Member News & Features Archive
URGENT – Member Summit, AGM & Goldie Awards Banquet – Sign Up Now
IMPORTANT - PLEASE RSVP HERE - thank you! 2017 BC Alpine Member Summit and Annual General Meeting (agenda details to follow) When: Day 1: Saturday, September 30, 2017 - buffet lunch served at 11:30 am, meeting from 12:00 noon to approximately 5:00 pm...
Letter to BC Alpine members from Anders Hestdalen, our new General Manager
Dear Ski Family, It is with great excitement that I am entering the position as new General Manager for BC Alpine. I believe this sport offers a unique community, and I am humbled to be going into this role where I, together with the ski family, can strive to grow and...
Please join us in welcoming Anders Hestdalen, General Manager of BC Alpine
On behalf of BC Alpine’s board of directors I am pleased to announce that Anders Hestdalen has been appointed General Manager of the BC Alpine Ski Association. Anders comes to our organization with a strong knowledge of sports and management. He possesses...
Letter from retiring BC Alpine CEO Bruce Goldsmid – Officially Gone Fishing!
After 37 years at BC Alpine I will be leaving my position at the end of August. It has been an honour and a privilege to enjoy a career in the sport I love. Over the years I have been amazed by the passion of our coaches, athletes and volunteers. Sport depends on...
SAVE THE DATE – BC Alpine Annual General Meeting September 30, 2017
2017 BC Alpine Member Summit and Annual General Meeting (agenda details to follow) When: Day 1: Saturday, September 30, 2017 - buffet lunch served at 11:30 am, meeting from 12:00 noon to approximately 5:00 pm ...
BC Alpine introduces 2017 BC Ski Team Summer Training Group Athletes
Left to Right: Morgan Pridy (men's coach),Nick Cooper (head coach), Konstantin Petkovic, Alexander Valentin, Myles Kowalczyk, Kyle Alexander, Max Kirshenblatt; Cameron Alexander, Soleil Patterson, Nicole Mah, Kristina Natalenko, Ella Renzoni, Francis MacDonald,...
Team traveling out of country for summer training? Important information
There have been a few changes to the process for requesting Certificates of CGL Insurance for teams traveling outside of Canada. Venues generally require a Certificate of Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance for your team when you are traveling to...
Goldie Retirement Bash rocks Dusty’s; he didn’t see THIS coming after 37 years!
Apparently Bruce Goldsmid has a lot of friends after 37 years running the BC Alpine Ski Association. Almost 300 partiers (cowboys and cowgirls) from across Canada showed up to celebrate a remarkable career and a legendary character! Is it any surprise that every guest...
2018 Season Registration opens June 10 – Insurance begins July 1, 2017
To start, I would like to recognize that the 2017 season saw the highest registration numbers BC Alpine has on record, with a total of 5,552 members active with us! Good job to all the clubs out there!! For the 2018 season, BC Alpine will be rolling over...
All Area Passes: Submission deadlines and process for 2017/18
What are the costs and deadlines? Athlete passes will cost $ 567.00. Coaches passes will cost $ 1134.00. Members must be registered with BC Alpine in the appropriate category by Aug 14, 2017. Clubs need to submit the list of athletes and coaches applying via the new...
Whistler’s Morgan Pridy accepts Men’s Head Coach Position with BC Ski Team
We at BC Alpine are excited and pleased to announce the addition of Morgan Pridy to the BC Ski Team coaching staff for the upcoming season. As a former member of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club and Canadian Alpine Ski Team, Pridy's ski racing IQ...
Thanks to everyone who entered the 2017 Video Contest; we have our winners!
Just so much talent is on display in the video submissions we received. It was a tough decision for our panel of judges, but a winner has emerged! We hope you will take the time to watch the top three videos linked here and...
Insurance period ends June 30, 2018 registration season opens June 10
June 30th is the final date that CGL and SAIP insurance purchased during the 2016-2017 season is valid. As of July 1st, all insurance including CGL and SAIP expire and need to be renewed for anyone participating in summer programs. In order to make this...
Athlete Awards and Bursaries are on the table – Nominate before 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...
2017 BC Alpine Goldie Awards – Deadline to submit nominations is 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...
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U14’s compete at Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup International Festival
Sofia Lehmann of Argentina takes first place in the Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup U14 LADIES Slalom. Photo by Shea MacNeil - www.coastphoto.com Noa Szollos of Hungary takes second place in the Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup U14 LADIES Slalom. Photo by Scott...
Canada dominates first Team Event; Switzerland goes home with the Whistler Cup
ALL RESULTS AVAILABLE HERE OFFICIAL EVENT PHOTOS from Coast Mountain Photography CANADIANS HIT THE POIDUM FIVE TIMES AT WHISTLER CUP (READ ALPINE CANADA NEWS) Calgary, Alta. (April 17, 2017) – The 25th Mackenzie Investments Whistler Cup was hosted this...