Member News & Features Archive

Pridy and Blog II – Episode 2 Here we are, regaining some semblance of sanity in Finkenberg after escaping the time warp of indoor training. I’m writing you from venue number two of our trip, Hintertux glacier in Austria, but before we talk about here,...

Alpine Athletic Champion U16 Challenge - Sunday, November 4th at Handsworth Secondary School in North Vancouver Alpine skiing has always been a physically demanding sport. With changing equipment the physical challenges have increased over the last few years....

If you plan to be part of a Race Organizing Committee this season we hope you will join us at the 2018 Officials Update. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Here's what you can expect: to learn rule changes and technical updates from the recent FIS TD Update presented by BC...

We couldn't be happier with the response we've had from all over the province to our Girls Fast Forward Camp! REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. If you have already paid and/or completed the online questionnaire you will be contacted by one of the coaches. ...

On "International Day of the Girl" BC Alpine is excited to introduce "Girls Fast Forward"...our newest initiative to engage and support female athletes and coaches. This is an amazing opportunity to benefit from quality training and coaching, and...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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    ...

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,...

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...

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 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...

    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...

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...

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...