Member News & Features Archive
Recap of our 2018 Member Summit – Dr. Reid’s presentations are now online
BC Alpine staff, coaches, club executives and members gathered in Kelowna for 3 days of learning, collaboration and information sharing; we are ready for a new season! “This year’s AGM and Member Summit in Kelowna broke the all-time record for attendance,...
2018 Goldie Award winners celebrated in Kelowna at BC Alpine Annual Meeting
Hugh MacNaught congratulates Bruce Goldsmid, surprised recipient of the 2018 Long Term President's Award (PHOTO - Keven Dubinsky) On Saturday, September 29, 2018, in conjunction with its Annual General Meeting & Member Summit in Kelowna, BC Alpine recognized...
Tickets available for Peak to Peak Dinner & Auction in support of BC Ski Racing
13th Annual Peak to Peak Dinner & Auction in Support of Ski Racing in BC – still a few tickets and tables available! Leading Canadian Alpine and Ski Cross racers will gather in Vancouver prior to the 2018-2019 season to take part in the 13th Annual Peak...
BC Team Chile ski camp – get coach Morgan Pridy’s take on how it’s going!
Pridy & Blog 2.0 Picture this. Six young athletes arrive in the southern hemisphere; gear piled high on tiny luggage carts. The air outside the doors of SCL is fresher than that on the plane, but they are still met with the warm smogginess that is Santiago’s...
Did you forget something before hitting the slopes? Respect In Sport online!
Why your Team should implement Respect in Sport for Leaders and Parents Our sport culture is evolving and must continue to do so. BC Alpine has a mandate to offer the best and safest environment to all members, volunteers and competitors. We must be athlete-centred...
AGM/Member Summit, Kelowna, Sept 29-30; see Agenda and sign up online!
Dear Members, Preparations for the 2018 BC Alpine Member Summit and Annual General Meeting are underway! When: Day 1: Saturday, September 29th, 2018 - buffet lunch served at 11:30 am, meeting from 12:00 noon to approximately 5:00 pm ...
Congratulations to Swan, Grandi, Kucera – 2018 Ski Hall of Fame inductees!
Nelson’s Bob Swan inducted into Canadian Ski Hall of Fame - story in the Nelson Star More about Bobby Swan 2018 Inductees Ceremony SAVE The Date! The Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and Museum will welcome its new inductees since 2010 at a ceremony in Banff,...
Canada West All Area Passes Application Form for the 2019 Season
The following list of members (by club) have been approved for a CWSAA All Areas Pass for the 2018-19 season. These members need to complete the online waiver and upload their pass photo no later than Sept 7th. Links to the waiver and photo uploader are...
BC Alpine thanks Rio Tinto; searches for new Nancy Greene Ski League partner
Olympic medals and countless skiers for life, wow, thanks Rio Tinto! For 23 years Rio Tinto was a major sponsor of the Nancy Greene Ski League (NGSL), and according to Gareth Manderson, general manager, Rio Tinto BC Works, “It’s a long-standing sponsorship...
BC Ski Team Summer Training Group Update from Coach Morgan Pridy
BC Ski Team Summer Training Group ladies hiking at Garibaldi Provincial Park (l to r) Morgan Pridy, Nicole Mah, Ella Renzoni, Frances MacDonald July was a big month for the whole crew. We tried our best to expose the athletes to a wide variety of challenges on...
BC Alpine seeks qualified candidate to fill open Kootenay Zone Chair position
August 1, 2018 APPLICATION FOR BC ALPINE KOOTENAY ZONE CHAIR BC Alpine (BCA) is seeking qualified candidates to fill a pending vacancy for Zone Chair of the Kootenay Zone. The successful applicant will represent the zone on its Board of...
Serwa hosts annual Golf Tournament/Fundraiser in support of young athletes
KSER SCHOLARSHIP FUND - GOLF TOURNAMENT AND FUNDRAISER - August 24th in Kelowna The KSER Scholarship Fund offers a helping hand by supporting Grade 12 student-athletes graduating in Kelowna, BC on their pursuit of excellence in athletics and academics. All funds...
Tansley (Grouse), Ireland (Big White) nominated to Canada Ski Cross D Team
Calgary, Alta. (June 28, 2018) – Alpine Canada is pleased to announce D Team Canada Ski Cross team nominations. Athletes will primarily represent Canada on the Nor-Am Cup circuit, Europa Cup circuit and at the FIS Freestyle World Junior Championships, however...
2018 Goldies – DEADLINE for AWARD NOMINATIONS extended to July 31st!
1. Club Development of the Year Criteria This BC Alpine ski club has illustrated growth and significant improvement or leadership during the current season Award Trophy presented to one club per year Application/Nomination Submit via BC Alpine Website...
BC Alpine announces 2018 BC Ski Team Summer Training Group athletes
BC Alpine is pleased to announce the 2018 BC Ski Team Summer Training Group. The 6-person squad consists of 5 returning BCST members and new invitee Marcus Athans from the Apex Ski Club. After recently completing 18 successful days skiing on the Whistler T-Bars, the...
BC Alpine pledges to align with Phase 1 of Responsible Coaching Movement
RESPONSIBLE COACHING MOVEMENT Creating a Safer Sport Environment with the Rule of Two Author: Michel Hachey, Coaching Association of Canada Wednesday, June 13, 2018 – 09:00 Creating a healthy and safe sport environment, both on and off the field of play,...
All Area Passes: Submission deadlines and process for 2018/19
What are the costs and deadlines? Athlete passes will cost $ 582.75. Coaches passes will cost $ 1,165.50. Members must be registered with BC Alpine in the appropriate category by Aug 15, 2018. Clubs need to submit the list of athletes and coaches...
Anders Hestdalen speaks to POWERING PODIUMS audience; June 25, Fortius
Powering Podiums is an educational series led by Canadian Sport Institute focused on topics related to high performance programming. On Monday June 25th Anders Hestdalen, BC Alpine GM, will present The International Perspective on Athlete Development.