 2022 Presidents’ Award
"Sport BC recognizes the importance of volunteers in sport. The significant role volunteers play in the sport sector is celebrated through Sport BC’s Presidents’ Awards. The Presidents’ Awards presented by 'Sports With Balls' are given to volunteers from Sport BC...
TECK RECAP: Youngsters learn valuable speed skills at Silver Star
The Vernon Ski Club and Silver Star Mountain Resort welcomed over 90 athletes from the Okanagan Zone for a 3-day speed camp on January 27-29.
Heming Sola caps off a big week for BC ski racing stars
Former BC Alpine skiers, now competing for Canada on the World Cup tour, put forward world-leading performances of late.
TECK RACE RECAP: Mt. Washington delivers spectacular race series
When Mount Washington Alpine Resort and the Mount Washington Ski Club welcomed 120 athletes from Coast Zone clubs – including Whistler Mountain Ski Club, Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club, Cypress Ski Club, Mt. Seymour Ski Club and Sasquatch Ski Club – they did so under...
TECK RACE RECAP: Creative WVSC hosts 5 races in 3 days
The Windermere Valley Ski Club & Panorama Mountain Resort welcomed over 130 athletes from 8 clubs to Panorama Mountain last weekend for the first race of the season for the Kootenay Zone U14/U16 SL and GS race series. The ROC managed to deliver 5 races in 3 days,...