Member News & Features Archive
FIS BC Cup GS and Slalom competition continues at Whistler and Grouse
Congratulations to BC Ski Team's Kristina Natalenko and Asher Jordan who are leading in the BC Cup Points race after this series. http://bcalpine.com/files/Coaching_Files/BC_Cup/ Asher Jordan - photo by Chris Naas FLASH QUOTES: Francis MacDonald after the GS...
Whistler plays host to men’s and women’s FIS BC Cup Super-G racing
Rank Bib Ladies' Super-G RESULTS Total Time 1 10 ALEXANDER Kiara 2001 1:19.22 2 12 MACDONALD Frances 1999 1:19.67 3 4 NATALENKO...
Whistler Cup 2018 – looking for compelling athlete stories leading up to the event
Do you know an athlete with an interesting story to tell who is hoping to shine at the 2018 Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Vancouver media (newspaper, radio and TV) are looking to feature a few Whistler Cup...
Western Canada Ski Cross Series; final contest comes to Big White, March 2 to 4
Hanna Schulze (center) and Sage Stefani (left), both of the Red Mountain Racers, took Gold and Silver respectively on day two of racing at the third of four stops on the Western Ski Cross Series at Lake Louise, February 25th. Schulze is 4 for 4 so far this season, and...
Winners Brooke Irish & Thomas Hung bring Tyee Cup back to home club!
(left) Brooke Irish and Thomas Hung; (right) Brooke Irish, Coach Tamara Schaupp and Thomas Hung Check out all the results HERE FLASH QUOTES: Chris Pretty, President of the Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club - “A special shout out to Ania and Lauren in the Race...
JOB POSTING: Alberta Alpine Ski Assoc. seeking President for Canmore office
Please click the link below for all the details about this job posting. http://albertaalpine.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/PRESIDENT-Job-description-for-posting.pdf
BC Games Update: Day 3 Giant Slalom Gold goes to Lafreniere and Vanhooren
Women's 2 run GS 1- Kaïla Lafrenière - Zone 5 2- Sara Stiel - Zone 5 3- Talyn Lorimer - Zone 2 Men's 2 run GS 1- Liam Vanhooren - Zone 1 2- Sam Fuller - Zone 5 3- Oliver Young - Zone 2 Other News: Elli Terwiel, 2014 Sochi Winter Games...
BC Games Update: Day 4 is a wrap and GS Gold for Stiel and Vanhooren
That concludes the 40th edition of the BC Winter Games. Congratulations to all athletes and coaches, and a big thank you to the many volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the alpine ski races the best they could be! Over the last 3 days we have seen some...
Classic Enquist Slalom race on Mt. Seymour inspires athletes and spectators
Congratulations to the 2018 Enquist Slalom Champions Ksenija Kaludjercic and Lukas Forssander! PHOTO CREDIT: Hans Forssander Former Mount Seymour Ski Club member, Lukas Forssander (Whistler Mountain Ski Club) and Ksenija Kaludjercic (Grouse Mountain Tyee), were the...
BC Games Update: Day 2 saw Slalom gold medals for Plavsic and Barnum
The first day of competition at the 2018 BC Winter Games at Sun Peaks was a huge success, as 121 young racers tackled the slalom course for a two-run combined time. Conditions on the hill were perfect and they didn't let the chilly temperatures slow them...
Congratulations to Bruce Holliday of Vernon, Sport BC Presidents’ Award Recipient
News Release from Sport BC - Congratulations to Vernon's Bruce Holliday! VANCOUVER, BC (February 22, 2018) — Sport BC is pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious Presidents’ Awards!. The Awards ceremony will take place in Vancouver on...
BC Games Update: Day 1 is all about just being there…and the Opening Ceremony
The first day at the BC Winter Games is always exciting! Athletes are rolling in, getting accreditated and beginning their first experience at a major multi-sport event. The 2018 BC Games are extra special because they are happening at the same time as the Olympic...
28 young athletes to represent BC at 2018 U16 National Championships in Ontario
Alpine Ontario and the Southern Ontario Division (SOD) are set to host the 2018 Sport Chek U16 National Championships that will bring nearly 200 of the best 14 and 15 year old female and male athletes from across Canada to compete for the Overall Championship. In...
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Whistler’s FIS BC Cup SG and GS, Feb 27 to Mar 2
PLEASE join the Whistler Mountain Ski Club for some top-notch FIS BC Cup racing, Tuesday, February 27 to Friday, March 2! They need manual timers, gate judges, course workers, slippers, assistant starters and those amazing people who can handle the scoreboard....
BC Winter Games underway Thursday in Sun Peaks; U14’s compete in SL & GS
Some History for you: "Alpine skiing developed from the sport of cross country skiing in the European Alps over 150 years ago. Using a fixed heel binding to descend a mountain slope, alpine ski racers compete against the clock where the fastest time wins. Racing...
Slater, Jordan overall winners at Whistler’s Teck Parsons’ Memorial Super-G
The late Bob Parsons, ski racer, original weasel worker and lover of speed, had a vision that BC ski racers needed to learn how to ski speed in a safe and controlled environment, so loaned his good name and foresight to the creation of what is now known as the...
BC Team Head Coach update from QC; Asher Jordan gold in SL & silver in GS
Photo: Asher Jordan in 2nd overall "It has been good for the men’s group to come out east and experience different hills, snow conditions and competitions. It took some adjusting, but overall it's been great for their skiing," said BCST Head Coach...
Four BC Para-Alpine athletes named to 2018 Canadian Paralympic Team
CALGARY (February 16, 2018) – Twelve para-alpine ski racers will kick out of the start gate for Canada at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, Alpine Canada Alpin announced on Friday. Seven men and five women have been formally nominated for selection...