Member News & Features Archive
Alpine Canada President & CEO issues statement regarding Bertrand Charest
STATEMENT FROM ALPINE CANADA June 4, 2018 - All the victims of Bertrand Charest showed tremendous courage when they came forward to bring him to justice. Now, four of them have decided to do something more, and we commend their determination and commitment in breaking...
BC Alpine’s longtime Sports Science Director Andrew Lambert steps down
It is with mixed emotions that we, the BC Alpine family, bid farewell to our beloved Sports Science expert Andrew Lambert. We are excited about his new opportunities, but we will sure miss the expertise and guidance he has provided for so many years. "I...
Congratulations BC ski club athletes nominated to 2018/19 Canadian ski teams!
Calgary, Alta. (May 15, 2018) – Following up on success over the past quadrennial, Alpine Canada is pleased to announce its nominations for the Canadian Ski Teams for the 2018-19 season. Alpine Canada will continue its pursuit of international podium...
2018/2019 Season Registration Info – A MUST READ FOR FIS MEMBERS
All Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance and Sport Accident Insurance Policy (SAIP) purchased during the 2017/2018 season will expire on June 30th 2018. As of July 1st all insurance must be renewed for anyone participating in summer programs. To...
Multi-sport Olympian Georgia Simmerling retires from ACA & competitive skiing
Calgary, Alta. (May 7, 2018) – She’s gritty, passionate, talented and has made Canadian Olympic history. Georgia Simmerling (West Vancouver, B.C.) is one of the most iconic names in Canadian amateur sport, in both summer and winter events. At 29-years-old,...
Thanks for a great season – a message from BC Alpine GM, Anders Hestdalen
Dear B.C. Alpine Member and Volunteer - thank you for a great, snowy season! On behalf of B.C. Alpine and I, thank you for welcoming me into the ski racing family in B.C. and Canada. It has been great for me to work for B.C. Alpine this winter and I am proud when I...
2018 Goldie Awards – Athlete Awards and Bursaries – Nominate by May 31st!
1. Dave Murray Bursary Criteria Awarded to two BC athletes based on the following: Financial need Athletic ability / Sportsmanship / Leadership Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative Priority given to U19 level athletes Award...
2018 Goldies – Volunteers, Officials, Clubs, Events – nominate before May 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...
Switzerland top nation at Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup; Canada 3rd
Team Switzerland takes 2018 Whistler Cup The 26th Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup hosted this weekend in Whistler, B.C. with over 400 athletes, 150 coaches and 20 countries participating. Canadians had some standout performances landing on the podium four times....
Sarah Brown takes Slalom Gold at Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup
Sarah Brown (Quebec) PHOTO CREDIT: Jon Hair/www.coastphoto.com WHISTLER – Fuelled on confidence Sarah Brown (Mont-Tremblant Ski Club) won the gold medal Saturday in the women’s slalom at the Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup alpine skiing...
Tremblant’s Brown top Canadian, 3rd at Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup GS
📷by AOA coach Louis Florjancic, Georgian Peaks WHISTLER – Sarah Brown of Ottawa, who races for the Mt. Tremblant Ski Club, topped Canadian results Friday with the bronze medal in the women’s giant slalom at the Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup alpine...
U14 Kaila Lafreniere takes Slalom Silver, Blackburn of USA grabs Gold
U14 Ladies Slalom - Jessica Blackburn. 1st place USA PHOTO CREDIT: Jon Hair/Coastphoto.com Ladies' Full RESULTS - U14 Slalom Top 10: 1. Blackburn, Jessica - USA 2. Lafreniere, Kaila -...
Canada’s Profitt wins super-G gold at Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup
John Daniel Profitt - CAN - 1st Men SG PHOTO CREDIT: Jon Hair/Coastphoto.com WHISTLER – John Daniel Profitt of Calgary won the gold medal in the men’s super-G on Thursday to open the Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup alpine skiing competition. ...
Teck Coast Zone Finals not hampered by snow and fog at Mt. Washington
Dylan Stevens (Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club) "The Coast Zone Finals went really well despite some crazy spring weather, said John Trimmer, Mt. Washington Ski Club Program Director. "When I first looked out on Saturday I wouldn’t have believed we would...
Slalom wraps up Panorama Spring Series; Natalenko, Valentin win FIS BC Cup
2018 FIS BC Cup Podium: BCST's Kristina Natalenko 1st; BCST 's Frances MacDonald 2nd; Fernie's Charlize Street 3rd 2018 FIS BC Cup Podium: BCST Sweep - Alexander Valentin 1st; Asher Jordan 2nd; Max Kirshenblatt 3rd LADIES' SLALOM #1 COMPLETE...
Applegath, Blaser double U16 Gold at Teck Okanagan Zone Finals, Revelstoke
"The Zone Finals Race in Revelstoke was a lot of fun. I had some great solid runs in both GS and SL, and was very pleased with winning both of the events. I really enjoyed this event since most racers from our club (U12 - U16) all were there, and it was a great...
Smithers Ski Club and Hudson Bay Mountain host Teck North Zone Finals
The North Zone hosted their 4 day zone finals this past weekend. April 5-8 (SL,GS,Ski Cross,Dual Slalom) In winter conditions the Smithers Ski and Snowboard Club...
MacDonald, Wells, Natalenko on overall GS podium at Pano Spring Series
BC Ski Team's Frances MacDonald on top of GS overall podium! LADIES' GIANT SLALOM 1 COMPLETE RESULTS ank Bib Name Year Run 1 Run 2 Total Time 1 14 MACDONALD Frances 1999 1:03.39 1:01.30 2:04.69 2 5...