Member News & Features Archive
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,...
TECK RACE RECAP: Apex battles weather and deliver quality races
TECK OKANAGAN ZONE SL - Hosted by Apex Ski Club and Apex Mountain Resort On January 14th and 15th, the Apex Ski Club hosted the Teck Okanagan Zone Race for U12-U16. This year’s race weekend will certainly be one to remember! Despite significant technical and...
TECK RACE RECAP: Lightning Creek and Troll races a big success
Lightning Creek Ski Club held the first race of the 2022/2023 North Zone Season at Troll Resort on January 14 and 15. These dates were a bit earlier than we usually endeavour to hold a race, but with a tight season calendar we knew we had to make it work. And we did!...
TECK RACE RECAP: Perfect conditions at Whistler U16 opener
U16 TECK COAST ZONE GS & SL - hosted by Whistler Mountain Ski Club Photo of coaches above courtesy of Adrienne Bouris Whistler Mountain Ski Club was happy to welcome back athletes for Teck’s first U16 Coast Zone race of the season. After a soggy week the weather...
Alpine Women in Sport – Webinar with Johnny Crichton
The Alpine Women in Sport is about to kick off another 3-part Webinar Series. We are very excited to start our Series with Johnny Crichton, Vice President, BC Alpine. “A Little Bit of Everything, Coaching-Wise”Monday January 16th @ 5pmThese Webinars are all eligible...
Safe Sport: Do you understand the process?
If the answer to the headline question is no, this article is intended to shed some light on BC Alpine’s Safe Sport process and support. Background: BC Alpine follows Alpine Canada’s Safe Sport guidelines which are committed to providing environments that ensure that...
“Caring and talented” ski coach remembered
The BC Alpine community was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of long time ski coach Floyd Gniewotta in mid December.
BC Alpine launches e-store in support of athletes & programs
BC Alpine launched bcalpine.store, an e-commerce shopify website where users can directly support BC Alpine athletes and programs.
Activate your Sporting Life Rewards Card for great deals
If you are a BC Alpine member, by now you should have received your Sporting Life Rewards Card in the mail from BC Alpine and Sporting Life. Use this card to gear up for the season in the latest and greatest outerwear, apparel, equipment, and more from now until...
BC Ski Team “eager to put all their hard work to the test”
The top skiers in the province are ready to roll and hungry for ski racing. Racing starts this week.
BC Alpine hosting Virtual Race Administrator Meetup
Working together with Phyllis Kennedy to complete a BC version of her "So you want to be a Race Administrator!" handbook, Keven is inviting any and all Race Administrators for events across British Columbia to join them for an overview of the new handbook. They hope...
Conflict Management & Effective Communication Workshop
"Now What Facilitation" is offering a free workshop to BC Alpine clubs on how to manage conflict, and how to communicate efficiently and effectively. Thank you to viaSport for sponsoring this workshop! We have reached out to our Club Executives and Program Directors...